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Kanagawa, Japan

Masato Yokota

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 1994-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masato Yokota. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masato-yokota

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 62.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 59(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JP (1994 - 1997)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2003 - 2004)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 58,145 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2004

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6721118 - Recording medium library device and control method thereof (2004-04-13),
2. 6598117 - Recording medium library device and control method thereof (2003-07-22),
3. 6577325 - Recording medium library apparatus and method for operating the same (2003-06-10),
4. 6553456 - Library device and logical number allocating method therefor (2003-04-22),
5. 6539459 - Library device, operating mode setting method therefor (2003-03-25),
6. 6507889 - Recording medium library device and control method thereof (2003-01-14),
7. 5659877 - System for distributing broadcasting material and identifying segment (1997-08-19),
8. 5315444 - Cassette autochanger systems (1994-05-24),

Title: Masato Yokota: Innovator in Recording Medium Technology

Introduction

Masato Yokota is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of recording medium technology, holding a total of 8 patents. His innovative work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of cassette libraries and their associated technologies.

Latest Patents

One of Yokota's latest patents is a recording medium library device and control method. This invention features a cassette library equipped with a driving apparatus, cassette housing shelves, and a cassette carrier. The library controller simulates the use of driving apparatuses with continuous address numbers in the host computer, even when physically discontinuous address numbers are allocated. This innovation allows for the setting of occupancy for a driving apparatus with an arbitrary address number. Additionally, the library controller automates the cleaning process of the recording reproduction head by using a cleaning cassette, which is carried back to the housing section after the cleaning work is completed.

Career Highlights

Masato Yokota has built a successful career at Sony Corporation, where he has been able to apply his inventive skills to develop cutting-edge technologies. His work has not only enhanced the functionality of recording devices but has also contributed to the overall efficiency of media management systems.

Collaborations

Yokota has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Toru Yumine and Nobuhiro Tsurumaki. Their combined expertise has fostered an environment of innovation and creativity within their projects.

Conclusion

Masato Yokota's contributions to the field of recording medium technology exemplify the spirit of innovation. 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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