- Q1
- What is the purpose of the TransferJet Consortium?
- A1
- To advance and promote the TransferJet Format, by developing the technical specifications and compliance testing procedures and creating a market for TransferJet-compliant, interoperable products.
- Q2
- Are companies able to join the TransferJet Consortium?
- A2
- Current members are the founding Promoter companies. The TransferJet Consortium plans to expand and accept general members in the future,but details are not available at this time. There are Promoter companies not included in the initial pressrelease that will be announced at a later date.
- Q3
- Is it necessary to participate in the TransferJet Consortium to use this technology?
- A3
- Yes, this is required to license the TransferJet Format, the compliance testing tools, and other materials needed for the development and commercial use of compliant products.
- Q4
- Is TransferJet similar to FeliCa?
- A4
- No, they are based on different technologies. FeliCa is a technology designed primarily for authentication and payment transaction, based on wireless card technology. TransferJet is optimized for very high-speed wireless data transfer based on wideband wireless technology. This means that both technologies can co-exist in the same location.
- Q5
- Will there be interference with other wireless technologies?
- A5
- Since the transmit power of TransferJet is extremely low, it will rarely create interference with other wireless devices nearby.
- FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.
- FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.