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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Wink Communications Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

CIPO Patents = 5

Forward Citations = 1,950

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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),

Wink Communications Inc. is a leading provider of digital communication solutions. The company specializes in creating interactive experiences for viewers through its innovative technology platforms. Wink's services include interactive TV programming, second screen experiences, and social media integration. With a focus on engagement and user experience, Wink helps businesses connect with their audience in a meaningful way.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 16 2025

14 Patents

#325 in San Francisco, CA

#5,148 in California

#21,609 in US

#40,906 in the World

San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Wink Communications Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,950

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)

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