% Expired Patents = 73.3

Forward Citations = 216

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6 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Keiichi Nakajima (10 out of 14 patents)

Masayoshi Son (4 out of 12 patents)

Satoru Yoshikawa (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Kazuhisa Shibayama (1 out of 6 patents)

5. Hirofusa Watamori (1 out of 3 patents)

6. Hirokazu Miyazaki (1 out of 13 patents)

15 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8995988 - Communication characteristic analyzing system, communication characteristic analyzing method, and communication characteristic analyzing program (2015-03-31),

2. 7865401 - Electronic settlement system, settlement apparatus, and terminal (2011-01-04),

3. 7657490 - Electronic settlement system, settlement device, and terminal (2010-02-02),

4. 7571117 - Electronic authentication system, authentication apparatus, and terminal (2009-08-04),

5. 7561563 - Communication path setting method and communication path setting system (2009-07-14),

6. 7523067 - Electronic settlement system, settlement apparatus, and terminal (2009-04-21),

7. 7484025 - PC card and PC card control method (2009-01-27),

8. 7460521 - Communication system, call connection server, terminal apparatus and communication method (2008-12-02),

9. 7457782 - Electronic settlement system, settlement apparatus and terminal (2008-11-25),

10. 7448540 - Electronic settlement system, settlement apparatus and terminal (2008-11-11),

11. 7430522 - Exchange rate calculator (2008-09-30),

12. 7296755 - Electronic payment system, payment apparatus and terminal thereof (2007-11-20),

13. 7273183 - Wireless tag (2007-09-25),

14. 7265989 - PC card (2007-09-04),

15. 7014106 - Electronic payment system, payment apparatus, and terminal thereof (2006-03-21),

Company Overview

Softbankbb Corporation, based in Tokyo, specializes in telecommunications and broadband services. The company is a key player in the development of high-speed internet solutions, focusing on enhancing connectivity and digital infrastructure. Softbankbb is known for its innovative approaches in the realm of cloud computing and network services, contributing to the advancement of smart city technologies and IoT applications. Its commitment to research and development positions it as a significant contributor to the evolving landscape of digital communication in Japan.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

15 Patents

#1,540 in Tokyo

#3,442 in Japan

#39,881 in the World

Tokyo, Japan

Softbankbb Corporation

Forward Citations = 216

6 inventors:

Keiichi Nakajima (10 out of 14 patents)

Masayoshi Son (4 out of 12 patents)

Satoru Yoshikawa (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Kazuhisa Shibayama (1 out of 6 patents)

5. Hirofusa Watamori (1 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Softbankbb Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/softbankbb

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]