Proposal:Device Charging Station
 | Tag:amenity=device_charging_station page is describing use of this tag |
| Device Charging Station | |
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| Proposal status: | Abandoned (inactive) |
| Proposed by: | brycenesbitt |
| Tagging: | amenity=device_charging_station |
| Applies to: | node |
| Definition: | A place designated for mobile device charging. May be free or paid. |
| Statistics: |
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| Draft started: | 2015-06-09 |
A designated place for charging a mobile device. A designated place typically features a sign, perhaps a table for devices to sit, and potentially mobile specific connectors. This is distinct from a vehicle charging station, which operates at a different scale, and from electrical power outlets not specifically designated for mobile device charging.
- amenity=device_charging_station
- fee=*
- lockable=* - station offers lockable compartment, so the device may be left unattended
- access=* - tag public for stations anyone can walk up to and use, permissive for stations with no apparent enforcement of access rules, and destination/customers for stations available only to paid users of the enclosing facility.
Tag the socket types as follows (other values from https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:amenity%3Dcharging_station are acceptable)
- socket:nema_5_15=yes - Three prong wall plug, North American style.
- socket:device:USB-A=yes USB type A (the common rectangular socket found on chargers, desktops and laptops). With this style you must bring your own cable.
- socket:device:Micro-B=yes A plug compatible with most Android based mobile phones.
- socket:device:Lightning=yes A plug compatible with Apple iPhone 5 and above.
Existing Tagging
There are tiny number of existing stations tagged amenity=charging_station, a tag well established for vehicle charging.
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