Yoshinori Watanabe

This inventor holds 84 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 15 EPO patents, primarily in Autonomous Driving Systems (CPC class G05D2201-0213). Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso Corporation, Sony Corporation. Active years: 1998-2026.

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

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 84 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 81.0

EPO Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 468(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 414(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Chigasaki-shi, JP (1998)
Aichi, JP (2004 - 2005)
Obu, JP (2004 - 2010)
Gotenba-shi, JP (2014)
Chita-gun, JP (2008 - 2017)
Kariya, JP (2020 - 2022)
Gotenba, JP (2013 - 2023)
Gotemba, JP (2023)
Isehara, JP (2019 - 2024)
Gotenba Shizuoka-ken, JP (2024)

Company Filing History:

68 out of 39,078

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

4. 2 out of 834,659

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Years Active: 1998-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Autonomous Driving

Vehicle Control

Collision Avoidance

Travel Control

Inspection Device

Road Surface

Vehicle Controller

Deceleration Control

Traveling Control

Control Method

Control Apparatus

Control System

84 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12761656 - Control device and remote operation device (2026-10-13),

2. 12578732 - Control device, moving object, and control method (2026-03-17),

3. 12427992 - Method for inspecting road surface condition, road surface condition inspection device, and road surface condition inspection system (2025-09-30),

4. 12371058 - Vehicle travel control device (2025-07-29),

5. 12258042 - Vehicle control system and vehicle control device for autonomous vehicle (2025-03-25),

6. 12221099 - Autonomous driving system (2025-02-11),

7. 12214783 - Autonomous driving system (2025-02-04),

8. 12210347 - Vehicle control device and vehicle control method (2025-01-28),

9. 12202515 - Vehicle control system (2025-01-21),

10. 12181883 - Vehicle control device and vehicle control method (2024-12-31),

11. 12157477 - Vehicle control system and vehicle control method (2024-12-03),

12. 12110014 - Autonomous driving system (2024-10-08),

13. 12017682 - Vehicle control system (2024-06-25),

14. 12005904 - Autonomous driving system (2024-06-11),

15. 11904937 - Vehicle traveling controller (2024-02-20),

Title: Yoshinori Watanabe: Pioneering Inventor from Isehara

Introduction: Yoshinori Watanabe is a renowned inventor hailing from Isehara, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Yoshinori Watanabe holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his continuous commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological advancement.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Watanabe has worked with leading tech companies and research institutions, playing a key role in developing cutting-edge solutions that have revolutionized various industries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Yoshinori Watanabe has collaborated with top scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge exchange that has led to numerous successful projects and inventions.

Conclusion: Yoshinori Watanabe's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor, inspiring the next generation of innovators to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.