USB Implementers Forum, Inc. Announces USB On-The-Go Compliance Program and First Product Certifications
Monday September 15, 10:00 am ET
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2003--The USB Implementers Forum announced today that all the components for its USB On-The-Go (OTG) compliance program are now available, including compliance test documentation, Certified USB On-The-Go logos and compliance test tools to assist companies in preparing for certification testing for their hand-held devices. In addition, the organization announced that seven devices have now completed OTG certification. A product's use of the Certified USB On-The-Go logo assures users that it contains a standard connector and operates compliantly with PCs and other USB or OTG devices it supports.
The USB OTG specification was designed by leading electronic manufacturers, in order to enhance the already popular USB standard with the portability and low power features needed by consumer electronic devices such as digital cameras, cell phones, portable audio players or personal digital assistants (PDAs).
"When consumers see the Certified USB On-The-Go logo, they will know that their hand-held device can talk to, or link, with PCs as well as all the other USB or OTG devices on its supported device list," said Terry Remple, USB program manager for Qualcomm and co-chairman of the OTG working group. "An OTG-compliant product lets users more easily share files, music, videos or pictures directly with another portable or desktop device. This allows users to share content in more unique ways than ever before."
USB On-The-Go-compliant devices allow users to link to other USB devices without requiring the PC to act as the host. This means users can perform such functions as sending photos from a digital camera to a printer, PDA, cell phone; or sending music files from an MP3 player to another portable player, PDA or cell phone.
For additional information regarding the USB-IF OTG Compliance Program and compliance test tools, visit the OTG portion of the USB-IF website at www.usb.org/developers/onthego. Compliance workshops are held approximately once every three months and are open to USB-IF members. To qualify to use the Certified USB OTG logos vendors must execute the USB-IF Trademark License Agreement in addition to passing compliance testing. The licenses are available at www.usb.org.
About USB On-The-Go
USB On-The-Go (OTG), a supplement to the USB 2.0 spec, brings the additional feature of allowing portable devices to act as a limited host and exchange data directly with each other without requiring a PC to act as the host. It is estimated that more than 1.4 billion products are designed with USB ports, making USB the predominant I/O connectivity standard in the market. USB On-The-Go (OTG) enhances the USB specification by allowing point-to-point communication between devices. As devices like mobile phones and PDAs gain in popularity and intelligence, the requirement for a direct connection to each other is also growing. The answer to this requirement is the standard called USB On-The-Go.
About USB-IF
The non-profit USB Implementers Forum, Inc. was formed to provide a support organization and forum for the advancement and adoption of USB technology. The USB-IF facilitates the development of high-quality, compatible USB devices, and promotes the benefits of USB and the quality of products that have passed compliance testing. Further information, including postings of the most recent product and technology announcements, is available by visiting the USB-IF Web site at www.usb.org.
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