LAS VEGAS, Jan 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CES
2017 -- PERI (www.PERIaudio.com), innovator of
cutting-edge wireless audio and power products, today announced a
strategic partnership and technology integration with Energous
Corporation (NASDAQ: WATT), developer of WattUp—a revolutionary,
wire-free charging technology that provides over-the-air power at a
distance. With this partnership PERI will bring to market leading
edge designs for audio and portable power products with the
convenience of wire-free charging, powered by Energous' WattUp
technology.
"WattUp from Energous is enabling a paradigm shift in the way
that wearable and portable devices are charged," said Mohammad Tabatabai, CEO, PERI. "We are excited
to be one of the first consumer electronics companies to utilize
WattUp wire-free charging. This strategic partnership will be a
game-changer within the consumer electronics industry by bringing
to market power and audio solutions that deliver intelligent,
scalable power."
At CES 2017, PERI will debut the MicroPack™, which provides
rapid charging to any micro-USB port, and is the first power dongle
to be charged by Energous' wireless-charging technology. The
MicroPack will be shipped with a WattUp charging pad in the box and
will also support at-a-distance charging from future WattUp
transmitters, offering even more flexibility and convenience.
Currently, the MicroPack can simply be placed on the charging pad,
unlike other solutions that require careful positioning on an
inductive or resonant coil in order to prompt charging.
"We are very pleased to have PERI, an exciting, forward-looking consumer
products company, as one of the early adopters of WattUp wire-free
charging," notes Stephen R. Rizzone, president and CEO of
Energous. "While the WattUp footprint and cost advantages compared
to other wireless power solutions are important to early adopters
like Peri, it is the game-changing vision of a wirelessly powered
ecosystem, where devices can be charged at close distances and all
the way up to 15ft, that truly separates WattUp from older wireless
charging technologies."
The MicroPack and tray are expected to start shipping in Spring
2017 at a price that's yet to be determined. PERI will be
showcasing the MicroPack at the Energous suite at the Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino and at the LVCC in Central Hall, booth
#13506.
Stay in tune with PERI and the Duo at www.PERIaudio.com or
through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About PERI
Founded in 2014, PERI (www.PERIaudio.com)
is dedicated to creating high-quality audio and power products that
integrate cutting-edge and innovative wireless technologies in the
mobile accessories, portable consumer electronics and car audio
markets. The company specializes in proprietary IC design and
innovative audio and power consumer products. PERI is Portable
Electronics Re-Invented! Stay in tune with PERI through Facebook,
Instagram and Twitter.
About Energous Corporation
Energous Corporation is developing WattUp®, an
award-winning wire-free charging technology that will transform the
way people and industries charge and power their electronic devices
at home, in the office, in the car and beyond. WattUp is a
revolutionary RF-based charging solution that delivers intelligent,
scalable power via the same radio bands as a Wi-Fi router. WattUp
differs from current wireless charging systems in that it will
deliver contained, useable power, at a distance, to multiple
devices, resulting in a wire-free experience that saves users from
having to remember to plug in their devices. For more information,
please visit Energous.com, or follow Energous on
Twitter and Facebook.
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