Koji Naniwada

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 2007-2013.

USPTO Granted Patents = 12 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 25.0

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 36(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Kanagawa, JP (2009 - 2012)
Tokyo, JP (2007 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

12 out of 58,145

Sony Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2007-2013

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12 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8385480 - Receiving apparatus and receiving method (2013-02-26),

2. 8385396 - Waveform equalizer and method for controlling the same, as well as receiving apparatus and method for controlling the same (2013-02-26),

3. 8290099 - Phase noise limiting apparatus, phase noise limiting method, receiving apparatus, receiving method, and programs (2012-10-16),

4. 8268660 - Process for fabricating micromachine (2012-09-18),

5. 8170170 - Carrier synchronizing circuit and carrier synchronizing method (2012-05-01),

6. 8045945 - Reception apparatus, reception method and program (2011-10-25),

7. 8045658 - Reception apparatus, reception method and program (2011-10-25),

8. 7893796 - High frequency device, power supply device and communication apparatus (2011-02-22),

9. 7517711 - MEMS type resonator, process for fabricating the same and communication unit (2009-04-14),

10. 7498901 - Filter device and transmitter-receiver utilizing beam-structured micro-resonators (2009-03-03),

11. 7463116 - Micro-resonator, frequency filter and communication apparatus (2008-12-09),

12. 7286027 - Microresonator, manufacturing method, and electronic apparatus (2007-10-23),

Title: Innovations of Koji Naniwada

Introduction

Koji Naniwada is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the area of receiving apparatus and waveform equalization. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Naniwada continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

Latest Patents

Naniwada's latest patents include a receiving apparatus and method that features a first correlation value computation section, an operation section, a second correlation value computation section, a decoding section, and a determination section. Another notable invention is a waveform equalizer and method for controlling the same, which aims to enhance receiving characteristics. This invention involves a filter that registers an input DT, multipliers that multiply outputs from the registers by filter coefficients, and an adder that sums the outputs from the multipliers to acquire DT. The invention can operate as a symbol rate equalizer or a fractionally spaced equalizer, providing improved waveform equalization for input signals.

Career Highlights

Naniwada has had a successful career at Sony Corporation, where he has been able to apply his innovative ideas and technical expertise. His work has significantly impacted the development of advanced receiving technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Naniwada has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Shun Mitarai and Masahiro Tanaka. These collaborations have further enriched his contributions to the field.

Conclusion

Koji Naniwada is a distinguished inventor whose work in receiving apparatus and waveform equalization has led to numerous patents and advancements in technology. His ongoing contributions continue to shape the future of innovation in the industry.