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Santa Cruz, CA, United States of America

Lightsurf Technologies, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 38

% Expired Patents = 26.3

Forward Citations = 1,339

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44 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Eric O Bodnar (16 out of 66 patents)

Kurt Philip Dammermann (7 out of 15 patents)

Venkat V Easwar (7 out of 45 patents)

4. William J Hilliard (7 out of 13 patents)

5. Robin Goran Petravic (7 out of 9 patents)

6. Philippe Richard Kahn (6 out of 159 patents)

7. Peter A Bernard (6 out of 10 patents)

8. Shekhar Kirani (6 out of 14 patents)

9. John Ernest Rodriguez (5 out of 13 patents)

10. Peter G Engeldrum (5 out of 8 patents)

11. Thomas L Strother (5 out of 8 patents)

12. William Swinton (5 out of 10 patents)

13. Brian Bodmer (4 out of 13 patents)

14. James Ellis Deutch (4 out of 7 patents)

15. David Vogel (3 out of 39 patents)

Core Competencies:

Digital Camera

Image Processing

Photo Fulfillment

Wireless Transmission

Color Correction

User Interface

Dynamic Customization

Media Management

Image Compression

Multimedia Messaging

Imaging System

FTP-like Access

38 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7610349 - Photo-serving communication protocols and methodology for providing disparate host devices with FTP-like access to digital images residing on a digital camera device (2009-10-27),

2. 7610331 - System and method for dynamic uploading and execution of applications and drivers between devices (2009-10-27),

3. 7610218 - Integrated shopping cart for sale of third party products and services via the internet (2009-10-27),

4. 7571189 - Method and apparatus to implement themes for a handheld device (2009-08-04),

5. 7535492 - Imaging system providing automated fulfillment of image photofinishing based on location (2009-05-19),

6. 7516454 - Feedback integration of dynamic operations (2009-04-07),

7. 7463904 - Versatile adaptor device and manufacturing process for connecting a client device to various host devices (2008-12-09),

8. 7433710 - System and methodology for automated provisioning of new user accounts (2008-10-07),

9. 7424459 - System providing methods for dynamic customization and personalization of user interface (2008-09-09),

10. 7372485 - Digital camera device and methodology for distributed processing and wireless transmission of digital images (2008-05-13),

11. 7369161 - Digital camera device providing improved methodology for rapidly taking successive pictures (2008-05-06),

12. 7339595 - Method and system for improved internet color (2008-03-04),

13. 7305354 - Media asset management system (2007-12-04),

14. 7263495 - Order scheduling system and methodology (2007-08-28),

15. 7254218 - Method and apparatus to permit interjected messaging in a multimedia messaging system (2007-08-07),

Lightsurf Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Cruz, California, specializing in advanced wireless communication solutions. The organization focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance mobile connectivity and improve user experiences across various devices. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Lightsurf is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of wireless technology, contributing to advancements in fields such as mobile applications and network infrastructure.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

38 Patents

#4 in Santa Cruz, CA

#2,130 in California

#9,020 in US

#17,831 in the World

Santa Cruz, CA, United States of America

Lightsurf Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,339

44 inventors:

Eric O Bodnar (16 out of 66 patents)

Kurt Philip Dammermann (7 out of 15 patents)

Venkat V Easwar (7 out of 45 patents)

4. William J Hilliard (7 out of 13 patents)

5. Robin Goran Petravic (7 out of 9 patents)

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