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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Photon Dynamics, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 78

% Expired Patents = 14.1

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,450

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93 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Francois J Henley (31 out of 149 patents)

Xianhai Chen (7 out of 16 patents)

Adam Weiss (7 out of 15 patents)

4. Afsar Saranli (6 out of 6 patents)

5. David L Baldwin (6 out of 10 patents)

6. Jeffrey A Hawthorne (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Kent Nguyen (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Michael A Bryan (4 out of 28 patents)

9. Alexander J Nagy (4 out of 4 patents)

10. William K Pratt (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Michael J Miller (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Thomas H Bailey (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Hee-June Choi (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Kaushal Gangakhedkar (2 out of 29 patents)

15. Robert L Barnett (2 out of 25 patents)

Core Competencies:

Electrical Inspection

Defect Detection

Optical Inspection

Voltage Imaging

Liquid Crystal Displays

Electro-Optic Modulators

High-Speed Acquisition

Automated Systems

Thin Film Technologies

Testing Apparatus

Image Processing

Laser Ablation

78 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10962567 - Systems and methods for electrical inspection of flat panel displays using cell contact probing pads (2021-03-30),

2. 9535273 - Apparatus for viewing through optical thin film color filters and their overlaps (2017-01-03),

3. 9523714 - Electrical inspection of electronic devices using electron-beam induced plasma probes (2016-12-20),

4. 9103876 - Automatic probe configuration station and method therefor (2015-08-11),

5. 8866899 - Systems and methods for defect detection using a whole raw image (2014-10-21),

6. 8801964 - Encapsulated polymer network liquid crystal material, device and applications (2014-08-12),

7. 8773140 - System and method for inspection of electrical circuits (2014-07-08),

8. 8728589 - Laser decal transfer of electronic materials (2014-05-20),

9. 8390926 - High speed acquisition vision system and method for selectively viewing object features (2013-03-05),

10. 8025542 - Method of performing an operation with rheological compound (2011-09-27),

11. 7977602 - Laser ablation using multiple wavelengths (2011-07-12),

12. 7960993 - Method for capacitive testing of flat panel displays (2011-06-14),

13. 7916382 - Scratch and MAR resistant PDLC modulator (2011-03-29),

14. 7817333 - Modulator with improved sensitivity and life time (2010-10-19),

15. 7761182 - Automatic defect repair system (2010-07-20),

Company Overview

Photon Dynamics, Inc., based in San Jose, California, specializes in advanced inspection technologies for flat panel displays. The company focuses on developing solutions for electrical inspection, defect detection, and optical inspection, catering to the needs of the liquid crystal display and electro-optic modulator markets. With expertise in high-speed acquisition and automated systems, Photon Dynamics aims to enhance quality assurance processes in display manufacturing, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in visual technologies.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

78 Patents

#140 in

#4,742 in

#9,681 in the World

San Jose, CA, United States of America

Photon Dynamics, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,450

93 inventors:

Francois J Henley (31 out of 149 patents)

Xianhai Chen (7 out of 16 patents)

Adam Weiss (7 out of 15 patents)

4. Afsar Saranli (6 out of 6 patents)

5. David L Baldwin (6 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Photon Dynamics, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/photon-dynamics

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