Company patents

dormakaba Schweiz AG

dormakaba Schweiz AG's patent strategy reveals a surprising shift away from its core "Time / Attendance / Access Control" and "Locks & Keys" categories, which together constitute 84.6% of its portfolio but have seen declines of 37.5% and 50.0% respectively so far in 2026. While there was an emerging focus on "Computer Vision" with a 200.0% growth in 2025, the overall trend in 2026 so far indicates a broad decline across most categories, including a 100.0% drop in "Wireless Networks" and "Computer Vision" patenting activity.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

52 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 9 themes

Smart Lock Systems & Connectivity

Locks integrating electronic components for remote control, wireless communication, internet connectivity, and digital credential management, often including features for user identification and access monitoring.

Locks & Keys
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32since 2023
-35.7%YoY
Smart Access Control Systems

Systems that manage and enforce entry or usage privileges using digital credentials, biometric identification, or remote control, often incorporating network connectivity and real-time status updates.

Time / Attendance / Access Control
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20since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Digital Key & Credential Managementfiltered

Methods and devices for generating, transferring, storing, and utilizing electronic or digitally encoded keys and access credentials, including physical keys with integrated digital information for enhanced security or convenience.

Locks & Keys
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20since 2023
-42.9%YoY
Anti-Tamper Mechanical Locks

Mechanical lock designs and components focused on resisting picking, unauthorized manipulation, forced entry, or other technical unlocking methods, often through complex internal mechanisms or robust materials.

Locks & Keys
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18since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Vehicle & Specialized Door Locks

Locking mechanisms specifically designed for automotive applications, recreational vehicles, or unique door types like bi-fold, sliding, or container doors, often incorporating specific safety, noise reduction, or operational features.

Locks & Keys
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12since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Proximity-Based Location Services

Utilizing technologies like Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth beacons, or GPS/geofencing to determine precise location or proximity for services such as asset tracking, secure access, or localized information delivery.

Time / Attendance / Access Control
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8since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Lock Status Monitoring & Indication

Systems and components that detect the operational state (e.g., locked, unlocked, bolted, unbolted) of a lock and provide visual, auditory, or electronic feedback to users or connected systems.

Locks & Keys
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5since 2023
0.0%YoY
Precise Positioning & Localization

Methods and systems for accurately determining the absolute or relative position of an object or device, often integrating satellite navigation (GNSS), inertial measurement units (IMU), and local ranging or wireless communication technologies.

Radar / Sonar / Lidar
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Physical Item Tracking & Management

Systems and methods for uniquely identifying, tracking, and managing physical items using scannable codes (barcodes, QR codes) or wireless tags (RFID, IoT devices) to link physical objects to digital information, inventory, or services.

Data Recognition (Barcodes, OCR)
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1since 2023
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