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Beijing, China

Ru-Ling Liao

This inventor holds 71 USPTO granted patents and 30 published patent applications, primarily in Video Coding. Top assignees: Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd., Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2021-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ru-Ling Liao. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ru-ling-liao-6750n048

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 71 

% Patents Active = 93.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 35(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 20(Dec 10, 2025)


Location History:

  • San Mateo, CA (US) (2021 - 2024)
  • Beijing, CN (2021 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal56 out of 2,425 
 
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
 patents
silverMedal8 out of 47 
 
Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 26 
 
Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd.
 patents
4. 2 out of 22 
 
Alibaba Innovation Private Limited
 patents
5. 1 out of 4 
 
Alibaba Damo (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.
 patents
6. 1 out of 1 
 
Alibaba Group Holding Limtted
 patent
7. 1 out of 1 
 
Atibaba Group Holding Limited
 patent

Years Active: 2021-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Video Coding
Motion Compensation
Intra Prediction
Palette Mode
Block Partitioning
Cross-Component Prediction
Chroma Sampling
Gradual Decoding Refresh
Adaptive Loop Filter
Transform Coefficients
Merge Candidates
Video Processing
71 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12771847 - Methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer readable medium for cross-component sample adaptive offset (2026-10-20),
2. 12750490 - Methods and non-transitory computer readable storage medium for performing subblock-based interprediction (2026-09-29),
3. 12676993 - Tile and slice partitioning in video processing (2026-07-07),
4. 12598290 - Systems and methods for inter prediction compensation (2026-04-07),
5. 12581096 - Method and apparatus for encoding or decoding video (2026-03-17),
6. 12549728 - Method and apparatus for coding video data in transform-skip mode (2026-02-10),
7. 12489886 - Deriving bi-prediction with coding unit-level weight indices for merge candidates (2025-12-02),
8. 12457325 - On planar intra prediction mode (2025-10-28),
9. 12445651 - Residual sign prediction of transform coefficients in video coding (2025-10-14),
10. 12432360 - Method and apparatus for signaling subpicture partitioning information (2025-09-30),
11. 12401817 - Methods for performing wrap-around motion compensation (2025-08-26),
12. 12363350 - Neural network based in-loop filtering for video coding (2025-07-15),
13. 12363320 - Block partitioning methods for video coding (2025-07-15),
14. 12355982 - Decoder-side chroma intra prediction mode gradient-based derivation (2025-07-08),
15. 12335472 - Methods for palette prediction (2025-06-17),

Title: Spotlight on Inventor Ru-Ling Liao

Introduction: Inventor Ru-Ling Liao, based in Beijing, China, is a prolific innovator with an impressive track record of 37 patents to his name. His contributions to the field of video processing and motion vector refinement have significantly impacted the industry.

Latest Patents: Ru-Ling Liao's recent patents showcase his expertise in video processing methods and motion vector refinement. One of his innovations includes systems and methods for inter prediction compensation, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of video coding processes. Another notable patent involves motion vector refinement for geometric partition mode, demonstrating his commitment to advancing video data processing technologies.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Ru-Ling Liao has made substantial contributions to renowned companies such as Alibaba Group Holding Limited and Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd. His innovative solutions have helped these organizations stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the digital landscape.

Collaborations: Ru-Ling Liao has collaborated with esteemed professionals in the industry, including coworkers like Yan Ye and Jie Chen. Together, they have worked on cutting-edge projects that have pushed the boundaries of video processing and motion analysis.

Conclusion: Inventor Ru-Ling Liao's dedication to innovation and his remarkable portfolio of patents underscore his status as a trailblazer in the field of video processing. His ongoing efforts to enhance technologies in this domain continue to shape the future of the industry, making him a standout figure in the world of inventors and innovators.

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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