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Sony Corpotation

USPTO Granted Patents = 62

% Expired Patents = 41.9

Forward Citations = 1,021

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133 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hitoshi Tomiyama (2 out of 24 patents)

Tetsujiro Kondo (2 out of 701 patents)

Hiroshi Morita (1 out of 52 patents)

4. Ryota Kimura (1 out of 198 patents)

5. Atsushi Yoshizawa (1 out of 81 patents)

6. Kazuyuki Shimezawa (1 out of 99 patents)

7. Chen Sun (1 out of 232 patents)

8. Naoyuki Sato (1 out of 75 patents)

9. Hideyuki Suzuki (1 out of 159 patents)

10. Toshifumi Wakano (1 out of 104 patents)

11. Hiroki Matsuda (1 out of 112 patents)

12. Bingshan Hu (1 out of 27 patents)

13. Masanori Iwasaki (1 out of 57 patents)

14. Hiroshi Matsuike (1 out of 13 patents)

15. Thomas Handte (1 out of 49 patents)

Core Competencies:

Solid-State Imaging

Optical Elements

Image Capturing

Wireless Communication

Data Processing

Display Devices

Camera Systems

Encryption Processing

Fluorescence Imaging

Signal Processing

Recording Apparatus

Telecommunication

62 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11277225 - Probabilistic signal point shaping device and method (2022-03-15),

2. 11095811 - Imaging apparatus and image-capturing control method (2021-08-17),

3. 10985950 - Apparatus and method for performing radio communication (2021-04-20),

4. 10942299 - Liquid lens, liquid lens driving method, imaging apparatus, and display apparatus (2021-03-09),

5. 10847661 - Solid-state imaging element, method for manufacturing solid-state imaging element, and electronic device (2020-11-24),

6. 10708911 - Electronic device and wireless communication method in wireless communication system (2020-07-07),

7. 10659705 - Solid-state imaging device and electronic device with transistor groups (2020-05-19),

8. 10574004 - Cable and power supply device (2020-02-25),

9. 9800772 - Focus adjustment device and focus adjustment method that detects spatial frequency of a captured image (2017-10-24),

10. 9665332 - Display controller, screen transfer device, and screen transfer method (2017-05-30),

11. RE46167 - Systems and methods for transmitting data over lossy networks (2016-09-26),

12. 9165392 - Image generating device, image generating method, and non-transitory information storage medium (2015-10-20),

13. 9148231 - Optical receiver and optical transmission system (2015-09-29),

14. 8940441 - Anode and battery (2015-01-27),

15. 8923409 - System method and apparatus for seamlessly splicing data (2014-12-30),

Company Overview

Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a global leader in imaging technology, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced solid-state imaging solutions and optical elements. The company is renowned for its innovations in image capturing and camera systems, alongside expertise in wireless communication and data processing. Sony's commitment to enhancing display devices and encryption processing further solidifies its position at the forefront of technology, driving advancements across various sectors including entertainment and consumer electronics.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

62 Patents

#710 in Tokyo

#1,500 in Japan

#11,768 in the World

Sony Corpotation

Forward Citations = 1,021

133 inventors:

Hitoshi Tomiyama (2 out of 24 patents)

Tetsujiro Kondo (2 out of 701 patents)

Hiroshi Morita (1 out of 52 patents)

4. Ryota Kimura (1 out of 198 patents)

5. Atsushi Yoshizawa (1 out of 81 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sony Corpotation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sony-corporation

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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