TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is demonstrating the next evolution of Qi at Computex 2013, June 4-8, 2013, in Taipei, Taiwan. All new Qi technology and products will be on display, including:
- A sneak peek of PowerbyProxi’s highly resonant technology showing full spatial freedom, simultaneous charging of multiple devices and interoperability with the existing Qi specification
- The first cordless kitchen appliances for sale to consumers
- Integrated Qi wireless charging in cars
- New Qi smartphones, phablet covers and chargers
Demos will be held at booth G436 in Exhibition Hall 3 at the Taipei World Trade Center.
PowerbyProxi joined the WPC in mid-May and is a leading developer and proven supplier of highly resonant wireless power solutions. PowerbyProxi is sharing its expertise and intellectual property to help advance the technical capabilities of the Qi standard and ensure that consumers can enjoy the best charging experience. Based on a prior miniaturized design, PowerbyProxi is revealing this prototype at Computex, showing how quickly it has begun to contribute to the WPC with plans to extend specifications and ensure backward compatibility with the existing Qi ecosystem.
Haier will demonstrate the first cordless kitchen appliances for sale to consumers: a blender and rice cooker with an integrated inductive transmitter. The products are expected to be available for sale in China in the Q3 2013, followed by Europe and the United States beginning in 2014. In March 2013, the WPC established the Kitchen Work Group to develop specifications for cordless kitchen appliances like Haier’s blender and rice cooker.
The new 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited “e-bin lid” will be demoed by PLDS. The Qi-compatible e-bin lid, located in the car’s center console, is simple and convenient to use. To charge, drivers simply place their Qi-compatible device on the lid.
Also to be on display are new Qi-compatible wireless charging covers for the latest smartphones and phablets including the Apple iPhone 5; Samsung Galaxy S4 and Note 2; Sony Xperia Z; and HTC One.
“Qi is available in more products, in more places, and supported by more carriers worldwide; no other wireless charging solution comes close,” said Menno Treffers, Chairman, WPC. “It’s the world leader for fully compatible wireless charging because it’s moving the fastest to bring advanced charging features and experiences to more products in the home, car, kitchen and public charging locations.”
Mobile carriers around the world including AT&T, China Mobile, NTT DoCoMo, O2, Sprint, Telefónica, T-Mobile and Verizon, are contributing to the rapid adoption of Qi by selling tens of millions of phones integrated with Qi wireless charging, including the Sony Xperia Z, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and S3, LG Google Nexus 4, LG Optimus G Pro, Nokia Lumia 920, LG Optimus G Pro, HTC Droid DNA, and the HTC 8X.
Qi charging is a feature in a rapidly expanding ecosystem of over 200 products, including the TDK Life on Record Wireless Charging Speaker Q35, Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset, Panasonic DIGA Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Oregon Scientific Time & Wireless Charging Station+, JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker, and the Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy.
Qi is also making significant inroads in the automotive sector with compatibility announced for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, the Toyota Avalon and Prius, and the SsangYong Chairman.
Qi is backed by more than 140 leading companies of the WPC including: ConvenientPower, Energizer, HTC Corporation, LG Electronics, Motorola Mobility Inc., Nokia Corporation, Panasonic, Koninklijke Philips, PowerbyProxi, Research In Motion, Samsung Electronics, Sony Corporation, Texas Instruments, Toshiba Corporation, and Verizon Wireless.
For more information on Qi and the Wireless Power Consortium, visit: www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com.
About Qi and the Wireless Power Consortium
Established in December 2008, the Wireless Power Consortium’s mission is to establish Qi as the global standard for wirelessly charging electronic products. The more than 140 members of WPC include industry leaders in mobile phones, consumer electronics, batteries, semiconductors, components, wireless power technology and infrastructure such as wireless operators, furniture and automotive parts companies. Qi products are available in the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
