Masaaki Ohira

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Alpine Electronics, Inc., Mobilemedia Brain Association, Inc., Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2000-2021.

USPTO Granted Patents = 8 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 37.5

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 3)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 53(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Fukushima, JP (2009)
Iwaki, JP (2000 - 2012)
Tokyo, JP (2013 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

8 out of 937

Alpine Electronics, Inc.

patents

2 out of 3

Mobilemedia Brain Association, Inc.

patents

1 out of 22,006

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2000-2021

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8 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11158316 - In-vehicle device and speech recognition method (2021-10-26),

2. 10915565 - Retrieval result providing device and retrieval result providing method (2021-02-09),

3. 8478522 - Map-updating-data creating method, and map updating method and apparatus (2013-07-02),

4. 8239355 - Map data update method and map data update system (2012-08-07),

5. 7890252 - Map-data-generation device and map-generation method used therefor, and navigation device and route-search method used therefor (2011-02-15),

6. 7490006 - Method of generating map update process data, map update method, and map update apparatus (2009-02-10),

7. 7395150 - Map-updating-data creating method (2008-07-01),

8. 6064322 - Demonstration method and apparatus for vehicle navigation (2000-05-16),

Title: Masaaki Ohira: Innovator in In-Vehicle Technology

Introduction

Masaaki Ohira is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of in-vehicle technology, holding a total of 8 patents. His work focuses on enhancing user interaction with vehicles through advanced speech recognition systems.

Latest Patents

Ohira's latest patents include innovative devices and methods that improve the functionality of in-vehicle systems. One notable patent is for an in-vehicle device that features a first speech recognition unit. This unit is designed to recognize specific words indicating the device and the type of instruction being requested. Additionally, a second speech recognition unit is activated to recognize further instructions based on subsequent voice data. Another significant patent is for a retrieval result providing device, which generates output sentences based on keyword searches. This device enhances the efficiency of information retrieval by processing and refining the results into coherent voice outputs.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Masaaki Ohira has worked with notable companies such as Alpine Electronics, Inc. and Mobilemedia Brain Association, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in the automotive technology sector.

Collaborations

Ohira has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Minoru Sekine and Hitoshi Konishi. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and the successful implementation of his inventions.

Conclusion

Masaaki Ohira's contributions to in-vehicle technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His work continues to influence the way users interact with automotive systems, paving the way for future advancements.