Cyngn Secures its 22nd U.S. Patent: for its AI-Powered Autonomous Vehicle Technologies

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Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN) has been granted its 22nd U.S. patent (12,246,733) for innovative autonomous vehicle technology. The latest patent introduces a cloud-based approach to autonomous vehicle operation, enabling computing tasks to be distributed between vehicles and cloud servers.

This breakthrough allows for lighter, more cost-effective autonomous vehicles while maintaining sophisticated driving capabilities. The system transmits sensor data to cloud servers for processing functions like environment mapping, decision-making, and route planning, with driving commands sent back for execution.

The company has secured twelve additional patents since August 2023, demonstrating significant growth in its intellectual property portfolio. The patent also includes fleet management functionality for coordinating multiple autonomous vehicles through centralized cloud infrastructure.

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• Secured 12 new patents in less than 8 months, showing strong R&D momentum
• New cloud-based technology reduces hardware costs for autonomous vehicles
• Patent includes fleet management capabilities for multiple vehicle coordination
• Technology enables more cost-effective implementation for customers

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Cyngn's new patent (12,246,733) represents a significant technological advancement in autonomous vehicle architecture that could translate to tangible competitive advantages. The cloud-based approach fundamentally transforms the traditional autonomous vehicle computing model by offloading complex processing tasks to remote servers, which addresses two critical industry challenges simultaneously.

First, by distributing computing between vehicle and cloud, Cyngn can potentially reduce manufacturing costs substantially as vehicles require less expensive onboard hardware. This directly impacts their business model which emphasizes solutions "without high upfront costs." Second, the cloud infrastructure enables more sophisticated algorithms that would be impractical to run on vehicle-based systems alone.

The patent's inclusion of fleet management functionality is particularly valuable for material handling applications where coordinating multiple autonomous vehicles efficiently is essential. This patent doesn't exist in isolation—it's part of a rapidly expanding intellectual property portfolio that has nearly doubled in less than two years (from 12 to 22 patents since August 2023).

While patents don't guarantee commercial success, they provide crucial protection for Cyngn's technology investments. The methodical expansion of their patent portfolio demonstrates a strategic approach to intellectual property development focused specifically on modularity and operational flexibility—critical factors for market adoption in industrial automation environments.

Since August 2023, Cyngn has been granted twelve additional patents, bringing the total U.S. patents granted to 22.

MENLO PARK, Calif., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyngn Inc. (the "Company" or "Cyngn") (Nasdaq: CYN) announced the official granting of a new patent, 12,246,733, for the Company's innovative autonomous vehicle (AV) solutions.

The patent, System and Methods of Off-Board Centric Autonomous Driving Computation, introduces a cloud-based approach to autonomous vehicle operation, distributing computing tasks between the vehicle and the cloud to significantly reduce onboard hardware requirements. Vehicles transmit sensor data to cloud servers, where functions like environment mapping, decision-making, and route planning are processed before driving commands are sent back for execution. This allows the vehicle to prioritize safety-critical and time-sensitive functions.

The significance of this patent lies in its ability to enable lighter, more cost-effective autonomous vehicles while enabling sophisticated driving algorithms. Furthermore, the patent includes fleet management functionality, facilitating seamless coordination of multiple autonomous vehicles through a centralized cloud infrastructure.

"Since August 2023, we've been granted twelve additional patents, bringing our total to 22 U.S. patents," said Lior Tal, CEO of Cyngn. "This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to driving innovation and advancing autonomous technology, as we continue to build out a robust patent portfolio to protect our intellectual property. Each new patent represents the hard work of our team and our dedication to developing real-world solutions that are transforming material handling."

The grant of this patent marks a significant milestone in Cyngn's intellectual property strategy, further bolstering its position in the AV industry. This success follows Cyngn's recent patent issuance announcement of its 21st patent.

Cyngn provides its customers a seamless way to adopt self-driving technology into their operations without high upfront costs.

Previous patents include:

	Patent Number	Title	Publication Date
22.	US-12,246,733-B2	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OFF-BOARD CENTRIC AUTONOMOUS DRIVING COMPUTATION	3/11/2025
21.	US-12,039,867-B2	ADAPTIVE OBJECT-BASED DECISION MAKING SYSTEM	7/16/2024
20.	US-12,032,099-B2	ADAPTIVE MOTION COMPENSATION OF PERCEPTION CHANNELS	7/09/2024
19.	US-11,851,074-B2	SYSTEM AND METHODS OF LARGE-SCALE AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VALIDATION	12/26/2023
18.	US-11,837,090-B2	SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC RULE-BASED DECISION MAKING FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING	12/5/2023
17.	US-11,837,089-B2	MODULAR EXTENSIBLE BEHAVIORAL DECISION SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING	12/5/2023
16.	US-11,767,034-B2	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMPUTATION ACCELERATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEMS	9/26/2023
15.	US-11,760,368-B2	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SAME-LOOP ADAPTIVE SIMULATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING	9/19/2023
14.	US-11,747,454-B2	GRANULARITY-FLEXIBLE EXISTENCE-BASED OBJECT DETECTION	9/5/2023
13.	US-11,745,762-B2	SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ADAPTIVE TRAJECTORY PREDICTION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING	9/5/2023
12.	US-11,745,747-B2	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADAPTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF AUTONOMOUS DRIVING COMPUTATIONS	9/5/2023
11.	US-11,745,750-B2	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LARGE-SCALE AUTOMATIC GRADING IN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING USING A DOMAIN-SPECIFIC LANGUAGE	9/5/2023
10.	US-11,679,726-B2	VEHICLE SENSOR SYSTEMS	6/20/2023
9.	US-11,673,577-B2	SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ADAPTIVE RELEVANCY PREDICTION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING	6/13/2023
8.	US-11,668,833-B2	OBSTACLE DETECTION SYSTEMS	6/6/2023
7.	US-11,651,583-B2	MULTI-CHANNEL OBJECT MATCHING	5/16/2023
6.	US-11,614,527-B2	SELF-ADAPTIVE LIDAR-CAMERA SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM	3/28/2023
5.	US-11,592,565-B2	FLEXIBLE MULTI-CHANNEL FUSION PERCEPTION	2/28/2023
4.	US-11,555,928-B2	THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT DETECTION WITH GROUND REMOVAL INTELLIGENCE	1/17/2023
3.	US-11,372,115-B2	VEHICLE LOCALIZATION	6/28/2022
2.	US-11,186,234-B2	VEHICLE SENSOR SYSTEMS	11/30/2021
1.	US-11,169,271-B2	OBSTACLE DETECTION SYSTEMS	11/9/2021

For a comprehensive view of Cyngn's patents focused on modularity and flexibility of autonomous vehicle systems with multiple sensor modalities and configurations, please visit the USPTO.

About Cyngn

Cyngn develops and deploys scalable, differentiated autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations. Cyngn's self-driving solutions allow existing workforces to increase productivity and efficiency. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages, costly safety incidents, and increased consumer demand for eCommerce.

Cyngn's DriveMod Kit can be installed on new industrial vehicles at end of line or via retrofit, empowering customers to seamlessly adopt self-driving technology into their operations without high upfront costs or the need to completely replace existing vehicle investments.

Cyngn's flagship product, its Enterprise Autonomy Suite, includes DriveMod (autonomous vehicle system), Cyngn Insight (customer-facing suite of AV fleet management, teleoperation, and analytics tools), and Cyngn Evolve (internal toolkit that enables Cyngn to leverage data from the field for artificial intelligence, simulation, and modeling). For all terms referenced within, please refer to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC filed on March 6, 2025.

Where to find Cyngn:

• Website: https://cyngn.com
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyngn
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyngnhq

Investor Contact:
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This new patent of System and Methods of Off-Board Centric Autonomous Driving Computation enables autonomous vehicles to  operate with reduced onboard computing hardware by offloading heavy computing tasks to the cloud. The vehicles send sensor data to cloud servers, which handle complex tasks like environment mapping, decision-making, and route planning. The cloud then sends back driving commands to the vehicle for execution, which allows the vehicle to focus on safety-critical and time-sensitive functions.

The significance in this patent lies in the fact that it allows for lighter, more cost-effective autonomous vehicles while enabling more sophisticated and safer driving algorithms. Moreover, the patent also supports fleet management capabilities, allowing multiple vehicles to be coordinated through the same cloud infrastructure.

 

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FAQ

What is the significance of Cyngn's 22nd patent for autonomous vehicles?

The patent enables cloud-based autonomous vehicle operation, reducing onboard hardware requirements while maintaining sophisticated driving capabilities through distributed computing between vehicles and cloud servers.

How many patents has Cyngn (CYN) acquired since August 2023?

Cyngn has been granted twelve additional patents since August 2023, bringing their total U.S. patent count to 22.

What are the key features of Cyngn's latest patent (12,246,733)?

The patent features cloud-based autonomous vehicle operation, distributed computing, fleet management functionality, and enables lighter, more cost-effective autonomous vehicles.

How does Cyngn's new patent reduce autonomous vehicle costs?

By moving computing tasks to cloud servers, the patent reduces onboard hardware requirements, resulting in lighter and more cost-effective autonomous vehicles.