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Irvine, CA, United States of America

Western Digital Ventures, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 48

Forward Citations = 7,679

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27 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Christopher Luis Hamlin (14 out of 49 patents)

Thomas D Hanan (10 out of 32 patents)

Michael K Eneboe (9 out of 19 patents)

4. Andrew D Hospodor (9 out of 23 patents)

5. Vu V Luu (8 out of 9 patents)

6. Charles W Frank, Jr (8 out of 14 patents)

7. Matthew W Milne (6 out of 7 patents)

8. Kenneth J Smith (5 out of 10 patents)

9. Jonathan Lee Hanmann (5 out of 10 patents)

10. Anil Sareen (4 out of 13 patents)

11. Wally Szeremeta (4 out of 25 patents)

12. Scott T Hughes (4 out of 5 patents)

13. Mark F Vallis (2 out of 8 patents)

14. Xuejian Fu (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Michael Stephen Rothberg (1 out of 36 patents)

Core Competencies:

Streaming Media Data

Mobile Terminal Synchronization

Secure Disk Drive

Network Authentication

Content Delivery Server

Resource Reservation System

Encryption Circuitry

Disk Drive Diagnostics

Multi-Dimensional Network

Data Storage Method

Protected Partition Access

Integrated Computer Module

48 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9998390 - Providing streaming media data (2018-06-12),

2. 7725584 - Using multiple communication channels to synchronize a mobile terminal based on data type (2010-05-25),

3. 7543117 - Method for installing a mailbox file associated with a disk storage medium (2009-06-02),

4. 7415571 - Disk drive and method for using a mailbox file associated with a disk storage medium for performing a function characterized by contents of the mailbox file (2008-08-19),

5. 7318088 - Receiving data at a client computer and performing an operation on the data at the client computer based on information in the key file (2008-01-08),

6. 7275116 - Mobile terminal synchronizing components of a document separately (2007-09-25),

7. 7274659 - Providing streaming media data (2007-09-25),

8. 7215771 - Secure disk drive comprising a secure drive key and a drive ID for implementing secure communication over a public network (2007-05-08),

9. 7155616 - Computer network comprising network authentication facilities implemented in a disk drive (2006-12-26),

10. 7150036 - Method of and personal computer for displaying content received from a content delivery server using a disk drive which includes a network address for the content delivery server and a server-contacting program (2006-12-12),

11. 7054937 - Computer network and connection method for connecting a personal computer and a content delivery system using a disk drive which includes a network address and server-contacting program (2006-05-30),

12. 7024549 - Disk drive having a protected partition configured to load an operating system for performing a user-selected function (2006-04-04),

13. 7024491 - Remotely synchronizing a mobile terminal by adapting ordering and filtering synchronization rules based on a user's operation of the mobile terminal (2006-04-04),

14. 7003674 - Disk drive employing a disk with a pristine area for storing encrypted data accessible only by trusted devices or clients to facilitate secure network communications (2006-02-21),

15. 7002926 - Isochronous switched fabric network (2006-02-21),

Western Digital Ventures, Inc. is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative technology companies. We focus on early-stage startups in the fields of data storage, memory solutions, and digital technology. With our extensive expertise in these sectors, we aim to support and empower entrepreneurs in transforming the digital landscape. Please visit our website for more information about our investments and portfolio companies.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 23 2025

48 Patents

#74 in Irvine, CA

#1,666 in California

#7,021 in US

#14,113 in the World

Irvine, CA, United States of America

Western Digital Ventures, Inc.

Forward Citations = 7,679

27 inventors:

Christopher Luis Hamlin (14 out of 49 patents)

Thomas D Hanan (10 out of 32 patents)

Michael K Eneboe (9 out of 19 patents)

4. Andrew D Hospodor (9 out of 23 patents)

5. Vu V Luu (8 out of 9 patents)

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