21 and counting. The annual patent dial just ticked over, and once again our researchers have earned top honors for the most patents awarded. 6,809 in 2013 to be exact. This year’s massive output of IBMer ingenuity ranges from greener clouds and biometric wallets to brain-like computer chips and holographic interfaces. So stick around as we dip a toe into this huge, new innovation pool in the coming weeks and months.

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