This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2021-2022.
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Location History:
- Nagoya, JP (2021)
- Toyota, JP (2022)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2021-2022
Title: Shigeru Chiba: Innovator in Automotive Technology
Introduction
Shigeru Chiba is a prominent inventor based in Nagoya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in the field of vehicle control systems. With a total of 2 patents, Chiba's work focuses on enhancing the safety and functionality of motor vehicles.
Latest Patents
Chiba's latest patents include innovative technologies for motor vehicles. One of his patents describes a motor vehicle that recognizes a shift position in response to the user's shift operation of a shift lever. This vehicle controls its driving system based on the shift position, as well as the user's accelerator, brake, and steering operations. In the event of a predetermined abnormality that prevents the recognition of the shift position, the vehicle sets an abnormality-time shift position using vehicle peripheral information and notifies the user. Additionally, when a moving direction is set by a separate unit, the vehicle can reset the abnormality-time shift position accordingly.
Another patent involves an electronic control unit that recognizes a shift position based on the user's shift operation. This unit controls a drive device based on the shift position, accelerator operation, brake operation, and steering operation. If a predetermined abnormality occurs, the electronic control unit sets an abnormality-time shift position based on surrounding information and adjusts the drive device accordingly.
Career Highlights
Chiba is currently employed at Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, a leading automotive manufacturer. His work at Toyota has allowed him to develop and implement cutting-edge technologies that improve vehicle performance and safety.
Collaborations
Chiba collaborates with fellow inventor Shinichiro Minegishi, contributing to the advancement of automotive technologies through their combined expertise.
Conclusion
Shigeru Chiba's innovative patents and contributions to the automotive industry highlight his role as a key inventor in vehicle technology. His work continues to influence the development of safer and more efficient motor vehicles.
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