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Ypsilanti, MI, United States of America

Bryan Else Yamasaki

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications, primarily in Vehicle Technology. Top assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2012-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Bryan Else Yamasaki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/bryan-else-yamasaki

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 24 

% Patents Active = 91.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 41(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ann Arbor, MI (US) (2012 - 2015)
  • Ypsilanti, MI (US) (2018 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 4,371 
 
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal9 out of 584 
 
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal6 out of 38,970 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Garage Door Automation
Transport Management
Power Running Boards
Battery Storage
Display Panel Duplication
Vehicle Network
Health Advisory Alerts
UV Light Sanitizing
Virtual-Reality Information
Speech Recognition
Navigation Guidance
Blind Spot Monitoring
24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12755590 - Methods, systems, and devices for automatic opening and closing of a garage door (2026-10-06),
2. 12682414 - Completing a transaction by a transport (2026-07-14),
3. 12559034 - Methods for deploying power running boards on vehicles (2026-02-24),
4. 12420744 - Methods and systems for vehicles having battery and reserve energy storage device (2025-09-23),
5. 12379886 - Systems and methods for duplicating contents on display panels based on an estimated light intensity (2025-08-05),
6. 12351193 - Real-time modification from vehicle operations (2025-07-08),
7. 12337849 - Transport value exchange management (2025-06-24),
8. 12209871 - Systems, vehicles, and methods for creating a vehicle network (2025-01-28),
9. 12190610 - Application for the identification of vehicle features (2025-01-07),
10. 12182896 - Completing a transaction by a transport (2024-12-31),
11. 12043235 - Automatic braking system (2024-07-23),
12. 12005834 - Autonomous seat sanitizing system for a vehicle (2024-06-11),
13. 11945437 - Smart cruise control disengagement system for vehicle driving assistance (2024-04-02),
14. 11688266 - Health advisory alert systems, mobile computing units having the same, and health advisory alert methods (2023-06-27),
15. 11584196 - Ultra-violet light sanitizing of a vehicle (2023-02-21),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Bryan Else Yamasaki

Introduction

Bryan Else Yamasaki, based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a prolific inventor with an impressive portfolio of 20 patents. His innovative work primarily focuses on enhancing vehicle technology, contributing significant advancements that improve user experience and functionality in automotive displays.

Latest Patents

Among his recent inventions, Bryan has developed a system and method for duplicating contents on display panels based on estimated light intensity. This remarkable technology helps to address washout conditions on vehicle displays by leveraging a conlight sensor, a navigation unit, and an electronic control unit. The system intelligently determines light intensity on the primary display panel and replicates that information onto a secondary panel when certain brightness conditions are met. Another notable patent focuses on enabling real-time modification from vehicle operations, where software portions of the vehicle can be adjusted based on varying operational conditions, enhancing the vehicle's responsiveness and adaptability.

Career Highlights

Bryan has made significant contributions during his tenure at renowned automotive companies such as Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. His roles within these companies have allowed him to pioneer innovative solutions in vehicle technology, showcasing his ingenuity and problem-solving skills within the automotive industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Bryan has collaborated with talented coworkers, including Roger Akira Kyle and Timothy Wang. Their combined expertise and collaborative efforts have contributed to the successful development of transformative technologies in vehicle design and functionality.

Conclusion

Bryan Else Yamasaki's dedication to innovation in the automotive sector is evident through his numerous patents and collaborative projects. His advancements in display technology and vehicle operations exemplify the crucial role inventors play in shaping modern transportation and enhancing user experiences. His contributions pave the way for further innovations in the industry and inspire the next generation of inventors.

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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