Digital Global Systems (DGS) recently announced a major milestone in the expansion of its patent portfolio. DGS now holds the largest number of US patents related to AI in RF spectrum management with priority dates before 2014.
With 361 issued and allowed patents and 124 pending, DGS is continuing to grow and extend the life and global reach of its intellectual property. The DGS portfolio spans a wide range of mission-critical technologies, including RF spectrum measurement and monitoring, signal geolocation, spectrum allocation, and dynamic spectrum sharing—all essential to next-generation wireless systems and AI-enhanced communications infrastructure.
Recent patent grants significantly expand DGS’s position in sensor data fusion and intelligent communications, covering critical sectors such as vehicle-to-everything (V2X), machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, advanced manufacturing, satellite connectivity, and AI chipsets optimised for RF and sensor processing.
This innovation is particularly significant for 5G and 6G networks, where ultra-reliable, low-latency communications (URLLC) are crucial in supporting mission-critical applications like autonomous vehicles, remote surgery, and smart infrastructure. DGS technology facilitates the underlying RF infrastructure intelligence that allows the RAN (Radio Access Network) to determine, in real time, whether the radio environment can support stringent application requirements—ensuring both reliability and performance in high-stakes environments.
The company’s data flow algorithms are enabling breakthroughs in robotics and advanced manufacturing by orchestrating seamless, low-latency communication among autonomous machines and sensors. DGS solutions intelligently prioritise data, adapt to RF conditions on the fly, and fuse multiple sensor inputs in real time—laying the groundwork for Industry 4.0 and AI-driven factory automation.
The DGS patent portfolio has been independently valued at approximately $2 billion as of September 2024, reflecting its strategic importance to national infrastructure, defense, and commercial markets. Applications include wireless communications at airports and seaports, battlefield spectrum awareness, and high-reliability services for 5G/6G networks, autonomous systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
“DGS was early to recognise the critical role AI would play in managing RF spectrum complexity,” said Fernando Murias, Chairman and CEO of DGS. “This patent milestone not only underscores our foresight and innovation but ensures that we are well-positioned to license and deploy our technology in service of global connectivity, security, and resilience.”
Beyond patents, DGS’s proprietary solutions are further protected by trade secrets covering its advanced processing methods, as well as exclusive signal and spectrum data assets unavailable from any other source worldwide. Together, these assets lay the foundation for real-time, AI-driven awareness of the RF environment—empowering defense systems, wireless carriers, and industrial operators to make faster, smarter decisions at the Edge.
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