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RTX BBN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

RTX BBN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shows a surprising shift in its patent strategy, with a strong emerging focus on Material & Chemical Analysis, which grew by an astounding +400.0% year-over-year to 5 patents so far in 2026, and Optical Elements & Systems, growing by +300.0% year-over-year to 4 patents, despite Machine Learning & AI remaining its largest category at 17.5% of its portfolio with 10 patents.

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.

57 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 17 themes

Advanced Biomarker Detection Assays

Methods and compositions for identifying, quantifying, or characterizing specific biological molecules (e.g., nucleic acids, proteins, metabolites, antibodies) or microbial species, often for diagnostic, prognostic, or quality control applications.

Material & Chemical Analysis
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10since 2023
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Advanced Optical Sensor Components

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.

Photometry / Spectrometry
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5since 2023
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Superconducting & Quantum Devices

Devices leveraging superconductivity or quantum phenomena for applications such as quantum computing, high-efficiency power transmission, or sensitive detection, including materials like graphene Josephson junctions and quantum bits.

Inorganic Devices (Thermoelectric, Piezo)
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5since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Photonic Integration & Interconnects

The design and manufacturing of integrated circuits that combine optical and electronic components, particularly for high-speed data communication between processors and memory.

Optical Elements & Systems
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4since 2023
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Advanced Genomic Sequence Analysis

Computational techniques and algorithms for processing, aligning, and interpreting raw biological sequence data (DNA, RNA, protein), including identifying genetic variations, classifying organisms, or predicting sequence attributes.

Bioinformatics
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4since 2023
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Resistive & Phase Change Memory

Development of memory cells utilizing resistive switching or phase-change materials, including novel material compositions, multi-layered structures, and integration with selector devices like bipolar junction transistors, to achieve non-volatile storage.

Inorganic Devices (Thermoelectric, Piezo)
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3since 2023
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Network Operations, Reliability & Traffic

Techniques and systems designed to monitor network health, diagnose issues, optimize traffic flow, and ensure continuous operation and reduced downtime in complex network environments, including cloud and storage area networks.

Routing, Switching & QoS
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3since 2023
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Secure Communication Protocols

Technologies for establishing and maintaining secure communication channels between devices or networks, often employing encryption, secure protocols, or virtual private networks (VPNs).

Network Security & Access Control
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2since 2023
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Quantum Machine Learning

Developing and applying machine learning algorithms that leverage quantum computing principles, such as quantum circuits or autoencoders, for tasks like simulation or data processing.

Machine Learning & AI
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2since 2023
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Network Traffic Management & QoS

Techniques and systems for optimizing network traffic flow, distributing loads across multiple paths or resources, and ensuring quality of service based on various criteria like application type, latency, or resource availability. This includes dynamic path selection, congestion control, and resource allocation.

Routing, Switching & QoS
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2since 2023
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Advanced Optical Imaging & Lens Design

Development of sophisticated optical lens assemblies and computational methods to achieve high-resolution, precise, or specialized imaging, often for medical or scientific applications.

Optical Elements & Systems
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2since 2023
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Large Model Text Generation

Techniques for generating human-like text or other content using large pre-trained models, often involving prompt engineering, speculative decoding, or multi-modal inputs for content creation.

Machine Learning & AI
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1since 2023
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Optical Fiber Sensing Systemsfiltered

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.

Optical Elements & Systems
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1since 2023
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Computational Biology & Drug Discovery Design

Applying computational methods, often involving machine learning and multiomics data, to design, analyze, and understand biomolecules, genetic sequences, or complex biological systems.

Bioinformatics
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1since 2023
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Thermal & Infrared Sensing Applications

Use of thermal and infrared sensors for non-contact temperature measurement, occupancy detection, structural health monitoring, fire/hazard detection, and process control in diverse industrial, environmental, and security applications.

Photometry / Spectrometry
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1since 2023
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Advanced Oxidation & Disinfection

Processes that use strong oxidants, electrochemical methods, sonic waves, or other energy-intensive techniques to break down organic pollutants, disinfect water, or facilitate contaminant separation.

Water / Sewage Treatment
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1since 2023
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Intelligent Monitoring & Control

Systems and methods that use sensors, data analysis, and automation to monitor water quality, process parameters, or system performance, enabling adaptive control, predictive maintenance, or incentive-based management.

Water / Sewage Treatment
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1since 2023
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