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Saitama, Japan

Hitoshi Sato

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Display Control Technology. Top assignees: Pioneer Corporation, Pioneer Electronic Corporation, Nippon Kayaku Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1988-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hitoshi Sato. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hitoshi-sato-ruvidgmu

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.4

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 176(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ageo, JP (1988)
  • Trusugashima, JP (1998)
  • Saitama-ken, JP (1997 - 2004)
  • Kawagoe, JP (1993 - 2006)
  • Saitama, JP (1990 - 2007)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 2,679 
 
Pioneer Corporation
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 2,861 
 
Pioneer Electronic Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 801 
 
Nippon Kayaku Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
4. 1 out of 7 
 
Tama Biochemical Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1988-2007

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Areas of Expertise:
Broadcast Receiver
Digital Acoustic Reproducing
Display Control Apparatus
Information Playback
Drive Controller
Luminous Element
Remote Control System
Etoposide Phosphate
Map Display Apparatus
Multidisk Player
Brassinosteroid Derivatives
Insecticide Derivative
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7239356 - Broadcast receiver for displaying video information of a program transmitted by broadcast waves (2007-07-03),
2. 7136712 - Digital acoustic reproducing apparatus, acoustic apparatus and acoustic reproducing system (2006-11-14),
3. 7133085 - Display control apparatus, display control method and information recording medium (2006-11-07),
4. 7092585 - Method and apparatus for processing both static and moving images (2006-08-15),
5. 7002548 - Drive controller and control method (2006-02-21),
6. 6995755 - Display controller, display control method, drive controller and drive control method (2006-02-07),
7. 6735152 - Information playback apparatus for playing back data recorded in an information recording medium (2004-05-11),
8. 6388960 - Disk player having automatic control based upon audio disk or memory disk determination (2002-05-14),
9. 6373213 - Rotation controlling apparatus and electronic apparatus (2002-04-16),
10. 5834326 - Process for producing a luminous element of group III nitride (1998-11-10),
11. 5736931 - Remote control system for electronic devices (1998-04-07),
12. 5637680 - Process for the preparation of etoposide phosphate and intermediate (1997-06-10),
13. 5633842 - Disk selection control device for multidisk player (1997-05-27),
14. 5606039 - Etoposide phosphate and preparative intermediates (1997-02-25),
15. 5283562 - Map display apparatus (1994-02-01),

Title: Hitoshi Sato: Innovator in Broadcast and Acoustic Technology

Introduction

Hitoshi Sato is a prominent inventor based in Saitama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of broadcast and acoustic technology, holding a total of 18 patents. His innovative designs have enhanced the way users interact with audio and video information.

Latest Patents

One of Hitoshi Sato's latest patents is a broadcast receiver designed for displaying video information of programs transmitted by broadcast waves. This device features a GPS reception section for clocking, a TV tuner for receiving broadcast waves, and a display that shows video information from multiple programs simultaneously. This allows viewers to check the program contents of various channels at specific times throughout the day. Another notable patent is for a digital acoustic reproducing apparatus, which selects and outputs sound information from a source containing multiple data formats. This apparatus includes components for reading sound information, acquiring data format information, and selecting sound information based on the acquired data.

Career Highlights

Hitoshi Sato has worked with notable companies such as Pioneer Corporation and Pioneer Electronic Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Hitoshi has collaborated with talented individuals, including Toshiyuki Murata and Yukari Mizumura. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and inventions.

Conclusion

Hitoshi Sato's work in broadcast and acoustic technology showcases his innovative spirit and dedication to improving user experiences. His numerous patents reflect his commitment to advancing technology in meaningful ways.

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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