This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation. Active years: 2007-2011.
Location History:
- Hirakata, JP (2007 - 2009)
- Osaka, JP (2007 - 2011)
Company Filing History:
4 out of 27,375 
2 out of 16,454 
Years Active: 2007-2011
Title: Kazutoshi Aida: Innovator in Optical Disc Technology
Introduction
Kazutoshi Aida is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical disc technology, holding a total of 6 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of optical recording devices.
Latest Patents
Aida's latest patents include an innovative optical disc device and a recording condition setting method. This invention aims to provide an optical disc device that can automatically determine the optimal recording conditions for an optical disc. The device features an optical pickup for recording data, a data encoder for modulating the data, and a recording timing setting means to establish the timing for data recording. Additionally, it includes a phase error detection means to measure the error amount of a recorded mark, an error convergence means to calculate optimum positioning, and a control means to optimize the recording timing based on feedback.
Another notable patent is the optical disc apparatus, which incorporates a variable gain amplifier (VGA) to amplify the signal extracted by the pickup. It also includes an A/D converter for digital conversion and an amplitude detecting circuit for extracting amplitude information. A gain control circuit calculates a control value for the VGA based on the detected amplitude, while an envelope generating circuit executes operations to correct the VGA's transfer characteristics.
Career Highlights
Kazutoshi Aida has worked with notable companies such as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in optical technologies and innovations.
Collaborations
Aida has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Toshihiko Takahashi and Youichi Ogura. Their combined efforts have further advanced the field of optical disc technology.
Conclusion
Kazutoshi Aida's contributions to optical disc technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in this field. His work continues to influence advancements in data recording and retrieval methods.