Connecting Next-Generation Technology with Industry Partners and Consumers
InterDigital's licensing programs bridge our research and innovation in wireless, video, and AI with the devices and services people use every day. Our technologies converge across smartphones, video platforms, consumer electronics, automotive, and IoT, to create consistent, reliable connections on different devices and services.
Explore our licensing programs:
Smartphones
Built on Decades of Wireless and Video Innovation
Our smartphone technologies are powered by the Wireless Lab's research in 5G and 5G-Advanced and Wi-Fi and by the Video Lab's research in areas like video codecs. This work has defined how we connect through every generation of mobile. Through leadership roles in standards groups such as 3GPP and ETSI, InterDigital helps shape the standards behind the devices people use every day. Breakthroughs in smarter spectrum use, RAN design, and edge-aware processing now power smartphones with faster speeds, longer battery life, and more reliable connections worldwide.
Find our technology in…
Smartphones from leading global manufacturers
Infrastructure that forms the backbone of today's mobile networks
Enable smartphones that can…
Connect seamlessly across cellular and Wi-Fi networks, at home and on the go
Be a first stop for video viewing, thanks to fast downloads, high-quality visuals, and low latency.
Run advanced cameras with efficient video compression for photo and video capture
Shoot, edit, and share content for social media and influencer-driven experiences
Support AI-powered applications like AR, cloud gaming, and real-time translation
Deliver fast, reliable connectivity—even as network traffic increases
Make clear, consistent video calls that mimic face-to-face conversation as closely as possible
Extend performance with power-efficient connectivity for longer battery life
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Video Services
InterDigital's Video Services licensing program brings essential innovations from our Video Lab—including advanced compression and high dynamic range (HDR)—to every stage of the media chain, from creation to distribution to playback. Our innovation powers services from a range of video providers, from subscription and advertising-based video-on-demand (SVOD and AVOD) to free ad-supported TV (FAST), cable, and hybrid pay-TV operators. Developed through our research in multimedia streaming and HDR production, these technologies ensure exceptional Quality of Experience (QoE) with efficient delivery.
Find our technology in…
Subscription VOD
Advertising VOD
Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST)
Pay TV
Enable video services that can…
Stream high-quality, adaptive videos with less buffering & low latency
Deliver high picture quality & reduce color compression with HDR video
Make binge watching user-friendly with features that help consumers enjoy their favorite content
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Consumer Electronics & IoT
Bring consumer electronics, IoT devices, and automotive features online with essential video and wireless technologies from our Wireless Lab. These innovations power the connectivity and intelligence that make devices across industries smarter, faster, and more efficient. Our Wi-Fi research enables seamless connectivity across homes, enterprises, and vehicles.
Consumer Electronics
InterDigital's video compression and wireless connectivity technologies enable the devices consumers rely on every day for communication, work, and entertainment.
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Smart TVs
Set-Top Boxes
PCs & Laptops
Tablets
Gateways & Access Points
Routers
Enable consumer electronics that can…
Connect to home networks
Search online & browse social media
Access cloud services
Download & launch applications
Encode & decode streaming content
Join video calls
Play multiplayer games
Shop securely online
Internet of Things (IoT) Devices
Our cellular and Wi-Fi innovations enable powerful IoT (Internet of Things) applications for businesses, streamlining operations, ensuring asset safety, improving customer experience, and reducing network and device power use without sacrificing performance.
Find our technology in…
Payment Terminals
Smart Meters
Asset Trackers
Shared Micromobility Devices
Enable IoT devices that can…
Measure utility consumption & redirect resources remotely
Track location & condition of equipment & fleets
Power a shared micromobility fleet
Monitor shipments, including temperature for perishables
Enable secure mobile payments & validate cards on the go
Offer real-time kitchen-to-waiter communication & pay-at-table
Automotive
InterDigital's innovations include cellular wireless technologies that power 4G and 5G connectivity, supporting today's connected vehicles. Our expertise spans cellular, IoT, video, and Wi-Fi systems—key technologies driving the evolution of in-vehicle connectivity and infotainment.
Through ongoing work in V2X communication, edge computing, and sensor integration, our technologies enhance driver-assistance systems and connected mobility experiences—enabling vehicles to share data, deliver hazard alerts, coordinate with infrastructure, and receive secure over-the-air updates.
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Cars from Many Major Auto Brands
Container Trucks & Tractor Trailers
Public Transport
Heavy Machinery & Industrial Equipment
Enable automotive features that can…
Display dynamic maps, real-time traffic updates & timely points of interest
Update software over-the-air
Interface with messaging, voice assistants & other apps
Monitor surroundings & send emergency alerts & hazard warnings
Stream music, movies & more
In-vehicle Wi-Fi
License InterDigital Innovation for Your Business
Each of our licensing programs draws directly from active research within our Wireless, Video, and AI Labs—ensuring our partners benefit from the same innovation driving the global technology standards of tomorrow.
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