AUSTIN, Texas, April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Power Matters
Alliance (PMA) announced today that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:
MSFT) has joined the PMA, which will help advance PMA's goal
of developing the global ecosystem of interoperable wireless
charging products and venues. Among other things, membership in PMA
gives Microsoft access to PMA specifications for advanced wireless
charging features.
The suite of specifications and certification programs offered
by PMA enables members to embed PMA-approved wireless charging
technology directly into mobile devices while providing consumers
with access to a network of convenient locations to keep their
devices powered throughout their day. PMA technology allows
products to be compatible with the largest public ecosystem of
wireless charging spots available at popular coffee shops and
eateries, including select Starbucks and McDonalds locations.
"Microsoft is a great example of an innovative company that can
help fuel adoption of the technology on a large scale in many
different areas of consumer electronics," said PMA President
Ron Resnick. "It is critical to get
the industry moving in the right direction and create as many
options for consumers as possible to fuel the widespread adoption
of wireless charging."
In a move designed to harmonize the wireless charging industry,
PMA recently joined forces with The Alliance for Wireless Power
(A4WP) to create the largest footprint of locations and devices
possible utilizing wireless charging.
"The goal of The PMA is to serve the industry in the best way
possible," added Mr. Resnick. "To that end, we invite industry
leaders from all walks to join the organization and help define the
future of wireless power delivery."
About Power Matters Alliance
PMA is a global, not-for-profit standards organization chartered
to ensure global interoperability for wireless charging. PMA was
founded by Powermat Technologies and Procter & Gamble in 2012.
The PMA board includes AT&T, Duracell, Starbucks and the US
Government's Energy Star (non-voting). PMA compatible 'wireless
charging spots' have been installed at leading coffee shops,
airports, stadiums, restaurants, gyms and more and PMA-compliant
products are available at leading retailers. Membership in the PMA
is open to all, and its technical specifications are available to
all members at www.powermatters.org.
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SOURCE Power Matters Alliance