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Tokyo, Japan

Hiroshi Sukegawa

This inventor holds 107 USPTO granted patents and 22 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Semiconductor Memory (CPC class G11C16-0483). Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Memory Corporation, Kioxia Corporation. Active years: 1996-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroshi Sukegawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroshi-sukegawa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 107 

% Patents Active = 78.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 18

Forward Citations = 1,930(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,843(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Tokyo-To, JP (2004)
  • Nerima-ku, JP (2002 - 2014)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (2016 - 2017)
  • Nerima, JP (2017 - 2018)
  • Yokohama, JP (2005 - 2019)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2015 - 2019)
  • Nerima Tokyo, JP (2018 - 2020)
  • Minato-ku, JP (2013 - 2022)
  • Tokyo, JP (1996 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal88 out of 53,250 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
silverMedal12 out of 2,955 
 
Toshiba Memory Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 3,176 
 
Kioxia Corporation
 patents
4. 2 out of 283 
 
Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
 patents
5. 1 out of 193 
 
Toshiba Corporation
 patents
6. 1 out of 74 
 
Toshiba Elevator Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1996-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Semiconductor Memory Device
Memory System
Data Retention
3D Vertical NAND
Image Processing
Identity Authentication
Biological Information Processor
Face Recognition
Memory Controller
Nonvolatile Memory
Elevator System
Person Recognition
107 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12744087 - Memory system including semiconductor memory and controller (2026-09-22),
2. 12103793 - Unloading apparatus, unloading method, and program (2024-10-01),
3. 12073885 - Memory system including semiconductor memory and controller (2024-08-27),
4. 11972802 - Semiconductor memory system including first and second semiconductor memory chips and a common signal line (2024-04-30),
5. 11631463 - Information processing system (2023-04-18),
6. 11501834 - Semiconductor memory system including first and second semiconductor memory chips and a common signal line (2022-11-15),
7. 11100999 - Semiconductor memory device (2021-08-24),
8. 10964394 - Semiconductor memory system including a plurality of semiconductor memory devices (2021-03-30),
9. 10878913 - Semiconductor memory device (2020-12-29),
10. 10552047 - Memory system (2020-02-04),
11. 10515457 - Image collation system and image collation method (2019-12-24),
12. 10490282 - Semiconductor memory device including a controller performing write processes (2019-11-26),
13. 10482970 - Semiconductor memory system including a plurality of semiconductor memory devices (2019-11-19),
14. 10196241 - Elevator system (2019-02-05),
15. 10062438 - 3D vertical NAND semiconductor memory device and methods thereof (2018-08-28),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Hiroshi Sukegawa

Introduction

Hiroshi Sukegawa is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, with an impressive portfolio of 106 patents to his name. His work has significantly contributed to advancements in technology, particularly in the fields of automation and memory systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations are two notable patents. The first is related to an unloading apparatus, which includes a sensor interface, a gripping unit interface, and a processor. This apparatus adeptly manages the unloading process based on the recognition of cargo types, thereby optimizing efficiency. The second patent pertains to a memory system that incorporates semiconductor memory and a controller. This sophisticated controller is responsible for managing data effectively across multiple strings of memory, enhancing data handling capabilities.

Career Highlights

Hiroshi has built a reputable career through his engagements with leading technology companies such as Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba and Toshiba Memory Corporation. His expertise and innovative approach have led to numerous advancements in the technology sector, further solidifying his status as an influential inventor.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Hiroshi has collaborated with esteemed colleagues like Noboru Shibata and Tokumasa Hara. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that encourages groundbreaking research and development, contributing to many of the technological innovations that Hiroshi is recognized for today.

Conclusion

Hiroshi Sukegawa's contributions to the fields of automation and memory systems are invaluable. With his extensive portfolio of patents and collaborative efforts with industry peers, he continues to make a lasting impact in the realm of technology and innovation.

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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