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Reston, VA, United States of America

Value Added Communications, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 29

% Expired Patents = 10.3

Forward Citations = 963

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5 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stephen Lee Hodge (25 out of 320 patents)

David Charles Woody (10 out of 27 patents)

Serge Seyfetdinov (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Kermit Dwain Heaton (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Fred Kesterson (3 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Electronic Notification

Message Exchange

Tariff Rates

Three-Way Call Detection

Telecommunication Revenue Management

Voice Message Exchange

Call Management

Voiceprint Verification

Digital Telecommunications

29 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12671766 - System and method for electronic notification in institutional communications (2026-06-30),

2. 11943393 - System and method for electronic notification in institutional communications (2024-03-26),

3. 11902462 - Message exchange (2024-02-13),

4. 11483433 - Message exchange (2022-10-25),

5. 10757265 - System and method for electronic notification in institutional communications (2020-08-25),

6. 10412231 - System and method for determining and associating tariff rates for institutional calls (2019-09-10),

7. 10397410 - Message exchange (2019-08-27),

8. 10218842 - Message exchange (2019-02-26),

9. 10057398 - System and method for detecting three-way call circumvention attempts (2018-08-21),

10. 9876915 - Message exchange (2018-01-23),

11. 9871915 - Voice message exchange (2018-01-16),

12. 9787854 - System and method for determining and associating tariff rates for institutional calls (2017-10-10),

13. 9621714 - System and method for electronic notification in institutional communication (2017-04-11),

14. 9509856 - Telecommunication revenue management system (2016-11-29),

15. 9282188 - Voice message exchange (2016-03-08),

Value Added Communications, Inc. is a technology company based in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advanced communication solutions. The organization focuses on developing innovative software and hardware that enhance connectivity and streamline communication processes across various sectors. With a commitment to improving user experience and operational efficiency, Value Added Communications leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients in a dynamic market landscape.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

29 Patents

#22 in Reston, VA

#201 in Virginia

#11,615 in US

#22,530 in the World

Reston, VA, United States of America

Value Added Communications, Inc.

Forward Citations = 963

5 inventors:

Stephen Lee Hodge (25 out of 320 patents)

David Charles Woody (10 out of 27 patents)

Serge Seyfetdinov (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Kermit Dwain Heaton (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Fred Kesterson (3 out of 4 patents)

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