Jawbone (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Alexander Asseily, Hosain Rahman |
| Defunct | July 2017 |
| Fate | Dissolved; licensing rights acquired by Aliph Brands |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Wireless speakers, Bluetooth headsets, fitness monitoring devices |
AliphCom, Inc.—also recognized as Aliph and Jawbone—was a technology firm headquartered in San Francisco, specializing in consumer electronics such as wireless speakers, Bluetooth headsets, and fitness monitoring devices.
The organization was dissolved in July 2017. Following this, co-founder Hosain Rahman redirected his efforts toward health-related products through the establishment of Jawbone Health Hub.
History
Established in 1999 by Alexander Asseily and Hosain Rahman, AliphCom partnered with Lawrence Livermore Labs to develop noise suppression technologies, receiving funding from the United States Navy and DARPA in 2002. By 2004, the company introduced a noise-cancelling headset that utilized military-grade technology to minimize ambient sound. The initial Jawbone Bluetooth headset was released in 2006, with subsequent models arriving in 2008 and 2009.
In 2010, the company adopted the Jawbone name. Product diversification followed in 2011 with the launch of the wireless Jambox speaker and the UP fitness tracker. Early 2014 saw the introduction of the ERA headset. Nonetheless, Jawbone discontinued its fitness tracker line and liquidated remaining stock prior to its dissolution in 2017. By 2018, these trackers had been withdrawn from retail distribution.
After liquidation, licensing rights for Jawbone products and associated merchandise were acquired by Aliph Brands.
Legal proceedings
In 2021, Jawbone utilized its patent portfolio to initiate legal actions against technology companies including Samsung.