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Kanagawa, Japan

Shigehiro Asano

This inventor holds 104 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 6 EPO patents, primarily in Semiconductor Memory (CPC class G06F12-0246). Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Memory Corporation, Kioxia Corporation. Active years: 1993-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shigehiro Asano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shigehiro-asano

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 104 

% Patents Active = 72.1

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 1,077(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,029(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Yokohama, JP (1993)
  • Minato-ku, JP (2012)
  • Austin, TX (US) (2004 - 2013)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (1996 - 2014)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2001 - 2020)
  • Yokosuka Kanagawa, JP (2020 - 2023)
  • Abingdon, GB (2023)
  • Tokyo, JP (1997 - 2024)
  • Yokosuka, JP (1999 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal73 out of 53,286 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
silverMedal14 out of 2,955 
 
Toshiba Memory Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal13 out of 3,216 
 
Kioxia Corporation
 patents
4. 8 out of 166,425 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
5. 2 out of 1,799 
 
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
 patents
6. 1 out of 63 
 
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
 patents
7. 1 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1993-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Non-Volatile Memory
Memory Debugging
Storage Device
Error Reporting
Address Mapping
Memory Control
Block Allocation
Semiconductor Device
Data Storage
Volatile Memory
Namespace Resizing
Fixed Pointers
104 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12730748 - Controller for controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory and method of controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory (2026-09-08),
2. 12259813 - Controller for controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory and method of controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory (2025-03-25),
3. 11977481 - Controller for controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory and method of controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory (2024-05-07),
4. 11960719 - Semiconductor storage device with volatile and nonvolatile memories to allocate blocks to a memory and release allocated blocks (2024-04-16),
5. 11847037 - Device and method for high performance memory debug record generation and management (2023-12-19),
6. 11727998 - Memory system and memory control method (2023-08-15),
7. 11675697 - Controller for controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory and method of controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory (2023-06-13),
8. 11513683 - Namespace re-sizing (2022-11-29),
9. 11513682 - Semiconductor storage device with volatile and nonvolatile memories to allocate blocks to a memory and release allocated blocks (2022-11-29),
10. 11482294 - Media error reporting improvements for storage drives (2022-10-25),
11. 11372753 - Memory system and method (2022-06-28),
12. 11301373 - Reconstruction of address mapping in a host of a storage system (2022-04-12),
13. 11269766 - Controller for controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory and method of controlling non-volatile semiconductor memory (2022-03-08),
14. 11189353 - Memory system and memory control method (2021-11-30),
15. 11049581 - Media error reporting improvements for storage drives (2021-06-29),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Shigehiro Asano

Introduction: Shigehiro Asano, a pioneering inventor hailing from Kanagawa, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Asano's latest patents include advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his versatility and forward-thinking approach to invention.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Shigehiro Asano has established himself as a leading figure in the field of innovation, holding numerous patents and receiving accolades for his revolutionary work.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Asano has collaborated with top research institutions, leading companies, and renowned universities, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge-sharing within the industry.

Conclusion: Shigehiro Asano's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the boundaries of technology continue to inspire future generations of inventors and shape the landscape of technological advancements worldwide.

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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