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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Thaddeus Insuk Hwang

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Lyft, Inc.. Active years: 2018-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thaddeus Insuk Hwang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thaddeus-insuk-hwang

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 90.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 62(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 578 
 
Lyft, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2018-2026

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12666220 - Optimizing pickup locations for transportation requests based on context information utilizing a continued touch gesture (2026-06-23),
2. 12516941 - Dynamic geolocation optimization of pickup locations using location scores (2026-01-06),
3. 12133133 - Optimizing pickup locations for transportation requests based on context information utilizing a continued touch gesture (2024-10-29),
4. 12018951 - Dynamic geolocation optimization of pickup locations using location scores (2024-06-25),
5. 11692833 - Dynamic geolocation optimization of pickup locations using location scores (2023-07-04),
6. 11375334 - Optimizing pickup locations for transportation requests based on a confidence score for a context information (2022-06-28),
7. 10818156 - Detecting and handling material left in vehicles by transportation requestors (2020-10-27),
8. 10495472 - Dynamic geolocation optimization of pickup locations using location scores (2019-12-03),
9. 10354514 - Detecting and handling material left in vehicles by transportation requestors (2019-07-16),
10. 10264389 - Optimizing pickup locations for transportation requests based on context information (2019-04-16),
11. 10127795 - Detecting and handling material left in vehicles by transportation requestors (2018-11-13),

Title: Thaddeus Insuk Hwang: Innovator in Transportation Technology

Introduction

Thaddeus Insuk Hwang is a notable inventor based in San Francisco, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of transportation technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work focuses on optimizing transportation systems to enhance user experience and efficiency.

Latest Patents

Hwang's latest patents include innovative systems for improving transportation matching. One of his patents, titled "Optimizing pickup locations for transportation requests based on context information utilizing a continued touch gesture," discloses an advanced transportation matching system. This system analyzes historical data to generate a confidence score that indicates the likelihood of a location being a suitable pickup point. If the score surpasses a predetermined threshold, it allows for a seamless confirmation of transportation requests with minimal user interaction.

Another significant patent is "Dynamic geolocation optimization of pickup locations using location scores." This invention provides techniques for determining alternate request locations based on a pickup location score. The system evaluates the fitness of various locations for pickups and modifies transport request information accordingly, ensuring that users receive the best possible service.

Career Highlights

Thaddeus Hwang is currently employed at Lyft, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in the transportation sector. His work at Lyft has positioned him as a key player in enhancing the efficiency of ride-sharing services.

Collaborations

Hwang collaborates with talented individuals in his field, including Jesse Michael Garms and Luc Vincent. These partnerships contribute to the advancement of technology within the transportation industry.

Conclusion

Thaddeus Insuk Hwang is a pioneering inventor whose work in transportation technology is shaping the future of ride-sharing services. His innovative patents and contributions to Lyft, Inc. highlight his commitment to improving user experience in transportation.

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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