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Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Sony Broadcast & Communications Limited

USPTO Granted Patents = 19

Forward Citations = 578

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18 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James Hedley Wilkinson (5 out of 84 patents)

Stephen Mark Keating (3 out of 64 patents)

Jonathan James Stone (3 out of 42 patents)

4. John W Richards (3 out of 35 patents)

5. Terence R Hurley (3 out of 14 patents)

6. John James Galt (2 out of 13 patents)

7. Yoshio Ozaki (2 out of 14 patents)

8. Nicholas Ian Saunders (1 out of 67 patents)

9. Martin Rex Dorricott (1 out of 31 patents)

10. James Bernard Pearman (1 out of 12 patents)

11. David J Hedley (1 out of 18 patents)

12. Terry R Hurley (1 out of 3 patents)

13. Sally J Griffiths (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Robin L Lince (1 out of 3 patents)

15. John Hudson (1 out of 1 patent)

19 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5995145 - Image capture apparatus for selectively causing a stepped reduction in (1999-11-30),

2. 5235410 - Apparatus and methods for non-linear processing of digital signals (1993-08-10),

3. 5231487 - Storage of video signals (1993-07-27),

4. 5227892 - Method and apparatus for identifying and selecting edit paints in (1993-07-13),

5. 5223926 - Compression of video signals (1993-06-29),

6. 5214676 - Digital phase detector arrangements (1993-05-25),

7. 5214502 - Compression of video signals (1993-05-25),

8. 5208669 - Up-conversion of a video signal format with expansion of active portion (1993-05-04),

9. 5208667 - Motion compensated video standards converter and method of deriving (1993-05-04),

10. 5206919 - Image signal processing with digital filtering to minimize aliasing (1993-04-27),

11. 5206732 - Video camera control apparatus (1993-04-27),

12. 5198902 - Apparatus and method for processing a video signal containing single (1993-03-30),

13. 5194958 - Movie film to video conversion with correction of frame misalignment (1993-03-16),

14. 5191427 - Video post-production of material acquired on film (1993-03-02),

15. 5181249 - Three channel audio transmission and/or reproduction systems (1993-01-19),

Company Overview

Sony Broadcast & Communications Limited, based in Basingstoke, UK, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced broadcast and professional video equipment. The company focuses on innovative solutions for the media and entertainment industry, including high-definition cameras, production systems, and broadcasting technologies. With a commitment to enhancing content creation and distribution, Sony Broadcast & Communications plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of visual storytelling across various platforms.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

19 Patents

#5 in Basingstoke

#928 in United Kingdom

#32,693 in the World

Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Sony Broadcast & Communications Limited

Forward Citations = 578

18 inventors:

James Hedley Wilkinson (5 out of 84 patents)

Stephen Mark Keating (3 out of 64 patents)

Jonathan James Stone (3 out of 42 patents)

4. John W Richards (3 out of 35 patents)

5. Terence R Hurley (3 out of 14 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sony Broadcast & Communications Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sony-broadcast-and-communications

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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