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Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within G01B · public-visibility date · generated 2026
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Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest G01B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Scott T. Christensen57 patents · 2,640 citations
- 296Blake Konrardy55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 392Gregory Hayward55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 488Scott Farris55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 583Tal Verker57 patents · 1,220 citations
- 679Yossef Atiya39 patents · 942 citations
- 775Edward A. Bryner34 patents · 1,416 citations
- 871Ingmar Bruder23 patents · 945 citations
- 967Robert Send23 patents · 940 citations
- 1063Peter De Groot113 patents · 4,749 citations
- 1158Westley S. Ashe10 patents · 1,878 citations
- 1254Paul C. Atwell28 patents · 1,127 citations
- 1350Matthew J. Everett34 patents · 1,400 citations
- 1446Steven W. Rogers40 patents · 1,151 citations
- 1542Benjamin J. Vakoc21 patents · 578 citations
- 1638Mark E. Froggatt54 patents · 960 citations
- 1733Benny Pesach24 patents · 605 citations
- 1829David Scheiner17 patents · 652 citations
- 1925Rune Fisker26 patents · 484 citations
- 2021Mark S. Olsson21 patents · 655 citations
- 2117Gideon Stein15 patents · 656 citations
- 2213Ray Merewether17 patents · 550 citations
- 238Karl-Josef Hollenbeck32 patents · 364 citations
- 244David A. Jackson50 patents · 1,260 citations
- 251Mike Van Der Poel29 patents · 322 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained G01B output across the last 5 years
- 199Eric Swanson34 patents · 11,941 citations
- 296Scott T. Christensen57 patents · 2,640 citations
- 392Blake Konrardy55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 488Gregory Hayward55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 583Scott Farris55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 679Brett Eugene Bouma72 patents · 9,566 citations
- 775Guillermo J. Tearney82 patents · 7,701 citations
- 871Noam Babayoff41 patents · 2,675 citations
- 967Ethan Rublee17 patents · 1,308 citations
- 1063Kurt Konolige19 patents · 1,308 citations
- 1158Gary Bradski16 patents · 1,290 citations
- 1254Simon Raab64 patents · 7,962 citations
- 1350Manoocher Birang53 patents · 2,901 citations
- 1446Neal A. Tanner20 patents · 2,224 citations
- 1542Charles J. Scheib22 patents · 815 citations
- 1638Tal Verker57 patents · 1,220 citations
- 1733Robert E. Bridges138 patents · 3,544 citations
- 1829Brian T. Schowengerdt22 patents · 593 citations
- 1925Rony Abovitz22 patents · 593 citations
- 2021Mathew D. Watson19 patents · 577 citations
- 2117Assaf Govari15 patents · 2,280 citations
- 2213Frederick E. Shelton, Iv35 patents · 2,403 citations
- 238Jason L. Harris28 patents · 2,389 citations
- 244David R. Mcmurtry143 patents · 5,272 citations
- 251Yossef Atiya39 patents · 942 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in G01B
- 199James S. Tieman14 patents · 6,699 citations
- 296Maurice R. Ferre14 patents · 6,699 citations
- 392Peter D. Jakab14 patents · 6,699 citations
- 488James G. Fujimoto12 patents · 10,018 citations
- 583Eric Swanson34 patents · 11,941 citations
- 679Scott T. Christensen57 patents · 2,640 citations
- 775Blake Konrardy55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 871Gregory Hayward55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 967Scott Farris55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 1063Louis B. Rosenberg37 patents · 8,590 citations
- 1158Juergen A. Kortenbach9 patents · 3,443 citations
- 1254Robert Sixto, Jr.9 patents · 3,443 citations
- 1350Brett Eugene Bouma72 patents · 9,566 citations
- 1446Bruce M. Schena15 patents · 4,498 citations
- 1542Guillermo J. Tearney82 patents · 7,701 citations
- 1638Kevin W. Smith5 patents · 2,293 citations
- 1733Bernard G. Jackson17 patents · 3,485 citations
- 1829Jerry Dimsdale13 patents · 2,658 citations
- 1925Noam Babayoff41 patents · 2,675 citations
- 2021Adrian Larkin22 patents · 2,313 citations
- 2117Curtis A. Vock22 patents · 2,313 citations
- 2213Perry Youngs22 patents · 2,313 citations
- 238Burl W. Amsbury20 patents · 2,219 citations
- 244Paul Jonjak19 patents · 2,132 citations
- 251Alan Patrick Anderson7 patents · 2,856 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring G01B patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12223751B2✦ AISelf-test for imaging device28 cites · 202486% earned
- 296US12162160B2✦ AISystem, apparatus and method for improved location identification with prism14 cites · 202483% earned
- 392US11965803B2✦ AIField deployable resonant sensors8 cites · 202476% earned
- 488US12159467B1Camera and sensor system for measurement of road surface deflection5 cites · 202477% earned
- 583US11959744B1Stereophotogrammetric method based on binocular vision7 cites · 202486% earned
- 679US12115598B2Adaptive overhaul using plural scanning methods6 cites · 202485% earned
- 775US12038311B1Self-correcting assemblable optical fiber sensing system for displacement field and correc5 cites · 202484% earned
- 871US12011839B1Three-dimensional scanning system and scanning path planning method thereof5 cites · 202484% earned
- 967US12238300B2Weighted angular prediction coding for intra coding3 cites · 202459% earned
- 1063US12125222B1Systems for determining and reporting vehicle following distance3 cites · 202463% earned
- 1158US11860098B1Method and device for three-dimensional object scanning with invisible markers4 cites · 202475% earned
- 1254US12091976B1Method for monitoring resilience of shield tunnel based on multi-source heterogeneous data4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1350US11915808B1Privacy-preserving DNA/RNA/microbiome/COVID-19 test kit kiosk and locker that pairs to and7 cites · 202486% earned
- 1446US12215969B2Method and apparatus for cooperative usage of multiple distance meters2 cites · 202451% earned
- 1542US12158335B2Custom decorative articles and system, apparatus, and method for providing the same2 cites · 202451% earned
- 1638US12307731B2Wearable device such as for glucose measurement2 cites · 202458% earned
- 1733US12289470B2Three-dimensional data encoding method, three-dimensional data decoding method, three-dime3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12253357B2Interferometric measurement system using time-correlated photons2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1925US11911667B1Method and system utilizing imaging analysis for golf balls5 cites · 202477% earned
- 2021US12523116B2Safety valve including first, second and third connected portions2 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US12188762B1Birefringence mitigation in an optical network2 cites · 202567% earned
- 2213US12141000B2Capacitive detection of fold angle for foldable devices3 cites · 202480% earned
- 238US12111151B1Method and device for generating trajectory diagram3 cites · 202480% earned
- 244US12196686B1Vortex dichroism dark-field confocal microscopy measurement apparatus based on spiral tran2 cites · 202576% earned
- 251US12078472B1Interferometric displacement measurement system and method based on phase modulation of po3 cites · 202480% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring G01B patents of the last 5 years
- 199US12223751B2✦ AISelf-test for imaging device28 cites · 202486% earned
- 296US11148292B2✦ AIController for inspection robot traversing an obstacle80 cites · 202178% earned
- 392US11696757B2✦ AIMonitoring of internal systems to detect and track cartridge motion status64 cites · 202288% earned
- 488US11586865B2Apparatus, system and method for fusing sensor data to do sensor translation61 cites · 202292% earned
- 583US11284963B2Method of using imaging devices in surgery70 cites · 202180% earned
- 679US11348193B1Component damage and salvage assessment89 cites · 202268% earned
- 775US11410570B1Comprehensive three-dimensional teaching field system and method for operating same36 cites · 202291% earned
- 871US11003308B1Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces for annotating, measuring, and modeling en51 cites · 202180% earned
- 967US11360396B2Mode control of photonic crystal fiber based broadband radiation sources45 cites · 202183% earned
- 1063US11236993B1Depth sensing using a time of flight system including a scanning beam in combination with 59 cites · 202288% earned
- 1158US12162160B2System, apparatus and method for improved location identification with prism14 cites · 202483% earned
- 1254US11325861B1Multi-solid waste activated concrete with high-silicon iron ore tailings and preparation m27 cites · 202291% earned
- 1350US12013705B2Payload with adjustable and rotatable sensor sleds for robotic inspection19 cites · 202366% earned
- 1446US11525670B2Shape-sensing systems with filters and methods thereof37 cites · 202184% earned
- 1542US11783691B1Beidou communication-based integrated monitoring system for slope surface crack18 cites · 202389% earned
- 1638US11573663B1Open close detection of foldable phone lid angle calculation22 cites · 202390% earned
- 1733US11892322B2Inspection robot for horizontal tube inspection having sensor carriage20 cites · 202285% earned
- 1829US11410384B2Three-dimensional displays using electromagnetic field computations24 cites · 202172% earned
- 1925US11525906B2Systems and methods for augmentation of sensor systems and imaging systems with polarizati27 cites · 202183% earned
- 2021US11585731B2Sensors incorporated into semi-rigid structural members to detect physical characteristic 18 cites · 202384% earned
- 2117US10899317B1Physically secured device for vehicle intrusion detection24 cites · 202169% earned
- 2213US11407110B2Real time feedback and dynamic adjustment for welding robots19 cites · 202279% earned
- 238US11457982B2Methods for optical tracking and surface acquisition in surgical environments and devices 19 cites · 202281% earned
- 244US11712309B2Magnetic flexible catheter tracking system and method using digital magnetometers15 cites · 202283% earned
- 251US11555761B1Sensors incorporated into elastomeric components to detect physical characteristic changes15 cites · 202389% earned
All-time canon
The defining G01B patents of the whole record
- 199US5321501A✦ AIMethod and apparatus for optical imaging with means for controlling the longitudinal range1,728 cites · 199493% earned
- 296US6485413B1✦ AIMethods and apparatus for forward-directed optical scanning instruments1,705 cites · 200296% earned
- 392US9901342B2✦ AISignal and power communication system positioned on a rotatable shaft1,656 cites · 201691% earned
- 488US6134003AMethod and apparatus for performing optical measurements using a fiber optic imaging guide1,437 cites · 200095% earned
- 583US7043852B2Measuring instrument1,386 cites · 200595% earned
- 679US9186046B2Robotic instrument systems and methods utilizing optical fiber sensor1,303 cites · 200986% earned
- 775US5459570AMethod and apparatus for performing optical measurements1,303 cites · 199593% earned
- 871US6484118B1Electromagnetic position single axis system1,291 cites · 200295% earned
- 967US6697048B2Computer interface apparatus including linkage having flex1,281 cites · 200189% earned
- 1063US4652820ACombined position sensor and magnetic motor or bearing1,248 cites · 198795% earned
- 1158US6670806B2Magnetic position sensor for measuring linear displacement1,209 cites · 200295% earned
- 1254US4312363ASurgical tissue thickness measuring instrument1,125 cites · 198295% earned
- 1350US5676673APosition tracking and imaging system with error detection for use in medical applications1,119 cites · 199785% earned
- 1446US8381135B2Proximity detector in handheld device1,047 cites · 200690% earned
- 1542US9554812B2Tool with integrated navigation and guidance system and related apparatus and methods1,031 cites · 201495% earned
- 1638US5913820APosition location system1,000 cites · 199988% earned
- 1733US6172499B1Eddy current error-reduced AC magnetic position measurement system956 cites · 200195% earned
- 1829US6564087B1Fiber optic needle probes for optical coherence tomography imaging956 cites · 200395% earned
- 1925US6743240B2Flexible surgical device having a rotatable end effector assembly940 cites · 200286% earned
- 2021US5734373AMethod and apparatus for controlling force feedback interface systems utilizing a host com937 cites · 199888% earned
- 2117US7174202B2Medical navigation apparatus928 cites · 200388% earned
- 2213US4945305ADevice for quantitatively measuring the relative position and orientation of two bodies in916 cites · 199095% earned
- 238US6501551B1Fiber optic imaging endoscope interferometer with at least one faraday rotator913 cites · 200295% earned
- 244US5729129AMagnetic location system with feedback adjustment of magnetic field generator904 cites · 199895% earned
- 251US6046792ADifferential interferometer system and lithographic step-and-scan apparatus provided with 849 cites · 200095% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest G01B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO66 patents · 2,749 citations
- 296APPLE INC170 patents · 2,988 citations
- 392APPLIED MATERIALS INC255 patents · 5,478 citations
- 488FARO TECH INC338 patents · 11,250 citations
- 583UNIV CALIFORNIA75 patents · 3,203 citations
- 679MITUTOYO CORP823 patents · 10,007 citations
- 775ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC90 patents · 1,744 citations
- 871MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC52 patents · 2,847 citations
- 967MAGIC LEAP INC56 patents · 765 citations
- 1063ZYGO CORP300 patents · 10,745 citations
- 1158RENISHAW PLC274 patents · 6,354 citations
- 1254GECKO ROBOTICS INC35 patents · 1,416 citations
- 1350NIKON CORP257 patents · 4,417 citations
- 1446HEXAGON METROLOGY INC64 patents · 1,206 citations
- 1542ZEISS CARL MEDITEC INC53 patents · 1,577 citations
- 1638LAM RES CORP58 patents · 1,464 citations
- 1733GEN ELECTRIC457 patents · 8,012 citations
- 1829TOSHIBA KK139 patents · 2,596 citations
- 1925SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP75 patents · 1,717 citations
- 2021BOEING CO484 patents · 5,091 citations
- 2117HONEYWELL INT INC118 patents · 1,739 citations
- 2213HITACHI LTD182 patents · 4,461 citations
- 238CANON KK489 patents · 4,220 citations
- 244CTS CORP21 patents · 1,153 citations
- 251FORD MOTOR CO52 patents · 1,546 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained G01B output across the last 5 years
- 199STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO66 patents · 2,749 citations
- 296MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY123 patents · 16,093 citations
- 392APPLE INC170 patents · 2,988 citations
- 488IBM341 patents · 11,198 citations
- 583APPLIED MATERIALS INC255 patents · 5,478 citations
- 679ETHICON LLC15 patents · 1,353 citations
- 775FARO TECH INC338 patents · 11,250 citations
- 871UNIV CALIFORNIA75 patents · 3,203 citations
- 967HAND HELD PROD INC53 patents · 2,325 citations
- 1063MITUTOYO CORP823 patents · 10,007 citations
- 1158ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC90 patents · 1,744 citations
- 1254MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC52 patents · 2,847 citations
- 1350MAGIC LEAP INC56 patents · 765 citations
- 1446KLA TENCOR CORP308 patents · 3,987 citations
- 1542UNIV LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR28 patents · 1,759 citations
- 1638ZYGO CORP300 patents · 10,745 citations
- 1733RENISHAW PLC274 patents · 6,354 citations
- 1829NOVA MEASURING INSTR LTD79 patents · 1,590 citations
- 1925GECKO ROBOTICS INC35 patents · 1,416 citations
- 2021NIKON CORP257 patents · 4,417 citations
- 2117HEXAGON METROLOGY INC64 patents · 1,206 citations
- 2213ZEISS CARL MEDITEC INC53 patents · 1,577 citations
- 238US ARMY105 patents · 2,998 citations
- 244LAM RES CORP58 patents · 1,464 citations
- 251GEN ELECTRIC457 patents · 8,012 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in G01B
- 199VISUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY INC9 patents · 5,775 citations
- 296STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO66 patents · 2,749 citations
- 392MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY123 patents · 16,093 citations
- 488ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC8 patents · 3,055 citations
- 583IMMERSION HUMAN INTERFACE CORP5 patents · 2,940 citations
- 679IMMERSION CORP26 patents · 5,049 citations
- 775CADENT LTD20 patents · 2,200 citations
- 871BRITISH TELECOMM9 patents · 2,804 citations
- 967APPLE INC170 patents · 2,988 citations
- 1063BIOSENSE INC10 patents · 4,225 citations
- 1158GEN HOSPITAL CORP43 patents · 5,455 citations
- 1254ASCENSION TECH CORP14 patents · 4,700 citations
- 1350IBM341 patents · 11,198 citations
- 1446APPLIED MATERIALS INC255 patents · 5,478 citations
- 1542PHILIPS CORP57 patents · 4,729 citations
- 1638ETHICON LLC15 patents · 1,353 citations
- 1733IND PERCEPTION INC10 patents · 1,193 citations
- 1829CYRA TECHNOLOGIES INC7 patents · 1,507 citations
- 1925FARO TECH INC338 patents · 11,250 citations
- 2021THERMA WAVE INC64 patents · 4,898 citations
- 2117ZEISS CARL INC8 patents · 2,417 citations
- 2213PHATRAT TECHNOLOGY LLC6 patents · 1,221 citations
- 238UNIV CALIFORNIA75 patents · 3,203 citations
- 244ZEISS STIFTUNG135 patents · 6,984 citations
- 251RAMAMURTHY BHASKAR S9 patents · 1,716 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth