| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 8 | |
| #2 | Hong Kong | 4 | |
| #3 | China | 3 | |
| #4 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 3 | |
| #5 | Japan | 2 | |
| #6 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 2 | |
| #7 | Canada | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Computer technology | |
| #2 | Machines |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Electric digital data processing | |
| #2 | Unspecified technologies | |
| #3 | Data recognition and presentation |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Liu Peter Chi-Hsiung | 19 |
| #2 | Acharya Soubir | 14 |
| #3 | Soubir Acharya | 2 |
| #4 | Liu Peter | 2 |
| #5 | Coleman Andrew | 1 |
| #6 | Thakar Kobie | 1 |
| #7 | Svedman John | 1 |
| #8 | Degrange Steven G | 1 |
| #9 | Whitlow Duane L | 1 |
| #10 | Chow Thomas I | 1 |
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