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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Statement (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Accrued Capitalized Patent Costs | $ 452idcc_AccruedCapitalizedPatentCosts | $ (286)idcc_AccruedCapitalizedPatentCosts | |
| NET INCOME | 101,420us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | 35,683us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | 271,804us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 242,013us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | 218,175us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | 177,608us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 42,246us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization | 33,385us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization | 26,248us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization |
| Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts | 10,325us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts | 9,726us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts | 9,165us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts |
| Recognition of Deferred Revenue | (163,139)us-gaap_RecognitionOfDeferredRevenue | (174,014)us-gaap_RecognitionOfDeferredRevenue | (223,419)us-gaap_RecognitionOfDeferredRevenue |
| Increase in deferred revenue | 272,885us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue | 209,930us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue | 174,604us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue |
| Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes | (62,979)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredIncomeTaxes | 4,861us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredIncomeTaxes | 40,416us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredIncomeTaxes |
| Share-based Compensation | 18,494us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 15,940us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 6,495us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation |
| Restructuring Charges | 0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges | 1,544us-gaap_RestructuringCharges | 12,536us-gaap_RestructuringCharges |
| Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments | 559us-gaap_ImpairmentOfInvestments | 21,720us-gaap_ImpairmentOfInvestments | 0us-gaap_ImpairmentOfInvestments |
| Other Noncash Expense | 700us-gaap_OtherNoncashExpense | 0us-gaap_OtherNoncashExpense | 10,654us-gaap_OtherNoncashExpense |
| Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement | 572us-gaap_OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement | 424us-gaap_OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement | 90us-gaap_OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement |
| Decrease (increase) in assets: | |||
| Increase (Decrease) in Receivables | 26,128us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables | 77,044us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables | (141,795)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables |
| Deferred charges and other current assets | 6,156us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets | (9,753)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets | (21,651)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets |
| Increase (decrease) in liabilities: | |||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable | (10,396)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable | 14,655us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable | 2,453us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable |
| Accrued taxes payable | (5,635)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedTaxesPayable | 3,096us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedTaxesPayable | 695us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedTaxesPayable |
| Other accrued expenses | 5,853us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccruedLiabilities | (24,522)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccruedLiabilities | 21,849us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccruedLiabilities |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] | |||
| Purchases of short-term investments | 438,157us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments | 417,728us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments | 331,828us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments |
| Sales of short-term investments | 363,175us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments | 443,074us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments | 442,182us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments |
| Purchases of property and equipment | 7,095us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | 4,591us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | 3,621us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Capitalized patent costs | 31,932idcc_CapitalizedPatentCosts | 34,057idcc_CapitalizedPatentCosts | 28,317idcc_CapitalizedPatentCosts |
| Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets | 26,300us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets | 25,013us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets | 15,450us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (140,309)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (38,315)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | 62,966us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] | |||
| Net proceeds from exercise of stock options | 402us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 1,032us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 2,111us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised |
| Payments on long-term debt, including capital lease obligations | 0us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities | 0us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities | 180us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities |
| Dividends paid | 23,729us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends | 12,354us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends | 83,077us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends |
| Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests | 5,101us-gaap_ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders | 7,652us-gaap_ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders |
| Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities | 0us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities | 815us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities | 898us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities |
| Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock | 152,625us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | 29,134us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | 152,694us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | (170,851)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (31,989)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (232,942)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) | (69,147)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | 147,871us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | 7,632us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | 428,567us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 497,714us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 349,843us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Interest Paid | 5,750us-gaap_InterestPaid | 5,750us-gaap_InterestPaid | 5,754us-gaap_InterestPaid |
| Income taxes paid, including foreign witholding taxes | 114,876us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaid | 24,961us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaid | 116,871us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaid |
| Dividends Payable | 7,456us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent | 4,031us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent | 0us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent |
| Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Value of Consideration Received | 19,250us-gaap_OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationReceived1 | 0us-gaap_OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationReceived1 | 28,900us-gaap_OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationReceived1 |
| Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities | (1,176)us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities | 0us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities | 0us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities |
| Patents [Member] | |||
| Accrued Capitalized Patent Costs | $ (20,546)idcc_AccruedCapitalizedPatentCosts / idcc_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAxis = us-gaap_PatentsMember |
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Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to allocate debt discount and premium, and the costs to issue debt and obtain financing over the related debt instruments. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of dividends declared but unpaid on equity securities issued by the entity and outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow from realized tax benefit related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow for realized tax benefit related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all taxes owed but not paid, including income, property and other taxes. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the account that represents the temporary difference that results from Income or Loss that is recognized for accounting purposes but not for tax purposes and vice versa. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the liability reflecting revenue yet to be earned for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other expenses incurred but not yet paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the total amount due within one year (or one operating cycle) from all parties, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other expenses or losses included in net income that result in no cash outflows or inflows in the period and are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other cash or noncash adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows (for example, cash received or cash paid during the current period for miscellaneous operating activities, net change during the reporting period in other assets or other liabilities). No definition available.
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The value of the noncash (or part noncash) consideration received in a transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of a transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash outflow in the form of capital distributions and dividends to common shareholders, preferred shareholders and noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to acquire asset without physical form usually arising from contractual or other legal rights, excluding goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for securities or other assets acquired, which qualify for treatment as an investing activity and are to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow from a noncontrolling interest. Includes, but is not limited to, purchase of additional shares or other increase in noncontrolling interest ownership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from sales of all investments, including securities and other assets, having ready marketability and intended by management to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of previously reported deferred or unearned revenue that was recognized as revenue during the period. For cash flows, this element primarily pertains to amortization of deferred credits on long-term arrangements. As a noncash item, it is deducted from net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with security instruments that either represent a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes repayments of (a) debt, (b) capital lease obligations, (c) mandatory redeemable capital securities, and (d) any combination of (a), (b), or (c). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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