Yasuhiro Sakurai

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 1 CIPO patent and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Vehicle Control Technology. Top assignees: Nissan Motor Company Limited, Renault S.a.s., Nissan Motor Corp.. Active years: 2020-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yasuhiro Sakurai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yasuhiro-sakurai-owyksqp8

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 14 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 92.9

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 5)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.6

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

13 out of 13,420

Nissan Motor Company Limited

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2020-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Parking Assistance

Vehicle Control

Steering Control

Remote Control

Self Position Estimation

Automatic Parking

Travel Control

Parking Control

14 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12773950 - Parking assistance method and parking assistance device (2026-10-27),

2. 12286075 - Vehicle control method and vehicle control device (2025-04-29),

3. 12122300 - Parking assistance method and parking assistance device (2024-10-22),

4. 12024225 - Steering control method and steering control device (2024-07-02),

5. 11886185 - Vehicle remote control method and vehicle remote control device (2024-01-30),

6. 11772634 - Parking control method and parking control device (2023-10-03),

7. 11485354 - Parking control method and parking control device (2022-11-01),

8. 11305757 - Vehicle travel control method and vehicle travel control device (2022-04-19),

9. 11292440 - Automatic parking control method and automatic parking control apparatus for vehicles (2022-04-05),

10. 11242048 - Parking assistance method and parking control device (2022-02-08),

11. 11027725 - Self position estimation method and self position estimation device (2021-06-08),

12. 10926701 - Parking assistance method and parking assistance device (2021-02-23),

13. 10899343 - Parking assistance method and parking assistance device (2021-01-26),

14. 10789845 - Parking assistance method and parking assistance device (2020-09-29),

Title: Yasuhiro Sakurai: Innovator in Vehicle Control Technologies

Introduction

Yasuhiro Sakurai is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of vehicle control technologies, holding a total of 13 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing vehicle functionality and user experience through advanced control methods.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Sakurai has developed a vehicle control method and a vehicle control device. This technology allows for the control of a vehicle's movement based on the operation of a terminal device located outside the vehicle. The vehicle is designed to receive a first signal indicating that a button on the terminal device has been pressed. Upon receiving this signal, the vehicle doors are unlocked, and it enters a state where movement control is permitted. Another notable patent is a parking assistance method and device. This device includes a sensor-information processing circuit that detects empty parking spaces around the host vehicle. It also features a surrounding-image generation circuit that creates a view of the surroundings from above. The image display circuit then shows an assistance image at the location of the empty parking space, helping drivers navigate parking more effectively.

Career Highlights

Sakurai has had a distinguished career, working with leading automotive companies such as Nissan Motor Company Limited and Renault S.A.S. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in vehicle technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Sakurai has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Yasuhiro Suzuki and Junya Kobayashi. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and the successful implementation of his inventions.

Conclusion

Yasuhiro Sakurai's contributions to vehicle control technologies demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. His patents reflect a deep understanding of user needs and technological advancements, making him a key figure in the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.