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Ken Imamura

This inventor holds 25 USPTO granted patents and 10 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Vehicle Control Systems. Top assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2012-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 25 (Patent Applications = 10)

% Patents Active = 92.0

EPO Patents = 2

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 14(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Okazaki, JP (2012)
Toyota, JP (2019 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

25 out of 38,837

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

Years Active: 2012-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Abnormality Detection

Oil Condition Estimation

Hydraulic Pressure Calculation

Deterioration Estimation

Noise Determination

Gear-Shifting Control

Temperature Estimation

Control Device

Vehicle Learning

Fault Evaluation

Data Analysis

Component Selection

25 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12384372 - Method for training a mapping for outputting an abnormality determination variable for a specific component mounted on a vehicle (2025-08-12),

2. 12315314 - Vehicle component selection method (2025-05-27),

3. 12085555 - Deterioration estimation device, deterioration estimation method, and non-transitory storage medium that detects a degree of deterioration of oil based on color, hydrogen ion concentration and foreign matter (2024-09-10),

4. 12033443 - Abnormality cause determining device, vehicular control device, and vehicular control system (2024-07-09),

5. 12014585 - Unusual-noise determination device for vehicle (2024-06-18),

6. 11959545 - Vehicle control device, vehicle control system, vehicle learning device, and vehicle learning method (2024-04-16),

7. 11692894 - Oil pressure estimation device and storage medium (2023-07-04),

8. 11674946 - Oil condition estimation apparatus, vehicle control apparatus, vehicle control system, and data analysis apparatus (2023-06-13),

9. 11649892 - Hydraulic pressure calculation apparatus (2023-05-16),

10. 11614131 - Apparatus, system, and vehicle control apparatus (2023-03-28),

11. 11566966 - Method of specifying location of occurrence of abnormal sound, non-transitory storage medium, and in-vehicle device (2023-01-31),

12. 11519495 - Heat load estimation device and heat load estimation method for friction engaging element (2022-12-06),

13. 11421781 - Oil pressure learning method of automatic transmission, control device thereof, and control system thereof (2022-08-23),

14. 11420646 - Control system (2022-08-23),

15. 11420644 - Vehicle control device, vehicle control system, and vehicle learning device (2022-08-23),

Title: Ken Imamura - Innovator at Toyota

Introduction: Ken Imamura is a renowned inventor based in Toyota, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the automotive industry.

Latest Patents: Ken Imamura holds several patents related to hybrid vehicle technology, including advancements in electric motors and energy management systems.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades at Toyota, Ken Imamura has played a pivotal role in the development of fuel-efficient vehicles and sustainable transportation solutions. His innovative ideas have significantly influenced the direction of the automotive sector.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Ken Imamura has collaborated with top engineers, researchers, and designers within Toyota, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. His ability to work in multidisciplinary teams has led to the successful implementation of cutting-edge technologies in Toyota's vehicles.

Conclusion: Ken Imamura's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor in the automotive industry. His work continues to inspire future generations of inventors and engineers to push the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable transportation.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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