Hiroyuki Kidera

Title: Hiroyuki Kidera and Motorcycle Navigation Innovations.

Introduction

Hiroyuki Kidera is an inventor associated with Iwata, Japan, and Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha, commonly known as Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. His listed patent portfolio includes 5 patents, with two described inventions focused on navigation systems for motorcycles and other small open vehicles.

Latest Patents

Kidera’s listed patents address ways to make navigation information accessible to motorcycle operators while accounting for the practical demands of riding.

“Motorcycle Navigation System” describes a system that displays vehicle speed and distance traveled alongside route guidance. It provides information about successive points on a selected course, including the distance and turning direction needed to reach each point. Operators can also enter details about those points, such as names or observations. To reduce distraction, the system enables the data-entry display only when the vehicle is standing.

“Control for Vehicle Navigational System” describes related navigation and display controls. It presents travel information during operation and allows the operator to switch to a separate condition for entering information about route points. As with the other invention, data entry is disabled unless the vehicle is stationary.

Career Highlights

The available information connects Kidera’s inventive work with Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha. The two described patents reflect an emphasis on combining route guidance, vehicle information, and safer interaction with an onboard display.

Collaborations

Kidera’s listed coworkers include Toru Izumi and Noboru Nakai. Their names provide context for the collaborative environment associated with his work.

Conclusion

Hiroyuki Kidera’s documented inventions focus on motorcycle navigation systems that combine route guidance with vehicle data and restrict information entry to stationary conditions.