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Kanagawa, Japan

Tatsuya Kato

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 2002-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tatsuya Kato. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tatsuya-kato-53tbakoy

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 9

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 80(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 58,148 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2007

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7164551 - Tape cassette and tape driver (2007-01-16),
2. 7103741 - Tape drive apparatus and recording and/or reproducing method (2006-09-05),
3. 7100010 - Tape drive apparatus, recording and/or reproducing method, and recording medium (2006-08-29),
4. 7016137 - Tape drive apparatus, recording and/or reproducing method, and recording medium (2006-03-21),
5. 6970317 - Recording medium control method and recording medium adapter (2005-11-29),
6. 6643086 - Tape driving apparatus (2003-11-04),
7. 6611394 - Recording medium, tape drive, and method for identifying type of recording medium (2003-08-26),
8. 6501612 - Recording medium and tape drive suitable for the same (2002-12-31),
9. 6425042 - Tape drive apparatus for judging an operational mode of the tape based on detected tape management information (2002-07-23),

Title: Tatsuya Kato: Innovator in Tape Drive Technology

Introduction

Tatsuya Kato is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of tape drive technology, holding a total of 9 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing the functionality and security of tape drive systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a tape drive apparatus that employs a tape cassette with a solid-state memory. This memory is integrated into a cassette half unit that accommodates a magnetic tape. When recording application data, the data is written in a designated area of the memory, ensuring that management information is stored at the leading end. This design allows for efficient access to management information during data reproduction. Another notable patent involves a tape cassette equipped with a memory that stores identification information unique to each cassette. This system enhances security by restricting read and write operations if a mismatch is detected between the memory-stored and tape-stored identification information.

Career Highlights

Tatsuya Kato is currently employed at Sony Corporation, where he continues to develop innovative technologies in the realm of tape drives. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and security of data storage solutions.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Yoshihisa Takayama and Katsumi Ikeda, contributing to the advancement of tape drive technology.

Conclusion

Tatsuya Kato's contributions to tape drive technology exemplify his innovative spirit and dedication to enhancing data storage solutions. His patents reflect a commitment to improving both functionality and security in the 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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