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Kitakatsuragi, Japan

Hidechika Kawazoe

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation, Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc, Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc.. Active years: 1998-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hidechika Kawazoe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hidechika-kawazoe

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 92.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 147(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nara, JP (1999 - 2003)
  • Nara-ken, JP (2002 - 2004)
  • Kitakatsuragi, JP (2009)
  • Kitakatsuragi-gun, JP (1998 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 25,982 
 
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 2,034 
 
Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 69 
 
Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 12 
 
Xenogenic Development Limited Liability Company
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2016

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. RE46022 - Nonvolatile semiconductor storage device and method for operating same (2016-05-30),
2. 7978495 - Nonvolatile semiconductor storage device and method for operating same (2011-07-12),
3. 7697317 - Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device (2010-04-13),
4. 7535746 - Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device and read method (2009-05-19),
5. 7259387 - Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device (2007-08-21),
6. 7045840 - Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device comprising a variable resistive element containing a perovskite-type crystal structure (2006-05-16),
7. 6696730 - Electrostatic discharge protection device for semiconductor integrated circuit, method for producing the same, and electrostatic discharge protection circuit using the same (2004-02-24),
8. 6597021 - Protection circuit and semiconductor device (2003-07-22),
9. 6524893 - Electrostatic discharge protection device for semiconductor integrated circuit, method for producing the same, and electrostatic discharge protection circuit using the same (2003-02-25),
10. 6338986 - Electrostatic discharge protection device for semiconductor integrated circuit method for producing the same and electrostatic discharge protection circuit using the same (2002-01-15),
11. 6140189 - Method for fabricating a LOCOS MOS device for ESD protection (2000-10-31),
12. 5910673 - Locos MOS device for ESD protection (1999-06-08),
13. 5844234 - Amplification type solid-state imaging device having a center of the (1998-12-01),

Title: The Innovations of Hidechika Kawazoe

Introduction

Hidechika Kawazoe is a prominent inventor based in Kitakatsuragi-gun, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of semiconductor technology, holding a total of 13 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of nonvolatile semiconductor storage devices.

Latest Patents

One of Kawazoe's latest patents is a nonvolatile semiconductor storage device and method for operating the same. This invention aims to suppress current consumption caused by transient currents during the programming, reading, and erasing actions in highly integrated memory cell arrays. The memory cell array consists of two-terminal memory cells, each featuring a variable resistance element whose resistance value can reversibly change through pulse application. The design includes common word lines and bit lines, with a common unselected voltage applied to unselected lines during various operational phases.

Career Highlights

Kawazoe has worked with notable companies such as Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation and Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address critical challenges in semiconductor technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kawazoe has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Yukio Tamai and Sheng Teng Hsu. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his inventions.

Conclusion

Hidechika Kawazoe's contributions to semiconductor technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in the field. His innovative approaches continue to influence the development of efficient memory storage solutions.

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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