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Richmond Hill, Canada

Wei Zhou

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This inventor holds 21 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Gesture-Controlled Interfaces. Top assignees: Huawei Technologies Co., Limited, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2021-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wei Zhou. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wei-zhou-g5qzl0y3

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 21 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 64(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal19 out of 27,558 
 
Huawei Technologies Co., Limited
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 2,436 
 
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2021-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Touch Inputs
Capacitive Interface
Gesture Control
Computer Vision
User Interface
Edge Interactions
Multi-User Control
Input Mapping
Hand Gestures
Squeeze Sensing
Feedback Systems
Timeline Interfaces
21 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12625586 - Methods for classifying touch inputs on a capacitive interface (2026-05-12),
2. 12591362 - Adjacent capacitive touch screen event tracking (2026-03-31),
3. 12469245 - Systems and methods for performing computer vision task using a sequence of frames (2025-11-11),
4. 12373061 - Capacitive sensor-based system for sensing squeeze and enabling edge interactions (2025-07-29),
5. 12360636 - Methods for estimating touch location on a capacitive interface (2025-07-15),
6. 12164756 - Timeline user interface (2024-12-10),
7. 12093465 - Methods and systems for hand gesture-based control of a device (2024-09-17),
8. 12001613 - Methods and systems for hand gesture-based control of a device (2024-06-04),
9. 11921931 - Methods and systems for multi-precision discrete control of a user interface control element of a gesture-controlled device (2024-03-05),
10. 11809637 - Method and device for adjusting the control-display gain of a gesture controlled electronic device (2023-11-07),
11. 11797081 - Methods, devices and media for input/output space mapping in head-based human-computer interactions (2023-10-24),
12. 11693551 - Methods and systems for providing feedback for multi-precision mid-air gestures on a gesture-controlled device (2023-07-04),
13. 11693483 - Methods and systems of display edge interactions in a gesture-controlled device (2023-07-04),
14. 11693482 - Systems and methods for controlling virtual widgets in a gesture-controlled device (2023-07-04),
15. 11507194 - Methods and devices for hand-on-wheel gesture interaction for controls (2022-11-22),

Title: Wei Zhou: Innovator in Capacitive Sensor Technology

Introduction

Wei Zhou is a prominent inventor based in Richmond Hill, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of capacitive sensor technology, holding a total of 21 patents. His work focuses on enhancing user interaction with electronic devices through innovative methods and systems.

Latest Patents

One of Wei Zhou's latest patents is a capacitive sensor-based system for sensing squeeze and enabling edge interactions. This invention discloses methods and devices for detecting user interaction with the edges of a device. The system includes a touchscreen equipped with a capacitive sensor and a processor. The method involves acquiring a sequence of input frames from the capacitive sensor, which contains information about capacitive readings along the edges of the touchscreen. This allows for continuous detection of user interactions with the electronic device.

Another notable patent involves methods for estimating touch location on a capacitive interface. This application provides techniques for determining the location of a detected touch input on a capacitive interface. It involves obtaining a capacitive image that represents sensor data associated with the detected touch input. The touch region is identified, and a machine learning model is used to extract features from this region to determine the coordinates of the touch input.

Career Highlights

Wei Zhou is currently employed at Huawei Technologies Co., Limited, where he continues to innovate in the field of technology. His work has significantly impacted the way users interact with devices, making them more intuitive and responsive.

Collaborations

Wei Zhou collaborates with talented individuals such as Wei Li and Sachi Mizobuchi, who contribute to the innovative environment at Huawei Technologies.

Conclusion

Wei Zhou's contributions to capacitive sensor technology exemplify the spirit of innovation. His patents not only enhance user experience but also pave the way for future advancements in electronic device interaction.

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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