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Kyoto, Japan

Hitoshi Yamazaki

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Game Technology. Top assignees: Nintendo Co., Ltd., Hosiden Corporation. Active years: 2006-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hitoshi Yamazaki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hitoshi-yamazaki-7kz1kqzf

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 19

% Patents Active = 94.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 177(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal19 out of 2,813 
 
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 793 
 
Hosiden Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2006-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
Position Detection
Game Controller
Information Processing
Game Apparatus
Calibration Method
Remote Control Function
Input System
Storage Medium
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11272152 - Orientation and/or position estimation system, orientation and/or position estimation method, and orientation and/or position estimation apparatus (2022-03-08),
2. 10709971 - Information processing system, extended input device, and information processing method (2020-07-14),
3. 10173130 - Information processing system, extended input device, and information processing method (2019-01-08),
4. 10115373 - Position detecting system and position detecting program (2018-10-30),
5. 9878236 - Game apparatus having general-purpose remote control function (2018-01-30),
6. 9289680 - Game controller, storage medium storing game program, and game apparatus (2016-03-22),
7. 8887547 - Weight applying unit for calibration and weight applying method for calibration (2014-11-18),
8. 8858336 - Game apparatus having general-purpose remote control function (2014-10-14),
9. 8854279 - Position detecting system and position detecting program (2014-10-07),
10. 8740705 - Game controller, storage medium storing game program, and game apparatus (2014-06-03),
11. 8715074 - Game apparatus, information processing apparatus, storage medium having game program or information processing program stored therein, game system, delay measurement system, image display method, audio output method, and delay measurement method (2014-05-06),
12. 8696462 - Game apparatus having general-purpose remote control function (2014-04-15),
13. 8574080 - Game controller, storage medium storing game program, and game apparatus (2013-11-05),
14. 8387437 - Weight applying unit for calibration and weight applying method for calibration (2013-03-05),
15. 8115699 - Position detecting system and position detecting program (2012-02-14),

Title: Hitoshi Yamazaki: Innovator in Orientation Estimation Technologies

Introduction

Hitoshi Yamazaki is an accomplished inventor based in Kyoto, Japan, renowned for his exceptional contributions to the field of orientation estimation technologies. Holding 19 patents, his work has significantly impacted how devices interact with users in immersive environments.

Latest Patents

Yamazaki's latest innovations include several patents focused on orientation and position estimation. His notable patents encompass a comprehensive orientation and/or position estimation system, method, and apparatus. This innovative system features a movable operating unit that users can hold, equipped with an image capturing section. It also includes a stereoscopic image providing unit that displays a stereoscopic image and utilizes a detection subject portion to determine the user's position and orientation. Based on the captured detection subject portion image, the system generates and displays an accurate stereoscopic image tailored to the user's perspective. Another groundbreaking patent involves an information processing system and an extended input device that transmits data generated from user interactions, enhancing user experience across various information processing applications.

Career Highlights

Hitoshi Yamazaki has collaborated with leading companies in the technology sector, including Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Hosiden Corporation. His work on cutting-edge technologies has played a crucial role in advancing the usability and functionality of consumer electronics, particularly in gaming and interactive display systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Yamazaki has worked closely with esteemed colleagues, including Takao Sawano and Tadashi Sugiyama. These collaborations have enriched his innovative approach, fostering an environment where creative solutions flourish.

Conclusion

With a robust portfolio of 19 patents, Hitoshi Yamazaki continues to push the boundaries of orientation estimation technologies. His contributions reflect a commitment to enhancing user interactions with technology, paving the way for future innovations in this dynamic field.

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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