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Agoura Hills, CA, United States of America

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Expired Patents = 8.3


Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 1,256

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Stephen Malcolm Smyth (4 out of 4 patents)

silverMedal Michael Henry Smyth (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal William Paul Smith (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Terry D Beard (3 out of 45 patents)

5.  Stephen M Smyth (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  William Paul Smith (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  James S Ketcham (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Zoran Fejzo (1 out of 22 patents)

9.  Yu-Li You (1 out of 2 patents)

10.  Ming Yan (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Samuel Keith McDowell (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Bradley J Plunkett (1 out of 5 patents)

13.  Pascal Chedeville (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Jean-Georges Kaspar (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Joseph Dellaria (1 out of 1 patent)


12 patents:

1. 7003467 - Method of decoding two-channel matrix encoded audio to reconstruct multichannel audio (2006-02-21),
2. 6931370 - System and method for providing interactive audio in a multi-channel audio environment (2005-08-16),
3. 6741323 - Motion picture subtitle system and method (2004-05-25),
4. 6487535 - Multi-channel audio encoder (2002-11-26),
5. 6226616 - Sound quality of established low bit-rate audio coding systems without loss of decoder compatibility (2001-05-01),
6. 5978762 - Digitally encoded machine readable storage media using adaptive bit (1999-11-02),
7. 5974380 - Multi-channel audio decoder (1999-10-26),
8. 5956674 - Multi-channel predictive subband audio coder using psychoacoustic (1999-09-21),
9. 5451942 - Method and apparatus for multiplexed encoding of digital audio (1995-09-19),
10. 5450146 - High fidelity reproduction device for cinema sound (1995-09-12),
11. 5386255 - Motion picture digital sound system and method with primary sound (1995-01-31),
12. 5155510 - Digital sound system for motion pictures with analog sound track (1992-10-13),
Company Overview
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. specializes in audio technologies and solutions for the entertainment industry, focusing on enhancing sound quality in various media formats. The company is known for its innovative audio processing technologies that cater to cinema, home theater, and gaming applications. Based in Agoura Hills, California, DTS is committed to delivering immersive audio experiences through its advanced research in sound engineering and digital signal processing, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of digital audio technology.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

12 Patents

#7 in Agoura Hills, CA

#6,066 in California

#25,578 in US

#48,209 in the World

Agoura Hills, CA (US)
Agoura Hills, CA, United States of America

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,256

14 inventors:

goldMedal Stephen Malcolm Smyth (4 out of 4 patents)

silverMedal Michael Henry Smyth (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal William Paul Smith (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Terry D Beard (3 out of 45 patents)

5.  Stephen M Smyth (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Digital Theater Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/digital-theater-systems

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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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