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Calgary, Canada

Smart Technologies Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 28

% Expired Patents = 10.7

CIPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 3,064

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31 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gerald D Morrison (11 out of 39 patents)

David A Martin (5 out of 8 patents)

Taco Van Ieperen (3 out of 11 patents)

4. Trevor Akitt (3 out of 9 patents)

5. Manvinder Singh (3 out of 6 patents)

6. Stephen David Worthington (2 out of 9 patents)

7. David Holmgren (2 out of 19 patents)

8. Scott Yu Tseng Su (2 out of 4 patents)

9. Randy McCharles (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Mark Andrew Fletcher (1 out of 23 patents)

11. Steve Worthington (1 out of 2 patents)

12. Douglas Blair Hill (1 out of 13 patents)

13. Vaughn E Keenan (1 out of 5 patents)

14. Patrick James Gurtler (1 out of 2 patents)

15. Scott Su (1 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

User Interface

Touch System

Gesture Suggestions

Pointer Tracking

Projection Display

Camera Synchronization

Calibration Methods

Electronic Writeboard

Pressure Sensing

Interactive Input

Multi-Media Conferencing

28 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12282881 - Remote capture and viewing of workstation activity (2025-04-21),

2. 9442607 - Interactive input system and method (2016-09-13),

3. D620947 - User interface for a display screen (2010-08-03),

4. 7372456 - Method and apparatus for calibrating an interactive touch system (2008-05-13),

5. 7355593 - Pointer tracking across multiple overlapping coordinate input sub-regions defining a generally contiguous input region (2008-04-08),

6. 7289113 - Projection display system with pressure sensing at screen, and computer assisted alignment implemented by applying pressure at displayed calibration marks (2007-10-30),

7. 7283126 - System and method for providing gesture suggestions to enhance interpretation of user input (2007-10-16),

8. 7274356 - Apparatus for determining the location of a pointer within a region of interest (2007-09-25),

9. 7256772 - Auto-aligning touch system and method (2007-08-14),

10. 7236162 - Passive touch system and method of detecting user input (2007-06-26),

11. 7232986 - Apparatus for detecting a pointer within a region of interest (2007-06-19),

12. 7184030 - Synchronization of cameras in camera-based touch system to enhance position determination of fast moving objects (2007-02-27),

13. 7151533 - Keyboard for an electronic writeboard and method (2006-12-19),

14. 6972401 - Illuminated bezel and touch system incorporating the same (2005-12-06),

15. 6954197 - Size/scale and orientation determination of a pointer in a camera-based touch system (2005-10-11),

Company Overview

Smart Technologies Inc., based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in developing innovative interactive technology solutions aimed at enhancing collaboration and learning experiences. The company is renowned for its interactive displays and software that facilitate engaging presentations and educational environments. With a focus on integrating advanced technology into classrooms and corporate settings, Smart Technologies continues to lead in creating tools that promote interactivity and connectivity in various educational and professional contexts.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

28 Patents

#32 in Calgary

#504 in Canada

#23,299 in the World

Calgary, Canada

Smart Technologies Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,064

31 inventors:

Gerald D Morrison (11 out of 39 patents)

David A Martin (5 out of 8 patents)

Taco Van Ieperen (3 out of 11 patents)

4. Trevor Akitt (3 out of 9 patents)

5. Manvinder Singh (3 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Smart Technologies Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/smart-technologies

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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