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Irvine, CA, United States of America

Discovision Associates

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USPTO Granted Patents = 329

% Expired Patents = 3.6

CIPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 7,876

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144 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Adrian Philip Wise (43 out of 54 patents)

Martin William Sotheran (42 out of 43 patents)

William P Robbins (41 out of 51 patents)

4. Wayne R Dakin (23 out of 27 patents)

5. Anthony Mark Jones (22 out of 55 patents)

6. Ludwig Ceshkovsky (22 out of 24 patents)

7. Jack H Bailey (21 out of 23 patents)

8. David E Lewis (20 out of 22 patents)

9. David L Schell (20 out of 40 patents)

10. Helen Rosemary Finch (20 out of 21 patents)

11. Anthony Peter Claydon (17 out of 17 patents)

12. Marvin B Davis (14 out of 20 patents)

13. Kurt W Getreuer (14 out of 31 patents)

14. Noboru Kimura (12 out of 13 patents)

15. Leonardus J Grassens (12 out of 17 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Media

Video Decoder

Data Encoding

Optical Pickup

Focus Control

Servo System

High-Speed Search

Dynamic Range

Optical Actuator

MPEG Decoder

Pulse-Length Modulation

Error Detection

329 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7936659 - Method and apparatus for micro optical recording and playback tracking control (2011-05-03),

2. 7420893 - Low seek time optical media tracking system (2008-09-02),

3. 7342852 - Method and apparatus for differing focus between at least two dimensions (2008-03-11),

4. 7230986 - Multistandard video decoder and decompression system for processing encoded bit streams including a video formatter and methods relating thereto (2007-06-12),

5. 7149811 - Multistandard video decoder and decompression system for processing encoded bit streams including a reconfigurable processing stage and methods relating thereto (2006-12-12),

6. 7095783 - Multistandard video decoder and decompression system for processing encoded bit streams including start codes and methods relating thereto (2006-08-22),

7. 7061853 - High-density optical pickup for rotating media (2006-06-13),

8. 7050381 - Optical system having a convex surface for accessing a storage medium (2006-05-23),

9. 7038979 - Method and apparatus for a high-speed search of an optical medium (2006-05-02),

10. 6982935 - Pause control for a media player with a movable pickup (2006-01-03),

11. 6950930 - Multistandard video decoder and decompression system for processing encoded bit streams including pipeline processing and methods relating thereto (2005-09-27),

12. 6910125 - Multistandard video decoder and decompression system for processing encoded bit streams including a decoder with token generator and methods relating thereto (2005-06-21),

13. 6892296 - Multistandard video decoder and decompression system for processing encoded bit streams including a standard-independent stage and methods relating thereto (2005-05-10),

14. 6842407 - Method and apparatus for tracking servo system (2005-01-11),

15. 6814897 - Method for manufacturing a molding tool used for substrate molding (2004-11-09),

Company Overview

Discovision Associates, based in Irvine, California, specializes in optical media technology, focusing on the development and innovation of systems related to data encoding and video decoding. The company is recognized for its advancements in optical pickup mechanisms and servo systems, which enhance the performance and reliability of optical media devices. Their expertise extends to critical areas such as focus control and high-speed search capabilities, positioning them as a key player in the optical media landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

329 Patents

#14 in Irvine, CA

#287 in California

#1,344 in US

#2,739 in the World

Irvine, CA, United States of America

Discovision Associates

Forward Citations = 7,876

144 inventors:

Adrian Philip Wise (43 out of 54 patents)

Martin William Sotheran (42 out of 43 patents)

William P Robbins (41 out of 51 patents)

4. Wayne R Dakin (23 out of 27 patents)

5. Anthony Mark Jones (22 out of 55 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Discovision Associates. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/discovision-associates

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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