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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Wink Communications Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Expired Patents = 7.1

CIPO Patents = 4

Forward Citations = 1,961

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20 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Eric E Del Sesto (9 out of 13 patents)

Brian P Dougherty (6 out of 7 patents)

Houman Azarm (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Charles Norman McCullough (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Bryan C Gebhardt (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Christopher J Michel (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Timothy V Travaille (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Allan C Thygesen (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Charlie McCullough (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Pat Ransil (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Edgard S Valdivia (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Kalpesh R Patel (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Steve Berriatua (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Edward Valdivia (1 out of 1 patent)

15. James R Collette (1 out of 1 patent)

14 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7941564 - Synchronous updating of dynamic interactive applications (2011-05-10),

2. 7634787 - Automatic control of broadcast and execution of interactive applications to maintain synchronous operation with broadcast programs (2009-12-15),

3. 7631338 - Interactive content delivery methods and apparatus (2009-12-08),

4. 7222155 - Synchronous updating of dynamic interactive applications (2007-05-22),

5. 7069571 - Automated retirement of interactive applications using retirement instructions for events and program states (2006-06-27),

6. 6725461 - Reminder system for broadcast and non-broadcast events based on broadcast interactive applications (2004-04-20),

7. 6530084 - Automated control of interactive application execution using defined time periods (2003-03-04),

8. 6530082 - Configurable monitoring of program viewership and usage of interactive applications (2003-03-04),

9. 6363525 - Method and apparatus for routing confidential information (2002-03-26),

10. 6198509 - Method and apparatus for providing and receiving broadcaster information (2001-03-06),

11. 6067107 - Response capacity management in interactive broadcast systems by (2000-05-23),

12. 5969715 - Compact graphical interactive information system (1999-10-19),

13. 5848352 - Compact graphical interactive information system (1998-12-08),

14. 5689799 - Method and apparatus for routing confidential information (1997-11-18),

Company Overview

Wink Communications Inc., based in San Francisco, specializes in innovative communication technologies that enhance user interaction across various platforms. The company focuses on developing solutions that integrate voice, video, and data services, aiming to improve connectivity and user experience in both personal and professional environments. With a commitment to advancing communication methods, Wink is positioned at the forefront of the tech landscape, contributing to the evolution of digital communication and collaboration tools.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

14 Patents

#334 in San Francisco, CA

#5,318 in California

#22,319 in US

#42,249 in the World

San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Wink Communications Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,961

20 inventors:

Eric E Del Sesto (9 out of 13 patents)

Brian P Dougherty (6 out of 7 patents)

Houman Azarm (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Charles Norman McCullough (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Bryan C Gebhardt (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Wink Communications Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/wink-communications

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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