Company patents
Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. shows a surprising shift in its patent strategy, moving away from its largest category, LED & Optoelectronics (Legacy CPC), which saw a -100.0% decline in 2026 so far and a -75.0% decline in 2025, despite representing 39.5% of its portfolio. Concurrently, the company is demonstrating an emerging focus on Sterilization & Biocompatible Materials, which has seen consistent growth with a +100.0% YoY increase in both 2024 and 2025, and Light-Emitting Devices (LEDs) with a +50.0% YoY increase in 2026 so far, indicating a pivot towards medical and specific LED applications.
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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.
38 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 18 themes
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 and optimization of the semiconductor material layers and their interfaces within an LED to control light emission properties, manage internal stress, and improve device efficiency.
Methods and apparatus for disinfecting or sterilizing medical devices, waste, or environments, often employing radiation, chemical agents, or thermal processes, and including monitoring systems.
Methods and structures for mass-producing and assembling arrays of micro-LEDs onto a substrate, including transfer processes, bonding techniques, and defect management.
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.
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.
Focuses on novel semiconductor materials, heterostructures, and doping profiles to improve photovoltaic conversion efficiency, stability, and spectral response.
Systems employing sensors, controllers, and actuators to automatically regulate environmental factors such as water delivery, humidity, temperature, and light spectrum for optimal plant growth.
Therapeutic application of light, typically in the red or near-infrared spectrum, to stimulate cellular function, reduce inflammation, and promote healing, often involving specific wavelengths and irradiance levels.
Methods and structures for assembling laser chips into functional modules, encompassing optical alignment, electrical interconnection, mechanical support, thermal management, and encapsulation for protection.
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.
Technologies for monitoring plant health and environmental conditions using optical, chemical, or physical sensors, combined with data processing and informatics to provide insights and optimize cultivation workflows.
Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting light output, distribution, color, or intensity based on environmental conditions, user presence, content, or specific application needs.
Focuses on advanced pixel architectures, often involving vertical stacking (3D) or silicon-on-insulator (SOI) structures, to improve performance, density, or functionality of photodiodes, transistors, and floating diffusion regions within image sensor pixels.
Devices and methods utilizing ultrasound energy for non-invasive or minimally invasive treatment, including focused ultrasound for tissue ablation, neuromodulation, or enhanced substance delivery.
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.
Innovative methods and materials for preparing soil blocks, treating water, enhancing plant media, or applying specialized treatments like plasma or frequency stimulation to improve plant growth and health.
Non-chemical or non-biological methods that alter the physical properties or structure of water, often claimed to improve its quality or interaction with biological systems, such as vortexing or electromagnetic treatment.
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