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Nagano, Japan

Akira Kimura

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation. Active years: 2007-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akira Kimura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akira-kimura-nyw0btum

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 33.3


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 16(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shiojiri, JP (2007)
  • Suwa, JP (2009)
  • Nagano, JP (2009 - 2012)
  • Matsumoto, JP (2009 - 2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 34,305 
 
Seiko Epson Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2007-2014

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8908805 - Signal receiving method and receiver with error detection and correction (2014-12-09),
2. 8174440 - Positioning method, program thereof, and positioning device (2012-05-08),
3. 8125383 - Positioning method, program thereof, and positioning device (2012-02-28),
4. 8022871 - Positioning device, electronic instrument, and storage medium storing program (2011-09-20),
5. 7973712 - Positioning device, electronic instrument, and storage medium storing program (2011-07-05),
6. 7839328 - Positioning device, electronic instrument, and storage medium storing program (2010-11-23),
7. 7830306 - Positioning apparatus, control method of positioning apparatus, control program for positioning apparatus, and computer readable recording medium for storing control program for positioning apparatus (2010-11-09),
8. 7692581 - Positioning device, electronic instrument, and storage medium storing program (2010-04-06),
9. 7570207 - Positioning device, electronic instrument, and storage medium storing program (2009-08-04),
10. 7551125 - Positioning system, information supply apparatus, terminal apparatus, control method of terminal apparatus, control program for terminal apparatus and computer readable recording medium for storing control program for terminal apparatus (2009-06-23),
11. 7505428 - Time difference information supply system, terminal unit, control method for terminal unit, control program for terminal unit, and recording medium for computer-reading on which control program for terminal unit is recorded (2009-03-17),
12. 7292938 - Position locating system, terminal device, control method for terminal device, control program for terminal device, and computer readable record medium storing control program for terminal device therein (2007-11-06),

Title: Akira Kimura: Innovator in Signal Processing Technologies

Introduction

Akira Kimura is a prominent inventor based in Nagano, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of signal processing, particularly in navigation technologies. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Kimura's work has had a substantial impact on the industry.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Kimura has developed a signal receiving method and receiver with error detection and correction. This innovation involves a demodulation unit that demodulates a received signal containing a carrier wave of a navigation message modulated according to a BPSK modulation scheme. An error detection processing unit performs an error detection process on the demodulation result using an error detection bit included in the result. Additionally, a verification word generator creates a verification word using the demodulation result and a predetermined check code. An estimation unit estimates the originating bit of a demodulation error, while a correction unit rectifies the demodulation result by inverting the bit values of bits following the estimated originating bit.

Another notable patent is a positioning method, program, and positioning device. This method includes executing cumulative addition for either polarity on each of the I and Q components of a received positioning signal, which is spread-modulated with a spread code reversed in polarity by navigation data. The process involves calculating the sum of squares of the cumulative addition result, determining correlation with a replica code of the spread code, and executing a positioning calculation based on the correlation results.

Career Highlights

Kimura is currently employed at Seiko Epson Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of signal processing. His work has been instrumental in advancing navigation technologies, making them more reliable and efficient.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kimura has collaborated with talented individuals, including Maho Terashima and Tomoyuki Kurata. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that has led to groundbreaking advancements in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Akira Kimura's contributions to signal processing and navigation technologies are noteworthy. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his dedication to advancing the industry. Kimura's work continues to influence the future of navigation systems and signal processing technologies.

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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