This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2018.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2018
Title: Sumio Akai and Infrared Sensor Innovation.
Introduction
Sumio Akai is an inventor associated with Mie, Japan, and Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd. His patent work includes an infrared sensor design intended to improve sensitivity while limiting heat generation and manufacturing cost.
Latest Patents
Akai is credited with 1 patent: “Infrared Sensor Having Improved Sensitivity and Reduced Heat Generation.” The invention describes an infrared sensor with a first infrared-absorbing portion, an infrared-sensing portion that detects radiation absorbed by it, and multiple spaced-apart metal protrusions on its surface. The protrusions improve infrared absorption, which can increase sensitivity or help reduce added heat capacity.
Career Highlights
Akai’s listed patent reflects work on sensor design and the performance of infrared-detection components. The disclosed approach focuses on improving absorption while balancing sensitivity, heat capacity, and manufacturing cost.
Collaborations
Akai’s listed coworkers include Yosuke Hagihara and Katsumi Kakimoto. His company affiliation is Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Conclusion
Sumio Akai’s patent describes a practical infrared-sensor design that uses spaced metal protrusions to improve absorption and support better sensing performance.
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