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Kariya, Japan

Ken Tanabe

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso Corporation, Denso Corpora Tion. Active years: 2018-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ken Tanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ken-tanabe-otptw844

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 38,912 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal7 out of 20,407 
 
Denso Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 240 
 
Denso Corpora Tion
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2018-2026

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12669336 - Information processing device, storage medium storing computer program for information processing, and information processing method (2026-06-30),
2. 12646204 - Angle detecting device, storage medium storing computer program for angle detection and angle detecting method (2026-06-02),
3. 12211291 - Apparatus, method, and computer program for detecting lane boundary (2025-01-28),
4. 10953885 - Road surface detecting apparatus (2021-03-23),
5. 10853666 - Target object estimating apparatus (2020-12-01),
6. 10776649 - Method and apparatus for monitoring region around vehicle (2020-09-15),
7. 10740592 - Three-dimensional object ground-contact determining apparatus (2020-08-11),
8. 10719949 - Method and apparatus for monitoring region around vehicle (2020-07-21),
9. 10438367 - Parallax calculating apparatus (2019-10-08),
10. 10041791 - Object detection apparatus method (2018-08-07),

Title: Ken Tanabe: Innovator in Vehicle Detection Technologies

Introduction

Ken Tanabe is a prominent inventor based in Kariya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of vehicle detection technologies, holding a total of 10 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of vehicular navigation systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is an apparatus, method, and computer program for detecting lane boundaries. This apparatus utilizes one or more processors to input images representing the area around a vehicle. It identifies the types of objects in the image and detects the boundary of the travel lane by analyzing pixel lines. Another notable patent is a road surface detecting apparatus, which includes a camera sensor for capturing images in front of a vehicle. This device calculates parallax information and extracts pixels corresponding to the road surface to determine its gradient.

Career Highlights

Ken Tanabe has worked with notable companies such as Toyota Motor Corporation and Denso Corporation. His experience in these leading automotive firms has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Ken has collaborated with talented individuals, including Naohide Uchida and Hirotake Ishigami. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and the successful implementation of his inventions.

Conclusion

Ken Tanabe's work in vehicle detection technologies showcases his dedication to innovation and safety in the automotive industry. His patents reflect a commitment to improving vehicular navigation systems, making roads safer for everyone.

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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