William Stofega, an IDC mobile device analyst, said wireless charging pad business is currently dominated by , which is based on magnetic induction technology, one of two forms of wireless charging.

But that choice is likely to change soon, thanks in part to the Qi (pronounced "chee") open wireless charging standard, Stofega said.

Already, some products from are certified as compliant with the Qi standard.

The certified products run the gamut, from the and smartphones, to charging pads, gaming controllers, Blu-ray Disc recorders, smartphone docking speakers, automobile phone chargers, alarm clocks, battery packs and charging modules that can be installed in tabletops and furniture.