FCC Seeks Comment on Wireless Power Waiver

The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology sought comment Tuesday on a waiver request by Auspion for a system that transmits wireless power over distance. The technology uses the 24 GHz industrial, scientific and medical band “to provide power to, and/or charge, receivers located at various distances from the transmitter,” OET said. Auspion says it plans to market its system “exclusively for industrial, retail and enterprise applications, such as charging industrial robots, warehouse-based drones, and smartphones in conference rooms,” OET said. Comments are due April 25, replies May 10, in docket 19-83.