TelecomTV TelecomTV
  • News
  • Videos
  • Channels
  • Events
  • Network Partners
  • Industry Insights
  • Directory
  • Newsletters
  • Digital Platforms and Services
  • Open RAN
  • Cloud Native Telco
  • Telcos and Public Cloud
  • The Green Network
  • Private Networks
  • Open Telco Infra
  • 5G Evolution
  • Access Evolution
  • Edgenomics
  • Network Automation
  • 6G Research and Innovation
  • Security
  • More Topics
  • Network Partners
  • Industry Insights
  • Directory
  • Newsletters
  • |
  • About
  • Contact
  • |
  • Connect with us
  • Digital Platforms and Services
  • Open RAN
  • Cloud Native Telco
  • Telcos and Public Cloud
  • The Green Network
  • Private Networks
  • Open Telco Infra
  • 5G Evolution
  • Access Evolution
  • Edgenomics
  • Network Automation
  • 6G Research & Innovation
  • Security
  • Connect with TelecomTV
  • About
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Contact
  • Sign In Register Subscribe
    • Subscribe
    • Sign In
    • Register
  • Search

Internet of Things

Internet of Things

Qualcomm and BRUSA Sign Commercial Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging License Agreement

Via Qualcomm News Room

Jul 30, 2015

Automotive Tier 1 power electronics supplier licenses Qualcomm Halo™ Patent Portfolio

SAN DIEGO

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) and BRUSA Elektronik AG today announced that they have entered into a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) patent license agreement. BRUSA, an automotive Tier 1 power electronics supplier, has licensed Qualcomm HaloTM patented inventions to commercialize WEVC systems for Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (EVs). Under the terms of the agreement, Qualcomm granted to BRUSA a royalty-bearing patent license to develop, make and supply WEVC systems for certain automobile manufacturers.

Automobile manufacturers around the world have spotted the huge potential of wireless charging as it is user friendly. BRUSA Elektronik AG has been pioneering technology in this area with its “ICS” wireless charging system which can transfer power to vehicles safely and at high efficiency, eliminating the need for charging cables currently required by EVs. “We are excited about our license agreement with BRUSA; it expands and diversifies the Qualcomm Halo™ supplier network, giving automobile manufacturers another trusted source of our advanced inventions,” said Steve Pazol, vice-president & general manager wireless charging, Qualcomm Incorporated. “Qualcomm Halo™ licensees can bring to market highly efficient, fit-for-purpose, WEVC systems, which allow convenient charging and improve the EV driver’s user experience.” We believe access to Qualcomm Halo™ technology is important to building WEVC systems that meet the needs of automotive OEMs and their end-customers, including WEVC systems incorporating magnetics based on a circular coil structure”.

BRUSA has developed its own coil geometry called FRAME® technology. The coil is rectangular and enables inductive charging of electric vehicles with the integration of power electronics both in the vehicle and in the base plate enabling a one box system. As a leader in the development of highly efficient power electronics for electric mobility BRUSA will work with certain major automotive manufacturers to commercialize its wireless charging system including specific aspects of the Qualcomm HaloTM inventions. Josef Brusa, CEO of BRUSA Elektronik AG is confident: “Wireless charging will win, it will give e-mobility a big boost, it will set new, sustainable technology apart from old gasoline-based technology. We are determined to make wireless charging a reality. We already offer technically sound and commercially viable systems to the market and we are excited about the potential of wireless charging.” BRUSA is currently working on WEVC systems with several leading automakers with firm plans to introduce wireless charging in their automobiles in the near future.

About BRUSA

Since its formation, BRUSA Elektronik AG, headquartered in Sennwald, Switzerland, has focused on developing highly efficient power electronics for electric vehicles. Electric drives, highly efficient DC/DC converters and battery chargers, high-speed motor controllers, and portable power electronics are just a few of the solutions BRUSA supplies to automobile manufacturers around the world. The company is 100% employee owned and has enjoyed continued growth through diligent business development. BRUSA technology is world-beating. In 2013 BRUSA’s wireless charging system ICS was awarded the renowned eCarTec award by the German state of Bavaria. For more information, visit BRUSA’s website.

Related Topics
  • Automotive,
  • Contract Award,
  • Internet of Things,
  • Mobile,
  • News,
  • North America,
  • Patents and IPR,
  • Qualcomm,
  • Tracker

More Like This

Digital Platforms and Services

Is the economy of things a new telco revenue opportunity? Vodafone thinks so…

Jun 1, 2023

Digital Platforms and Services

BT’s Division X has the metaverse in its sights

May 30, 2023

Digital Platforms and Services

Data and application mobility is the key to the telcos’ future

May 24, 2023

Access Evolution

What’s up with… Viasat and Inmarsat, Meta, Vodafone

May 22, 2023

Open Telco Infra

What’s up with… LF Connectivity, Italy’s telcos, FCC

May 19, 2023

This content extract was originally sourced from an external website (Qualcomm News Room) and is the copyright of the external website owner. TelecomTV is not responsible for the content of external websites. Legal Notices

Email Newsletters

Sign up to receive TelecomTV's top news and videos, plus exclusive subscriber-only content direct to your inbox.

Subscribe

Top Picks

Highlights of our content from across TelecomTV today

1:17:33

From telco to techco: The impact of next-gen operations on skills, talent acquisition and retention

1:14:31

Achieving maximum operational efficiency: How service providers can best operate at speed and scale

1:14:20

Why data and APIs are key to implementing the vision of the digital services provider

TelecomTV
Company
  • About Us
  • Media Kit
  • Contact Us
Our Brands
  • DSP Leaders World Forum
  • Great Telco Debate
  • TelecomTV Events
Get In Touch
[email protected]
+44 (0) 207 448 1070
Connect With Us

  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • Terms of Use
  • Legal Notices
  • Help

TelecomTV is produced by the team at Decisive Media.

© Decisive Media Limited 2023. All rights reserved. All brands and products are the trademarks of their respective holder(s).