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Hamamatsu, Japan

Minoru Kitamura

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Yamaha Corporation. Active years: 1992-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Minoru Kitamura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/minoru-kitamura-zd25sisc

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 43(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 5,501 
 
Yamaha Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2007

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7274789 - Information recording/reproducing apparatus with security measure (2007-09-25),
2. 5481066 - Automatic performance apparatus for storing chord progression suitable (1996-01-02),
3. 5350883 - Electronic musical instrument with a pedal (1994-09-27),
4. 5196640 - Control mechanism for electronic musical instrument (1993-03-23),
5. 5164531 - Automatic accompaniment device (1992-11-17),

Title: Minoru Kitamura: Innovator in Information Technology and Music

Introduction

Minoru Kitamura is a prominent inventor based in Hamamatsu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of information technology and electronic musical instruments. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Kitamura's work reflects his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology.

Latest Patents

One of Kitamura's latest patents is an information recording/reproducing apparatus with a security measure. This invention involves recording data on a medium that has a unique medium ID. An additional ID is generated based on the medium ID, and the data is encrypted and recorded along with this additional ID. During reproduction, both IDs are read and compared to ensure the data's integrity, effectively preventing unfair use.

Another notable patent is an automatic performance apparatus for storing chord progressions suitable for electronic musical instruments. This apparatus allows users to designate a desired performance style, such as rock or jazz, and automatically selects chord progression patterns from a stored database. The system then plays an automatic performance based on the selected patterns, enhancing the musical experience.

Career Highlights

Minoru Kitamura is currently associated with Yamaha Corporation, a leading company in the music and audio equipment industry. His work at Yamaha has allowed him to merge his passion for music with his expertise in technology, resulting in innovative products that cater to musicians and music enthusiasts alike.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kitamura has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Tsutomu Imaizumi and Susumu Ishibashi. These collaborations have contributed to the development of groundbreaking technologies in the music industry.

Conclusion

Minoru Kitamura's contributions to information technology and electronic music have established him as a key figure in his field. His innovative patents and work at Yamaha Corporation continue to influence the way music is created and enjoyed.

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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