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Fremont, CA, United States of America

Starsight Telecast Incorporated

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USPTO Granted Patents = 91

% Expired Patents = 40.7



Forward Citations = 18,337

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37 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Steven Michael Schein (40 out of 49 patents)

silverMedal Brian Lee Klosterman (26 out of 30 patents)

bronzeMedal Patrick E Young (19 out of 38 patents)

4.  Theresa A Alba (17 out of 21 patents)

5.  John H Roop (17 out of 18 patents)

6.  Michael William Faber (17 out of 28 patents)

7.  David M Folker (16 out of 20 patents)

8.  Alan R Ebright (15 out of 15 patents)

9.  Molly K King (14 out of 16 patents)

10.  David P Warden (14 out of 22 patents)

11.  David Anderson (13 out of 13 patents)

12.  James Jay Leftwich (12 out of 26 patents)

13.  Keith W Hunwick (11 out of 14 patents)

14.  Robert E Russman (9 out of 10 patents)

15.  Kenneth Alan Milnes (9 out of 28 patents)


Core Competencies:
Television Control
Electronic Program Guide
User Interface
Advertising Display
Multi-Source Switching
Interactive Systems
Television Schedule
Information System
Program Listings
Channels Display
VCR Programming
Access Control

91 patents:

1. 8925018 - Television control interface with electronic guide (2014-12-30),
2. 8918809 - Method and system for displaying advertising, video, and program schedule listing (2014-12-23),
3. 8869204 - Method and system for displaying advertisements in an electronic program guide (2014-10-21),
4. 8850477 - Systems and methods for linking television viewers with advertisers and broadcasters (2014-09-30),
5. 8806538 - Information system (2014-08-12),
6. 8793738 - Television system with downloadable features (2014-07-29),
7. 8776125 - Method and system for displaying advertisements in an electronic program guide (2014-07-08),
8. 8646005 - Information system (2014-02-04),
9. 8640170 - Multi-source switching in a television system displaying source indicators (2014-01-28),
10. 8625030 - Television schedule system with pop-up action menu and icons (2014-01-07),
11. 8615782 - System and methods for linking television viewers with advertisers and broadcasters (2013-12-24),
12. 8578414 - Television control interface with electronic guide (2013-11-05),
13. 8566871 - Multiple interactive electronic program guide system and methods (2013-10-22),
14. 8539528 - Multi-source switching in a television system (2013-09-17),
15. 8522282 - Television schedule system and method of operation for multiple program occurrences (2013-08-27),
Company Overview
Starsight Telecast Incorporated, based in Fremont, CA, specializes in advanced television systems that enhance viewer engagement and interactivity. The company focuses on developing technologies related to television control, electronic program guides, and user interfaces, enabling seamless navigation and content discovery. Additionally, Starsight integrates advertising display solutions and multi-source switching capabilities, creating a comprehensive information system that optimizes television scheduling and enhances the overall viewing experience.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

91 Patents

#27 in Fremont, CA

#963 in California

#4,113 in US

#8,462 in the World

Fremont, CA (US)
Fremont, CA, United States of America

Starsight Telecast Incorporated

Forward Citations = 18,337

37 inventors:

goldMedal Steven Michael Schein (40 out of 49 patents)

silverMedal Brian Lee Klosterman (26 out of 30 patents)

bronzeMedal Patrick E Young (19 out of 38 patents)

4.  Theresa A Alba (17 out of 21 patents)

5.  John H Roop (17 out of 18 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Starsight Telecast Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/starsight-telecast

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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