Augmented Reality patent applications on 18th September 2025
Augmented Reality Patent Applications on 18th September 2025
Executive Summary
On 18th September 2025, 79 patent applications related to Augmented Reality were published, representing 1.1% of all patent applications for the day. This moderate level of activity shows Augmented Reality is gaining significant attention from innovators.
Market Analysis
Leading Organizations
The top organizations driving Augmented Reality innovation include:
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- Snap Inc: 7 applications (8.9% of Augmented Reality patents)
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd: 5 applications (6.3% of Augmented Reality patents)
- Meta Platforms Technologies LLC: 4 applications (5.1% of Augmented Reality patents)
- CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA: 3 applications (3.8% of Augmented Reality patents)
- Novarad Corp: 2 applications (2.5% of Augmented Reality patents)
These 5 organizations account for 21 applications (26.6% of all Augmented Reality patents), indicating a diverse and competitive landscape.
Technology Deep Dive
Core Innovation Areas
Patent applications in Augmented Reality encompass several key innovation areas:
- Augmented Reality: Core technology area
- Augmented Reality System: Core technology area
- Ar Headset: Core technology area
- Ar Display: Core technology area
Technical Classification Analysis
The most active CPC classifications in Augmented Reality include:
- G02B27/0172 (Head-up displays): 29 applications (36.7%)
- G06T19/006 ({Mixed reality (object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality): 22 applications (27.8%)
- G02B2027/0178 (OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS): 18 applications (22.8%)
- G06F3/011 ({Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality (blind teaching): 13 applications (16.5%)
- G06F3/013 ({Eye tracking input arrangements (): 10 applications (12.7%)
- G02B2027/0138 (OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS): 9 applications (11.4%)
- G02B27/0176 (Head-up displays): 8 applications (10.1%)
- G02B27/0101 (Head-up displays): 7 applications (8.9%)
- G06F3/017 ({Gesture based interaction, e.g. based on a set of recognized hand gestures (interaction based on gestures traced on a digitiser): 6 applications (7.6%)
- G02B27/0093 (Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups): 6 applications (7.6%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Augmented Reality spans multiple countries:
- US: 82 inventors (40.4%)
- KR: 23 inventors (11.3%)
- CN: 19 inventors (9.4%)
- DE: 13 inventors (6.4%)
- JP: 12 inventors (5.9%)
- TW: 12 inventors (5.9%)
- AT: 10 inventors (4.9%)
- IN: 9 inventors (4.4%)
- RU: 5 inventors (2.5%)
- IL: 4 inventors (2.0%)
The US accounts for 40.4% of inventors in Augmented Reality, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Augmented Reality include:
- Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co Ltd × LEMON INC: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 1 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Augmented Reality.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Augmented Reality innovation:
- Wendell Arlen Gibby of Mapleton UT US: 2 applications
- Youmin WANG of Bellevue WA US: 2 applications
- Zheng LYU of SHENZHEN CN: 2 applications
- Dong PU of SHENZHEN CN: 2 applications
- Jieyang JIA of SHENZHEN CN: 2 applications
- Yingnan ZHAI of SHENZHEN CN: 2 applications
- Kyunghwa KIM of Suwon-si KR: 2 applications
- Sunho KIM of Suwon-si KR: 2 applications
- Sanghyun PARK of Suwon-si KR: 2 applications
- Giyoung SHIN of Suwon-si KR: 2 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Augmented Reality patent applications from 18th September 2025:
20250288037. Smart Article Visual Communication Based On Facial Movement
Applicant: Nantworks Llc
Abstract: A smart mask includes a first material layer, at least one display, a first sensor, and a control module. The first material layer is configured to cover a portion of a face of a person. The at least one display is connected to the first material layer and configured to display images over a mouth of the person. The first sensor is configured to detect movement of the mouth of the person and generate a signal indicative of the movement of the mouth. The control module is configured to receive th...
20250288363. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAVIGATION AND VISUALIZATION
Applicant: P Tech LLC
Abstract: A system for visualizing a surgical site is provided. The system includes a robotic mechanism for performing a procedure on a patient, an imaging device coupled to the robotic mechanism, the imaging device configured to provide image data of a site of interest, and a computing device coupled to the imaging device. The computing device includes one or more processors and at least one memory device configured to store executable instructions. The executable instructions, when executed by the proce...
20250288369. Surgical Operating Room Setup Involving Head-Mounted Device
Applicant: MAKO Surgical Corp
Abstract: A head-mounted device (HMD) includes a controller and head-mountable structure that supports a camera and a display being positionable in front of eyes of a user of the HMD. The controller is configured to obtain surgical procedure information and determine, based on the surgical procedure information, a prescribed arrangement of one or more surgical objects in an operating room to facilitate a surgical procedure for a patient. The controller is configured to provide, on the display and in front...
20250288385. Augmented Reality Viewing and Tagging For Medical Procedures
Applicant: Novarad Corp
Abstract: Technology is described for augmenting medical imaging for use in a medical procedure. The method can include the operation of receiving an image of patient anatomy captured by a visual image camera during the medical procedure. An acquired medical image associated with the patient anatomy can then be retrieved. Another operation can be associating the acquired medical image to the patient anatomy. An augmentation tag associated with a location in one layer of the acquired medical image can be r...
20250288388. REGISTRATION OF A FIDUCIAL MARKER FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM
Applicant: Augmedics Ltd
Abstract: A registration marker comprising a radiotransparent substrate and a pattern formed in at least two dimensions, which is disposed on the substrate and is optically visible. The registration marker also has a multiplicity of radiopaque elements, which are disposed in the substrate and are spatially arranged in at least two dimensions to provide a unique pattern.
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 79 applications in a single day, Augmented Reality shows high innovation activity, indicating sustained R&D investment and market development.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Augmented Reality spans 54 organizations, showing strong competitive activity and diverse investment in the field.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Augmented Reality patents include: image, display, light, with, that, suggesting future development in these areas.
The current patent activity level suggests Augmented Reality is in a growth phase with increasing market adoption and investment.
Related Technology Areas
Innovation in Augmented Reality often intersects with other emerging technologies:
- Semiconductors: 575 applications
- Medical Devices: 433 applications
- 5G Technology: 246 applications
- Cybersecurity: 236 applications
- Internet of Things: 182 applications
- Generative AI: 176 applications
- Renewable Energy: 175 applications
- Biotechnology: 169 applications