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Hede-Bazouges, France

Erik Reinhard

This inventor holds 21 USPTO granted patents and 18 published patent applications and 11 EPO patents, primarily in Energy Efficient Imaging. Top assignees: Interdigital Ce Patent Holdings, Interdigital Madison Patent Holdings, Sas, Interdigital Ce Patent Holdings, Sas. Active years: 2017-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Erik Reinhard. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/erik-reinhard

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 21 

% Patents Active = 95.2

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 30(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Cesson Sevigne, FR (2017 - 2022)
  • Hédé-Bazouges, FR (2018 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 229 
 
Interdigital Ce Patent Holdings
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 193 
 
Interdigital Madison Patent Holdings, Sas
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 238 
 
Interdigital Ce Patent Holdings, Sas
 patents
4. 4 out of 3,482 
 
Thomson Licensing
 patents
5. 2 out of 507 
 
Interdigital Vc Holdings, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2017-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Energy Consumption
HDR Processing
Spatial Resolution
Multimedia Streaming
Pixel Modification
Luminance Levels
Color Gamut Mapping
Image Calibration
Video Processing
Surface Segmentation
Dynamic Illumination
Opto-Electrical Conversion
21 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12627861 - Method of controlling energy consumed by a mulitmedia streaming application (2026-05-12),
2. 12579958 - Device and method for transition between luminance levels (2026-03-17),
3. 12549747 - Spatial resolution adaptation of in-loop and post-filtering of compressed video using metadata (2026-02-10),
4. 12482438 - Pixel modification to reduce energy consumption of a display device (2025-11-25),
5. 12413789 - Method or an apparatus for estimating film grain parameters (2025-09-09),
6. 12211463 - Device and method for transition between luminance levels (2025-01-28),
7. 12182333 - Display user interface method and system (2024-12-31),
8. 12022091 - Metadata allowing decoding and displaying processes energy and quality control (2024-06-25),
9. 11678025 - Methods for processing audio and/or video contents and corresponding signal, devices, electronic assembly, system, computer readable program products and computer readable storage media (2023-06-13),
10. 11379986 - Surface color segmentation (2022-07-05),
11. 11184581 - Method and apparatus for creating, distributing and dynamically reproducing room illumination effects (2021-11-23),
12. 10999607 - Methods, systems and apparatus for electro-optical and opto-electrical conversion of images and video (2021-05-04),
13. 10762689 - Method and apparatus for selecting a surface in a light field, and corresponding computer program product (2020-09-01),
14. 10602027 - Color gamut mapping using a lightness mapping based also on the lightness of cusp colors belonging to different constant-hue leaves (2020-03-24),
15. 10366478 - Method and device for obtaining a HDR image by graph signal processing (2019-07-30),

Title: Innovations of Erik Reinhard

Introduction

Erik Reinhard is a notable inventor based in Hédé-Bazouges, France. He has made significant contributions to the field of video processing and has been awarded 17 patents throughout his career. His work focuses on enhancing video quality and efficiency in processing film grain.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a method or an apparatus for estimating film grain parameters. This invention presents a way to efficiently process film grain while encoding or decoding video. The method involves estimating film grain parameters for multiple image blocks, which include at least one scaling factor. It also entails obtaining a plurality of film grain blocks and filtered blocks to determine the scaling factor based on statistical data.

Another significant patent is a device and method for transitioning between luminance levels in video content. This invention allows for the output of video content on a display by adjusting the luminance of frames based on values extracted from both the first and second video content. This ensures a smooth transition and improved visual quality for viewers.

Career Highlights

Erik Reinhard has worked with prominent companies in the technology sector, including InterDigital Patent Holdings and Thomson Licensing. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in video processing technologies and patent development.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Erik has collaborated with talented individuals such as Mozhdeh Seifi and Jurgen Stauder. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and led to innovative solutions in the field.

Conclusion

Erik Reinhard's contributions to video processing through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His work continues to influence the industry and improve the quality of video content.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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