Wi-LAN is focused on licensing its portfolio of patents currently covering CDMA, DOCSIS, DSL, Wi-Fi, WiMAX and V-chip technologies:

CDMA
Wi-LAN’s portfolio in cell phones relates to the CDMA and W-CDMA standards and consumer products, including 3G and dual-mode handsets.

DOCSIS
Most cable modems and set-top boxes sold currently comply with international standards that define the communications and operational support interface requirements for a data over commercial cable systems. These standards include DOCSIS, and its European version, EuroDOCSIS, and was adopted by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

DSL
Wi-LAN believes its patents also apply to DSL standards where digital data transmission is applied over the wires of a local telephone network. This group of patents was acquired from Nokia in December 2006 as partial consideration for Nokia’s license of WI-LAN’s wireless patents. DSL equipment provides subscribers with high-speed Internet access over conventional telephone wiring and currently represents about two-thirds of the global market for broadband Internet access.

Wi-Fi
Wi-LAN believes its intellectual property portfolio also covers all North American products that comply with the IEEE 802.11 a, b, g & n standards. Typical products include wireless routers, notebook and tablet PC's with embedded wireless capability, many gaming consoles and dual-mode handsets.

WiMAX
Wi-LAN believes its patents also apply to the WiMAX standards 802.16d (802.16-2004) and 802.16e (802.16e-2005). This technology provides high-throughput broadband connections over long distances. Typical applications include "last mile" broadband connections, hotspots, cellular backhaul and high-speed connectivity for businesses. Fixed WiMAX (802.16d) is currently being used primarily in backhaul networks, while mobile WiMAX (802.16e) is in its early deployment and expected to achieve widespread penetration in laptops and handsets in 2008.

V-chip
The V-chip is a standard for the advanced monitoring system in the consumer electronics and cable industry. The V-chip technology combines hardware and software to allow TV owners to block programming by rating code and content categories, as regulated by the Federal Communications Commission  (FCC) in the U.S. and the Canadian Radio Television Commission (CRTC) in Canada. This selective blocking capability positions the V-chip above any other blocking technology available and applies to digital televisions, set-top boxes and other equipment.

Longer-term Vision – Portfolio Growth
In addition to the outright acquisition of technology from other companies, research groups and individual inventors, Wi-LAN will consider creative arrangements to grow its portfolio through joint venture arrangements involving the sharing of licensing revenue.

See Technology Acquisition Program for more information.