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Toyota, Japan

Atsushi Sone

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2017-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Atsushi Sone. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/atsushi-sone-87vzljw3

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 9

% Patents Active = 88.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 9(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 39,078 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 2017-2025

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12427992 - Method for inspecting road surface condition, road surface condition inspection device, and road surface condition inspection system (2025-09-30),
2. 12221099 - Autonomous driving system (2025-02-11),
3. 12214783 - Autonomous driving system (2025-02-04),
4. 12157477 - Vehicle control system and vehicle control method (2024-12-03),
5. 12110014 - Autonomous driving system (2024-10-08),
6. 11479244 - Autonomous driving system (2022-10-25),
7. 11220262 - Autonomous driving system (2022-01-11),
8. 10059367 - Electric power steering device and electric power steering system (2018-08-28),
9. 9663140 - Electric power steering system for vehicle (2017-05-30),

Title: Innovations by Atsushi Sone in Road Surface Inspection and Autonomous Driving

Introduction

Atsushi Sone is a notable inventor based in Toyota, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of road surface inspection and autonomous driving technology. With a total of 9 patents to his name, Sone's work is instrumental in enhancing vehicle safety and efficiency.

Latest Patents

Sone's latest patents include a method for inspecting road surface conditions, a road surface condition inspection device, and a road surface condition inspection system. The method involves obtaining detailed information on road surface conditions at various inspection points based on a vehicle's traveling record and its own position. It generates an inspection execution plan when the inspection point is within a predetermined range, evaluates the road surface condition during the inspection, and updates the information based on the latest evaluations. Additionally, he has developed an autonomous driving system that determines a target path for vehicles based on necessary information, allowing for precise vehicle travel control.

Career Highlights

Atsushi Sone works at Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, where he has been able to apply his innovative ideas in practical settings. His work has contributed to advancements in vehicle technology, particularly in ensuring safer and more efficient driving experiences.

Collaborations

Some of Sone's coworkers include Yoshinori Watanabe and Yoji Kunihiro, who collaborate with him on various projects within the company.

Conclusion

Atsushi Sone's contributions to road surface inspection and autonomous driving technology highlight his role as a leading inventor in the automotive industry. His innovative patents continue to pave the way for advancements in vehicle safety and efficiency.

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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