The Connected Car report provides a thorough patent landscape analysis, covering 48,472 patents filed from 2010 to 2024 across key jurisdictions globally. This extensive dataset is derived from international patent filings and incorporates market sales data, trends, and growth projections. This combined approach allows for a detailed examination of the technological evolution in the connected car industry. By analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, the report provides valuable insights into patent activity, technology innovations, and the market landscape. It is designed to assess the current competitive positioning within the connected car sector and forecast future growth opportunities.
The report is organized into critical sections, each offering unique insights into the connected car ecosystem. These sections include Landscape Overview, Market Analysis, Technology Analysis, and Key Players. Each section is designed to assist stakeholders in making informed strategic decisions regarding research, investment, and competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving connected car industry.
Overall, this report presents a comprehensive view of the connected car technology landscape, from patent and market trends to technological innovations and competitive dynamics. It serves as a crucial resource for stakeholders involved in R&D, investment, and policy-making, offering insights that will support decisions aimed at capitalizing on the rapidly growing connected car sector.
The report is organized into critical sections, each offering unique insights into the connected car ecosystem. These sections include Landscape Overview, Market Analysis, Technology Analysis, and Key Players. Each section is designed to assist stakeholders in making informed strategic decisions regarding research, investment, and competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving connected car industry.
Landscape Overview
The landscape overview offers a comprehensive look at patent activity within the connected car industry, tracing trends from 2010 to 2024. The analysis highlights the significant increase in patent filings, reflecting the growing investment and innovation in connected and autonomous vehicle technologies. The U.S., China, and Europe are identified as the leading regions in patent registrations, underscoring their dominant roles in advancing connected car technologies.Market Analysis Section
The market analysis section examines the commercial aspects of the connected car sector, including market sales data, projected growth rates, and leading industry players. By aligning patent filings with market trends, this section identifies key areas where demand for connected car technologies is strongest, particularly in regions with robust R&D activities. Insights are provided on how innovation in areas such as autonomous driving, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and infotainment systems is expected to shape market growth.Technology Analysis Section
This section delves into core technological domains within the connected car industry, such as autonomous driving, V2X communication, and 5G integration. The report highlights key technological advancements, including innovations in AI for autonomous navigation, next-generation infotainment systems, and advanced connectivity solutions. These developments are key to the transformation of modern vehicles into connected platforms, enhancing safety, efficiency, and user experience.Top Player Section
The top player section provides detailed insights into major companies leading the connected car industry. Key players include Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Waymo LLC, Ford, and General Motors (GM) Global Technology Operations LLC. Each company is examined based on its patent holdings, technological innovations, and contributions to the connected car ecosystem. For example, Waymo's advancements in autonomous driving and Samsung’s innovations in in-car infotainment systems are featured. The section also explores strategic partnerships and collaborations that are accelerating innovation and market leadership in connected and autonomous vehicles.Overall, this report presents a comprehensive view of the connected car technology landscape, from patent and market trends to technological innovations and competitive dynamics. It serves as a crucial resource for stakeholders involved in R&D, investment, and policy-making, offering insights that will support decisions aimed at capitalizing on the rapidly growing connected car sector.
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Table of Contents
Key FindingsExecutive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Patent Landscape Overview
2.1. Patent Family Analysis
2.2. Patent-Market Coverage
2.3. Geographical jurisdiction
3. Market and Competitor Analysis
3.1. Market at a Glance
3.2. Market Share of Main Players
3.3. Main Processes in Connected Car Production
3.4. Top Applicants
3.5. Market Coverage of Top Applicants
3.6. Top Owners
3.7. Highly-Cited Applicants
3.8. Collaboration
3.8.1. Top Ten Applicants’ collaborations
3.8.2. The strongest cooperation networks
3.9 Top applicant activity
3.10 Pioneer companies in the last 5 years
3.11 Top applicant clustering
3.12 Pending patents
4. Technology Analysis
4.1. Top Technologies
4.1.1. Top Technologies by Class
4.1.2. Top Technologies by Sub-Class
4.1.3. Top Technologies by Main-Group
4.1.4. Top Technologies by Sub-Group
4.1.5. Top Technologies and Main Trends
4.2. Five Recent dominant technologies
4.3. Key Patents
4.4. The main themes of patents
4.5. Technology clustering
4.6. Top inventors
5. Key Players’ Patent Profile
5.1. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
5.1.1. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Overview
5.1.2. Patent family analysis
5.1.3. Top Technologies
5.1.4. Collaboration
5.1.5. Merge and Acquisitions
5.1.6. Key patents
5.1.7. Topic modeling
5.1.8. Patents clustering
5.2. LG Electronics Inc
5.2.1. LG Electronics Inc Overview
5.2.2. Patent family analysis
5.2.3. Top Technologies
5.2.4. Collaboration
5.2.5. Merge and Acquisitions
5.2.6. Key patents
5.2.7. Topic modeling
5.2.8. Patents clustering
5.3. Waymo LLC
5.3.1. Waymo LLC Overview
5.3.2. Patent family analysis
5.3.3. Top Technologies
5.3.4. Collaboration
5.3.5. Merge and Acquisitions
5.3.6. Key patents
5.3.7. Topic modeling
5.3.8. Patents clustering
5.4. Ford Global Technologies, LLC
5.4.1. Ford Global Technologies, LLC Overview
5.4.2. Patent family analysis
5.4.3. Top Technologies
5.4.4. Collaboration
5.4.5. Merge and Acquisitions
5.4.6. Key patents
5.4.7. Topic modeling
5.4.8. Patents clustering
5.5. GM Global Technology Operations LLC
5.5.1. GM Global Technology Operations LLC Overview
5.5.2. Patent family analysis
5.5.3. Top Technologies
5.5.4. Collaboration
5.5.5. Merge and Acquisitions
5.5.6. Key patents
5.5.7. Topic modeling
5.5.8. Patents clustering
6. Disclaimer
Executive Summary
This report provides an extensive analysis of the patent landscape for Connected Car Technologies, focusing on 48,472 patents filed from 2010 to 2024. The connected car industry has experienced rapid growth, as evidenced by the surge in patent filings in recent years, reflecting a strong global shift towards the development of smart, autonomous vehicles. The United States leads in patent registrations with 21,889 patents, followed closely by China with 15,078 patents, underscoring the significant investments made by these countries in advancing connected car technologies. Europe also shows considerable contributions, demonstrating a broad, international commitment to the future of mobility.The report identifies core technological domains such as autonomous driving systems, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and 5G connectivity. Innovations in these areas, such as AI-driven autonomous navigation and next-generation infotainment systems, are transforming vehicles into highly connected platforms that offer enhanced safety, efficiency, and user experience.
Key industry players include Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Waymo LLC, Ford, and General Motors (GM). These companies lead in patent activity, focusing on various aspects of connected car development such as autonomous driving, advanced in-car connectivity, and AI-enhanced safety systems. For example, Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, while Samsung Electronics is pioneering innovations in infotainment systems and vehicle connectivity.
Collaboration is a key element in the connected car sector, with numerous strategic partnerships driving advancements in autonomous vehicle technologies, 5G infrastructure, and smart transportation ecosystems. These alliances are essential for overcoming technical challenges and accelerating the commercialization of fully connected and autonomous vehicles.
This report serves as a valuable resource for companies, policymakers, and investors by providing a comprehensive overview of the patent trends, technological advancements, and competitive dynamics in the connected car industry. By highlighting key players and innovations, the report supports strategic decisions in R&D, investment, and policy-making, guiding stakeholders toward a smarter, more sustainable automotive future.
Companies Mentioned
- Samsung Electronics
- LG Electronics
- Waymo LLC
- Ford
- General Motors (GM)
- JFE Steel Corporation
- POSCO
- Baoshan Iron & Steel Co.
- Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
- Nucor Corporation
- MIDREX Technologies
