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Tokyo, Japan

Takashi Watanabe

This inventor holds 63 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications and 20 EPO patents, primarily in Vehicle Control Systems (CPC class B22F). Top assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Combi Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1978-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takashi Watanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takashi-watanabe-lfqqtc5y

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 63 

% Patents Active = 82.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 655(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 639(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 22,925 
 
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 93,258 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 169 
 
Combi Co., Ltd.
 patents
4. 3 out of 357 
 
Azbil Corporation
 patents
5. 3 out of 53,315 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
6. 3 out of 4,980 
 
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
 patents
7. 3 out of 8,282 
 
Tdk Corporation
 patents
8. 3 out of 1,030 
 
Teac Corporation
 patents
9. 2 out of 39,381 
 
Fujitsu Corporation
 patents
10. 2 out of 42,752 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents
11. 2 out of 2 
 
Nishihara Engineering Co., Ltd.
 patents
12. 2 out of 28,970 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents
13. 2 out of 2,903 
 
Seiko Instruments Inc
 patents
14. 2 out of 10,947 
 
Tokyo Electron Limited
 patents
15. 1 out of 2,284 
 
Adv Antest Corporation
 patents
16. 1 out of 1 
 
Ck Metals, Ltd.
 patent
17. 1 out of 192 
 
Combi Corporation
 patents
18. 1 out of 602 
 
Daiwa Seiko, Inc.
 patents
19. 1 out of 1,669 
 
Disco Corporation
 patents
20. 1 out of 53 
 
Freund Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents
21. 1 out of 102 
 
Fujirebio Inc.
 patents
22. 1 out of 273 
 
Fujitsu Frontech Limited
 patents
23. 1 out of 22 
 
Globalwafers Japan Co., Ltd.
 patents
24. 1 out of 314 
 
Globeride, Inc.
 patents
25. 1 out of 2,571 
 
Hoya Corporation
 patents
26. 1 out of 833 
 
Jeol Ltd.
 patents
27. 1 out of 1,983 
 
Jfe Steel Corporation
 patents
28. 1 out of 271 
 
Lion Corporation
 patents
29. 1 out of 21,351 
 
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
30. 1 out of 568 
 
Nec Lcd Technologies, Ltd.
 patents
31. 1 out of 9,002 
 
Nikon Corporation
 patents
32. 1 out of 3,781 
 
Renesas Technology Corp.
 patents
33. 1 out of 333 
 
Tdk Electronics Company, Limited
 patents
34. 1 out of 2,643 
 
The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
 patents
35. 1 out of 180 
 
Yamatake Corporation
 patents
36. 1 out of 834,659 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1978-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Vehicle Control
Autonomous Systems
Acceleration Suppression
Liquid Discharge
Permanent Magnet
X-ray Irradiation
Optical Disc
Electronic Equipment
Tooth Whitening
Silicon Wafer
Resource Management
Image Pickup
63 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12727296 - Circuit substrate and mounted substrate (2026-09-01),
2. 12552401 - Vehicle control system (2026-02-17),
3. 12472965 - Vehicle control device (2025-11-18),
4. 12454261 - Rapid acceleration suppression device and rapid acceleration suppression control method (2025-10-28),
5. 12427982 - Vehicle control device (2025-09-30),
6. 12403904 - Control modification device for vehicle (2025-09-02),
7. 12391267 - Driving support device (2025-08-19),
8. 12344756 - Liquid composition, method of applying liquid, device for applying liquid, pre-processing fluid, and set of pre-processing fluid and ink (2025-07-01),
9. 12175822 - Bill handling apparatus, bill handling method and recording method (2024-12-24),
10. 12148196 - Support information generating device, support information generating system, support information generating method, and computer readable recording medium (2024-11-19),
11. 11945229 - Liquid discharge apparatus, liquid container, and refill container (2024-04-02),
12. 11340611 - Autonomous body system and control method thereof (2022-05-24),
13. 11335484 - Permanent magnet (2022-05-17),
14. 10784028 - R-T-B based permanent magnet (2020-09-22),
15. D893478 - Head-mounted display (2020-08-18),

Title: Takashi Watanabe: An Innovator in Bill Handling Technology

Introduction: Takashi Watanabe, based in Tokyo, Japan, is a prominent inventor with an impressive portfolio of 55 patents. His contributions to the field of innovation, particularly in bill handling technology, have made significant impacts on various industries.

Latest Patents: Watanabe's latest patents showcase his expertise and innovative solutions. One of his key inventions is a bill handling apparatus designed to enable the insertion of a deposited object containing a bill with a metallic component. This apparatus uses memory and processing circuitry to estimate the number of bills inserted and compares the measured metal quantity to a determined threshold. Additionally, he has developed a support information generating device that processes captured images to classify facilities and generate valuable support information.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Watanabe has worked with notable companies such as Combi Co., Ltd. and Canon Inc. His work has focused on refining technologies that enhance efficiency in handling monetary transactions and providing better information systems.

Collaborations: Watanabe has collaborated with distinguished colleagues in the field, including Takehiko Takahashi and Tomihiro Kaneko. Their collective efforts have contributed to the advancement of technologies, particularly within the realm of bill handling.

Conclusion: Takashi Watanabe stands out as a leading inventor whose work has significantly influenced the way bills and monetary transactions are processed. His innovative spirit continues to drive advancements, making him an important figure in today's technological landscape.

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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