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Tokyo, Japan

Masahiro Suzuki

This inventor holds 73 USPTO granted patents and 19 published patent applications and 8 EPO patents, primarily in Automatic Driving Vehicles (CPC class H03F). Top assignees: Micolatta Inc., Showa Denko K.k., Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1984-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masahiro Suzuki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masahiro-suzuki-3cqy3uu3

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 73 

% Patents Active = 57.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 377(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 359(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Adachi, JP (1984)
  • Hachioji, JP (1998 - 2002)
  • Yamanashi-ken, JP (2005 - 2010)
  • Minato-ku, JP (2016)
  • Yokosuka, JP (2015 - 2020)
  • Fujimino, JP (2021 - 2022)
  • Tokyo, JP (1990 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 10 
 
Micolatta Inc.
 patents
silverMedal10 out of 1,961 
 
Showa Denko K.k.
 patents
bronzeMedal7 out of 93,136 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
4. 6 out of 2,680 
 
Pioneer Corporation
 patents
5. 5 out of 476 
 
Kddi Corporation
 patents
6. 5 out of 5,729 
 
Olympus Optical Company, Ltd.
 patents
7. 5 out of 28,957 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents
8. 4 out of 5,300 
 
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
 patents
9. 4 out of 4,980 
 
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
 patents
10. 3 out of 248 
 
Hino Motors, Ltd.
 patents
11. 2 out of 149 
 
Hitachi Powdered Metals Co., Ltd.
 patents
12. 2 out of 36,735 
 
Nec Corporation
 patents
13. 2 out of 16,454 
 
Panasonic Corporation
 patents
14. 2 out of 4 
 
Sound Fun Corporation
 patents
15. 1 out of 39,378 
 
Fujitsu Corporation
 patents
16. 1 out of 4,197 
 
Hughes Aircraft Company
 patents
17. 1 out of 20,399 
 
Hyundai Motor Company
 patents
18. 1 out of 5,883 
 
Kia Corporation
 patents
19. 1 out of 1 
 
Mirai Speaker Inc.
 patent
20. 1 out of 11 
 
Nec Biglobe, Ltd.
 patents
21. 1 out of 5 
 
Nec Informatec Systems, Ltd.
 patents
22. 1 out of 2,903 
 
Seiko Instruments Inc
 patents
23. 1 out of 6 
 
Tokyo Diamond Tools Mfg. Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1984-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Self-Driving Vehicle
Route Calculation
Image Processing
Vehicle Power Management
Vehicle Dispatch Management
Touch Panel Device
Pulsebeat Measurement
Optical Transmission
Solid Electrolytic Capacitor
Communication Device
Manufacturing Method
Signal Transfer Device
73 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12752739 - Vehicle (2026-10-06),
2. 12627929 - Speaker unit and speaker curved diaphragm (2026-05-12),
3. D1096692 - Speaker (2025-10-07),
4. 12358531 - Self-driving vehicle determining route completable within travel time calculated based on remaining amount of vehicle power and non-transitory computer-readable medium configured to store program for the vehicle (2025-07-15),
5. 12093044 - Automatic driving vehicle and program for automatic driving vehicle (2024-09-17),
6. 12090956 - Vehicle and program for vehicle (2024-09-17),
7. 12017684 - Vehicle with controller generating application-usage information, medium storing program for such vehicle, and system having first and second such vehicles (2024-06-25),
8. D1016110 - Rotary disc grinding stone (2024-02-27),
9. 11889259 - Speaker unit and speaker (2024-01-30),
10. 11472437 - Vehicle and program for vehicle for responding to inquiry to usage application (2022-10-18),
11. 11397435 - Automatic driving vehicle and program for automatic driving vehicle (2022-07-26),
12. 11264416 - Image processing apparatus and image processing method (2022-03-01),
13. 11180116 - Vehicle dispatch management system and vehicle dispatch management server (2021-11-23),
14. 11073947 - Touch panel device (2021-07-27),
15. 10980434 - Pulsebeat measurement apparatus (2021-04-20),

Title: Masahiro Suzuki: Pioneering Innovations in Automatic Driving Technology

Introduction

Masahiro Suzuki is an accomplished inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, renowned for his significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, particularly in the realm of automatic driving vehicles. With a remarkable portfolio of 69 patents, Suzuki continues to drive innovation forward in this rapidly evolving industry.

Latest Patents

Among his recent groundbreaking patents, Suzuki has developed an automatic driving vehicle that operates autonomously while incorporating user-defined preferences for post-travel behavior. This innovative vehicle can autonomously navigate to a specified destination based on user-set timeframes, enhancing the overall driving experience for passengers. Additionally, one of his patents involves a vehicle equipped with a sophisticated communication unit and authentication system. This vehicle can connect to a person who has recently exited it and authenticate new users based on their information, ensuring secure access and usage.

Career Highlights

Throughout his distinguished career, Masahiro Suzuki has made significant strides in automotive technology. He has held pivotal roles in well-respected companies, such as Showa Denko K.K. and Micolatta Inc., where he has worked on pioneering advancements in vehicle systems and innovations.

Collaborations

Suzuki's work has frequently involved collaboration with esteemed colleagues, including Yoichiro Sako and Tetsuya Shigeta. Together, they have contributed to the development of cutting-edge solutions within the automotive industry, furthering advancements in automatic driving technologies.

Conclusion

Masahiro Suzuki exemplifies the spirit of innovation within the automotive field. His extensive patent portfolio and collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of automatic driving, making him a prominent figure in the ongoing evolution of transportation technology. As he pushes the boundaries of what is possible, his contributions are set to leave a lasting impact on the industry and the way we perceive transportation in the years to come.

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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