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Immersion Corp
Immersion develops and licenses haptic technology that adds touch feedback to digital experiences across mobile, automotive, gaming, and other consumer...
Overview
Immersion develops and licenses haptic technology that adds touch feedback to digital experiences across mobile, automotive, gaming, and other consumer products. The company delivers solutions spanning use cases, software, tools, and services for device manufacturers, haptic hardware companies, designers, and developers. Its technology is in over 3 billion devices worldwide, and it works with licensed customers through patent licensing and partner programs.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1993
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
London
Corporate office
San Jose, CA, United States
Principals
Eric Singer
President and CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Immersion generate revenue if it isn't a fund or manufacturer?
Immersion monetizes its patent portfolio through fixed-fee and per-unit royalty agreements with device manufacturers, game-console makers, and automotive suppliers. A February 2023 renewal with Nintendo covered haptic-feedback technology for the Switch platform (per the firm's SEC filing, February 2023). Samsung has been a recurring licensee across multiple contract cycles.
What is the scale and posture of Immersion's patent portfolio?
The firm controls roughly 3,000 issued and pending patents covering programmable touch-feedback systems, force-feedback algorithms, and haptic interaction models in consumer electronics and automotive applications. It has enforced rights in the United States, Germany, and China against Android OEMs, using ITC exclusion-order threats as leverage for negotiated licensing deals.
Who are Immersion's counterparties for co-investment or deal sourcing?
Immersion does not operate a co-investment vehicle or an LP program. Its primary counterparties are in-house legal departments at smartphone manufacturers, gaming-platform companies, and automotive tier-one suppliers. It occasionally engages with late-stage IP-backed lenders for portfolio-level financing.
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