Yokohama, Japan

Naoaki Kawana

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba. Active years: 2004-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Naoaki Kawana. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/naoaki-kawana

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 3 

% Patents Active = 33.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 10(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ome, JP (2004)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2014)
  • Yokohama, JP (2015)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2004-2015

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Naoaki Kawana: Innovator in Disk Storage Technology

Introduction

Naoaki Kawana is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of disk storage technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His innovative work focuses on improving the efficiency and management of storage devices.

Latest Patents

One of Kawana's latest patents is a "Disk storage apparatus and method for managing storage area." This invention includes a disk with a storage area, a storage device for management information, and a controller. The storage area is divided into multiple sections, and the management information indicates the use priority or rank of each area. This prioritization is based on a quality index related to read and write operations. The controller selects a high-priority area for writing operations, enhancing overall efficiency.

Another notable patent is the "Magnetic disk device and writing method of a magnetic disk." This invention features a first magnetic head for one disk surface and a second magnetic head for another. It includes a skip processor to prevent the selection of the second head during writing operations by the first head. The device intelligently selects the appropriate head based on the write environment, ensuring optimal data writing processes.

Career Highlights

Naoaki Kawana is associated with Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, a leading company in technology and electronics. His work at Toshiba has allowed him to develop groundbreaking technologies that have impacted the industry significantly.

Collaborations

Kawana has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Shingo Takeda and Katsuhiko Kaida. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of disk storage technologies.

Conclusion

Naoaki Kawana's innovative contributions to disk storage technology demonstrate his commitment to enhancing data management and efficiency. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the complexities involved in storage systems, making him a valuable figure in the field.

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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