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Melbourne, FL, United States of America

Authentec, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 83

% Expired Patents = 59.0

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 6

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 3,005

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83 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Dale R Setlak (33 out of 96 patents)

Giovanni Gozzini (10 out of 117 patents)

Matthew M Salatino (10 out of 20 patents)

4. James Warren Neil (8 out of 12 patents)

5. Robert Henry Bond (8 out of 29 patents)

6. Richard J Jones (7 out of 10 patents)

7. Alan H Kramer (7 out of 64 patents)

8. Anthony P Russo (6 out of 63 patents)

9. Philip J Spletter (6 out of 6 patents)

10. Yang Rao (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Gordon Scot Franza (6 out of 19 patents)

12. Peter Eric Sherlock (5 out of 8 patents)

13. Michael Boshra (5 out of 21 patents)

14. John C Schmitt (5 out of 11 patents)

15. Daryl D Williams (4 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Biometric Sensor

Fingerprint Authentication

Spoof Detection

Electronic Device

Finger Sensing

Optical Dispersion

Multi-Biometric

Data Throttling

Integrated Circuit

User Template

Presence Detection

Vibration Resistant

83 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9443298 - Digital fingerprinting object authentication and anti-counterfeiting system (2016-09-13),

2. 9350552 - Document fingerprinting (2016-05-24),

3. 8984596 - Electronic device for displaying a plurality of web links based upon finger authentication and associated methods (2015-03-17),

4. 8971594 - Thinned finger sensor and associated methods (2015-03-03),

5. 8903141 - Electronic device including finger sensor having orientation based authentication and related methods (2014-12-02),

6. 8888004 - Finger sensing device including differential measurement circuitry and related methods (2014-11-18),

7. 8836478 - Electronic device including finger sensor and related methods (2014-09-16),

8. 8831295 - Electronic device configured to apply facial recognition based upon reflected infrared illumination and related methods (2014-09-09),

9. 8803258 - Finger sensor including capacitive lens and associated methods (2014-08-12),

10. 8736001 - Finger sensor including encapsulating layer over sensing area and related methods (2014-05-27),

11. 8701267 - Method of making a finger sensor package (2014-04-22),

12. 8656486 - Biometric sensor for human presence detection and associated methods (2014-02-18),

13. 8638994 - Electronic device for collecting finger data and displaying a finger movement trace and related methods (2014-01-28),

14. 8618910 - Finger biometric sensor including laterally adjacent piezoelectric transducer layer and associated methods (2013-12-31),

15. 8616451 - Finger sensing device including finger sensing integrated circuit die within a recess in a mounting substrate and related methods (2013-12-31),

Company Overview

Authentec, Inc. is a technology company based in Melbourne, Florida, specializing in advanced fingerprint technology and biometric solutions. The organization focuses on developing innovative biometric sensors and fingerprint authentication systems, enhancing security across various electronic devices. Their expertise extends to spoof detection and multi-biometric systems, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access. Authentec's commitment to cutting-edge technology positions it as a leader in the biometric industry, catering to diverse applications in consumer electronics and security.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

83 Patents

#5 in Melbourne, FL

#105 in Florida

#4,473 in US

#9,158 in the World

Melbourne, FL, United States of America

Authentec, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,005

83 inventors:

Dale R Setlak (33 out of 96 patents)

Giovanni Gozzini (10 out of 117 patents)

Matthew M Salatino (10 out of 20 patents)

4. James Warren Neil (8 out of 12 patents)

5. Robert Henry Bond (8 out of 29 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Authentec, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/authentec

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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