The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into digital healthcare is revolutionizing the landscape of medical diagnostics, treatment, and patient care, as evidenced by close to 76k patents filed between 2010 and 2021. Our analysis of this patent data set identified three key areas driving advancements: Disease/ Disorder Targeted, Diagnostics & Therapeutics and Electronic/Medical Healthcare Records.
Also, the China emerged as the leading contributor in research and development, while top companies included Philips, IBM and Siemens.
Additionally, the analysis revealed key inventors like Wang Wei, Zhao Wei and Hu Jing as significant players in shaping the future of Integration of AI in Healthcare.
This article delves into the patent filings w.r.t Digital Healthcare & AI, unveiling not just technical intricacies but also the patent filing trend, leading companies, and innovators involved in innovation within this domain. Stay tuned to read other insights on the same!
This analysis is based on published patent data from 2003-2022. Interested in the updated analysis?
What is the patent filing trend in Digital Healthcare & AI domain?
The chart below represents the patent activity within the Digital Healthcare & AI industry from the year 2010 to 2021.
The table below provides the number of applications filed and the number of patents granted from the year 2011 to 2021.
| Year | Applications Filed in Digital Healthcare & AI Industry | Patents Granted in Digital Healthcare & AI Industry |
| 2021 | 87 | 801 |
| 2020 | 4310 | 2316 |
| 2019 | 6068 | 1192 |
| 2018 | 5822 | 658 |
| 2017 | 3545 | 404 |
| 2016 | 2179 | 300 |
| 2015 | 1459 | 226 |
| 2014 | 994 | 159 |
| 2013 | 851 | 108 |
| 2012 | 687 | 63 |
| 2011 | 558 | 34 |
Technology Overview of Digital Healthcare & AI Patents
Evolution of Digital Healthcare & AI: 2010-2021
The chart below showcases the technology through the years 2010 to 2021 for Digital Healthcare & AI
Key companies filing patents in Digital Healthcare & AI
The chart below showcases the top 15 companies actively involved in research and development for innovations and technological advancements in Digital Healthcare & AI industry.
Technology Overview of Key Companies in Digital Healthcare & AI
This analysis provides an insight into areas of focus and innovations of companies thereby offering comprehensive snapshot of their contributions to the dynamic landscape of Digital Healthcare & AI technology.
The table below shows the number of patents assigned to the top 25 companies innovating in the Digital Healthcare & AI industry.
| Companies | Patents |
| Philips | 576 |
| IBM | 572 |
| Siemens | 521 |
| Ping An Insurance | 515 |
| Samsung | 215 |
| General Electric | 172 |
| Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co Ltd | 128 |
| Fujifilm | 119 |
| Canon Medical Systems Corporation | 111 |
| Tencent | 100 |
| Baidu | 81 |
| Tata Group | 77 |
| Microsoft | 76 |
| 75 | |
| BOE | 71 |
| Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronics Co Ltd | 69 |
| Hitachi | 63 |
| Canon | 60 |
| Sony Corporation | 57 |
| Cerner Innovation Inc | 55 |
| Medtronic | 53 |
| Fujitsu | 51 |
| Covidien | 47 |
| 3M | 47 |
| NEC | 44 |
Who are the leading innovators in Digital Healthcare & AI Industry?
The table below shows the number of patents assigned to the top 25 inventors in the Digital Healthcare & AI industry.
| Inventor Name | Patent Count |
| Wang Wei | 143 |
| Zhao Wei | 122 |
| Hu Jing | 114 |
| Wang Jianzong | 109 |
| Zhang Yi | 101 |
| Li Wei | 97 |
| Wu Jian | 93 |
| Ming Dong | 91 |
| Wang Lei | 89 |
| Sun Xingzhi | 87 |
| Li Qiang | 86 |
| Chen Mingdong | 86 |
| Huang Yue | 85 |
| Wang Yong | 84 |
| Liu Yan | 83 |
| Chen Wei | 83 |
| Chen Hao | 81 |
| Comaniciu Dorin | 79 |
| Liu Yang | 77 |
| Xu Chang | 74 |
| Liu Xin | 74 |
| Liu Wei | 73 |
| Li Jing | 73 |
| Hu Bin | 73 |
| Zhang Jun | 72 |
Where are the Research Centers of Digital Healthcare & AI patents located?
Which are the prominent R&D hubs of Digital Healthcare & AI i.e. from which countries is the innovation originating and being protected in the regions of interest?
The chart provides a snapshot of key contributors in the industry highlighting their pivotal role in developing novel approaches and solutions in Digital Healthcare & AI industry.
China is leading with highest number of patents showcasing its significant role in innovations and technological advancements in Digital Healthcare & AI industry.
Leading companies in China filing patents in Digital Healthcare & AI
The chart below depicts the distribution of patents owned by the leading companies within China involved in the Digital Healthcare & AI industry.
Technology Overview of Key Companies in China
Leading companies in USA filing patents in Digital Healthcare & AI
The chart below depicts the distribution of patents owned by the leading companies within United States involved in the Digital Healthcare & AI industry.
Technology Overview of Key Companies in US
Leading companies in South Korea filing patents in Digital Healthcare & AI
The chart below depicts the distribution of patents owned by the leading companies within South Korea involved in the Digital Healthcare & AI industry.
Technology Overview of Key Companies in South Korea
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