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Osaka, Japan

Yasuhiro Okamoto

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Keyence Corporation, Piact. Active years: 2000-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yasuhiro Okamoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yasuhiro-okamoto-0f1tclo6

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 75.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.0

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 66(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 546 
 
Keyence Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 2 
 
Piact
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2026

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12769086 - Optical driving apparatus (2026-10-20),
2. 6838656 - Photoelectric sensor having special display features (2005-01-04),
3. 6710326 - Photoelectric sensor having special display features (2004-03-23),
4. 6646251 - Separate type photoelectric switch (2003-11-11),
5. 6555806 - Photoelectric sensor having special display features (2003-04-29),
6. 6392214 - Optical unit photoelectric switch fiber-type photoelectric switch and color discrimination sensor (2002-05-21),
7. 6124936 - Color discrimination system (2000-09-26),
8. 6094272 - Color discrimination system (2000-07-25),

Title: Yasuhiro Okamoto: Innovator in Photoelectric Sensor Technology

Introduction

Yasuhiro Okamoto is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of photoelectric sensors, holding a total of 8 patents. His innovative designs have enhanced the functionality and usability of these sensors in various applications.

Latest Patents

One of Okamoto's latest patents is a photoelectric sensor featuring special display capabilities. This sensor unit includes a casing with two displays. The first display shows a threshold value set by the operator, while the second display indicates the actual conditions sensed by the device. The sensor is equipped with a selection device that allows users to choose different operational values for the second display. This device can include mechanisms for changing values and an adjustment switch for modifying the threshold value. The photoelectric sensor can be either an integrated unit or consist of separate components, such as a sensor head and a main body. Additionally, it offers multiple display setting modes, including power, hold, and timer settings, each capable of showing various conditions.

Career Highlights

Yasuhiro Okamoto is associated with Keyence Corporation, a leading company in the field of automation and sensing technology. His work at Keyence has allowed him to develop cutting-edge solutions that address the needs of various industries.

Conclusion

Yasuhiro Okamoto's contributions to photoelectric sensor technology exemplify his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing the field. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing user experience and functionality in sensing applications.

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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