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This product will work with other Qi products
Have the product tested by an independent test lab that is authorized to certify Qi compliance.
The WPC has added 12 new transmitter designs to the Qi specification since the release of version 1.0
Many more in the pipeline
Including a transmitter using magnetic resonance
Proprietary solutions have a hard time competing with a standard
http://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/
WPC members compete in every part of the supply chain
A new transmitter product does not pass all compliance tests?
But it is interoperable with all current and future Qi receivers?
Add this new transmitter design
to the Qi specification!
The Wireless Power Consortium is increasing power levels from 5 Watt to 120 Watt.
Qi on phone:
"this phone will work with all battery chargers that carry the logo"
The initial draft of the extension to 30 Watt is available for review and comment by the members.
The WPC members compete in every part of the supply chain
Qi on battery charger:
"this charger will work with all power receivers that carry the logo"
Low entry hurdles
Royalty-free patent licenses for low power receivers
The members will not charge royalties for patents that are essential for implementing low power receivers.
Patent licenses on RAND terms for transmitters and other receivers
The members have agreed to license their patents on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions. Although none of the member companies have announced detailed license terms yet, the members agree that RAND terms and conditions will be determined such that they promote adoption of the Qi standard and rapid growth of the market.
(*) This is an informal summary of the intellectual property rules of the consortium. The membership agreement (also called the Consortium Charter) has the details.
Design freedom allows tradeoff between cost, user experience, efficiency, design
CETECOM in Essen, Germany
DLS electronic systems in Wheeling IL, United States
National Technical Systems (NTS) in Culver City CA, United States
SGS Korea in Gunpo City, Korea
TÜV Rheinland in Korea
TÜV Rheinland in Taipei
UL in Japan
Design freedom leads to innovation and product differentiation
Test labs use the Qi specification
Design freedom allows products to target applications with special requirements:
It is not a product specification!
The Qi specifications set the minimum requirements that products must meet to make sure they are interoperable.
Minimize the rules needed to guarantee compatibility of all Qi transmitters and Qi receivers
Maximize design freedom for developers of transmitters and receivers