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InterDigital (IDCC) Expands Academic Partnership for 6G Research

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InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC - Free Report) recently extended its partnership with the University Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M) in Spain. Over the years, the collaboration has contributed valuable research inputs within the wireless ecosystem. The latest agreement will further reinforce this long-standing partnership and accelerate research in advanced integrated sensing and communications in next-generation cellular systems, 5G Advanced and 6G.

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) has a vital role to play in the development of 6G networks. The ISAC system enables seamless integration between sensing capabilities and communication technologies, which can be crucial for advanced use cases, such as augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, smart cities and loT devices. ISAC in 6G enhances data transmission capability and retrieves multi-dimensional sensing information about connected devices, unconnected objects and their movements. With real-time data analysis features, it enables more informed decision-making and fosters the development of efficient industry-specific applications.

By anticipating the demands for future connectivity and technology innovation, the emphasis on 6G advancement is rising rapidly worldwide. IDCC recently secured five projects from the European Union’s smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking for 6G research. InterDigital is proactively undertaking various collaboration initiatives with premier institutions and sponsoring research works to realize the project objectives. With the recent collaboration in Spain, it aims to integrate its wireless proficiency with the experimental research capabilities of UC3M, expediting the development of 6G-enabling technologies and solutions.

InterDigital is a pioneer in advanced mobile technologies that enable wireless communications and capabilities. The company’s team of skilled engineers has expertise in major mobile connectivity, as well as in technologies related to content delivery. Notably, its secure and scalable horizontal platform, oneMPOWER, enables businesses to launch and manage IoT applications.

The company also provides video encoding and transmission technologies while conducting fundamental research into video coding, IoT, smart home, imaging sciences, augmented reality and virtual reality, and artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The patented technologies of the company are used in several products like mobile devices, wireless infrastructure equipment, as well as IoT devices and software platforms.

InterDigital is optimizing its strength in its core wireless licensing business and has taken steps to drive shareholder value through the buyout of the Technicolor licensing business. This has created significant new licensing opportunities in the video and consumer electronics markets. The company is poised to benefit from future growth opportunities, fueled by the 5G rollout.

The stock has gained 73.3% in the past year against the industry’s fall of 5.1%.

InterDigital currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

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