Autonomous Vehicles patent applications on 31st July 2025
Autonomous Vehicles Patent Applications on 31st July 2025
Executive Summary
On 31st July 2025, 91 patent applications related to Autonomous Vehicles were published, representing 1.3% of all patent applications for the day. This moderate level of activity shows Autonomous Vehicles is gaining significant attention from innovators.
Market Analysis
Leading Organizations
The top organizations driving Autonomous Vehicles innovation include:
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- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA: 19 applications (20.9% of Autonomous Vehicles patents)
- DENSO CORPORATION: 4 applications (4.4% of Autonomous Vehicles patents)
- Robert Bosch GmbH: 4 applications (4.4% of Autonomous Vehicles patents)
- Yanmar Holdings Co Ltd: 4 applications (4.4% of Autonomous Vehicles patents)
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC: 3 applications (3.3% of Autonomous Vehicles patents)
These 5 organizations account for 34 applications (37.4% of all Autonomous Vehicles patents), indicating moderate concentration in the field.
Technology Deep Dive
Core Innovation Areas
Patent applications in Autonomous Vehicles encompass several key innovation areas:
- Autonomous Vehicle: Core technology area
- Self-Driving: Core technology area
- Autopilot: Core technology area
- Adas: Core technology area
Technical Classification Analysis
The most active CPC classifications in Autonomous Vehicles include:
- B60W50/14 (Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention): 17 applications (18.7%)
- B60W2420/403 (CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT): 13 applications (14.3%)
- B60W2050/146 (CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT): 11 applications (12.1%)
- B60W60/001 ({Planning or execution of driving tasks}): 9 applications (9.9%)
- B60W50/0097 (Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit {, e.g. process diagnostic or vehicle driver interfaces}): 7 applications (7.7%)
- B60W30/09 (CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT): 6 applications (6.6%)
- B60W2554/802 (CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT): 6 applications (6.6%)
- B60W2520/10 (CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT): 6 applications (6.6%)
- G06T2207/20084 (Special algorithmic details): 5 applications (5.5%)
- B60W30/143 ({Adaptive} cruise control): 5 applications (5.5%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Autonomous Vehicles spans multiple countries:
- US: 175 inventors (63.4%)
- JP: 39 inventors (14.1%)
- CA: 10 inventors (3.6%)
- GB: 9 inventors (3.3%)
- IL: 8 inventors (2.9%)
- DE: 7 inventors (2.5%)
- CN: 6 inventors (2.2%)
- IN: 4 inventors (1.4%)
- SE: 3 inventors (1.1%)
- KR: 3 inventors (1.1%)
The US accounts for 63.4% of inventors in Autonomous Vehicles, indicating strong domestic innovation leadership.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Autonomous Vehicles include:
- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA × DENSO CORPORATION: 2 joint applications
- DENSO International America Inc × DENSO CORPORATION: 1 joint applications
- Nissan North America Inc × The University Of Massachusetts: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 4 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Autonomous Vehicles.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Autonomous Vehicles innovation:
- Jaime S. Camhi Espinoza of Los Gatos CA US: 3 applications
- Kohei OTA of Osaka JP: 3 applications
- Tomohisa KANO of Osaka JP: 3 applications
- Terasu HOMMA of Osaka JP: 3 applications
- Nadirsh Patel of Farmington Hills MI US: 2 applications
- Matthew J. Brown of Palo Alto CA US: 2 applications
- Julia Pralle of Palo Alto CA US: 2 applications
- Zhaoyuan Huo of Cupertino CA US: 2 applications
- Michael L. Elkins of Framingham MA US: 2 applications
- Stefan Witwicki of San Carlos CA US: 2 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Autonomous Vehicles patent applications from 31st July 2025:
20250241499. MOBILE CLEANING ROBOT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Applicant: Irobot Corp
Abstract: A mobile cleaning robot includes a cleaning head configured to clean a floor surface in an environment, and at least one camera having a field of view that extends above the floor surface. The at least one camera is configured to capture images that include portions of the environment above the floor surface. The robot includes a recognition module is configured to recognize objects in the environment based on the images captured by the at least one camera, in which the recognition module is tra...
20250242648. CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION
Applicant: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle is provided, the control system comprising one or more controllers, the control system configured to receive an acceleration or deceleration demand signal from an automatic cruise control system, and request modification of one or more parameters of the vehicle suspension system in response to the received acceleration or deceleration demand signal. In this way, the vehicle suspension system may be modified in preparation for an acceleration or deceleration of the ...
20250242658. Vehicle Monitoring and Safety System
Abstract: A vehicle monitoring system is capable of recognizing unattended people and/or animals in a vehicle and sending alerts from the vehicle responsive to environmental conditions within the vehicle. The system is optionally trained to distinguish between adults and people that may not be able to get out of the vehicle on their own, e.g., children or non-ambulatory adults. The vehicle monitoring system is optionally configured to operate within a self-driving car.
20250242751. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DIRECTION INDICATION
Applicant: Zoox Inc
Abstract: Techniques are described for uniquely identifying a quadrant of a symmetrical vehicle, such as a symmetrical autonomous vehicle. The techniques include using service indicator lights to convey information regarding the status and operational mode of the vehicle to an observer and/or service technician. The service indicator lights may uniquely identify quadrants of the vehicle for orienting the vehicle with a representation of the vehicle to guide a technician to a particular location and compon...
20250242781. METHODS FOR PASSENGER AUTHENTICATION AND DOOR OPERATION FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Applicant: Motional AD LLC
Abstract: Disclosed are computer systems and techniques for authenticating a passenger of an autonomous vehicle and operating doors of the autonomous vehicle. For passenger authentication, the computer system is configured to receive a ride request, generate a passcode, transmit the passcode to a user account and the autonomous vehicle, authenticate the user using the passcode, and enable departure of the autonomous vehicle. For door operation, the computer system is configured to detect environmental con...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 91 applications in a single day, Autonomous Vehicles shows high innovation activity, indicating sustained R&D investment and market development.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Autonomous Vehicles spans 54 organizations, showing strong competitive activity and diverse investment in the field.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Autonomous Vehicles patents include: vehicle, data, based, that, control, suggesting future development in these areas.
The current patent activity level suggests Autonomous Vehicles is in a growth phase with increasing market adoption and investment.
Related Technology Areas
Innovation in Autonomous Vehicles often intersects with other emerging technologies:
- Medical Devices: 448 applications
- Semiconductors: 429 applications
- Cybersecurity: 289 applications
- Renewable Energy: 182 applications
- Generative AI: 180 applications
- Environmental Tech: 165 applications
- 5G Technology: 154 applications
- Internet of Things: 152 applications