Yan Zhou

This inventor holds 1,279 USPTO granted patents and 745 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 249 EPO patents, primarily in Wireless Communication (CPC class H04W72-23). Top assignees: Qualcomm Incorporated, Qualcomm Incorportated, Other. Active years: 2012-2026. Education: Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (China); National University of Singapore (Singapore); University of Wisconsin - Madison (USA).

Graduated from:

Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (China)
National University of Singapore (Singapore)
University of Wisconsin - Madison (USA)

USPTO Granted Patents = 1,279 (Patent Applications = 745)

% Patents Active = 95.9

CIPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 8)

EPO Patents = 249 (Patent Applications = 1,126)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 798(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 533(Dec 10, 2025)

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Company Filing History:

1,265 out of 44,679

Qualcomm Incorporated

patents

1 out of 10

Qualcomm Incorportated

patents

2 out of 834,350

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Interference Mitigation

Beamforming

Full Duplex

Sidelink Communication

Path Loss

Transmission Configuration

Multi-Hop Networks

Uplink Signaling

Channel State Information

Latency Reduction

Error Handling

Mobility Management

1,279 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12745305 - Activating transmission configuration indicator codepoints (2026-09-22),

2. 12745262 - Techniques for updating transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states in wireless communications (2026-09-22),

3. 12745188 - Power control parameters for wireless communication (2026-09-22),

4. 12744651 - UE initiated update of active transmission configuration indicator states and spatial relation configurations (2026-09-22),

5. 12739855 - Multi physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) scheduling for multiple transmission reception points (M-TRP) (2026-09-15),

6. 12739833 - Media access control procedures for beam index indications (2026-09-15),

7. 12739812 - Communication using a default common beam (2026-09-15),

8. 12739755 - Power control parameter in unified TCI (2026-09-15),

9. 12739679 - Techniques for reporting separate cross-link interference metrics (2026-09-15),

10. 12739089 - Techniques for synchronization signal block transmission in full-duplex communications (2026-09-15),

11. 12739013 - Per-transmission and reception point (TRP) beam failure reporting (2026-09-15),

12. 12739002 - Subband beam reporting (2026-09-15),

13. 12732893 - Synchronization signal block (SSB) modification (2026-09-08),

14. 12727022 - Layer 1 cross-link interference collision management (2026-09-01),

15. 12726838 - Techniques for updating cross link interference resources based on a dynamic subband full duplex update (2026-09-01),

Title: Yan Zhou: A Pioneer in Wireless Communication Technologies

Introduction

Yan Zhou is a prominent inventor based in San Diego, CA, known for his significant contributions to the field of wireless communications. With an impressive portfolio of 1070 patents, he has made substantial advancements that have shaped modern communication technologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Yan Zhou has developed methods and systems for resolving ambiguities in search space set linking for physical downlink control channel repetition. This innovation describes a method for wireless communication at user equipment (UE), which includes receiving configurations of first and second search space sets and identifying links between them. Additionally, he has patented techniques for tracking reference signals in full duplex operation, which manage overlaps of tracking reference signals with uplink subbands or guard bands in subband full duplex slots.

Career Highlights

Yan Zhou has had a distinguished career, primarily working with Qualcomm Incorporated, where he has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge wireless communication technologies. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and reliability of communication systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Yan has collaborated with notable professionals in the field, including Tao Luo and Junyi Li. These collaborations have further enhanced the innovation and development of wireless communication technologies.

Conclusion

Yan Zhou's contributions to wireless communication are invaluable, with a remarkable number of patents that reflect his expertise and dedication to innovation. His work continues to influence the future of communication technologies.