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Tokyo, Japan

Masataka Sano

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Aisin Corporation, Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2022-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masataka Sano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masataka-sano-ajn45s3d

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 90.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 3(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 38,970 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 680 
 
Aisin Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 5,207 
 
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
4. 1 out of 18 
 
Cmc Corporation
 patents
5. 1 out of 20,436 
 
Denso Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2022-2026

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12639961 - Careless driving determination apparatus and careless driving determination method (2026-05-26),
2. 12617339 - Driver monitoring device, driver monitoring method, and non-transitory recording medium (2026-05-05),
3. 12552314 - Monitoring device, storage medium storing computer program for monitoring, and monitoring method (2026-02-17),
4. 12227193 - Driver assistance system and driver assistance method (2025-02-18),
5. 12029551 - Drowsiness sign notification system (2024-07-09),
6. 11919522 - Apparatus and method for determining state (2024-03-05),
7. 11897481 - Driver assistance system and driver assistance method (2024-02-13),
8. 11807246 - Drowsiness sign notification system and drowsiness sign notification method (2023-11-07),
9. 11636749 - Drowsiness sign notification system, drowsiness sign notification method, and drowsiness sign notification program (2023-04-25),
10. 11462027 - Eye opening degree calculation device (2022-10-04),
11. 11453401 - Closed eye determination device (2022-09-27),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Masataka Sano

Introduction

Masataka Sano is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo-to, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of driver assistance technologies, holding a total of eight patents. His work focuses on enhancing driver safety and comfort through innovative systems that monitor and assist drivers.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a driver assistance system and method designed to improve driver alertness. This system includes a detector that identifies signs of wakefulness reduction or absent-mindedness in drivers. The navigator utilizes map information to guide the vehicle, while the stimulator applies stimulation to the driver to maintain alertness. Additionally, the voice interactor communicates with the driver, proposing navigation to resting facilities when necessary. Another notable patent is a drowsiness sign notification system, which monitors the driver's state and estimates their drowsiness level. This system accumulates drowsiness points and alerts the driver when they exceed a predetermined threshold, ensuring safer driving conditions.

Career Highlights

Masataka Sano has worked with notable companies in the automotive industry, including Toyota Motor Corporation and CMC Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in vehicle safety technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Sano has collaborated with talented individuals such as Koichiro Yamauchi and Takuya Sakata. These partnerships

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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