Toshiba to Showcase microUSB Adaptor Supporting TransferJet(TM) Close Wireless Transfer Technology at MWC 2013

Demonstration of data exchange between a smartphone and a tablet

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it will showcase a microUSB adaptor module supporting the TransferJet^TM close proximity wireless technology standard in the TransferJet^TM Consortium Booth (Hall 7/Booth 7C64) at the Mobile World Congress 2013 (MWC 2013), to be held from February 25 to 28 in Barcelona, Spain.

Data transfer using TransferJet^TM communication can be implemented in Android^TM devices^[1] with a micro USB port, such as smartphones and tablets, using the microUSB adaptor module and a newly developed app for Android^TM devices. At MWC 2013, Toshiba will demonstrate data exchanges between a smartphone and a tablet.

[1] Certain Android devices may not support TransferJet™.

About the TransferJet^TM Consortium Booth
Besides the data exchange demonstration, the Consortium will also show other innovative services, concept models and components. Visitors will be able to experience the world of "Touch and Get" and the mobile solutions made possible by TransferJet^TM.

*TransferJet™ is a trademark licensed by the TransferJet™ Consortium.
*Product specifications are under development and are current as of February 22, 2013.
*Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

*Follow this link for more on this product.
http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/event/news/topics_130108_e_2.html

Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion).
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