This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Kabushiki Kaisha Hayashibara Seibutsu Kagaku Kenkyujo, Matsushita Electronics Corporation. Active years: 1983-2008.
Location History:
- Toyonaka, JP (1983 - 1987)
- Sennan, JP (1987)
- Osaka, JP (1985 - 1990)
- Setsu, JP (1993 - 1994)
- Settsu, JP (1988 - 2008)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 1983-2008
Title: Yoshiaki Sone: Innovator in Solid-State Imaging Technology
Introduction
Yoshiaki Sone is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of solid-state imaging technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work has paved the way for advancements in imaging devices and camera systems.
Latest Patents
Among his latest patents is a timing generator that includes a first memory circuit for storing timing generation information. This invention features a first register for holding the timing generation information, an external input part for accessing the register, and a selector for conducting data writing. The pulse generation part generates pulse timing based on the information held in the register, allowing for easy generation of pulse timing required for driving solid-state imaging devices. Another notable patent is a driving circuit for solid-state image sensors, which includes a counter circuit with counting stages of n bits. This counter circuit is equipped with logic decoding and adjusting circuits to ensure uniformity in simultaneous changes and load capacitance, enhancing the reliability of the counting output.
Career Highlights
Yoshiaki Sone has worked with notable companies such as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electronics Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative imaging technologies.
Collaborations
Some of his coworkers include Kiyotsugu Ishikawa and Susumu Hashimoto. Their collaboration has likely fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation in their projects.
Conclusion
Yoshiaki Sone's contributions to solid-state imaging technology through his patents and career achievements highlight his role as a key innovator in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in imaging devices and systems.