HYBRID COMPUTING ARRANGEMENTS (optical hybrid computing devices G06E3/00)

Description

G06J covers computing systems that combine analog and digital processing components to perform calculations or control functions. These hybrid arrangements integrate continuous variable analog circuits with discrete-state digital logic to leverage the advantages of both technologies, such as analog's speed in signal processing and digital's precision and flexibility. Typical applications include control systems, real-time data processing, and scientific computation where both analog and digital processing are essential. This subclass excludes purely analog computing devices (G06E) and purely digital computing systems (G06F).

Filing statistics

CPC subclass G06J recorded 246 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 6 in 2013 to 15 in 2023 (+150%), peaking at 45 applications in 2021. The most active applicants in class G06 are SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY (76,952 applications), IBM (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION) (62,841 applications) and MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING (44,778 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings