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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Oak Technology, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 157

% Expired Patents = 1.3

Forward Citations = 2,706

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115 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Linden A deCarmo (15 out of 24 patents)

Kevin Chiang (13 out of 18 patents)

Gene H Sonu (8 out of 14 patents)

4. Amir M Mobini (7 out of 7 patents)

5. John L Redford (7 out of 11 patents)

6. Adam L Carley (6 out of 25 patents)

7. Shengquan Wu (6 out of 7 patents)

8. Daniel J Allen (5 out of 23 patents)

9. Alan K Ng (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Steven E Olson (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Phil Verinsky (4 out of 8 patents)

12. John L Grimsley (4 out of 6 patents)

13. Jimmy K Lau (3 out of 11 patents)

14. Christopher T Brown (3 out of 4 patents)

15. Vladimir Levantovsky (3 out of 8 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Drive

Error Correction

Data Synchronization

Image Enhancement

DVD Navigation

Digital Image Processing

Audio Processing

Memory Access

Video Data Processing

Firmware Control

Adaptive Algorithms

Data Transfer

157 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6968404 - Optical drive controller with a host interface for direct connection to an IDE/ATA data bus (2005-11-22),

2. 6826245 - Optimal location of a digital sync pattern (2004-11-30),

3. 6807313 - Method of adaptively enhancing a digital image (2004-10-19),

4. 6788753 - Maintenance of data synchronization across large gaps in a data stream (2004-09-07),

5. 6785416 - System and method for the processing of scanned image data using a pixel window (2004-08-31),

6. 6779149 - Burst error correction on DVD data (2004-08-17),

7. 6778187 - Methods and devices to process graphics and/or video data (2004-08-17),

8. 6771275 - Processing system and method using a multi-dimensional look-up table (2004-08-03),

9. 6757861 - Burst error correction on CD data (2004-06-29),

10. 6725420 - Pattern detection for computer segments (2004-04-20),

11. 6708334 - DVD navigation system with multiple threads (2004-03-16),

12. 6704387 - Method and apparatus for normalized bit counting (2004-03-09),

13. 6701391 - System for stop buffering when a count of stored data blocks from a DVD matches an associated data block number of a requested data block set (2004-03-02),

14. 6691268 - Method and apparatus for swapping state data with scan cells (2004-02-10),

15. 6678073 - Error diffusion method and apparatus (2004-01-13),

Company Overview

Oak Technology, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in optical drive technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of advanced solutions for data storage and retrieval. The company is recognized for its innovations in error correction, data synchronization, and image enhancement, which are critical for optimizing the performance of optical drives. Additionally, Oak Technology's expertise extends to digital image processing and audio processing, contributing to enhanced multimedia experiences across various applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

157 Patents

#33 in Sunnyvale, CA

#551 in California

#2,526 in US

#5,233 in the World

Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Oak Technology, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,706

115 inventors:

Linden A deCarmo (15 out of 24 patents)

Kevin Chiang (13 out of 18 patents)

Gene H Sonu (8 out of 14 patents)

4. Amir M Mobini (7 out of 7 patents)

5. John L Redford (7 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Oak Technology, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/oak-technology

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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