Introduction
This article explains what the Wireless Charging technology package covers in IPlytics, the data sources behind it, and how customers can use it for SEP and standards analysis.
A technology package (also called a feature package) is a curated collection of patents covering a specific technology standard – for example, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, or HEVC video compression. Rather than constructing a patent search from scratch, users of the IPlytics platform can access these packages directly to immediately explore which companies hold relevant patents, how many patents exist in the landscape, and which may be essential to a given standard.
The Wireless Charging technology package covers standards-relevant patent data for Qi1 and Qi2, the Qi wireless charging standards developed and maintained by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). It's built for tracking declared, pooled, and undeclared SEP candidates, along with SES 2.0 scoring, across both generations.
Please note: The Wireless Charging technology package now covers Qi1 and Qi2 within a single package. The package was renamed from Qi1 to Wireless Charging to reflect this broader scope. Qi2 declared/pooled and undeclared SEP data has been added, and SES 2.0 scoring is available for Qi1 and Qi2 SEP candidates. Availability of individual technology generations may depend on your subscription and platform configuration.
What The Package Covers
The Wireless Charging technology package focuses on the Qi wireless charging standard and organizes the data into two generation-specific landscapes.
To search by standard, use the Technology Generation field in the Standards database. This field displays two options, Qi1 and Qi2, allowing you to scope your search to either or both generations.
| Generation | What It Covers | Typical Relevance |
| Qi1 | Declared SEPs formally submitted as potentially essential to the Qi1 standard, plus undeclared SEP candidates identified through IPlytics' Cipher machine-learning workflow and expert review, with SES 2.0 scoring to help prioritize review of potential essentiality. | Established Qi-enabled chargers and devices using the original Qi wireless charging standard. |
| Qi2 | Declared/pooled SEPs submitted by participating companies or included in known public patent-pool sources, plus undeclared SEP candidates identified through IPlytics' algorithms and expert review, with SES 2.0 scoring to support prioritization and comparison. | Newer devices and accessories adopting Qi2's magnetic-alignment (MagSafe-based) charging experience. |
Note on Coverage: The Wireless Charging technology package excludes non-Qi wireless charging technologies, such as longer-distance RF-based charging (e.g., Energous WattUp), high-power EV charging standards (e.g., CCS, CHAdeMO), and proprietary magnetic charging systems that are not Qi2-certified.
What Users Can Analyze
Search and filter declared, pooled, and undeclared SEP candidates by generation using the Technology Generation field (Qi1, Qi2, or both).
Review Qi1 SEP candidates identified through IPlytics' Cipher machine-learning workflow and expert review, scored using SES 2.0.
Review Qi2 declared/pooled SEPs and undeclared SEP candidates, scored using SES 2.0 for prioritization and comparison.
Why It Matters
Qi wireless charging is used to power electronic devices such as smartphones, headsets, and wearables, and it supports interoperability between Qi-enabled devices and chargers. The Qi standard is developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC); Qi2 was released by the WPC in April 2023 and updates the existing standard with magnetic alignment based on Apple's MagSafe technology, supporting a more consistent charging experience as adoption grows.
Patent declarations for the Qi standard may not be consistently reported across all patent holders. The Wireless Charging technology package addresses this by combining declared, pooled, and undeclared SEP candidate data with SES 2.0 scoring, giving users visibility into the landscape beyond formal declarations alone.
Common Use Cases
- Licensing strategy: identify declared, pooled, and undeclared SEP candidates for Qi1 and Qi2 to support licensing analysis and negotiation preparation.
- Market entry assessment: for product makers, chipset vendors, and IP licensors entering the wireless charging market, review who holds relevant patent portfolios for each generation and how the landscape is structured.
- Portfolio benchmarking: compare your Qi1 and/or Qi2 patent portfolio against peers to assess relative position, identify gaps, and inform portfolio development strategy.
- Patent risk prioritization: use SES 2.0 scoring to prioritize SEP candidates for further technical and legal review.
- Standard monitoring: as Qi2 deployment grows, track declared, pooled, and undeclared SEP candidates to monitor how the wireless charging patent landscape is changing.
Important Scope Note
| Patent declarations for the Qi standard may not be consistently reported across all patent holders. The undeclared SEP identification capability is therefore valuable for both Qi1 and Qi2 because it surfaces additional SEP candidates that may not appear in formal declaration databases. Search results and scores should be used as research and prioritization inputs, not as legal conclusions on essentiality, validity, infringement, or licensing obligations. |
How To Request Access
The Wireless Charging technology package is a licensed add-on to the IPlytics Platform. If you are already subscribed to the Wireless Charging technology package, your account manager can confirm whether Qi2 access is included in your subscription.
To request access, contact your IPlytics account manager or reach out to the IPlytics team here.