Citations made to U.S. granted patents by U.S. patents granted in 2022

Top 10 -  Control  [ Raw tally ]

Other WIPO fields: [ Computer technology  |  Digital communication  |  Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy  |  Measurement  |  Audio-visual technology  |  Medical technology  |  Optics  |  Transport  |  Semiconductors  |  Telecommunications  |  Other special machines  |  Pharmaceuticals  |  Organic fine chemistry  |  Mechanical elements  |  Chemical engineering  |  Engines, pumps, turbines  |  Civil engineering  |  Control  |  Basic materials chemistry  |  Handling  |  Furniture, games  |  Machine tools  |  Biotechnology  |  Other consumer goods  |  Macromolecular chemistry, polymers  |  IT methods for management  |  Textile and paper machines  |  Basic communication processes  |  Surface technology, coating  |  Materials, metallurgy  |  Environmental technology  |  Thermal processes and apparatus  |  Analysis of biological materials  |  Food chemistry  |  Micro-structural and nano-technology ]

Summary:¹ The top cited patents in control systems, as indicated by the citations received from other patents granted in 2022, reveal several key themes:

Autonomous Vehicles: A significant focus is on the development of control systems for autonomous vehicles, including sensors, actuators, and advanced algorithms for perception, planning, and control.

Industrial Automation: Patents related to industrial automation systems, such as robotics, machine vision, and process control, are driving the development of smart factories and Industry 4.0.

Smart Homes and Buildings: The increasing adoption of smart home and building technologies is leading to the development of advanced control systems for energy efficiency, security, and comfort.

Internet of Things (IoT): The IoT is enabling the interconnection of devices and systems, leading to the development of intelligent control systems for various applications, such as smart cities and smart agriculture.

Overall, the top cited patents in control systems reflect the growing importance of automation and control in modern society. These advancements are driving the development of innovative solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality of life.

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[Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant]
Cited by Examiner

  1. 21 9612123    Adaptive mapping to navigate autonomous vehicles responsive to physical environment changes
  Inventors:  Jesse Sol Levinson; Gabriel Thurston Sibley

  2. 18 9805601    Vehicular traffic alerts for avoidance of abnormal traffic conditions
  Inventors:  Brian Mark Fields; Steven C. Cielocha; Jacob J. Alt; Laura A. Uphoff; Leo Nelson Chan; Mohamed A. Wazeer; Kristopher Keith Gaudin; Justin Davis; Nathan W. Baumann; Giles Roll

  3. 17 10156848    Autonomous vehicle routing during emergencies
  Inventors:  Blake Konrardy; Scott T. Christensen; Gregory Hayward; Scott Farris

  3. 17 9056676    Systems and methods for UAV docking
  Inventors:  Mingyu Wang

  5. 16 6629034    Driving profile method and system
  Inventors:  Frank Kozak; Mark Barton

  5. 16 7167787    Method for controlling the speed of a motor vehicle in accordance with risk and system for carrying out the method
  Inventors:  Dieter Bastian; Ralf Eisenreich

  7. 13 10042359    Autonomous vehicle refueling
  Inventors:  Blake Konrardy; Scott T. Christensen; Gregory Hayward; Scott Farris

  7. 13 10324463    Autonomous vehicle operation adjustment based upon route
  Inventors:  Blake Konrardy; Scott T. Christensen; Gregory Hayward; Scott Farris

  7. 13 10650621    Interfacing with a vehicular controller area network
  Inventors:  Cosmo King; Bhaskar Bhattacharyya; Samuel Friedman

  7. 13 9412278    Authentication systems and methods for generating flight regulations
  Inventors:  Ming Gong; Jin DaiHao Cui; Xiaodong Wang; Han Huang; Jun Wu; Wei Fan; Ning Ma; Xinhua Rong; Xingsen Lin

[Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant]
Cited by Applicant

  1. 64 6970183    Multimedia surveillance and monitoring system including network configuration
  Inventors:  David A. Monroe

  2. 52 6476858    Video monitoring and security system
  Inventors:  Luis G. Ramirez Diaz; Pedro L. Cruz Burgos; Dan F. Rodriquez

  2. 52 6658091    Lifestyle multimedia security system
  Inventors:  Surendra N. Naidoo; William P. Glasgow; Gregory E. Feldkamp

  4. 48 5566092    Machine fault diagnostics system and method
  Inventors:  Hsu-Pin Wang; Hsin-Hao Huang; Gerald M. Knapp; Chang-Ching Lin; Shui-Shun Lin; Julie K. Spoerre

  5. 47 8060017    Methods and systems for a mobile, broadband, routable internet
  Inventors:  Ludger Schlicht; Peter Atwal; Scott Y. Seidel; Gregory C. Copeland; Victor M. T. Pataca; Rajesh K. Mishra; Jeffrey E. Smith

  6. 46 6271752    Intelligent multi-access system
  Inventors:  Christos I. Vaios

  7. 45 6633782    Diagnostic expert in a process control system
  Inventors:  Trevor D. Schleiss; Mark Nixon; Terrence Lynn Blevins; Todd B. Brase; Suresh Ganesamoorthi

  8. 44 5469150    Sensor actuator bus system
  Inventors:  Hans J. Sitte

  8. 44 6330525    Method and apparatus for diagnosing a pump system
  Inventors:  Coy L. Hays; Gary A. Lenz

  8. 44 6508709    Virtual distributed multimedia gaming method and system based on actual regulated casino games
  Inventors:  Jayant S. Karmarkar

  8. 44 6850252    Intelligent electronic appliance system and method
  Inventors:  Steven M. Hoffberg

  8. 44 6891838    System and method for monitoring and controlling residential devices
  Inventors:  Thomas D. Petite; Richard M. Huff

  8. 44 6970758    System and software for data collection and process control in semiconductor manufacturing and method thereof
  Inventors:  Yurong Shi; David Alan Richardson; Russell Clinton Brown; Donald Craig Likes; Richard Bruce Patty

  8. 44 7225037    System and method for implementing logic control in programmable controllers in distributed control systems
  Inventors:  Haim Shani

  8. 44 8571904    Self sensing component interface system
  Inventors:  Arun K. Guru; Aleksey Yegorov; Robert Harris Schmidt

  8. 44 8615374    Modular, configurable, intelligent sensor system
  Inventors:  Frederick M. Discenzo

  8. 44 8766925    Method and apparatus for providing input to a processor, and a sensor pad
  Inventors:  Kenneth Perlin; Ilya Rosenberg

 

1. The Summary was generated by Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) after a brief chat about patent citations and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) fields, using a prompt generally as follows: 'Using the titles of the patents and the names of the inventors listed below, and any other relevant information you have, please write a paragraph or two explaining the major topics involved. Keep in mind we are using the cited patents as a proxy for the subject matter that was patented in 2022. Please also include relevant LinkedIn hashtags. The field in which these patents were cited is "[WIPO field]".' followed by the list of patents relating to that WIPO field. (The list of patents had been previously generated through other means.) As such, the statements in the Summary do not necessarily reflect my own views, and are NOT intended as legal, financial, or any other type of advice.

References:
Raw data from: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "Data Download Tables." PatentsView. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://patentsview.org/download/data-download-tables.

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Published: Oct. 30, 2024