Yokohama, Japan

Masahiro Kanazawa

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Semiconductor Design. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Amano Corporation. Active years: 1994-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masahiro Kanazawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masahiro-kanazawa

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 35.7


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 198(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (1999 - 2004)
  • Yokohama, JP (1994 - 2006)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2007)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1994-2007

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Areas of Expertise:
Automatic Circuit Design
Semiconductor Integrated Circuit
Leakage Current Reduction
Logic Circuit Design
Multi-Power Supply
Circuit Design System
Magnetic Card Reader
Flip Flop Circuits
Evaluation System
Supply Method
14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Masahiro Kanazawa: Innovator in Circuit Design

Introduction

Masahiro Kanazawa is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of circuit design, holding a total of 14 patents. His work focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and functionality of electronic circuits.

Latest Patents

Kanazawa's latest patents include an automatic circuit design apparatus, a method for automatically designing a circuit, and a computer program product for executing an application for an automatic circuit design apparatus. The automatic circuit design apparatus features a setting module that establishes an upper limit electric potential of a virtual ground line in a circuit to be designed, utilizing a cell library for low-threshold cells, a cell library for high-threshold cells, and relevant circuit information. Additionally, a layout generator is incorporated to create a layout based on this information and the cell libraries. Another notable patent is for a semiconductor integrated circuit with reduced leakage current, which involves a combination circuit that can switch between an active state and an inactive state based on a control signal.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kanazawa has worked with notable companies such as Toshiba Corporation and Amano Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in circuit design.

Collaborations

Some of Kanazawa's coworkers include Kimiyoshi Usami and Naoyuki Kawabe. Their collaborative efforts have further propelled innovations in the field of circuit design.

Conclusion

Masahiro Kanazawa's contributions to circuit design through his numerous patents highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His work continues to influence the development of efficient electronic circuits.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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