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Korea Photonics Technology Institute
Korea Photonics Technology Institute's patent strategy reveals a surprising shift, with a strong historical focus on "Optical Elements & Systems" (25.0% of portfolio) experiencing a significant decline of 60.0% so far in 2026, while "Light-Emitting Devices (LEDs)" is emerging as a new priority with 100.0% year-over-year growth in 2026, indicating a move towards practical display technologies.
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Yearly patent publications since 2023
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Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.
60 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 16 themes
Optical systems and components specifically designed for head-mounted displays, augmented reality (AR) glasses, and virtual reality (VR) headsets, focusing on image projection, waveguide integration, and display durability.
Innovations in the internal design of individual light-emitting diode chips or packages, focusing on semiconductor layer arrangements, electrode configurations, reflective elements, and light extraction features.
Development of sophisticated optical lens assemblies and computational methods to achieve high-resolution, precise, or specialized imaging, often for medical or scientific applications.
Techniques for manufacturing semiconductor laser chips, including active region design, mirror structures, current and optical confinement, and the integration of multiple layers or elements on a substrate.
Optical structures and lens designs that improve light extraction efficiency from LED dies and modules, including diffractive films, micro-lens arrays, reflectors, and color-conversion layers.
Design and integration of lasers and associated components specifically for transmitting data over optical fibers or through free space, including modulation schemes and efficient light coupling.
Techniques and systems for measuring three-dimensional shapes, depths, or surface profiles using optical principles, including diffraction, interferometry, structured light, and imaging.
Methods and structures for mass-producing and assembling arrays of micro-LEDs onto a substrate, including transfer processes, bonding techniques, and defect management.
Systems that employ imaging and image processing to automatically detect defects, verify states, or ensure quality control in manufactured goods, printed materials, or industrial processes.
Systems that incorporate solar panels as a primary or auxiliary power source for various applications, including visual displays, remote devices, and portable battery charging, often emphasizing efficiency and adaptability.
Systems that combine data from multiple camera sensors or capture multiple images from different perspectives or qualities, often involving image processing techniques like synthesis to create enhanced or comprehensive views.
Focuses on novel semiconductor materials, heterostructures, and doping profiles to improve photovoltaic conversion efficiency, stability, and spectral response.
Techniques for optimizing light capture, transmission, and internal reflection within photovoltaic devices, including surface texturing, anti-reflection coatings, and light concentration or redistribution.
Methods and apparatus for improving the visual fidelity, resolution, or compression efficiency of video signals, often through advanced processing, up-scaling, or neural network-based filters.
Utilizing machine learning, particularly deep learning, to analyze medical data such as images, sensor readings, or physiological signals for disease prediction, diagnosis, or treatment assessment.
Methods and structures for assembling laser chips into functional modules, encompassing optical alignment, electrical interconnection, mechanical support, thermal management, and encapsulation for protection.
Patents
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Micro-LED Array Fabrication