Beijing, China

Nan Duan

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications. Top assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2024-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nan Duan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nan-duan-43lzwiv4

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

% Patents Active = 92.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 5(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2024-2026

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Inventor Nan Duan

Introduction

Nan Duan is a prominent inventor based in Beijing, China. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in machine learning and code review processes. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Duan's work reflects a deep understanding of complex algorithms and their applications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Look ahead strategy for trie-based beam search in generative retrieval." This invention provides systems and methods for generating a keyword sequence from an input query. The process involves receiving a first text sequence corresponding to an input query and encoding it into a source sequence representation using an encoder of a machine learning model. A keyword sentence is then generated from this representation using a decoder, which selects prediction tokens based on modified generation scores. Another notable patent is "Pre-training for automating code review activities." This innovation involves pre-training a deep learning model with a large-scale of unsupervised data related to code review tasks. The model learns the relationships between code changes and reviews, allowing it to predict code reviews based on code diff hunks.

Career Highlights

Nan Duan is currently employed at Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, where he continues to push the boundaries of technology through his innovative work. His expertise in machine learning and code review has positioned him as a valuable asset in the tech industry.

Collaborations

Duan has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Ming Zhou and Jian Jiao, contributing to various projects that enhance the capabilities of machine learning applications.

Conclusion

Nan Duan's contributions to technology through his patents and work at Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC highlight his role as an influential inventor in the field. His innovative approaches to generative retrieval and code review processes continue to shape advancements in machine learning.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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