This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Managment Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Naoki Tomoda and Tunnel Lighting Innovation.
Introduction
Naoki Tomoda is an inventor associated with Shiga, Japan. His patent work includes a lighting system designed for tunnels along roads, combining illumination with image capture of an irradiated section of a tunnel wall.
Latest Patents
The provided information identifies one patent for Tomoda: 1 patent, titled “Lighting system.” The system includes a housing mounted on a tunnel’s inner wall, a light source, an optical member, and a shooting unit. The optical member directs one bundle of light toward the road and another toward the tunnel wall. The shooting unit captures at least part of the wall area illuminated by the second bundle.
Career Highlights
Tomoda is associated with Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd. His listed patent reflects an approach that integrates road lighting and imaging within a single tunnel-mounted system.
Collaborations
Itaru Onishi is identified as Tomoda’s coworker. The available information does not specify their roles or describe any joint work beyond this association.
Conclusion
Naoki Tomoda’s listed invention combines tunnel illumination with imaging of the tunnel wall, illustrating a practical application of lighting and optical design.
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