Mikiharu Matsumoto

Title: Mikiharu Matsumoto: Telephone Answering and Caller ID Innovation

Introduction

Mikiharu Matsumoto is an inventor associated with Kanagawa, Japan, and Sony Corporation. His patent work includes a telephone answering unit designed to make caller information and recorded messages easier to manage.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists 1 patent for Matsumoto: “Telephone answering unit with caller ID and variable ring sounds.” The invention displays reception histories sequentially using a dial. When a caller’s name is registered, the unit displays the name; otherwise, it displays the telephone number. It also indicates when a reception includes a recorded message. Users can select a message with the dial and play it directly, avoiding unnecessary messages and calls without recordings.

Career Highlights

Matsumoto’s listed invention combines caller identification, message-status notifications, and dial-based playback in a telephone answering system. The design focuses on helping users find and listen to relevant recorded messages efficiently.

Collaborations

Matsumoto is identified as working with Sony Corporation, and Masato Yamagata is listed as his coworker. The provided information does not specify their roles or the nature of their collaboration.

Conclusion

Mikiharu Matsumoto’s listed patent reflects an effort to make telephone answering systems more convenient through caller information, clear message notifications, and selective playback.