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Nagoya, Japan

Nobukazu Kurauchi

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Panasonic Corporation, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2004-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nobukazu Kurauchi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nobukazu-kurauchi

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 = 25.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.1

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 170(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Aichi, JP (2012)
  • Nagoya, JP (2004 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 16,454 
 
Panasonic Corporation
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2013

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8429010 - CM data management apparatus/method, pay-program reception terminal/method, pay-program transmission/reception system, and computer-readable storage medium storing computer program to realize these methods (2013-04-23),
2. 8290337 - Reproduction apparatus, reproduction processing circuit, reproduction method, reproduction program, and computer-readable record medium with reproduction program (2012-10-16),
3. 8265274 - Data processing device, data processing method, data processing program, recording medium containing the data processing program and integrated circuit (2012-09-11),
4. 8238438 - Image data transmitting apparatus and method and image data reproducing apparatus and method (2012-08-07),
5. 8218949 - Video information recording device, video information recording method, and recording medium containing the video information recording program (2012-07-10),
6. 7743400 - Video data transmission/reception system in which compressed image data is transmitted from a transmission-side apparatus to a reception-side apparatus (2010-06-22),
7. 7548984 - Stream distribution system, stream server device, cache server device, stream record/playback device, related methods and computer programs (2009-06-16),
8. 7533405 - Nonlinear broadcast system (2009-05-12),
9. 7450646 - Image data transmitting apparatus and method and image data reproducing apparatus and method (2008-11-11),
10. 7369706 - Image-data processing device, image-data processing method, image-data distributing device and image-data transmitting system (2008-05-06),
11. 7313804 - Broadcast program transmission/reception system, method for transmitting/receiving broadcast program, program that exemplifies the method for transmitting/receiving broadcast program, recording medium that is readable to a computer on which the program is recorded, pay broadcast program site, CM information management site, and viewer's terminal (2007-12-25),
12. 6704489 - Resource management system and digital video reproducing/recording apparatus (2004-03-09),

Title: Nobukazu Kurauchi: Innovator in Pay-Program Technology

Introduction

Nobukazu Kurauchi is a prominent inventor based in Nagoya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of pay-program technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing the viewer experience while managing commercial messages (CMs) in pay programs.

Latest Patents

Kurauchi's latest patents include a CM data management apparatus/method, a pay-program reception terminal/method, and a pay-program transmission/reception system. The pay-program transmission/reception system allows for the provision of pay programs at a low viewing fee by incorporating CMs. Viewers who prefer programs without CMs can request a CM-deleted version without receiving a new program. The CM data management apparatus efficiently transmits both CM-inserted programs and their schedules to the pay-program reception terminal upon request. Additionally, his reproduction apparatus is designed to reproduce audio data continuously and seamlessly, without the need for increased storage capacity.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kurauchi has worked with notable companies such as Panasonic Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative technologies in the media and entertainment sectors.

Collaborations

Kurauchi has collaborated with talented individuals in the industry, including Kazuo Kajimoto and Narutoshi Ageishi. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Nobukazu Kurauchi's contributions to pay-program technology demonstrate his commitment to innovation and improving viewer experiences. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the complexities involved in media consumption and the management of commercial content.

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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