THE NPE PROBLEM
What is an NPE? How does Unified protect against frivolous patent litigation? Answers to these questions and more are provided in the video below.
BENEFITS
Unified works to reduce NPE activity through monitoring, market intelligence, analytic tools, prior art, and USPTO challenges.
Protects Verticals
Holistic approach to protecting technology areas
Changes NPE investment decision
Proactive
Deters the largest NPEs
Affects all NPE decisions
Always Deter
Never incentivizes future assertions
Deters future NPEs
Startups add value
Startups provide notice before NPE sale
Analytics
Data increases transparency in the system and improves decision making
Independent of law firm, NPE, or consultant bias
All Inclusive
All services included in yearly fees
Leave whenever you want and keep everything
ZONES
Content Zone
DEFINITION
Production
Encoding/Compression
Placement
Image Processing
Workflow management/Metadata
Distribution
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Load Balancing/Cache Servers/Replication
Unicasting/Multicasting/ Broadcasting
Routing /Overlay Routing
Data Multiplexing
IP/DOCSIS Delivery
Bandwidth Management/Throttling
Smooth Streaming/Adaptive Bitrate Streaming
Storage/Management Systems
Billing/Accounting Systems
Monitoring
Storage systems
File sharing/replication
Personalization / Ad Systems
Advertising/Ad insertion / Segmentation
User Data
Skipping
Program Guide
Interactive Advertising
Content Recommendation
Endpoint Distribution
Voice/Data Multiplexing
Analog/Digital Multiplexing
GUI optimization
User interaction/interface
Consumption
Control/Navigation
Content Selection
Enhanced or Augmented Viewing/Content
Device customization
Mobile delivery
Power management
Security
Output control
Protection/DRM/Encryption technologies
Secure computing
Cloud Zone
DEFINITION
Access
Network
Web
Mobile
Security
Service Models
SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, etc.
File Hosting and Sharing
Backup, Synchronize, Archive, Restore
Cloud computing
Enterprise Storage
Table storage
Architecture & Operation
Software and hardware
Storage Networking
Volumes/ File systems
Virtualization
Load balancing & scaling
Data center optimization
Reliability / Redundancy
Transactions Zone
DEFINITION
Secure Electronic Transactions and Payments
Credit/debit/pre-paid
Money transfer and value exchange methods, including b2b, trading and commercial/retail transactions
Online transactions
Mobile payments
SMS and Text
Currency Conversion
Blockchain / Virtual currency
Authentication and Security
Encryption methods
Tokenization
Fraud systems and methods
Transaction notifications and alerts
Data Security
Distributed ledger
Multi-factor authentication
Out-of-Band authentication
Online Bill Pay
Retail and commercial
Mobile
Card/account management
Payments
Security and authentication
Transaction processing
Digital wallet
SMS and text
Card and Payment Device Readers
Point of sale systems
Chip
Mag-stripe
NFC/proximity
Device Testing
Security
Image-Based Transactions
Bar code
QR code
Other image-based transactions
IoT Zone
DEFINITION
Wireless Functions & Features
Security
Wearables
Health/fitness monitors
Brown Goods (speakers, TVs, etc.)
White Goods (refrigerators, etc.)
Connected devices (instruments, power, lighting)
Networking (routers, modems)
Management applications (apps, web)
IP Communications (voice, video, messaging)
Connectivity Protocols
Mesh Networking/IEEE 802.15.4
Near field communication (NFC)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Bluetooth
WiFi (802.11)
LiFi
Retail Zone
DEFINITION
eCommerce Functions & Features
Catalog systems
Website implementation
Shopping cart/checkout
Localization
Payment gateway
Verification systems
Data encryption
Performance enhancement
Online marketing
Recommendation systems
Advertising systems
Graphical user interface design & optimization
Back-end
Merchandise management (MMS)
Enterprise Resource Management (ERP)
Supply chain management (SCM)
Warehouse management (WMS)
Consumer relationship management (CRM)
Delivery management/package tracking
Call center systems
Automation technologies
Legacy integration
Retail Storefront
Electronic point of sale (EPOS)
Conversion optimization
Loss prevention
Security systems
Employee management
Rewards programs
Interactive surveys
Transport Zone
DEFINITION
Infotainment
System integration
Multimedia Systems
Audio/radio
Entertainment
GPS / navigation
Tracking
Telematics
Data Connectivity
Charging
Powertrain / Hybrid / Electric
Battery Chargers
Battery Pack Systems
Controllers
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
Emissions Systems
High Voltage Wiring & Electrical Centers
Integrated Solutions
Inverters
Vehicle Sound Generator
Motor
Fuel Cell Systems
Electronics
Actuators
Wipers
Semiconductors
Sensors
Electronic Control Units (ECU)
Mechatronic modules
Fleet Management
Remote management
Safety
Brake control
Sensors
Occupant (SRS)
Pedestrian (detection)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Pre-Collision Systems
Driver’s Assistance
Lane support
Security Systems
Anti-theft Systems
Tire Information Systems
Video Monitoring
Conventional Vehicle Components
Drivetrain / Engine / Transmission
Chassis/Frame/Body
Suspension / Steering / emissions Systems
Mobile Zone
DEFINITION
Communication Protocols/Standards
TDMA
CDMA
GSM/EDGE
UMTS
HSPA
HSPA+
GPRS
3G
4G/ 4G LTE
Mobile Features/Functions
MMS/SMS services
Caller ID / Voice recording
VoIP
Voice/biometric recognition
Touchscreen input
Display / LED light
Camera / Screen Capture
Security / screen lock
Keyboard input / Autocorrect
Microphone / Speakers
Hands-free communication
Noise cancellation
Phone casing / packaging
OS & Applications
iOS / Android platform
GUI / Mobile interface
Update/Synchronization system
App Store / In-app purchases
Mobile applications / notifications
Digital rights management (DRM)
Baseband, RF, Channel Processing
Multi-Core Processor
Clock Speed Management
Multithreading
Signal Quality
Antenna / RF Transceivers
Interference reduction / Frequency Hopping
Carrier Aggregation
Single Band / MultiBand
Channel Monitoring
QoS / Prioritization / Media serving
Buffering / File transfer optimization
Power Management / Control
Encryption & Security
Authentication / SIM cards
Connectivity
Bluetooth discovery / pairing
NFC / RFID
GPS / Location-based services
Peripheral access / Mobile hotspots
Data storage/retrieval systems
Cybersecurity Zone
DEFINITION
Digital Infrastructure and Information Protection
Asset Protection
Application Security Scanning and Testing
Secure Development Life Cycle
Application-Level Security Gateways
Database Security
Encryption at Rest / in Motion
Data Loss Prevention
Digital/Information Rights Management
Endpoint Security/Protection
Mobile Security
Host/Server Security
Operations Technology Security
Network Security
Perimeter Security
Network Behavior Analysis
Social and Collaboration Security
Email and Collaboration Security
Social Media Monitoring
Security Management
Threat and Vulnerability Management
Threat Intelligence
Vulnerability Management
Patch Management
Security Information and Event Management
Real-Time, Context-Aware Monitoring
Security Infrastructure Maintenance and Support
Automated Policy and Rules Administration
Security Orchestration Automation Response
Governance, Risk and Program Management
Program Management
Awareness Communication and Behavior Change
Budget Management
Long-Term Strategy Planning
Organization and Security Team Skills Management
Policy/Process Management
Risk Management
Data Classification
Risk Assessment
Business Impact Assessments
Risk Register
Compliance and Assurance Management
Audit and Compliance Assessment
Privacy Management
Employee Privacy
Customer/Patient/Citizen Privacy
Metrics and Indicators
Business Continuity Management
BCM Governance and Program Management
Contingency Planning
Pandemic Planning
Emergency Response
Crisis/Incident Management
IT Disaster Recovery Management
Business Recovery
Vendor Management/Third-Party Management
Outsourcer/Cloud Provider Security
Procurement Security
IT Service Management
Change Management
Configuration Management
Problem Management
Service-Level Management
Identity and Access Management
Identity Governance and Administration
Identity Life Cycle Processes
Automated Provisioning
Access Request (Including Self-Service) Workflows
Role Management
Role and Entitlement Mining
Identity Analytics
Reporting
Identity Intelligence
Identity Audit
Identity Analytics
Access Management
Identity Assurance
Authentication
Authorization
Single Sign-On
Privileged Account Management
Open Source Zone
DEFINITION
Enterprise
Productivity
Customer management
Finance/accounting
Education/research
Database tools & analytics
Communication
Internationalization & localization
Information sharing
Wireless communication
Network resource management
Cloud services
Mobile devices
IoT
Systems
APIs
Operating systems (e.g., Android, FreeBSD, etc.)
Kernel (e.g. Linux)
Developer tools
Programming languages
Radio Access Network
Security
Firewall/antivirus
Password management
Data storage & backup
Vulnerability detection & response
Encryption
Web
Hosting platforms
UI/UX
Graphics/video/audio
Location/maps
Games/entertainment
Networking Zone
DEFINITION
Applications
File Transfers
Email
Imaging
Industry Specific Software and IoT
Client and Server Operating Systems
Mobile devices
Network Protocols
TCP/IP and IPv4
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Infrastructure Mode and Ad Hoc Mode
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
Media Access Control Address (MAC)
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
Peer-to-Peer (P2P)
Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI)
Devices
Computers
Servers
Printers
Cameras
End-user Devices
Network Adapters and Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
Network Components
LANs, WANs, WLAN, and VLAN
Cables (e.g., Twisted-pair, Copper, BOGB, 568A, 568B, etc.)
Routers, Bridges, Repeaters, Switches, and Perimeter Networks
Fiber Optics (e.g. FC, LC, MR-RJ, SC, ST, TOSLINK, etc.)
MedTech Zone (In Development)
DEFINITION
Imaging Systems & Diagnostics
Ultrasounds
CT Scans
MRI systems and coils, and hybrid systems (MRI/PET, MR-Linac)
Nuclear Medicine, PET, and hybrid (e.g. PET/CT, SPECT/CT) systems
X-Rays
Radiology systems and software
Laparoscopy and Surgical Cameras
Imaging Software
Imaging Parts and Maintenance Service
Teleradiology and remote acquisition systems
Tissue scanners
Enterprise Imaging
Pathology
Advanced and AI enabled visualization
Intravascular and Intracardiac Imaging
Physiology Measurements
Personal Health Solutions
Feedback
Monitoring
Sensors
Tracking
Benchmarking
Connectivity
Display
Power/Management
Cloud-based
Audiology Solutions
Medical Treatment and Medical Therapy
AED/Defibrillators and Systems including accessories/sensors therefore, Mechanical Cardio Resuscitation Devices and associated software.
Implantables
Guided Therapy
Radiation Therapy, Planning and Ablation Planning Software
Cardiac and Vascular Treatment Devices
Treatment selection, planning and delivery
IT/Informatics
Diagnostics IT
Healthcare Provider IT (including EMR)
Communication Systems
Clinical, Radiology, Oncology & Cardiology Information Systems
Interoperability Software
Patient Management Systems
Digital Pathology Systems
Genomics Information Systems
Customer Resources and Logins
Patient Management Database
Out-of-hospital Healthcare Management
Population Health Management
Clinical Decision Support
Genomics Analysis
Home Healthcare Solutions
Sleep Management
Respiratory Care
Non-invasive Ventilation
Medical Alert
Medication Dispensing
Remote Patient Monitoring
Telehealth solutions and services
Connected Monitoring Devices
Medicament dosing/dispensing/delivery
Electrophysiology Devices
Monitoring
Wearables/Sensors
Mobility and Wireless Solutions
Patient Monitors
Fetal and Maternal Monitors
Clinical Decision Support Systems
Clinical Measurement Systems
ECG/EKG Systems (Heart)
EEG Systems (Brain)
IV Monitoring Systems
Analog (Semi) Zone
DEFINITION
Microcontroller
Sensing controller
Embedded Power ICs (System-on-Chip)
Automotive HMI Products
Legacy Microcontroller
Automotive
General purpose
Standard Chips
Commodity ICs
Analog/Digital
ADC
DAC
Clocks
Buffers
Oscillators
RF applications
Transistors
Diodes
Switches
Multiplexers
Communications
Antenna
RF Switches
RF Modules
Backhaul and Fronthaul
Transceivers
Power
Transistors
Switches
Regulators
Converters
Drivers
Relays
Amplifiers
Interfaces
Intelligent Power Modules
Power ICs
Battery Management
USB Power
Audio
Analog/Digital Radio
Demodulators
Amplifiers
Tuners
Converters
Sensors
Magnetic Sensors
Current Sensors
MEMS
Pressure Sensors
CO2 Sensors
Blockchain Zone
DEFINITION
Ledger
Distributed
Decentralized
Wallet
Identity Management
Compliance
Medical Records
Logistics & Supply Chain
Authorship
Consensus Mechanism
Common Agreement Protocol
Validates Blocks
Updates Ledgers
Transactions
Smart Contracts
Digital Currency & Exchange
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, Cardano, Tether, XRP, Dogecoin, USD Coin, Polkadot, & Solana, etc.
Decentralized Title Registry
Insurance
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
Cryptography & Security
One-Way Hash Functions
256-Bit Number
Merkle Trees
Public-Private Key Pairs
Decentralized Credentials
Privacy & Advertising
P2P Network
Peer Discovery
Data Sharing and Transferring
Protocol and Application Layer
Internet of Things
Validity Rules
Proof of Work
Proof of Stake
Delegated Proof of Stake
Proof of Capacity
Proof of Elapsed Time
Proof of Identity
Proof of Authority
Proof of Activity