Company patents

VIVOTEK INC.

VIVOTEK INC. shows a surprising near-equal focus on both Image Processing and Computer Vision, each representing 46.7% of its patent portfolio, with Computer Vision experiencing significant growth of +350.0% in 2024 and +33.3% in 2025, indicating an emerging priority despite a partial decline so far in 2026. The company's patent strategy also reveals a shifting priority away from Photographic Apparatus, which saw a 100.0% decline in 2025.

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.

60 US filings (since 2023) · 5 categories · 9 themes

Automated Visual Inspection

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.

Pictorial / Video Communications
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22since 2023
0.0%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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18since 2023
+166.7%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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11since 2023
+300.0%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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6since 2023
+300.0%YoY
Precision Lens Actuation

Mechanisms and control systems for precise movement of optical lens elements, often for autofocus, zoom, or image stabilization, utilizing various driving principles (e.g., piezoelectric) and low-friction components.

Photographic Apparatus
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5since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Vehicle-Integrated Camera Systems

Camera assemblies specifically designed for integration into vehicles, addressing challenges like mounting, field of view coverage, environmental robustness, and specialized imaging (e.g., near-infrared) for autonomous driving or safety.

Photographic Apparatus
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4since 2023
0.0%YoY
Multi-Sensor Imaging & Synthesis

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.

Photographic Apparatus
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3since 2023
+300.0%YoY
Camera Support & Stabilization Accessories

Mechanical structures and devices designed to support, stabilize, or mount cameras and related photographic equipment, often featuring quick-release mechanisms, damping, or adjustable components.

Photographic Apparatus
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3since 2023
n/a
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 Vision
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1since 2023
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