% Expired Patents = 100.0

EPO Patents = 4

Forward Citations = 29

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jan Vercruysse (3 out of 4 patents)

Chris De Vos (3 out of 4 patents)

Thomas Stevens (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Jan Wijnen (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Geert Van Overbeke (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Jan Heylen (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Sheng-Gen Pan (1 out of 9 patents)

8. Richard Lintern (1 out of 3 patents)

9. Charles Kevin Dillon (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Peter Delmotte (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Roger Laurisch (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Georg Steiner (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Walter Nijs (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Axel Schollaert (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Lambert Achien (1 out of 1 patent)

7 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8354966 - Peripheral telecommunications device having movable cover with integrated antenna (2013-01-15),

2. 8238987 - Retractable antenna structure for use in telecommunications device (2012-08-07),

3. 8098577 - Method and device for managing simultaneous connections of a mobile telecommunications device to different networks (2012-01-17),

4. 7540409 - Method for accessing a smart card from a host device (2009-06-02),

5. 7509143 - Telecommunications card with integrated antenna (2009-03-24),

6. 7301501 - Telecommunications card for mobile telephone network and wireless local area network (2007-11-27),

7. 7137565 - Method and algorithm for accessing a smart card stored in a telecommunications card from a host device to which said telecommunications is connected (2006-11-21),

Company Overview

Option is a leading provider of wireless IoT solutions and products for the Internet of Things market. With over 30 years of experience, Option offers scalable and secure connectivity solutions for various industries, including healthcare, smart cities, and industrial automation. Their innovative products and services enable businesses to efficiently connect and manage their IoT devices, driving digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

7 Patents

#17 in Leuven

#338 in Belgium

Leuven, Belgium

Option

Forward Citations = 29

16 inventors:

Jan Vercruysse (3 out of 4 patents)

Chris De Vos (3 out of 4 patents)

Thomas Stevens (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Jan Wijnen (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Geert Van Overbeke (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Option. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/option

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]

4 patents (EPO):

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]