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Emeryville, CA, United States of America

Upek, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Expired Patents = 58.3


Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 363

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Giovanni Gozzini (4 out of 117 patents)

silverMedal Alan H Kramer (4 out of 64 patents)

bronzeMedal Alexander Kalnitsky (3 out of 263 patents)

4.  Frederic Raynal (2 out of 5 patents)

5.  Bhusan Gupta (1 out of 10 patents)

6.  Marco Tartagni (1 out of 25 patents)

7.  Giovanni Corradini (1 out of 1 patent)

8.  Martin Subert (1 out of 1 patent)

9.  Peter Taraba (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Marco Sabatini (1 out of 19 patents)

11.  Arnaud Yves Lepert (1 out of 7 patents)

12.  Lawrence P O'Gorman (1 out of 34 patents)

13.  Wayne H Miller (1 out of 32 patents)


12 patents:

1. 7809211 - Image normalization for computed image construction (2010-10-05),
2. 7768273 - Electrostatic discharge protection of a capacitive type fingerprint sensing array (2010-08-03),
3. 7522753 - Electrostatic discharge protection of a capacitive type fingerprint sensing array (2009-04-21),
4. 7239227 - Command interface using fingerprint sensor input system (2007-07-03),
5. 7088114 - Sensing element arrangement for a fingerprint sensor (2006-08-08),
6. 7084642 - Sensing element arrangement for a fingerprint sensor (2006-08-01),
7. 6998855 - Capacitive distance sensor (2006-02-14),
8. 6987871 - Electrostatic discharge protection of a capacitive type fingerprint sensing array (2006-01-17),
9. 6970584 - Enclosure and biometric data collection for fingerprint sensor device (2005-11-29),
10. 6927581 - Sensing element arrangement for a fingerprint sensor (2005-08-09),
11. 6819784 - Method of and system for compensating for injection gradient in a capacitive sensing circuit array (2004-11-16),
12. 6737329 - Static charge dissipation pads for sensors (2004-05-18),
Company Overview
Upek, Inc., based in Emeryville, California, specializes in biometric authentication technologies, focusing on fingerprint recognition and identity verification solutions. The company develops advanced hardware and software systems that enhance security across various applications, including consumer electronics and enterprise environments. Upek's innovations aim to provide seamless user experiences while ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital security.
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12 Patents

#46 in Emeryville, CA

#6,066 in California

#25,578 in US

#48,209 in the World

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

Upek, Inc.

Forward Citations = 363

13 inventors:

goldMedal Giovanni Gozzini (4 out of 117 patents)

silverMedal Alan H Kramer (4 out of 64 patents)

bronzeMedal Alexander Kalnitsky (3 out of 263 patents)

4.  Frederic Raynal (2 out of 5 patents)

5.  Bhusan Gupta (1 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Upek, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/upek

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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