Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 517

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6 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert L Beadles (2 out of 9 patents)

Amnon M Salomon (2 out of 2 patents)

Anthony M Faust (2 out of 2 patents)

4. David W Orphan (2 out of 2 patents)

5. C Eric Kirkland (2 out of 3 patents)

6. John E Ball (1 out of 1 patent)

7 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6005536 - Captioning glasses (1999-12-21),

2. 5677739 - System and method for providing described television services (1997-10-14),

3. 5648789 - Method and apparatus for closed captioning at a performance (1997-07-15),

4. 5519443 - Method and apparatus for providing dual language captioning of a (1996-05-21),

5. 5508754 - System for encoding and displaying captions for television programs (1996-04-16),

6. 5424785 - System for encoding and displaying captions for television programs (1995-06-13),

7. 5294982 - Method and apparatus for providing dual language captioning of a (1994-03-15),

Company Overview

National Captioning Institute, Inc. (NCI) is a non-profit organization that provides closed captioning services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1979, NCI has been a leader in the captioning industry, offering high-quality captioning for television programs, live events, and online video content. NCI's mission is to make media accessible for all individuals, ensuring that everyone has equal access to information and entertainment.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

7 Patents

#10 in Falls Church, VA

#708 in Virginia

#39,929 in US

Falls Church, VA, United States of America

National Captioning Institute, Inc.

Forward Citations = 517

6 inventors:

Robert L Beadles (2 out of 9 patents)

Amnon M Salomon (2 out of 2 patents)

Anthony M Faust (2 out of 2 patents)

4. David W Orphan (2 out of 2 patents)

5. C Eric Kirkland (2 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: National Captioning Institute, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/national-captioning-institute

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