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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Validity Sensors, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 32

% Expired Patents = 31.3

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 1,720

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Fred George Benkley (12 out of 56 patents)

Richard Alexander Erhart (10 out of 63 patents)

Jaswinder S Jandu (9 out of 21 patents)

4. Gregory Lewis Dean (8 out of 26 patents)

5. David Joseph Geoffroy (7 out of 18 patents)

6. Erik Jonathon Thompson (6 out of 33 patents)

7. Pallavi Satyan (5 out of 7 patents)

8. Lawrence C Gardner (3 out of 10 patents)

9. Richard Brian Nelson (3 out of 17 patents)

10. Anthony P Russo (2 out of 63 patents)

11. Lawrence Getzin (2 out of 7 patents)

12. Frank Schwab (2 out of 13 patents)

13. Richard Alex Erhart (2 out of 10 patents)

14. Jeffrey Joseph Buxton (1 out of 13 patents)

15. Philip Yiu Kwong Chan (1 out of 9 patents)

32 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8600122 - Apparatus and method for culling substantially redundant data in fingerprint sensing circuits (2013-12-03),

2. 8594393 - System for and method of image reconstruction with dual line scanner using line counts (2013-11-26),

3. 8593160 - Apparatus and method for finger activity on a fingerprint sensor (2013-11-26),

4. 8538097 - User input utilizing dual line scanner apparatus and method (2013-09-17),

5. 8520913 - Apparatus and method for reducing noise in fingerprint sensing circuits (2013-08-27),

6. RE44440 - System and method for minimizing power consumption for an object sensor (2013-08-12),

7. 8447077 - Method and apparatus for fingerprint motion tracking using an in-line array (2013-05-21),

8. 8391568 - System and method for improved scanning of fingerprint edges (2013-03-05),

9. 8374407 - Live finger detection (2013-02-12),

10. 8358815 - Method and apparatus for two-dimensional finger motion tracking and control (2013-01-22),

11. 8331096 - Fingerprint acquisition expansion card apparatus (2012-12-11),

12. 8315444 - Unitized ergonomic two-dimensional fingerprint motion tracking device and method (2012-11-20),

13. 8290150 - Method and system for electronically securing an electronic device using physically unclonable functions (2012-10-16),

14. 8278946 - Apparatus and method for detecting finger activity on a fingerprint sensor (2012-10-02),

15. 8276816 - Smart card system with ergonomic fingerprint sensor and method of using (2012-10-02),

Validity Sensors, Inc. is a leading provider of fingerprint sensor technology and solutions. With a focus on biometric security, Validity Sensors aims to provide efficient and secure authentication solutions for various industries. Through their innovative fingerprint sensor technology, they enable secure access control, mobile payment authentication, and identity verification. Validity Sensors is committed to delivering high-quality products and services, allowing businesses and individuals to protect sensitive information and enhance security measures.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Validity Sensors, Inc.

32 Patents

#252 in San Jose, CA

#2,530 in California

#10,583 in US

#20,645 in the World

San Jose, CA, United States of America

Validity Sensors, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,720

19 inventors:

Fred George Benkley (12 out of 56 patents)

Richard Alexander Erhart (10 out of 63 patents)

Jaswinder S Jandu (9 out of 21 patents)

4. Gregory Lewis Dean (8 out of 26 patents)

5. David Joseph Geoffroy (7 out of 18 patents)

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