Qualcomm had 40 patents in robotics during Q4 2023. Qualcomm Inc’s patents from Q4 2023 focus on innovative techniques such as obtaining environmental information using radio frequency sensing, integrating tunable inductors in IC packages for impedance tuning, managing communication between UAVs and controllers, assisting in positioning cameras at different zoom levels, and processing images to mask dynamic objects for improved feature tracking. These patents showcase advancements in technology for various applications including crowd sensing, impedance tuning, UAV communication, camera positioning, and image processing. GlobalData’s report on Qualcomm gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Qualcomm grant share with robotics as a theme is 45% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Crowd sensing using radio frequency sensing from multiple wireless nodes (Patent ID: US20230421993A1)
Qualcomm Inc. has filed a patent for techniques that involve using radio frequency sensing by wireless devices to obtain environmental information. The method includes providing assistance data to the devices, receiving sensing reports, and determining environmental characteristics like the location or movement of target objects. This technology can be used for crowd monitoring, road traffic management, and tracking specific individuals or vehicles.
The patent claims detail methods for crowdsourcing radio frequency sensing data, determining environmental characteristics based on sensing results, and aggregating data from multiple devices. Attributes of target objects like location, speed, size, and type can be identified. The assistance data provided includes information on movement, location, and attributes of target objects, as well as geographic information and RF signature details. The apparatus involved in this technology includes processors, transceivers, and memory to assist in radio frequency sensing operations and reporting results to servers, enabling efficient environmental detection and monitoring.
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