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Eindhoven, Netherlands

Gerben Johan Hekstra

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 6 EPO patents, primarily in Display Technology. Top assignees: Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v., Tp Vision Holding B.v., Trident Microsystems (Far East) Ltd.. Active years: 2008-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gerben Johan Hekstra. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gerben-johan-hekstra

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 33.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 402(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 21,919 
 
Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 51 
 
Tp Vision Holding B.v.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 86 
 
Trident Microsystems (Far East) Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2008-2014

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Areas of Expertise:
Display Device
Adjustable Light Source
Color Conversion
Multi-Primary Display
Backlighting
Picture Enhancement
Motion Vector
Sub-Pixel Mapping
Color Display
Cross Talk
Privacy Display
Motion Blur
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. RE45209 - Display device comprising an adjustable light source (2014-10-27),
2. 8576245 - Colour conversion for a multy-primary display (2013-11-05),
3. 8310508 - Method and device for providing privacy on a display (2012-11-13),
4. 8300069 - Optimal backlighting determination apparatus and method (2012-10-30),
5. 8254717 - Picture enhancement by utilizing quantization precision of regions (2012-08-28),
6. 8248430 - Multi-primary conversion (2012-08-21),
7. 8248393 - Spectrum sequential display having reduced cross talk (2012-08-21),
8. 8237747 - Method of converting signals for multi-primary color display (2012-08-07),
9. 8212741 - Dual display device (2012-07-03),
10. 8120627 - Redistribution of N-primary color input signals into N-primary color output signals (2012-02-21),
11. 8073054 - Unit for and method of estimating a current motion vector (2011-12-06),
12. 8059082 - Display device comprising an ajustable light source (2011-11-15),
13. 8044967 - Converting a three-primary input color signal into an N-primary color drive signal (2011-10-25),
14. 7956877 - Converting a three primary color input signal into four signals (2011-06-07),
15. 7932883 - Sub-pixel mapping (2011-04-26),

Title: Gerben Johan Hekstra: Innovator in Display Technology

Introduction

Gerben Johan Hekstra is a prominent inventor based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. He has made significant contributions to the field of display technology, holding a total of 18 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and efficiency of display devices.

Latest Patents

One of Hekstra's latest patents is a display device comprising an adjustable light source. This innovative display device includes a display panel with pixels that modulate light from the adjustable light source. The processing circuitry is designed to receive input signals representing gray levels of pixels for images displayed on the panel. Another notable patent involves a multi-primary conversion method for color conversion, which transforms an input vector defining a color in a linear color space into a drive vector for display primaries.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Hekstra has worked with renowned companies such as Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V. and TP Vision Holding B.V. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop cutting-edge technologies that have advanced the display industry.

Collaborations

Hekstra has collaborated with notable professionals in his field, including Oleg Belik and Michiel Adriaanszoon Klompenhouwer. These collaborations have contributed to the success of his innovative projects.

Conclusion

Gerben Johan Hekstra is a key figure in the realm of display technology, with a strong portfolio of patents that reflect his expertise and innovative spirit. His contributions continue to shape the future of display devices.

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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