A new wireless patent-licensing platform backed by KPN, Ericsson, Qualcomm, ZTE, and InterDigital launched this week, pledging to make it much easier for IoT companies to embed cellular technology into their connected devices… A new wireless patent-licensing platform backed by KPN, Ericsson, Qualcomm, ZTE, and InterDigital launched this week, pledging to make it much easier for IoT companies to embed cellular technology into their connected devices… If you are a subscriber login here To access premium content you need to upgrade your account. To find out more click here We are having trouble showing you adverts on this page, which may be a result of ad blocker software being installed on your device. To view the article please disable any ad blocking software
Avanci, a new wireless patent licensing platform, has been backed by Ericsson, Qualcomm, ZTW and Interdigital to make the IoT ecosystem easier to navigate. The company is also working on an open source platform that will allow developers to build applications for smart home devices such as lights, cameras, thermostats or even refrigerators. 2G, 3G and 4G cellular technology will be licensed first, specifically for connected cars and smart meters, before being spread more widely. As connectivity becomes essential, companies will be able to decrease the time it takes to get to market and to develop the IoT.