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Top 100 Key Players companies in Smartwatch
by Most Patent Citation in the world in 2018

The Smartwatch top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Smartwatch Key Players in the world. 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.

Key Players

Fast-growings

Startups & Unicorns

New Entrants

Ranking Year:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Region:

Global

China

Japan

United States

South Korea

Switzerland

Germany

United Kingdom

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Patent Citation

Most Research Publications

Most Literature Citation

Most Market Reports

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
International Business Machines Corp.
New York, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,522
2
Hand Held Products, Inc.
New York, United States
Electronics,Data collection,Data collection system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 499
3
LG Electronics, Inc.
South Korea
Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
patent citation: 333
4
Google LLC
California, United States
Advertising,Enterprise software,Search engine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 195
5
Medibotics LLC
Minnesota, United States
Wearable technology
patent citation: 179
6
Oppo
Guangdong Sheng, China
Electronics,Mobile device,Image sensor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 171
7
Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Mobile phone,Telecommunications,Terminal equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 171
8
Garmin Ltd.
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Wearable technology,Computer hardware,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 114
9
Huizhou TCL Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Telecommunications,Mobile phone
patent citation: 112
10
Olio Devices, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Wearable technology,Lifestyle business
patent citation: 98
11
Yulong Computer Telecommunication Scientific (Shenzhen) Co.,
Guangdong Sheng, China
Telecommunications,Software
patent citation: 96
12
Emerging Automotive LLC
United States
patent citation: 95
13
PayPal, Inc.
California, United States
Mobile payment,E-commerce,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 94
14
BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Production line,Electronic visual display,Semiconductor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 82
15
Boe Innovation Investment Co. Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Intelligent interface,Semiconductor,Internet of Things,
...[+2]
patent citation: 82
16
Hangzhou Lianluo Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Wireless access point,Software,Social network,
...[+2]
patent citation: 69
17
Weifang Goertek Electronics Co., Ltd.
China
Electronics,Electronic component,Computer hardware,
...[+1]
patent citation: 69
18
Shanghai Kedou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shi, China
patent citation: 68
19
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Wireless,Software,Mobile device,
...[+2]
patent citation: 62
20
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Computer hardware,Semiconductor,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 61
21
Apple, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Peripheral,
...[+2]
patent citation: 55
22
Toast, Inc.
Massachusetts, United States
Software,Point of sale,Mobile phone operator,
...[+2]
patent citation: 54
23
VMware, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Virtualization,Cloud computing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 47
24
QUALCOMM, Inc.
California, United States
Telecommunications,Wireless,Mobile device,
...[+2]
patent citation: 47
25
mophie, Inc.
California, United States
Wireless,Battery (electricity),Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 47
26
Fourth Frontier Technologies Pvt Ltd.
IN
patent citation: 47
27
Google Technology Holdings LLC
Delaware, United States
patent citation: 45
28
Intel Corp.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Software,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 41
29
HANK Electronics Co., Ltd.
Vietnam
Electronics,Semiconductor,Electronic component
patent citation: 37
30
ZTE Corp.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Telecommunications,Computer hardware,Wireless,
...[+2]
patent citation: 36
31
Uber Technologies, Inc.
California, United States
Brand awareness,Public transport,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 35
32
ASUSTek Computer, Inc.
Taiwan Province, China
Peripheral,Graphics processing unit,Information technology management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 34
33
ASUSTeK Computer
Taiwan Province, China
Motherboard,Computer hardware,Mobile device,
...[+2]
patent citation: 34
34
Screemo Ltd.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Software as a service,Enterprise software,Mobile device,
...[+2]
patent citation: 34
35
Hello Factory Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Software,Short Message Service
patent citation: 32
36
Chongqing BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Shi, China
Optoelectronics,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 32
37
Nubia Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Mobile phone,GSM,5G,
...[+2]
patent citation: 31
38
Mesa Digital LLC
NM, US
patent citation: 30
39
GoerTek Inc.
Shandong Sheng, China
Electronics,Microphone,Semiconductor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 28
40
Shanghai Feixun Communication Co., Ltd
Henan Sheng, China
Cloud computing,Electronics,Customer relationship management
patent citation: 27
41
Beijing Zhongdou Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Software,Aviation,Enterprise software
patent citation: 27
42
Ford Motor Co. A/S
Denmark
patent citation: 25
43
DexCom, Inc.
California, United States
Medical equipment,Diabetes management,Blood glucose monitoring,
...[+2]
patent citation: 24
44
Shenzhen Sunway Communication Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Electromagnetic compatibility,Telecommunications,Mobile device,
...[+2]
patent citation: 22
45
Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Software development,Microwave,Stove,
...[+2]
patent citation: 20
46
Digimarc Corp.
Oregon, United States
Software,Database,Content management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 19
47
Guangdong Appscomm Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Activity tracker,Global Positioning System
patent citation: 19
48
State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Co.
Shanghai Shi, China
Electricity,Power transmission,Electric power transmission
patent citation: 19
49
Fitbit, Inc.
California, United States
Wearable technology,Physical fitness,Calorie,
...[+2]
patent citation: 17
50
Dongguan Yulong Telecommunication Tech. Co. Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
patent citation: 16
51
Sunway Communication Beijing Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 16
52
Kunshan Govisionox Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Sheng, China
Electronic component,Optoelectronics,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 15
53
OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Jilin, China
Telecommunications,Mantra,Mobile technology,
...[+2]
patent citation: 14
54
GoerTek Technology Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong SAR, China
Decision-making
patent citation: 14
55
Shenzhen Launch Software Development Co. Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
patent citation: 14
56
Verizon Patent & Licensing, Inc.
New York, United States
patent citation: 14
57
Snap, Inc.
California, United States
Mobile app,Mobile device,Photography,
...[+2]
patent citation: 13
58
TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Computer hardware,Liquid-crystal display,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 13
59
Snapback SRL
Lazio, Italy
Software,Automotive engineering,Wearable technology,
...[+2]
patent citation: 11
60
Dalian Roiland Technology Co., Ltd.
Liaoning Sheng, China
Software,Enterprise software,Publishing
patent citation: 10
61
JRD Communication, Inc.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Telecommunications,Mobile device,GSM,
...[+2]
patent citation: 10
62
GuangDong Yuanfeng Electronic Technology Co. Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Electronic component,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+1]
patent citation: 10
63
Dongguan Yuanfeng Technology Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 10
64
Continental Automotive Electronics LLC
South Korea
Accelerometer,Automotive electronics,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 10
65
Kone, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Elevator,Doors
patent citation: 9
66
Phonak AG
Zürich, Switzerland
Hearing aid,Health care
patent citation: 9
67
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corp.
California, United States
Neuromodulation,Management information systems,Health care
patent citation: 9
68
Inlife-Handnet Co. Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Electronics,Semiconductor
patent citation: 9
69
Meta Platforms Technologies LLC
California, United States
Software,Enterprise software,Publishing
patent citation: 9
70
Healthymize Ltd.
Hefa, Israel
COPD,Health care
patent citation: 9
71
Beijing BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Electronics,Computer hardware,Liquid crystal,
...[+2]
patent citation: 9
72
Qingdao GoerTek Technology Co., Ltd.
Qinghai Sheng, China
Computer hardware,Electronics
patent citation: 9
73
Joy SAS
California, United States
Habit,Software,Wearable technology,
...[+1]
patent citation: 8
74
Beijing Yishu Technology Co. Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Data acquisition,Database,Software,
...[+1]
patent citation: 8
75
Beijing Yuanxin Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Health care,mHealth,Pharmacy,
...[+1]
patent citation: 8
76
Logitech Europe SA
Vaud, Switzerland
Computer hardware,Electronics
patent citation: 8
77
Doki Technologies Ltd.
Hong Kong SAR, China
Smartwatch,Telecommunications,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 8
78
Shanghai Moruan Communication Technology Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 8
79
Koninklijke Philips NV
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Health care,Wellness Programs,Medical imaging,
...[+2]
patent citation: 7
80
NCR Corp.
Georgia, United States
Software,Peripheral,Self-service,
...[+2]
patent citation: 7
81
Aisino Corp.
Beijing Shi, China
Point of sale,Solution plan,Systems design,
...[+2]
patent citation: 7
82
Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Co. Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Electronics,Display driver,Wireless,
...[+2]
patent citation: 7
83
Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Customer relationship management,Peripheral,Multi-touch,
...[+2]
patent citation: 7
84
Apposter, Inc.
South Korea
Software
patent citation: 7
85
Vinci Brands LLC
California, United States
Peripheral
patent citation: 7
86
FILS Co., Ltd.
GY, KR
Electric energy,Electronics,Computer hardware,
...[+1]
patent citation: 7
87
Shenzhen Biocome Security Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
patent citation: 7
88
Sony Group Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Music,
...[+2]
patent citation: 6
89
Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd.
Hunan Sheng, China
Professional mobile radio,Telecommunications,Wireless,
...[+2]
patent citation: 6
90
Energous Corp.
California, United States
Wireless,Router,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
patent citation: 6
91
Canyon Bicycles GmbH
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Brake pad,Brake
patent citation: 6
92
Sony Mobile Communications AB
Skåne, Sweden
Telecommunications,Telecommunications equipment,Social insurance,
...[+2]
patent citation: 6
93
Twelve South LLC
South Carolina, United States
Electronics
patent citation: 6
94
Picooc Technology Co. Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Mobile device,Peripheral,Basal metabolic rate,
...[+2]
patent citation: 6
95
Huizhou BYD Electronic Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Electronic component,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+1]
patent citation: 6
96
Suzhou Dreamman Software Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Sheng, China
patent citation: 6
97
Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC
Washington, United States
Franchise agreement
patent citation: 6
98
Solomon Systech Ltd.
Hong Kong SAR, China
Semiconductor,Integrated circuit,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 6
99
BYD Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Handset,Automotive engineering,Electric vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 5
100
NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Telecommunications,Wireless,Mobile device,
...[+2]
patent citation: 5

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