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Galway, Ireland

Fotonation Vision Limited

USPTO Granted Patents = 79

% Expired Patents = 34.2

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 5,245

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30 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Eran Steinberg (77 out of 273 patents)

Peter Corcoran (68 out of 334 patents)

Petronel Bigioi (59 out of 270 patents)

4. Yury Prilutsky (44 out of 124 patents)

5. Adrian Zamfir (17 out of 61 patents)

6. Florin Nanu (11 out of 66 patents)

7. Alexei Pososin (11 out of 57 patents)

8. Vasile Buzuloiu (11 out of 13 patents)

9. Danutz Ursu (11 out of 11 patents)

10. Marta Zamfir (11 out of 13 patents)

11. Alexandru Drimbarean (9 out of 93 patents)

12. Michael J DeLuca (9 out of 108 patents)

13. Mihai Ciuc (8 out of 61 patents)

14. Stefan Petrescu (7 out of 56 patents)

15. Adrian Dorin Capata (5 out of 49 patents)

Core Competencies:

Face Detection

Red-Eye Correction

Foreground Segmentation

Image Acquisition

Blemish Removal

Flash Artifacts

Image Processing

Camera Calibration

Dust Detection

Real-Time Tracking

Digital Imaging

Image Quality

79 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7860274 - Digital image processing using face detection information (2010-12-28),

2. 7852384 - Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data (2010-12-14),

3. 7848549 - Digital image processing using face detection information (2010-12-07),

4. 7847840 - Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data (2010-12-07),

5. 7847839 - Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data (2010-12-07),

6. 7844076 - Digital image processing using face detection and skin tone information (2010-11-30),

7. 7822235 - Perfecting the effect of flash within an image acquisition devices using face detection (2010-10-26),

8. 7822234 - Perfecting the effect of flash within an image acquisition devices using face detection (2010-10-26),

9. 7809162 - Digital image processing using face detection information (2010-10-05),

10. 7804983 - Digital image acquisition control and correction method and apparatus (2010-09-28),

11. 7804531 - Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data (2010-09-28),

12. 7796822 - Foreground/background segmentation in digital images (2010-09-14),

13. 7796816 - Foreground/background segmentation in digital images with differential exposure calculations (2010-09-14),

14. 7792970 - Method for establishing a paired connection between media devices (2010-09-07),

15. 7792335 - Method and apparatus for selective disqualification of digital images (2010-09-07),

Company Overview

Fotonation Vision Limited, based in Galway, Ireland, specializes in advanced digital image processing technologies. The company focuses on enhancing image quality through innovative solutions such as face detection, red-eye correction, and blemish removal. Their expertise extends to foreground segmentation and image acquisition, addressing common challenges in photography and imaging systems. Fotonation's commitment to camera calibration and the reduction of flash artifacts positions it as a key player in the imaging technology sector, driving improvements in consumer and professional applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

79 Patents

#6 in Galway

#41 in Ireland

#9,588 in the World

Galway, Ireland

Fotonation Vision Limited

Forward Citations = 5,245

30 inventors:

Eran Steinberg (77 out of 273 patents)

Peter Corcoran (68 out of 334 patents)

Petronel Bigioi (59 out of 270 patents)

4. Yury Prilutsky (44 out of 124 patents)

5. Adrian Zamfir (17 out of 61 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Fotonation Vision Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/fotonation-vision

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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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