Aircharge Providing Wireless Charging Pucks for Wimbledon Players, Guests

Wireless charging company Aircharge rolled out technology at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, site of the Wimbledon Championships, it said Friday. The club approached Aircharge, seeking a “safe and convenient solution” to allow players competing in the 2019 tournament and their guests to keep devices powered and connected without having to carry cables or power banks, it said. Aircharge's Qi-based wireless charging points are integrated in furniture at select tables and counters located in the Millennium building and Competitor’s restaurant in the Aorangi Pavilion, it said. Aircharge’s battery-powered solution addresses the lack of direct access to mains power in the club venues, it said, with installed “battery pucks” providing eight full charging cycles on an average smartphone. QR code integration at point of charge allows users to receive additional services on their mobile phones, including Wi-Fi connectivity, menu ordering and access to tournament information.