Apple Inc. Technology Strategy 2025
Apple Inc. Technology Strategy - 2025
In 2025, Apple Inc. has filed a diverse range of patent applications across multiple technology domains, reflecting its comprehensive innovation strategy. This page analyzes patent applications submitted by Apple Inc. in different technology areas and identifies key innovation trends.
Introduction
Apple Inc.'s technology strategy in 2025 demonstrates a multi-faceted approach to innovation across 12 major technology areas. By securing patents in these key domains, Apple Inc. strengthens its competitive position and drives technological advancement.
To date in 2025, Apple Inc. has filed 8018 patent applications across various technology domains.
Technology Portfolio Overview
Communications & Networking
Apple Inc. has filed 2547 patents in Communications & Networking, representing 31.8% of their total patent portfolio.
Network protocols, wireless communications, data transmission, and telecommunication systems.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC H04W24/10 (Scheduling measurement reports {; Arrangements for measurement reports}): 55 patents
- CPC H04L5/0051 (Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path): 34 patents
- CPC H04W72/23 (in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal): 34 patents
- CPC H04W72/0446 (Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames): 34 patents
- CPC H04L5/0048 ({Allocation of pilot signals, i.e. of signals known to the receiver}): 32 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION | 2025-09-11 | H04L51/02, H04L51/212 | Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for utilizing a virtual assistant as part of a communication sessio... |
| VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION | 2025-09-11 | H04L51/02, H04L51/212 | Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for utilizing a virtual assistant as part of a communication sessio... |
| SYSTEM PACKAGING FOR CELLULAR MODEM AND TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM OF HETEROGENEOUS STACKING | 2025-09-11 | H04B1/40 | A radio frequency package includes a baseband processor, a transceiver, and a memory. The baseband processor performs processing for wireless communic... |
| CHANNEL MEASUREMENT RESOURCE CONFIGURATION TO SUPPORT MULTI-TRP COHERENT JOINT TRANSMISSION CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION FEEDBACK | 2025-09-11 | H04B7/0626, H04B7/024, H04B7/0417 | Apparatus and methods are provided for TRP mapping configuration when a user equipment (UE) communicates with a plurality of transmission and receptio... |
| CHANNEL MEASUREMENT RESOURCE CONFIGURATION TO SUPPORT MULTI-TRP COHERENT JOINT TRANSMISSION CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION FEEDBACK | 2025-09-11 | H04B7/0626, H04B7/024, H04B7/0417 | Apparatus and methods are provided for TRP mapping configuration when a user equipment (UE) communicates with a plurality of transmission and receptio... |
Computing Hardware & Architecture
Apple Inc. has filed 1943 patents in Computing Hardware & Architecture, representing 24.2% of their total patent portfolio.
Computer architecture, processors, memory systems, input/output devices, and hardware interfaces.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC G06F3/013 ({Eye tracking input arrangements (): 101 patents
- CPC G06F3/0482 (Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus): 96 patents
- CPC G06F3/017 ({Gesture based interaction, e.g. based on a set of recognized hand gestures (interaction based on gestures traced on a digitiser): 73 patents
- CPC G06F3/04883 (for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text): 69 patents
- CPC G06F3/0488 (using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures): 64 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAL FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 2025-09-11 | G06F1/163 | An electronic device includes housing having a first wall and a second wall, the first and second walls defining an enclosure. A base support is dispo... |
| METHODS FOR MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT | 2025-09-11 | G06F3/017, G06F3/013, G06F3/04815 | In some embodiments, while displaying a content entry user interface element and while a first content entry tool is selected, an electronic device de... |
| METHODS FOR MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT | 2025-09-11 | G06F3/017, G06F3/013, G06F3/04815 | In some embodiments, while displaying a content entry user interface element and while a first content entry tool is selected, an electronic device de... |
| METHODS FOR MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT | 2025-09-11 | G06F3/017, G06F3/013, G06F3/04815 | In some embodiments, while displaying a content entry user interface element and while a first content entry tool is selected, an electronic device de... |
| METHODS FOR MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT | 2025-09-11 | G06F3/017, G06F3/013, G06F3/04815 | In some embodiments, while displaying a content entry user interface element and while a first content entry tool is selected, an electronic device de... |
Computer Vision & Image Processing
Apple Inc. has filed 1617 patents in Computer Vision & Image Processing, representing 20.2% of their total patent portfolio.
Image recognition, pattern analysis, computer vision systems, and digital image processing technologies.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC G06T19/006 ({Mixed reality (object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality): 67 patents
- CPC G06T2200/24 (IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL): 39 patents
- CPC G06T19/20 (Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts): 33 patents
- CPC G06T7/70 (Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras (camera calibration): 30 patents
- CPC G06T2207/30196 (Subject of image; Context of image processing): 17 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNIQUES FOR RESIZING VIRTUAL OBJECTS | 2025-09-11 | G06T15/20, G06T19/20, G06T2219/2016 | In accordance with some embodiments, exemplary processes for changing (e.g., non-linearly) the size of a virtual object are described. |
| TECHNIQUES FOR RESIZING VIRTUAL OBJECTS | 2025-09-11 | G06T15/20, G06T19/20, G06T2219/2016 | In accordance with some embodiments, exemplary processes for changing (e.g., non-linearly) the size of a virtual object are described. |
| TECHNIQUES FOR RESIZING VIRTUAL OBJECTS | 2025-09-11 | G06T15/20, G06T19/20, G06T2219/2016 | In accordance with some embodiments, exemplary processes for changing (e.g., non-linearly) the size of a virtual object are described. |
| FEEDBACK USING COVERAGE FOR OBJECT SCANNING | 2025-09-11 | G06T17/00, G06T7/50, G06V10/60 | Various implementations disclosed herein provide feedback to a user during object scanning based on how well sensor data of the scanned object has bee... |
| FEEDBACK USING COVERAGE FOR OBJECT SCANNING | 2025-09-11 | G06T17/00, G06T7/50, G06V10/60 | Various implementations disclosed herein provide feedback to a user during object scanning based on how well sensor data of the scanned object has bee... |
Semiconductors & Electronics
Apple Inc. has filed 753 patents in Semiconductors & Electronics, representing 9.4% of their total patent portfolio.
Semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, electronic components, and circuit board technologies.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC H01L24/16 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 13 patents
- CPC H01L24/32 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 12 patents
- CPC H01L24/73 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 10 patents
- CPC H05K5/0017 (Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus): 9 patents
- CPC H01L25/167 (the devices being of types provided for in two or more different main groups of groups): 9 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONCENTRIC ARCHITECTURE FOR OPTICAL SENSING | 2025-09-11 | H01L25/167 | An electronic device including optical sensing with a concentric architecture and methods for operation thereof is disclosed. The concentric architect... |
| RESISTIVE SENSOR CIRCUIT | 2025-09-11 | H01L23/5228 | An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a first resistor stack having a first temperature coefficient. The apparatus also includes a second r... |
| SYSTEM PACKAGING FOR CELLULAR MODEM AND TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM OF HETEROGENEOUS STACKING | 2025-09-11 | H01L25/105, H01L23/552, H01L25/162 | A radio frequency package includes a baseband processor, a transceiver, and a memory. The baseband processor performs processing for wireless communic... |
| SYSTEM PACKAGING FOR CELLULAR MODEM AND TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM OF HETEROGENEOUS STACKING | 2025-09-11 | H01L25/105, H01L23/552, H01L25/162 | A radio frequency package includes a baseband processor, a transceiver, and a memory. The baseband processor performs processing for wireless communic... |
| SYSTEM PACKAGING FOR CELLULAR MODEM AND TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM OF HETEROGENEOUS STACKING | 2025-09-11 | H01L25/105, H01L23/552, H01L25/162 | A radio frequency package includes a baseband processor, a transceiver, and a memory. The baseband processor performs processing for wireless communic... |
Energy & Power Systems
Apple Inc. has filed 304 patents in Energy & Power Systems, representing 3.8% of their total patent portfolio.
Power generation, energy storage, electrical systems, and renewable energy technologies.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC H02J50/10 (using inductive coupling): 15 patents
- CPC H02J50/80 (involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices): 13 patents
- CPC H02J50/12 (of the resonant type): 10 patents
- CPC H01M2004/021 (PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY): 9 patents
- CPC H01M10/0567 (PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY): 9 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTROLYTE SOLVENT FOR BATTERIES | 2025-09-11 | H01M10/0569, H01M10/0567, H01M10/0568 | The disclosure is directed to a battery cell including halo-substituted alkyl electrolyte solvent compounds for use in battery cells such as lithium-i... |
| ELECTROLYTE SOLVENT FOR BATTERIES | 2025-09-11 | H01M10/0569, H01M10/0567, H01M10/0568 | The disclosure is directed to a battery cell including halo-substituted alkyl electrolyte solvent compounds for use in battery cells such as lithium-i... |
| ELECTROLYTE SOLVENT FOR BATTERIES | 2025-09-11 | H01M10/0569, H01M10/0567, H01M10/0568 | The disclosure is directed to a battery cell including halo-substituted alkyl electrolyte solvent compounds for use in battery cells such as lithium-i... |
| ELECTROLYTE SOLVENT FOR BATTERIES | 2025-09-11 | H01M10/0569, H01M10/0567, H01M10/0568 | The disclosure is directed to a battery cell including halo-substituted alkyl electrolyte solvent compounds for use in battery cells such as lithium-i... |
| GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY USAGE GUIDANCE | 2025-09-11 | H02J3/003, H02J13/00001 | Techniques are described for providing forecasted electrical energy usage guidance to consumers of electrical energy supplied by a power grid in a giv... |
Medical Technology
Apple Inc. has filed 254 patents in Medical Technology, representing 3.2% of their total patent portfolio.
Medical devices, diagnostic equipment, healthcare IT, and biotechnology applications.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC A61B5/681 ({Wristwatch-type devices}): 12 patents
- CPC G16H40/67 (for remote operation): 9 patents
- CPC G16H10/60 (for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records): 9 patents
- CPC G16H20/30 (relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising): 7 patents
- CPC A61B5/02438 ({with portable devices, e.g. worn by the patient}): 6 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONCENTRIC ARCHITECTURE FOR OPTICAL SENSING | 2025-09-11 | A61B5/02433, A61B5/02438, A61B5/0261 | An electronic device including optical sensing with a concentric architecture and methods for operation thereof is disclosed. The concentric architect... |
| CONCENTRIC ARCHITECTURE FOR OPTICAL SENSING | 2025-09-11 | A61B5/02433, A61B5/02438, A61B5/0261 | An electronic device including optical sensing with a concentric architecture and methods for operation thereof is disclosed. The concentric architect... |
| CONCENTRIC ARCHITECTURE FOR OPTICAL SENSING | 2025-09-11 | A61B5/02433, A61B5/02438, A61B5/0261 | An electronic device including optical sensing with a concentric architecture and methods for operation thereof is disclosed. The concentric architect... |
| CONCENTRIC ARCHITECTURE FOR OPTICAL SENSING | 2025-09-11 | A61B5/02433, A61B5/02438, A61B5/0261 | An electronic device including optical sensing with a concentric architecture and methods for operation thereof is disclosed. The concentric architect... |
| CONCENTRIC ARCHITECTURE FOR OPTICAL SENSING | 2025-09-11 | A61B5/02433, A61B5/02438, A61B5/0261 | An electronic device including optical sensing with a concentric architecture and methods for operation thereof is disclosed. The concentric architect... |
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Apple Inc. has filed 181 patents in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, representing 2.3% of their total patent portfolio.
Neural networks, machine learning algorithms, AI systems, natural language processing, and speech recognition technologies.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC G10L15/22 (SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING): 36 patents
- CPC G10L15/26 (SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING): 15 patents
- CPC G06N20/00 (Machine learning): 15 patents
- CPC G10L15/1815 (SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING): 13 patents
- CPC G10L15/30 (SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING): 12 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION | 2025-09-11 | G06N3/006 | Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for utilizing a virtual assistant as part of a communication sessio... |
| AI AGENT IN VISUAL VOICEMAIL DAEMON | 2025-09-11 | G10L15/22 | Disclosed is technology that analyzes voicemail data and takes a particular action based on the analysis of the data. For example, a user device (e.g.... |
| Neural Network Processing Management | 2025-09-11 | G06N3/063 | This disclosure relates to techniques for managing neural network processing resources in a wireless communication system. A wireless device and a cel... |
| PROCESSING NON-POWER-OF-TWO WORK UNIT IN NEURAL PROCESSOR CIRCUIT | 2025-09-04 | G06N3/063 | A neural processor includes one or more neural engine circuits for performing convolution operations on input data corresponding to one or more tasks ... |
| PERCEPTION DETERMINATION USING A SECURE DOMAIN | 2025-08-28 | G10L17/00 | Aspects of the subject technology provide for, processing by a secure system process at a device, captured video data and captured audio data, and det... |
Data Processing & Management
Apple Inc. has filed 134 patents in Data Processing & Management, representing 1.7% of their total patent portfolio.
Database systems, data analysis, business process automation, and information management.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC G06Q20/40 (Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentials; Review and approval of payers, e.g. check credit lines or negative lists): 5 patents
- CPC G06Q20/36 (using electronic wallets or electronic money safes): 5 patents
- CPC G06Q20/3278 ({RFID or NFC payments by means of M-devices}): 5 patents
- CPC G06Q10/10 (Office automation; Time management): 4 patents
- CPC G06Q10/107 (Computer-aided management of electronic mailing [e-mailing]): 4 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRTUAL ASSISTANT IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION | 2025-09-11 | G06Q10/10 | Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for utilizing a virtual assistant as part of a communication sessio... |
| GENERATING ENERGY WINDOWS | 2025-09-11 | G06Q50/06, G06Q30/0206 | Techniques are described for generating energy interval notifications. An example can include a computing system configured to access generation sourc... |
| GENERATING ENERGY WINDOWS | 2025-09-11 | G06Q50/06, G06Q30/0206 | Techniques are described for generating energy interval notifications. An example can include a computing system configured to access generation sourc... |
| CONVERSION OF TEXT RELATING TO MEDIA CONTENT AND MEDIA EXTENSION APPS | 2025-09-11 | G06Q30/0601, G06Q30/0645 | A first messaging app, in one embodiment receives text and detects that the text includes a URL that refers to audio or audiovisual media content in a... |
| CONVERSION OF TEXT RELATING TO MEDIA CONTENT AND MEDIA EXTENSION APPS | 2025-09-11 | G06Q30/0601, G06Q30/0645 | A first messaging app, in one embodiment receives text and detects that the text includes a URL that refers to audio or audiovisual media content in a... |
Automotive Technology
Apple Inc. has filed 128 patents in Automotive Technology, representing 1.6% of their total patent portfolio.
Vehicle systems, automotive electronics, navigation, and transportation technologies.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC G01C21/3638 ({including 3D objects and buildings (three dimensional [3D] modelling, e.g. data description of 3D objects): 8 patents
- CPC G01C21/3635 (Input/output arrangements for on-board computers): 8 patents
- CPC G01C21/3676 ({Overview of the route on the road map}): 7 patents
- CPC G01C21/3415 ({Dynamic re-routing, e.g. recalculating the route when the user deviates from calculated route or after detecting real-time traffic data or accidents}): 7 patents
- CPC G01C21/3682 ({output of POI information on a road map (): 5 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE KEY USER INTERFACES | 2025-08-21 | B60R25/241, B60R25/25 | The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing and using a mobile key. In some embodiments, while displaying a representatio... |
| MOBILE KEY USER INTERFACES | 2025-08-21 | B60R25/241, B60R25/25 | The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing and using a mobile key. In some embodiments, while displaying a representatio... |
| USER INTERFACES WITH VARIABLE APPEARANCES | 2025-08-07 | B60K35/60 | The present disclosure generally relates to variable appearances of user interfaces. In some examples, user interfaces are user-customizable. In some ... |
| LABELING A SIGNIFICANT LOCATION BASED ON CONTEXTUAL DATA | 2025-07-24 | G01C21/3682, G01C21/005 | Computer-implemented methods, computer-readable storage media storing instructions and computer systems for labeling significant locations based on co... |
| LABELING A SIGNIFICANT LOCATION BASED ON CONTEXTUAL DATA | 2025-07-24 | G01C21/3682, G01C21/005 | Computer-implemented methods, computer-readable storage media storing instructions and computer systems for labeling significant locations based on co... |
Software & Programming
Apple Inc. has filed 98 patents in Software & Programming, representing 1.2% of their total patent portfolio.
Software development tools, programming languages, debugging, security, and software architecture.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC G06F21/32 (using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints): 15 patents
- CPC G06F21/6245 ({Protecting personal data, e.g. for financial or medical purposes}): 7 patents
- CPC G06F21/6218 ({to a system of files or objects, e.g. local or distributed file system or database}): 7 patents
- CPC G06F21/602 ({Providing cryptographic facilities or services}): 6 patents
- CPC G06F21/31 (User authentication): 4 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SECURITY OF PHYSICAL ACCOUNT CARDS | 2025-09-11 | G06F21/86, G06F21/34 | The present disclosure generally relates to managing the security of physical account cards. In some examples, resources are securely associated with ... |
| SECURITY OF PHYSICAL ACCOUNT CARDS | 2025-09-11 | G06F21/86, G06F21/34 | The present disclosure generally relates to managing the security of physical account cards. In some examples, resources are securely associated with ... |
| Region Of Interest Encryption And Processing for Media Items | 2025-09-11 | G06F21/6254 | Techniques are disclosed for representing media items in a way that protects content representing information deemed sensitive by media item authors a... |
| Systems and Methods for Performing Binary Translation | 2025-08-21 | G06F8/52 | Systems and methods for performing binary translation include a system that is capable of translating binaries written for use in a source execution e... |
| TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING IMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS | 2025-08-21 | G06F8/63 | A method for managing images associated with software applications is disclosed. The method implemented by a computing device can include receiving an... |
Materials Science
Apple Inc. has filed 36 patents in Materials Science, representing 0.4% of their total patent portfolio.
Chemical compounds, polymers, materials engineering, and nanotechnology.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC B32B2457/20 (LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM): 3 patents
- CPC C01P2004/64 (Nanometer sized, i.e. from 1-100 nanometer): 2 patents
- CPC C01P2004/62 (INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO STRUCTURAL AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF SOLID INORGANIC COMPOUNDS): 2 patents
- CPC C01P2002/50 (Solid solutions): 2 patents
- CPC C01G53/44 ({containing manganese}): 2 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASE FOR A PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 2025-07-24 | B32B5/02, B32B5/18, B32B5/245 | A case for storing and carrying a personal electronic device may include a first shell and a second shell each including a rigid layer, a foam layer, ... |
| CASE FOR A PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 2025-07-24 | B32B5/02, B32B5/18, B32B5/245 | A case for storing and carrying a personal electronic device may include a first shell and a second shell each including a rigid layer, a foam layer, ... |
| CASE FOR A PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 2025-07-24 | B32B5/02, B32B5/18, B32B5/245 | A case for storing and carrying a personal electronic device may include a first shell and a second shell each including a rigid layer, a foam layer, ... |
| CASE FOR A PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 2025-07-24 | B32B5/02, B32B5/18, B32B5/245 | A case for storing and carrying a personal electronic device may include a first shell and a second shell each including a rigid layer, a foam layer, ... |
| CASE FOR A PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 2025-07-24 | B32B5/02, B32B5/18, B32B5/245 | A case for storing and carrying a personal electronic device may include a first shell and a second shell each including a rigid layer, a foam layer, ... |
Manufacturing & Industrial
Apple Inc. has filed 23 patents in Manufacturing & Industrial, representing 0.3% of their total patent portfolio.
Manufacturing processes, industrial automation, robotics, and production technologies.
Key Technology Areas
- CPC G05B15/02 (CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS (systems for controlling or regulating non-electric variables): 6 patents
- CPC G05B2219/2642 (CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS (systems for controlling or regulating non-electric variables): 1 patents
- CPC B23C2226/31 (MILLING (broaching): 1 patents
- CPC B23C2220/16 (MILLING (broaching): 1 patents
- CPC B23C5/1081 ({with permanently fixed cutting inserts (): 1 patents
Recent Patent Applications
| Patent Title | Filing Date | Key Technologies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| USER INTERFACES FOR MANAGING ACCESSORIES | 2025-08-21 | G05B15/02 | The present disclosure generally relates to managing accessories. In some examples, a device can rearrange and/or resize one or more representations o... |
| COORDINATING MODIFICATIONS BY MULTIPLE USERS TO A SHARED AUTOMATED ENVIRONMENT | 2025-07-31 | G05B15/02 | Modifications made by multiple controller devices to an environment model describing a shared automated environment can be coordinated. One of the con... |
| COORDINATING MODIFICATIONS BY MULTIPLE USERS TO A SHARED AUTOMATED ENVIRONMENT | 2025-07-31 | G05B15/02 | Modifications made by multiple controller devices to an environment model describing a shared automated environment can be coordinated. One of the con... |
| USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING CONTROLLABLE EXTERNAL DEVICES | 2025-05-22 | G05B15/02, G05B2219/2642 | An electronic device, with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, one or more processors and memory, displays a first representation of a first control... |
| USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING CONTROLLABLE EXTERNAL DEVICES | 2025-05-22 | G05B15/02, G05B2219/2642 | An electronic device, with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, one or more processors and memory, displays a first representation of a first control... |
Technology Trends Analysis
Strategic Insights
Based on Apple Inc.'s patent filing patterns in 2025, several strategic trends emerge:
- Primary Focus: Communications & Networking represents the largest investment area with 2547 patents
- Emerging Areas: Semiconductors & Electronics, Energy & Power Systems, Medical Technology show growing patent activity
- Technology Integration: Cross-category innovations suggest Apple Inc. is developing integrated technology solutions
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Inc.'s Technology Strategy
What are Apple Inc.'s main technology focus areas?
Based on patent filing analysis, Apple Inc.'s key focus areas include Communications & Networking (2547 patents), Computing Hardware & Architecture (1943 patents), Computer Vision & Image Processing (1617 patents). These areas represent 76.2% of Apple Inc.'s patent applications.
How many patents has Apple Inc. filed in 2025?
Apple Inc. has filed 8018 patent applications across various technology areas in 2025 so far.
What is Apple Inc.'s most active technology area?
The most active area is Communications & Networking, with 2547 patent applications representing 31.8% of their patent portfolio.
How does Apple Inc. protect its technological innovations?
Apple Inc. employs a strategic patent filing approach across multiple technology domains, protecting both foundational technologies and specific applications.
What emerging technologies is Apple Inc. investing in?
Based on recent patent filings, Apple Inc. shows investment in Communications & Networking, Computing Hardware & Architecture, Computer Vision & Image Processing, indicating strategic focus on these emerging areas.
Technology Category Distribution
Innovation Timeline
See Also
- Apple Inc. Patent Application Trends in 2025
- Technology Patent Trends 2025
- CPC Classification Guide
- Patent Strategy Analysis
This page was last updated on 15 September 2025.