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Chiba, Japan

Yoshiyuki Imada

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Information Processing. Top assignees: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Sony Corporation. Active years: 2015-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshiyuki Imada. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshiyuki-imada

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 = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 13(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Chiba, JP (2015 - 2024)
  • Tokyo, JP (2021 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 3,368 
 
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 1,799 
 
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 58,148 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2015-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Information Processing
Communication Device
User Authentication
Vibration Control
Biometric Authentication
Signal Conversion
Wireless Connection
Input Control
Sensitivity Adjustment
Operation Signal
Control Data Transmission
Usage State Determination
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12481374 - Information processing device for simultaneously adjusting sensitivity and dead zone of a controller (2025-11-25),
2. 12277203 - Information processing system, input device, user authentication method, server device, and biometric authentication device (2025-04-14),
3. 12075508 - Communication device and method of controlling a communication unit to operate as a master or a slave to an external apparatus (2024-08-27),
4. 12013981 - Vibration device, information processing apparatus, and vibration control system (2024-06-18),
5. 11943822 - Communication device, connection destination determination method, and wireless connection method (2024-03-26),
6. 11849352 - Communication device, electronic apparatus, and wireless connection method (2023-12-19),
7. 11606114 - Communication device (2023-03-14),
8. 11524224 - Operating device (2022-12-13),
9. 11510255 - Communication device, electronic apparatus, and wireless connection method (2022-11-22),
10. 11065535 - Information processing device, signal conversion method and program (2021-07-20),
11. 11000763 - Information processing apparatus and method of converting operation signal (2021-05-11),
12. 10960296 - Information processing apparatus and operation signal providing method (2021-03-30),
13. 10716994 - Usage state determination apparatus, usage state determination method, and program (2020-07-21),
14. 10369479 - Information processing apparatus, control data transmission method and information processing system (2019-08-06),
15. 9280265 - Input control device, input control method, and input control program for controlling display target upon receiving input on display screen of display device (2016-03-08),

Title: Innovations of Yoshiyuki Imada

Introduction

Yoshiyuki Imada is a prominent inventor based in Chiba, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of information processing and biometric authentication. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Imada's work has had a considerable impact on technology and user authentication systems.

Latest Patents

Imada's latest patents include an information processing system, an input device, a user authentication method, a server device, and a biometric authentication device. The input device is designed for inputting user operations and features a data-for-authentication holding unit that stores authentication data for registered users. It includes a fingerprint sensor that captures fingerprint information and a fingerprint authentication unit that verifies this information against stored data. Upon successful biometric authentication, the device transmits the user's network account to an information processing device, which checks the account against registered users. Additionally, he has developed a communication device that wirelessly connects to external apparatuses, with a control unit that manages its operation as either a master or a slave.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Yoshiyuki Imada has worked with notable companies such as Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. and Sony Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology.

Collaborations

Imada has collaborated with talented individuals in the industry, including Tai Hirakawa and Masashi Kamata. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Yoshiyuki Imada's contributions to the field of information processing and biometric authentication are noteworthy. His innovative patents and collaborations with leading companies and individuals highlight his significant role in advancing 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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