Patent Year in Review
2016 in patents
24 patents granted. 535 forward citations accumulated. Filing volume +9% year over year. The Software domain led by patent count.
Patents granted
24
Total citations
535
vs prior year
+9%
Top domain
Software
Most-Cited Patents of 2016
Preventing Sensitive Data Leaks from Company Communications
174
citations
How Databases Keep Read-Only Copies Up-to-Date
108
citations
How Amazon Delivers Content Faster Using Local Servers
75
citations
How Computers Automatically Adjust Tasks to Run Faster in Data Centers
32
citations
How Google Displays Knowledge Panels Next to Search Results
25
citations
How Groupon Automatically Categorizes Merchant Services Using Text Analysis
25
citations
How Home Gateways Manage Video Streaming Traffic to Prevent Buffering
24
citations
Using Genetically Modified Viruses to Target and Treat Cancer
15
citations
How Nintendo's Wii Remote Tracks Motion and Infrared Light
11
citations
How to Split Computer Tasks Between Different Types of Processors
11
citations
Top Patent Holders
Technology Breakdown