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HONG KONG, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced on its website that the 100th Qi-compliant product had been listed on 16th July. This was a milestone in the development of wireless power technology. The 100th product is a Qi transmitter developed by Convenient Power Hong Kong, one of the founding members of the Wireless Power Consortium, and was tested for compliance at TUV Rheinland.
Qi compliance testing was first offered by Philips in the Netherlands. TUV Rheinland later took over this service, becoming the first officially appointed Qi test lab in August 2011. Since the launch of TUV Rheinland Qi testing service, the number of certified Qi products worldwide has more than doubled, from 45 to 109.
In addition to TUV Rheinland's verification of the Qi compliance of products, it also hosted the 23rd WPC member meeting in Taipei. During this meeting the latest test specification, version 1.1, was adopted. This new test specification will improve reliability and ease of use for Qi devices by adopting so-called Foreign Object Detection. This will prevent a charging station from charging a mobile device when a foreign object is present on the charging surface. A foreign object can be anything from a coin to a key, a chewing-gum wrapper, or something similar. It is essential that such objects are detected, both to prevent overheating and damage to equipment and to prevent burns when removing these objects or devices from the pad after charging has been initiated.
The future of the Qi standard is the spread of usage from the current low-powered devices to medium-powered devices such as tablets, notebooks, etc. A design standard for such medium-powered devices is expected to be available sometime in 2013. There will also eventually be a standard that covers such high-powered devices as kitchen appliances, though this is not expected before 2015. Many challenges lie ahead for WPC members, but with their combined force we are sure products made according to the Qi standard will become mainstream in our daily lives and elsewhere.
TUV Rheinland is very proud that they are contributing to this new technology. Notably, TUV Rheinland will be the first to offer testing services according to the latest standard version, starting at the end of September 2012. TUV Rheinland will continue to support the members of the consortium with the service and expertise, to ensure them to enter the market successfully.
About Qi and the Wireless Power Consortium
Qi is the first global technological standard developed by the WPC, with "Qi" as its main identifying logo. It provides a simple, convenient mechanism to regulate the compatibility between charging devices and mobile devices. Qi-certified products are not limited by the design of different manufacturers; they are mutually compatible, with support for various brands. At the same time, Qi products can be utilized in different countries and regions. Qi products are available in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Established on 17th December, 2008, the Wireless Power Consortium's mission is to establish Qi as the global standard for powering rechargeable electronic products. The more than 80 members of WPC include industry leaders in mobile phones, consumer electronics, batteries, and automotive-parts companies.
About TUV Rheinland Greater China
An internationally renowned independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization, TUV Rheinland possesses 140 years of experience, has 500 service locations in 65 countries on 5 continents, employs over 16,000 people worldwide, and provides professional service support to clients around the world. TUV Rheinland employs approximately 3,000 people in the Greater China region, offering testing and certification services such as industrial and renewable energy services, electrical and electronic product testing, telecom testing, fast-moving consumer products testing, ergonomics evaluation, mobility, railway safety, food safety and management system. TUV Rheinland has long been synonymous with rigorous high-quality testing and certification services and for providing a variety of professional assessments from an impartial and independent perspective. We provide local companies with quality services and solutions that comply with safety, quality, and environmental-friendly requirements.
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