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Yokohama, Japan

Kimio Okamoto

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 10 EPO patents, primarily in In-Vehicle Information Systems. Top assignees: Clarion Co, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Other. Active years: 1995-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kimio Okamoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kimio-okamoto

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 62.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 88(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kasukabe, Saitama, JP (2001)
  • Wako, JP (2013)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2014 - 2015)
  • Yokohama, JP (2014 - 2018)
  • Saitama, JP (1995 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 1,057 
 
Clarion Co
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 22,925 
 
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 834,659 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1995-2021

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Areas of Expertise:
In-Vehicle Device
Information System
Content Startup
Navigation Device
Web Bulletin Board
Travel Planning
Suspension System
Electric Field Measurement
Application Execution
Server Device
Coupling Method
Fitting Structure
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10896676 - Server system, information system, and in-vehicle apparatus (2021-01-19),
2. 10137778 - Content startup control device, content startup method, and content startup system (2018-11-27),
3. 10056079 - In-vehicle device, server device, information system, and content start method (2018-08-21),
4. 9813170 - In-vehicle terminal that measures electric field strengths of radio waves from information terminals (2017-11-07),
5. 9766801 - In-car information system, in-car device, and information terminal (2017-09-19),
6. 9288665 - In-car information system, in-car device, and information terminal (2016-03-15),
7. 9244696 - In-car information system, information terminal, and application execution method (2016-01-26),
8. 9080884 - Navigation device, server device, navigation system and program (2015-07-14),
9. 8924145 - Web bulletin board system, travel planning assist method and center server (2014-12-30),
10. 8886398 - In-car information system, in-car device, and information terminal (2014-11-11),
11. 8540261 - Suspension arm attachment structure (2013-09-24),
12. 8444160 - Suspension device (2013-05-21),
13. 7775138 - Wire fixing structure (2010-08-17),
14. 7530587 - Vehicle suspension system (2009-05-12),
15. 6179348 - Tube-connecting fitting and fitting structure (2001-01-30),

Title: Kimio Okamoto: Innovator in Server and In-Vehicle Systems

Introduction

Kimio Okamoto is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of server systems and in-vehicle technology. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Okamoto has established himself as a key figure in innovation.

Latest Patents

Okamoto's latest patents include a server system designed to enhance information retrieval and a content startup control device for vehicles. The server system features a related word storage unit that maintains relationships between registered words, a content storage unit for relevant information, and a communication unit that acquires input words. Additionally, it includes a related word search unit and a content determination unit that provides users with relevant content based on their input.

His content startup control device is designed to improve user experience in vehicles. It consists of a reception unit for user instructions, a vehicle information acquisition unit, and a startup recording unit that logs vehicle information when content is selected. The device also features a condition creation unit that establishes startup conditions based on recorded data, and a content startup control unit that initiates content based on these conditions.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Okamoto has worked with notable companies such as Clarion Co. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address modern technological challenges.

Collaborations

Okamoto has collaborated with talented individuals in the industry, including Noriyuki Abe and Norikazu Nara. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and the successful implementation of his inventions.

Conclusion

Kimio Okamoto is a distinguished inventor whose work in server systems and in-vehicle technology has made a lasting impact. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his commitment to advancing technology and improving user experiences.

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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