Intel joins Samsung, Qualcomm in Alliance for Wireless Power

Chipmaker Intel announced Wednesday that it has joined Qualcomm and Samsung by signing up for the Alliance for Wireless Power's technology, which uses near-field magnetic resonance to top up batteries in phones, tablets, or laptops.

"Intel believes the A4WP specification, particularly the use of near-field magnetic resonance technology, can provide a compelling consumer experience and enable new usage models that make device charging almost automatic," said Navin Shenoy, vice president, PC client group and general manager, mobile client platform division at Intel, in a statement.

"The A4WP mission includes development of industry specifications for submission to national and international standards development organizations, management of an A4WP Certification program, including consumer-recognizable certification logo, and the coordination with national and international Regulatory agencies regarding WPT policy and compliance," the alliance says.

Intel hopes to develop Wireless Charging Technology (WCT), which would allow users to wirelessly charge smartphones and tablets simply by placing devices close to a laptop. The A4WP group says that it can charge multiple devices at once, without requiring them to be specifically placed or aligned. The charging distance can be up to 45 mm or higher.

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