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Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Walter Nistico

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Apple Inc.. Active years: 2023-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Walter Nistico. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/walter-nistico-yd5d73o8

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 8 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 43,562 
 
Apple Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2023-2026

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12562003 - Pupil assessment using modulated on-axis illumination (2026-02-24),
2. 12541100 - Eye tracking using self-mixing interferometry (2026-02-03),
3. 12518566 - Eye biometric authentication using coherence-based measurement (2026-01-06),
4. 12499680 - Method and system for encoded optical communication using a modulated light source (2025-12-16),
5. 12248626 - Hybrid gaze tracking system (2025-03-11),
6. 12113954 - Processing of signals using a recurrent state estimator (2024-10-08),
7. 11856305 - Hardware implementation of sensor architecture with multiple power states (2023-12-26),
8. 11831981 - Sensor system architecture with feedback loop and multiple power states (2023-11-28),

Title: Walter Nistico: Innovator in Gaze Tracking and Signal Processing

Introduction

Walter Nistico is a prominent inventor based in Redwood City, CA. He has made significant contributions to the fields of gaze tracking and signal processing, holding a total of 8 patents. His innovative work has implications for various applications, particularly in user interaction and biometric authentication.

Latest Patents

One of Walter Nistico's latest patents is a hybrid gaze tracking system. This invention includes devices, systems, and methods that perform gaze tracking using combinations of ultrasound and imaging data. The system detects attributes of the eye through imaging measurements and depth information, allowing for precise gaze direction determination in a 3D coordinate system. Another notable patent involves the processing of signals using a recurrent state estimator. This method tracks the movement of features within the field of view of an event sensor by analyzing pixel events generated in response to changes in light intensity.

Career Highlights

Walter Nistico is currently employed at Apple Inc., where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies. His work at Apple has positioned him as a key player in advancing user interface technologies and enhancing biometric systems.

Collaborations

Walter has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Patrick R Gill and Emanuele Mandelli. These partnerships have fostered innovation and contributed to the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Walter Nistico's contributions to gaze tracking and signal processing exemplify the spirit of innovation. His work not only enhances user interaction but also paves the way for future advancements in biometric authentication.

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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