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Aichi, Japan

Susumu Yoshida

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Unmanned Vehicle Control. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Meidensha, Kabushiki Kaisha Toyoda Jidoshokki Seisakusho, Sony Corporation. Active years: 1976-1989.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Susumu Yoshida. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/susumu-yoshida-ine3ssrl

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 459(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JA (1976)
  • Tokyo, JP (1980)
  • Naritanishi, JP (1979 - 1982)
  • Aichi, JP (1985)
  • Kakamigahara, JP (1987)
  • Gifu, JP (1988)
  • Kagamihara, JP (1989)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 246 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Meidensha
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 1,343 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toyoda Jidoshokki Seisakusho
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 58,147 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1976-1989

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Areas of Expertise:
Driverless Vehicle
Unmanned Vehicle
Control System
Steering Control
Loading Mechanism
Fork Lift Truck
Video Signal Processing
Current Control Circuit
Remote Power Control
Testing Apparatus
Chopper Circuit
Operating Apparatus
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4884202 - Programmable driverless vehicle (1989-11-28),
2. 4775023 - Riderless vehicle steering control apparatus (1988-10-04),
3. 4716530 - System for automatically controlling movement of unmanned vehicle and (1987-12-29),
4. 4665489 - Unmanned vehicle control system and method (1987-05-12),
5. 4665487 - Unmanned vehicle control system and method (1987-05-12),
6. 4520443 - Control device for loading and unloading mechanism (1985-05-28),
7. 4517645 - Control device for loading and unloading mechanism (1985-05-14),
8. 4509127 - Control device for loading and unloading mechanism (1985-04-02),
9. 4499541 - Input circuit of a fork lift truck control system for a fork lift truck (1985-02-12),
10. 4491918 - Method and system for horizontally controlling a fork for a fork lift (1985-01-01),
11. 4322742 - Method and apparatus for improving the sharpness of a video picture (1982-03-30),
12. 4242714 - Current control circuit (1980-12-30),
13. 4195257 - Testing apparatus for a circuit assembly (1980-03-25),
14. 4170785 - Video signal reproducing apparatus with electron beam scanning velocity (1979-10-09),
15. 3968420 - Chopper circuit arrangement (1976-07-06),

Title: Innovations of Susumu Yoshida

Introduction

Susumu Yoshida is a prominent inventor based in Aichi, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of programmable driverless vehicles. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Yoshida has made remarkable advancements in vehicle steering control technologies.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a programmable driverless vehicle that is steered according to a program recorded in a data recorder. This innovative vehicle includes a control circuit that plays back the recorded data to generate a programmed steering position representative signal. The control circuit determines the steering position error by comparing the actual steering position with the programmed one, providing a control signal to adjust the steering position as needed. Another notable patent is the riderless vehicle steering control apparatus, designed to follow a reference path defined by a guide tape on the floor. This apparatus utilizes a sensor assembly with multiple sensor units that emit light rays and generate sensor signals based on the light intensity received. The control circuit processes these signals to provide command signals for correcting the vehicle's steering, ensuring it aligns well over the reference path.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Susumu Yoshida has worked with notable companies such as Kabushiki Kaisha Meidensha and Toyota Jidosha Seisakusho. His work in these organizations has contributed to the development of advanced technologies in the automotive industry.

Collaborations

Yoshida has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Yasuyuki Miyazaki and Katsumi Yuki, further enhancing his innovative projects and research.

Conclusion

Susumu Yoshida's contributions to the field of programmable driverless vehicles and steering control technologies highlight his role as a leading inventor. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing automotive technology and improving vehicle automation.

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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