Technicolor and Sony on Monday announced a joint patent licensing program for digital television (DTV) and computer display monitor (CDM). Technicolor will be the exclusive licensing agent of the combined portfolio that covers DTV and CDM. The license is offered for the convenience of both existing and new licensees, enabling them to obtain a single license as an alternative to negotiating separate licenses.

Technicolor is investing in research and development in technology areas that are pervasively adopted in DTV and CDM, including video and audio compression, high dynamic range, wide color gamut, user interface and other display technologies.

Sony has invested in research and development of television, and has created a significant portfolio that covers a wide array of DTV and CDM relevant technologies.