Dawei Zhang

This inventor holds 1,226 USPTO granted patents and 905 published patent applications and 231 EPO patents, primarily in Wireless Communication (CPC class H04W72-23). Top assignees: Apple Inc., Conductus, Inc.. Active years: 2002-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 1,226 (Patent Applications = 905)

% Patents Active = 99.7

EPO Patents = 231 (Patent Applications = 1,027)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 8.2

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 738(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 470(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2002)
Saratoga, CA (US) (2003 - 2024)
Cupertino, CA (US) (2016 - 2024)
San Diego, CA (US) (2024)

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Years Active: 2002-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Frequency Resource Allocation

Paging Reception

Radio Resource Management

Positioning SRS Transmissions

Uplink Control Information

Beam Searching

Channel State Information

Multi-TRP Operation

Power Efficient Communication

Autonomous Uplink Transmissions

User Equipment Capability

Sidelink Communication

1,226 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12745257 - Systems and methods to provide CSI-RS/TRS indication to UEs in idle/inactive mode (2026-09-22),

2. 12745059 - Reference signal configuration for location estimation of reduced capacity devices (2026-09-22),

3. 12744645 - Method for PDCCH buffer management (2026-09-22),

4. 12744589 - Time offset maintenance for nonterrestrial network (NTN) (2026-09-22),

5. 12739924 - Base station signaling for user equipment direct transmission while inactive (2026-09-15),

6. 12739714 - Inter-cell mobility and connectivity operation (2026-09-15),

7. 12739055 - System and method for fast single-DCI and multi-DCI mode switching (2026-09-15),

8. 12732996 - Type-2 HARQ-ACK codebook for multi-cell scheduling DCI (2026-09-08),

9. 12732988 - Uplink skipping (2026-09-08),

10. 12732962 - Technologies for periodic resource reservation in preemption (2026-09-08),

11. 12732923 - LTE NR power control for EN-DC (2026-09-08),

12. 12732908 - SCell activation enhancement with assistance reference signal (2026-09-08),

13. 12732406 - SRS enhancement to support more than 4 layer codebook based uplink transmission (2026-09-08),

14. 12727011 - Resource allocation enhancement for sidelink (2026-09-01),

15. 12727002 - Scheduling of multiple cells using a single downlink control information message (2026-09-01),

Title: Dawei Zhang: Innovator in Wireless Communication Technologies

Introduction

Dawei Zhang is a prominent inventor based in Saratoga, CA (US), known for his significant contributions to wireless communication technologies. With an impressive portfolio of 1072 patents, he has made substantial advancements in the field, particularly in systems and methods for efficient communication.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Zhang has developed systems, methods, and devices for common control channel transmissions in a wireless communication network. This innovation allows a base station and user equipment (UE) to determine an index slot of a system frame number (SFN) based on a synchronization signal block (SSB) burst and an offset. The base station transmits a PDCCH signal that includes the Type0-PDCCH common search space (CSS), enabling the UE to monitor the CSS effectively. Additionally, he has worked on explicit power saving operations for a network-controlled repeater (NCR) in wireless communications. This patent outlines a system where the NCR can receive Downlink Control Information (DCI) formats and determine an On-Off Pattern (OOP) based on offset indications.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Dawei Zhang has worked with notable companies, including Apple Inc. and Conductus, Inc. His work has significantly impacted the development of wireless communication technologies, making him a key figure in the industry.

Collaborations

Zhang has collaborated with talented individuals such as Wei Zeng and Haitong Sun, contributing to various innovative projects in the field of wireless communications.

Conclusion

Dawei Zhang's extensive patent portfolio and innovative contributions to wireless communication technologies highlight his role as a leading inventor in the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in communication systems, showcasing the importance of innovation in this rapidly evolving field.