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.

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.

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Smartphones from leading global manufacturers

Smartphones from leading global manufacturers

Infrastructure that forms the backbone of today's mobile networks

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.

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Subscription VOD

Subscription VOD

Advertising VOD

Advertising VOD

Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST)

Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST)

Pay TV

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

Smart TVs

Set-Top Boxes

Set-Top Boxes

PCs & Laptops

PCs & Laptops

Tablets

Tablets

Gateways & Access Points

Gateways & Access Points

Routers

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.

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Payment Terminals

Payment Terminals

Smart Meters

Smart Meters

Asset Trackers

Asset Trackers

Shared Micromobility Devices

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

Cars from Many Major Auto Brands

Container Trucks & Tractor Trailers

Container Trucks & Tractor Trailers

Public Transport

Public Transport

Heavy Machinery & Industrial Equipment

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

50+ Years of Innovation background

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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