Top 100 Key Players companies in Laser printing by Most Patent Citation in the Japan in 2019 – Discovery

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The Laser printing top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Laser printing Key Players in the Japan. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2019, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.

Laser printing is an electrostatic digital printing process. It produces high-quality text and graphics (and moderate-quality photographs) by repeatedly passing a laser beam back and forth over a negatively charged cylinder called a "drum" to define a differentially charged image. The drum then selectively collects electrically charged powdered ink (toner), and transfers the image to paper, which is then heated in order to permanently fuse the text, imagery, or both, to the paper. As with digital photocopiers, laser printers employ a xerographic printing process. Laser printing differs from traditional xerography as implemented in analog photocopiers in that in the latter, the image is formed by reflecting light off an existing document onto the exposed drum.

1	Ricoh Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper, ...[+2]	patent citation: 1,368
2	Brother Industries, Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Computer hardware,Electronics,Digital printing, ...[+2]	patent citation: 1,091
3	Canon, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision, ...[+2]	patent citation: 618
4	Seiko Epson Corp.	Nagano, Japan	Wearable technology,Projector,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 445
5	Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Electronics,Inkjet printing,Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, ...[+2]	patent citation: 395
6	Sharp Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications, ...[+2]	patent citation: 305
7	Minolta Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Autofocus,Optics,Photocopier, ...[+2]	patent citation: 245
8	Hitachi Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor, ...[+2]	patent citation: 235
9	Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Publishing,Publication, ...[+2]	patent citation: 207
10	Dainippon Printing Co. Ltd.	Japan		patent citation: 207
11	Mita Industrial Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Computer hardware,Electronics,Monochrome	patent citation: 181
12	Panasonic Holdings Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 173
13	Matsushita Electronics Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player, ...[+2]	patent citation: 173
14	Koki Holdings Co. Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Power tool,Metalworking,Centrifuge, ...[+2]	patent citation: 164
15	TOSHIBA Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 158
16	Enomoto Co., Ltd.	Yamanashi, Japan	Semiconductor,Lead frame,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 130
17	Hitachi Printing Solutions Ltd	Tokyo, Japan	Software,Electronics	patent citation: 102
18	Asahi Industry Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Automation,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering, ...[+1]	patent citation: 89
19	SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Software, ...[+2]	patent citation: 87
20	NEC Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Virtualization,Big data,Network security, ...[+2]	patent citation: 84
21	Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd.	Hokkaido, Japan	Pigment,Manufacturing engineering,Coating, ...[+2]	patent citation: 82
22	Toshiba Tec Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Peripheral,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 75
23	FUJIFILM Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	patent citation: 62
24	Sony Group Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Music, ...[+2]	patent citation: 61
25	Oji Holdings Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Containerboard,Paperboard,Thermal paper, ...[+2]	patent citation: 61
26	Konica Minolta, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Medical imaging,Attractiveness,Product group, ...[+2]	patent citation: 57
27	Yokogawa Electric Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Automation,Systems design,Programmable logic controller, ...[+2]	patent citation: 57
28	Fujitsu Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Cloud computing,Enterprise software,Information technology management, ...[+2]	patent citation: 56
29	Oji-Yuka Synthetic Paper Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		patent citation: 48
30	TDK Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronic component,Ceramic capacitor,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 47
31	Funai Electric Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Computer hardware,Blu-ray disc, ...[+2]	patent citation: 47
32	Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Optical fiber,Optical fiber cable, ...[+2]	patent citation: 35
33	Sumitomo Electric	Osaka, Japan	Optical fiber,Electronics,Optical fiber cable	patent citation: 35
34	Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Materials science,Bakelite, ...[+2]	patent citation: 34
35	Fuji Electronics Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Microcomputer,Electronic component, ...[+2]	patent citation: 32
36	Fuji Electric FA Components & SYstems Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Smart grid, ...[+2]	patent citation: 32
37	KEYENCE Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Machine vision,Software,Automotive engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 30
38	Dynic Corp.	Kyoto, Japan	Nonwoven fabric,Publication	patent citation: 29
39	LINTEC Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Adhesive materials,Industrial engineering,Pressure sensitive, ...[+2]	patent citation: 28
40	Asahi Kasei Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Chemical engineering,Petrochemical,Fertilizer, ...[+2]	patent citation: 27
41	Toppan Forms Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Screen printing,Electronics,Printed electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 26
42	Mazda Motor Corp.	Kanagawa, Japan	Automotive engineering,Reciprocating engine,Manual transmission, ...[+2]	patent citation: 25
43	DIC Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Pigment,Chemical engineering,Synthetic resin, ...[+2]	patent citation: 24
44	DIC Corporation		Pigment,Polymer,Epoxy, ...[+2]	patent citation: 24
45	Kiso Chemical Corp.	Osaka, Japan		patent citation: 24
46	Toppan, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Publishing,Semiconductor,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 23
47	Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Epoetin alfa,Food industry,Aloe vera, ...[+2]	patent citation: 23
48	Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Quartz,Semiconductor,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 21
49	Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd.	Hyogo, Japan	Landing gear,Electronic component,Semiconductor, ...[+2]	patent citation: 18
50	Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Telecommunications,Cloud database,Data center, ...[+2]	patent citation: 17
51	Nippon Carbide Industries Co., Inc.	Kyoto, Japan	Ceramic substrate,Synthetic rubber,Melamine resin, ...[+2]	patent citation: 17
52	TOTO Ltd.	Fukuoka, Japan	Bathtub,Cistern,Sink (computing), ...[+2]	patent citation: 16
53	Gunze Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Textile,Suture (anatomy),Semiconductor, ...[+2]	patent citation: 16
54	Toyo Ink Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Flexographic ink,Industrial engineering,Folding carton	patent citation: 16
55	Nitto Denko Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Product design,Adhesive, ...[+2]	patent citation: 15
56	Nihon Denso KK	Saitama, Japan	Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering	patent citation: 14
57	Sankyo Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Ball bearing,Manufacturing engineering,Glatiramer acetate, ...[+2]	patent citation: 13
58	Victor Company of Japan Ltd.	Kanagawa, Japan	Electronics,Software,High-definition television, ...[+2]	patent citation: 13
59	NEC Engineering Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		patent citation: 10
60	Bridgestone Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Automotive engineering,sports equipment,Natural rubber, ...[+2]	patent citation: 9
61	Komatsu Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Environmental engineering,Construction engineering,Heavy equipment, ...[+2]	patent citation: 9
62	Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Telecommunications,Call centre,Software, ...[+2]	patent citation: 9
63	Sakata Inx Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Graphic arts,Flexographic ink,Hybrid seed, ...[+2]	patent citation: 8
64	Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Chemical engineering,Ductile iron pipe, ...[+2]	patent citation: 8
65	Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Metal,Semiconductor,Casting, ...[+2]	patent citation: 8
66	Xing, Inc.	Aichi, Japan	Software,Mobile phone,Software as a service, ...[+2]	patent citation: 8
67	Nippon Kakoh Seishi Co. Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Paper mill,Forestry	patent citation: 8
68	CCI Corp.	Gifu, Japan	Automotive engineering	patent citation: 7
69	Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		patent citation: 7
70	Kao Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Cosmetics,Health care,Hair conditioner, ...[+2]	patent citation: 6
71	Meidensha Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Electrical equipment,Social infrastructure,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 6
72	Hitachi Channel Solutions, Corp.	Aichi, Japan	Atmosphere,Card reader,Self-service, ...[+2]	patent citation: 6
73	Nipro Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Medical equipment,Dialysis,Hemodialysis, ...[+2]	patent citation: 5
74	Casio Computer Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Projector,Electronics,Digital camera, ...[+2]	patent citation: 5
75	Fujicopian Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Ribbon,Electronics,Carbon paper	patent citation: 5
76	Casio Electronics Manufacturing Co., Ltd.	Saitama, Japan		patent citation: 5
77	Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Optical fiber,Renewable energy,Optoelectronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 4
78	HOYA Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Intraocular lens, ...[+2]	patent citation: 4
79	Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronic component,Electronics,Power transmission, ...[+2]	patent citation: 4
80	Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Mineral water,Ethanol,Food industry, ...[+2]	patent citation: 4
81	Asahi Printing Co., Ltd.	Toyama, Japan	Packaging and labeling,Packaging engineering,Cosmetics	patent citation: 4
82	Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Carbon product,Efficient energy use, ...[+2]	patent citation: 4
83	NKK Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Natural resource management,Mining engineering	patent citation: 4
84	Nisca Corp.	Yamanashi, Japan	Photocopier,Computer hardware,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 4
85	Fuji Corp. (Felt)	Hyogo, Japan	Textile (markup language),Energy materials,Textile, ...[+1]	patent citation: 4
86	Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Computer hardware,Peripheral, ...[+1]	patent citation: 4
87	Sapporo Breweries Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Food industry,Microbrewery,Biopesticide, ...[+2]	patent citation: 4
88	Kuboko Paint Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan		patent citation: 4
89	Sundory Co. Ltd.	Japan		patent citation: 4
90	GE Yokogawa Medical Systems Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		patent citation: 4
91	Hitachi Information Technology Co., Ltd.	Japan		patent citation: 4
92	Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Agriculture,Pesticide, ...[+2]	patent citation: 3
93	Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,Polypropylene, ...[+2]	patent citation: 3
94	Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Paperboard,Forestry,Paper mill, ...[+2]	patent citation: 3
95	Hitachi Metals, Ltd.	Chiba, Japan	Metal,Magnet,Telecommunications, ...[+2]	patent citation: 3
96	Japan Coloring Co., Ltd.	Japan		patent citation: 3
97	Ichihara Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		patent citation: 3
98	NIDEC Corp.	Kyoto, Japan	Electric motor,Electronics,Electronic component, ...[+2]	patent citation: 2
99	Olympus Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Microscope,Endoscopy,Software, ...[+2]	patent citation: 2
100	Kaneka Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polyvinyl chloride, ...[+2]	patent citation: 2