NEC had 37 patents in internet of things during Q4 2023. NEC Corp’s patents in Q4 2023 include techniques for distributing protected information, allocating resources in a communication system for machine-type devices, detecting changes in product shelves for generating shopping lists, estimating fatigue levels based on biological data, and configuring integrated resource pools for advanced wireless communication systems like 5G, including dedicated pools for V2X sidelink communication and secured intra-platoon communications. 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 internet of things as a theme is 45% 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 indicating user consent for transmitting protected information to an information using apparatus under predetermined conditions. The apparatus includes processes for acquisition, determination, registration, advance notice, information protection, reporting, and distribution activation. The system also involves wearable terminals and user apparatuses to assist in event occurrence detection and user consent registration, ensuring appropriate distribution of protected information.
The distribution management system outlined in the patent involves an information holding apparatus, an information using apparatus, a storage apparatus for consent data, and a distribution management apparatus with processes for acquisition and activation. The system incorporates wearable terminals for event detection and user apparatuses for consent registration. The method ensures that protected information is distributed appropriately based on user consent and predetermined conditions, with additional features for notification, protection, and reporting to enhance the distribution process.
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