All items tagged with licensing (90)

Fraunhofer IIS Licenses xHE-AAC Audio Codec Software to Facebook

August 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Fraunhofer IIS Licenses xHE-AAC Audio Codec Software to Facebook

Fraunhofer IIS, the primary developer of the xHE-AAC audio codec, announced the licensing of its xHE-AAC and MPEG-D DRC software implementation to Facebook, Inc. xHE-AAC is the latest member of the MPEG AAC audio codec family, and Fraunhofer played a substantial role in the development of xHE-AAC and the MPEG-D loudness and dynamic range control metadata standard.

LG Electronics Licenses xHE-AAC and AAC-ELD Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

July 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

LG Electronics Licenses xHE-AAC and AAC-ELD Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

Fraunhofer IIS announced that LG Electronics has licensed its xHE-AAC and AAC Enhanced Low Delay (AAC-ELD) audio codec implementations for use in its home entertainment products. As a global innovator in consumer electronics technology, LG Electronics recognizes the importance of these latest generation AAC codecs for adaptive audio and video streaming with improved quality, supporting variable network conditions.

AKM Partners with Silentium On Automotive Noise Control Solution

July 9, 2021 by Joao Martins

AKM Partners with Silentium On Automotive Noise Control Solution

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silentium have signed a license agreement to develop engine order cancellation (EOC) solutions that reduce the impact of engine noise in the car cabin. By incorporating Silentium's proven EOC software, combined with AKM semiconductor and sensor technologies, vehicle manufacturers will be able to quickly implement systems that improve fuel efficiency by reducing reliance on heavy noise dampening materials.

Alango Technologies Now Licensing Hearing Enhancement Technology to OEMs

June 30, 2021 by Joao Martins

Alango Technologies Now Licensing Hearing Enhancement Technology to OEMs

Alango Technologies announced that OEMs and ODMs will now be able to license the same technologies that power its BeHear Bluetooth assistive hearing headsets. The audio and voice embedded DSP software specialist firm is now licensing its set of software technologies for full-featured customer-fit hearing personalization and amplification, enabling the rapid development of advanced hearables in new designs and form-factors.

Skullcandy Confirms Partnership with Bragi for Software Upgradable True Wireless Earbuds

June 29, 2021 by Joao Martins

Skullcandy Confirms Partnership with Bragi for Software Upgradable True Wireless Earbuds

Skullcandy, the headphone company from Park City, Utah, announced a partnership with Bragi, the inventor and largest intellectual property owner of true wireless headphones, now licensing its software to brands and manufacturers worldwide. The partnership enables Skullcandy to create truly smart, future-proof audio products, infused with easy-to-use, transformative technology incorporating Bragi’s software platform featuring embedded AI.

StreamUnlimited Licenses Fraunhofer’s MPEG-H Audio Decoder Software and Joins the MPEG-H Trademark Program

June 24, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

StreamUnlimited Licenses Fraunhofer’s MPEG-H Audio Decoder Software and Joins the MPEG-H Trademark Program

Fraunhofer IIS, the primary inventor of the MPEG-H 3D Audio standard, and StreamUnlimited, a supplier of software solutions and hardware modules for connected audio products, have announced that MPEG-H 3D Audio Baseline Profile decoders have been integrated into the StreamSDK from StreamUnlimited. The Austrian company is already offering decoder implementations supporting the MPEG-H 3D Audio Baseline Profile and has joined the MPEG-H Audio System trademark program administered by Fraunhofer.

Flexound Augmented Audio Unveils Pulse Seats for Personal Immersive Experiences

June 24, 2021 by Joao Martins

Flexound Augmented Audio Unveils Pulse Seats for Personal Immersive Experiences

Flexound Augmented Audio, the company from Finland that is exploring the full combined potential of haptics and wireless audio in consumer products, is also developing multisensory solutions for cinema, gaming and therapy. After exploring the technology in commercial movie theaters, Flexound now introduced the Pulse seat that offers an affordable and captivating home cinema experience, scaling easily to large multi-seat rooms.

May 17, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Cadence Offers MPEG-H 3D Audio Baseline Profile Decoders for Tensilica HiFi DSPs

Fraunhofer confirmed that Cadence Design Systems is now offering decoder implementations supporting the new MPEG-H 3D Audio Baseline Profile and has joined the MPEG-H Audio System trademark program administered by Fraunhofer. Adding MPEG-H 3D Audio Baseline Profile decoding capabilities to Cadence’s industry-leading Tensilica HiFi DSP designs opens up the potential to bring interactive and immersive sound to millions of users worldwide.

CEVA to Acquire Intrinsix to Offer Full Turnkey SoC Platforms

May 10, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA to Acquire Intrinsix to Offer Full Turnkey SoC Platforms

CEVA announced that it agreed to acquire Massachusetts-based Intrinsix Corp., a leading chip design specialist, for approximately $33 million in cash, subject to working capital and other customary purchase price adjustments. The closing of the acquisition is anticipated to take place during the second quarter of 2021. The acquisition allows CEVA to offer IP, software and chip development.

Sonova Acquires Sennheiser Consumer Division to Expand and Enter New Growth Markets

May 7, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sonova Acquires Sennheiser Consumer Division to Expand and Enter New Growth Markets

Hearing solutions provider Sonova Holding AG, has signed an agreement to acquire the Consumer Division from Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG (Sennheiser). The announcement from the Switzerland-based company follows on the statement, made earlier in 2021, that Sennheiser was planning to focus on its Professional business, and aiming to secure a partnership to strengthen its market position in Consumer Electronics.

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