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Broadcast communication
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within H04H · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest H04H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Nicholas A. J. Millington73 patents · 3,417 citations
- 296Wendell Lynch31 patents · 3,658 citations
- 392Charles A. Eldering31 patents · 2,426 citations
- 488Michael Darrell Andrew Ericson14 patents · 595 citations
- 583Morris Lee52 patents · 1,965 citations
- 679Venugopal Srinivasan105 patents · 2,107 citations
- 775Arun Ramaswamy135 patents · 2,513 citations
- 871Dan Nelson32 patents · 628 citations
- 967Daniel Nelson54 patents · 840 citations
- 1063Paul D. Marko52 patents · 1,013 citations
- 1158Craig Wadin23 patents · 832 citations
- 1254Bruce J. Anderson12 patents · 536 citations
- 1350Michael J. Koss35 patents · 237 citations
- 1446Michael J. Pelland35 patents · 237 citations
- 1542Eric Hoffert15 patents · 346 citations
- 1638Rabih Nassar15 patents · 346 citations
- 1733Thomas S. Gilley15 patents · 346 citations
- 1829Brenda Pomerance10 patents · 237 citations
- 1925Christen V. Nielsen56 patents · 532 citations
- 2021Naohisa Kitazato123 patents · 800 citations
- 2117Alexander Topchy54 patents · 428 citations
- 2213Daniel C. Wilson17 patents · 425 citations
- 238Donald Jude Loheide36 patents · 188 citations
- 244Matthew Paul Giles34 patents · 188 citations
- 251Nishith Kumar Sinha36 patents · 188 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained H04H output across the last 5 years
- 199John Christopher Harvey82 patents · 5,547 citations
- 296Nicholas A. J. Millington73 patents · 3,417 citations
- 392Wendell Lynch31 patents · 3,658 citations
- 488James William Cuddihy73 patents · 1,040 citations
- 583Ole-Petter Skaaksrud50 patents · 2,314 citations
- 679Robert A. Lambourne13 patents · 2,477 citations
- 775Charles A. Eldering31 patents · 2,426 citations
- 871Michael Darrell Andrew Ericson14 patents · 595 citations
- 967Morris Lee52 patents · 1,965 citations
- 1063Torin Walker19 patents · 753 citations
- 1158Bart Macneil17 patents · 739 citations
- 1254Kavi Maharajh17 patents · 739 citations
- 1350Venugopal Srinivasan105 patents · 2,107 citations
- 1446Kelly M. Christensen23 patents · 815 citations
- 1542Arun Ramaswamy135 patents · 2,513 citations
- 1638Dan Nelson32 patents · 628 citations
- 1733In Hwan Choi275 patents · 1,804 citations
- 1829Daniel Nelson54 patents · 840 citations
- 1925Brian W. Kroeger55 patents · 1,368 citations
- 2021Paul D. Marko52 patents · 1,013 citations
- 2117Craig Wadin23 patents · 832 citations
- 2213Bruce J. Anderson12 patents · 536 citations
- 238Michael J. Koss35 patents · 237 citations
- 244Michael J. Pelland35 patents · 237 citations
- 251David Howell Wright48 patents · 585 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in H04H
- 199Frederick S. M. Herz9 patents · 12,503 citations
- 296Lyle Ungar7 patents · 10,229 citations
- 392John Christopher Harvey82 patents · 5,547 citations
- 488James W. Cuddihy8 patents · 4,504 citations
- 583John S. Hendricks46 patents · 16,511 citations
- 679Alfred E. Bonner33 patents · 13,891 citations
- 775Marcos Salganicoff6 patents · 7,290 citations
- 871David E. Wachob7 patents · 6,343 citations
- 967Michael J. Geile90 patents · 4,703 citations
- 1063Jeffrey Brede42 patents · 2,261 citations
- 1158Richard E. Wunderlich12 patents · 5,536 citations
- 1254Henry Von Kohorn15 patents · 12,278 citations
- 1350Michael J. Fort23 patents · 1,383 citations
- 1446Geoffrey B. Rhoads40 patents · 8,124 citations
- 1542Eric C. Berkobin12 patents · 3,759 citations
- 1638Nicholas A. J. Millington73 patents · 3,417 citations
- 1733Max Abecassis26 patents · 8,839 citations
- 1829James D. Logan15 patents · 6,425 citations
- 1925Daniel F. Goessling10 patents · 5,938 citations
- 2021Mark J. Dapper28 patents · 2,320 citations
- 2117Brian D. Anderson25 patents · 1,230 citations
- 2213Kevin R. Imes19 patents · 2,276 citations
- 238Russell W. White19 patents · 2,276 citations
- 244Harold A. Roberts30 patents · 1,299 citations
- 251William L. Thomas15 patents · 5,658 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring H04H patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11917243B1✦ AIOptimizing inventory based on predicted viewership4 cites · 202475% earned
- 296US12524732B2✦ AIMethods and node apparatus for multiple node communication paths to a server within a wire1 cites · 202538% earned
- 392US12341836B2✦ AIMethods and systems for geospatial identification of media streams1 cites · 202446% earned
- 488US12135383B2Systems and methods for partitioning a video feed to segment live player activity1 cites · 202446% earned
- 583US12069788B2Remote live scene control system, methods, and techniques1 cites · 202456% earned
- 679US12082079B2Complex computing network for improving establishment and access of audio communication am1 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12192579B2Management and delivery of over-the-top services over different content-streaming systems0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12302048B2Wooden or other dielectric capacitive touch interface and loudspeaker having same0 cites · 20250% earned
- 967US12166963B1Display device on/off detection methods and apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12323640B2Movie advertising playback systems and methods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12167057B2Dynamic bandwidth allocation for addressable content0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12368523B2Vehicle-based media system with audio ad and visual content synchronization feature0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12310149B2Ultra-wideband, free space optical communication apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12568497B2NLOS wireless backhaul uplink communication0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12348031B2Load control system having independently-controlled units responsive to a broadcast contro0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12184932B2Methods and apparatus to detect user attentiveness to handheld computing devices0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12341859B2Systems, methods, and apparatus to identify media devices0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12267554B2Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to estimate local market audiences of media0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12167079B2Media monitoring using multiple types of signatures0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12349145B2Radio terminal, radio base station, channel signal forming method and channel signal recei0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12437769B2Methods and apparatus to perform audio watermarking and watermark detection and extraction0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US11956854B1GPS assisted, radio-device communication apparatus and method for human or machine operate0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12375747B2Broadcast receiver and broadcast receiving system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12225183B2Icon-based home certification, in-home leakage testing, and antenna matching pad0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12238612B2Systems and methods for intelligent audio output0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring H04H patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11423911B1✦ AISystems and methods for live broadcasting of context-aware transcription and/or other elem34 cites · 202279% earned
- 296US11101906B1✦ AIEnd-to-end testing of live digital media streaming25 cites · 202190% earned
- 392US11265685B1✦ AIComplex computing network for establishing audio communication between users on a mobile a16 cites · 202289% earned
- 488US10966062B1Complex computing network for improving establishment and broadcasting of audio communicat18 cites · 202184% earned
- 583US11722328B2Complex computing network for improving streaming and establishment of communication among14 cites · 202280% earned
- 679US11470243B2Methods and apparatus to capture images11 cites · 202268% earned
- 775US10887033B1Live decomposition of mixed audio data16 cites · 202189% earned
- 871US11297469B2Complex computing network for generating and handling a waitlist associated with a speaker13 cites · 202288% earned
- 967US10986414B1Resource management for video playback and chat17 cites · 202184% earned
- 1063US11930227B2Movie advertising playback systems and methods7 cites · 202363% earned
- 1158US10986469B1Complex computing network for handling dropping of users during an audio conversation on a11 cites · 202188% earned
- 1254US10972206B1Systems and methods for generating playlist for a vehicle11 cites · 202188% earned
- 1350US11451937B2Complex computing network for improving establishment and streaming of audio communication7 cites · 202286% earned
- 1446US11792610B2Complex computing network for improving establishment and streaming of audio communication7 cites · 202386% earned
- 1542US11272236B2Systems and methods for avoiding spoilers in presenting recording prompts relating to a co10 cites · 202173% earned
- 1638US11617011B2Delivery of different services through different client devices8 cites · 202256% earned
- 1733US11711879B2Systems and methods for emulating an environment created by the outputs of a plurality of 8 cites · 202173% earned
- 1829US11202121B2Providing customized entertainment experience using human presence detection9 cites · 202177% earned
- 1925US11317253B2Complex computing network for improving establishment and broadcasting of audio communicat7 cites · 202286% earned
- 2021US11847607B2Multi-entity management of a node in a wireless node network6 cites · 202250% earned
- 2117US11675836B2Mobile media pause and resume6 cites · 202255% earned
- 2213US11528521B2Partial video async support using R-MACPHY device6 cites · 202274% earned
- 238US11451853B1Measuring ATSC 3 RF environment using autonomous vehicle6 cites · 202285% earned
- 244US11301906B2Method and system for digital marketing and the provision of digital content7 cites · 202175% earned
- 251US11373425B2Methods and apparatus for monitoring an audience of media based on thermal imaging7 cites · 202179% earned
All-time canon
The defining H04H patents of the whole record
- 199US5754939A✦ AISystem for generation of user profiles for a system for customized electronic identificati3,172 cites · 199887% earned
- 296US5758257A✦ AISystem and method for scheduling broadcast of and access to video programs and other data 2,540 cites · 199886% earned
- 392US8234395B2✦ AISystem and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked 2,182 cites · 200778% earned
- 488US5835087ASystem for generation of object profiles for a system for customized electronic identifica2,068 cites · 199886% earned
- 583US5600364ANetwork controller for cable television delivery systems1,993 cites · 199789% earned
- 679US8483853B1Controlling and manipulating groupings in a multi-zone media system1,943 cites · 201385% earned
- 775US5862223AMethod and apparatus for a cryptographically-assisted commercial network system designed t1,862 cites · 199988% earned
- 871US5754938APseudonymous server for system for customized electronic identification of desirable objec1,845 cites · 199886% earned
- 967US8045952B2Method and device for obtaining playlist content over a network1,719 cites · 200785% earned
- 1063US6778869B2System and method for request, delivery and use of multimedia files for audiovisual entert1,717 cites · 200290% earned
- 1158US6256554B1Multi-room entertainment system with in-room media player/dispenser1,658 cites · 200196% earned
- 1254US6587127B1Content player method and server with user profile1,574 cites · 200396% earned
- 1350US6192340B1Integration of music from a personal library with real-time information1,519 cites · 200195% earned
- 1446US5481294AAudience measurement system utilizing ancillary codes and passive signatures1,461 cites · 199695% earned
- 1542US5732216AAudio message exchange system1,424 cites · 199895% earned
- 1638US5227874AMethod for measuring the effectiveness of stimuli on decisions of shoppers1,397 cites · 199395% earned
- 1733US5798785ATerminal for suggesting programs offered on a television program delivery system1,392 cites · 199891% earned
- 1829US6088722ASystem and method for scheduling broadcast of and access to video programs and other data 1,365 cites · 200085% earned
- 1925US6505160B1Connected audio and other media objects1,359 cites · 200387% earned
- 2021US6718551B1Method and system for providing targeted advertisements1,325 cites · 200493% earned
- 2117US4977455ASystem and process for VCR scheduling1,309 cites · 199093% earned
- 2213US5446919ACommunication system and method with demographically or psychographically defined audience1,273 cites · 199595% earned
- 238US6614914B1Watermark embedder and reader1,265 cites · 200388% earned
- 244US5155591AMethod and apparatus for providing demographically targeted television commercials1,265 cites · 199295% earned
- 251US5977964AMethod and apparatus for automatically configuring a system based on a user's monitore1,263 cites · 199995% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest H04H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199SONOS INC117 patents · 2,012 citations
- 296NIELSEN CO US LLC503 patents · 3,601 citations
- 392YAMAHA CORP170 patents · 1,644 citations
- 488IBIQUITY DIGITAL CORP104 patents · 1,964 citations
- 583MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP46 patents · 1,216 citations
- 679FRAUNHOFER GES FORSCHUNG20 patents · 693 citations
- 775GRACENOTE INC60 patents · 376 citations
- 871TURNER BROADCASTING SYS INC52 patents · 235 citations
- 967INVIDI TECH CORP16 patents · 479 citations
- 1063KOSS CORP32 patents · 119 citations
- 1158AMAZON TECH INC27 patents · 364 citations
- 1254TECORE INC15 patents · 148 citations
- 1350TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC29 patents · 322 citations
- 1446APPLE INC41 patents · 220 citations
- 1542LUMEOVA INC12 patents · 67 citations
- 1638IHEARTMEDIA MAN SERVICES INC77 patents · 105 citations
- 1733STEREO APP LTD13 patents · 125 citations
- 1829DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORP25 patents · 93 citations
- 1925COMCAST CABLE COMM LLC82 patents · 112 citations
- 2021COOPER J CARL10 patents · 76 citations
- 2117GOOGLE LLC45 patents · 71 citations
- 2213CSC HOLDINGS LLC15 patents · 67 citations
- 238SIRIUS XM RADIO INC42 patents · 54 citations
- 244OTTER AI INC5 patents · 66 citations
- 251VIACOM INT INC7 patents · 118 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained H04H output across the last 5 years
- 199SONY CORP623 patents · 18,906 citations
- 296INTEL CORP52 patents · 5,256 citations
- 392SONOS INC117 patents · 2,012 citations
- 488FEDEX CORP SERVICES INC44 patents · 1,364 citations
- 583IBM130 patents · 5,007 citations
- 679NIELSEN CO US LLC503 patents · 3,601 citations
- 775STRATOSAUDIO INC19 patents · 681 citations
- 871SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD319 patents · 3,092 citations
- 967QUALCOMM INC75 patents · 1,226 citations
- 1063BOSCH GMBH ROBERT62 patents · 1,984 citations
- 1158LG ELECTRONICS INC629 patents · 3,170 citations
- 1254YAMAHA CORP170 patents · 1,644 citations
- 1350AT & T IP I LP146 patents · 1,088 citations
- 1446IBIQUITY DIGITAL CORP104 patents · 1,964 citations
- 1542MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP46 patents · 1,216 citations
- 1638ERICSSON TELEFON AB L M37 patents · 669 citations
- 1733FRAUNHOFER GES FORSCHUNG20 patents · 693 citations
- 1829SHARP KK76 patents · 946 citations
- 1925GRACENOTE INC60 patents · 376 citations
- 2021NEC CORP59 patents · 1,091 citations
- 2117TURNER BROADCASTING SYS INC52 patents · 235 citations
- 2213INVIDI TECH CORP16 patents · 479 citations
- 238NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE13 patents · 346 citations
- 244CISCO TECH INC29 patents · 426 citations
- 251KOSS CORP32 patents · 119 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in H04H
- 199DISCOVERY COMMUNICAT INC20 patents · 14,689 citations
- 296ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC69 patents · 4,693 citations
- 392DIGIMARC CORP38 patents · 8,597 citations
- 488KOHORN H VON11 patents · 9,124 citations
- 583SONY CORP623 patents · 18,906 citations
- 679ARBITRON CO11 patents · 5,754 citations
- 775NIELSEN A C CO27 patents · 10,512 citations
- 871SYNCRONATION INC8 patents · 3,097 citations
- 967ACTV INC11 patents · 4,864 citations
- 1063RESPONSE REWARD SYSTEMS L C6 patents · 4,116 citations
- 1158PERSONALIZED MASS MEDIA CORP4 patents · 2,877 citations
- 1254INTEL CORP52 patents · 5,256 citations
- 1350SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA58 patents · 11,119 citations
- 1446TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORP13 patents · 1,593 citations
- 1542HYBRID NETWORKS INC15 patents · 2,846 citations
- 1638SONOS INC117 patents · 2,012 citations
- 1733MOTOROLA INC152 patents · 10,106 citations
- 1829BELL ATLANTIC NETWORK SERVICES22 patents · 5,127 citations
- 1925NIELSEN MEDIA RES INC23 patents · 3,785 citations
- 2021GEN INSTRUMENT CORP31 patents · 4,854 citations
- 2117CORTICA LTD41 patents · 917 citations
- 2213DOLBY LAB LICENSING CORP14 patents · 2,492 citations
- 238CONTROL DATA CORP12 patents · 3,277 citations
- 244AT & T CORP20 patents · 3,023 citations
- 251REISMAN RICHARD10 patents · 1,108 citations
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