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Kawasaki, Japan

Yoshitaka Atarashi

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Automotive Navigation Systems. Top assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Xanavi Informatics Corporation, Hitachi Astemo Ltd.. Active years: 2001-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshitaka Atarashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshitaka-atarashi

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 62.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 257(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ibaraki, JP (2008)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2009)
  • Hitachi, JP (2001 - 2012)
  • Kawasaki, JP (2009 - 2014)
  • Hitachinaka, JP (2013 - 2015)
  • Tokyo, JP (2009 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 42,752 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 146 
 
Xanavi Informatics Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 1,521 
 
Hitachi Astemo Ltd.
 patents
4. 1 out of 228 
 
Hitachi Software Engineering Company, Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2001-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Control System
In-Vehicle Device
Auto Valet Parking
Vehicle Supervision
Software Maintenance
Information Processing
Map Communication
Spatial Search
Navigation Apparatus
Display Control
Data Processing
Information Providing
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12715430 - Control system, in-vehicle device, and coordination device (2026-08-25),
2. 12709284 - CONTROL SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (2026-08-18),
3. 12391237 - Vehicle supervision device (2025-08-19),
4. 10241519 - Auto valet parking system and method (2019-03-26),
5. 9170805 - Software maintenance supporting device for analyzing relationships between variables (2015-10-27),
6. 8713580 - Information processing device and display control method (2014-04-29),
7. 8584086 - Software reuse support method and apparatus (2013-11-12),
8. 8179287 - Method and apparatus for communicating map and route guidance information for vehicle navigation (2012-05-15),
9. 7668817 - Method and system for data processing with spatial search (2010-02-23),
10. 7610144 - Navigation apparatus and processing method of the same (2009-10-27),
11. 7590486 - Automobile navigation apparatus (2009-09-15),
12. 7493215 - Navigation system and output controlling method therefor (2009-02-17),
13. 7428460 - Method of delivering difference map data (2008-09-23),
14. 7342516 - Method and apparatus for communicating map and route guidance information for vehicle navigation (2008-03-11),
15. 7069519 - Method, apparatus and navigation apparatus for sharing display by plural operating systems (2006-06-27),

Title: Innovations of Yoshitaka Atarashi

Introduction

Yoshitaka Atarashi is a prominent inventor based in Kawasaki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of vehicle technology, holding a total of 14 patents. His work focuses on enhancing vehicle automation and improving user experience in parking systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a vehicle supervision device. This device aims to improve the accuracy of a vehicle's path following capabilities. It includes a communication unit, a vehicle characteristic identification unit, and an identification accuracy estimation unit. The automatic driving coordinating unit utilizes the estimated identification accuracy to enhance the vehicle's automatic driving capabilities.

Another notable patent is the auto valet parking system and method. This system operates a car in a parking lot and includes a parking lot map database, a vacant space information database, and a facility migration information database. The system automatically parks the car based on route information and notifies the user of the parking position through a mobile terminal.

Career Highlights

Yoshitaka Atarashi has worked with several notable companies, including Hitachi, Ltd. and Xanavi Informatics Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in vehicle technology and automation.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Atarashi has collaborated with talented individuals such as Mariko Okude and Shigeru Matsuo. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and led to innovative solutions in the automotive field.

Conclusion

Yoshitaka Atarashi's contributions to vehicle technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in the industry. His innovations continue to shape the future of automated driving and parking systems.

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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