Top 100 Key Players companies in Microphone by Most Patent Filings in the Japan in 2021 – Discovery

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The Microphone top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Filings Microphone Key Players in the Japan. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2021, 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	Panasonic Holdings Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 3,431
2	Matsushita Electronics Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player, ...[+2]	Patent: 3,429
3	Sony Group Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Music, ...[+2]	Patent: 2,461
4	Yamaha Corp.	Shizuoka, Japan	Audio equipment,Gasoline,Loudspeaker, ...[+2]	Patent: 1,556
5	TOSHIBA Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 1,250
6	NEC Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Virtualization,Big data,Network security, ...[+2]	Patent: 1,189
7	Canon, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision, ...[+2]	Patent: 851
8	Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		Patent: 834
9	Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Telecommunications,Cloud database,Data center, ...[+2]	Patent: 778
10	Hitachi Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor, ...[+2]	Patent: 774
11	Fujitsu Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Cloud computing,Enterprise software,Information technology management, ...[+2]	Patent: 683
12	Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co. Ltd.	Osaka, Japan		Patent: 638
13	Sharp Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications, ...[+2]	Patent: 555
14	SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Software, ...[+2]	Patent: 554
15	Ricoh Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper, ...[+2]	Patent: 461
16	Hosiden Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Microphone,Bluetooth,Headphones, ...[+2]	Patent: 384
17	Honda Motor Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Automotive engineering,Manufacturing engineering,Sport utility vehicle, ...[+2]	Patent: 366
18	Casio Computer Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Projector,Electronics,Digital camera, ...[+2]	Patent: 342
19	Casio Electronics Manufacturing Co., Ltd.	Saitama, Japan		Patent: 342
20	Kyocera Corp.	Kyoto, Japan	Semiconductor,Electronics,Telecommunications, ...[+2]	Patent: 325
21	Toyota Motor Corp.	Aichi, Japan	Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport, ...[+2]	Patent: 322
22	Fujitsu General Ltd.	Kanagawa, Japan	Air conditioning,Automation,Mechanical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 320
23	Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Telecommunications,Call centre,Software, ...[+2]	Patent: 304
24	Nihon Denso KK	Saitama, Japan	Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering	Patent: 300
25	Pioneer Corp.	Fukushima, Japan	Navigation system,Laserdisc player,Electronic product, ...[+2]	Patent: 299
26	Funai Electric Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Computer hardware,Blu-ray disc, ...[+2]	Patent: 295
27	Aiphone Co., Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Intercom,Telecommunications,Residence, ...[+2]	Patent: 292
28	TDK Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronic component,Ceramic capacitor,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 276
29	JVCKenwood Corp.	Kanagawa, Japan	Headphones,Professional mobile radio,Professional video camera, ...[+2]	Patent: 272
30	Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.	Kanagawa, Japan	Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 271
31	Brother Industries, Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Computer hardware,Electronics,Digital printing, ...[+2]	Patent: 264
32	Alpine Electronics, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Audio equipment,CD player, ...[+2]	Patent: 259
33	Hitachi Kokusai Electric, Inc.	Saga, Japan	Semiconductor,Electronics,Thin film, ...[+2]	Patent: 225
34	Victor Company of Japan Ltd.	Kanagawa, Japan	Electronics,Software,High-definition television, ...[+2]	Patent: 217
35	Seiko Epson Corp.	Nagano, Japan	Wearable technology,Projector,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 212
36	Daiichikosho Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Music,Electronics,Software, ...[+1]	Patent: 199
37	Olympus Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Microscope,Endoscopy,Software, ...[+2]	Patent: 194
38	Rion Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Medical equipment,Hearing aid,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 184
39	FUJIFILM Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 182
40	Temco Japan Co. Ltd.	Japan		Patent: 170
41	Mitsubishi Kogyo KK	Japan		Patent: 164
42	OMRON Corp.	Kyoto, Japan	Automation,Electronics,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 148
43	Faurecia Clarion Electronics Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Information device,Telematics, ...[+2]	Patent: 140
44	Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Software,Game console,Computer hardware	Patent: 130
45	Star Micronics Co., Ltd.	Shizuoka, Japan	Peripheral,Digital printing,Automation, ...[+2]	Patent: 126
46	Mazda Motor Corp.	Kanagawa, Japan	Automotive engineering,Reciprocating engine,Manual transmission, ...[+2]	Patent: 118
47	Universal Entertainment Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Lottery,Betaine,Broadcasting	Patent: 113
48	Nikon Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Microscope,Photography,Motion capture, ...[+2]	Patent: 112
49	DENSO Corp.	Aichi, Japan	Automotive engineering,Industrial robot,Programmable logic controller, ...[+2]	Patent: 94
50	NEC Saitama Ltd.	Saitama, Japan		Patent: 94
51	Olympus Medical Systems Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Endoscope,Medical equipment,Medicine, ...[+2]	Patent: 90
52	NEC Engineering Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		Patent: 90
53	Xing, Inc.	Aichi, Japan	Software,Mobile phone,Software as a service, ...[+2]	Patent: 86
54	NEC Mobile Communications Ltd.	Kanagawa, Japan	Telecommunications	Patent: 85
55	ONO SOKKI Co., Ltd.	Kanagawa, Japan	Measuring instrument,Electronics,Quality control	Patent: 80
56	Onkyo Home Entertainment Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Receiver,Loudspeaker,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 76
57	Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Electronics,Inkjet printing,Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, ...[+2]	Patent: 75
58	Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Natural gas,Hydrogen chloride,Petroleum industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 71
59	Seiko Instruments, Inc.	Chiba, Japan	Semiconductor,Electronic component,Optical fiber connector, ...[+2]	Patent: 69
60	Azden Corp.	Japan	Electronics,Audio equipment	Patent: 68
61	ROHM Co., Ltd.	Kyoto, Japan	Semiconductor,Electronic component,Power module, ...[+2]	Patent: 66
62	TEAC Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Audio equipment,Electronics,Peripheral, ...[+2]	Patent: 66
63	Aisin Corp.	Aichi, Japan	Brake,Automotive engineering,Navigation system, ...[+2]	Patent: 64
64	Subaru Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Automotive engineering,Public transport,Aerospace, ...[+2]	Patent: 64
65	Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronic component,Electronics,Power transmission, ...[+2]	Patent: 64
66	NEC Platforms Ltd.	Kanagawa, Japan	Automation,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering, ...[+1]	Patent: 64
67	Foster Electric Company, Limited	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Polymer,Loudspeaker, ...[+2]	Patent: 61
68	NEC Access Technica Ltd.	Shizuoka, Japan		Patent: 60
69	Tamura Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronic component,Soldering,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 58
70	Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd.	Yamanashi, Japan	Electronics,Solid-state lighting,Electrical equipment, ...[+2]	Patent: 58
71	Iwatsu Electric Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Power semiconductor device,Folding carton, ...[+2]	Patent: 55
72	Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Optical fiber,Optical fiber cable, ...[+2]	Patent: 54
73	DAIKIN INDUSTRIES Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Air conditioning,Refrigeration,Mechanical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 54
74	Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Water treatment,Environmental consulting,Microfiltration, ...[+2]	Patent: 54
75	Sumitomo Electric	Osaka, Japan	Optical fiber,Electronics,Optical fiber cable	Patent: 54
76	Daikin Airconditioning France SAS	Osaka, Japan	Industrial engineering,Fluorochemical industry,Air conditioning, ...[+1]	Patent: 54
77	Terumo Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Health care,Blood management,Syringe, ...[+2]	Patent: 53
78	Kawai Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd.	Shizuoka, Japan	Music,Piano,Drum, ...[+2]	Patent: 53
79	Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International	Kyoto, Japan	Remote control,Humanoid robot,Robot, ...[+2]	Patent: 53
80	Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd.	Yamanashi, Japan	Civil engineering,Construction engineering,Flood control, ...[+1]	Patent: 51
81	Aiwa KK	Japan	Audio equipment,Electronics	Patent: 51
82	Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Elevator,Electronic product	Patent: 49
83	Asahi Kasei Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Chemical engineering,Petrochemical,Fertilizer, ...[+2]	Patent: 47
84	Isuzu Motors Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Truck,Public transport,Diesel engine, ...[+2]	Patent: 47
85	Fuji Electronics Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Microcomputer,Electronic component, ...[+2]	Patent: 47
86	Fuji Electric FA Components & SYstems Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Smart grid, ...[+2]	Patent: 47
87	Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Publishing,Publication, ...[+2]	Patent: 46
88	Dainippon Printing Co. Ltd.	Japan		Patent: 46
89	Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Metal,Electronic component, ...[+2]	Patent: 45
90	TOKIN Corp	Miyagi, Japan	Capacitor,Electronic component,Electromagnetic compatibility, ...[+2]	Patent: 45
91	Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Software,Advertising,Music, ...[+2]	Patent: 45
92	Mita Industrial Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Computer hardware,Electronics,Monochrome	Patent: 45
93	KDDI Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Telecommunications,Mobile device,5G, ...[+2]	Patent: 44
94	Mitsubishi Electric Building Techno-Service Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Elevator	Patent: 44
95	Toshiba Tec Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Peripheral,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 42
96	Muratec Automation Co., Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Software,Semiconductor,Automation	Patent: 42
97	Bridgestone Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Automotive engineering,sports equipment,Natural rubber, ...[+2]	Patent: 41
98	Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Industrial engineering,Polyvinyl chloride, ...[+2]	Patent: 41
99	Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Quartz,Semiconductor,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 41
100	TOKAI RIKA CO., LTD.	Aichi, Japan	Seat belt,Automotive engineering,Push start, ...[+2]	Patent: 41