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Toyota, Japan

Norimasa Kobori

This inventor holds 25 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Image Processing Technology. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya University, Toyota Motor Europe. Active years: 2011-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Norimasa Kobori. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/norimasa-kobori

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 25 

% Patents Active = 76.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 92(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Toyota, JP (2011 - 2014)
  • Nagoya, JP (2014 - 2020)
  • Nakano-ku, JP (2020)
  • Brussels, BE (2021 - 2022)
  • Tokyo-to, JP (2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal24 out of 38,912 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 371 
 
Nagoya University
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 96 
 
Toyota Motor Europe
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2011-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Re-identification
Surveillance
Full-body Tracking
Object Recognition
Image Processing
Positioning Systems
Navigation
Lighting State Identification
Model Generation
Depth Estimation
Human Identification
Communication Systems
25 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12694644 - Re-identification system (2026-07-28),
2. 12671792 - Space coupling system and space coupling method (2026-06-30),
3. 12657916 - Model generation method and model generation system (2026-06-16),
4. 12646182 - Full-body tracking system (2026-06-02),
5. 12620132 - Depth estimation apparatus, calibration method, and non-transitory computer readable recording medium (2026-05-05),
6. 12592084 - Apparatus, method, and computer program for identifying state of lighting (2026-03-31),
7. 12573089 - Visual positioning system (2026-03-10),
8. 12519909 - Moving body system (2026-01-06),
9. 12456325 - Method and system and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for human re-identification using image data (2025-10-28),
10. 12348852 - Person identification method, person identification system, and computer readable medium (2025-07-01),
11. 12155969 - Surveillance video output system and surveillance video output method (2024-11-26),
12. 12106643 - Security system, security method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing security program (2024-10-01),
13. 12033397 - Controller, method, and computer program for controlling vehicle (2024-07-09),
14. 11335024 - Method and system for processing an image and determining viewpoints of objects (2022-05-17),
15. 10909717 - Viewpoint recommendation apparatus, recommendation method thereof, and non-transitory computer readable medium (2021-02-02),

Title: Norimasa Kobori: Innovator in Human Re-identification Technology

Introduction

Norimasa Kobori is a prominent inventor based in Toyota, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of human re-identification technology, holding a total of 25 patents. His work focuses on innovative methods and systems that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of person identification.

Latest Patents

Kobori's latest patents include a method and system for human re-identification using image data. This method involves estimating a pose of a human in an image, clipping patches from the image based on the pose, and generating positional information for each patch. The patches are then input into a vision transformer encoder, followed by a neural network to obtain a re-identification result. Another notable patent is a person identification method that collates recognition information from images captured by cameras with user information from antennas, allowing for accurate tracking and identification of individuals.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Norimasa Kobori has worked with notable companies such as Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha and Toyota Motor Europe. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative technologies in the automotive and imaging sectors.

Collaborations

Kobori has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Kazunori Kagawa and Yukinori Fujita. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Norimasa Kobori is a key figure in the realm of human re-identification technology, with a strong portfolio of patents that reflect his innovative spirit. His contributions continue to shape the future of person identification systems.

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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