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Foster City, CA, United States of America

Katsumi Nagata

This inventor holds 57 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications, primarily in Automotive Technology. Top assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota Motor North America, Inc.. Active years: 2014-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Katsumi Nagata. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/katsumi-nagata

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 57 

% Patents Active = 78.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 172(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 150(Dec 10, 2025)


Location History:

  • Dearborn, MI (US) (2014 - 2015)
  • Foster, CA (US) (2017)
  • Ann Arbor, MI (US) (2016 - 2018)
  • Foster City, CA (US) (2016 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal53 out of 4,366 
 
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 38,912 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 583 
 
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2014-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Vehicle Dynamics
Camera Calibration
Cabin Monitoring
Bluetooth Security
AI Control
Infotainment Systems
Hazard Detection
Proximity Sensors
Facial Recognition
Autonomous Vehicles
Parking Systems
Gesture Recognition
57 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12728932 - Methods, systems, and devices for reconfiguring and/or extending a bed of a vehicle (2026-09-08),
2. 12657965 - Automated operator interface (2026-06-16),
3. 12639899 - Methods, systems, and devices for providing a virtual ramp preview to a driver of a vehicle (2026-05-26),
4. 12606059 - Methods, systems, and devices for automated ingress and egress for passengers of a vehicle (2026-04-21),
5. 12469300 - Systems, devices, and methods for vehicle camera calibration (2025-11-11),
6. 12410842 - Systems and methods for detecting excessive or uneven wear on a brake pad or a rotor of a vehicle (2025-09-09),
7. 12304492 - Geofenced AI controlled vehicle dynamics (2025-05-20),
8. 12097870 - Intuitive two-dimensional warning indicator systems and methods (2024-09-24),
9. 12024154 - Remotely control in-cabin features (2024-07-02),
10. 11915202 - Remote meeting and calendar support for the in-vehicle infotainment unit (2024-02-27),
11. 11845390 - Cabin monitoring system (2023-12-19),
12. 11805196 - In vehicle infotainment (IVI) hands-free with aux jack (2023-10-31),
13. 11783592 - Sequence recognition from video images (2023-10-10),
14. 11724697 - Geofenced AI controlled vehicle dynamics (2023-08-15),
15. 11702034 - Bluetooth key to lock and unlock accessories (2023-07-18),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Katsumi Nagata

Introduction: Katsumi Nagata, a pioneering inventor based in Foster City, CA, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Katsumi Nagata's latest patents include cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms for autonomous vehicles, revolutionizing the way we approach transportation and safety on the roads.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Nagata has worked with top tech companies in Silicon Valley, leading research teams and spearheading projects that have pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the tech industry.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Katsumi Nagata has collaborated with renowned engineers, data scientists, and researchers from prestigious universities and research institutions worldwide, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in all his projects.

Conclusion: Katsumi Nagata's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating technology that enhances our daily lives make him a true visionary in the field of inventions. His work continues to inspire future generations of inventors to think boldly and push the limits of what is achievable.

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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