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According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over 70,000 patents to analyze innovation intensity for the power industry, there are 40+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.

Sensor-integrated battery packs is a key innovation area in batteries

Sensor-integrated battery packs are battery packs that include sensors and circuits for detecting and preventing various defects or hazards that may occur during battery operation.

GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 200+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established power companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of sensor-integrated battery packs.

Key players in sensor-integrated battery packs – a disruptive innovation in the power industry

‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.   

‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.  

Patent volumes related to sensor-integrated battery packs

LG is one of the leading patent filers in sensor-integrated battery packs. It is a diversified holding company that manufactures and sells electronic products, chemicals and telecommunication products through its subsidiaries and affiliates. Its product portfolio includes consumer electronics, mobile communications, and home appliances. The company also offers petrochemicals, household and cosmetic products, IT and electronic materials, and energy solutions. Some other key patent filers include Samsung, MinebeaMitsumi, and Panasonic.

In terms of application diversity, Baidu leads the pack, while NEC and Alelion Batteries stood in the second and third positions, respectively. By means of geographic reach, Noco held the top position, followed by Brookfield and Microchip Technology.

To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the power industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Batteries in Power.

GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.

GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.