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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Shih-En Wei

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 65(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 1,941 
 
Facebook Technologies, LLC
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 1,626 
 
Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
 patents

Years Active: 2019-2025

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13 patents (USPTO):
1. 12482188 - Simulated control for 3-dimensional human poses in virtual reality environments (2025-11-25),
2. 12190428 - Deep relightable appearance models for animatable face avatars (2025-01-07),
3. 12056824 - Simulated control for 3-dimensional human poses in virtual reality environments (2024-08-06),
4. 12032737 - Gaze adjusted avatars for immersive reality applications (2024-07-09),
5. 11715248 - Deep relightable appearance models for animatable face avatars (2023-08-01),
6. 11010951 - Explicit eye model for avatar (2021-05-18),
7. 10885693 - Animating avatars from headset cameras (2021-01-05),
8. 10795436 - Determining fixation of a user's eyes from images of portions of the user's face enclosed by a head mounted display (2020-10-06),
9. 10636193 - Generating graphical representation of a user's face and body using a monitoring system included on a head mounted display (2020-04-28),
10. 10636192 - Generating a graphical representation of a face of a user wearing a head mounted display (2020-04-28),
11. 10529113 - Generating graphical representation of facial expressions of a user wearing a head mounted display accounting for previously captured images of the user's facial expressions (2020-01-07),
12. 10509467 - Determining fixation of a user's eyes from images of portions of the user's face enclosed by a head mounted display (2019-12-17),
13. 10495882 - Positioning cameras in a head mounted display to capture images of portions of a face of a user (2019-12-03),

Title: Shih-En Wei: Innovator in Virtual Reality Technologies

Introduction

Shih-En Wei is a prominent inventor based in Pittsburgh, PA (US), known for his contributions to virtual reality technologies. With a total of 13 patents, Wei has made significant advancements in the field, particularly in simulating human poses and creating realistic avatars for immersive applications.

Latest Patents

Wei's latest patents include innovative methods for enhancing virtual reality experiences. One notable patent is for "Simulated control for 3-dimensional human poses in virtual reality environments." This method involves simulating solid body animation by retrieving a body image, selecting key points, and determining a dynamic model to provide realistic poses in a video stream. Another significant patent is for "Deep relightable appearance models for animatable face avatars." This method generates expression-dependent and view-dependent texture maps to create relightable avatars, enhancing the realism of virtual interactions.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Shih-En Wei has worked with leading technology companies, including Facebook Technologies, LLC and Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC. His work has focused on developing cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of virtual reality and immersive experiences.

Collaborations

Wei has collaborated with notable professionals in the field, including Jason Saragih and Hernan Badino. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technologies that enhance user interaction in virtual environments.

Conclusion

Shih-En Wei's innovative work in virtual reality technologies has established him as a key figure in the industry. His patents and collaborations reflect a commitment to enhancing immersive experiences, making significant contributions to the future of virtual reality.

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