Chikao Tsuchiya

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent and 16 EPO patents, primarily in Autonomous Navigation. Top assignees: Nissan Motor Company Limited, Renault S.a.s.. Active years: 2014-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Chikao Tsuchiya. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/chikao-tsuchiya

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 1)

EPO Patents = 16 (Patent Applications = 10)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 19(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Cambridge, MA (US) (2016 - 2017)
Atsugi, JP (2018)
Yokohama, JP (2014 - 2019)
Kanagawa, JP (2019 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

15 out of 13,420

Nissan Motor Company Limited

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2014-2023

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Areas of Expertise:

Self-Position Estimation

Lane Detection

Object Detection

Driving Assistance

Three-Dimensional Detection

Travel Control

Moving Body Detection

Detection Region Modification

Vehicle Detection

Travel Distance Detection

15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11840226 - Travel control method and travel control device (2023-12-12),

2. 11321572 - Self-position estimation method and self-position estimation device (2022-05-03),

3. 11243080 - Self-position estimation method and self-position estimation device (2022-02-08),

4. 10625746 - Self-position estimation method and self-position estimation device (2020-04-21),

5. 10614321 - Travel lane detection method and travel lane detection device (2020-04-07),

6. 10397544 - Three-dimensional object detection device and three-dimensional object detection method (2019-08-27),

7. 10289120 - Self-position estimation device and self-position estimation method (2019-05-14),

8. 10275666 - Travel lane detection method and travel lane detection device (2019-04-30),

9. 10142595 - Driving assistance device and method of detecting vehicle adjacent thereto (2018-11-27),

10. 9665781 - Moving body detection device and moving body detection method (2017-05-30),

11. 9349057 - Three-dimensional object detection device (2016-05-24),

12. 9235767 - Detection region modification for driving assistance apparatus and driving assistance method (2016-01-12),

13. 9092676 - Object detector and object detection method (2015-07-28),

14. 8903133 - Periodic stationary object detection system and periodic stationary object detection method (2014-12-02),

15. 8854456 - Travel distance detection device and travel distance detection method (2014-10-07),

Title: Chikao Tsuchiya: Innovator in Travel Control Technologies

Introduction

Chikao Tsuchiya is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of travel control technologies, holding a total of 15 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing vehicle navigation and self-position estimation methods.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are the "Travel Control Method and Travel Control Device" and the "Self-Position Estimation Method and Self-Position Estimation Device." The travel control device is designed to manage vehicle movement based on detected lane boundary lines. It effectively stores critical positional data while transitioning between states of lane detection. The self-position estimation method involves detecting the relative position of a target in the surroundings of a moving object, allowing for accurate self-positioning by comparing target position data with map information.

Career Highlights

Chikao Tsuchiya has worked with notable companies such as Nissan Motor Company Limited and Renault S.a.s. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in automotive technologies and innovations.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Yasuhisa Hayakawa and Osamu Fukata, further enhancing his contributions to the field.

Conclusion

Chikao Tsuchiya's work in travel control technologies exemplifies the impact of innovative thinking in the automotive industry. His patents and career achievements highlight his dedication to advancing vehicle navigation systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.