Taro Imagawa

This inventor holds 75 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications and 11 EPO patents, primarily in Image Processing (CPC class G06T). Top assignees: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1995-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 75 (Patent Applications = 11)

% Patents Active = 86.7

EPO Patents = 11 (Patent Applications = 16)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 13

Forward Citations = 886(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 878(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Kadoma, JP (1995 - 1998)
Harakata, JP (2001)
Hirakata, JP (2001 - 2010)
Osaka, JP (2002 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

32 out of 13,338

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

patents

25 out of 16,454

Panasonic Corporation

patents

17 out of 27,375

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

patents

4. 1 out of 3,989

Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America

patents

Years Active: 1995-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Displacement Measurement

Load Measurement

Image Processing

Imaging Device

Measurement Method

Displacement Detection

Rigidity Measurement

Weight Calibration

Prediction Device

Inspection Device

Solid-State Image Sensor

Axle Load Measuring

75 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12400343 - Information processing method, information processing device, and information processing system for measuring displacement in a structure (2025-08-26),

2. 12315129 - Measurement method and measurement device (2025-05-27),

3. 12283069 - Conversion parameter calculation method, displacement amount calculation method, conversion parameter calculation device, and displacement amount calculation device (2025-04-21),

4. 12209934 - Imaging parameter output method and imaging parameter output device (2025-01-28),

5. 11976960 - Axle load measuring apparatus and axle load measuring method (2024-05-07),

6. 11972554 - Bearing displacement detection device and method (2024-04-30),

7. 11920913 - Conversion parameter calculation method, displacement amount calculation method, conversion parameter calculation device, and displacement amount calculation device (2024-03-05),

8. 11913889 - Prediction device for predicting a growth direction of a crack in a subject and prediction method (2024-02-27),

9. 11796481 - Inspection device and inspection method (2023-10-24),

10. 11536602 - Load meter and load measurement method (2022-12-27),

11. 11461875 - Displacement measurement device and displacement measurement method (2022-10-04),

12. 11373295 - Displacement measurement device and displacement measurement method (2022-06-28),

13. 11348225 - Information presentation methods (2022-05-31),

14. 11238608 - Lift-up determining device and lift-up determining method (2022-02-01),

15. 11199469 - Monitoring system (2021-12-14),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Taro Imagawa

Introduction: Taro Imagawa, a pioneering inventor hailing from Osaka, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking inventions and patents.

Latest Patents: Taro Imagawa's most recent patents focus on advancements in renewable energy technologies, particularly in the field of solar power storage and efficiency.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Taro Imagawa has established himself as a leading figure in the innovation landscape, with numerous patents granted in the areas of sustainable energy, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Taro Imagawa has collaborated with top research institutions and universities in Japan, as well as leading tech companies globally, to further develop and implement his innovative ideas.

Conclusion: Taro Imagawa's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating a sustainable future have solidified his position as a visionary inventor, shaping the technological landscape for years to come.