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Indianapolis, IN, United States of America

Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 753



Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 19,792

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387 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Thomas Edward Renk, Jr (54 out of 56 patents)

silverMedal John Barrett George (30 out of 72 patents)

bronzeMedal Michael Scott Deiss (24 out of 42 patents)

4.  Mark Francis Rumreich (22 out of 64 patents)

5.  James A Wilber (22 out of 41 patents)

6.  Timothy W Saeger (22 out of 22 patents)

7.  Donald Henry Willis (18 out of 152 patents)

8.  William A Lagoni (18 out of 41 patents)

9.  Kevin Elliott Bridgewater (17 out of 20 patents)

10.  David J Duffield (17 out of 35 patents)

11.  Todd J Christopher (16 out of 52 patents)

12.  Nathaniel H Ersoz (16 out of 16 patents)

13.  Harold Blatter (15 out of 28 patents)

14.  Enrique Rodriguez-Cavazos (15 out of 26 patents)

15.  John Sidney Stewart (14 out of 45 patents)


Core Competencies:
Video Data Processing
Remote Control Technology
Digital Video Systems
MPEG Compression
Auxiliary Image Display
RDS Radio
Multimedia Applications
Synchronization Signals
Television Systems
Data Bus Systems

753 patents:

1. 6366326 - System for acquiring, processing, and storing video data and program guides transmitted in different coding formats (2002-04-02),
2. 6310922 - Method and apparatus for generating variable rate synchronization signals (2001-10-30),
3. 6240280 - Selection of traffic capable station by RDS radio while listening to other media (2001-05-29),
4. 6233392 - Constrained encoded motion vectors (2001-05-15),
5. 6229951 - Digital video picture and ancillary data processing and storage (2001-05-08),
6. 6229401 - Horizontal frequency generation (2001-05-08),
7. 6222979 - Memory control in trick play mode (2001-04-24),
8. 6151192 - Magneto-optic multitrack reading head with a kerr effect layer (2000-11-21),
9. 6118497 - Interactive selection system for a video decoder modulator channel (2000-09-12),
10. D430143 - Remote control (2000-08-29),
11. 6112064 - RDS radio with multi-function RDS button (2000-08-29),
12. 6112063 - Automatic radio station memory programming (2000-08-29),
13. 6111612 - System for forming and processing text data for use in program specific (2000-08-29),
14. 6111611 - System for forming and processing program specific information suitable (2000-08-29),
15. 6100930 - Process and apparatus for performing wipes on compressed MPEG video (2000-08-08),
Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc., based in Indianapolis, IN, specializes in advanced video signal processing technologies. The company focuses on developing and manufacturing solutions for video data processing, remote control technology, and digital video systems. Its expertise extends to MPEG compression, auxiliary image display, and multimedia applications, ensuring high-quality video experiences. Thomson is committed to innovation in synchronization signals and RDS radio technology, positioning itself as a key player in the multimedia landscape.
Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

753 Patents

#7 in Indianapolis, IN

#17 in Indiana

#671 in US

#1,321 in the World

Indianapolis, IN (US)
Indianapolis, IN, United States of America

Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc.

Forward Citations = 19,792

387 inventors:

goldMedal Thomas Edward Renk, Jr (54 out of 56 patents)

silverMedal John Barrett George (30 out of 72 patents)

bronzeMedal Michael Scott Deiss (24 out of 42 patents)

4.  Mark Francis Rumreich (22 out of 64 patents)

5.  James A Wilber (22 out of 41 patents)

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