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Tokyo, Japan

Akihiko Kato

This inventor holds 34 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Solid-State Imaging. Top assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, Satake Corporation. Active years: 1998-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akihiko Kato. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akihiko-kato

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 34 

% Patents Active = 76.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 66(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hiroshima, JP (1998)
  • Tokyo, JP (2003 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal21 out of 58,148 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents
silverMedal7 out of 3,320 
 
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 179 
 
Satake Corporation
 patents
4. 1 out of 224 
 
Fdk Corporation
 patents
5. 1 out of 21,351 
 
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
6. 1 out of 36,735 
 
Nec Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Solid-State Imaging Device
Solid-State Image Sensor
Electronic Apparatus
Signal Processing
Image Pickup Apparatus
Control Method
Image Signal Output Circuit
Driving Method
All-Solid-State Battery
Optical Receiver
Tunable Dispersion Compensation
No-Bran Cereal Manufacturing
34 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12302017 - Solid-state imaging device (2025-05-13),
2. 12132165 - All-solid-state battery (2024-10-29),
3. 12052522 - Solid-state imaging apparatus and electronic device (2024-07-30),
4. 11553148 - Solid-state imaging device (2023-01-10),
5. 11438543 - Solid-state imaging device and electronic apparatus (2022-09-06),
6. 11228726 - Solid-state imaging device, control method thereof, and electronic apparatus (2022-01-18),
7. 10972689 - Solid-state image sensor, electronic apparatus, and control method of solid-state image sensor (2021-04-06),
8. 10887538 - Solid-state imaging device, control method thereof, and electronic apparatus (2021-01-05),
9. 10694128 - Solid-state image pickup apparatus and driving method for solid-state image pickup apparatus (2020-06-23),
10. 10645318 - Solid-state image sensor, electronic apparatus, and control method of solid-state image sensor (2020-05-05),
11. 10506184 - Solid-state image pickup element, method of driving solid-state image pickup element, and electronic apparatus (2019-12-10),
12. 10477125 - Solid-state image sensor, electronic apparatus, and control method of solid-state image sensor (2019-11-12),
13. 10348986 - Solid-state image sensor, electronic apparatus, and control method of solid-state image sensor (2019-07-09),
14. 10257452 - Solid-state image pickup apparatus, signal processing method for a solid-state image pickup apparatus, and electronic apparatus (2019-04-09),
15. 9986178 - Solid-state image pickup apparatus, signal processing method for a solid-state image pickup apparatus, and electronic apparatus (2018-05-29),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Akihiko Kato

Introduction: Akihiko Kato, a visionary inventor hailing from Tokyo, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Akihiko Kato's recent patents include advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms for autonomous vehicles and cutting-edge solutions for renewable energy storage systems.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Akihiko Kato has worked with leading tech companies in Japan, spearheading research and development projects that have revolutionized various industries.

Collaborations: Akihiko Kato has collaborated with top research institutions and universities worldwide, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge exchange to push the boundaries of technological advancements.

Conclusion: Akihiko Kato's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating solutions that address global challenges make him a true pioneer in the field of technology. His work continues to inspire future generations of inventors and innovators.

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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