Toru Yamamoto

This inventor holds 44 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents, primarily in User Interface Design. Top assignees: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited, Nec Corporation. Active years: 1983-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 44 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 90.9

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 9)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 386(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Osaka, JP (1994 - 2012)
Kanagawa, JP (1995 - 2016)
Hyogo, JP (2020 - 2021)
San Mateo, CA (US) (2021 - 2023)
Tokyo, JP (1983 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

13 out of 3,320

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

patents

11 out of 1,172

Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

patents

9. 1 out of 44

Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.

patents

10. 1 out of 1,038

Nippon Electric Co., Ltd.

patents

11. 1 out of 264

Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

patents

12. 1 out of 1,799

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

patents

13. 1 out of 349

Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations, Inc.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1983-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

User Interface

Context-Based Menus

Information Processing

Mobile Devices

Game Consoles

Touch Operations

Coated Glass

Sensor Networks

Thin Films

Optical Reflectors

Speech Recognition

Low Emissivity Glass

44 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12650351 - Optical fiber-embedded PC steel strand, strain measurement device, and production method for optical fiber-embedded pc steel strand (2026-06-09),

2. 12162794 - Glass sheet with porous coating film and method of producing same (2024-12-10),

3. 11954298 - Information processing apparatus displaying control manipulation target in an emphasized manner (2024-04-09),

4. 11797169 - Context-based user interface menu with selectable actions (2023-10-24),

5. 11762533 - User interface menu transitions with selectable actions (2023-09-19),

6. 11681412 - User interface menu transitions with selectable actions (2023-06-20),

7. 11490018 - Mobile image pickup device (2022-11-01),

8. 11413531 - Game console application with action card strand (2022-08-16),

9. 11406903 - Information processing device and screen generation method (2022-08-09),

10. 11269492 - Context-based user interface menu with selectable actions (2022-03-08),

11. 11185758 - Game console application with action cards (2021-11-30),

12. 11169665 - Game console user interface with application previews (2021-11-09),

13. 11093114 - Context-based user interface menu with selectable actions (2021-08-17),

14. 10908320 - Coated glass sheet and method for producing same (2021-02-02),

15. 10815664 - Coated PC steel stranded cable (2020-10-27),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Toru Yamamoto

Introduction: Toru Yamamoto is a visionary inventor hailing from Tokyo, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various technological fields.

Latest Patents: Toru Yamamoto holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his continuous pursuit of innovation.

Career Highlights: With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Toru Yamamoto has worked with leading research institutions and universities to develop cutting-edge solutions that have revolutionized the way we interact with technology.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Toru Yamamoto has collaborated with top companies in Japan and internationally, fostering a culture of innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the tech world.

Conclusion: Toru Yamamoto's passion for innovation and his relentless drive to create a better future through technology make him a true pioneer in the field of inventions.