InterDigital’s Xiaofei Wang Appointed Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) Standing Committee

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InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) praises Xiaofei Wang's appointment as Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML). The committee will focus on integrating AIML with Wi-Fi technologies, exploring new features, and generating reports for IEEE 802.11 WLAN standards.

Newly established Standing Committee dedicated to studying the integration of AIML and Wi-Fi technologies

WILMINGTON, Del., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, applauded the appointment of Xiaofei Wang to serve as Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML). Xiaofei previously served as Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Topic Interest Group on AIML.

IEEE 802.11 is the working group dedicated to standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN). The Working Group recently approved the creation of an AIML Standing Committee dedicated to reviewing and describing use cases for AIML in IEEE 802.11 based Wi-Fi systems, investigating and analyzing applications and feasibility of new AIML features, generating periodic reports, and leading other engagements regarding AIML-related standards activities.

“Congratulations to Xiaofei on this important recognition and his continued leadership in both the field of AIML and IEEE 802.11 standards development,” said InterDigital’s Chief Technology Officer Rajesh Pankaj. “We feel confident in Xiaofei’s skill and expertise in guiding critical discussions and exploring the opportunities and potential for AIML in Wi-Fi.”

In addition to chairing the AIML standing committee, Xiaofei served as secretary for the IEEE 802.11 Enhanced Broadcasting Service Task Group (IEEE 802.11 TGbc). He has been recognized for this role and his significant contributions on power-efficient broadcasting and comment resolution with an IEEE 802.11 TGbc Leadership Award.

About InterDigital^®
InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

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Who was appointed as Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Standing Committee on AIML?

Xiaofei Wang was appointed as Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Standing Committee on AIML.

What is the focus of the newly established AIML Standing Committee?

The AIML Standing Committee will review use cases for AIML in IEEE 802.11 based Wi-Fi systems, explore new AIML features, generate reports, and lead standards activities.

What role did Xiaofei Wang previously serve in IEEE 802.11?

Xiaofei Wang previously served as Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Topic Interest Group on AIML and secretary for the IEEE 802.11 Enhanced Broadcasting Service Task Group.

What recognition did Xiaofei Wang receive for his contributions?

Xiaofei Wang received an IEEE 802.11 TGbc Leadership Award for his significant contributions on power-efficient broadcasting and comment resolution.