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Kanagawa, Japan

Nobuaki Honbo

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Nec Lcd Technologies, Ltd., Nlt Technologies, Ltd.. Active years: 2007-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nobuaki Honbo. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nobuaki-honbo

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 36(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kawasaki, JP (2008 - 2009)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2007 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 568 
 
Nec Lcd Technologies, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 398 
 
Nlt Technologies, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2007-2015

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9041641 - Liquid crystal display device, driving control circuit and driving method used in same (2015-05-26),
2. 8896516 - Light emission control circuit, light emission control method, flat illuminating device, and liquid crystal display device having the same device (2014-11-25),
3. 8665205 - Method of driving the backlight of a light-emitting region of an LCD device to reduce the influence of light leaked from neighboring light-emitting regions (2014-03-04),
4. 8456412 - Method of driving the backlight of a liquid crystal display device being effective in reducing an influence by light leaked from other light-emitting regions to one light-emitting region (2013-06-04),
5. 8373691 - Active-matrix bistable display device (2013-02-12),
6. 8004490 - Active-matrix bistable display device (2011-08-23),
7. 7952556 - Liquid crystal display device, driving control circuit and driving method used in same device (2011-05-31),
8. 7489295 - Liquid crystal display device, and light source driving circuit and method to be used in same (2009-02-10),
9. 7459865 - Cold cathode tube lighting device, tube current detecting circuit used in cold cathode tube lighting device, tube current controlling method and integrated circuit (2008-12-02),
10. 7372211 - Cold cathode tube lighting device and driving method and integrated circuit to be used in same (2008-05-13),
11. 7345432 - Inverter circuit for lighting backlight of liquid crystal display and method for driving the same (2008-03-18),
12. 7298358 - Liquid crystal display and driving method used for same (2007-11-20),

Title: Nobuaki Honbo: Innovator in Liquid Crystal Display Technology

Introduction

Nobuaki Honbo is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Honbo has made remarkable advancements that enhance the quality and efficiency of display devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Honbo has developed a liquid crystal display device that improves the quality of images composed of both moving and still images. This innovative device divides each frame of an input video signal into four sub-frames, allowing for enhanced image clarity and responsiveness. Additionally, he has created a light emission control circuit that simplifies power source circuits, thereby reducing costs and power consumption. This circuit includes a constant current circuit that works in conjunction with a power control unit to optimize performance.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Nobuaki Honbo has worked with notable companies such as NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. and NLT Technologies, Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to cutting-edge technologies in the display industry.

Collaborations

Honbo has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Michiaki Sakamoto and Yuji Kondo, to further advance the field of liquid crystal displays. Their combined expertise has led to innovative solutions that address various challenges in display technology.

Conclusion

Nobuaki Honbo's work in liquid crystal display technology exemplifies the impact of innovation on modern visual experiences. His patents and collaborations continue to shape the future of display devices, making significant strides in image quality and energy efficiency.

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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