Masao Kimura

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Denso Corporation, Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2020-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masao Kimura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masao-kimura-kq87yvhe

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 9

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 1(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

Years Active: 2020-2025

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9 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12253907 - Monitoring-data processing method and system (2025-03-18),

2. 11784593 - Power supply controller (2023-10-10),

3. 11671560 - In-vehicle camera and vehicle control system (2023-06-06),

4. 11635795 - Power supply system and power supplying method for detecting a short circuit in the feedback (2023-04-25),

5. 11272111 - Image processing apparatus (2022-03-08),

6. 11233938 - Power management apparatus and power management system (2022-01-25),

7. 11210030 - Data storage control device and data storage control system (2021-12-28),

8. 11063507 - Electronic apparatus capable of suppressing negative effects of a switching operation of a power source and control method (2021-07-13),

9. 10609261 - Optical camera to be mounted on vehicles (2020-03-31),

Title: Masao Kimura: Innovator in Monitoring Systems

Introduction

Masao Kimura is a notable inventor based in Kariya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of monitoring systems, holding a total of 9 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of vehicle monitoring technologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a monitoring-data processing method and system. This method is executable by at least one processor within a monitoring-data processing system that includes a control apparatus. The system retrieves monitoring data indicative of the vehicle's surroundings. The method involves processing the retrieved monitoring data and determining if there is a malfunction in the system. In response to a malfunction, the system can switch the control apparatus to a reset state and restart it while retaining data about the malfunction.

Another significant patent is the power supply controller. This device controls the electrical power supplied to a surroundings monitor, which includes an in-vehicle camera and an image processor. The power supply controller features a voltage monitor that assesses whether the operating voltage for the image processor is within a normal range. It adjusts the thresholds of the normal voltage range to ensure stable power supply without unnecessarily restricting the operation of the surroundings monitor.

Career Highlights

Masao Kimura has worked with prominent companies such as Denso Corporation and Canon. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in vehicle monitoring technologies.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Nobuhisa Shimizu and Akiyo Taguchi. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of the technologies they have worked on together.

Conclusion

Masao Kimura's contributions to monitoring systems have significantly impacted vehicle safety and efficiency. His innovative patents reflect his dedication to improving technology in this field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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