Takatoshi Itoh

Title: Takatoshi Itoh: Inventor in Sequence Control Systems

Introduction

Takatoshi Itoh is an inventor associated with Zama, Japan, and Nissan Motor Company Limited. His patent work addresses sequence control systems and methods for managing automated processes.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists one patent for Itoh: “Sequence Control System and Its Method.” The invention links sequence-control processes in a chain, with unit processes arranged in cycles and activated through execution-condition switches. This design is intended to make program modifications and troubleshooting easier, while allowing operators to stop, restart, or reverse a process at different steps when switching between automatic and manual operation. The patent also describes selectively connecting an operation board to the required robot connector when one sequencer controls multiple machines, helping reduce equipment space and cost. Itoh is credited with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Itoh’s listed invention focuses on practical control of automated machinery, including flexible process sequencing and operation across multiple machines. His association with Nissan Motor Company Limited places this work in an automotive manufacturing context.

Collaborations

The provided information names Takayuki Kawakami and Masayuki Onodera as Itoh’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or establish that they were co-inventors.

Conclusion

Takatoshi Itoh’s listed patent presents a sequence-control approach designed to support flexible operation, troubleshooting, and efficient management of automated machinery.