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Walnut Creek, CA, United States of America

Vitali Souchkov

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Capacitive Touchscreen Technology. Top assignees: Pixart Imaging Incorporated, Nxp B.v., Ahbee 2, L.p., a California Limited Partnership. Active years: 2004-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Vitali Souchkov. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/vitali-souchkov

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 = 78.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 64(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hsin-Chu, TW (2014)
  • Walnut Creek, CA (US) (2004 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 1,512 
 
Pixart Imaging Incorporated
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 5,336 
 
Nxp B.v.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 1 
 
Ahbee 2, L.p., a California Limited Partnership
 patent
4. 1 out of 1,813 
 
Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
 patents
5. 1 out of 16,048 
 
University of California
 patents
6. 1 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2015

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Areas of Expertise:
Capacitive Touchscreen
Signal Acquisition
Charge Circuits
Electromagnetic Interference
Analog-to-Digital Conversion
Light Sensors
Pixel Circuits
Noise Immunity
CMOS Imaging
Capacitor Mismatch
Thin Dielectric Layers
Microcalorimeter Readout
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9075484 - Sensor patterns for mutual capacitance touchscreens (2015-07-07),
2. 9019251 - Light sensor arrangement (2015-04-28),
3. 8797294 - Capacitive touchscreen system with switchable charge acquisition circuit (2014-08-05),
4. 8766930 - Capacitive touchscreen system with drive-sense circuits (2014-07-01),
5. 8692781 - Capacitive touchscreen system with multiplexers (2014-04-08),
6. 8547359 - Capacitive touchscreen system with switchable charge acquisition circuit (2013-10-01),
7. 8508502 - Capacitive touchscreen system with touch position encoding during analog-to-digital conversion (2013-08-13),
8. 8508493 - Reduction of electromagnetic interference in a capacitive touchscreen system (2013-08-13),
9. 8450673 - Pixel circuit, imaging integrated circuit, and method for image information acquisition (2013-05-28),
10. 8441378 - Capacitor mismatch error correction in pipeline analog-to-digital converters (2013-05-14),
11. 8427452 - Charge pump frequency selection in touch screen sensor interface system (2013-04-23),
12. 8405537 - Systems, devices and methods for capacitor mismatch error averaging in pipeline analog-to-digital converters (2013-03-26),
13. 8395599 - Low voltage capacitive touchscreen charge acquisition and readout systems, circuits and methods for high system noise immunity (2013-03-12),
14. 8274491 - Capacitive touchscreen signal acquisition without panel reset (2012-09-25),
15. 8264678 - Light sensor with intensity and direction detection (2012-09-11),

Title: Vitali Souchkov: Innovator in Touchscreen Technology

Introduction

Vitali Souchkov, located in Walnut Creek, CA, has established himself as a prominent inventor with an impressive portfolio of 19 patents. His contributions to the field of technology, particularly in touchscreen innovations, have paved the way for advancements in user interface design and functionality.

Latest Patents

One of his notable inventions is a patent for sensor patterns for mutual capacitance touchscreens. This design features a first set of electrically conductive traces arranged in rows or columns and a second set arranged at right angles. These sets are interdigitated and electrically insulated from one another, allowing for complex touch interactions with undulating boundaries. Additionally, he has explored cost-effective manufacturing techniques for 'mini-diamond' sensor array patterns.

Another groundbreaking patent by Souchkov involves a light sensor arrangement that detects ambient light to determine luminous flux. By employing two distinct light sensor configurations that react differently to varying wavelengths, the data generated helps control electronic displays effectively. This innovation improves the user experience by optimizing display brightness based on surrounding light conditions.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Vitali has been associated with leading companies in the tech industry, including Pixart Imaging Incorporated and NXP B.V. His work has significantly influenced the design and functionality of touchscreens and sensor technologies.

Collaborations

Vitali has worked alongside talented professionals such as Rob Van Dalen and Robert Ritter. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to the advancements in the inventions and patents developed during their tenure at these respected companies.

Conclusion

In summary, Vitali Souchkov’s contributions to touchscreen technology and ambient light sensing highlight his role as an influential inventor. With 19 patents to his name, his innovations continue to impact the tech landscape, enhancing our interaction with electronic devices.

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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