Qualcomm engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry. Co.'s segments are: Qualcomm Code Division Multiple Access Technologies, which is a developer and supplier of integrated circuits and system software based on third generation/fourth generation/fifth generation and other technologies; Qualcomm Technology Licensing, which grants licenses or otherwise provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio, that, among other rights, includes certain patent rights essential to and/or useful in the manufacture, sale and/or use of certain wireless products; and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives, which makes investments.
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