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Hamamatsu, Japan

Eiji Toda

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Hamamatsu-Photonics K.k.. Active years: 2016-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Eiji Toda. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/eiji-toda

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 90.9

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 18(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 3,143 
 
Hamamatsu-Photonics K.k.
 patents

Years Active: 2016-2026

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12717051 - Photon counting device and photon counting method (2026-08-25),
2. 12078767 - Photon counting device and photon counting method (2024-09-03),
3. 11921245 - Photon counting device and photon counting method (2024-03-05),
4. 11835667 - Photon counting device and photon counting method (2023-12-05),
5. 11656374 - Photon counting device and photon counting method (2023-05-23),
6. 11215717 - Photon counting device and photon counting method (2022-01-04),
7. 11204432 - Photon counting device and photon counting method (2021-12-21),
8. 10602087 - Image acquisition device, and imaging device (2020-03-24),
9. 10362245 - Imaging device that performs rolling readout of pixel rows to acquire an image of an object (2019-07-23),
10. 10142566 - Rolling readout type camera and imaging method for using the same (2018-11-27),
11. 9423601 - Image acquisition device, and imaging device that scans an object with illumination light to acquire an image of the object (2016-08-23),

Title: Eiji Toda: Innovator in Photon Counting Technology

Introduction

Eiji Toda is a prominent inventor based in Hamamatsu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of photon counting technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work has advanced the understanding and application of photon counting devices, which are crucial in various scientific and industrial applications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations, Eiji Toda has developed a photon counting device and method. This device features a plurality of pixels, each equipped with a photoelectric conversion element that converts input light into charge. An amplifier amplifies this charge and converts it into voltage. The device also includes an A/D converter that transforms the voltage output from the amplifier into a digital value. A correction unit is integrated to adjust the digital value, minimizing the influence of variations in gain and offset values among the pixels. Furthermore, a calculation unit sums the corrected digital values from at least two pixels, while a conversion unit translates this summed value into a number of photons.

Career Highlights

Eiji Toda is associated with Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., a company renowned for its advancements in optical technologies. His work at this institution has positioned him as a key figure in the development of innovative photon counting solutions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Eiji has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Tadashi Maruno and Mao Nakajima. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment that enhances the innovation process.

Conclusion

Eiji Toda's contributions to photon counting technology exemplify his dedication to innovation in the field. His patents and collaborative efforts continue to influence advancements in optical 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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