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Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Lei Zhang

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 10 published patent applications, primarily in Augmented Reality Interfaces. Top assignee: Snap Inc.. Active years: 2022-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Lei Zhang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/lei-zhang-3h1d70cl

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 14 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 7.3

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 5(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Mountain View, CA (US) (2022)
  • Ann Arbor, MI (US) (2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 3,829 
 
Snap Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2022-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
IoT Devices
Augmented Reality
Virtual Interfaces
Mobile Device Orientation
Interactive Experiences
Co-Located Users
Gesture Recognition
Simulation Techniques
Authoring Tools
Physical Action Communication
User Avatars
Panorama Simulation
14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12730496 - Virtual interfaces for controlling IoT devices (2026-09-08),
2. 12524124 - Recording following behaviors between virtual objects and user avatars in AR experiences (2026-01-13),
3. 12405658 - Virtual AR interfaces for controlling IoT devices using mobile device orientation sensors (2025-09-02),
4. 12299825 - Handcrafted augmented reality effort evidence (2025-05-13),
5. 12284324 - Augmented reality prop interactions (2025-04-21),
6. 12282592 - Co-located full-body gestures (2025-04-21),
7. 12277310 - Simulated interactive panoramas (2025-04-14),
8. 12223602 - Handcrafted augmented reality experiences (2025-02-11),
9. 12175608 - Character and costume assignment for co-located users (2024-12-24),
10. 12148448 - Authoring tools for creating interactive AR experiences (2024-11-19),
11. 12141363 - Physical action-based augmented reality communication exchanges (2024-11-12),
12. 12073011 - Virtual interfaces for controlling IoT devices (2024-08-27),
13. 12045383 - Virtual AR interfaces for controlling IoT devices using mobile device orientation sensors (2024-07-23),
14. 11226731 - Simulated interactive panoramas (2022-01-18),

Title: Biography of Inventor Lei Zhang

Introduction: Lei Zhang is a prominent inventor based in Mountain View, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of augmented reality (AR) with a total of 11 patents to his name. His innovative work focuses on enhancing user experiences through advanced AR systems and methods.

Latest Patents: Lei Zhang's latest patents include groundbreaking technologies in augmented reality. One of his notable inventions is a system for capturing and presenting effort put into generating a handcrafted AR experience. This patent describes methods for collecting AR object generation data, which is then processed to create proof of effort data. This data can include time-lapse views of the creation process and various statistics related to the effort involved. Another significant patent involves generating AR experiences that include interactions with virtual or physical prop objects. This invention outlines a method for establishing logical connections between AR primary objects and prop objects, enhancing the interactivity of AR experiences.

Career Highlights: Lei Zhang is currently employed at Snap Inc., where he continues to push the boundaries of augmented reality technology. His work at Snap Inc. has allowed him to collaborate with other talented individuals in the field, contributing to the company's innovative projects.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Lei Zhang has worked alongside notable colleagues, including Andrés Monroy-Hernández and Yu Jiang Tham. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of cutting

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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