Top 100 Fast-growings companies in Microphone by Most Patent Filing In 5 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 5 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	Industrial Products, Inc.	United States	Forging,Casting,Automation, ...[+2]	Patent: 377
2	Google LLC	California, United States	Advertising,Enterprise software,Search engine, ...[+2]	Patent: 362
3	Apple, Inc.	California, United States	Software,Computer hardware,Peripheral, ...[+2]	Patent: 330
4	Bose Corp.	Massachusetts, United States	Loudspeaker,Audio equipment,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 328
5	Audio-Technica US, Inc.	Ohio, United States	Audio equipment,Headphones,Wireless, ...[+2]	Patent: 297
6	QUALCOMM, Inc.	California, United States	Telecommunications,Wireless,Mobile device, ...[+2]	Patent: 292
7	Robert Bosch Corp.	Michigan, United States	Shopping mall,Truck	Patent: 292
8	Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC	Washington, United States	Franchise agreement	Patent: 249
9	Cirrus Logic, Inc.	Texas, United States	Digital signal processing,Semiconductor,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 204
10	Sonos, Inc.	California, United States	Music,Wireless,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 189
11	Harman International Industries, Inc.	Connecticut, United States	Electronics,Loudspeaker,Digital signal processing, ...[+2]	Patent: 182
12	Amazon Technologies, Inc.	Nevada, United States		Patent: 159
13	Intel Corp.	California, United States	Semiconductor,Software,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 140
14	Sennheiser Electronic Corp.	Connecticut, United States	Electronics,Microphone,Headphones, ...[+2]	Patent: 106
15	InvenSense, Inc.	California, United States	Semiconductor,Mobile device,Electronic product, ...[+2]	Patent: 101
16	Shure, Inc.	Illinois, United States	Microphone,Audio electronics,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 98
17	Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.	California, United States	Franchise agreement	Patent: 87
18	International Business Machines Corp.	New York, United States	Software,Computer hardware,Enterprise software, ...[+2]	Patent: 82
19	Starkey Laboratories, Inc.	Minnesota, United States	Hearing aid,Computer hardware,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 81
20	Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.	California, United States	Semiconductor,Microelectronics,Electronic component, ...[+2]	Patent: 75
21	Motorola Solutions, Inc.	Illinois, United States	Wireless,Network security,Mobile device, ...[+2]	Patent: 73
22	Avnera Corp.	Oregon, United States	Semiconductor,Loudspeaker,Communications system, ...[+2]	Patent: 64
23	Cisco Technology, Inc.	California, United States		Patent: 59
24	Akustica, Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Semiconductor,Microphone,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 56
25	Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America	California, United States	Electronics,Intellectual property	Patent: 54
26	Motorola Solutions Credit Co. LLC	Illinois, United States	Mobile device,Wireless,Digital marketing, ...[+2]	Patent: 53
27	Motorola Mobility LLC	Illinois, United States	Mobile device,Telecommunications,Headphones, ...[+2]	Patent: 53
28	Honeywell International, Inc.	North Carolina, United States	Aerospace,Electronics,Market research, ...[+2]	Patent: 50
29	General Electric Co.	Massachusetts, United States	Energy management,Turbine,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 35
30	Analog Devices, Inc.	Massachusetts, United States	Semiconductor,Electronics,Digital signal processing, ...[+2]	Patent: 32
31	DTS, Inc.	California, United States	Digital media,Software,Microphone, ...[+2]	Patent: 31
32	3M Innovative Properties Co.	Minnesota, United States	Intellectual property,Product design	Patent: 31
33	Aliph, Inc.	California, United States	Electronics,Video camera,Public address system, ...[+1]	Patent: 30
34	UNICORN Magic Leap, Inc.	United States	Software,Wearable technology,Augmented reality, ...[+2]	Patent: 30
35	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	Michigan, United States	Truck,Automotive engineering,Automotive industry	Patent: 29
36	Nuance Communications, Inc.	Massachusetts, United States	Software,Artificial intelligence,Enterprise software, ...[+2]	Patent: 28
37	DEKA Products LP	New Hampshire, United States		Patent: 27
38	Polycom, Inc.	California, United States	Unified communications,Enterprise software,WebRTC, ...[+2]	Patent: 27
39	Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.	Michigan, United States	Automotive engineering,New Car Assessment Program,Automotive systems, ...[+2]	Patent: 26
40	Plantronics, Inc.	California, United States	Headset,Audio equipment,Telecommunications, ...[+2]	Patent: 25
41	The Nielsen Company (US) LLC	New York, United States	Data analysis,Consumer neuroscience,Information technology consulting, ...[+2]	Patent: 24
42	Google Technology Holdings LLC	Delaware, United States		Patent: 24
43	The Boeing Co.	Illinois, United States	Aerospace,Satellite,National security, ...[+2]	Patent: 21
44	Kopin Corp.	Massachusetts, United States	Semiconductor,Wearable technology,Golden-i, ...[+2]	Patent: 21
45	D&M Holdings, Inc.	New Jersey, United States	Audio equipment,Computer hardware,Software, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
46	Fortemedia, Inc.	California, United States	Microphone,Semiconductor,Biometrics, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
47	STARTUP 1more Co. Ltd.	California, United States	Music,Computer hardware,Electronics	Patent: 20
48	Tymphany HK Ltd.	California, United States	Acoustical engineering,Computer hardware,Enterprise software, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
49	STARTUP Vysk Communications, Inc.	Texas, United States	Mobile device,Manufacturing operations,Malware, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
50	Digimarc Corp.	Oregon, United States	Software,Database,Content management, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
51	Walmart Apollo LLC	Arkansas, United States		Patent: 19
52	National Aeronautics & Space Administration	District of Columbia, United States	Robotics,Spacecraft,Aerospace, ...[+2]	Patent: 19
53	Cerence Operating Co.	Massachusetts, United States		Patent: 19
54	Walmart Labs	California, United States	E-commerce,Mobile device,Categorization, ...[+2]	Patent: 19
55	Cubic Corp.	California, United States	National security,Simulation,Public transport, ...[+2]	Patent: 19
56	STARTUP EyeVerify, Inc.	Kansas, United States	Biometrics,Authentication,Mobile device, ...[+2]	Patent: 18
57	Ericsson, Inc.	Texas, United States	Wireless,Telecommunications,Transmitter, ...[+2]	Patent: 17
58	Municipal Parking Services, Inc.	Minnesota, United States	Smart city,Know-how,Parking lot, ...[+2]	Patent: 16
59	TE Connectivity Corp.	Pennsylvania, United States	Semiconductor,Relay,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 16
60	DISH Technologies LLC	Colorado, United States	Electronics	Patent: 16
61	Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.	California, United States	Peripheral,Personal computer,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 16
62	Panasonic Automotive Systems Co. of America	United States	Automotive systems,Electronics,Automotive industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 15
63	Fitbit, Inc.	California, United States	Wearable technology,Physical fitness,Calorie, ...[+2]	Patent: 15
64	Texas Instruments Incorporated	Texas, United States	Semiconductor,Digital signal processing,Electronic component, ...[+2]	Patent: 15
65	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	Connecticut, United States	Central nervous system,Medicine,Drug, ...[+2]	Patent: 14
66	Koss Corp.	Wisconsin, United States	Headphones,Electronics,Audio equipment, ...[+2]	Patent: 14
67	The University of California, San Francisco	California, United States	Nursing,Health care,Association (object-oriented programming), ...[+2]	Patent: 13
68	ClearOne, Inc.	Utah, United States	Digital signage,Telecommunications,Unified communications, ...[+2]	Patent: 13
69	Regents of the University of California	California, United States	Working capital,Pathology,Companion diagnostic, ...[+2]	Patent: 13
70	Crestron Electronics, Inc.	New Jersey, United States	Home automation,Electronics,Building automation, ...[+2]	Patent: 13
71	Symbol Technologies LLC	New York, United States	Scanner,Information management,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 13
72	STARTUP RealWear, Inc.	Washington, United States	Software,Wearable technology,Warehouse, ...[+2]	Patent: 13
73	Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.	Massachusetts, United States	Health care,Chronic condition,Dialysis, ...[+2]	Patent: 13
74	Mylan Laboratories, Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Health care,Repaglinide,Risedronate Sodium, ...[+2]	Patent: 12
75	Pacific Communication Sciences, Inc.	California, United States	Communication sciences,Telecommunications,Electronic component, ...[+1]	Patent: 12
76	Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Electronics,Dimmer,Control system, ...[+2]	Patent: 12
77	C.S.R. Technologies, Inc.	Ohio, United States		Patent: 12
78	The University of Texas at Austin	Texas, United States	Undergraduate education,Career development,Association (object-oriented programming), ...[+2]	Patent: 12
79	Mylan, Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Biology,Medicine,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 12
80	Immersion Corp.	California, United States	Haptic technology,Software,Technical support, ...[+2]	Patent: 12
81	The University of Texas at Arlington	Texas, United States	Library science,Community engagement,Critical thinker, ...[+2]	Patent: 12
82	Carrier Corp.	Indiana, United States	Refrigeration,Air conditioning,Mechanical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 11
83	State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.	Tennessee, United States	Property insurance,Automobile insurance,Disability insurance, ...[+2]	Patent: 11
84	Otis Elevator Co.	Connecticut, United States	Elevator,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 11
85	SkyBell Technologies, Inc.	California, United States	Doorbell,Electronics,Home automation, ...[+2]	Patent: 11
86	Etymotic Research, Inc.	Illinois, United States	Hearing aid,Medical equipment,High fidelity, ...[+2]	Patent: 11
87	Intel IP Corp.	California, United States		Patent: 10
88	Synaptics, Inc.	California, United States	Computer hardware,Human–computer interaction,Software, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
89	Bongiovi Acoustics LLC	United States	Software,Enterprise software,Signal processing, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
90	Theia Group, Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Information technology consulting,Systems design	Patent: 10
91	Microchip Technology, Inc.	Arizona, United States	Semiconductor,Wireless,Automotive engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
92	eBay, Inc.	California, United States	E-commerce,Search engine,Common value auction, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
93	Revolabs, Inc.	Massachusetts, United States	Wireless,Electronics,Electronic component, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
94	STARTUP StratoScientific, Inc.	Washington, United States	Medical equipment,Stethoscope,Machine learning, ...[+2]	Patent: 10
95	Vocollect, Inc.	Pennsylvania, United States	Biometrics,Software,Speech recognition, ...[+2]	Patent: 9
96	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.	Kentucky, United States	Automotive engineering,Production engineering,Production control, ...[+2]	Patent: 9
97	STARTUP Stages LLC	New Jersey, United States	Music,Software,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 9
98	STARTUP Zeality, Inc.	California, United States	Software,Strategic partnership,Suite	Patent: 9
99	Roku, Inc.	California, United States	Advertising,Computer hardware,Cable television, ...[+2]	Patent: 9
100	MOXTEK, Inc.	Utah, United States	X-ray,Detector,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 9