Koichi Watanabe

This inventor holds 49 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Optical Information Technology. Top assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi-Lg Data Storage, Inc., Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1995-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Koichi Watanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/koichi-watanabe-kbzcbekd

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 49 (Patent Applications = 13)

% Patents Active = 20.4

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 130(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Hitachi, JP (1995 - 2013)
Minato-ku, JP (2012 - 2014)
Hachioji, JP (2006 - 2016)
Tokyo, JP (2007 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

Hitachi-Lg Data Storage, Inc.

patents

12 out of 365

Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd.

patents

4. 3 out of 215

Kabushiki Kaisha Yakult Honsha

patents

5. 2 out of 2,874

Hitachi-High-Technologies Corporation

patents

6. 1 out of 1,386

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation

patents

7. 1 out of 203

Hitachi Media Electronics Co., Ltd.

patents

8. 1 out of 1

Japan as Represented by Director-General of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management

patent

9. 1 out of 1,328

Japan Science and Technology Agency

patents

10. 1 out of 16,454

Panasonic Corporation

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1995-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Optical Recording

Optical Measurement

Satellite Systems

Information Recording

Terahertz Wave

Cell Monitoring

Quality Evaluation

Optical Disc Drive

Light Measurement

Sample Transfer

Multilayered Optical Disk

Variable Mirror Actuator

49 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12420956 - Artificial satellite and artificial satellite system (2025-09-23),

2. 12291355 - Space structure control system and space structure control method (2025-05-06),

3. 11041760 - Optical measurement device and optical measurement method (2021-06-22),

4. 10018557 - Terahertz wave measuring device (2018-07-10),

5. 9985491 - Stator coil, axial gap-type rotating electric machine, and method for manufacturing same (2018-05-29),

6. 9978004 - Information recording medium, information recording method, and information reproduction method (2018-05-22),

7. 9778077 - Optical fiber sensor device (2017-10-03),

8. 9773521 - Information recording device and information recording method (2017-09-26),

9. 9658054 - Optical measuring apparatus (2017-05-23),

10. 9653108 - Optical recording device, optical recording method, and optical recording medium (2017-05-16),

11. 9625389 - Light measuring device and light measuring method (2017-04-18),

12. 9542969 - Optical recording medium and optical information playback method (2017-01-10),

13. 9477875 - Cell monitoring device, cell monitoring method and program thereof (2016-10-25),

14. 9384380 - Information recording media, information reproduction apparatus, and information reproducing method (2016-07-05),

15. 9293168 - Quality evaluation method, information recording medium, optical disc device and recording/reproducing system (2016-03-22),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Koichi Watanabe

Introduction: Koichi Watanabe, a pioneering inventor hailing from Hachioji, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking inventions and patents.

Latest Patents: Watanabe's latest patents include a cutting-edge robotics system designed to streamline manufacturing processes, a revolutionary medical device for non-invasive treatment, and a sustainable energy solution utilizing renewable resources.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Watanabe has established himself as a leading figure in the field of innovation. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the prestigious Inventor of the Year award in Japan.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Watanabe has collaborated with top research institutions, leading companies, and renowned universities to further advance his inventions. His collaborative efforts have resulted in groundbreaking technologies that have reshaped various industries.

Conclusion: Koichi Watanabe's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating transformative technologies have solidified his position as a trailblazing inventor in the global landscape of inventions and patents.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.