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Masaaki Kobayashi

This inventor holds 111 USPTO granted patents and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Storage Systems (CPC class 358330). Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Hitachi, Ltd., Nippon Mitsubishi Oil Corporation. Active years: 1980-2022.

USPTO Granted Patents = 111

% Patents Active = 77.5

EPO Patents = 3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 19

Forward Citations = 1,785(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,748(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Odaware, JP (1988)
Kadoma, JP (1999)
Kanagawa-ken, JP (2001)
Kasuga, JP (2004)
Kanagawa, JP (2004 - 2005)
Kawanishi, JP (1980 - 2006)
Yokohama, JP (1992 - 2007)
Hyogo, JP (2010 - 2014)
Odawara, JP (2002 - 2015)
Fukuoka, JP (2003 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

56 out of 27,375

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Nippon Mitsubishi Oil Corporation

patents

4. 5 out of 16,454

Panasonic Corporation

Nippon Oil Corporation

patents

7. 3 out of 13,420

Nissan Motor Company Limited

patents

8. 2 out of 13,338

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

10. 1 out of 834,453

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1980-2022

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Areas of Expertise:

Random Number Generation

Information Processing

Storage Controller

Power Saving Function

Content Shooting Apparatus

Data Processing System

Image Coding

Digital Home Integration

Fiber Channel Connection

Vehicle Restraint System

Electrochromic Device

Antiglare Mirror

111 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11281430 - Random number generation device, information processing device, and random number generation method (2022-03-22),

2. 11190354 - Randomness verification system and method of verifying randomness (2021-11-30),

3. 10230997 - Management device and image processing system (2019-03-12),

4. 9883146 - Communication system, communication apparatus and communication method (2018-01-30),

5. 8929018 - Disk array unit (2015-01-06),

6. 8806125 - Storage system comprising power saving function (2014-08-12),

7. 8706986 - Load equalizing storage controller and control method for the same (2014-04-22),

8. 8643745 - Content shooting apparatus (2014-02-04),

9. 8583877 - Fiber channel connection storage controller (2013-11-12),

10. 8275950 - Fiber channel connection storage controller (2012-09-25),

11. 8219748 - Storage system comprising both power saving and diagnostic functions (2012-07-10),

12. 8208792 - Content shooting apparatus for generating scene representation metadata (2012-06-26),

13. 8185667 - Storage system comprising power saving function (2012-05-22),

14. 8108630 - Storage apparatus, and storage control method using the same (2012-01-31),

15. 7966463 - Asynchronous remote copy system and control method for the same (2011-06-21),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Masaaki Kobayashi

Introduction: Masaaki Kobayashi is a renowned inventor hailing from Yokohama, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various technological fields.

Latest Patents: Kobayashi holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his continuous commitment to innovation.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Kobayashi has worked with leading research institutions and tech companies, spearheading projects that have revolutionized the industry.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Kobayashi has collaborated with top engineers, scientists, and designers, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence in all his endeavors.

Conclusion: Masaaki Kobayashi's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the boundaries of technology make him a true visionary in the world of inventors.

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