WILMINGTON, DE — InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC) has named Martino Freda and Philippe Bordes as the winners of its 2025 Inventor of the Year award. The annual recognition celebrates their groundbreaking contributions to wireless communication and video technology, which continue to shape the way people connect and experience content globally.
Honoring Innovation
The Inventor of the Year award is presented to inventors whose pioneering work advances applications of wireless, video, and AI technologies. This year’s honorees, Freda and Bordes, were acknowledged for their forward-thinking innovations that have impacted devices, industries, and new content-based services.
Martino Freda, a Principal Engineer at InterDigital’s Montreal Wireless Lab, has focused on innovations that enhance communication efficiency within radio access networks, benefiting devices ranging from smartphones to IoT-enabled systems. His work has significantly improved device-to-device interactions, relay protocols, and video service reliability. Freda has been instrumental in the development of 4G, 5G, and emerging 6G technologies, ensuring seamless and efficient connectivity for next-generation communication needs.
Philippe Bordes, a Principal Scientist from the Rennes Video Lab, has made transformational contributions to video codec technology. With more than three decades of experience, Bordes has strengthened next-generation video compression standards, such as the High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) and Versatile Video Codec (VVC). His work on reference picture rescaling innovations has enabled dynamic video scaling, enhancing video quality and optimizing bandwidth usage across devices.
A Culture of Excellence
“At InterDigital, we’re proud to be a haven for world-class engineers,” said InterDigital President and CEO Liren Chen. “We celebrate the example of inventors like Martino and Philippe whose ingenuity, intellect, and commitment to improving critical wireless and video capabilities benefits us all.”
Advancing the Future
Both Freda and Bordes exemplify InterDigital’s commitment to innovation. Freda continues to lead research into communication protocols and standards for evolving wireless ecosystems, while Bordes is exploring AI’s potential to supercharge video innovations. Their groundbreaking achievements ensure that InterDigital remains at the forefront of technological progress, delivering solutions for a data-rich, hyperconnected future.
The 2025 Inventor of the Year award spotlights the vital role of innovators in shaping the next generation of communication and entertainment technologies. Their contributions stand as a testament to the power of human ingenuity in unlocking new possibilities.
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