Masahiko Ando

This inventor holds 46 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Liquid Crystal Displays. Top assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi-High-Technologies Corporation, Kk Equos Research. Active years: 1990-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 46 (Patent Applications = 7)

% Patents Active = 50.0

EPO Patents = 4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 640(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Hitachi, JP (1996 - 2001)
Kokubunji, JP (2004)
Hatoyama, JP (2009)
Hitachinaka, JP (1998 - 2011)
Cambridge, GB (2009 - 2011)
Yokohama, JP (2016)
Tokyo, JP (1990 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

Hitachi-High-Technologies Corporation

Tokyo Process Service Co., Ltd.

patent

5. 1 out of 76

Torotrak (Development) Limited

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where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1990-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Liquid Crystal Display

Thin Film Transistor

Active Matrix Display

Manufacturing Method

Organic Thin-Film Transistor

Biomolecule Detection

Olfactory Sensing

Field Effect Transistor

Optical Switch

IC Card Apparatus

Reservoir Computing

Patterned Insulating Layer

46 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12314848 - Computer system and model training method (2025-05-27),

2. 11423299 - Device and computer realizing calculation of reservoir layer of reservoir computing (2022-08-23),

3. 11423286 - Computing system and method (2022-08-23),

4. 10338046 - Artificial olfactory sensing system (2019-07-02),

5. 9759681 - Biomolecule detection method, biomolecule detection device and analysis device (2017-09-12),

6. 9292469 - I/O device management method, computer system, and I/O device management program product (2016-03-22),

7. 9051999 - Continuously variable transmission (2015-06-09),

8. 7993820 - Pattern manufacturing equipments, organic thin-film transistors and manufacturing methods for organic thin-film transistor (2011-08-09),

9. 7989143 - Method of manufacturing a semiconductor device having an organic thin film transistor (2011-08-02),

10. 7868323 - Thin film transistor device, image display device and manufacturing method thereof (2011-01-11),

11. 7807496 - Field effect transistor and its manufacturing method (2010-10-05),

12. 7772622 - Field effect transistor and manufacturing method thereof (2010-08-10),

13. 7655947 - Thin film transistor used as a switching element in an active matrix type liquid crystal display device (2010-02-02),

14. 7635860 - Manufacturing method of organic thin-film transistors and equipment for manufacturing the same (2009-12-22),

15. 7622734 - Organic transistor using self-assembled monolayer (2009-11-24),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Masahiko Ando

Introduction: Masahiko Ando is a renowned inventor hailing from Hitachinaka, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Masahiko Ando holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his versatility and forward-thinking approach to invention.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Masahiko Ando has worked with leading tech companies in Japan, spearheading research and development projects that have led to significant advancements in various industries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Masahiko Ando has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and scientists both locally and internationally, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.

Conclusion: Masahiko Ando's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and technologists worldwide.