With the development of ICT and control system technologies, telematics has become a vital part of IoT (Internet of Things) architecture. By integrating GPS (Global Positioning Service) technology and transport infrastructure for various transport purposes, telematics aims to provide a smarter driving environment and to improve the efficiency of road use and reduce accidents, fuel consumption, and carbon dioxide emissions.
In a report released by MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute), a Taipei-based ICT research institute, the top 10 most important telematics patents include: (1) US 6,824,281, (2) US 6,711,474, (3) US 6,738,697, (4) US 20050192727, (5) US 7,949,529, (6) US 7,027,808, (7) US 7,004,593, (8) US 6,882,287, (9) US 20100094496, and (10) US 20040122735.
Top 10 Telematics-related Patents
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No.
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US Patent Number
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Title
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Assignee
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1
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6,824,281
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Vehicle accessory module
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Magna Electronics.
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2
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6,711,474
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Automobile personal computer systems
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Vengte Software AG
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3
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6,738,697
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Telematics system for vehicle diagnostics
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American Vehicular Sciences
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4
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20050192727
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Sensor Assemblies
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Automotive Technologies International
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5
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7,949,529
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Mobile systems and methods of supporting natural language human-machine interactions
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Voicebox Technologies Corporation
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6
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7,027,808
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System and method for monitoring and control of wireless modules linked to assets
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M2M Solutions
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7
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7,004,593
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Interior rearview mirror system with compass
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Magna Electronics
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8
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6,882,287
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Automotive lane change aid
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Magna Electronics
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9
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20100094496
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System and Method for Operating an Electric Vehicle
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Better Place Gmbh
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10
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20040122735
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System, method and apparatus for an integrated marketing vehicle platform
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Bang Technologies
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Source: MIC, July 2015
"Based on our finding, US-based Magna Electronic owns 3 out of the top 10 most important telematics-related patents," says David Chen, MIC's senior analyst with expertise in patent analytics. "On top of that, the company has a relatively strong R&D intensity, mainly due to a higher number of citations and self-citations compared to the other assignees."
Not surprisingly, automobile and automobile parts manufacturers tend to own a relatively high number of patents as they have been developing vehicle-related technologies for a long while and have been putting considerable effort into the development of telematics and associated technologies and standards. However, it is worth noting that in anticipation of growing telematics market potential, various US ICT companies like Broadcom, Qualcomm, and AT&T are also investing extensively into telematics-related communication technologies and vehicle networking.
As telematics is expected to lead the future, the importance of US, Japanese and European companies who own most of telematics patents is going to continue influencing the development of global automobile industry. Therefore, it merits a closer look at how those companies do to expand in the telematics market.
To see more about this report, please visit: Telematics: Technology, Business Opportunity and Patent Analysis
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About MIC
Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC), based in Taipei, Taiwan, was founded in 1987. MIC is Taiwan's premier IT industry research and consulting firm providing intelligence, in-depth analysis, and strategic consulting services on global IT product and technology trends, focusing on markets and industries in Asia-Pacific. MIC is part of the Institute for Information Industry. https://mic.iii.org.tw/english