Optex Co., Inc., headquartered in Shiga, Japan, specializes in advanced object detection systems that enhance security and automation across various applications. The company develops a range of technologies, including human body detectors, laser scanning sensors, and intrusion detection systems, which are integral to modern security solutions. Optex also focuses on automatic door systems and traffic monitoring, leveraging innovative sensor technologies to improve safety and efficiency in both commercial and residential environments.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

134 Patents

#4 in Shiga

#924 in Japan

#6,014 in the World

Shiga, Japan

Optex Co., Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,332

100 inventors:

Masashi Iwasawa (24 out of 24 patents)

Hiroyuki Ikeda (20 out of 21 patents)

Michinori Noguchi (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Masatoshi Tsuji (13 out of 13 patents)

5. Hiroyuki Tomooka (10 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Optex Co., Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/optex-company

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28 patents (EPO):

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