Table 2 Haier’s typical innovative products developed by TOI

1

Wireless TV

No cables; TV operated through a wireless charging function

MIT (University, USA)

Provided wireless technology and solutions with patents for Haier

The marketing requirements surveying the combined commercialization of wireless TV was executed by Haier

Wireless Power Consortium (WPC, standard consortium)

Provided a platform for Haier and other members to develop standards for such a product

Acquired WPC certificate (Qi logo) to facilitate future market entry issues

2

Waterless washing machine

Uses new washing media (micro ball) instead of water; saves water resources and protects the environment.

DOW (Strategic supplier, USA)

System design of waterless washing machine, and also jointly developed the new washing media with Bayer

P&G also joined in the development and provided solutions for increasing the washing capacity of the micro ball

Bayer (Strategic supplier, Germany)

In charge of the development and supply of the micro ball

3 M (USA) also sent samples for Haier’s consideration

China Academy of Science (CAS, Research institute)

Mechanical design and mechanical analysis of the washing machine

CAS is the leading research institute in China

3

Networking refrigerator

The product was designed not only as a storage compartment but as a communications terminal to connect to other home appliances

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC, Standard association)

Provided a platform for Haier and other members to develop international product specifications combining communications standards

There is a special working group under the IEC Standard Management Body mainly in charge of smart home standards

iTopHome (Networking appliances industry alliance, China)

Integrated supply chains for networking refrigerators to develop China’s national standards and promote its commercialization

The outcomes of iTopHome concerning standards are in line with the requirements of IEC standards