Dachuan Zhang

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 3 EPO patents, primarily in 3D Imaging Technology. Top assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2009-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dachuan Zhang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dachuan-zhang

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 16 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 62.5

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 6)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 51(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Redmond, WA (US) (2009 - 2019)
Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2009 - 2020)
San Mateo, CA (US) (2022)

Company Filing History:

16 out of 56,318

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

patents

Years Active: 2009-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Three-Dimensional Images

Personalized Branding

Large Language Models

Visual Language Models

Voice-Based Assistance

Network Bandwidth Reduction

Document Editing

Graphic Effects

Asset Libraries

Incremental Data Updates

Electronic Document Layout

Presentation Properties

16 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12737971 - Method and system of generating customized three-dimensional images (2026-09-15),

2. 12499324 - Personalized branding with prompt adaptation in large language models and visual language models (2025-12-16),

3. 12242491 - Method and system of retrieving assets from personalized asset libraries (2025-03-04),

4. 11289091 - Contextual voice-based presentation assistance (2022-03-29),

5. 10528547 - Transferring files (2020-01-07),

6. 10423301 - Sections of a presentation having user-definable properties (2019-09-24),

7. 10341418 - Reducing network bandwidth utilization during file transfer (2019-07-02),

8. 8954857 - Sections of a presentation having user-definable properties (2015-02-10),

9. 8527609 - Serializing document editing commands (2013-09-03),

10. 8286077 - Remote batch editing of formatted text via an HTML editor (2012-10-09),

11. 8108777 - Sections of a presentation having user-definable properties (2012-01-31),

12. 7941749 - Composition of electronic document layout (2011-05-10),

13. 7904418 - On-demand incremental update of data structures using edit list (2011-03-08),

14. 7712018 - Selecting and formatting warped text (2010-05-04),

15. 7598954 - Adapting and rendering graphic effects (2009-10-06),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Dachuan Zhang

Introduction

Dachuan Zhang is a prominent inventor based in Sunnyvale, CA. He holds a total of 16 patents that showcase his expertise in technology and innovation. His work has significantly contributed to advancements in asset retrieval systems and voice-based presentation assistance.

Latest Patents

One of Dachuan Zhang's latest patents is titled "Method and system of retrieving assets from personalized asset libraries." This invention involves a system and method for retrieving assets from a personalized asset library. It includes receiving a search query, encoding it into embedding representations via a trained machine-learning model, and comparing these representations to a plurality of asset representations. The system identifies candidate assets based on this comparison and provides them for display as search results. Notably, the asset representations are generated automatically without human labeling.

Another significant patent is "Contextual voice-based presentation assistance." This invention relates to methods and computing devices that provide voice-based assistance during presentations. The method involves receiving content from a slide deck, processing it, and populating a contextual knowledge graph. A voice input from the presenter is analyzed using this knowledge graph to determine actions for the presentation program, which are then executed through commands sent to the client device.

Career Highlights

Dachuan Zhang has worked with notable companies such as Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC and Microsoft Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to the technology landscape.

Collaborations

Dachuan has collaborated with talented individuals, including Nathan Robert Penner and Shawn Alan Villaron. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of impactful technologies.

Conclusion

Dachuan Zhang's contributions to innovation through his patents and collaborations highlight his significant role in advancing technology. His work continues to inspire future developments in asset retrieval and presentation assistance systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.