Company patents

SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG

Siemens Healthineers AG's patent strategy reveals a strong and growing emphasis on core medical device technologies, with Medical Diagnostics & Surgery representing 42.3% of its portfolio and experiencing a 100.0% YoY growth in 2025. Surprisingly, despite its medical focus, the company also shows significant investment in broader computing technologies, with Image Processing making up 35.0% of its portfolio and growing by 64.6% YoY in 2025, alongside emerging interests in areas like Natural Language Processing, which saw an astonishing 850.0% YoY growth in 2025, albeit from a small base and with partial data so far in 2026 showing a decline.

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Yearly patent publications since 2023

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1,491 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 44 themes

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Magnetic Resonance Sensing

Methods and apparatus for measuring magnetic fields or utilizing magnetic resonance principles for medical diagnostics, material analysis, or precise localization, including gradient field measurement in MRI.

Electrical Measurement
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474since 2023
+130.9%YoY
Surgical Imaging & Navigation

Systems and methods that use imaging technologies, computer vision, and augmented reality to provide real-time guidance, localization, and visualization during surgical procedures or for detailed anatomical assessment.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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450since 2023
+100.9%YoY
AI for Medical Diagnostics

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.

Image ProcessingHealthcare InformaticsComputer VisionMedical Diagnostics & SurgeryMachine Learning & AI
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321since 2023
+58.9%YoY
Medical Device Ergonomics

Focuses on the design of medical equipment for ease of use, mobility, and adaptability in various clinical or home environments, including carts, mounting systems, and compact form factors.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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91since 2023
+81.0%YoY
Interventional & Implantable Therapies

Design and application of devices that are inserted into the body or implanted to treat diseases, modulate physiological functions, or repair anatomical structures.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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63since 2023
+250.0%YoY
Physiological Monitoring & Diagnostics

Systems and methods for non-invasive or minimally invasive collection and analysis of physiological data (e.g., blood pressure, electrolytes, genetic markers, B cell repertoire) to assess patient health status, screen for conditions, or aid in diagnosis.

Healthcare Informatics
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52since 2023
+116.7%YoY
Video Quality & Encoding Optimization

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.

Computer Vision
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47since 2023
+33.3%YoY
X-ray Tube Design & Cooling

Engineering solutions for X-ray tube components, including integrated cooling systems (e.g., oil circulation) and control mechanisms for tube voltage and current to ensure stable and safe operation.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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46since 2023
+144.4%YoY
ML-driven Decision Support

Application of machine learning models to process complex data and generate actionable insights, predictions, or classifications that inform or automate decision-making processes in various domains like healthcare, business, or industrial control.

Pattern Recognition & ML Models
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44since 2023
+46.2%YoY
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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38since 2023
0.0%YoY
Smart Medication Management

Systems that integrate digital technology, sensors, or connectivity to monitor, track, or automate aspects of medication administration, often providing data feedback, personalized recommendations, or secure logging.

Healthcare Informatics
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36since 2023
+142.9%YoY
Ion Implantation Control & Metrology

Methods and apparatus for precise wafer positioning, ion beam uniformity, and dose monitoring during ion implantation processes in semiconductor device manufacturing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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35since 2023
+87.5%YoY
Video Enhancement & Object Tracking

Methods and systems for improving the quality of video streams, generating intermediate frames, or continuously locating and following objects within a sequence of images, even under occlusion.

Image Processing
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34since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Advanced Material Characterization

Techniques and systems for precisely measuring electrical or electromagnetic properties of materials or components, often involving specialized resonators, waveguides, or multi-range measurement systems to ensure accuracy.

Electrical Measurement
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33since 2023
+75.0%YoY
RF Plasma Power Delivery

Systems and methods for delivering radio frequency (RF) power to plasma processing chambers, including impedance matching, pulse shaping, and feedback control for stable and efficient plasma generation.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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26since 2023
+325.0%YoY
3D Reconstruction & Modeling

Processes for creating or manipulating three-dimensional digital representations of objects or environments, including mesh generation, surface fitting, and depth estimation from multiple views.

Image Processing
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26since 2023
-25.0%YoY
Surgical Instrument Mechanisms

Focuses on the mechanical design, articulation, and actuation of hand-held or robotic surgical instruments, including improvements in stapling, cutting, grasping, and tissue manipulation.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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20since 2023
+275.0%YoY
Vision-Based Object & Pose Estimation

Methods and apparatus for detecting objects and determining their three-dimensional position and orientation (pose) using imagery or point cloud data, often for navigation, surveying, or environmental understanding.

Computer Vision
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20since 2023
+120.0%YoY
Charged Particle Beam Optics

Techniques and devices for generating, shaping, focusing, and deflecting electron or ion beams, often involving multi-pole lenses, deflectors, and aberration correction for applications like microscopy or processing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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18since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Personalized Digital Therapeutics

Digital platforms and systems that deliver tailored therapeutic interventions, guidance, or recommendations to patients based on their individual health data, biometric feedback, and computational models (e.g., AI/ML, physiological simulations).

Healthcare Informatics
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17since 2023
+80.0%YoY
Real-time Graphics Rendering

Techniques and hardware architectures designed to efficiently generate and display complex 3D graphics, particularly for interactive applications like virtual reality, focusing on speed and visual quality.

Image Processing
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16since 2023
-28.6%YoY
Multi-modal Sensor Fusion

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.

Computer VisionPattern Recognition & ML Models
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13since 2023
+75.0%YoY
Secure Data Sharing & Rights Management

Mechanisms to facilitate the secure exchange of data between different entities or systems while enforcing usage policies, managing digital content rights, and ensuring data consistency during replication or transfer.

Computer Security
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11since 2023
+350.0%YoY
Generative AI for Images

Techniques utilizing deep learning models like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) or diffusion models to create new images, modify existing ones, or generate synthetic data based on various inputs or conditions.

Image ProcessingComputer Vision
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11since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Specialized Neural Network Architectures

Development and optimization of novel neural network layers or architectures specifically designed to improve performance or efficiency for computer vision tasks.

Computer Vision
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11since 2023
+200.0%YoY
AR/VR User Interfaces

Techniques for rendering, interacting with, and managing content within augmented or virtual reality environments, including spatial tracking, gaze interaction, and dynamic multi-application display management.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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10since 2023
-40.0%YoY
Multimodal Data Fusion

Techniques for combining and analyzing information from multiple distinct data modalities (e.g., text, image, video, audio, sensor data) to derive richer insights or improve system performance and decision-making.

Natural Language ProcessingMachine Learning & AI
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9since 2023
new
Wearable Physiological Sensing

Development of devices and methods for non-invasive or minimally invasive collection and analysis of physiological data, often from wearable sensors, to monitor health, activity, or specific conditions.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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7since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Rehabilitation & Biomechanical Assessment

Devices and software systems designed to facilitate physical rehabilitation, track human movement, evaluate posture, or assess biomechanical parameters for injury recovery, surgical planning, or performance improvement.

Healthcare Informatics
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7since 2023
+200.0%YoY
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.

Natural Language ProcessingMachine Learning & AI
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6since 2023
new
AI/ML for Cryptographic Security

Applying artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to enhance cryptographic systems, such as generating encryption models, improving zero-trust architectures, or enabling privacy-preserving computations like federated learning.

Computer Security
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5since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Federated & Distributed ML

Methods for training machine learning models across multiple decentralized devices or servers while keeping data localized, often involving aggregation of model parameters and secure communication.

Machine Learning & AI
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4since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Secure Data Storage & Provenance

Techniques for protecting data at rest or in backup, ensuring its integrity, confidentiality, and verifiable origin, often involving encryption, unique identifiers, or secure repositories.

Computer Security
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4since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Wearable & Mobile Interaction

Designing user interfaces and interaction methods specifically for mobile or wearable devices, enabling control of external systems, monitoring user states, or facilitating real-world transactions.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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4since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Real-time Anomaly Detection

Methods and systems that identify unusual or suspicious patterns in data streams, often leveraging machine learning models trained on normal behavior, to detect threats, faults, or significant events as they occur.

Pattern Recognition & ML Models
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3since 2023
new
Damage Detection & Structural Assessment

Automated systems using image processing and artificial intelligence to identify, classify, and assess the extent of damage to structures or objects, supporting maintenance or insurance claims.

Image Processing
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Document & Information Extraction

Methods and systems for identifying, extracting, and structuring specific entities, relationships, or insights from text-based documents, often involving techniques like named entity recognition, relation extraction, or summarization.

Natural Language Processing
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3since 2023
new
Power Consumption & Current Sensing

Devices and methods for accurately measuring or monitoring electrical current draw and power usage in various systems, often for control, optimization, or safety purposes.

Electrical Measurement
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3since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Access Control & Identity Management

Systems and methods for authenticating users, devices, or applications, authorizing their access to resources based on policies, and managing digital identities across various platforms.

Computer Security
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3since 2023
n/a
Plasma Process Chamber Engineering

Design and control of plasma processing chambers, including heating, gas delivery, electrode configurations, and magnetic field control for uniform and efficient material processing in semiconductor manufacturing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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2since 2023
new
Collaborative User Experiences

User interface designs and systems that enable multiple users to interact with shared content, provide feedback, or coordinate activities, often across different devices or locations.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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2since 2023
new
Motor System Fault Detection

Methods and systems for identifying anomalies, failures, or impending issues within electric motors or their associated drive and power management circuits, often by monitoring electrical or operational parameters.

Electrical Measurement
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Vacuum System & Chamber Evacuation

Techniques and apparatus for achieving and maintaining vacuum conditions within charged particle and plasma processing chambers, including pump control, vacuum degree monitoring, and chamber sealing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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1since 2023
new
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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1since 2023
n/a

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