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Happy and a Healthy New Year to all and I hope this is the year Marvin's dream comes true.......Mrs.mschere
This is mschere's wife....had to post because I am sure Marvin would have said "Good to see you back"!
IDCC may well have Samsung's 2G $150,250,000 in the Bank about the same time the trial for 3G ends on July 14..
12/07/2007 59 JUDGMENT #07,2354 in favor of InterDigital Communications, LLC, Interdigital Technology Corporation against Samsung Electronics, Co. Ltd. in the amount of $ 150,250,000.00. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 12/7/07) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)(ml) (Entered: 12/10/2007)
The judgment covers the period 2002-2005, It includes $133.94 million for the award, minus credit due Samsung of $6,043,349, plus prejudgment interest at 5%.
Just my opinion nothing more, "I think they settle today". Though we may not find out about it until tomorrow.
Nokia has profited far more..By Provisioning IDCC & Qualcomm Infringement monies..they take a credit on their taxes as an expense and invest the gross amount in LIBOR type investments. The interest on this huge sum probably leaves them a net profit after paying all International Law Firms.
While Nokia may have profited by the exchange rate differences, it is not quite the same story for Samsung. In July 2003 the Korean won/US dollar exchange rate was about 1180 won/1US$. The latest exchange rate is 1045 won/1US$, or an change of only 11% over 5 years. Samsung would have been much better off settling late last year when the exchange rate dropped to around 910 won/1US$. Samsung better hurry as the trend has been going against the won.
(click on five year chart )
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?from=USD&to=KRW&amt=1&t=5y
mschere
Should Samsung go to trial, its U.S. market share will plummet..Of course Nokia,RIMM, AAPL, and HTC will eat their Lunch..Verizon will not subsidize IDCC's royalty this time around like they did for Qualcomm.Although $5 for 5 IDCC Patents sounds tempting ..
Credit Suisse downgraded Nokia to Neutral. It thinks Nokia's 49.4% stake in the smartphone market is unsustainable given pressures from RIMM, AAPL and HTC.
Broadcom, Verizon Wireless reach 3G phone deal
July 19, 2007
In its effort to earn royalties for a patent that rival Qualcomm has been found to infringe, Broadcom is doing an end-run by striking a licensing deal with Qualcomm's customer, Verizon Wireless.
Specifically, Broadcom and Verizon Wireless said Thursday they have agreed to a deal by which Verizon Wireless will pay Broadcom $6 for every handset, smart phone or data card that it imports that contains Qualcomm's 3G chips that use a technology called EV-DO or Evolution-Data Optimized. As part of the deal, Verizon Wireless's total payments will not exceed $40 million per calendar quarter, and the payment will not exceed a lifetime maximum fee of $200 million. The deal will also give Verizon Wireless the right to use six Broadcom patents that are currently being litigated between Broadcom and Qualcomm.
Verizon Wireless is one of two major cell phone operators in the U.S. to get caught in the middle of a legal ping-pong match between Broadcom and Qualcomm over the use of 3G chips made by Qualcomm that were found to infringe on a Broadcom patent. The patent describes how wireless devices can conserve power when searching for signals. It was originally designed for devices using Wi-Fi, but Qualcomm has supposedly adapted the technology for use in its 3G chips.
On June 7, the U.S. International Trade Commission ordered a ban on the import of all future models of phones using this 3G technology from Qualcomm. The ban, which still hasn't gone into effect, could have caused huge problems for Verizon Wireless, which sells phones that use Qualcomm's 3G chips.
Even though the ban doesn't apply to handset models shipped into the U.S. on or before June 7, it would have impacted Verizon Wireless' ability to sell new models of 3G handsets, such as Motorola's new 3G-enabled Razr2 and the latest mode of the Motorola Q, which will begin shipping in the U.S. this year.
But with this deal, Verizon is free to sell any phone it wants.
"We are pleased to have worked out an agreement with Broadcom to ensure continued delivery of new and innovative products to our customers," Lowell McAdam, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Wireless, said in a statement.
Even though this deal could potentially weaken Qualcomm's case for dismissing the ITC ban, Qualcomm said in a statement that it was a positive development, because it "removes uncertainty for Verizon Wireless and its customers by ensuring that Verizon Wireless will be able to continue to sell wireless broadband products powered by Qualcomm's chipsets and software."
Qualcomm also said in its statement that it felt the terms of the deal with Verizon Wireless were "far less drastic than any terms previously demanded by Broadcom from Qualcomm." This is somewhat ironic considering that on June 30, Broadcom said that Qualcomm had actually rejected a similar offer that included a $6 royalty fee for each mobile phone affected by the ban.
Qualcomm officials also say they aren't done fighting the ban. The company is still pursuing a presidential veto and an emergency stay on the ban.
"Although the announced deal would appear to reduce the risk of disruption of Verizon Wireless' network, it does not resolve the problems arising from the ITC's order for the many other wireless carriers affected by the ITC's order," the company said. "Given the continuing negative impact to the public interest and public safety posed by the ITC's order, Qualcomm is continuing to work with its partners on seeking Presidential disapproval of the ITC's ban."
Sprint Nextel, which also uses the 3G chips made by Qualcomm, could also be impacted by the ban if it goes into effect. But the company has previously said that it has developed a work-around to the patent. And so far, no deal between Broadcom and Sprint has been announced.
But Broadcom, which has had its eye on supplying wireless chips to the mobile device market for a while, is also cozying up to one of Verizon Wireless' parent companies, Verizon Communications. In a separate deal, the companies said Thursday they are teaming on an initiative involving new mobile device chipsets and other products, including Bluetooth and wireless LAN products, optical network solutions, Multimedia over Coaxial Cable (MoCA) devices, GPS location technology, and DSL and fiber network components including set-top boxes. They'll also pursue technology cross-licensing opportunities, the companies said.
mschere
Will AT&T and T-Mobile order Samsung custom designed sets the day that that the ITC Trial starts..since delivery is usually more than six Months..and they use different spectrum..as do the Euros and Asians?..
mschere
OT:You only need a large pocket in your pants and you can also have a phone included ..LOL..
i'd rather own a super-mini notebook with wifi, wimax and 3.5g than a new phone. i want full browser capability. also, it needs to be instant on. and have a long battery.
Yes..
HTC enters India market by opening Dopod India
December 30, 2006
India is the second largest (population-wise) country in the world (over 1 billion citizens), so it is an important event that now HTC will be involved there more directly...
Dopod Communication (India) Private Limited, a PDA phone and Smartphone provider, today officially announced its entry in India. To mark the occasion Dopod International also unveiled three new handset models: the 818Pro, the C800 and the C720W.
With its entry in India, Dopod International would offer sophisticated and innovative converged solutions to the Indian consumers, which would be at par with the best designs and trends prevalent internationally. The distribution of its handsets models in India would start through a strategic tie-up with National Distributor, Jaina Marketing & Associates. In addition, the company will also initiate discussions with leading operators in the Indian market. In the first phase Dopod International plans to make its handsets available to Indian customers in 10 cities initially, and there are plans to increase to 25 cities within 2007 .
“We are thrilled to be a part of the Indian telecommunications market – one of the fastest growing and most dynamic in the world,” said Mr. Jack Tong, CEO, Dopod International Corp.
“Since its inception in 2002, Dopod International Corp. has been totally committed to providing the ultimate in digital connectivity to its customers. The launch of Dopod International here in India represents the start of a new and exciting chapter in the Indian telecommunications landscape. Our range of Windows Mobile devices namely the C800, C720 and 818Pro, will allow Indian business leaders to manage their business communications while being on the move and enjoy & experience true mobility,” he further added.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ajay Sharma, Regional Sales Manager, Dopod Communication (India), said, “The launch of the three handset models - C800, C720 and 818 Pro in India underline our recognition and commitment to the needs of enterprise & business segment in India. Today, we are pleased to offer handsets that aim to provide the combined power of telecom & IT through a unique, convergent solution with Microsoft that will change the way Indian business leaders & SMEs manage business communication while being on the move.”
In just two years, Dopod International Corp. has become Asia’s fastest growing mobile communications company largely due to its successful partnerships with two world class industry leaders: High Tech Computer (HTC) and Microsoft.
HTC is the world’s leading manufacturer of Smartphones and Pocket PCs and currently manufactures around 80 percent of the mobile phones running on the Windows Operating Systems. Today, HTC’s client list includes many of the prominent players in the electronic-device industry.
Microsoft’s robust Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System provides the ultimate unified environment for phone applications for Dopod. Its enhanced platform flexibility allows greater scope to customize devices and solutions. The platform also includes updated Microsoft Office software and persistent memory storage for more efficient data management; and a powerful multimedia experience with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile and support for hard drives.
Commenting on Dopod International Corp’s entry into the India market, Mr. Sumeet Gugnani, Business Group Head, Microsoft India, said, “ We are delighted to welcome Dopod International Corp, one of our leading Windows Mobile device partners in Asia, to India. Microsoft is committed to offering the highest value proposition to its customers both in terms of software and choice of form factors. Increasingly, we are seeing customers in India, like in other parts of the world, wanting and demanding Windows Mobile powered phones. Dopod International’s entry will further expand the portfolio of Windows Mobile devices available to the Indian consumer. I am confident that the Company will be able to replicate its Asian success in the Indian market too and we wish them all success in their endeavours.”
Dopod International Corp. is now in India after it has successfully established itself in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia.
I would be surprised if the IDCC/Apple PLA was not more complex than that revealed in the IDCC 8K..
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 6, 2007, InterDigital, Inc. companies InterDigital Technology Corporation, Tantivy Communications, Inc., and IPR Licensing, Inc. (collectively, InterDigital) signed a worldwide, non-transferable, non-exclusive, fixed-fee royalty-bearing patent license agreement with Apple Inc. (Apple). Under the seven-year license agreement, effective June 29, 2007, InterDigital granted a license to Apple under InterDigital's patent portfolio covering the current iPhone(TM) and certain future mobile phones, if any.
News from the European IDCC Analyst..that had released a sell IDCC/buy Qualcomm alert almost 2 years ago..produced an 11 million share day..
02 July, 2008
4G chipset development - All roads point to LTE
With Intel considering a possible LTE/ WiMax tie-up, how will that influence the traditional dominant players of the cellphone market?
According to Richard Kramer at Arete, a research and analyst company tracking the wireless industry, only thre chipmakers shipped over 100 million units in the wireless industry last year. Those three were Nokia/ST, Qualcomm and Ericsson.
This burgeoning scale meant that others were rapidly losing out. Kramer asks, who is going to take LTE chipsets, and at which cost. He predicts that without support from a top tier OEM, such as Nokia gives ST, TI and Broadcom, and Ericsson gives TI, then other players are going to lose out.
Given the fact that LTE will be responsible for perhaps 6-85 of handset volume, and Ericsson and Nokia will want the lion's share of that between them, then can the other companies support the level of R&D investment required to keep up?
Kramer envisages a model where IPR costs passed down to operators have to lessen, as chipmakers follow a different model.
Certainly this is the route Ericsson and others took when, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, NEC Corp, NextWave Wireless, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications all signed on to a press release stating a "mutual commitment to a framework for establishing predictable and more transparent maximum aggregate costs for licensing intellectual property rights that relate to 3GPP Long Term Evolution and Service Architecture evolution standards."
The parties said the framework is based on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing terms. The companies noted they support a maximum aggregate royalty level for essential IPR in handsets as a single-digit percentage of the sales price. For notebooks that might integrate LTE modems, the companies agreed to a single-digit dollar amount as the maximum royalty level.
That level of IPR take would probably mean that the vendors would seek profits instead through a channel pricing model, rather than on steep IPRs. This could and should make the cost of introducing a new technology more acceptable to operators who faced delays and cost with the development of 3G, where handset development was held back by disputes over IPRs and the costs of IPR.
Yet as well as Kramer's predictions, there is another area of investment plunging into OFDM chipsets that also threatens the business case of many players in the semi market -that of the WiMax chip vendors, and specificall Intel.
Intel sees itself as a company that can create markets b the force of its own investment - witness WiFi and now WiMax. It also sets trends, in order to seed its own future revenue streams. The problem for Intel as devices go multi-mode, and service offerings converge, is that it is nowhere in cellular chipset market. Of course, there is also an opportunity, as it could lead convergence from the PC/ WiFi side of the fence.
There was a notable softening of Intel's "WiMax is best" stance (to greatly simplify their arguments about time to market, cost and technical superiority)recently when Sean Maloney joined the small group of industry heavyweights calling for the wireless industry to unify its OFDM paths, which currently lie separate as LTE and WiMax.
Vodafone's soon-to-be-ex CEO Arun Sarin famously mused that perhaps WiMax could form the TDD part of LTE, but many thought Intell, which stands to gain the most from a vibrant standalone WiMax market, would resist.
Yet other chip makers in the WiMax market are quite happy to countenance the idea not just of making chips for both LTE and WiMax developers, but of developing multi-mode chips that would support devices to operate either on both standards, or be "switched on" to one or other standard as the OEM required. If you add to this the difficulties with the patent pool within WiMax, and the slow perdio of standardization and market development, a warmer Intel attitude toards LTE makes more sense.
Speaking to the BBC, Maloney said, "In our view they ought to be harmonized," He agreed with the industry consensus that when it comes to the iair interface, the two camps are about 80% similar.
"The main difference is that WiMAX is a couple of years ahead," he added, interestingly.
Apart from this being the standard WiMax camp line, this is important because wit so much development and R&D dollars sunk into WiMax already, there might be a case to be made that the cheapest way to get to LTE chipsets would be to leverage much of that investment (and associated IPR, obviously).
Maloney pointed out that is was possible even that the Wi-Fi/WiMAX Centrino 2 could be adapted for LTE, though he highlighted this"would certainly be a nice long term goal".
Just as interestingly, given our boxout on the MID market, Intel hopes that its Atom mobile internet device chip will give it with a re-entry into the mainstream mobile market after the sale of its XScale mobile processor division to Marvell. Atom's mobile form, known under the code Pineview is said to be ready in 2009 - a year before the first LTE networks are expected to be commercially live.
So there are signs that the traditional cellular chip vendors and developers may not have everything their own way - there are their own internal challenges to be addressed - and those of their ultimate end customers, the operators. Then there is the challenge from the WiMax developers, and there are players here such as Sequans who have valuable businesses - it's not all about Intel.
But crucially, the cellular players will view this as the market coming to them - not them having to work out the threat of Intel.
"There's a lot more to this business than making chipsets to run in PCs and notebooks that are only ever really used in a static environment. We understand the demands of mobility, of power management, of processor power, that mobility paces on device," one developer told us. "Intel has made a great business with WiFi, and is now having less success with WiMax. It realizes the future is converged, mobile devices, and it is sitting on the wrong side of that convergence divide."
However the market breaks down over LTE chipsets, there is perhaps a bigger question to ask at the moment. As operators sweat 3G and HSPA assets for some time to come, will there be enough end investment in LTE to justify any of these business models. Now that really is a bearish question.
Looking Forward to the MID range
Forward Concepts has announced the publication of a new study that covers the market prospects of the emerging Mobile Internet Device (MID) that serves a gap between high-end smartphones and ultra-portable PCs (UMPCs).
Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) represent a new class of mobile communications and lifestyle devices. Its hardware, software and form factor will require design from the ground up in order to meet market requirements for features, price, performance, and power requirements.
- The user interface will be key to success and will likely need to be capable of responding not only to touch-based inputs but also keep pace with other evolving input methods such as ones based on motion, gesture, placement, etc.
- Although Apple's 3G iPhone plows new ground in Internet access, user interaction and utility, we don't consider it to be a MID, since we believe a true MID also requires a larger (4- to 6-inch) screen with higher resolution (VGA), TV out and optional Mobile TV capabilities.
- Global MID shipments will grow from 305,000 units shipped in 2008 to almost 40 million in 2012, reaching $12 billion in revenue.
- Integrated circuits for MIDs are forecast to grow from $29 million in 2008 to $2.6 billion in 2012.
- Intel has a much better shot at UMPCs, being predominantly an enterprise play, where x86 compatibility is important, and with battery life expectations in line with notebooks.
- Texas Instruments, with its mature and proven OMAP application processor family and the largest market share of the stand-alone Smartphone applications processor market, is one of the two best-positioned non-X86 semiconductor vendors for supplying stand-alone applications processors for all classes of MIDs.
- Qualcomm is the other best-positioned non-X86 semiconductor vendor, with its powerful new SnapDragon application processor and the company's market-leading 3G wireless solutions required for the MID market.
- Other chip suppliers will have plays in the MID market, including Nvidia, with its strong graphics capability which will play well for gaming applications and Samsung, with its applications processor experience and stacked memory capability.
mschere
802xx and 3.5G Technology is royalty bearing for IDCC..
WiBro Looks to Mini-Notebooks for Sales Breakthrough
03 July 2008
To encourage subscription to WiBro service, KT runs joint marketing with mini-notebook manufactures.
The WiBro service provider will offer those who newly sign up mini-notebook computers such as HP, Asus and Kohjinsha on special, knocking about $ 200 off. As mini-notebooks are already low in price, consumers can enjoy almost a 30% discount, if only they promise to use WiBro at least for 18 months.
The mini-notebooks to be sold at promotional prices are HP 2133, Asus EeePC 701 and Kohjinsha E9.
KT said, "A mini-note book takes portability as its most important quality and it is the very device that can create maximum synergy with wireless broadband. We will strengthen cooperation with manufacturers to combine WiBro with a wide range of digital devices such as PMP and navigation systems.”
Unlike UMPC, mini-notebooks enjoy increasing popularity and attention what the mini-notebook and WiBro put together will lead to is expected to attract the market attention. As of June, the number of KT WiBro subscribers is 200,000.
Meanwhile, to overcome the chronic problem of limited coverage, KT will introduce WiBro Wave 2 with enhanced performance and enlarge service coverage in Seoul and the neighobring provinces in October.
InterDigital(R) Signs Both Asustek And Pegatron to Worldwide 2G And 3G Patent License Agreements
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2008--InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) today announced that its patent licensing subsidiaries have signed non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing patent license agreements with ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated (Asustek) and Pegatron Corporation, both of which are based in Taiwan. Each agreement covers the sale of wireless terminal units and infrastructure built to cellular standards including Second Generation (2G and 2.5G) standards and Third Generation (3G) standards, including TD-SCDMA, and products based on non-cellular wireless IEEE 802-based standards, for the duration of the life of the licensed patents.
Asustek sells PDA's, notebooks, computers, and mobile phones under the popular Asus brand. Pegatron is a leading Taiwanese ODM that manufactures a wide range of components and assemblies for the global electronics industry.
"These new agreements with two of Taiwan's premiere companies continue InterDigital's momentum in licensing its rich and widely-recognized portfolio of patented inventions for 2G and 3G to leading mobile device manufacturers throughout the world," commented Lawrence Shay, President of InterDigital's patent subsidiaries.
+1 in Spades
mschere
A settlement with Samsung in all probability also ends the Nokia ITC action and any need for an Appellate Court to possibly usurp the authority of the ITC or for Luckern to hear the name "NOKIA" anymore..LOL.
Olddog--As you said, those comments were from the ALJ early in the case. Much has happened since then. There had been the initial requirement for settlmement negotiations to take place prior to the severance of the case, when the trial originally had been scheduled for April, and those reports were submitted to the ALJ. I believe that those settlement negotiations did not involve the ALJ and that the case would have proceeded to trial without a further settlement conference in the absence of the Batts fiasco and the severance. I have the feeling that the settlement negotiations ordered for last week were a bit different and I wouldn't be surprised if the ALJ played a more active role than what he hinted at in the transcript that you quoted from. Again, this is surmise by me. IMHO
Royalty generating for IDCC.
Dopod Communication (India) Private Limited, a leading PDA phone and Smartphone provider, has achieved another breakthrough today with the launch of the U1000 - the world’s first 3.5G mini notebook. Combining wireless Internet, mini notebook, mobile phone, camera, GPS navigation and other functions, the U1000 brings to over-achievers a convenient and enjoyable lifestyle on the go.
This powerful device comes with an industry-first 127mm VGA LCD screen, giving users a high quality visual experience when they view documents, browse web pages or watch movies. Apart from being equipped with a detachable integrated cover and QWERTY keyboard, what makes the U1000 unique is that this mini notebook doubles up as a phone as well. In addition, it has an in-built 3 mega-pixel camera with auto-focus and flash. This mini powerhouse is packed with features and functions most sought-after by modern professionals, thus satisfying their needs in one device and bringing to reality the promises of a truly, smart and unrestricted mobile lifestyle.
Since 2006, many big operators have started to actively push out 3.5G and High Speed Data Packet Access (HSDPA) - the wireless transmission technology that evolved from 3G and the next big thing in wireless communications of the future. The arrival of this frequency age has also made it possible for consumers to use mobile phones to watch TV, listen to the radio and access other online multimedia functions. Introducing the U1000 to the market allows Dopod International to satisfy its customers’ desire for such compact devices that combine work and play.
Jack Tong, CEO of Dopod International Corp says, “Following the popularity of our 900 – the smallest 3G mini-notebook - and taking into consideration the development trend of mobile devices, the U1000 represents an innovation of its time. This mini notebook demonstrates our strong emphasis on consumer’s needs and fortifies our leadership position in the smart phone and PDA phone industry. Our goal is to constantly innovate and break new grounds, so as to help our customers realise a more convenient lifestyle through mobile devices.”
OT:I did likewise, but 3 times.LOL
I retired as early as I could
OT: "The Law of Karma" has survived...In the early 50's Eastman Kodak was a major supplier to me while in the Pharmaceutical Industry..and now his Legal decisions will supply Major satisfaction to me..LOL
He was a patent examiner in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from 1956 to 1960, and he began his career as a chemist at Eastman Kodak.
mschere
Good news..As CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE and probably well over 75 years of age..he will have a low tolerance for lenghthy B.S. trials..
As Chief Administrative Law Judge, Luckern will provide administrative guidance and leadership to assure a thorough, yet expeditious, processing of the agency's section 337 investigation caseload. He will continue to preside in section 337 investigations as well.
mschere
OT:
Mattel Eclipses GM in Value on Toy-Car Gains
By Jeff Green and Heather Burke
July 4 (Bloomberg) -- Mattel Inc., helped by rising sales of Matchbox and Hot Wheels toy cars, has a larger market value than General Motors Corp. for the first time as record U.S. gasoline prices crimp sales of real cars and trucks.
GM shares fell to the lowest since 1954 this week after an analyst said bankruptcy was ``not impossible'' if the auto market continues to deteriorate. GM's U.S. unit sales fell 18 percent in June.
Mattel is surpassing GM even after the toymaker reported its first quarterly loss in almost three years in April, a reflection of the diverging outlook for the two companies. Mattel may return to profitability after the first quarter, while GM will probably report losses through 2009 as buyers spurn pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles, analysts said.
``Hot Wheels and Matchbox are basic, low-priced toys, so they appeal to consumers, in the U.S. and especially in less affluent countries, who may not be able to afford more expensive toys,'' Sean McGowan, a toy analyst at Needham & Co. in New York, said yesterday in an e-mail. He recommends buying Mattel shares.
FYI.The Toshiba G810 is made by Quanta..and the expected S/E Xperia is made by HTC..
Spb Software's apps come pre-installed on Toshiba Portégé G810
There's a trend among Windows Mobile smartphone makers - everyone and their mama is making custom user interfaces that sit on top of the Microsoft's mobile OS. We've seen HTC and Gigabyte doing it, and Sony Ericsson will rollout its own UI with the Xperia launch.
Toshiba doesn't want to miss the boat, but they don't have their own solution. Hence, they're licensing Spb Software's apps to enhance the user experience on its Portégé G810 smartphone. The end result is the newly created Toshiba Touch UI which combines Spb Mobile Shell, a customized version of Spb Full Screen Keyboard, the Spb Pocket Plus smart scrolling component, and other Windows Mobile customization enhancements.
http://www.intomobile.com/2008/07/04/spb-softwares-apps-come-pre-installed-on-toshiba-portege-g810.html
mschere
The next SlimChip win? ( More CIA TYPE non-transparancy, even from Giant Wireless....Who is the renowned European mobile phone player?)LOL
We are currently working enthusiastically on developing products based on the Wi-Fi and 3G technologies and we
have every reason to look forward to the commercialization.
In the area of 3G, we have teamed up with a renowned European mobile phone player to jointly develop and
commercialise wireless products, USB Modem and 3.5G Mobile Phone based on the technology. Market roll-out for
these products is expected to take place in the second half of FY2008.
Giant Wireless has a wide distribution network in the US which we believe will form a solid platform to launch these
new products.
To maintain our competitiveness, besides enhancing our cost efficiencies and productivity, we will also continue to
partner hi-tech companies to develop up-and-coming mainstream products with greater value.
http://www.giant.com.hk/content/84/12/1/E_AR0705016(0955).pdf
mschere
The missing SlimChip WINS?
Asustek to offer Eee PC with built-in 3G wireless
Taiwan vendor will offer an Eee PC later this year with built-in 3G connectivity
7/4/2008
Later this year, Asustek will offer a version of its Eee PC mini-laptops with built-in 3G (third generation mobile telecommunications) to compete with rivals that are doing the same, a company representative said.
The devices could be out as early as the end of September in Europe.
A few Taiwanese companies are planning to add 3G wireless connectivity to their laptops, and at least one already has. Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has already signed up wireless service providers in Europe to distribute its G10IL mini-netbook, which should be in stores by September or October.
The devices come with internal 3G modules for HSDPA and HSUPA (High Speed Downlink/Uplink Packet Access). Current mini-laptop owners can go to service providers and get 3G cards, along with a wireless plan, to use the networks any time.
The Eee PCs and other mini-notebooks with 3G built-in will likely be bundled with 3G contracts from a service provider, which could lower their initial hardware cost. Mobile service providers often subsidize a portion of the cost of handsets and other devices and make the money back over the life of the 3G contract.
The representative said prices of Eee PCs with built in 3G would vary depending on service contracts.
The latest Eee PC models, the 901, 1000 and 1000H cost between US$550-$660 in Taiwan.
IMO:There is a 70% chance that the ICC made an AWARD in Favor of InterDigital in the "5 Month period."
We will find out the "real facts" when IDCC files its 8K on the matter..In any event Samsung will pay for 2G monies.
Both Samsung and Interdigital brought the
Nokia Settlement to the attention of the Panel,
but disputed its effect upon the issues
presented in the Samsung II Arbitration.
Specifically, the parties disagreed as to
whether Samsung could elect the Nokia
Settlement, pursuant to the Samsung PLA’s
“equal footing” clause, as a reference point for
determining Samsung’s Period 2 royalty
obligation. (Samsung’s May 10, 2006 Ltr. at
2.) The Panel twice requested the parties to
submit additional evidence and argument in
support of their respective positions on this
issue. (See Samsung II Panel’s May 11, 2006
Ltr. at 1-2; Samsung II Panel’s May 22, 2006
E-mail.) On May 24, 2006, the Panel
requested additional briefing and set a
“further hearing” regarding the Nokia
Settlement for June 20, 2006. (Samsung II
Panel’s May 26, 2006 Ltr. at 1-2.)
Subsequently, by letter dated June 1,
2006, Interdigital asserted that the Nokia
Settlement had “no bearing on Samsung’s
liability for Period 2 royalties.” (Interdigital’s
June 1, 2006 Ltr. at 1.) In its response letter,
Samsung stated, inter alia, that
The Nokia settlement at this time has
no legally binding effect on this
proceeding. . . . The future effect of
the Nokia settlement is not the subject
of this arbitration. While the parties
disagree as to the nature or effect of
the Nokia settlement [under the “equal
footing” clause] that could impact on
their relationship, the parties appear to
agree that the arbitrators need not rule
on whether Samsung may or even
must elect the Nokia settlement now.
Rather, if an “election of the Nokia
settlement” by Samsung is made, any
dispute over that election will be
resolved later not now.
(Samsung’s June 12, 2006 Ltr. at 1-2
(emphases added).)
Thus, on June 15, 2006,
the Panel canceled the hearing previously
scheduled for June 20, stating that it had
“reviewed all of the Parties’ submissions
regarding the Nokia Settlement,” and
concluded that “the Parties are in agreement
that the Nokia Settlement is not to be
considered by the [Panel].” (Samsung II
Panel’s June 15, 2006 Ltr. at 1.) The Panel
found that, “in view of the Parties[’]
agreement . . . , the [Panel] does not believe
that a further hearing is required.” (Id.)
By letter dated June 26, 2006, Samsung
sought to clarify its earlier position regarding
the Nokia Settlement, stating that, while it
deemed the Nokia Settlement to have no
“legally binding effect” on the Samsung II
Arbitration because “Samsung ha[d] not yet
elected that agreement,”6 that did “not mean
that the Nokia Settlement is legally irrelevant
to this proceeding — far from it.”
(Samsung’s June 26, 2006 Ltr. at 1-2.)
Samsung also argued that the existence and
the terms of the Nokia Settlement supported
Samsung’s position that it “has no royalty
obligation to InterDigital at this time,” and
requested that the parties’ “letters and
exhibits” relating to the Nokia Settlement —
including “this letter and enclosed exhibits”
— be included in “the official record of the
hearing.” (Id. at 2-6.) However, Samsung did
not renew its request for a hearing. (See id.)
Subsequently, by letter dated July 11,
2006, the Panel “confirm[ed] that the [Panel]
has closed the hearings in this matter effective
June 26, 2006” — the date of Samsung’s final
letter submission. (Samsung II Panel’s July
11, 2006 Ltr.)
At oral argument regarding the
cross-petitions, the parties indicated that an
evidentiary hearing is scheduled to be held
before the Samsung III Panel on February 6,
2008, and that a decision would follow, at the
earliest, five to eight months thereafter. (See
Oral Arg. Tr. at 20.)
Second, with regard to the status of the
other proceeding, Samsung initiated the
Samsung III Arbitration on October 26, 2006,
and filed an amended request for arbitration at
some point prior to January 30, 2007. (See
Samsung’s Jan. 30, 2007 Ltr. at 1.) At oral
argument regarding the instant cross-petitions,
counsel for Samsung indicated that the
Samsung III Panel would receive the parties’
opening briefs on December 14, 2007,
conduct an evidentiary hearing in February
2008, and, most likely, issue an award by May
15, 2008. (Oral Arg. Tr. at 22.) However,
counsel for Interdigital indicated that the May
15 date for the issuance of an award was “not
a hard cap,” and predicted that it would
almost certainly take much longer than five
and one-half months for the Samsung III
Arbitration to be fully completed. (See id. at
24-25.)
Thus, it is undisputed that the foreign
proceeding at issue here had not yet been
initiated at the time this action was filed, and,
as of the date of this Order, opening briefs had
not even been filed. In addition, based on the
parties’ representations and the pace of the
prior arbitrations between the parties, it
appears that the Samsung III Arbitration will
not conclude for, at least, five to eight months.
Thus, because the Samsung III Arbitration is
in a preliminary phase and is unlikely to
conclude for an extended period of time, this
factor overwhelmingly weighs against
adjourning enforcement of the Award.
Third, although it is not clear whether the
Award “will receive greater scrutiny” in the
Samsung III Arbitration than in this Court,
Samsung speculates that the Samsung III
Panel may effectively set aside or suspend the
findings set forth in the Award by concluding
that the Nokia Settlement, rather than the
Nokia PLA, should be used to determine
Samsung’s Period 2 royalty obligation. Thus,
due to the possibility that the foreign
proceeding at issue here will effectively set
aside the dictates of the Award, this factor
mildly favors adjourning enforcement of the
Award pending resolution of the Samsung III
Arbitration.
Fourth, the relevant characteristics of the
Samsung III Arbitration strongly weigh in
favor of enforcement because the arbitration
was initiated (i) with the express goal of
“supersed[ing]” and/or “render[ing] moot” the
findings in the Award (see Samsung’s Opp.
Br. at 23); (ii) after the underlying
enforcement proceeding was initiated in this
Court; and (iii) by the party opposing
enforcement of the Award in federal court.12
The Court cannot draw a conclusion on the
present record as to whether Samsung
initiated the Samsung III Arbitration with the
“intent to hinder or delay resolution of [the
instant] dispute.” Europcar, 156 F.3d at 318.
The Court notes, however, that Samsung
initiated the Samsung III Arbitration after the
commencement of the instant action, and now
relies on the mere fact that the Samsung III
Arbitration will soon begin as the principle
basis to adjourn enforcement of the Award in
this Court. Thus, it could be plausibly
inferred from Samsung’s actions that it filed
the Samsung III Arbitration with the intent, at
least in part, to prolong the resolution of the
dispute currently before this Court.
With regard to the fifth and sixth factors,
the parties have not persuasively argued that
any hardships and/or “other circumstances”
— that is, beyond the concerns already taken
into account herein — should figure
significantly in the Court’s analysis of
Samsung’s request for a stay.
Thus, on balance, the above-cited factors
favor enforcement of the Award in order to
avoid unjustified delay in “facilitat[ing] the
recognition and enforcement” of the Award.
mschere
Thanks for the news..IMO:With a guarantee of Samsung 2G monies..IDCC can afford to play hardball & hold out to get 100% of their 3G rate or proceed to trial..There should be a detailed 8K Re:2G Monday, either the ICC is still comatose or they ruled in IDCC's favor..
IDCC motion to vacate the stay. I guess the ICC are still sitting on their arse's. Given it was filed yesterday I don't think we can conclude the settlement discussion was unsuccessful.
7/2/08 Appellee InterDigital Communications, LLC,
Appellee Interdigital Technology
Corporation motion for vacating stay filed
with proof of service. [Entry date Jul 3
2008 ] [MP]
mschere
+1..except we may not get current stock price updates..LOL
Ericsson and Samsung 2G and 3G Licence Agreement
9th July , 2007
Europe / ASIA : Ericsson has concluded a worldwide patent license agreement with Samsung.
Under the terms of a worldwide, royalty-bearing agreement, Ericsson has granted Samsung a non-exclusive license under Ericsson's patent portfolio for the GSM, TDMA, GPRS, EDGE and WCDMA mobile telephony standards, to develop, manufacture and sell 2G and 3G subscriber and infrastructure equipment.
In return, Samsung provides a royalty payment, as well as a reciprocal license to Ericsson.
The agreement confirms Ericsson's solid patent portfolio in mobile technology and specifically gives Samsung access to Ericsson's portfolio of WCDMA patents - the most extensive in the industry.
"We accelerate the development of 3G and Mobile Internet and leverage further on our technology leadership and patent portfolio," says Torbjörn Nilsson ( inset ), Senior Vice President at Ericsson. "The Ericsson 3G IPR portfolio is extremely strong and is required by any company developing 3G products."
Ericsson has about 40% market share in 3G/WCDMA as well as in GSM/GPRS/Edge - and also the industry's strongest R&D commitment with over 10,000 granted patents worldwide.
OLD post..
Posted by: mschere Date: Monday, May 19, 2008 3:36:22 PM
In reply to: my3sons87 who wrote msg# 220227 Post # of 224764
Samsung settled their last ITC case with Ericsson, prior to trial, cross licensed and is now a net payer for 2G/3G to Ericy..
Dual-mode will now have a new standard in China with InterDigital WCDMA/HSXPA technology and the new 3G iPHONE..
OLD NEWS
MII Releases Standard For Dual-mode TD-SCDMA/GSM Mobile Phones
Ministry of Information Industry of China has formally released a series of standards, technical specifications and testing methods for dual-mode TD-SCDMA/GSM and GPRS mobile phones.
Jointly drafted by six units of Telecom Research Institute of MII, Datang Telecom, ZTE, Spreadtrum, Tianqi Technology and Commit, the new standard makes YDC 063-2007 and YDC 064-2007 as the technical specification and testing method of dual-mode mobile phones, respectively. It is formulated to coordinate with the process of the commercial use of TD-SCDMA and to guide the development of TD terminal chips and other terminal products.
Dual-mode means to have mobile phones own the functions of the two networks of TD-SCDMA and GSM/GPRS and enables the two networks to be online at the same time.
Source:cn-c114.net
2007-10-26
mschere
Good luck..It only is selling at 9X trailing earnings..
OT:Burger King?
It is no secret to the Spreadtrum Analysts, stockholders that the company is developing a tri-mode TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/GSM chip, that is why they purchased Quorum!...The only facts that were made public and not by Interdigital..but by Spreadtrum in its Form-20 and this Board is that IDCC is Licensed with Spreadtrum.. The availability of InterDigital IP only makes it easier for Spreadtrum to grow as a one stop shop with China OEM's.....
"The combination of Spreadtrum's leading single-chip baseband solutions with Quorum's complementary, low-power high-performance RF designs is expected to strengthen Spreadtrum's competitive position in the wireless market, including in 2G, 3G, RF, baseband, physical layer software, protocol and applications. Since its founding in 2003, Quorum has created multi-band transceiver designs ranging from GSM/GPRS/EDGE to WCDMA and 3G HSDPA application, plus a recently announced TD-SCDMA platform."
If IDCC/Sprectrum is developing a tri-mode TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/GSM chip, no wonder they wanted to keep it secret as long as possible. I think we let the secret out. I hope we did no harm
mschere
The combination of Spreadtrum's leading single-chip baseband solutions with Quorum's complementary, low-power high-performance RF designs is expected to strengthen Spreadtrum's competitive position in the wireless market, including in 2G, 3G, RF, baseband, physical layer software, protocol and applications. Since its founding in 2003, Quorum has created multi-band transceiver designs ranging from GSM/GPRS/EDGE to WCDMA and 3G HSDPA application, plus a recently announced TD-SCDMA platform.
Press Release
Spreadtrum Communications Corp.
Release date: January 16, 2008
Spreadtrum Communications Completes Acquisition of Quorum Systems
SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 16 - Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPRD), one of China's leading wireless baseband chipset providers, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Quorum Systems, Inc. ("Quorum"), a San Diego-based fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design of highly integrated CMOS radio frequency (RF) transceivers. Spreadtrum announced on November 18, 2007, that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Quorum for $55 million in cash and $15 million in stock, with up to an additional $6 million in cash for performance based earn-outs expected to be achieved within two years after the close of the transaction. Spreadtrum expects the combined entity to provide a more competitive and complete wireless platform, providing Spreadtrum with more design flexibility while expanding its addressable markets. Prior to the closing, Spreadtrum and Quorum were issued an export license by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the transaction was reviewed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
With the acquisition of Quorum, Spreadtrum gains a highly skilled RF engineering team of 30 engineers with an average of 10 years of industry experience. The combination of Spreadtrum's leading single-chip baseband solutions with Quorum's complementary, low-power high-performance RF designs is expected to strengthen Spreadtrum's competitive position in the wireless market, including in 2G, 3G, RF, baseband, physical layer software, protocol and applications. Since its founding in 2003, Quorum has created multi-band transceiver designs ranging from GSM/GPRS/EDGE to WCDMA and 3G HSDPA application, plus a recently announced TD-SCDMA platform.
About Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.: Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; the "Company") is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops, and markets baseband processor solutions for the mobile wireless communications market. The Company combines its semiconductor design expertise with its software development capabilities to deliver highly-integrated baseband processors with multimedia functionality and power management. The Company has developed its solutions based on an open development platform, enabling its customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich and meet their cost and time-to-market requirements.
About Quorum Systems, Inc.: Quorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company that develops highly integrated CMOS radio frequency (RF) transceivers. Based in San Diego, California, USA, Quorum has focused on developing key intellectual property that enables multi-band radios to be low cost, low power and high performance. For more information about the company and its products please visit www.quorumsystems.com .
mschere
Sampling today, Quorum's QS3000 represents the industry's most highly integrated single-chip radio transceiver for combined 3G HSDPA and GSM-EDGE (HEDGE) applications.Implemented on a single die, this low-power bulk CMOS device not only supports Quad-Band EDGE, but also supports Tri-band WCDMA, including HSDPA without the need for area and cost-consuming external LNAs or transmit SAW filters.
l Standard analog I-Q interface for GSM and WCDMA basehands, including 2 SPIs for individual control
l Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and Tri-band WCDMA with HSDPA (and HSUPA ready)
l Highly integrated true single-chip multi-mode, multi-band HEDGE transceiver
l Available in 7mm × 7mm × 0.9mm, 100BGA package (RoHS compliant)
l GSM and WCDMA transmit paths require no external (SAW) filtering
l Supports compressed and non-compressed modes and HSDPA to Cat.10
l Supports Band I through Band VI, FOMA800 and PCS1700
l Fully integrated LNAs for all bands of operation
l Completely integrated frequency synthesizer and VCO
l All transmit output stages are single-ended and matched to 50Ω
Customers are advised to consult with a Spreadtrum sales representative before placing orders. All information and circuit diagrams in this document are presented “as is”; no license is granted by implication or otherwise.
Spreadtrum Announces SC6600V: First Single-Chip Demodulator/Decoder for CMMB-Based Mobile TV
Date:2008-5-7
May 7, 2008, Shanghai, China - Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRD), one of China's leading wireless baseband chipset providers, plans to announce its new mobile TV single chip solution, the SC6600V, the first demodulator/decoder chip for CMMB-based mobile TV during the "Asia Future TV 2008" conference. China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting (CMMB) is a mobile television and multimedia broadcasting standard independently developed and specified in China by the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television (SARFT). The SC6600V is Spreadtrum's new achievement in core chip technology for mobile multimedia broadcasting and it marks the latest in Spreadtrum's family of wireless and multimedia chip solutions. The SC6600V can work as both a stand-alone solution or with an external host device, such as Spreadtrum's family of GSM/GPRS baseband chips including the SC6600R, SC6600H, SC6800D, and others.
Spreadtrum's new SC6600V solution is an integrated CMMB demodulator and source decoder chip and is the first single chip solution that supports both AVS and H.264 video decoding standards. As the first CMMB single chip solution for mobile TV, the SC6600V is designed for feature phones. The SC6600V adopts an integrated platform design for communications and mobile multimedia to reduce the design period of Spreadtrum's customers. The SC6600V comes with a suite of Driver Application Programming Interfaces (API) to promote fast, rich customization of features and also provides an external tuner interface that can work with mainstream CMMB RF tuners. This design platform, with its wide range of applications and low product cost, should address Spreadtrum's customers' time-to-market and product differentiation requirements. Spreadtrum's SC6600V single-chip solution is designed to enable handset makers and carriers to offer mobile TV feature in feature phones at reasonable prices, instead of being relegated to expensive SmartPhones as most mobile TV solutions are currently. The successful development of the SC6600V should greatly help new mobile TV phones to enter the market and enable the commercial deployment of mobile TV prior to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Compared with traditional TV viewing, mobile TV is a new digital TV service that allows viewers to enjoy not only broadcast TV programs but also interactive applications over cellular networks as well. At every level of the mobile TV value-chain carriers, handset providers, infrastructure owners, content providers, broadcasters and semiconductor suppliers are increasing efforts behind their mobile TV plans to create new growth drivers for the mobile multimedia business. This highlighted effort has a solid underlying reason, as China had a market of over 547 million mobile phone users as of the end of 2007. With mobile TV, carriers can take full advantage of the network to provide more value-added services and the broadcasters to expand their user base through rich content resources and to achieve the mobility of the broadcasting network. CMMB is a homegrown mobile TV standard that applies to mobile devices such as mobile phones, PDAs and Portable Media Players (PMPs). It features free mobility, rich video and data services. In addition, it provides consumers with cost-effective mobile TV service that satisfies most consumers' needs and is expected to be used in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Mr. Ma Jv, President, Academy of Broadcasting Science of the State Administration of Radio Film and Television, indicated that, "We are very glad that Spreadtrum has developed the SC6600V, the first CMMB-based Mobile TV single chip solution for mobile phones, which integrated demultiplex, channel decoder and source decoder. We believe that it will help CMMB start to grow its market quickly, and we hope Spreadtrum will continue to unleash its technology strengths, allowing it to contribute to the CMMB industry's ongoing development and road to becoming prosperous."
Referring to the release of SC6600V chip, Dr. Ping Wu, President and CEO of Spreadtrum, said, "Spreadtrum has devoted considerable resources to the research and development of mobile multimedia technology for several years. We believe that Spreadtrum not only plays a leading role in chip design and commercialization, but also contributes significantly to the industrialization of homegrown standards. Spreadtrum's SC6600V chip shows Spreatrum's deep expansion in the mobile multimedia field. The launch of SC6600V single chip solution shows Spreadtrum's consistent support to China's independently created standards building on its prior design successes in TD-SCDMA and AVS. We believe terminal products using Spreadtrum's mobile TV solutions should come to market in the near future. Spreadtrum remains dedicated to supporting the introduction of mobile TV solutions ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. We sincerely hope that every family in China can watch and enjoy 2008 Olympic Games through handsets based on Spreadtrum's mobile TV solution as if they are watching the games on the scene."
About shipment
At present, the SC6600V has performed well in field trials. Spreadtrum will commence sampling of the SC6600V in Q2 2008.
Currently ZTE is claiming to be the 6th largest handset vendor..
Spreadtrum, ZTE Partner to Promote TD-SCDMA
Date:2007-9-10
China-based Spreadtrum Communications Co. Ltd and Zhongxing Telecommunication-Equipment Enterprise (ZTE) Corp. have entered a TD-SCDMA partnership agreement to help speed up development and commercialization of the technology.
Both companies have invested in the R&D of complementary TD-SCDMA products for the past several years, Spreadtrum in baseband chipset and ZTE in system equipment. The companies also share a common vision in how to further develop TD-SCDMA technology and the industry.
Through the partnership, the companies will cooperate in a number of projects designed to improve the functionality of TD-SCDMA system and terminals and introduce additional TD-SCDMA commercial products.
China Mobile Wins TD-SCDMA "188" Numbers
China Mobile, MIIT, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, TD-SCDMA, Telecom
Jul 03, 2008
China Mobile has acquired mobile numbers starting with "188" for its TD-SCDMA network, reports qq.com. China Mobile will likely begin releasing these numbers nationwide after it releases TD-SCDMA numbers in Qingdao and Baoding in mid-July, said the report. Including the newly obtained 100 million "188" numbers, China mobile now possesses 130 million TD-SCDMA mobile network numbers, said the report. Rumor has it that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will award China Mobile with "189" numbers as well.
mschere
Thanks..Again you are truly a Gentleman...
Loop..Question..In the 10% chance that the ICC has reviewed the Samsung 3 and the only change was the Monetary Award of the balance of 2006..would IDCC have to first go back to the lower Court to Affirm and then go back to the Appellate Court to modify the Current Appeal.? TIA
Ditto! Your pension from this Board will not vest for 2 more years.
Good Morning, Jim Lurgio! Your board members have spoken. We respectfully decline your offer to retire from service. This will always be YOUR board, so you may as well be the one who keeps it on course. The news is never ALL Good on any investment, and you certainly have as much right as anyone to call the breaks as you see 'em. Gitty Up!
+1 !
It is incredible that a "Wireless Expert" would stir up trouble by having some inquire about who the "Leading Asian Fabless Semiconductor Licensee" is at the Annual Stockholder meeting because stockholders are ENTITLED to transparency....Spreadtrum has about 6 month's to close deals for the use of InterDigital Software in the largest Terminal Market on the Planet, and Increase the value of Management's stock options.
Exclusivity. InterDigital agrees that, from the Effective Date until one year after the Effective Date, it shall not enter into any agreement to license any software and technology that constitutes a part of the Modem Software and Technology licensed to Spreadtrum under this Agreement to any other company based in, or with primary operations in, the People’s Republic of China.
"We are also not privy to anything but the tip of the iceberg of the relevant information that is going into the decisions made in KOP every day and the many, many associated actions taken. I don't get the point of the second guessing that has gone on here ad-nauseum for the ten years I've been on these boards."
mschere