International Business Machines had 69 patents in advanced materials during Q2 2024. IBM has filed patents for various technologies including structural health monitoring using sensors, forming semiconductor structures with quantum dots, adjusting solar panel angles for maximum power output, non-volatile memory apparatus with hydrogen reservoirs, and a cochlear implant system for transmitting audio signals to the cochlea. GlobalData’s report on International Business Machines gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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International Business Machines had no grants in advanced materials as a theme in Q2 2024.
Recent Patents
Application: Structural monitoring with embedded sensors in 3d and 4d printed structures (Patent ID: US20240202386A1)
The patent filed by IBM Corp. describes a method, computer program, and system for structural health monitoring. The method involves transmitting a signal to sensors embedded in structural components, receiving a backscattered response signal with sensor data, comparing the data to a safety threshold, and scheduling maintenance based on the data exceeding the threshold. The sensors can be embedded through 3D printing or within feedstock, and can monitor various parameters like temperature, pressure, stress, strain, deflection, and smoke presence.
The system includes computer-readable storage media storing program code for transmitting signals, receiving response signals, comparing data to safety thresholds, and scheduling maintenance based on the data. The sensors can be embedded in various structural components like screws, bolts, nuts, shock absorbers, bearings, gaskets, and o-rings. The backscattered response signal can be received by an interrogator mounted on a vehicle or included in a handheld device, making it a versatile and efficient structural health monitoring system.
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