Los Altos Hills, CA, United States of America

Federico Faggin

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Touch Technology. Top assignees: Synaptics Corporation, Cygnet Technologies, Inc., International Remote Imaging Systems, Inc.. Active years: 1985-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Federico Faggin. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/federico-faggin

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 19

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 19

Forward Citations = 3,330(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Los Altos Hill, CA (US) (1993)
Los Altos, CA (US) (1996)
Los Altos Hills, CA (US) (1985 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

17 out of 1,407

Synaptics Corporation

patents

1 out of 1

Cygnet Technologies, Inc.

patent

1 out of 38

International Remote Imaging Systems, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 1985-2012

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Areas of Expertise:

Touch Pad

Stylus Input

Capacitive Sensor

Imaging System

Force Sensing

Object Position Detection

Neural Network

Phototransistor

Dynamic Synapse

Telecommunication Apparatus

Edge Motion Feature

Synaptic Element

19 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8089470 - Finger/stylus touch pad (2012-01-03),

2. 5942733 - Stylus input capacitive touchpad sensor (1999-08-24),

3. 5920310 - Electronic device employing a touch sensitive transducer (1999-07-06),

4. 5854625 - Force sensing touchpad (1998-12-29),

5. 5763909 - Integrating imaging system with phototransistor having wide dynamic range (1998-06-09),

6. 5543590 - Object position detector with edge motion feature (1996-08-06),

7. 5331215 - Electrically adaptable neural network with post-processing circuitry (1994-07-19),

8. 5324958 - Integrating imaging systgem having wide dynamic range with sample/hold (1994-06-28),

9. 5276407 - Sense amplifier (1994-01-04),

10. 5270963 - Method and apparatus for performing neighborhood operations on a (1993-12-14),

11. 5260592 - Integrating photosensor and imaging system having wide dynamic range (1993-11-09),

12. 5248873 - Integrated device for recognition of moving objects (1993-09-28),

13. 5120996 - Synaptic element and array (1992-06-09),

14. 5097305 - Integrating photosensor and imaging system having wide dynamic range (1992-03-17),

15. 5083044 - Synaptic element and array (1992-01-21),

Title: Inventor Federico Faggin

Introduction: Federico Faggin is a renowned inventor known for his significant contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Federico Faggin holds several patents related to semiconductor technology and microprocessors, showcasing his expertise in the industry.

Career Highlights: Faggin is best known for designing the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004, which revolutionized the world of computing. His work laid the foundation for modern microprocessor design and paved the way for the development of advanced technologies.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Federico Faggin has collaborated with leading technology companies and research institutions to further advance the field of semiconductor technology. His collaborative efforts have led to groundbreaking innovations in the industry.

Conclusion: Federico Faggin's pioneering work in semiconductor technology and microprocessor design has had a lasting impact on the world of technology and innovation, solidifying his legacy as a visionary inventor.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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