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Osaka, Japan

Noriaki Horii

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Bioacoustic Technology. Top assignees: Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2004-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Noriaki Horii. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/noriaki-horii

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 66.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 22(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Osaka, JP (2004 - 2012)
  • Kyoto, JP (2014 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 16,454 
 
Panasonic Corporation
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 13,338 
 
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Biological Sound Sensor
Bioacoustic Testing Device
Control Method
Respiratory Phase Determination
Physiological Sound Examination
Information Presenting Device
Communication Device
Music Reproduction
Data Update Apparatus
Recording Medium
Integrated Circuit
Content Recommendation
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11786208 - Biological sound sensor and biological sound diagnostic device (2023-10-17),
2. 11096652 - Bioacoustic sound testing device and bioacoustic sound testing method (2021-08-24),
3. 10747798 - Control method, processing apparatus, and recording medium (2020-08-18),
4. 10631786 - Biological sound sensor and biological sound diagnostic device (2020-04-28),
5. 10564795 - Control method, processing apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium (2020-02-18),
6. 9597011 - Respiratory phase determination apparatus, respiratory phase determination method and respiratory phase determination program (2017-03-21),
7. 9017269 - Bioacoustic processing apparatus and bioacoustic processing method (2015-04-28),
8. 8882683 - Physiological sound examination device and physiological sound examination method (2014-11-11),
9. 8702628 - Physiological sound examination device (2014-04-22),
10. 8244673 - Information presenting device, information presenting method, information presenting program, and integrated circuit (2012-08-14),
11. 8144196 - Display, display method, and display program (2012-03-27),
12. 7971233 - Communication device, communication method, communication program, storage medium thereof, and integrated circuit (2011-06-28),
13. 7797710 - Content recommendation device (2010-09-14),
14. 7600260 - Information recording medium and reproduction apparatus therefor (2009-10-06),
15. 7522814 - Information recording medium, recording apparatus, editing apparatus, reproduction apparatus, recording method, editing method, and reproduction method (2009-04-21),

Title: Noriaki Horii: Innovator in Bioacoustic Technology

Introduction

Noriaki Horii is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of bioacoustic technology, holding a total of 18 patents. His innovative work focuses on developing devices that enhance the understanding and diagnosis of biological sounds.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are the Biological Sound Sensor and the Biological Sound Diagnostic Device. The Biological Sound Sensor is designed to be in contact with the skin of a living body. It features a casing with an opening that adheres to the skin using a double-sided adhesive membrane. This innovative design allows the microphone within the casing to effectively pick up biological sounds produced by the body. Additionally, the Bioacoustic Sound Testing Device includes a band power calculator that analyzes bioacoustic sounds across various frequency bands. It calculates respiratory airflow reflecting power and specific change reflecting power, ultimately providing valuable index values for medical diagnostics.

Career Highlights

Noriaki Horii has worked with notable companies such as Panasonic Corporation and Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking technologies in the field of bioacoustics.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Noriaki has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Mitsuru Endo and Keiji Icho. These partnerships have fostered an environment of innovation and creativity, leading to the development of advanced bioacoustic technologies.

Conclusion

Noriaki Horii's contributions to bioacoustic technology exemplify his dedication to innovation and improvement in medical diagnostics. His patents and collaborations reflect a commitment to enhancing our understanding of biological sounds, paving the way for future advancements 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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