Fujitsu to release wireless charging tech for 2012

Fujitsu on Monday announced that it has developed wireless charging technology that can charge devices in just 1/150th of the time that is currently required by devices like the Powermat. It relies on magnetic resonance and can charge more than one device. Unlike the more common electromagnetic induction method, the Fujitsu way does not need the power receiver and transmitter to be in alignment.

Magnetic resonance also works on a range of a few feet, and a single transmitter can chargemultiple devices. The prototype charger Fujitsu is showing uses handset with a built-in wireless charger that lets it charge within the range of the transmitter, regardless of its position, at 85 percent efficiency.

A market release is due for 2012, with the first supported devices to be cell phones. Fujitsu also aims to bring the technology into garages and parking spots to power electric cars.