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Advanced Audio Coding FAQ

  1. Who must sign a license?

  2. What products are covered by the license?

  3. What technologies are covered under the AAC patent licensing program?

  4. What is the cost of an AAC Patent License?

  5. Are there use fees for AAC?

  6. What is the term of the AAC license?

  7. How does the AAC program differ from the original MPEG-2 AAC and MPEG-4 Audio programs?

  8. I am already a licensee of MPEG-4 AAC and HE AAC. How can I take the AAC license?

  9. Besides the license fees presented on Via Licensing's website, are there any other costs involved?

  10. What is "PC Enabling Software" as presented in the AAC license Fee Schedule?

  11. Who are the licensors participating in the AAC Licensing Program?

  12. How can I obtain a sample license for review?

  13. What do I need to do in order to execute the agreement and obtain a license?

  14. What are the reporting requirements of the AAC Program?

  15. What is meant by a "reset" in the fee schedule?

  16. What is the definition of a "professional" product?

  17. Is there a trial period available for licensed products?

  18. What do I get after signing the AAC patent License Agreement?

  19. Where can I get code or other "know-how" for AAC?

These answers to frequently-asked-questions are provided to explain the licensing program. The terms and conditions governing the license are provided in the license agreement itself.





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