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Sagamihara, Japan

Motohisa Funabashi

This inventor holds 57 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Engine Control Systems (CPC class 1234). Top assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Engineering Co., Ltd., Hitachi Control Systems, Inc.. Active years: 1982-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Motohisa Funabashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/motohisa-funabashi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 57

% Patents Active = 98.2

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 23

Forward Citations = 1,405(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,387(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (1982)
  • Sagamihara, JP (1985 - 2001)
  • Machida, JP (2004 - 2007)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal57 out of 42,726 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 162 
 
Hitachi Engineering Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 9 
 
Hitachi Control Systems, Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1982-2007

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Areas of Expertise:
Internal Combustion Engines
Adaptive Control
Electronic Control
Fuel Injection
Process Control
Image Processing
Cooperative Control
Fuzzy Inference
Data Prediction
Vehicle Suspension
Pattern Discrimination
Decision Support
57 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7228561 - Open information based access control method (2007-06-05),
2. 6983306 - Inter-device cooperative control method (2006-01-03),
3. 6697836 - Method and apparatus for controlling server (2004-02-24),
4. RE37434 - Condition adaptive-type control method for internal combustion engines (2001-11-06),
5. 5682466 - Information processing apparatus for obtaining output data from plural (1997-10-28),
6. 5638492 - Information processing apparatus and monitoring apparatus (1997-06-10),
7. 5487130 - Fuzzy rule acquisition method and apparatus for fuzzy inference system (1996-01-23),
8. 5463718 - Learning method and apparatus (1995-10-31),
9. 5377308 - Method and system for process control with complex inference mechanism (1994-12-27),
10. 5299301 - Image displaying method and apparatus (1994-03-29),
11. 5274559 - Method for predicting a future value of measurement data and for (1993-12-28),
12. 5265222 - Symbolization apparatus and process control system and control support (1993-11-23),
13. 5251285 - Method and system for process control with complex inference mechanism (1993-10-05),
14. 5208898 - Adaptive knowledge inference method and system (1993-05-04),
15. 5189621 - Electronic engine control apparatus (1993-02-23),

Title: Inventor Motohisa Funabashi

Introduction: Motohisa Funabashi is a renowned inventor based in Sagamihara, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various technological fields.

Latest Patents: Funabashi holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his innovative mindset and forward-thinking approach.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Funabashi has worked with leading research institutions and tech companies to develop cutting-edge solutions that have revolutionized industries worldwide.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Funabashi has collaborated with top engineers, scientists, and inventors, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity that has led to numerous successful projects and inventions.

Conclusion: Motohisa Funabashi's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor in the global tech community.

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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