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New Qualcomm Patents

Qualcomm's patent portfolio anchors modern wireless: 5G/6G modems, Snapdragon mobile and laptop SoCs, on-device AI accelerators, and automotive radio platforms.

Through the USPTO’s September 24, 2026 release, Patentlyze has covered 461 notable Qualcomm patent applications, including 95 published in the last 30 days.

461

total filings tracked

published last 30 days

322

published last 90 days

This week's published patents

Week of September 24, 2026 · 33 filings covered · refreshes every week

Qualcomm's 33 filings this week split across three areas: on-device AI and image processing, wireless and connectivity, and AR/VR rendering.

On-device AI and imaging. A large share of filings target AI efficiency and image quality, including a method to skip unchanged video frames, a way to update AI models without replacing the whole file, a self-correcting image generation method, and a system that picks the right photo model by resolution.
AR/VR and display. Several filings address headset and display rendering, covering single-chip dual-view AR output, blending sharp and blurry VR zones at the chip level, a one-step image correction method for headsets, and a display that adjusts zoom speed based on eye distance.
Wireless and connectivity. Connectivity filings span a wide range, from a Wi-Fi switch that holds an old connection until a new one is stable, to Bluetooth audio adjustments without dropping the link, 5G devices sharing AI training without a central server, and a system for cars and drones to negotiate flight paths.

What Qualcomm is working on

Based on Qualcomm's activity across the watchlists we track · tracked programs only, not all of Qualcomm's output

Newly emerging

what qualifies: first Qualcomm filing within the last 8 weeks

The foldable phone race

1 filing, Aug 28

Contested races

what qualifies: 3 or more companies in the same watchlist, Qualcomm among them

The AR glasses race	48 of 312 · 10 companies
The AI chip wars	55 of 309 · 12 companies
The self-driving sensing race	42 of 259 · 10 companies
The AI photo editing race	10 of 194 · 14 companies
The AI guardrails race	4 of 158 · 14 companies
The on-device AI privacy push	16 of 141 · 11 companies

Qualcomm patent questions, answered

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What is Qualcomm working on right now?

Qualcomm's tracked filings sit inside contested races, including The AR glasses race, The AI chip wars and The self-driving sensing race. The breakdown above shows each program’s filing count and latest activity.

How many patents did Qualcomm publish this month?

95 Qualcomm patent applications have published in September 2026 so far, after 119 in August. Patentlyze has covered 461 Qualcomm filings since tracking began in May 2026.

Does a Qualcomm patent mean the feature will launch?

No. A published application is not a product announcement. Companies file to protect options, and most patented ideas never ship in the form described. What filings do show is where Qualcomm is spending research effort right now.

Where can I find Qualcomm’s newest patents?

This page updates every week, when the USPTO publishes its new batch of applications. The newest Qualcomm filings appear in the list below.