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Sagamihara, Japan

Takayuki Kawabe

This inventor holds 57 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, primarily in Magnetic Disk Technology. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, Fujitsu Corporation. Active years: 1999-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takayuki Kawabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takayuki-kawabe

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 57 

% Patents Active = 73.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 150(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 115(Dec 10, 2025)


Location History:

  • Kawasaki, JP (1999 - 2012)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2014 - 2020)
  • Sagamihara, JP (2012 - 2023)
  • Sagamihara Kanagawa, JP (2015 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal38 out of 53,250 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
silverMedal22 out of 1,698 
 
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal16 out of 39,371 
 
Fujitsu Corporation
 patents
4. 3 out of 125 
 
Toshiba Storage Device Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1999-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Magnetic Disk Device
Data Recording
Read Processing
Write Processing
Servo Control
Harmonic Disturbance
Data Buffering
Disk Storage Apparatus
Off-Tracking Detection
Head Positioning
Information Recording
Clock Signal Generation
57 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12682930 - Magnetic disk device (2026-07-14),
2. 12567437 - Magnetic disk device (2026-03-03),
3. 12562192 - Magnetic disk device (2026-02-24),
4. 12555597 - Magnetic disk device (2026-02-17),
5. 12537027 - Magnetic disk device (2026-01-27),
6. 12417785 - Magnetic disk apparatus and method (2025-09-16),
7. 12347471 - Magnetic disk device and method (2025-07-01),
8. 12272389 - Magnetic disk device (2025-04-08),
9. 12260888 - Magnetic disk apparatus and method (2025-03-25),
10. 12183375 - Magnetic disk device and method of controlling magnetic disk device (2024-12-31),
11. 11887633 - Magnetic disk device (2024-01-30),
12. 11756580 - Magnetic disk device, control method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (2023-09-12),
13. 11508404 - Magnetic disk device and method of compensating for harmonic corresponding to harmonic disturbance (2022-11-22),
14. 11462240 - Magnetic disk device and read processing method (2022-10-04),
15. 11335366 - Magnetic disk device and read processing method (2022-05-17),

Title: Takayuki Kawabe: A Pioneer in Magnetic Disk Technology

Introduction

Takayuki Kawabe is a renowned inventor based in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan. With an impressive portfolio of 48 patents, he has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic disk technology. His innovative approaches have paved the way for advancements in data storage and retrieval methods.

Latest Patents

Among Kawabe's latest inventions are two notable patents that focus on improving the functionality of magnetic disk devices. The first patent introduces a magnetic disk device that incorporates a magnetic disk, a magnetic head, and a controller featuring an offtrack write table. This controller is designed to enhance the positioning of the magnetic head while registering the address where data is written as well as any positioning errors. This mechanism allows the system to correct errors when writing data by adjusting the target position based on the positioning errors from adjacent sectors.

The second patent further refines the magnetic disk device's capabilities by determining whether a positioning error in a second sector—two tracks away from the first sector—is registered. If registered, it sets a threshold that governs the write operation based on this positioning error. This innovative strategy ensures more accurate data writing by halting operations if the positioning error exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Takayuki Kawabe has been associated with prominent companies in the electronics and technology sector. He has worked at Toshiba Corporation and Fujitsu Corporation, where he has honed his expertise in magnetic disk technology and contributed to the development of cutting-edge solutions in data storage.

Collaborations

Kawabe's journey has also been marked by collaborations with talented coworkers, including Takeyori Hara and Ichiro Watanabe. Together, they have fostered innovation and have driven forward the development of technologies that enhance the efficiency of magnetic disk devices.

Conclusion

Takayuki Kawabe's contributions to magnetic disk technology and his extensive patent portfolio signify his status as a leading inventor in the field. His innovative products and methods continue to have a lasting impact on data storage and retrieval, and his career reflects a commitment to advancing technological boundaries in the electronics industry.

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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