This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 1 CIPO patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Japan Blower Ind. Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Hirakawa Iron Works, Ltd.. Active years: 1979-2015.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Location History:
- Katano, JP (2003)
- Osaka, JP (1979 - 2004)
- Yokohama, JP (2009)
- Kanagawa, JP (2011 - 2015)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 1979-2015
Title: Seiji Yoshida: Innovator in Vehicle Control and Road Mapping Technologies
Introduction
Seiji Yoshida is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He holds a total of 7 patents that showcase his contributions to vehicle control systems and road mapping technologies. His innovative work has significantly impacted the automotive and navigation industries.
Latest Patents
One of Yoshida's latest patents is an "Apparatus for controlling vehicle opening/closing element." This system utilizes a radiation block to irradiate near-infrared light to the peripheral region of an opening/closing element. It includes a photographing block that captures images illuminated by the near-infrared light, a hand region extraction block that identifies the user's hand region from the brightness of the captured image, and a motion detection block that detects hand motions. The control block then determines if the detected motions align with predetermined motions, commanding the operation of the opening/closing element accordingly.
Another significant patent is the "Method for locating road shapes using erroneous map data." This method allows an information provider to transmit on-road location information, including a string of coordinates representing the road shape of a section. The receiving party can perform shape matching to identify the road section on a digital map, enabling high-accuracy identification of road shapes even with minimal data transmission.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Seiji Yoshida has worked with notable companies such as Japan Blower Industries Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative technologies.
Collaborations
Yoshida has collaborated with talented individuals, including Shinya Adachi and Satoko Miyama, who have contributed to his projects and innovations.
Conclusion
Seiji Yoshida's inventive spirit and dedication to advancing technology have led to significant contributions in vehicle control and road mapping. His patents reflect a commitment to improving user experience and accuracy in navigation systems.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile