Top 100 Fast-growings companies in Microphone by Most Patent Filing In 3 Years in the United States in 2018 – Discovery

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The Microphone top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Filing In 3 Years Microphone Fast-growings in the United States. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2018, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.

A microphone, colloquially named mic or mike (/maɪk/), is a device – a transducer – that converts sound into an electrical signal. Microphones are used in many applications such as telephones, hearing aids, public address systems for concert halls and public events, motion picture production, live and recorded audio engineering, sound recording, two-way radios, megaphones, radio and television broadcasting, and in computers for recording voice, speech recognition, VoIP, and for non-acoustic purposes such as ultrasonic sensors or knock sensors.

1	Google LLC	California, United States	Advertising,Enterprise software,Search engine, ...[+2]	Patent: 310
2	Bose Corp.	Massachusetts, United States	Loudspeaker,Audio equipment,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 281
3	Apple, Inc.	California, United States	Software,Computer hardware,Peripheral, ...[+2]	Patent: 226
4	Industrial Products, Inc.	United States	Forging,Casting,Automation, ...[+2]	Patent: 187
5	Sonos, Inc.	California, United States	Music,Wireless,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 159
6	Robert Bosch Corp.	Michigan, United States	Shopping mall,Truck	Patent: 153
7	QUALCOMM, Inc.	California, United States	Telecommunications,Wireless,Mobile device, ...[+2]	Patent: 145
8	Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC	Washington, United States	Franchise agreement	Patent: 144
9	Audio-Technica US, Inc.	Ohio, United States	Audio equipment,Headphones,Wireless, ...[+2]	Patent: 122
10	Amazon Technologies, Inc.	Nevada, United States		Patent: 116
11	Harman International Industries, Inc.	Connecticut, United States	Electronics,Loudspeaker,Digital signal processing, ...[+2]	Patent: 107
12	Intel Corp.	California, United States	Semiconductor,Software,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 89
13	Shure, Inc.	Illinois, United States	Microphone,Audio electronics,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 82
14	Cirrus Logic, Inc.	Texas, United States	Digital signal processing,Semiconductor,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 80
15	Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.	California, United States	Franchise agreement	Patent: 69
16	Sennheiser Electronic Corp.	Connecticut, United States	Electronics,Microphone,Headphones, ...[+2]	Patent: 62
17	International Business Machines Corp.	New York, United States	Software,Computer hardware,Enterprise software, ...[+2]	Patent: 52
18	Avnera Corp.	Oregon, United States	Semiconductor,Loudspeaker,Communications system, ...[+2]	Patent: 52
19	Starkey Laboratories, Inc.	Minnesota, United States	Hearing aid,Computer hardware,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 51
20	Motorola Solutions, Inc.	Illinois, United States	Wireless,Network security,Mobile device, ...[+2]	Patent: 51
21	Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.	California, United States	Semiconductor,Microelectronics,Electronic component, ...[+2]	Patent: 45
22	Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America	California, United States	Electronics,Intellectual property	Patent: 42
23	Honeywell International, Inc.	North Carolina, United States	Aerospace,Electronics,Market research, ...[+2]	Patent: 35
24	UNICORN Magic Leap, Inc.	United States	Software,Wearable technology,Augmented reality, ...[+2]	Patent: 30
25	Cisco Technology, Inc.	California, United States		Patent: 30
26	InvenSense, Inc.	California, United States	Semiconductor,Mobile device,Electronic product, ...[+2]	Patent: 27
27	Akustica, Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Semiconductor,Microphone,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 27
28	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	Michigan, United States	Truck,Automotive engineering,Automotive industry	Patent: 26
29	Motorola Solutions Credit Co. LLC	Illinois, United States	Mobile device,Wireless,Digital marketing, ...[+2]	Patent: 24
30	Motorola Mobility LLC	Illinois, United States	Mobile device,Telecommunications,Headphones, ...[+2]	Patent: 24
31	DTS, Inc.	California, United States	Digital media,Software,Microphone, ...[+2]	Patent: 23
32	General Electric Co.	Massachusetts, United States	Energy management,Turbine,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 21
33	Fortemedia, Inc.	California, United States	Microphone,Semiconductor,Biometrics, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
34	Tymphany HK Ltd.	California, United States	Acoustical engineering,Computer hardware,Enterprise software, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
35	Walmart Apollo LLC	Arkansas, United States		Patent: 19
36	Walmart Labs	California, United States	E-commerce,Mobile device,Categorization, ...[+2]	Patent: 19
37	STARTUP EyeVerify, Inc.	Kansas, United States	Biometrics,Authentication,Mobile device, ...[+2]	Patent: 18
38	DEKA Products LP	New Hampshire, United States		Patent: 17
39	Plantronics, Inc.	California, United States	Headset,Audio equipment,Telecommunications, ...[+2]	Patent: 16
40	STARTUP 1more Co. Ltd.	California, United States	Music,Computer hardware,Electronics	Patent: 15
41	Ericsson, Inc.	Texas, United States	Wireless,Telecommunications,Transmitter, ...[+2]	Patent: 14
42	Nuance Communications, Inc.	Massachusetts, United States	Software,Artificial intelligence,Enterprise software, ...[+2]	Patent: 14
43	Cerence Operating Co.	Massachusetts, United States		Patent: 14
44	Panasonic Automotive Systems Co. of America	United States	Automotive systems,Electronics,Automotive industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 14
45	Polycom, Inc.	California, United States	Unified communications,Enterprise software,WebRTC, ...[+2]	Patent: 13
46	STARTUP RealWear, Inc.	Washington, United States	Software,Wearable technology,Warehouse, ...[+2]	Patent: 13
47	D&M Holdings, Inc.	New Jersey, United States	Audio equipment,Computer hardware,Software, ...[+2]	Patent: 12
48	Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Electronics,Dimmer,Control system, ...[+2]	Patent: 12
49	Crestron Electronics, Inc.	New Jersey, United States	Home automation,Electronics,Building automation, ...[+2]	Patent: 12
50	3M Innovative Properties Co.	Minnesota, United States	Intellectual property,Product design	Patent: 12
51	Carrier Corp.	Indiana, United States	Refrigeration,Air conditioning,Mechanical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 11
52	Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.	Massachusetts, United States	Health care,Chronic condition,Dialysis, ...[+2]	Patent: 11
53	Synaptics, Inc.	California, United States	Computer hardware,Human–computer interaction,Software, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
54	Theia Group, Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Information technology consulting,Systems design	Patent: 10
55	The Nielsen Company (US) LLC	New York, United States	Data analysis,Consumer neuroscience,Information technology consulting, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
56	The University of California, San Francisco	California, United States	Nursing,Health care,Association (object-oriented programming), ...[+2]	Patent: 10
57	Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.	Michigan, United States	Automotive engineering,New Car Assessment Program,Automotive systems, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
58	Regents of the University of California	California, United States	Working capital,Pathology,Companion diagnostic, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
59	Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.	California, United States	Peripheral,Personal computer,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
60	ClearOne, Inc.	Utah, United States	Digital signage,Telecommunications,Unified communications, ...[+2]	Patent: 9
61	STARTUP Zeality, Inc.	California, United States	Software,Strategic partnership,Suite	Patent: 9
62	Roku, Inc.	California, United States	Advertising,Computer hardware,Cable television, ...[+2]	Patent: 9
63	DISH Technologies LLC	Colorado, United States	Electronics	Patent: 9
64	Texas Instruments Incorporated	Texas, United States	Semiconductor,Digital signal processing,Electronic component, ...[+2]	Patent: 9
65	Dscg Solutions, Inc.	United States		Patent: 9
66	Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research	Minnesota, United States	Medical education,Corporate services,Clinical therapy, ...[+2]	Patent: 9
67	The Boeing Co.	Illinois, United States	Aerospace,Satellite,National security, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
68	Intel IP Corp.	California, United States		Patent: 8
69	STARTUP OPKIX, Inc.	California, United States	Software,Photography,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
70	Vocollect, Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Biometrics,Software,Speech recognition, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
71	State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.	Tennessee, United States	Property insurance,Automobile insurance,Disability insurance, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
72	UNICORN Starry, Inc.	Massachusetts, United States	The Internet,Wireless,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
73	eBay, Inc.	California, United States	E-commerce,Search engine,Common value auction, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
74	Essential	California, United States	Operating system,Mobile device	Patent: 8
75	OmniVision Technologies, Inc.	California, United States	Semiconductor,Image sensor,Digital imaging, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
76	TE Connectivity Corp.	Pennsylvania, United States	Semiconductor,Relay,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
77	Google Technology Holdings LLC	Delaware, United States		Patent: 8
78	Fitbit, Inc.	California, United States	Wearable technology,Physical fitness,Calorie, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
79	Immersion Corp.	California, United States	Haptic technology,Software,Technical support, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
80	UNICORN Waymo LLC	California, United States	Software,Simulation testing,Robotics, ...[+2]	Patent: 8
81	Universal City Studios LLLP	California, United States	Film industry,Video production	Patent: 7
82	PayPal, Inc.	California, United States	Mobile payment,E-commerce,Software, ...[+2]	Patent: 7
83	The Georgia Tech Research Corp.	United States	Accounting,Association (object-oriented programming),Neurotechnology, ...[+2]	Patent: 7
84	Skullcandy, Inc.	Utah, United States	Headphones,Audio equipment,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 7
85	Otis Elevator Co.	Connecticut, United States	Elevator,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 7
86	The University of Texas at Austin	Texas, United States	Undergraduate education,Career development,Association (object-oriented programming), ...[+2]	Patent: 7
87	Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.	United States	Electronics,Automation,Electric utility	Patent: 7
88	USA Digital Radio, Inc.	United States	Digital radio,Digital audio,Digital media, ...[+1]	Patent: 7
89	Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.	Michigan, United States	Automotive engineering	Patent: 7
90	Etymotic Research, Inc.	Illinois, United States	Hearing aid,Medical equipment,High fidelity, ...[+2]	Patent: 7
91	The University of Texas at Arlington	Texas, United States	Library science,Community engagement,Critical thinker, ...[+2]	Patent: 7
92	UNICORN Verily Life Sciences LLC	California, United States	Software,Computer hardware,Medical equipment, ...[+2]	Patent: 7
93	W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	New Jersey, United States	Medical equipment,Health care,Embolic Protection Devices, ...[+2]	Patent: 6
94	Stony Brook University	New York, United States	Public university,Incubator,Accounting, ...[+2]	Patent: 6
95	VMware, Inc.	California, United States	Software,Virtualization,Cloud computing, ...[+2]	Patent: 6
96	Meta Platforms, Inc.	California, United States	Broadcasting,Publishing,Pre-money valuation, ...[+2]	Patent: 6
97	Microsemi Semiconductor (U.S.), Inc.	Texas, United States	Semiconductor,Electronic component	Patent: 6
98	The Research Foundation of The State University of New York	New York, United States	Asset management	Patent: 6
99	Wildlife Acoustics, Inc.	Massachusetts, United States	Acoustics,Software,Wildlife, ...[+2]	Patent: 6
100	RingCentral, Inc.	California, United States	Unified communications,Enterprise software,Cloud computing, ...[+2]	Patent: 6