InterDigital's Role in Standards Development

For wireless and video, global standards give manufacturers a common blueprint for designing products and services—so consumers can connect to a network or stream video seamlessly, no matter the location, device, or operating system. These shared specifications form the foundation of the connected ecosystem that billions of people rely on and that drives trillions of dollars in global economic activity. Standards in which we participate are also the product of an open, collaborative global system which means that anyone can use the technology, in contrast to closed, proprietary innovation ecosystems.

At InterDigital, our researchers and engineers address complex challenges in areas like 5G, Wi-Fi, and advanced video compression. We play an active role in standards bodies by contributing innovations, leading technical discussions, and helping shape the specifications that will define the industry's future. We are one of just a handful of companies who are leaders in and contributors to cellular wireless, Wi-Fi, and video decoding standards. Our research provides a foundation for implementers, and others are able to build new devices and new services.