This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Fujitsu Ten Limited. Active years: 2009-2018.
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Location History:
- Aichi-ken, JP (2009 - 2010)
- Toyota, JP (2011 - 2015)
- Miyoshi, JP (2015 - 2018)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 2009-2018
Title: The Innovative Mind of Tomoya Kawasaki
Introduction
Tomoya Kawasaki is a prominent inventor based in Toyota, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in the development of safety devices for vehicles. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Kawasaki's work reflects his commitment to enhancing vehicle safety and driver awareness.
Latest Patents
Kawasaki's latest inventions include a vehicle periphery alert device and a warning device for vehicles. The vehicle periphery alert device is designed to activate when a vehicle begins to reverse from a parked position. It features a detecting unit that identifies the position and movement direction of other vehicles behind it. The device includes an alert operation activating unit that performs a predetermined alert operation, and a control unit that sets a virtual alert area based on the vehicle's movement direction. This innovative device activates alerts when another vehicle enters the designated alert area.
The warning device for vehicles is engineered to initiate warnings at optimal times based on the proximity of objects passing near the vehicle. It comprises a warning part that alerts the driver to the presence of nearby objects and a timing changing part that adjusts the warning timing according to the size of the allowance space between the vehicle and the expected passing position of the object.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Tomoya Kawasaki has worked with notable companies such as Toyota Motor Corporation and Fujitsu Ten Limited. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in vehicle safety technology.
Collaborations
Kawasaki has collaborated with talented individuals in the field, including Hisateru Asanuma and Yoshihiko Takahashi. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking safety devices.
Conclusion
Tomoya Kawasaki's contributions to automotive safety through his innovative patents demonstrate his dedication to improving driver awareness and vehicle safety. His work continues to influence the industry and enhance the driving experience for many.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile