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Tokyo, Japan

Shoichi Minagawa

This inventor holds 33 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Surface Acoustic Waves. Top assignee: Clarion Co. Active years: 1980-2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shoichi Minagawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shoichi-minagawa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 33

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 409(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Urawa, JP (1981)
  • Toda, JP (1981 - 1983)
  • Ageo, JP (1980 - 1984)
  • Tokyo, JP (1983 - 2003)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal33 out of 1,057 
 
Clarion Co
 patents

Years Active: 1980-2003

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Areas of Expertise:
Surface Acoustic Wave
Wireless Communication
Spread Spectrum
Parametric Amplifier
Acoustic Devices
Transducer
Impedance Matching
Sputtering Apparatus
Frequency Selector
Elastic Surface Wave
Device Fabrication
Phase Shift Keying
33 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6600430 - Vehicle wireless data communication system (2003-07-29),
2. 5105436 - Spread spectrum receiver (1992-04-14),
3. 5048052 - Spread spectrum communication device (1991-09-10),
4. 5033063 - Surface-acoustic-wave device (1991-07-16),
5. 4841470 - Surface acoustic wave device for differential phase shift keying (1989-06-20),
6. 4757226 - Surface acoustic wave convolver (1988-07-12),
7. 4745378 - Surface acoustic wave device (1988-05-17),
8. 4625184 - Surface acoustic wave device with impedance matching network formed (1986-11-25),
9. 4602183 - Surface acoustic wave device with a 3-phase unidirectional transducer (1986-07-22),
10. 4599532 - Surface acoustic wave device with anti-reflection electrode structure (1986-07-08),
11. 4567393 - Surface acoustic wave device having AlN and ZnO layers on a Si substrate (1986-01-28),
12. 4567392 - Sezawa surface-acoustic-wave device using ZnO(0001)/SiO.sub.2 / (1986-01-28),
13. 4562371 - Rayleigh surface-acoustic-wave device using ZnO(0001)/SiO.sub.2 /Si(111) (1985-12-31),
14. 4543533 - Parametric amplifier (1985-09-24),
15. 4531107 - Acoustic surface wave device (1985-07-23),

Title: Innovations by Shoichi Minagawa: A Pioneer in Wireless Communications

Introduction: Shoichi Minagawa, based in Tokyo, Japan, is a renowned inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 33 patents. His contributions to the field of wireless communication have significantly advanced technological capabilities within the automotive sector.

Latest Patents: Among his latest innovations is a vehicle wireless data communication system. This invention comprises a portable device that includes wireless data communication means and a means for storing a network setting-up code. In addition, it features a vehicle-carried device that also possesses wireless data communication capabilities and storage for a corresponding network setting-up code. This system facilitates a seamless wireless connection between the portable device and the vehicle-carried device once they come within range, enhancing vehicle functionality and user convenience. Another significant patent is the spread spectrum receiver which utilizes a correlator and a pattern matching circuit to improve the reliability of data communication by switching codes when necessary, thereby ensuring a robust communication link.

Career Highlights: Shoichi Minagawa has made significant strides at Clarion Co., where he has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge communication technologies. His work on wireless systems has not only garnered patents but also set new standards in the automotive industry, pushing the boundaries of how vehicles communicate data wirelessly.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Minagawa has collaborated with talented colleagues including Takeshi Okamoto and Teruo Niitsuma. Their combined expertise has further propelled innovations in wireless communication systems, showcasing the importance of teamwork in driving technological advancement.

Conclusion: Shoichi Minagawa's contributions to the field of wireless communication have established him as a prominent figure in innovation. With his impressive array of patents and collaborative spirit, he continues to influence the future of vehicle communication technologies, ensuring they remain at the forefront of digital innovation.

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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