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Irvine, CA, United States of America

Sony Trans Com Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 52

Forward Citations = 3,165

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47 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ed Scott (10 out of 10 patents)

Bruce Robert Ferguson (6 out of 7 patents)

Kazutoyo Sekine (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Marc Booth (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Michael R Atkinson (4 out of 6 patents)

6. David M Stumfall (4 out of 6 patents)

7. James Bruce Whitehouse (4 out of 5 patents)

8. Carter K Reh (4 out of 8 patents)

9. Edward Robak (4 out of 9 patents)

10. Daniel A Lotocky (3 out of 5 patents)

11. Richard Sagey (3 out of 4 patents)

12. James E Wicks (3 out of 58 patents)

13. Loi Quang Ninh (3 out of 8 patents)

14. Gregory K Henrikson (3 out of 5 patents)

15. Karen Louise Evensen (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Dynamic Addressing

Frequency Synchronization

Automatic Configuration

Cable Equalization

Audio/Video Distribution

Interactive Displays

Data Processing

EMI Filtering

Power Control

Passenger Interface

Multi-Point Communication

Error Correction

52 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6163823 - Dynamic addressing of devices on a shared medium network with a keyline (2000-12-19),

2. 6160591 - Apparatus and method of providing switching frequency synchronization (2000-12-12),

3. 6134674 - Computer based test operating system (2000-10-17),

4. 6131119 - Automatic configuration system for mapping node addresses within a bus (2000-10-10),

5. 6057875 - Remotely controlled cable equalization for in-flight entertainment (2000-05-02),

6. 6038426 - System and method for securing a removable seat electronics unit without (2000-03-14),

7. 6034688 - Scrolling navigational display system (2000-03-07),

8. 6031299 - Apparatus and method of providing EMI filtering (2000-02-29),

9. 6014381 - System and method for distributing information throughout an aircraft (2000-01-11),

10. 6011322 - Apparatus and method for providing power to circuitry implementing two (2000-01-04),

11. 5973722 - Combined digital audio/video on demand and broadcast distribution system (1999-10-26),

12. 5963877 - Telephone call receiver indicator (1999-10-05),

13. 5944803 - Isolatable multi-point serial communication utilizing a single universal (1999-08-31),

14. 5942811 - Apparatus and method for extending the supply of reserved power during a (1999-08-24),

15. 5939997 - Detection method of bus termination (1999-08-17),

Company Overview

Sony Trans Com Inc., based in Irvine, CA, specializes in inflight entertainment systems that enhance the passenger experience in aviation. The company focuses on advanced technologies such as dynamic addressing, frequency synchronization, and automatic configuration to deliver seamless audio and video distribution. Their expertise extends to interactive displays and data processing, ensuring high-quality performance in challenging environments. With a commitment to innovation, Sony Trans Com is a key player in the development of sophisticated inflight entertainment solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

52 Patents

#67 in Irvine, CA

#1,589 in California

#6,769 in US

#13,571 in the World

Irvine, CA, United States of America

Sony Trans Com Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,165

47 inventors:

Ed Scott (10 out of 10 patents)

Bruce Robert Ferguson (6 out of 7 patents)

Kazutoyo Sekine (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Marc Booth (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Michael R Atkinson (4 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sony Trans Com Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sony-trans-company

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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