This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Koito Manufacturing., Ltd.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Satoshi Kihara and Vehicle Lighting Innovation.
Introduction
Satoshi Kihara is an inventor associated with Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Shizuoka, Japan. His patent work addresses vehicle lighting and the control of light distribution in response to conditions ahead of a vehicle.
Latest Patents
Kihara is named on 1 patent: “Light Distribution Controlling Device, Vehicle Lamp System, and Light Distribution Controlling Method.” The invention determines a light distribution pattern with a dimmed portion positioned to overlap a dimming target in the region ahead of a vehicle. It processes an image of that region using a structuring element to expand a detected luminous point into a dilated region, then uses that region to determine where to dim the light. The device can adjust the structuring element’s size or the position of its pixel of interest according to vehicle speed or turning rate.
Career Highlights
Kihara’s listed patent reflects work on adaptive vehicle lighting, combining image processing with vehicle-motion information to control illumination. His association with Koito Manufacturing connects this invention to the automotive lighting industry.
Collaborations
The patent identifies Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. as Kihara’s company affiliation. The available information does not specify additional collaborators.
Conclusion
Satoshi Kihara’s patent focuses on adapting vehicle light distribution to detected targets and driving conditions, contributing to the development of responsive automotive lighting systems.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile