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Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 109

EPO Patents = 32

Forward Citations = 3

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215 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hideki Endo (6 out of 107 patents)

Ryo Ito (6 out of 6 patents)

Makoto Abe (4 out of 47 patents)

4. Manabu Tamura (4 out of 36 patents)

5. Toshiki Nakamura (4 out of 27 patents)

6. Masatoshi Ono (4 out of 7 patents)

7. Toru Nishioka (3 out of 12 patents)

8. Tomoki Yamada (3 out of 22 patents)

9. Yukimitsu Yamada (3 out of 37 patents)

10. Hiroshi Ohara (3 out of 11 patents)

11. Takashi Sato (3 out of 12 patents)

12. Tetsu Numata (3 out of 8 patents)

13. Hiroshi Wakuda (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Fumitaka Seino (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Satoshi Nakajima (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Input Device

Electrostatic Sensor

Haptic Feedback

Measurement Apparatus

Distance Measurement

Stylus Pen

Vibration Generating Device

Audio Signal Processing

Display Device

Current Sensor

Multidirectional Input

Imaging Apparatus

109 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12775194 - Module driving device (2026-10-27),

2. 12772382 - Restricting device for flexible wiring board and display device using the restricting device (2026-10-20),

3. 12772006 - Loudspeaker transducer with distributed coil (2026-10-20),

4. 12771463 - Ranging device (2026-10-20),

5. 12771135 - Power feeding apparatus, power feeding system, and control method (2026-10-20),

6. 12770810 - Actuator switch (2026-10-20),

7. 12769425 - Proximity deciding device and proximity deciding method (2026-10-20),

8. 12769400 - Pen-type input device and input system (2026-10-20),

9. 12769322 - Positioning system (2026-10-20),

10. D1153605 - Air conditioner for vehicle (2026-10-13),

11. 12754625 - Rotary input device (2026-10-06),

12. 12754218 - Ripple detection device and seat device (2026-10-06),

13. 12748512 - Input apparatus and output detection method in input apparatus (2026-09-29),

14. 12748243 - Optical component integrally formed of transparent rectangular solid portion and lens, and optical module using the same (2026-09-29),

15. 12746820 - Input device (2026-09-29),

Company Overview

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced input devices. The company is recognized for its innovations in electrostatic sensors, haptic feedback technologies, and measurement apparatuses. Their product portfolio includes stylus pens and vibration generating devices, which enhance user interaction across various electronic devices. With a strong focus on audio signal processing, Alps Alpine continues to drive advancements in the input device sector, catering to diverse markets globally.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

109 Patents

#517 in Tokyo

#1,066 in Japan

#7,231 in the World

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.

Forward Citations = 3

215 inventors:

Hideki Endo (6 out of 107 patents)

Ryo Ito (6 out of 6 patents)

Makoto Abe (4 out of 47 patents)

4. Manabu Tamura (4 out of 36 patents)

5. Toshiki Nakamura (4 out of 27 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/alps-alpine

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

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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