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Orangeburg, NY, United States of America

Opticon, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 29

% Expired Patents = 27.6

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 417

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40 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hiroshi Hayakawa (7 out of 12 patents)

Takao Tawara (4 out of 4 patents)

Ken Fukuba (3 out of 7 patents)

4. Satoshi Komi (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Tohru Takahashi (3 out of 19 patents)

6. Xin Zheng (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Wenyu Han (2 out of 12 patents)

8. Toshiei Kera (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Shinichi Tasaki (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Gerard J Knight (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Brian Zhang (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Mitsuaki Hirono (1 out of 9 patents)

13. Yasutake Kawashima (1 out of 8 patents)

14. Zhihui Duan (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Depei Ji (1 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Image Reading Device

Bar Code Scanner

Optical Code Detection

Illumination Optimization

Noise Reduction

Modular Parts

Optical Lens Coupling

CCD Image Capture

Power Management

Digitizing Circuit

Pattern Recognition

Vibrating Mirror

29 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9286497 - Image reading device capable of producing illumination including a continuous, low-intensity level illumination component and one or more pulsed, high-intensity level illumination components (2016-03-15),

2. 9058534 - System and method for implementing network communication for a bar code scanner (2015-06-16),

3. 9038917 - System and method for noise reduction in a bar code signal (2015-05-26),

4. 8912886 - Power management system for electronic shelf labels and the like (2014-12-16),

5. 8827161 - Optimized illumination for an omniscanner (2014-09-09),

6. 8403220 - Optical code detection with image exposure control (2013-03-26),

7. 8393543 - Method and apparatus for scanning optical code (2013-03-12),

8. 8031477 - System and method for coupling a lens to a printed circuit (2011-10-04),

9. 7942331 - Scanner with modular parts (2011-05-17),

10. 7894146 - Method and structure for mounting an optical lens (2011-02-22),

11. 7605362 - Angled CCD image capture device (2009-10-20),

12. 7503497 - Digitizing circuit for anti-ambient light noise (2009-03-17),

13. 7460774 - Method to control image stabilizer (2008-12-02),

14. 6338432 - Optical pattern reading apparatus with movable optical unit (2002-01-15),

15. 6234396 - Optical pattern reading apparatus (2001-05-22),

Opticon, Inc. is a technology company based in Orangeburg, NY, specializing in advanced data capture solutions. The organization develops a range of innovative products, including barcode scanners and mobile computing devices, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency across various industries. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge technology, Opticon serves sectors such as retail, logistics, and healthcare, providing tools that streamline processes and improve data accuracy. Their commitment to research and development ensures they remain at the forefront of data capture technology.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

29 Patents

#4 in Orangeburg, NY

#695 in New York

#11,615 in US

#22,530 in the World

Orangeburg, NY, United States of America

Opticon, Inc.

Forward Citations = 417

40 inventors:

Hiroshi Hayakawa (7 out of 12 patents)

Takao Tawara (4 out of 4 patents)

Ken Fukuba (3 out of 7 patents)

4. Satoshi Komi (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Tohru Takahashi (3 out of 19 patents)

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