Toru Aida

This inventor holds 39 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Image Processing. Top assignees: Sony Corporation, Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v.. Active years: 1998-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toru Aida. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toru-aida

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 39 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 33.3

CIPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 1)

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 94(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Kanagawa-ken, JP (2002 - 2005)
Kangawa, JP (2011)
Kanagawa, JP (1998 - 2013)
Yamato, JP (2015)
Machida, JP (2013 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

8 out of 2,636

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v.

patents

4. 8 out of 39

Sony Disc & Digital Solutions Inc.

patents

5. 5 out of 414

Fujitsu General Limited

patents

6. 2 out of 987

Hgst Netherlands, B.v.

patents

7. 2 out of 12

Sony Dadc Corporation

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Image Processing

Data Recording

Magnetic Disk Drive

Control Method

Object Tracking

Data Storage

Recording Medium

Signal Shaping

Optical Disc

Data Read

Fragmentation

Modulation Signal

39 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12688588 - Image processing apparatus and control method thereof (2026-07-21),

2. 12659557 - Image processing apparatus, image pickup apparatus, and image processing method (2026-06-16),

3. 12493967 - Image processing apparatus and image processing method (2025-12-09),

4. 12243265 - Image processing apparatus that tracks object and image processing method (2025-03-04),

5. 12155924 - Image processing device, control method thereof, imaging apparatus, and program storage medium (2024-11-26),

6. 12143711 - Image-capturing apparatus (2024-11-12),

7. 10312837 - Information processing apparatus, and recording medium storing computer program (2019-06-04),

8. 9142252 - Magnetic disk drive and data rewrite methods (2015-09-22),

9. 8588473 - Image processing apparatus, control method thereof, and program (2013-11-19),

10. 8582410 - Master strategy adjustment method and disc manufacturing method (2013-11-12),

11. 8446804 - Disc inspecting method and disc inspecting device (2013-05-21),

12. 8429336 - Disk drive and method of changing a program therefor (2013-04-23),

13. 8089843 - Recording drive waveform adjusting method for manufacturing master disc, master disc manufacturing method, master disc manufacturing apparatus, and master disc (2012-01-03),

14. 7941729 - Data storage device and error processing method in its read processing (2011-05-10),

15. 7746586 - Media drive, processing method for recording data onto a medium, processing method for data read from a medium, and method for controlling a process for reading data from a medium (2010-06-29),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Toru Aida

Introduction: Toru Aida, a distinguished inventor hailing from Kanagawa, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Toru Aida's recent patents include advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms for autonomous vehicles and cutting-edge solutions for renewable energy storage systems.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Toru Aida has held key positions in leading tech companies, where he spearheaded research and development projects that have revolutionized various industries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Toru Aida has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and scientists from around the world, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in all his projects.

Conclusion: Toru Aida's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the boundaries of technology continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and researchers worldwide.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.