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Hamamatsu, Japan

Yoshihiro Shiiya

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Yamaha Corporation. Active years: 1997-2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshihiro Shiiya. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshihiro-shiiya

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 83.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 88(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shizuoka, JP (1998 - 2003)
  • Inasa-gun, JP (2007)
  • Hamamatsu, JP (1997 - 2011)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 5,501 
 
Yamaha Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1997-2011

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7863513 - Synchronous playback system for reproducing music in good ensemble and recorder and player for the ensemble (2011-01-04),
2. 7295983 - Musical tune playback apparatus (2007-11-13),
3. 6864413 - Ensemble system, method used therein and information storage medium for storing computer program representative of the method (2005-03-08),
4. 6600097 - Data synchronizer for supplying music data coded synchronously with music dat codes differently defined therefrom, method used therein and ensemble system using the same (2003-07-29),
5. 5804751 - Electronic musical instrument for electronically generating tone (1998-09-08),
6. 5635658 - Sound control system for controlling an effect, tone volume and/or tone (1997-06-03),

Title: Innovations by Yoshihiro Shiiya

Introduction

Yoshihiro Shiiya is a notable inventor based in Hamamatsu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of music technology, holding a total of 6 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the experience of musical playback and ensemble performance.

Latest Patents

Shiiya's latest patents include a synchronous playback system designed for reproducing music in good ensemble. This innovative system allows for recording an ensemble between an automatic player piano and an audio player. It extracts reference characteristic data from audio music data while a user plays on the automatic player piano. The system stores this data in memory along with event codes. When the user requests the system to reproduce the performance with the same piece of music recorded on another compact disc, it performs a correlation analysis to synchronize the timing of note events between the automatic player piano and the audio player.

Another significant patent is the musical tune playback apparatus. This apparatus consists of a controller, a digital media drive, a hard disk drive, and a sound system. It plays back musical tune data recorded on digital storage media and transfers this data to the hard disk drive along with relative information. The controller retrieves musical tune data based on user-defined retrieval conditions, allowing for an efficient and user-friendly experience.

Career Highlights

Yoshihiro Shiiya is currently employed at Yamaha Corporation, a leading company in the music and audio technology industry. His work at Yamaha has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that enhance musical performance and playback.

Collaborations

Shiiya has collaborated with talented coworkers such as Rei Furukawa and Jun Ishii. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of various musical technologies.

Conclusion

Yoshihiro Shiiya's contributions to music technology through his patents demonstrate his innovative spirit and dedication to enhancing musical experiences. His work continues to influence the way music is played and enjoyed.

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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