| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 6 | |
| #2 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 3 | |
| #3 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 3 | |
| #4 | Canada | 2 | |
| #5 | Australia | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Digital networks | |
| #2 | Machines | |
| #3 | Computer technology |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Digital information transmission | |
| #2 | Unspecified technologies | |
| #3 | Electric digital data processing |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | George William R | 15 |
| #2 | Dropps Frank R | 7 |
| #3 | Betker Steven M | 5 |
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