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Lumentum Operations LLC
Lumentum Operations LLC's patent strategy shows a strong, sustained focus on Lasers, which comprise 55.3% of its portfolio, despite a significant YoY decline of -75.8% so far in 2026. Surprisingly, while core areas like Optical Elements & Systems and Radar / Sonar / Lidar have seen recent declines, the company is showing an emerging focus in Length / Distance Measurement, with a remarkable +300.0% YoY growth in 2026, indicating a potential shift towards precision manufacturing applications.
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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.
356 US filings (since 2023) · 9 categories · 28 themes
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 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.
Methods and structures for assembling laser chips into functional modules, encompassing optical alignment, electrical interconnection, mechanical support, thermal management, and encapsulation for protection.
Methods and devices for controlling, detecting, and compensating for the polarization state of light signals in optical communication systems, crucial for reducing crosstalk and managing signal integrity.
Systems and components related to fiber lasers and fiber optical amplifiers, including doped fibers, pump schemes, and specialized fiber structures for gain, filtering, or thermal management.
Techniques for combining and separating multiple optical signals at different wavelengths over a single optical fiber, including components like filters, comb sources, and tunable add/drop multiplexers.
Innovations in the physical design, materials, fabrication, or packaging of photodetectors and optical sensor elements, including thermoelectric, NIR-compliant, and self-mixing interference types, to improve performance or integration.
The design and manufacturing of integrated circuits that combine optical and electronic components, particularly for high-speed data communication between processors and memory.
Innovations in the physical components and architectures of radar, lidar, and sonar systems, including antenna design, RF signal generation, beam steering mechanisms, and optical elements for improved performance.
Mechanisms and designs for actively changing or stabilizing the output wavelength, frequency, or spectral properties of a laser, often involving integrated optical filters, resonators, or pump adjustments.
Techniques and systems for ensuring the safe and precise operation of lasers, including power regulation, hazard detection, and deconfliction mechanisms in complex or dynamic environments.
Systems and methods that utilize optical fibers as sensing elements or for transmitting sensing signals, often for distributed monitoring of environmental conditions, phase changes, or integrating sensing with communication.
Engineering of artificial subwavelength structures (meta-atoms) to create metasurfaces that manipulate light properties (phase, polarization, wavelength) for multi-functional optical devices.
Methods and structures for integrating and enclosing electronic components into compact, multi-functional modules, often involving embedded components, multi-layer substrates, and electromagnetic shielding for performance and miniaturization.
Technologies for non-contact measurement of distance, position, or 3D properties of a target object, often involving active emission and detection of light or radio frequency waves, including target tracking.
Techniques and systems for measuring three-dimensional shapes, depths, or surface profiles using optical principles, including diffraction, interferometry, structured light, and imaging.
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 driving electrophoretic displays, including managing remnant voltage, optimizing particle movement, and specific addressing pulse schemes to improve optical quality and update speed.
Techniques and systems utilizing laser beams for precise material modification, including cutting, cladding, ablation, and surface treatment, often for joining, shaping, or removing material.
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.
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.
Systems and methods for acquiring and analyzing image data across multiple discrete spectral bands or a continuous spectrum, often for material characterization, environmental monitoring, or remote sensing applications.
Techniques and apparatus utilizing various spectroscopy methods (e.g., Raman, NIRS, photometric, interferometric) for identifying substances, measuring concentrations, or monitoring chemical and physical processes in industrial, environmental, or laboratory settings.
Strategies for sharing wireless communication channels among multiple users or data streams, encompassing techniques like orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, spread spectrum, beamforming, and control channel allocation.
Specialized welding or bonding techniques and apparatuses tailored for joining small-scale electronic components, integrated circuits, or semiconductor wafers, emphasizing precision, miniaturization, and electrical connectivity.
Systems and methods for accurately measuring and compensating for position, orientation, and movement errors in mechanical systems, often for manufacturing, robotics, or optical alignment.
Techniques for combining data from disparate sensor types (e.g., cameras, radar, mobile device signals) to achieve a more robust and comprehensive understanding of an environment or subject, often leveraging machine learning for interpretation and correlation.
Systems that combine light sources, waveguides, and display elements into unified products for backlighting, automotive applications, general lighting, or color-corrected displays.
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Photonic Integration & Interconnects