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By Simon Aughton

Posted on 12 Mar 2002 at 17:36

A new version of USB is expected to make its first appearance at some stage in 2002, removing the need for a host computer when transferring data between digital devices and peripherals.

A new version of USB is expected to make its first appearance at some stage in 2002, removing the need for a host computer when transferring data between digital devices and peripherals.

Devices equipped with USB On-The-Go (OTG) will be able to transfer data between themselves and with other standard USB devices. For example a USB OTG handheld will be able to upload pictures from a digital still camera or music from MP3 player and download data to a hard drive. Curently, USB devices can only be used in conjunction with a host computer.

USB OTG has been designed to use as little power as possible to maintain battery life and includes a smaller USB connector 'to fit the mobile form.'

A useful FAQ on USB OTG can be found here.