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Sophia Antipolis, France

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USPTO Granted Patents = 40

% Expired Patents = 50.0

CIPO Patents = 7

EPO Patents = 10

Forward Citations = 675

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23 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Christophe Halope (13 out of 14 patents)

Georges Kayanakis (7 out of 7 patents)

Elias Sabbah (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Olivier Parrault (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Christophe Mathieu (4 out of 6 patents)

6. Pierre Benato (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Guillaume Brandin (2 out of 4 patents)

8. Eric Gerbault (2 out of 4 patents)

9. Yannick Grasset (2 out of 5 patents)

10. Serge Manigault (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Olivier Mazabaud (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Nicolas Pangaud (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Guy Mausy (2 out of 4 patents)

14. Anne Le Paih (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Sébastien Delenne (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Radio Frequency Identification

Contactless Smart Cards

Electromagnetic Signals

Gesture-Controlled Devices

Secure Document Systems

Chip Antenna

Smart Tickets

Hybrid Chip Cards

Optical Reading

Electronic Wallet

Customizing Devices

Fraud Prevention

40 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9094255 - Method and device for amplitude modulation of an electromagnetic signal emitted by a contactless transceiver system (2015-07-28),

2. 8978986 - Process for manufacturing a contactless smartcard having a transparent logo (2015-03-17),

3. 8870075 - Radiofrequency communication device, the operation of which is controlled by a voluntary gesture of the holder (2014-10-28),

4. 8616455 - Radio frequency identification device in polycarbonate and its manufacturing method (2013-12-31),

5. 8550360 - Peripheral security device built into a contactless object in the form of secure document equipped with a radiofrequency device (2013-10-08),

6. 8496170 - Contactless portable object capable of providing an indication on the performance of a contactless reader (2013-07-30),

7. 8172978 - Reinforced radio frequency identification device support and its manufacturing method (2012-05-08),

8. 8038831 - Radio frequency identification device support for passport and its manufacturing method (2011-10-18),

9. 7988059 - Method for connecting an electronic chip to a radiofrequency identification device (2011-08-02),

10. 7740178 - Set of contactless smart tickets (2010-06-22),

11. 7714724 - Radio frequency identification device support and its manufacturing method (2010-05-11),

12. 7710276 - Radio frequency identification device support and its manufacturing method (2010-05-04),

13. 7688209 - Radio frequency identification device resistant to humid environments and its manufacturing method (2010-03-30),

14. 7671748 - Radiofrequency identification device (RFID) affixed to an object to be identified (2010-03-02),

15. 7597266 - Method for making a smart card antenna on a thermoplastic support and resulting smartcard (2009-10-06),

Company Overview

Ask S.a. is a technology company based in Sophia Antipolis, France, specializing in advanced solutions for secure communication and identification. The organization focuses on developing innovative technologies in amplitude modulation, contactless smartcards, and radio frequency identification. Their expertise extends to secure document management, smart ticket systems, electronic wallets, and hybrid chip cards, utilizing inductive coupling antennas to enhance connectivity and security in various applications. Ask S.a. is committed to driving advancements in secure identification and payment systems.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

40 Patents

#1 in Sophia Antipolis

#571 in France

#17,098 in the World

Sophia Antipolis, France

Ask S.a.

Forward Citations = 675

23 inventors:

Christophe Halope (13 out of 14 patents)

Georges Kayanakis (7 out of 7 patents)

Elias Sabbah (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Olivier Parrault (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Christophe Mathieu (4 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ask S.a.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ask-s-a

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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