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Milpitas, CA, United States of America

Palmone, Incorporated

USPTO Granted Patents = 42

% Expired Patents = 14.3

Forward Citations = 1,644

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66 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Yoon Kean Wong (4 out of 99 patents)

Shawn Robert Gettemy (4 out of 100 patents)

William Robert Hanson (4 out of 34 patents)

4. Lawrence K Lam (4 out of 139 patents)

5. Eric Fuhs (3 out of 16 patents)

6. Gary Garrabrant (2 out of 15 patents)

7. Joe Tate (2 out of 9 patents)

8. Daniel Philip Groebe (2 out of 18 patents)

9. Troy Hulick (2 out of 30 patents)

10. Steven J Shiozaki (2 out of 24 patents)

11. Steven C Lemke (2 out of 43 patents)

12. Regis Nicolas (2 out of 13 patents)

13. Edward Endejan (2 out of 13 patents)

14. Anthony Kim (2 out of 12 patents)

15. Rich Karstens (2 out of 14 patents)

Core Competencies:

Touch Screen Assembly

Integrated Keypad

Power Management

Portable Computer

User Interface

Personal Digital Assistant

Connector Scheme

Optical Sensor

Memory Management

Illuminatable Buttons

Keyboard Sled

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42 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7007117 - Identifying a type of connection and selecting a corresponding form of an application (2006-02-28),

2. 6992659 - High transparency integrated enclosure touch screen assembly for a portable hand held device (2006-01-31),

3. 6950976 - Maximum likelihood decoding for input streams containing known data (2005-09-27),

4. 6943773 - Page flicking mechanism for electronic display devices that paginate content (2005-09-13),

5. 6940490 - Raised keys on a miniature keyboard (2005-09-06),

6. 6924791 - Method and apparatus for automatic power-up and power-down of a computer system based on the positions of an associated stylus and/or hinge (2005-08-02),

7. 6924752 - Three-dimensional contact-sensitive feature for electronic devices (2005-08-02),

8. 6914774 - Transparent cover with access to multi-way navigation assembly (2005-07-05),

9. 6906701 - Illuminatable buttons and method for indicating information using illuminatable buttons (2005-06-14),

10. 6901276 - Direct digital signal processor control of multi-channel scan for re-establishing connections in a wirelessly networked device (2005-05-31),

11. 6888534 - Segmented keyboard for portable computer system (2005-05-03),

12. 6888532 - Automatic orientation-based user interface for an ambiguous handheld device (2005-05-03),

13. 6880065 - Memory management method and system thereof (2005-04-12),

14. 6875039 - Connector scheme for use with mobile devices and their accessory devices (2005-04-05),

15. 6869304 - Connector scheme for use with handheld computers and accessory devices (2005-03-22),

Company Overview

Palmone, Incorporated, based in Milpitas, California, specializes in advanced touch screen technologies and user interface innovations. The company focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions such as touch screen assemblies, optical sensor interfaces, and secure authentication systems. Their expertise extends to mechanisms for page flicking and three-dimensional contact-sensitive features, enhancing user interaction across devices. With a commitment to innovation, Palmone plays a significant role in shaping the future of user interface design and functionality.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

42 Patents

#48 in Milpitas, CA

#1,940 in California

#8,253 in US

#16,338 in the World

Milpitas, CA, United States of America

Palmone, Incorporated

Forward Citations = 1,644

66 inventors:

Yoon Kean Wong (4 out of 99 patents)

Shawn Robert Gettemy (4 out of 100 patents)

William Robert Hanson (4 out of 34 patents)

4. Lawrence K Lam (4 out of 139 patents)

5. Eric Fuhs (3 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Palmone, Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/palmone

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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