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Apple Inc.'s AI patent strategy in 2025 showcases a robust approach to protecting and advancing its technological innovations across multiple areas. By securing patents in these key CPC classes, Apple Inc. not only strengthens its market position but also fosters continuous innovation in artificial intelligence and related technologies. | Apple Inc.'s AI patent strategy in 2025 showcases a robust approach to protecting and advancing its technological innovations across multiple areas. By securing patents in these key CPC classes, Apple Inc. not only strengthens its market position but also fosters continuous innovation in artificial intelligence and related technologies. | ||
To date in 2025, Apple Inc. has filed ''' | To date in 2025, Apple Inc. has filed '''322''' patent applications related to artificial intelligence technologies. | ||
== Key Technology Areas == | == Key Technology Areas == | ||
[[File:Apple Inc. AI Technology Areas 2025 - Up to | [[File:Apple Inc. AI Technology Areas 2025 - Up to June 2025.png|thumb|right|400px|Apple Inc.'s AI Patent Applications by Technology Area (2025)]] | ||
=== CPC G06T19/006 ({Mixed reality (object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality) === | === CPC G06T19/006 ({Mixed reality (object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality) === | ||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in {Mixed reality (object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in {Mixed reality (object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | ||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' | * '''Total Applications Filed:''' 56 | ||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' | * '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 17.4% | ||
=== CPC G06T2200/24 (IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL) === | === CPC G06T2200/24 (IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL) === | ||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | ||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' | * '''Total Applications Filed:''' 34 | ||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 9. | * '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 10.6% | ||
=== CPC G10L15/22 (SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING) === | |||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | |||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' 32 | |||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 9.9% | |||
=== CPC G06T19/20 (Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts) === | === CPC G06T19/20 (Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts) === | ||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | ||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' | * '''Total Applications Filed:''' 26 | ||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 8. | * '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 8.1% | ||
=== CPC G06T7/70 (Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras (camera calibration) === | === CPC G06T7/70 (Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras (camera calibration) === | ||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras (camera calibration, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras (camera calibration, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | ||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' | * '''Total Applications Filed:''' 24 | ||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' | * '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 7.5% | ||
=== CPC G06T11/00 (2D [Two Dimensional] image generation) === | === CPC G06T11/00 (2D [Two Dimensional] image generation) === | ||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | ||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' | * '''Total Applications Filed:''' 15 | ||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 4. | * '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 4.7% | ||
=== CPC | === CPC G06T2207/30196 (Subject of image; Context of image processing) === | ||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in { | Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Subject of image; Context of image processing, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | ||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' 15 | |||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 4.7% | |||
=== CPC G06T19/003 ({Navigation within 3D models or images}) === | |||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in {Navigation within 3D models or images}, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | |||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' | * '''Total Applications Filed:''' 14 | ||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 4.3% | * '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 4.3% | ||
=== CPC | === CPC G06T15/20 (Perspective computation) === | ||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in | Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Perspective computation, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | ||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' | * '''Total Applications Filed:''' 14 | ||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' | * '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 4.3% | ||
=== CPC G06T15/005 ({General purpose rendering architectures}) === | |||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in {General purpose rendering architectures}, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives. | |||
=== CPC | |||
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in | |||
* '''Total Applications Filed:''' | * '''Total Applications Filed:''' 13 | ||
* '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' | * '''Percentage of AI Portfolio:''' 4.0% | ||
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== AI Patent Categories == | == AI Patent Categories == | ||
[[File:Apple Inc. AI Patent Categories 2025 - Up to | [[File:Apple Inc. AI Patent Categories 2025 - Up to June 2025.png|thumb|right|400px|Apple Inc.'s AI Patent Categories (2025)]] | ||
=== Image Processing === | === Image Processing === | ||
* '''Patents:''' | * '''Patents:''' 159 | ||
* '''Percentage:''' | * '''Percentage:''' 49.4% | ||
* '''Description:''' AI techniques for processing, analyzing, and understanding images. | * '''Description:''' AI techniques for processing, analyzing, and understanding images. | ||
=== Computer Vision === | === Computer Vision === | ||
* '''Patents:''' | * '''Patents:''' 80 | ||
* '''Percentage:''' | * '''Percentage:''' 24.8% | ||
* '''Description:''' AI systems that can interpret and make decisions based on visual data from the world. | * '''Description:''' AI systems that can interpret and make decisions based on visual data from the world. | ||
=== Natural Language Processing === | === Natural Language Processing === | ||
* '''Patents:''' | * '''Patents:''' 34 | ||
* '''Percentage:''' | * '''Percentage:''' 10.6% | ||
* '''Description:''' AI techniques focused on the interaction between computers and human language. | * '''Description:''' AI techniques focused on the interaction between computers and human language. | ||
=== Machine Learning === | === Machine Learning === | ||
* '''Patents:''' | * '''Patents:''' 31 | ||
* '''Percentage:''' | * '''Percentage:''' 9.6% | ||
* '''Description:''' A field of AI focused on algorithms that can learn from and make predictions on data without being explicitly programmed. | * '''Description:''' A field of AI focused on algorithms that can learn from and make predictions on data without being explicitly programmed. | ||
=== Other AI === | === Other AI === | ||
* '''Patents:''' | * '''Patents:''' 17 | ||
* '''Percentage:''' 5.3% | * '''Percentage:''' 5.3% | ||
* '''Description:''' Various AI technologies that don't fall into the main categories above. | * '''Description:''' Various AI technologies that don't fall into the main categories above. | ||
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=== Knowledge-based Systems === | === Knowledge-based Systems === | ||
* '''Patents:''' 1 | * '''Patents:''' 1 | ||
* '''Percentage:''' 0. | * '''Percentage:''' 0.3% | ||
* '''Description:''' AI systems that use a knowledge base to solve complex problems typically requiring human expertise. | * '''Description:''' AI systems that use a knowledge base to solve complex problems typically requiring human expertise. | ||
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! Description | ! Description | ||
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| | | SHAPE-BASED GRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF INTERACTION EVENTS | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-24 | ||
| | | Devices, systems, and methods that interpret user activity as user interactions with virtual elements (e.g., user interface elements) positioned within a three-dimensional (3D) space, such as an exten... | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | User Interface for Generating a Three-Dimensional Environment | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-24 | ||
| A | | A method includes receiving, via a graphical user interface (GUI), a first user input that corresponds to a request to generate a three-dimensional (3D) environment. The method includes after receivin... | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Electronic Device for Blending Secure Camera Pixels | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-24 | ||
| | | An electronic device can include one or more cameras that are part of a secure domain and configured to acquire an image, a first subsystem that is part of a general purpose domain and configured to r... | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Correcting Audio Drift | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-24 | ||
| | | Audio media items with dynamic content are synchronized with a transcript by automatically generating, for a first version of an audio media item, a transcript, and an audio fingerprint indicative of ... | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRESENTING A SYNTHESIZED REALITY USER INTERFACE | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-17 | ||
| | | In various implementations, a method comprises: identifying a plurality of data items, each of the plurality of data items having at least a first metadata field or a second metadata field; displaying... | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Systems, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Annotating, Measuring, and Modeling Environments | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-17 | ||
| A computer system | | A computer system displays an annotation placement user interface that includes a representation of a field of view of one or more cameras that is updated over time based on changes in the field of vi... | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE-BASED INTERACTION WITH INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-17 | ||
| | | Systems and methods provide for communicating with an interactive voice response system using a graphical user interface. An audio stream that includes a voice content is received. The user device tra... | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CLIENT SIDE SEARCH RANKING IMPROVEMENTS | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-17 | ||
| | | Methods and systems for client side search ranking improvements are disclosed. In one example, a search query is received from a user on a client device. The local search results are filtered based on... | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | PROVIDING A SUITABILITY PROMPT TO EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE OUTPUT OF A GENERATIVE MODEL WITHOUT FINE TUNING | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-17 | ||
| | | The present technology provides a mechanism to obtain results of similar quality to that which can be obtained by fine-tuning a generative model from the foundational model without fine-tuning. In par... | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | GESTURE TRACKING SYSTEM | ||
| 2025- | | 2025-07-17 | ||
| | | Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that identify a gesture based on event camera data and frame-based camera data (e.g., for a CGR environment). In some imp... | ||
|- | |- | ||
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Apple Inc. is renowned not only for its innovative products but also for its strategic approach to AI patent applications. Apple Inc.'s patent strategy focuses on protecting its technological advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies. This strategy helps Apple Inc. maintain a competitive edge and fosters innovation within the industry. | Apple Inc. is renowned not only for its innovative products but also for its strategic approach to AI patent applications. Apple Inc.'s patent strategy focuses on protecting its technological advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies. This strategy helps Apple Inc. maintain a competitive edge and fosters innovation within the industry. | ||
The company's AI patent filings reveal a particular emphasis on Image Processing, which accounts for approximately | The company's AI patent filings reveal a particular emphasis on Image Processing, which accounts for approximately 49.4% of their AI-related patents in 2025. | ||
== AI Patent Trends == | == AI Patent Trends == | ||
[[File:Apple Inc. AI Patent Trends 2025 - Up to | [[File:Apple Inc. AI Patent Trends 2025 - Up to June 2025.png|border|800px|Apple Inc. AI Patent Trends 2025]] | ||
The chart above shows the trend of Apple Inc.'s AI patent applications over time, revealing | The chart above shows the trend of Apple Inc.'s AI patent applications over time, revealing a steady increase in Apple Inc.'s focus on AI technologies. | ||
== Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Inc.'s AI Patent Strategy == | == Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Inc.'s AI Patent Strategy == | ||
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=== What are Apple Inc.'s main focus areas in AI patent applications? === | === What are Apple Inc.'s main focus areas in AI patent applications? === | ||
Based on patent filing analysis, Apple Inc.'s key focus areas include Image Processing ( | Based on patent filing analysis, Apple Inc.'s key focus areas include Image Processing (159 patents), Computer Vision (80 patents), Natural Language Processing (34 patents). These areas represent 84.8% of Apple Inc.'s AI-related patent applications. | ||
=== How many AI-related patents has Apple Inc. filed in 2025? === | === How many AI-related patents has Apple Inc. filed in 2025? === | ||
Apple Inc. has filed | Apple Inc. has filed 322 AI-related patent applications in 2025 so far. | ||
=== What is Apple Inc.'s most active AI technology area? === | === What is Apple Inc.'s most active AI technology area? === | ||
The most active area is Image Processing, with | The most active area is Image Processing, with 159 patent applications representing 49.4% of their AI patent portfolio. | ||
=== How does Apple Inc. protect its AI innovations? === | === How does Apple Inc. protect its AI innovations? === | ||
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[[Category:Patent_Applications]] | [[Category:Patent_Applications]] | ||
This page was last updated on | This page was last updated on 24 July 2025. |
Latest revision as of 09:55, 24 July 2025
Apple Inc. AI Strategy - 2025
In 2025, Apple Inc. has filed a diverse range of AI-related patent applications, reflecting its strategic focus on artificial intelligence innovations. This page analyzes patent applications submitted by Apple Inc. in different CPC (Cooperative Patent Classification) classes and identifies key technology trends.
Introduction
Apple Inc.'s AI patent strategy in 2025 showcases a robust approach to protecting and advancing its technological innovations across multiple areas. By securing patents in these key CPC classes, Apple Inc. not only strengthens its market position but also fosters continuous innovation in artificial intelligence and related technologies.
To date in 2025, Apple Inc. has filed 322 patent applications related to artificial intelligence technologies.
Key Technology Areas

CPC G06T19/006 ({Mixed reality (object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality)
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in {Mixed reality (object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 56
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 17.4%
CPC G06T2200/24 (IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL)
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 34
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 10.6%
CPC G10L15/22 (SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING)
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 32
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 9.9%
CPC G06T19/20 (Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts)
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 26
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 8.1%
CPC G06T7/70 (Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras (camera calibration)
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras (camera calibration, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 24
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 7.5%
CPC G06T11/00 (2D [Two Dimensional] image generation)
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 15
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 4.7%
CPC G06T2207/30196 (Subject of image; Context of image processing)
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Subject of image; Context of image processing, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 15
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 4.7%
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in {Navigation within 3D models or images}, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 14
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 4.3%
CPC G06T15/20 (Perspective computation)
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in Perspective computation, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 14
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 4.3%
CPC G06T15/005 ({General purpose rendering architectures})
Apple Inc.'s patent applications in this area focus on innovations in {General purpose rendering architectures}, which are crucial for the company's AI initiatives.
- Total Applications Filed: 13
- Percentage of AI Portfolio: 4.0%
AI Patent Categories

Image Processing
- Patents: 159
- Percentage: 49.4%
- Description: AI techniques for processing, analyzing, and understanding images.
Computer Vision
- Patents: 80
- Percentage: 24.8%
- Description: AI systems that can interpret and make decisions based on visual data from the world.
Natural Language Processing
- Patents: 34
- Percentage: 10.6%
- Description: AI techniques focused on the interaction between computers and human language.
Machine Learning
- Patents: 31
- Percentage: 9.6%
- Description: A field of AI focused on algorithms that can learn from and make predictions on data without being explicitly programmed.
Other AI
- Patents: 17
- Percentage: 5.3%
- Description: Various AI technologies that don't fall into the main categories above.
Knowledge-based Systems
- Patents: 1
- Percentage: 0.3%
- Description: AI systems that use a knowledge base to solve complex problems typically requiring human expertise.
Recent Apple Inc. AI Patent Applications
Below are some of the most recent AI-related patent applications filed by Apple Inc. in 2025:
Patent Title | Filing Date | Description |
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SHAPE-BASED GRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF INTERACTION EVENTS | 2025-07-24 | Devices, systems, and methods that interpret user activity as user interactions with virtual elements (e.g., user interface elements) positioned within a three-dimensional (3D) space, such as an exten... |
User Interface for Generating a Three-Dimensional Environment | 2025-07-24 | A method includes receiving, via a graphical user interface (GUI), a first user input that corresponds to a request to generate a three-dimensional (3D) environment. The method includes after receivin... |
Electronic Device for Blending Secure Camera Pixels | 2025-07-24 | An electronic device can include one or more cameras that are part of a secure domain and configured to acquire an image, a first subsystem that is part of a general purpose domain and configured to r... |
Correcting Audio Drift | 2025-07-24 | Audio media items with dynamic content are synchronized with a transcript by automatically generating, for a first version of an audio media item, a transcript, and an audio fingerprint indicative of ... |
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRESENTING A SYNTHESIZED REALITY USER INTERFACE | 2025-07-17 | In various implementations, a method comprises: identifying a plurality of data items, each of the plurality of data items having at least a first metadata field or a second metadata field; displaying... |
Systems, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Annotating, Measuring, and Modeling Environments | 2025-07-17 | A computer system displays an annotation placement user interface that includes a representation of a field of view of one or more cameras that is updated over time based on changes in the field of vi... |
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE-BASED INTERACTION WITH INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM | 2025-07-17 | Systems and methods provide for communicating with an interactive voice response system using a graphical user interface. An audio stream that includes a voice content is received. The user device tra... |
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CLIENT SIDE SEARCH RANKING IMPROVEMENTS | 2025-07-17 | Methods and systems for client side search ranking improvements are disclosed. In one example, a search query is received from a user on a client device. The local search results are filtered based on... |
PROVIDING A SUITABILITY PROMPT TO EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE OUTPUT OF A GENERATIVE MODEL WITHOUT FINE TUNING | 2025-07-17 | The present technology provides a mechanism to obtain results of similar quality to that which can be obtained by fine-tuning a generative model from the foundational model without fine-tuning. In par... |
GESTURE TRACKING SYSTEM | 2025-07-17 | Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that identify a gesture based on event camera data and frame-based camera data (e.g., for a CGR environment). In some imp... |
Overview of Apple Inc.'s AI Patent Strategy
Apple Inc. is renowned not only for its innovative products but also for its strategic approach to AI patent applications. Apple Inc.'s patent strategy focuses on protecting its technological advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies. This strategy helps Apple Inc. maintain a competitive edge and fosters innovation within the industry.
The company's AI patent filings reveal a particular emphasis on Image Processing, which accounts for approximately 49.4% of their AI-related patents in 2025.
AI Patent Trends
The chart above shows the trend of Apple Inc.'s AI patent applications over time, revealing a steady increase in Apple Inc.'s focus on AI technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Inc.'s AI Patent Strategy
What are Apple Inc.'s main focus areas in AI patent applications?
Based on patent filing analysis, Apple Inc.'s key focus areas include Image Processing (159 patents), Computer Vision (80 patents), Natural Language Processing (34 patents). These areas represent 84.8% of Apple Inc.'s AI-related patent applications.
Apple Inc. has filed 322 AI-related patent applications in 2025 so far.
What is Apple Inc.'s most active AI technology area?
The most active area is Image Processing, with 159 patent applications representing 49.4% of their AI patent portfolio.
How does Apple Inc. protect its AI innovations?
Apple Inc. employs a strategic patent filing approach focused on protecting core AI technologies while also maintaining some trade secrets. Their patent strategy covers both foundational AI methods and specific applications in their product areas.
What types of AI applications is Apple Inc. patenting?
Based on recent patent filings, Apple Inc. is patenting AI applications in Image Processing, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, among other areas.
How does Apple Inc.'s AI patent strategy compare to competitors?
Analysis of Apple Inc.'s patent filings shows an increased focus on Image Processing and Computer Vision compared to industry averages, suggesting a strategic emphasis on these technologies.
What might Apple Inc.'s AI patent strategy indicate about future products?
The concentration of patents in Image Processing and Computer Vision suggests Apple Inc. may be developing new products or services that leverage these technologies. This could indicate upcoming features in their existing product lines or entirely new offerings.
See Also
- Apple Inc. Patent Application Trends in 2025
- List of Top AI Patent Filers in 2025
- Artificial Intelligence Patent Trends
- CPC Classification Guide for AI Technologies
This page was last updated on 24 July 2025.