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Toyota, Japan

Toru Nakanishi

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Other. Active years: 1988-2024.

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

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 53.8


Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.1

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 50(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kashima-gun, Ibaraki-ken, JP (1988)
  • Nagakute, JP (2020 - 2021)
  • Toyota, JP (2018 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal1 out of 38,912 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal11 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1988-2024

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11941648 - Roadside service estimates based on wireless vehicle data (2024-03-26),
2. 11178219 - Resource assurance for vehicle cloudification (2021-11-16),
3. 11106209 - Anomaly mapping by vehicular micro clouds (2021-08-31),
4. 11041934 - Precise positioning using millimeter wave narrow beamforming (2021-06-22),
5. 10924337 - Vehicular cloud slicing (2021-02-16),
6. 10818167 - Traffic obstruction notification system based on wireless vehicle data (2020-10-27),
7. 10705884 - Managing computational tasks in vehicle context (2020-07-07),
8. 10423971 - Roadside service estimates based on wireless vehicle data (2019-09-24),
9. 10395521 - Traffic management based on basic safety message data (2019-08-27),
10. 10107889 - Precise positioning using millimeter wave narrow beamforming (2018-10-23),
11. 10013877 - Traffic obstruction notification system based on wireless vehicle data (2018-07-03),
12. 9940832 - Traffic management based on basic safety message data (2018-04-10),
13. 4741920 - Mesh and printing screen for screen printing and a method for the (1988-05-03),

Title: Innovations of Toru Nakanishi

Introduction

Toru Nakanishi is a prominent inventor based in Toyota, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, holding a total of 13 patents. His work focuses on enhancing vehicle connectivity and improving roadside assistance services.

Latest Patents

One of Nakanishi's latest patents is titled "Roadside service estimates based on wireless vehicle data." This invention provides a recommendation to drivers of DSRC-equipped vehicles regarding the estimated time for receiving roadside assistance from a drive-through business. The method involves receiving a Dedicated Short Range Communication message that includes path history data, which describes the movement of another vehicle in a queue. This data is used to determine delay time for the second vehicle, allowing for accurate recommendations to be made to the driver.

Another notable patent is "Resource assurance for vehicle cloudification." This patent outlines a method for connected vehicles within a vehicular micro cloud to share computing resources effectively. The method ensures that resource demands are met while maintaining efficient communication between vehicles. It involves modifying the operation of a communication unit to receive notifications from a communication server and provisioning resources as needed.

Career Highlights

Toru Nakanishi has worked with notable companies, including Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. His experience in the automotive industry has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address modern challenges in vehicle connectivity and service efficiency.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Nakanishi has collaborated with talented individuals such as Gaurav Bansal and Hongsheng Lu. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and the successful development of his patents.

Conclusion

Toru Nakanishi's contributions to automotive technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and improving vehicle services. His work continues to influence the industry and enhance the driving experience for users.

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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