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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Howie Ho Wai Lau

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 2022-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Howie Ho Wai Lau. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/howie-ho-wai-lau

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 23,703 
 
Amazon Technologies, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2022-2025

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. D1094377 - Identification device (2025-09-23),
2. 12354398 - Electronic device for automated user identification (2025-07-08),
3. 12315288 - Automated user-identification systems (2025-05-27),
4. D1046862 - User recognition device (2024-10-15),
5. 12051277 - Multi-sensor input device (2024-07-30),
6. 12033419 - Electronic device for automated user identification (2024-07-09),
7. D1016812 - User recognition device (2024-03-05),
8. D993957 - User recognition device (2023-08-01),
9. D991932 - User recognition device (2023-07-11),
10. D969812 - User recognition device (2022-11-15),
11. 11270102 - Electronic device for automated user identification (2022-03-08),

Title: Innovations of Howie Ho Wai Lau

Introduction

Howie Ho Wai Lau is a prominent inventor based in Seattle, WA. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work primarily focuses on electronic devices and user identification systems.

Latest Patents

One of Howie's latest patents is an identification device that enhances automated user identification. This electronic device is designed to provide instructions when receiving biometric data associated with a user. For instance, it can detect a portion of a user, such as a hand, and determine its location relative to the device. Based on this information, the device can emit visual indicators to guide the user in positioning their hand correctly. This innovative approach ensures that the user can easily align their hand for accurate identification, ultimately capturing an image of the hand to identify an account.

Career Highlights

Howie is currently employed at Amazon Technologies, Inc., where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies. His expertise in electronic devices and user interaction has positioned him as a valuable asset to the company.

Collaborations

Some of Howie's notable coworkers include Jennifer Li and Matthew Christopher Smith, who contribute to the innovative environment at Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Conclusion

Howie Ho Wai Lau's work exemplifies the spirit of innovation in technology, particularly in the realm of user identification systems. His contributions are paving the way for more intuitive and efficient electronic devices.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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