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Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Vpl Research, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 12

Forward Citations = 1,040

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Jaron Z Lanier (7 out of 18 patents)

silverMedal Young L Harvill (4 out of 16 patents)

bronzeMedal Jean-Jacques G Grimaud (4 out of 10 patents)

4.  Thomas Guthrie Zimmerman (4 out of 59 patents)

5.  Michael A Teitel (3 out of 12 patents)

6.  Ann Lasko-Harvill (2 out of 7 patents)

7.  Chuck L Blanchard (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Arthur Abraham (2 out of 3 patents)

9.  Mark L Oberman (2 out of 3 patents)

10.  Marc Degroot (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  David A Levitt (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Joe L Sparks (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Ethan D Joffe (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Dan D Browning (1 out of 2 patents)

15.  John Owen Bumgarner (1 out of 2 patents)


12 patents:

1. 5798739 - Virtual image display device (1998-08-25),
2. 5684943 - Method and apparatus for creating virtual worlds (1997-11-04),
3. 5588139 - Method and system for generating objects for a multi-person virtual (1996-12-24),
4. 5588104 - Method and apparatus for creating virtual worlds using a data flow (1996-12-24),
5. 5587936 - Method and apparatus for creating sounds in a virtual world by (1996-12-24),
6. 5559995 - Method and apparatus for creating a wireframe and polygon virtual world (1996-09-24),
7. 5546530 - Method and apparatus for rendering graphical images using parallel (1996-08-13),
8. 5521373 - Position tracking system using a radiation director which directs (1996-05-28),
9. 5097252 - Motion sensor which produces an asymmetrical signal in response to (1992-03-17),
10. 4988981 - Computer data entry and manipulation apparatus and method (1991-01-29),
11. 4937444 - Optical flex sensor (1990-06-26),
12. 4542291 - Optical flex sensor (1985-09-17),
Company Overview
Vpl Research, Inc. is a technology-focused organization based in Redwood City, California, specializing in advanced research and development across various domains. The company is known for its innovative contributions in fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics, aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and driving technological advancements. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology, Vpl Research collaborates with industry partners to develop cutting-edge solutions that address complex challenges in diverse sectors.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

12 Patents

#138 in Redwood City, CA

#6,060 in California

#25,540 in US

#48,129 in the World

Redwood City, CA (US)
Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Vpl Research, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,040

15 inventors:

goldMedal Jaron Z Lanier (7 out of 18 patents)

silverMedal Young L Harvill (4 out of 16 patents)

bronzeMedal Jean-Jacques G Grimaud (4 out of 10 patents)

4.  Thomas Guthrie Zimmerman (4 out of 59 patents)

5.  Michael A Teitel (3 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Vpl Research, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/vpl-research

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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