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Los Altos, CA, United States of America

Steve Cheng

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This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Automated Assistants. Top assignee: Google Inc.. Active years: 2021-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Steve Cheng. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/steve-cheng

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 19 

% Patents Active = 94.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 12.5

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 15(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal19 out of 34,018 
 
Google Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2021-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Automated Assistant
Speech Recognition
Natural Language Understanding
User Interaction
Proactive Caching
Background Actions
Voice-Controlled Input
Dynamic Execution Delay
Graphical User Interfaces
Application Input Content
On-Device Fulfillment
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12763075 - Performing subtask(s) for a predicted action in response to a separate user interaction with an automated assistant prior to performance of the predicted action (2026-10-13),
2. 12437764 - Initializing non-assistant background actions, via an automated assistant, while accessing a non-assistant application (2025-10-07),
3. 12315508 - Selectively activating on-device speech recognition, and using recognized text in selectively activating on-device NLU and/or on-device fulfillment (2025-05-27),
4. 12243533 - Proactive caching of assistant action content to enable resolution of spoken or typed utterances (2025-03-04),
5. 12106759 - Initializing non-assistant background actions, via an automated assistant, while accessing a non-assistant application (2024-10-01),
6. 12093609 - Voice-controlled entry of content into graphical user interfaces (2024-09-17),
7. 12073835 - Dynamically delaying execution of automated assistant actions and/or background application requests (2024-08-27),
8. 11996102 - Performing subtask(s) for a predicted action in response to a separate user interaction with an automated assistant prior to performance of the predicted action (2024-05-28),
9. 11972307 - Automated assistant for generating, in response to a request from a user, application input content using application data from other sources (2024-04-30),
10. 11948576 - Proactive caching of assistant action content to enable resolution of spoken or typed utterances (2024-04-02),
11. 11853649 - Voice-controlled entry of content into graphical user interfaces (2023-12-26),
12. 11749280 - Dynamically delaying execution of automated assistant actions and/or background application requests (2023-09-05),
13. 11664028 - Performing subtask(s) for a predicted action in response to a separate user interaction with an automated assistant prior to performance of the predicted action (2023-05-30),
14. 11631412 - Proactive caching of assistant action content to enable resolution of spoken or typed utterances (2023-04-18),
15. 11545151 - Dynamically delaying execution of automated assistant actions and/or background application requests (2023-01-03),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Steve Cheng

Introduction

Steve Cheng is a prominent inventor based in Los Altos, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the realm of automated assistants. With a total of 18 patents to his name, Cheng's work has had a profound impact on how users interact with applications and devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a system for initializing non-assistant background actions via an automated assistant while accessing a non-assistant application. This innovative approach allows an automated assistant to enhance user interactions with other applications by initializing relevant actions simultaneously. Additionally, Cheng has developed a method for selectively activating on-device speech recognition, which reduces the time required for an automated assistant to respond to user commands. This implementation conserves device resources while improving efficiency.

Career Highlights

Steve Cheng has built a successful career at Google Inc., where he has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of automated assistants. His work focuses on improving user experience and streamlining interactions between users and technology. Cheng's patents reflect his commitment to innovation and his ability to foresee the needs of users in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Collaborations

Cheng has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Behshad Behzadi and Zaheed Sabur. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Steve Cheng's contributions to the field of automated assistants exemplify the spirit of innovation. His patents not only enhance user experience but also pave the way for future advancements in technology.

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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