ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today launched a new wireless power technical standards program, the Wireless Power Subcommittee, and encouraged participation in the Subcommittee by interested companies. The Subcommittee has five active working groups covering nomenclature; regulatory compliance; efficiency and standby measurement; highly resonant wireless power transfer; and tightly coupled wireless power transfer.
“CEA offers the industry an ANSI-accredited venue within which to develop technical and interoperability specifications,” said Brian Markwalter, CEA vice president of research and standards. “Standards developed through open industry participation promote competition and innovation critical to meeting consumer demand for ease of use, availability and choice.”
Wireless power technology streamlines the process of charging portable consumer electronics (CE) devices by eliminating the need to physically connect the device and the charger.
“Recent technological advances have made it practical to consider adoption of wireless power technology in portable devices and in the places where devices are used most, including the automobile, the home and office,” said Dr. John Suh of General Motors Advanced Technology, and the chair of CEA’s Wireless Power Subcommittee. “Multiple technological approaches are represented in our committee and working groups, putting added emphasis on interoperability.”
To join CEA’s Wireless Power Subcommittee, or any of its working groups, please contact Megan Hayes at mhayes@CE.org or 703-907-7660.
CEA leads technology manufacturers in fostering CE industry growth by developing industry standards and technical specifications that enable new products to come to market and encourage interoperability with existing devices. CEA maintains an unmatched reputation as a credible and flexible standards making body and has earned ANSI accreditation. Through more than 70 committees, subcommittees and working groups, the CEA Technology and Standards program provides a unique and efficient forum where technical professionals throughout the industry develop a unified technology roadmap and address technical issues critical to CE industry growth. For information about CEA Technology and Standards, visit CE.org/standards, or visit CE.org/Standards/1447.asp to join or start a new standards effort.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $186 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at CE.org and Innovation-Movement.com.
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