[June 09, 2009]

Green Plug and Wipower Partner to Develop Dynamic Power Adjustment Capability for Wireless Power Systems

San Ramon, Calif. and Altamonte Springs, Fla., Jun 09, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Green Plug (www.greenplug.us), the first developer of digital technology enabling real-time collaboration between consumer electronic devices and their power sources, today announced that it is working jointly with WiPower (www.wipower.com) to create power adapters that can dynamically adjust power delivery to wireless charging systems.

WiPower's proprietary wireless charging technology relies on the principles of induction to send power over short distances to compatible electronic devices. Users can quickly and conveniently charge cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras and other devices by simply placing them in any position atop a WiPower charging pad.

Creating wireless power systems for consumer electronics devices has traditionally required communication between the charging devices and the mat, as well as complex control systems that compensate for the inherent instability of typical wireless power architectures. While a number of companies are developing communication and control technologies specifically for wireless power applications, such solutions tend to be component-heavy and involve embedding high-cost receivers into the device being charged. WiPower technology resolves these fundamental instabilities in wireless power systems, removing the need for sophisticated controls, while still allowing placement of the device being charged anywhere on top of a charging pad.

Green Plug's GreentalkTM protocol provides communication between the power adapter and wireless power system that will enable the system to dynamically tune the output of the power adapter based on the power needs of the devices on the mat.

"Establishing communications between the power adapter and the charging pad allows for the benefits of intelligent power management while the wireless platform can aggregate several smaller consumer devices," said Rahul Razdan, CEO of WiPower. "Optimal power architecture should not place a requirement for communication between the mat and device in the wireless charging system because of the burden it places on consumer devices. Working with Green Plug, we've come up with a much more efficient approach." "Wireless charging is a great way to get power to mobile devices," said Frank Paniagua, Jr., CEO and founder of Green Plug. "WiPower has solved a number of tough problems -- simultaneously charging multiple devices with different power requirements, optimizing efficiency, and doing away with strict alignment or charging zones to make things work properly. We are confident that our joint research will yield further improvements to the wireless charging experience." WiPower and Green Plug will build wireless power systems that will be used to match the power supplied to the power demanded. The companies plan to post a technical paper on their websites documenting the results.

About WiPower WiPower (pronounced "y-power") is the leading technology company in the wireless power transfer market. Founded in 2004, the company has developed an induction-based, close range power system that enables the charging of a compatible device when placed atop a charging pad. WiPower's system has the ability to charge multiple devices simultaneously that are placed in any position or orientation on the pad. For more information on the advantages of WiPower's solution, please visit: http://www.wipower.com/cadvantage.htm. WiPower has partnered with OEMs and accessory manufacturers to launch wireless power systems that enable consumers with greater mobility in a variety of applications and industries. Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the company has offices in Gainesville, Florida and Boston, Massachusetts.

About Green Plug Green Plug is the first developer of digital technology enabling realtime collaboration between electronic devices and their power sources, allowing manufacturers to standardize on one universal power connector and eliminate environmental waste. Consumer electronics, residential and commercial builders, power tools and power supply manufacturers license Green Plug's embeddable power supply technology to provide universal and safe connections, promote environmentally friendly reuse, make their products more affordable, and generate customer loyalty. For the company's thoughts on universal power for consumer electronics, please visit http://blog.greenplug.us. Green Plug, headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., is privately held.

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