Beijing, China – Xiaomi officially announced that it has joined the Open Invention Network as a licensee and community member (OIN). Xiaomi is confirming its commitment to open-source software (OSS) and contributing to its innovation as a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones, smart hardware, and an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core.
“Smartphones, intelligent devices, and IoT technology are driving unprecedented capabilities to improve personal relationships, expand entertainment options, make homes smarter and drive business efficiency. Thanks to its rich technical research and development capabilities, Xiaomi has created a significant array of products, as well as a sophisticated intellectual property portfolio,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network. “We appreciate Xiaomi joining OIN and demonstrating its commitment to collaborative innovation and patent non-aggression in open source.”
“Xiaomi is dedicated to bringing transparent and trustworthy products to users so that quality technology is accessible to everyone,” said Cui Baoqiu, Xiaomi Vice President. “Linux and open-source technology are a core part of Xiaomi products. We will continue to develop and integrate OSS into our products. By joining OIN, we are demonstrating our unceasing commitment to innovation and open source. We proudly support Linux and the development of other open-source projects in a manner that is free from patent concerns.”
Above all, by cross-licensing Linux System patents to one another on a royalty-free basis, the OIN community conducts patent non-aggression in core Linux and associated open-source technology. OIN’s patents are similarly provided royalty-free to any organization that agrees not to sue the Linux System within its patents.