Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Norman Franklin Krasner

This inventor holds 103 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications, plus 7 CIPO patents and 27 EPO patents, primarily in Positioning Systems (CPC class H04B7-185). Top assignees: Snaptrack Incorporated, Qualcomm Incorporated, Nextnav, LLC. Active years: 1997-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Norman Franklin Krasner. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/norman-franklin-krasner

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 103 

% Patents Active = 85.4


 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 55

Forward Citations = 13,423(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 13,294(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • San Carlos, CA (US) (1997 - 2010)
  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2015 - 2016)
  • Emerald Hills, CA (US) (2004 - 2018)
  • Redwood City, CA (US) (2011 - 2023)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1997-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Positioning System
Signal Processing
Interference Mitigation
GPS Signals
Cell Organization
Transmission Schemes
Time of Arrival
Directional Pruning
Emergency Communication
Mobile GPS Receivers
Synchronization
Multipath Parameters
103 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Norman Franklin Krasner

Introduction: Norman Franklin Krasner, based in Redwood City, CA, is a prolific inventor renowned for his significant contributions to technology with an impressive portfolio of 103 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in positioning systems, showcasing a blend of creativity and technical expertise.

Latest Patents: One of Krasner's latest notable patents involves the concept of "Coding in a Positioning System." This innovation describes a method of determining position by selecting a set of digital pseudorandom sequences. The invention emphasizes the importance of minimizing cross-correlation between any two sequences in the chosen set, maintaining it below a specific threshold. A subset of these sequences is carefully selected so that the magnitudes of the autocorrelation function of each member—within a defined region adjacent to the peak of the autocorrelation function—do not exceed a prescribed value. The invention enables multiple transmitters to send positioning signals, with at least part of the signal modulated using different members from the subset of digital pseudorandom sequences.

Career Highlights: Norman Krasner's career spans significant roles in renowned technology companies, including Snaptrack Incorporated and Qualcomm Incorporated. His expertise and innovative spirit have positioned him as a influential figure in the realm of telecommunications and positioning technologies.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Krasner has collaborated with a diverse group of talented individuals, including Arun Raghupathy and Leonid Sheynblat. These partnerships have fostered an environment of creativity and mutual inspiration, contributing to the success of their joint ventures and innovations.

Conclusion: Norman Franklin Krasner stands out as a remarkable inventor whose work continues to shape the technological landscape. Through his groundbreaking patents and collaborations, he has made lasting contributions to positioning systems and related technologies, exemplifying the spirit of innovation in today's rapidly evolving industry.

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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