Akihiro Kida

This inventor holds 47 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Vehicle Safety Systems. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso Corporation, Denso Corpora Tion. Active years: 2014-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 47 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 95.7

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 7)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 96(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

47 out of 38,723

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

Panasonic Corporation

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2014-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Vehicle Control

Object Detection

Collision Avoidance

Driving Assistance

Safety Device

Obstacle Recognition

Monitoring Device

In-Vehicle Systems

Driving Support

Sensor Diagnosis

Warning Output

Vehicle Periphery

47 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12559091 - Control device for controlling safety device in vehicle (2026-02-24),

2. 12469304 - Object detection device, object detection method, and storage medium (2025-11-11),

3. 12254701 - Vehicle periphery monitoring device and vehicle periphery monitoring method (2025-03-18),

4. 12187271 - Control device for controlling safety device in vehicle (2025-01-07),

5. 12179743 - Moving object determination device (2024-12-31),

6. 11952008 - Driving assistance device for vehicle and driving assistance method for vehicle (2024-04-09),

7. 11704911 - Apparatus and method for identifying obstacle around vehicle (2023-07-18),

8. 11465615 - Vehicle control apparatus and vehicle control method (2022-10-11),

9. 11460574 - Collision determination apparatus and collision determination method (2022-10-04),

10. 11417115 - Obstacle recognition device (2022-08-16),

11. 11393220 - Obstacle identification apparatus and obstacle identification program (2022-07-19),

12. 11340348 - Collision determination apparatus and collision determination method (2022-05-24),

13. 11194324 - Monitor device (2021-12-07),

14. 11136013 - Vehicle control apparatus and vehicle control method (2021-10-05),

15. 11100800 - Collision determination apparatus and collision determination method (2021-08-24),

Title: Akihiro Kida: Pioneering Innovations at Toyota

Introduction: Akihiro Kida is a renowned inventor hailing from Toyota, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the automotive industry.

Latest Patents: Akihiro Kida's recent patents focus on advancements in electric vehicle technology, including innovative battery management systems and energy-efficient drivetrains.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades at Toyota, Akihiro Kida has played a pivotal role in the development of hybrid and electric vehicles, earning multiple accolades for his innovative solutions.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Akihiro Kida has collaborated with leading engineers, researchers, and designers both within Toyota and across the industry to push the boundaries of automotive innovation.

Conclusion: Akihiro Kida's relentless pursuit of excellence and passion for sustainable transportation have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor in the automotive sector.