Company patents

Johnson Controls Technology Company

Johnson Controls Technology Company's patent strategy shows a surprising emphasis on computing and communications technologies, with Databases & Information Retrieval (27.9% of portfolio) and Routing, Switching & QoS (23.1%) being significant areas, both experiencing rapid growth in 2024 with +180.0% and +160.0% YoY increases respectively, before a sharp decline in 2025 and so far in 2026, suggesting a potential shift away from these emerging areas despite their prior rapid expansion.

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.

104 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 13 themes

Smart HVAC Control Systems

Systems and methods for intelligent control of HVAC equipment, often incorporating sensors, communication networks, and adaptive algorithms to optimize comfort, energy efficiency, and operational parameters.

HVAC & Air Conditioning
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69since 2023
-56.2%YoY
HVAC Component Design & Diagnostics

Engineering and diagnostic aspects of individual heating, ventilation, and air conditioning components, such as PTC heaters, air ducts, flow control valves, and compressor monitoring.

HVAC & Air Conditioning
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12since 2023
-80.0%YoY
Specialized Data Integrationfiltered

Methods and systems for integrating, transforming, and managing complex or domain-specific data from disparate sources into a unified structure, often for specific applications like social networks, genomics, or business forms.

Databases & Information Retrieval
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11since 2023
+25.0%YoY
AI & Data Analytics for HVAC

Application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analysis techniques for tasks such as fault detection, predictive maintenance, learning-based control, and intelligent environmental monitoring in HVAC systems.

HVAC & Air Conditioning
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9since 2023
-80.0%YoY
Industrial Energy Management Systems

Control systems designed to monitor, optimize, and manage energy generation, storage, distribution, and consumption within industrial facilities or interconnected power networks to improve efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.

Industrial Control Systems
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7since 2023
0.0%YoY
Power Systems with Energy Storage & Grid Interaction

Integration of power converters with energy storage devices (batteries, supercapacitors) or grid interfaces, often involving AC/DC conversion, power flow management, and fault handling for hybrid power systems or specific applications like EVs or PV.

Power Distribution & Storage
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7since 2023
-75.0%YoY
Battery Management Systems

Software, algorithms, and associated hardware for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing battery performance, safety, and lifespan, including charge/discharge cycles, thermal regulation, and system integration.

Power Distribution & Storage
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6since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Automated Network Provisioning

Systems and methods for automatically deploying, configuring, and updating network devices and services, including software updates, client onboarding, and topology management across various network types.

Network Management & Monitoring
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6since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Advanced Heat Exchanger Architectures

Novel designs and configurations for heat exchangers that improve heat transfer efficiency, compactness, or enable specific phase change or separation processes within refrigeration and heat pump cycles.

HVAC & Air Conditioning
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6since 2023
n/a
Predictive Maintenance & Anomaly Detection

Utilizing sensor data, historical performance, and analytical models to anticipate equipment failures, diagnose faults, and estimate remaining useful life, thereby enabling proactive maintenance and reducing downtime.

Industrial Control Systems
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2since 2023
new
Remote & Wireless Industrial Control

Systems and methods enabling the monitoring, configuration, and operation of industrial equipment and processes from a distance, often utilizing wireless communication protocols and networked platforms for enhanced flexibility and access.

Industrial Control Systems
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2since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Digital Twins & Blockchain for Assets

Creating virtual representations (digital twins) of physical industrial assets or processes for simulation and analysis, often combined with blockchain technology for secure data traceability and distributed control.

Industrial Control Systems
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1since 2023
new
Interactive 3D Data Visualization

Methods and systems for displaying complex data in three-dimensional graphical formats, allowing users to manipulate, explore, and derive insights from the data through interactive controls.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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1since 2023
n/a

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