Koji Kanazawa

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba. Active years: 2003-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 22.2

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 300(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Ome, JP (2006 - 2010)
Tokyo, JP (2003 - 2013)
Oume, JP (2007 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

9 out of 53,240

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

patents

Years Active: 2003-2026

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9 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12665754 - Key management device, quantum cryptography communication system, key management method, and computer program product (2026-06-23),

2. 8396345 - AV information reproducing system and a reproducing method applied to the same system (2013-03-12),

3. 8355504 - AV communication control circuit for realizing copyright protection with respect to radio LAN (2013-01-15),

4. 7685422 - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program (2010-03-23),

5. 7664021 - Recording and reproducing apparatus and file transfer method (2010-02-16),

6. 7440675 - AV information reproducing system and a reproducing method applied to the same system (2008-10-21),

7. 7308098 - AV communication control circuit for realizing copyright protection with respect to radio LAN (2007-12-11),

8. 7096011 - Electronic apparatus and service providing method used in the electronic apparatus (2006-08-22),

9. 6580870 - Systems and methods for reproducing audiovisual information with external information (2003-06-17),

Title: Koji Kanazawa: Innovator in AV Technology

Introduction

Koji Kanazawa is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of audio-visual (AV) technology, holding a total of 9 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the reproduction of AV information and ensuring copyright protection in digital communications.

Latest Patents

One of Kanazawa's latest patents is an AV information reproducing system and a reproducing method applied to the same system. This innovative system allows for the reproduction of AV information from recording mediums, such as DVDs, while also acquiring related information relevant to specific stream information through resources on a computer network. The system enables users to click on a Web mark displayed on the screen, linking them to a Web server and accessing relevant Web pages that conform to parental or attribute information set in the system.

Another notable patent is an AV communication control circuit designed to realize copyright protection with respect to radio LAN. This circuit is suitable for a radio LAN-LSI in a radio AV transmission/reception device. It includes a copyright protection processing unit that carries out copyright protection processing for AV data, a selection unit that chooses between AV data from an AV stream signal line and general-purpose bus, and a transmission control unit that manages the transmission of selected AV data to a network.

Career Highlights

Koji Kanazawa is associated with Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, a leading company in technology and electronics. His work at Toshiba has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address the challenges of AV information reproduction and copyright protection.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kanazawa has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Sachiko Yasukawa and Hiroshi Isozaki. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in the AV sector.

Conclusion

Koji Kanazawa's contributions to AV technology through his patents and work at Toshiba highlight his role as an influential inventor in the field. His innovative systems and methods continue to shape the way AV information is reproduced and protected in the digital age.