Counting the nine wireless charging technologies: watching speakers transform into wireless charging

　　The 2013 CES has come to an end, but the wide variety of new products and technologies that appeared at the exhibition are still shocking. In particular, wireless charging, which has been developed in the past two years, shined brightly at this year's CES. Here we take stock of the nine innovative technologies that changed the wireless charging standards displayed at this year's CES.

　　2013 Toyota Avalon

　　The 2013 Toyota Avalon is the world's first automotive product that supports wireless charging technology for smartphones. The Avalon uses technology from Philips Lite-On Digital Technologies (PLDS) to enable users to wirelessly charge their smartphones in the center console below the audio system.

　　eCoupled two-way wireless charging technology

　　At this year's CES, Fulton Innovation demonstrated its eCoupled device-to-device charging technology, which allows electronic devices to wirelessly charge themselves while also charging other devices wirelessly. However, this technology has not yet been launched on the market. Fulton said its main goal is to implant wireless charging technology on desktops and in grocery stores.

　　iLuv MobiRock Wireless Charging Speaker

　　iLuv, a manufacturer of smart device accessories, has launched the MobiRock speaker, which supports near field communication (NFC) and wireless charging technology. The product can charge smartphones equipped with wireless charging technology while playing streaming audio.

　　Nokia FatBoy Wireless Charging Pillow

　　This wireless charging cushion is available in a variety of colors. Users only need to place their phones on the cushion to charge their smartphones. Although the name of this product has the three characters "Nokia" in front of it, it can be used with any device that supports the Qi wireless charging standard technology.

　　iPhone 5 Wireless Charging Case

　　One of the biggest drawbacks of the iPhone 5 is that it does not support wireless charging. However, a smartphone case that supports wireless charging has already appeared, and iPhone 5 users can use this case to charge from any other device or charging product that supports the wireless charging technology standard. This product may be available soon.

　　JBL Wireless Charging Speaker

　　Similar to the iLuv MobiRock speaker, the wireless JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker produced by JBL can also be used to wirelessly charge devices while playing streaming audio. However, the device models that are compatible with this product are more abundant. Because it adopts the Qi wireless charging technology standard, this speaker is compatible with all devices. Just place the device to be charged on the top of the speaker to charge it.

　　Wireless charging for tablets

　　At this year's CES, Texas Instruments demonstrated a device that can wirelessly charge tablets. But don't get too excited, because this product is not yet on the market. The Qi wireless charging technology standard currently only supports 5 watts of power. It is reported that the power supported by this technology standard is expected to be expanded to 15 watts in the early second quarter of this year.

　　Tablet Wireless Charging Case

　　WPC also showed a mysterious small-sized wireless charging case for tablets. The usage of this product is the same as the iPhone 5 case mentioned above, but the difference is that even if the tablet does not have built-in Qi wireless charging technology, it can also be wirelessly charged through this case.

　　Wireless charging integrated receiving coil

　　At this year's CES, Tokyo Electric (TDK) of Japan exhibited a chip that integrated NFC and Qi wireless charging technologies. At the same time, ConvenientPower also launched a smartphone circuit board with a built-in wireless charging optimization coil, making it easier for manufacturers to produce smartphone products that support wireless charging.