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Nagoya, Japan

Tokihiko Akita

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1985-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tokihiko Akita. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tokihiko-akita

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 66.7


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 168(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Toyota, JP (1985 - 1988)
  • Toyoake, JP (1992 - 1993)
  • Aichi-ken, JP (2001 - 2002)
  • Nagoya, JP (1999 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 5,207 
 
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 1985-2012

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8290209 - Mobile object recognizing device, mobile object recognizing method, and computer program thereof (2012-10-16),
2. 8184857 - Moving object recognizing apparatus (2012-05-22),
3. 7583816 - Device for detecting a road traveling lane using an edge histogram (2009-09-01),
4. 7216023 - Lane keeping assist device for vehicle (2007-05-08),
5. 6952634 - Rear-wheel steering angle control device (2005-10-04),
6. 6571160 - Rear-wheel steering angle control device (2003-05-27),
7. 6397135 - Rear-wheel steering angle control device (2002-05-28),
8. 6282478 - Travelling direction correction apparatus (2001-08-28),
9. 5984261 - Flow control valve unit including electric coil actuated rod (1999-11-16),
10. 5267541 - Control device for a variable displacement engine (1993-12-07),
11. 5163402 - Throttle control apparatus (1992-11-17),
12. 4790403 - Output condition monitor apparatus for a velocity sustaining device (1988-12-13),
13. 4754831 - Constant speed running apparatus (1988-07-05),
14. 4723213 - Control device for vehicle speed (1988-02-02),
15. 4540060 - Automobile speed control system (1985-09-10),

Title: Biography of Tokihiko Akita

Introduction: Tokihiko Akita is a prominent inventor based in Nagoya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of mobile object recognition technology. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Akita has established himself as a leading figure in his area of expertise.

Latest Patents: Among his latest patents are a mobile object recognizing device, a mobile object recognizing method, and a computer program thereof. The mobile object recognizing device features a camera for capturing time-series images, a feature point extracting unit for identifying feature points, and an optical flow creating unit for comparing these points across different images. Additionally, it includes a grouping operation unit that selects optical flows belonging to a single mobile object based on specific criteria. Furthermore, the device may incorporate an image correcting unit to enhance the captured images according to the camera's lens characteristics.

Career Highlights: Tokihiko Akita is currently employed at Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, where he continues to innovate and develop advanced technologies. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of moving object recognition systems, which are crucial in various applications.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Akita has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Hitoshi Hyodo and Shoji Kawata. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies in the field

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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