Hanno IP Acquires A Premier Global Portfolio of AI, Video, and Imaging Patents from Hikvision

Plano, Texas — April 28, 2026 — Hanno IP LLC, a Longhorn IP Affiliate, today announced its first patent acquisition, securing a major portfolio of U.S. and European granted patents originally developed by Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., one of the world’s most prolific innovators in imaging, video processing, and intelligent device technologies.

This inaugural acquisition marks a significant milestone for Hanno IP, establishing the company as a rising force in the global intellectual property landscape and positioning it at the center of high‑growth markets including computer vision, panoramic imaging, AI analytics, mobile imaging, cloud video, robotics, and VR/AR systems.

A High‑Value Portfolio of Granted Global Patents

The portfolio includes twelve granted U.S. patents and multiple granted European patents, covering foundational technologies deployed across billions of devices worldwide.

Streaming Media & Network Bandwidth Optimization

• US10542064 / EP3322145B1

Method, server side and system for computing bandwidth of network transmission of streaming media

Applicable products: cloud video platforms, adaptive bitrate streaming, remote monitoring, video conferencing, mobile streaming apps.

Memory Management for Intelligent Devices

• US11604726 / EP3640807B1 / EP4040299B1

Memory management method, electronic device and storage medium

Applicable products: smartphones, embedded systems, IoT devices, AI edge processors, smart cameras, robotics.

Target Detection & Image Retrieval

• US10949673

Target detection method and device

• US11586664 / EP3660700B1

Image retrieval method and apparatus, and electronic device

Applicable products: AI surveillance, autonomous navigation, smart retail analytics, mobile photo search, cloud vision APIs.

Panoramic Imaging & Video Fusion

• US10991072

Method and device for fusing panoramic video images

• US11012620 / EP3664443B1

Panoramic image generation method and device

• US11330172 / EP3534336B1

Panoramic image generating method and apparatus

Applicable products: VR/AR headsets, 360° cameras, automotive surround‑view, drones, mapping systems, immersive content creation.

Automatic Focusing

• US11350023

Automatic focusing method and device

Applicable products: mobile cameras, PTZ cameras, drones, industrial inspection systems, smart imaging devices.

Image Stitching

• US10755381 / EP3373241B1

Method and device for image stitching

Applicable products: multi‑camera systems, panoramic photography, VR content creation, surveillance mosaics, drone imaging.

Strategic Impact of the Acquisition

“This acquisition is a defining moment for Hanno IP,” said Khaled Fekih‑Romdhane, Manager of Hanno IP LLC. “As our first portfolio purchase from Hikvision, we wanted assets that reflect true engineering excellence and global commercial relevance. Hikvision’s innovations in imaging, AI, and intelligent device technologies are world‑class, and this portfolio represents some of the most sophisticated and widely deployed technologies in the industry.”

He continued:

“These patents power real products — from smartphones and VR systems to autonomous robots, cloud video platforms, and next‑generation surveillance devices. We are proud to steward this exceptional portfolio as we build Hanno IP into a leading global IP platform.”

This first acquisition positions Hanno IP as a key player in markets including:

• Smart security and surveillance

• Mobile imaging and computational photography

• Robotics and autonomous systems

• VR/AR and immersive media

• Cloud video analytics

• Edge‑AI devices

• Automotive surround‑view systems

• Drone imaging and mapping

The portfolio provides broad, enforceable coverage across:

• Panoramic imaging

• Multi‑camera fusion

• AI‑based detection and retrieval

• Memory optimization

• Streaming media bandwidth computation

• Autofocus and image stitching

About Hanno IP LLC

Hanno IP LLC is an intellectual property development and licensing company focused on acquiring, managing, and commercializing high‑value patent assets in imaging, AI, semiconductor, and next‑generation computing technologies. Hanno IP is committed to building a world‑class portfolio that supports innovation across global technology markets.