Nvidia and Intellectual Ventures have partnered to buy a set of patents developed and owned by IPWireless. The patent portfolio comprises approximately 500 wireless patents, including in such areas as LTE, LTE-Advanced and 3G/4G technologies. The acquisition is viewed as another sign that the company is getting more serious about diversifying beyond its gamer-friendly graphics cards. For instance, the portfolio is believed to be complementary to its Tegra processor with LTE connectivity, which is expected to deliver in 2013.
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Nvidia Deal Puts a New Spin on Patent-Portfolio Acquisition
Posted by: Erika Morphy May 15, 2012 10:05 AMNvidia and Intellectual Ventures have partnered to buy a set of patents developed and owned by IPWireless. The patent portfolio comprises approximately 500 wireless patents, including in such areas as LTE, LTE-Advanced and 3G/4G technologies. The acquisition is viewed as another sign that the company is getting more serious about diversifying beyond its gamer-friendly graphics cards. For instance, the portfolio is believed to be complementary to its Tegra processor with LTE connectivity, which is expected to deliver in 2013.