Hyogo, Japan

Nobou Aoi

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Matsushita Electronics Corporation. Active years: 2001.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nobou Aoi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nobou-aoi

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 9(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2001

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Nobou Aoi: Innovator in Semiconductor Technology

Introduction

Nobou Aoi is a prominent inventor based in Hyogo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of semiconductor technology. His innovative work has led to the development of a unique semiconductor device and its fabrication method.

Latest Patents

Nobou Aoi holds 1 patent for his invention titled "Semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same." This patent describes a process where a first metal film and a first interlayer insulating film are deposited on an insulating film on a semiconductor substrate. A via hole is then formed in the first interlayer insulating film. A second metal film is grown in the via hole to create a via contact, while a recessed portion is formed over the via contact. A cap layer, made from a different material than the first metal film, is formed in the recessed portion. Finally, the first metal film is patterned using a mask pattern to create a lower interconnect.

Career Highlights

Nobou Aoi is associated with Matsushita Electronics Corporation, a leading company in the electronics industry. His work at the company has been instrumental in advancing semiconductor technologies. His innovative approaches have contributed to the development of more efficient and effective semiconductor devices.

Collaborations

Nobou Aoi has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Eiji Tamaoka and Tetsuya Ueda. Their combined expertise has fostered a productive environment for innovation and development in semiconductor technology.

Conclusion

Nobou Aoi's contributions to semiconductor technology exemplify the spirit of innovation. His patent and work at Matsushita Electronics Corporation highlight his role as a key figure in advancing this critical 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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