Yong Zhao

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, primarily in Facial Recognition. Top assignee: Google Inc.. Active years: 2012-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yong Zhao. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yong-zhao-0utocqaz

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 20 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 736(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Santa Clara, CA (US) (2012 - 2014)
San Jose, CA (US) (2013 - 2017)
Mountain View, CA (US) (2017)
Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2024)

Company Filing History:

20 out of 34,018

Google Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2012-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Facial Recognition

Object Tracking

Input Detection

Position Estimation

Eye Reflection Analysis

Dynamic 3D Video

Hardware Accelerators

Calibration Methods

Proximity Sensing

Head-Mounted Display

20 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12314753 - Preflight checks for hardware accelerators in a distributed system (2025-05-27),

2. 12020063 - Preflight checks for hardware accelerators in a distributed system (2024-06-25),

3. 9746915 - Methods and systems for calibrating a device (2017-08-29),

4. 9684374 - Eye reflection image analysis (2017-06-20),

5. 9477302 - System and method for programing devices within world space volumes (2016-10-25),

6. 9392248 - Dynamic POV composite 3D video system (2016-07-12),

7. 9265415 - Input detection (2016-02-23),

8. 9213185 - Display scaling based on movement of a head-mounted display (2015-12-15),

9. 9207760 - Input detection (2015-12-08),

10. 9202280 - Position estimation based rotation of switched off light source (2015-12-01),

11. 9201512 - Proximity sensing for input detection (2015-12-01),

12. 9158904 - Facial recognition (2015-10-13),

13. 8942419 - Position estimation using predetermined patterns of light sources (2015-01-27),

14. 8913789 - Input methods and systems for eye positioning using plural glints (2014-12-16),

15. 8878749 - Systems and methods for position estimation (2014-11-04),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Yong Zhao

Introduction: Yong Zhao, a visionary inventor based in San Jose, CA, has made significant contributions to the field of technology with his groundbreaking inventions and patents.

Latest Patents: Yong Zhao's latest patents include a cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithm for autonomous vehicles, a revolutionary smart home system that enhances energy efficiency, and a unique wearable device for monitoring health metrics in real-time.

Career Highlights: With a background in computer science and engineering, Yong Zhao has a successful track record of developing innovative solutions for complex technological challenges. He has worked for top tech companies in Silicon Valley, where he honed his skills and expertise.

Collaborations: Yong Zhao has collaborated with leading research institutions and universities to further advance his inventions. His partnerships with renowned scientists and engineers have led to the development of cutting-edge technologies that have the potential to shape the future of various industries.

Conclusion: Yong Zhao's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have established him as a prominent figure in the world of technology. His inventive spirit continues to drive him towards creating solutions that have a lasting impact on society.

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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