I did NOT know about the Tree, SS Tree, and SS Tree 10 logos actually meaning something, but if that's what's required roughly a quarter of the problem solved.
Another quarter would be mandating clear markings for the Power Delivery capability: I suggest PD{amps}A OR PD{watts}W as text markings, and also the use of some color code; yes both.
The other 50% of this would be to REQUIRE that marketing use specific terms so that search engine results would be useful and to BAN re-use of those same terms if a feature is not supported.
Ideally that last step would include a suffix 'max' for indicating the highest supported tech protocol.
E.G. the current cable could claim (some lesser modes skipped) USB SuperSpeed, USB SuperSpeed 10 max, PD3A, PD5A max, PD15W, PD60W, PD100W max
While a lesser cable might drop bits from the enumeration of the specification. It would also allow searching by a wattage/amperage (in case it matters: E.G. some devices might support 5A but not the higher volts, others the reverse).
Another quarter would be mandating clear markings for the Power Delivery capability: I suggest PD{amps}A OR PD{watts}W as text markings, and also the use of some color code; yes both.
The other 50% of this would be to REQUIRE that marketing use specific terms so that search engine results would be useful and to BAN re-use of those same terms if a feature is not supported.
Ideally that last step would include a suffix 'max' for indicating the highest supported tech protocol.
E.G. the current cable could claim (some lesser modes skipped) USB SuperSpeed, USB SuperSpeed 10 max, PD3A, PD5A max, PD15W, PD60W, PD100W max
While a lesser cable might drop bits from the enumeration of the specification. It would also allow searching by a wattage/amperage (in case it matters: E.G. some devices might support 5A but not the higher volts, others the reverse).