Canon said the number of patents shows the company is devoting itself to developing new products (in addition to cameras, Canon also produces printers, commercial and medical equipment.) "By continuing to innovate, the long-term commitment to strategic research and development continues to make a difference:" Canon USA Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Seymour Liebman said.
"With 3,285 patents in 2017, Canon is proud of our strong position in technology companies as we continue to solidify our position as a global leader in imaging solutions for 2018 and beyond."
Although the submitted patent was not an actual product, this figure shows the depth of different ideas that Canon researchers introduced within a year, such as a stack sensor for a new design that is faster for autofocus, an enhancement algorithm and Correct the tilt of the camera lens and so on.
In the end, the number one in recent years, rarely seen in consumer electronics IBM, 4 to 8, respectively, Intel, Qualcomm, Google, Microsoft, Apple ranked 11, while the top 50 in the patent list camera manufacturers also Including No. 12 Sony, No. 23 Matsushita, No. 28 Ricoh, No. 47 Fuji.