Moulder, a radiation biologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin who has been a consultant to the cell-phone industry.

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Due to its strong patent position, it also collects fees from 195 licensees, spanning most of the cell-phone industry for code-division, multiple-access technology, which is the standard communications technology in cellular networks.

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Just about every other cell phone and tablet maker uses the industry standard and interchangeable micro-USB cables.

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One cell phone industry group supports states' ban on texting while driving -- a law enacted in 35 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National Council of State Legislatures.

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