Kanagawa, Japan

Yoshinobu Watanabe

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Ultrasonic Diagnostics. Top assignees: Panasonic Corporation, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo K.k.. Active years: 1993-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshinobu Watanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshinobu-watanabe

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 33.3


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 118(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kadoma, JP (2009 - 2011)
  • Yokohama, JP (1993 - 2013)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2003 - 2016)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1993-2016

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Areas of Expertise:
Ultrasonic Diagnostic Apparatus
Ultrasonograph
Image Compression Unit
Remote Diagnostic System
Biological Signal Monitor
Ultrasonic Diagnosis Device
Doppler Blood Flowmeter
IMT Calculation
Lumen Boundaries
Platinum Material
Oxide-Dispersion Strengthened
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Yoshinobu Watanabe

Introduction

Yoshinobu Watanabe is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of ultrasonic diagnostic technology. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Watanabe's work has advanced medical imaging and diagnostics.

Latest Patents

One of his latest inventions is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that includes a transmitting section, which drives a probe to transmit ultrasonic waves toward a subject. The receiving section captures the ultrasonic echoes reflected by the subject, generating a received signal. A property value calculating section then calculates property values based on this signal over time. Additionally, a stability estimating section sequentially estimates the degrees of stability of these property values, while a presenting section displays the stability degrees. Another notable patent involves a similar ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that features a transmission unit and a reception unit for analyzing tissue movement. This invention allows for the detection of properties concerning tissue movement synchronized with a heartbeat, enabling the generation of an initializing pulse for tissue tracing.

Career Highlights

Watanabe has worked with notable companies such as Panasonic Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative diagnostic technologies.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Yoshinao Tannaka and Takao Suzuki, further enhancing the impact of his inventions in the field.

Conclusion

Yoshinobu Watanabe's contributions to ultrasonic diagnostic technology have significantly advanced medical imaging. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his dedication to improving healthcare through technology.

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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