Tomonori Kataoka

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Socionext Inc.. Active years: 2001-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tomonori Kataoka. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tomonori-kataoka

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.4

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 117(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Oonojo, JP (2001)
Oonoji, JP (2001)
Fukuoka, JP (2001 - 2006)
Oonojyo, JP (2006 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

8 out of 27,375

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Years Active: 2001-2023

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10 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11563985 - Signal-processing apparatus including a second processor that, after receiving an instruction from a first processor, independantly controls a second data processing unit without further instruction from the first processor (2023-01-24),

2. 10230991 - Signal-processing apparatus including a second processor that, after receiving an instruction from a first processor, independantly controls a second data processing unit without further instrcuction from the first processor (2019-03-12),

3. 7133658 - Method and apparatus for image processing (2006-11-07),

4. 7117462 - Circuit operation verifying method and apparatus (2006-10-03),

5. 6469937 - Current sense amplifier circuit (2002-10-22),

6. 6351416 - Current sense amplifier circuit (2002-02-26),

7. 6219286 - Semiconductor memory having reduced time for writing defective information (2001-04-17),

8. 6208124 - Semiconductor integrated circuit (2001-03-27),

9. 6191974 - Nonvolatile semiconductor memory (2001-02-20),

10. 6172917 - Semiconductor memory device and regulator (2001-01-09),

Title: Tomonori Kataoka: Innovator in Signal Processing Technology

Introduction

Tomonori Kataoka is a prominent inventor based in Oonojyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of signal processing, holding a total of 10 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and capability of signal-processing apparatuses.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents involves a signal-processing apparatus that includes a second processor. This processor, after receiving an instruction from a first processor, independently controls a second data processing unit without further instruction from the first processor. The apparatus comprises an instruction-parallel processor, a first data-parallel processor, a second data-parallel processor, and dedicated hardware components such as a motion detection unit, a de-blocking filtering unit, and a variable-length coding/decoding unit. This innovative structure allows for the distribution of processing loads between software and hardware, enabling high processing capability and flexibility during image compression and decompression algorithms.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Tomonori Kataoka has worked with notable companies, including Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Socionext Inc. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in signal processing technologies.

Collaborations

Tomonori has collaborated with several talented individuals in his field, including Ikuo Fuchigami and Tomoo Kimura. These collaborations have further enriched his work and innovations.

Conclusion

Tomonori Kataoka is a distinguished inventor whose contributions to signal processing technology have made a significant impact. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his dedication to advancing 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]