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Osaka, Japan

Toru Takeda

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Konami Co., Ltd., Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1999-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toru Takeda. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toru-takeda-7pvj2pvm

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 81.8


Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 494(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kobe, JP (1999 - 2002)
  • Osaka, JP (2000 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 253 
 
Konami Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 530 
 
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2012

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8282104 - Game system, detection program, and detection method (2012-10-09),
2. 8075400 - Game apparatus (2011-12-13),
3. 6645067 - Music staging device apparatus, music staging game method, and readable storage medium (2003-11-11),
4. D460492 - Game machine (2002-07-17),
5. 6410835 - Dance game apparatus and step-on base for dance game (2002-06-25),
6. D455792 - Game machine (2002-04-17),
7. 6342665 - Music game system, staging instructions synchronizing control method for same, and readable recording medium recorded with staging instructions synchronizing control program for same (2002-01-29),
8. D446824 - Game machine (2001-08-22),
9. 6227968 - Dance game apparatus and step-on base for dance game (2001-05-08),
10. D435271 - Game machine (2000-12-19),
11. D411582 - Game machine (1999-06-29),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Toru Takeda

Introduction

Toru Takeda is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the gaming industry. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Takeda has developed innovative technologies that enhance the gaming experience for players.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are a game system, a detection program, and a detection method. These inventions focus on the reduction of real operation objects in game systems that utilize such objects. For instance, in a ball throwing game, the system detects the quantity of balls in circulation. If the number of balls falls below a certain threshold, the game manager is notified to ensure a sufficient supply for players. This innovation addresses the fairness of gameplay, as an insufficient quantity of balls can unfairly increase the game's difficulty. Additionally, Takeda has developed a game apparatus that includes a monitor for displaying game images, a control panel for player input, and a movement mechanism to enhance the game's amusement factor.

Career Highlights

Toru Takeda has had a successful career, working with notable companies such as Konami Co., Ltd. and Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. His work in these organizations has allowed him to contribute to the development of engaging and interactive gaming experiences.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Takeda has collaborated with talented individuals, including Katsunori Okita and Tosh

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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