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Wireless Charging Product Reviews
Dec 31st
WiPower announed today the launch of a power kit designed for engineers, product developers and researchers to evaluate, design and build wireless power system for a wide variety of applications. It is basically similar to PowerMat and Wildcharge charging mats. The main difference is that Wipower’s product comes with a full license that allows others to use the technology to develope new products. This is the reason for its high price – $4500. Wipower also provides the design documentation in a simple how-to format to make engineers life much easier. Here is what their press release says:
The Mobile Design Kit is based on WiPower’s industry leading technology which transfers power wirelessly without the need for precise alignment between the transmitter and receiver in the x,y direction and within limits in the z direction. Thus, the technology can support “through surface” use-models such as under a desk or the other side of a wall. In addition, the technology naturally supports multiple devices all at a compelling cost point. The Kit consists of a wireless power transmitter which can support applications up to 15 Watts, a wireless power receiver which can be integrated with end product, and documentation in simple how-to format that allows engineers without deep knowledge of electromagnetic principles or power electronics to create their own wireless power products. They simply USE the technology for their product. To facilitate the task of prototyping, product design, or volume manufacturing, WiPower has assembled a qualified partner network which can help the customer if desired. Finally, WiPower provides a royalty-free license for the receiver, access to white-labeled transmitters, and standard terms and conditions to facilitate a very low barrier business model for end customers.
Oct 25th
WiPower, another wireless charging technology developer has come out with an interesting business model. Instead of manufacturing different wireless power products it self, it is actually licensing it’s technology to companies who are interested in developing different wireless charging or wireless power solutions in house. WiPower claims to have developed a better technology than it’s rivals, Powermat and WildCharge (Also known as PureEnergy). The main 2 differences are:
1. WiPower’s charging mat can charge up to 4 devices at once, while the Powermat solution can take up to 4 devices at a time. This is possible due to the fact the WiPower’s charging pad is made out of one magnetic surface enabling to charge a device, no matter where it is located in the pad. However, Powermat charging pad is made out of 3 seperate blocks, so when trying to charge a device, you must first find the exact location of the magnetic surface in order to start charging.
2. Low cost, simple design: Wipower technology is apprentely cheaper to manufacture, thus making the final products cheaper to the end consumer. This might be a turning point as at the moment. Powermat prices are around the $99 for a charging pad + $34 for every adapter.
2009 saw the emerge of 3 different companies trying to make it in the wireless power business, and there are more companies to follow. WiPower’s “white label” solution could me dozens of different companies developing wireless power prodcuts based on Wipower’s technology. This is good news for us a consumers: More competition means cheaper prices, better technology and a great customer service.
Wipower will be attending the CES in LAs Vegas, Nevada on January 7-10