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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

General Magic, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

Forward Citations = 2,403

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31 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Andrew J Hertzfeld (5 out of 23 patents)

Walter F Broedner (5 out of 5 patents)

James E White (3 out of 17 patents)

4. William D Atkinson (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Anthony M Faddell (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Stephen G Perlman (2 out of 298 patents)

7. George M White (2 out of 16 patents)

8. Christopher S Helgeson (2 out of 4 patents)

9. Phillip York Goldman (2 out of 64 patents)

10. Kevin J Surace (2 out of 33 patents)

11. Douglas A Steedman (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Kevin M Lynch (2 out of 2 patents)

13. John E Watkins (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Anthony M Fadell (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Glen Shires (1 out of 23 patents)

17 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6408272 - Distributed voice user interface (2002-06-18),

2. 6366650 - Method and apparatus for telephonically accessing and navigating the internet (2002-04-02),

3. 6334103 - Voice user interface with personality (2001-12-25),

4. 6163794 - Network system extensible by users (2000-12-19),

5. 6021275 - Object code structure and method for translation of architecture (2000-02-01),

6. 6016393 - System and method for distributed computation based upon the movement, (2000-01-18),

7. 5938742 - Method for configuring an intelligent low power serial bus (1999-08-17),

8. 5896133 - Graphical user interface for navigating between street, hallway, room, (1999-04-20),

9. 5819306 - Shadow mechanism for a modifiable object oriented system (1998-10-06),

10. 5812796 - Support structures for an intelligent low power serial bus (1998-09-22),

11. 5793993 - Method for transmitting bus commands and data over two wires of a serial (1998-08-11),

12. 5787298 - Bus interface circuit for an intelligent low power serial bus (1998-07-28),

13. 5692187 - Shadow mechanism having masterblocks for a modifiable object oriented (1997-11-25),

14. 5689669 - Graphical user interface for navigating between levels displaying (1997-11-18),

15. 5675811 - Method for transmitting information over an intelligent low power serial (1997-10-07),

General Magic, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of innovative software and hardware solutions. The company is known for its pioneering work in mobile communications and cloud-based applications, focusing on enhancing user interaction through advanced digital interfaces. General Magic's research spans various domains, including artificial intelligence and user experience design, positioning it as a key player in the evolution of personal computing and connectivity.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

17 Patents

#213 in Sunnyvale, CA

#4,505 in California

#18,865 in US

#35,857 in the World

Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

General Magic, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,403

31 inventors:

Andrew J Hertzfeld (5 out of 23 patents)

Walter F Broedner (5 out of 5 patents)

James E White (3 out of 17 patents)

4. William D Atkinson (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Anthony M Faddell (3 out of 3 patents)

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