ListenAI Licenses Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP, Bringing Seamless Wireless Connectivity to its Edge AI Portfolio
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) announced that ListenAI Technology has licensed its Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP to enhance its Edge AI processor portfolio. ListenAI's AI-based processors target applications using audio, voice, and vision across automotive, home appliances, education, office, and consumer electronics sectors.
The partnership aims to address the increasing demand for connected devices requiring seamless connectivity. ListenAI will integrate Ceva's Wi-Fi 6 IP into their new Wi-Fi 6 SoC, focusing on meeting performance, reliability, and power efficiency requirements. This collaboration will enable ListenAI to expand its product offerings by combining wireless capabilities with AI-driven features, particularly for edge processing applications ranging from autonomous vehicles to smart homes.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) ha annunciato che ListenAI Technology ha acquisito in licenza il proprio Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP per potenziare il proprio portafoglio di processori Edge AI. I processori basati sull'IA di ListenAI sono rivolti ad applicazioni che utilizzano audio, voce e visione nei settori automotive, elettrodomestici, istruzione, ufficio e elettronica di consumo.
La partnership mira a soddisfare la crescente domanda di dispositivi connessi che richiedono una connettività senza interruzioni. ListenAI integrerà il Wi-Fi 6 IP di Ceva nel proprio nuovo SoC Wi-Fi 6, concentrandosi sul raggiungimento di requisiti di prestazioni, affidabilità ed efficienza energetica. Questa collaborazione permetterà a ListenAI di ampliare la propria offerta di prodotti combinando capacità wireless con funzionalità guidate dall'IA, in particolare per applicazioni di elaborazione edge che spaziano dai veicoli autonomi alle case intelligenti.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) anunció que ListenAI Technology ha licenciado su Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP para mejorar su portafolio de procesadores Edge AI. Los procesadores basados en IA de ListenAI están dirigidos a aplicaciones que utilizan audio, voz y visión en los sectores automotriz, de electrodomésticos, educación, oficina y electrónica de consumo.
La asociación tiene como objetivo abordar la creciente demanda de dispositivos conectados que requieren conectividad fluida. ListenAI integrará el Wi-Fi 6 IP de Ceva en su nuevo SoC Wi-Fi 6, centrándose en cumplir con los requisitos de rendimiento, fiabilidad y eficiencia energética. Esta colaboración permitirá a ListenAI ampliar su oferta de productos combinando capacidades inalámbricas con características impulsadas por IA, particularmente para aplicaciones de procesamiento en el borde que van desde vehículos autónomos hasta hogares inteligentes.
세바 (NASDAQ: CEVA)는 리슨AI 기술가 세바-웨이브 Wi-Fi 6 IP를 라이선스하여 Edge AI 프로세서 포트폴리오를 향상시켰다고 발표했습니다. 리슨AI의 AI 기반 프로세서는 자동차, 가전 제품, 교육, 사무실 및 소비자 전자 제품 분야에서 오디오, 음성 및 비전을 사용하는 애플리케이션을 대상으로 합니다.
이번 파트너십은 원활한 연결이 필요한 커넥티드 디바이스에 대한 증가하는 수요에 대응하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 리슨AI는 성능, 신뢰성 및 전력 효율성 요구를 충족하는 데 초점을 맞춰 세바의 Wi-Fi 6 IP를 새로운 Wi-Fi 6 SoC에 통합할 것입니다. 이번 협업을 통해 리슨AI는 자율주행 차량부터 스마트 홈에 이르기까지 엣지 프로세싱 애플리케이션을 위한 무선 기능과 AI 기반 기능을 결합하여 제품 라인을 확장할 수 있게 됩니다.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) a annoncé que ListenAI Technology a licencié sa Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP pour enrichir son portefeuille de processeurs Edge AI. Les processeurs basés sur l'IA de ListenAI ciblent des applications utilisant l'audio, la voix et la vision dans les secteurs de l'automobile, des appareils électroménagers, de l'éducation, du bureau et de l'électronique grand public.
Ce partenariat vise à répondre à la demande croissante de dispositifs connectés nécessitant une connectivité transparent. ListenAI intégrera le Wi-Fi 6 IP de Ceva dans son nouveau SoC Wi-Fi 6, en se concentrant sur la satisfaction des exigences en matière de performances, de fiabilité et d'efficacité énergétique. Cette collaboration permettra à ListenAI d'élargir son offre de produits en combinant des capacités sans fil avec des fonctionnalités pilotées par l'IA, en particulier pour des applications de traitement de données en périphérie, allant des véhicules autonomes aux maisons intelligentes.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) hat angekündigt, dass ListenAI Technology ihre Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP lizensiert hat, um ihr Portfolio an Edge AI-Prozessoren zu erweitern. Die KI-basierten Prozessoren von ListenAI richten sich an Anwendungen, die Audio, Sprache und Vision in den Bereichen Automobil, Haushaltsgeräte, Bildung, Büro und Unterhaltungselektronik nutzen.
Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, die steigende Nachfrage nach vernetzten Geräten zu decken, die nahtlose Konnektivität erfordern. ListenAI wird Cevas Wi-Fi 6 IP in ihr neues Wi-Fi 6 SoC integrieren, mit dem Ziel, die Anforderungen an Leistung, Zuverlässigkeit und Energieeffizienz zu erfüllen. Diese Zusammenarbeit wird es ListenAI ermöglichen, sein Produktangebot zu erweitern, indem drahtlose Fähigkeiten mit KI-gesteuerten Funktionen kombiniert werden, insbesondere für Anwendungen der Edge-Verarbeitung, die von autonomen Fahrzeugen bis hin zu Smart Homes reichen.
- Strategic licensing agreement secured with ListenAI Technology for Wi-Fi 6 IP
- Expansion into growing edge AI market across multiple sectors
- Technology integration addresses increasing demand for connected devices
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This licensing agreement marks a significant strategic win for CEVA in the rapidly growing edge AI market. The deal carries multiple positive implications for CEVA's business model and market position:
- The agreement expands CEVA's footprint in the strategic edge AI sector, where the combination of AI processing and wireless connectivity is becoming increasingly critical
- ListenAI's diverse application portfolio across automotive, consumer electronics and IoT sectors provides multiple vectors for CEVA's IP deployment, potentially leading to volume-based royalty revenues
- The selection of CEVA's Wi-Fi 6 IP by ListenAI validates the technical superiority and market competitiveness of CEVA's wireless portfolio
From a market perspective, this partnership addresses the growing demand for integrated AI and connectivity solutions at the edge. Wi-Fi 6's enhanced capabilities in areas like multiple device handling, reduced latency and improved power efficiency are particularly important for edge AI applications. The deal positions CEVA to capitalize on the convergence of two major technology trends: the shift toward edge computing and the increasing need for advanced wireless connectivity in AI-enabled devices.
While the immediate financial impact may be modest through upfront licensing fees, the long-term potential lies in the royalty stream as ListenAI's products reach market. The broad application scope across automotive, home appliances and consumer electronics suggests significant volume potential, particularly given the accelerating adoption of AI-enabled devices across these sectors.
The rising demand for smarter, more connected devices in every aspect of our lives calls for cutting-edge wireless solutions. From voice-controlled appliances and intelligent wearables to automotive systems and IoT devices, edge AI applications increasingly require seamless connectivity. ListenAI has been at the forefront of innovation since its inception, focusing on the deep integration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms with proprietary chip designs. ListenAI's adoption of Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP for their new Wi-Fi 6 SoC ensures that these devices can meet the performance, reliability, and power efficiency demands of today's interconnected world.
"Working together with Ceva, the industry leader of IP for the smart edge, has enabled us to bring enhanced wireless connectivity to our edge AI portfolio, cost-effectively and efficiently," said Shao Zhiyong, Chief Technology Officer at ListenAI Technology. "This collaboration empowers us to deliver exceptional performance and seamless connectivity in our AI-driven products, setting a new standard for user experience in the rapidly evolving edge AI era."
"We believe that robust and efficient wireless connectivity is essential for the performance of edge AI devices," said Tal Shalev, vice president and general manager of the wireless IoT business unit at Ceva. "Our Wi-Fi 6 IP enables ListenAI's edge AI portfolio to seamlessly connect, process, and respond in real time, empowering smarter interactions and delivering the reliability, speed, and efficiency demand from intelligent devices."
The enhanced connectivity solutions developed through this partnership will expand ListenAI's product offerings, combining robust wireless capabilities with advanced AI-driven features. This integration addresses the growing need for intelligent devices to process data at the edge, reducing latency and ensuring reliable performance in applications ranging from autonomous vehicles to smart homes.
About Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi
The Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi IP family is a comprehensive suite of IPs and platforms for embedding Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) or 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) into SoC/ASSP. Together with the Ceva-Waves Bluetooth IP family – both Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth dual mode versions – the Wi-Fi IP family forms part of Ceva's popular and production-proven Ceva-Waves Wireless Connectivity portfolio. Each Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi solution incorporates PHY modem functions and MAC functions, including Full MAC software protocol stack. The IP is provided with an integration-ready processor and operating-system- agnostic platform, simplifying deployment in SoC/ASSP designs. An optimized Wi-Fi & Bluetooth coexistence interface with a Packet Traffic Arbiter is also available for smooth simultaneous operation. For more information, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-waves-wi-fi/.
About ListenAI
ListenAI Technology is a high-tech enterprise specializing in providing intelligent terminal system on chip (SoC) chips, which can be widely used in home appliances, education and office, consumer electronics, smart car and other fields. Since its establishment, the company has been committed to deeply coupling cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms with independently leading chip designs, creating ultimate cost-effective single-chip solutions, and promoting the true arrival of the era of intelligent connectivity of all things. Learn more at https://www.listenai.com.
About Ceva, Inc.
At Ceva, we are passionate about bringing new levels of innovation to the smart edge. Our wireless communications, sensing and Edge AI technologies are at the heart of some of today's most advanced smart edge products. From wireless connectivity IPs (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP), to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs and sensor fusion solutions, we have the broadest portfolio of IP to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently. We deliver differentiated solutions that combine outstanding performance at ultra-low power within a very small silicon footprint. Our goal is simple – to deliver the silicon and software IP to enable a smarter, safer, and more interconnected world. This philosophy is in practice today, with Ceva powering more than 18 billion of the world's most innovative smart edge products from AI-infused smartwatches, IoT devices and wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile networks.
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