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Kanagawa, Japan

Masashi Kon

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 2006-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masashi Kon. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masashi-kon

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 17.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.1

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 510(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 58,147 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2006-2010

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17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7644443 - Content distribution system, content distribution method, information processing apparatus, and program providing medium (2010-01-05),
2. 7516493 - Content distribution system, content distribution method, information processing apparatus, and program providing medium (2009-04-07),
3. 7484246 - Content distribution system, content distribution method, information processing apparatus, and program providing medium (2009-01-27),
4. 7457848 - Over-network resource distribution system and mutual authentication system (2008-11-25),
5. 7310732 - Content distribution system authenticating a user based on an identification certificate identified in a secure container (2007-12-18),
6. 7287158 - Person authentication system, person authentication method, information processing apparatus, and program providing medium (2007-10-23),
7. 7243238 - Person authentication system, person authentication method, information processing apparatus, and program providing medium (2007-07-10),
8. 7185193 - Person authentication system, person authentication method, and program providing medium (2007-02-27),
9. 7184986 - Content transaction system and method, and program providing medium therefor (2007-02-27),
10. 7152158 - Public key certificate issuing system, public key certificate issuing method, information processing apparatus, information recording medium, and program storage medium (2006-12-19),
11. 7149894 - Public-key certificate issuance request processing system and public-key certificate issuance request processing method (2006-12-12),
12. 7103778 - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program providing medium (2006-09-05),
13. 7100044 - Public key certificate using system, public key certificate using method, information processing apparatus, and program providing medium (2006-08-29),
14. 7096363 - Person identification certificate link system, information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program providing medium (2006-08-22),
15. 7059516 - Person authentication system, person authentication method, information processing apparatus, and program providing medium (2006-06-13),

Title: Masashi Kon: Innovator in Content Distribution Technology

Introduction

Masashi Kon is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of content distribution technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the security and efficiency of content transactions across various platforms.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are innovations related to a content distribution system, content distribution method, information processing apparatus, and program providing medium. These patents describe a secure container that includes content encrypted by a content key and container information set for a content transaction. The container information features a list of person identification certificate identifiers. During secondary distribution among user devices, usage control status information is generated and stored in a device after the primary distribution of the content. This process allows for the identification of an identification certificate in reference to the list, enabling person authentication. When the authentication is affirmative, each user device can utilize the transmitted content.

Career Highlights

Masashi Kon has built a successful career at Sony Corporation, where he has been instrumental in developing innovative technologies that enhance user experience and security in content distribution. His expertise in this area has positioned him as a key figure in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Masashi has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Ichiro Futamura and Yoshihito Ishibashi. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of technology in content distribution and have fostered a collaborative environment for innovation.

Conclusion

Masashi Kon's contributions to content distribution technology exemplify his commitment to innovation and security. His patents and work at Sony Corporation continue to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements.

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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