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Tokyo, Japan

Toshiyuki Masui

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 1999-2009.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshiyuki Masui. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshiyuki-masui-p4r4l359

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 429(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 58,150 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2009

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7581180 - Portable terminal, method for inputting the information, method and apparatus for dictionary retrieval and medium (2009-08-25),
2. 6964018 - Document editing processing method and apparatus and program furnishing medium (2005-11-08),
3. 6353442 - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and providing medium (2002-03-05),
4. 6002390 - Text input device and method (1999-12-14),
5. 5959629 - Text input device and method (1999-09-28),

Title: Innovations by Toshiyuki Masui

Introduction

Toshiyuki Masui is a notable inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of portable technology, particularly through his innovative patents. With a total of 5 patents, Masui has focused on enhancing user experience in portable terminals.

Latest Patents

Masui's latest patents include a portable terminal designed to ease the input of multiple characters and various information, especially when there are limitations on the number of available keys. This portable terminal features an LCD, a memory for storing dictionary information, a key input unit, and a CPU that retrieves words and exemplary sentences based on user input. Additionally, he has developed a document editing processing method and apparatus that allows for the rapid formulation of hybrid multimedia documents. This technology enables users to perform dictionary retrieval and file searching simultaneously, presenting conversion candidates for efficient document creation.

Career Highlights

Toshiyuki Masui has had a distinguished career at Sony Corporation, where he has been instrumental in developing innovative technologies. His work has significantly impacted the way users interact with portable devices, making them more intuitive and user-friendly.

Collaborations

Masui has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Tetsuya Kohno and Osamu Sakurai. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of technology in the field of portable terminals.

Conclusion

Toshiyuki Masui's contributions to the field of portable technology through his patents reflect his innovative spirit and dedication to improving user experience. His work continues to influence the development of advanced portable devices.

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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