This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1996-2012.
Location History:
- Gifu, JP (1996)
- Osaka, JP (2000 - 2006)
- Hirakata, JP (2009 - 2012)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996-2012
Title: Kazuhiro Ieda: Innovator in Digital Broadcasting Technology
Introduction
Kazuhiro Ieda is a prominent inventor based in Hirakata, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of digital broadcasting technology, holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of digital broadcast receivers and decoder devices.
Latest Patents
One of Ieda's latest patents is a digital broadcast receiver designed for installation in automobiles. This innovative device is capable of performing a channel scan in a relatively short time by identifying the current location using a GPS function. The receiver contains a channel list per region, which includes physical channel information of broadcast stations that may exist in each area. It performs a channel scan based on broadcast data obtained from receiving means for physical channels listed on the channel list in the identified region.
Another notable patent is a decoder device that outputs audio and video in sync without relying on a counter synchronized with a clock reference value. This decoder retrieves Packetized Elementary Stream (PES) and Program Clock Reference (PCR) from Transport Stream (TS) and determines the timing of audio and video output sections by referring to Presentation Time Stamp (PTS) appended to the PES. The device features a local counter output section that counts in a predetermined cycle without adjustment control on the PCR, ensuring seamless audio and video synchronization.
Career Highlights
Kazuhiro Ieda is currently employed at Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., where he continues to innovate in the field of digital broadcasting. His work has significantly impacted the way digital content is received and processed, particularly in automotive applications.
Collaborations
Ieda has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Tetsutaka Yabuta and Hiroshi Horii. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of technology in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Kazuhiro Ieda's contributions to digital broadcasting technology exemplify his innovative spirit and dedication to improving user experience. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing the efficiency of digital broadcast receivers and decoder devices.