IPad Not Charging w/ 10 watt non-Apple USB charger

Yes, I've read that the iPad requires a 10 watt charger. I have the original iPad 10W USB charger, and also a high quality 10W USB charger that came with my HP TouchPad. When using the TouchPad charger - which is rated for 5V @ 2A (10W) the iPad says "Not Charging."
Why is that? The TouchPad charger works perfectly with every other USB-powered device I own: hard drives, cameras, phones, TouchPad, etc. The cable works fine with the Apple OEM iPad charger; but stops working when connected to the non-Apple-OEM 10 watt charger. Does the OEM charger send a signal that tells the iPad to charge? Dell power adapters do this (annoyingly). Does Apple do it too? I haven't seen any disclosure of such signals from Apple.
Why does the iPad fail to charge when presented with the proper voltage and current specs? Does the iPad require only Apple-branded chargers?

Bsanders, I've had the EXACT same experience you describe using as you note a very high quality HP Touchpad 10W, 5V USB charger, whether I use the Apple or a 3rd party cable. Despite what Nathan says, I have also had the same experience ("Not Charging" message) using other 3rd party, same voltage if lower wattage, USB chargers that Nathan suggests should work. Only my Apple charger will work and give a prompt charge and there is no specification reason the 10W HP USB charger shouldn't. I am not cutting a cost corner here, rather, I prefer the HP charger design as superior (smaller, same power, smaller interchangeable/twist-on international supply prongs, packs better, black color). I strongly suspect there IS some type of proprietary signal or cabling involved to push users to Apple chargers only. I would ask Nathan to dig a bit deeper for an explanation or workaround. Thanks

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"The specs on the back are as follows:
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In order you posted
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The input voltage frequency (50-60 Hz)
The Output power in amps (1a) and watts (5w)
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