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Kanagawa, Japan

Toshiharu Kondo

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 1989-2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshiharu Kondo. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshiharu-kondo

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 94.1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 319(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Chiba, JP (1991)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1989 - 2011)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 58,145 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1989-2011

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17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8077567 - Recording and reproducing apparatus and recording and reproducing method (2011-12-13),
2. 5982727 - Disc recording/reproducing apparatus with a selectable method of (1999-11-09),
3. 5526046 - Combination moving image and still image video camera with response (1996-06-11),
4. 5375106 - Reproducing system with detachable storage medium for storing selected (1994-12-20),
5. 5321513 - Apparatus for shifting the DC level of a luminance signal based on (1994-06-14),
6. 5274458 - Video camera (1993-12-28),
7. 5272539 - Video camera with flicker cancellation (1993-12-21),
8. 5258848 - Exposure controller of a video camera (1993-11-02),
9. 5235428 - Auto-focus system for video camera (1993-08-10),
10. 5182636 - Color video camera with auto-white balance control (1993-01-26),
11. 5144450 - Auto focus frequency conversion filter for CCD imagers having different (1992-09-01),
12. 5093716 - Digital color video camera with auto-focus, auto-exposure and auto-white (1992-03-03),
13. 5053877 - Automatic gain control circuit for use in a television camera (1991-10-01),
14. 5038205 - Automatic white balance control circuit which operates on successive (1991-08-06),
15. 4998162 - Video camera (1991-03-05),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Toshiharu Kondo

Introduction

Toshiharu Kondo is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of recording and reproducing technology. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Kondo has established himself as a key figure in innovation.

Latest Patents

Kondo's latest patents include a recording and reproducing apparatus that features a drive unit capable of reading data from a first medium. This apparatus also includes a second medium that can store the same amount of data as the first medium, allowing for faster data access. Another notable patent is for a disc recording/reproducing apparatus that employs a method for recording a time table on a postscript type optical disc. This method involves reading position data, detecting remaining data areas, and recording the position data on the time table area.

Career Highlights

Kondo has spent a significant portion of his career at Sony Corporation, where he has been instrumental in developing advanced recording technologies. His work has not only enhanced the efficiency of data storage but has also improved the overall user experience in multimedia applications.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kondo has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Takashi Kohashi and Katsuaki Hirota. These collaborations have further enriched his contributions to the field and have fostered a spirit of innovation within his team.

Conclusion

Toshiharu Kondo's innovative work in recording and reproducing technology has made a lasting impact on the industry. His numerous patents reflect his dedication to advancing technology and improving data management solutions.

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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