Kanagawa, Japan

Seiji Iwafune

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba. Active years: 1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Seiji Iwafune. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/seiji-iwafune

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 187(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1999

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Seiji Iwafune: Innovator in Interactive Television Technology

Introduction

Seiji Iwafune is a notable inventor based in Kanagawa-ken, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of interactive television technology. His innovative ideas have led to advancements that enhance viewer engagement and interactivity.

Latest Patents

Iwafune holds a patent for a television system designed to provide interactive television programs. This system enables two-way communication between television sets and a server via a communication network. Each interactive television is equipped with a program control unit that manages data exchange between the viewer and the system. Additionally, it features a response receiving unit that identifies viewer responses through input signals. The server is designed to control communications with other nodes and includes a database that stores program procedures along with a response processing function.

Career Highlights

Seiji Iwafune is associated with Toshiba Corporation, where he has contributed to various projects in the realm of television technology. His work has been instrumental in developing systems that allow for a more interactive viewing experience.

Collaborations

Iwafune has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Masahito Takeda and Toshiyuki Takada. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation within the company and the industry.

Conclusion

Seiji Iwafune's contributions to interactive television technology exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in enhancing viewer experiences. His patent and collaborative efforts continue to influence the future of television 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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