InterDigital Engineers Awarded SMPTE 2024 Journal Certificate of Merit for Energy-Aware Pixel Value Reduction Research - InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC)

In Wilmington, Delaware, on October 25, 2024, InterDigital, a research and development company, announced that its Video Lab's work received the prestigious Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Journal Certificate of Merit. The awarded research, titled "Pixel Value Adjustment to Reduce the Energy Requirements of Display Devices," introduces a novel technique for optimizing pixel brightness on display devices to conserve energy while preserving visual quality. This innovative approach is particularly significant as it addresses energy consumption in television displays during live video streaming. InterDigital's engineers, Erik Reinhard, Claire-Hélène Demarty, and Laurent Blondé, were recognized for their significant contributions to sustainability in the media and entertainment sector. This award illustrates the broader industry’s emphasis on developing technologies that not only enhance media delivery but also promote sustainability. Lionel Oisel, the VP and Head of Video Labs at InterDigital, expressed pride in the team's achievements, emphasizing the importance of research aimed at solving global issues such as energy consumption. Moreover, the researchers are also exploring Deep-PVR solutions, which utilize machine learning to optimize the balance between image quality and energy efficiency based on specific device capabilities. This recognition at the annual SMPTE Awards Gala highlights InterDigital's commitment to innovation in technology that promotes both performance and sustainability, indicating a transformative shift in how media content is produced and delivered moving forward.