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Cedar Rapids, IA, United States of America

Jeff M Henry

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Avionics Chart Systems. Top assignees: Rockwell Collins, Inc., Rockwell International Corporation. Active years: 1999-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jeff M Henry. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jeff-m-henry

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 95(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 3,034 
 
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 3,430 
 
Rockwell International Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Avionics Charts
Display Panels
Thumbnail Generation
Geographic Information
Character Recognition
Graphical User Interface
Image Encoding
Traffic Collision Avoidance
Flight Plan Display
Font Characters
Object Symbology
Machine Code
13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12306007 - System and method for chart thumbnail image generation (2025-05-20),
2. 12304648 - System and method for separating avionics charts into a plurality of display panels (2025-05-20),
3. 12254282 - Method for automatically matching chart names (2025-03-18),
4. 12002369 - Graphical user interface (GUI) for selection and display of enroute charts in an avionics chart display system (2024-06-04),
5. 11954770 - System and method for recreating graphical image using character recognition to reduce storage space (2024-04-09),
6. 11915389 - System and method for recreating image with repeating patterns of graphical image file to reduce storage space (2024-02-27),
7. 11887222 - Conversion of filled areas to run length encoded vectors (2024-01-30),
8. 11854110 - System and method for determining geographic information of airport terminal chart and converting graphical image file to hardware directives for display unit (2023-12-26),
9. 11842429 - System and method for machine code subroutine creation and execution with indeterminate addresses (2023-12-12),
10. 11748923 - System and method for providing more readable font characters in size adjusting avionics charts (2023-09-05),
11. 8788126 - Object symbology generating system, device, and method (2014-07-22),
12. 6085150 - Traffic collision avoidance system (2000-07-04),
13. 5995901 - Automatic view adjusting flight plan display (1999-11-30),

Title: Jeff M Henry: Innovator in Chart Technology

Introduction

Jeff M Henry is a notable inventor based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a remarkable portfolio of 13 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in chart technology, particularly in the fields of avionics and data visualization.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a patent for a "System and method for chart thumbnail image generation." This method involves generating thumbnails by receiving an area map and chart data, projecting panel corners onto the area map, and extracting area map data to create thumbnail panels. Another significant patent is for a "System and method for separating avionics charts into a plurality of display panels." This method includes receiving chart data, determining if it exceeds a threshold, and generating display panels accordingly.

Career Highlights

Jeff has had a distinguished career, working with prominent companies such as Rockwell Collins, Inc. and Rockwell International Corporation. His contributions to these organizations have significantly advanced the field of avionics and chart technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Jeff has collaborated with talented individuals, including coworkers Kyle R Peters and Reed A Kovach. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation and development in their projects.

Conclusion

Jeff M Henry's contributions to chart technology and avionics have made a lasting impact in the industry. His innovative patents and collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of data visualization.

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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