Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Alliance for Wireless Power and Bluetooth SIG team on smarter charging stations

Alliance for Wireless Power and Bluetooth SIG team on smarter charging stations
Oct 2nd 2013, 14:00, by Jon Fingas

Nokia Lumia 920 on a Fatboy charging pillow
Wireless charging stations aren't currently very bright, but they're about to learn some new tricks. The Alliance for Wireless Power and the Bluetooth SIG are collaborating on an updated A4WP specification that uses Bluetooth Smart to manage wireless charging sessions. Future Bluetooth-equipped stations should optimize power delivery, prioritize charging for multiple devices and launch apps; you could order a meal by setting your phone down at a restaurant table, for instance. Just when we'll see these smart stations isn't certain, though. When the first A4WP-ready products aren't likely to reach the market until next year, it could be a long time before wireless chargers become truly multi-talented.
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Source: Bluetooth SIG
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