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Autonomous Vehicles patent applications on 31st July 2025

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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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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:

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:

These collaborations represent 4 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Autonomous Vehicles.

Leading Inventors

Key inventors driving Autonomous Vehicles innovation:

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:

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