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Hachioji, Japan

Ken Sato

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Olympus Corporation, Opto Design, Inc.. Active years: 2013-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ken Sato. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ken-sato-7ec8kd4g

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 76.5


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 27(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nagano, JP (2013 - 2017)
  • Hachioji, JP (2014 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 8,306 
 
Olympus Corporation
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 12 
 
Opto Design, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2013-2022

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17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11478305 - Bend information computation apparatus and endoscope system (2022-10-25),
2. 11399697 - Bend information computation apparatus, endoscope system including the apparatus, and bend information computation method (2022-08-02),
3. 10842359 - Curvature sensor and endoscope apparatus equipped with the same (2020-11-24),
4. 10813701 - System, method and computer program product for bend information estimation (2020-10-27),
5. 10729313 - Bend information computation apparatus, endoscope system including bend information computation apparatus, bend information computation method, and program for bend information computation (2020-08-04),
6. 10571253 - Shape estimation device, endoscope system including shape estimation device, shape estimation method, and program for shape estimation (2020-02-25),
7. 10197386 - Bend information computation apparatus (2019-02-05),
8. 10034654 - Ultrasound unit and ultrasound endoscope (2018-07-31),
9. 10016120 - Curvature sensor and endoscope apparatus (2018-07-10),
10. 9757009 - In vivo information acquiring apparatus (2017-09-12),
11. 9282880 - Wireless power supply apparatus, power transmission coil unit, and wireless power supply system (2016-03-15),
12. 9081229 - Surface light source unit, surface illumination device, and liquid crystal display device (2015-07-14),
13. 9062848 - Light source device and illumination device including the light source device (2015-06-23),
14. 8915840 - Capsule-type medical device, power supply apparatus, and power supply system (2014-12-23),
15. 8690380 - Surface illumination method using point light source, linear light source device, and surface illumination device using linear light source device (2014-04-08),

Title: Ken Sato: Innovator in Bend Information Computation

Introduction

Ken Sato is a prominent inventor based in Hachioji, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical technology, particularly in the development of bend information computation apparatuses and endoscope systems. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Sato's work has advanced the capabilities of light-guiding technologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Sato has developed a bend information computation apparatus and an endoscope system. The bend information computation apparatus includes a generation unit that produces suppression information to mitigate variations in spectrum not caused by bends in the detection target. This apparatus also features a bend information arithmetic operator that processes various information to determine bend direction and magnitude. The endoscope system incorporates this technology to enhance its functionality and accuracy.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Ken Sato has worked with notable companies such as Olympus Corporation and Opto Design, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to innovative projects in optical technology.

Collaborations

Sato has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Hiromasa Fujita and Eiichi Sato. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Ken Sato's contributions to the field of optical technology through his inventions and patents have made a lasting impact. His innovative work continues to influence advancements in bend information computation and endoscopic systems.

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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