Hideo Shibahara

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Liquid Crystal Displays. Top assignees: Nec Corporation, Nec Lcd Technologies, Ltd.. Active years: 1996-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hideo Shibahara. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hideo-shibahara

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 221(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Nec Lcd Technologies, Ltd.

patents

Years Active: 1996-2007

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Areas of Expertise:

Liquid Crystal Display

Active Matrix

Thin Film Transistor

Column Spacers

Black Matrix

In-Plane Switching

Reflection LCD

Protruded Spacer Covers

High-Quality Display

Fabrication Process

Sequential Staggered

Reverse Staggered

16 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 7248328 - Liquid crystal display panel with wide column spacers for keeping gap constant and process for fabrication thereof (2007-07-24),

2. 6870587 - Liquid crystal display device having a black matrix with a specific resistance (2005-03-22),

3. 6549260 - Liquid crystal display device of latitudinal electric field type having protruded spacer covers common line (2003-04-15),

4. 6459468 - LCD having particular spacing between spacers (2002-10-01),

5. 6323922 - Liquid crystal display cell (2001-11-27),

6. 6317188 - LCD having particular spacing between spacers (2001-11-13),

7. 6278427 - Active matrix liquid-crystal display device (2001-08-21),

8. 6147731 - Liquid crystal display panel and liquid crystal display device (2000-11-14),

9. 6104463 - In-plane switching type liquid crystal display and method of operating (2000-08-15),

10. 6081314 - Liquid crystal display cell (2000-06-27),

11. 6031592 - Reflection LCD with counter-reflector having openings at intersection (2000-02-29),

12. 5875009 - Sequential staggered type thin film transistor (1999-02-23),

13. 5781262 - Liquid crystal display cell (1998-07-14),

14. 5739886 - Liquid crystal display with reverse staggered thin film transistors and (1998-04-14),

15. 5726727 - Liquid crystal display device capable of producing a display of high (1998-03-10),

Title: Hideo Shibahara: Innovator in Liquid Crystal Display Technology

Introduction

Hideo Shibahara is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Shibahara has played a crucial role in advancing the performance and efficiency of LCD panels.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a liquid crystal display panel featuring wide column spacers designed to maintain a constant gap. This innovation addresses the issue of brightness irregularity in IPS (In-Plane-Switching) LCD panels by ensuring that the ratio of the total contact area between the column spacers and the active matrix substrate structure falls within a specific range. Another notable patent involves a liquid crystal display device that incorporates a black matrix with specific resistance. This design enhances the functionality of IPS mode liquid crystal displays by optimizing the arrangement of gate lines, drain lines, and pixel electrodes.

Career Highlights

Shibahara has had a distinguished career, working with notable companies such as NEC Corporation and NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. His work has significantly impacted the development of LCD technology, making it more efficient and reliable for various applications.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Shibahara has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Masayoshi Suzuki and Ken-Ichi Takatori. These partnerships have fostered innovation and contributed to the advancement of LCD technology.

Conclusion

Hideo Shibahara's contributions to liquid crystal display technology have established him as a key figure in the field. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to influence the evolution of display technologies, ensuring a brighter future for visual media.

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]