Oslo, Norway --- Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS) today announced it has signed a new license agreement with an existing Top-5 global smartphone manufacturer, covering an expected 20 smartphone models or more scheduled to be launched over 2026 and into 2027.
 
The agreement broadens the manufacturer’s use of Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Proximity Sensor™ INNER BEAUTY® — a software-only sensor that replaces legacy proximity sensing hardware components. The solution delivers reliable proximity detection while enabling simpler device design, fewer physical components, and more flexibility in how phones are designed.
 
AI is rapidly reshaping smartphones — not only through user-facing features, but also through how devices are engineered. AI Virtual Smart Sensors are a practical example: efficient AI-based embedded software from a global world-leader in smart sensors that outperform legacy hardware, reducing complexity and helping OEMs build more streamlined products at scale.
 
“This agreement reflects long-term confidence in our technology and our ability to deliver consistently in high-volume smartphone programs,” said Ola Sandstad, CEO of Elliptic Labs. “The shift toward AI in devices is real, but it needs to be dependable. Our embedded software-defined sensors are mature, they work in all user environments, and they help customers improve their phone design — model after model.”
 
The agreement includes a guaranteed minimum license fee per model.