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Yokohama, Japan

Takafumi Sonoura

This inventor holds 37 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Unmanned Vehicles. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Kabuhsiki Kaisha Toshiba. Active years: 2008-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takafumi Sonoura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takafumi-sonoura

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 37 

% Patents Active = 78.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 157(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JP (2008 - 2010)
  • Fuchu, JP (2012)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2013 - 2019)
  • Yokohama, JP (2017 - 2023)
  • Yokohama Kanagawa, JP (2019 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal36 out of 53,262 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 29 
 
Kabuhsiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents

Years Active: 2008-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Unmanned Transport Vehicle
Mobile Vehicle
Control Device
Distance Measurement
Automatic Guided Vehicle
Article Handling
Movement Control
Conveying Apparatus
Object Detection
Robot System
Picking Apparatus
Vacuum Device
37 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12468040 - Movable object, distance measurement method, and distance measurement program (2025-11-11),
2. 12459565 - Mobile vehicle, method of controlling mobile vehicle, and program (2025-11-04),
3. 12195315 - Unmanned transport vehicle, unmanned transport method, and computer-readable storage medium (2025-01-14),
4. 11999569 - Object to be transported and automatic guided transportation system (2024-06-04),
5. 11541537 - Article posture changing device and article posture changing method (2023-01-03),
6. 11485619 - Automatic guided vehicle (2022-11-01),
7. 11320822 - Unmanned transport vehicle, method of controlling unmanned transport vehicle, and storage medium (2022-05-03),
8. 11299146 - Mobile body, control device, surrounding object detector, and monitoring device (2022-04-12),
9. 10996331 - Measuring apparatus and method (2021-05-04),
10. 10875192 - Transfer equipment and determination method (2020-12-29),
11. 10793378 - Transfer apparatus and article taking-out method (2020-10-06),
12. 10773935 - Conveying apparatus (2020-09-15),
13. 10730462 - Unmanned transport vehicle (2020-08-04),
14. 10569957 - Transporter (2020-02-25),
15. 10496093 - Movement control system, movement control device, and computer-implemented program for movement control (2019-12-03),

Title: Takafumi Sonoura - Innovator from Yokohama, JP

Introduction: Takafumi Sonoura is a renowned inventor hailing from Yokohama, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Sonoura's latest patents include advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms for autonomous vehicles, wearable technology for healthcare monitoring, and sustainable energy solutions for urban environments.

Career Highlights: With over two decades of experience in research and development, Sonoura has worked with leading tech companies in Japan, spearheading projects that have revolutionized various industries. His expertise lies in merging cutting-edge technology with practical applications.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Sonoura has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and designers to bring his ideas to life. His collaborative efforts have resulted in patents that have significantly impacted the tech landscape.

Conclusion: Takafumi Sonoura's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating solutions that improve lives make him a standout figure in the world of inventors. His work continues to inspire future generations of innovators 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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