NEC had 310 patents in cybersecurity during Q4 2023. NEC Corp’s patents in Q4 2023 focus on techniques for distributing protected information, person detection in images, cryptography for securing data on a blockchain, providing anonymous symmetric authenticated key establishment, and operation apparatus for controlling moving objects. GlobalData’s report on NEC gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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NEC grant share with cybersecurity as a theme is 39% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Recent Patents
Application: Distribution management device, distribution management system, and distribution management method (Patent ID: US20230418972A1)
The patent filed by NEC Corp describes a distribution management apparatus that acquires distribution consent data from users to allow the transmission of protected information to information using apparatuses. The apparatus includes processes for determining fulfillment of distribution conditions based on event occurrence information, updating the status of distribution consent data, setting transmission periods and limits, and providing advance notice and information protection processes. Additionally, the system involves wearable terminals and user apparatuses to facilitate user consent and registration of distribution consent data.
The distribution management system outlined in the patent involves an information holding apparatus, an information using apparatus, a storage apparatus for distribution consent data, and a distribution management apparatus with processes for acquisition and activation based on user consent and predetermined distribution conditions. The system also includes wearable terminals for event occurrence information transmission and user apparatuses for user consent input and registration processes. Overall, the patent details a comprehensive system for managing the distribution of protected information based on user consent and specific conditions, with provisions for notification, limits, and user involvement in the process.
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