Yoshiyuki Watanabe

This inventor holds 71 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 6 CIPO patents and 17 EPO patents, primarily in Image Sensors (CPC class H04R). Top assignees: Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd., Nikon Corporation, Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1987-2026.

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

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 71 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 74.6

CIPO Patents = 6

EPO Patents = 17 (Patent Applications = 18)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 322(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 308(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Ashigarakami, JP (1988 - 1990)
Atsugi, JP (1997)
Gumma, JP (2002)
Kokubunji, JP (1994 - 2003)
Haruna-Machi, JP (2007 - 2008)
Kimitsu, JP (2010)
Kanagawa-ken, JP (2011)
Yokohama, JP (2012)
Gunma, JP (2007 - 2015)
Chiyoda-ku, JP (2018)
Tokyo, JP (1989 - 2019)
Kanagawa, JP (1987 - 2020)
Miyagi, JP (2007 - 2021)
Takasaki, JP (2001 - 2022)
Kawasaki, JP (2020 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

17 out of 1,769

Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.

Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

4. 7 out of 327

Dai-Ichi Seiko Co., Ltd.

Nippon Steel Corporation

patents

7. 5 out of 1,102

Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Corporation

patents

8. 4 out of 16,458

Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited

patents

9. 3 out of 353

Osaka Gas Company Limited

patents

10. 3 out of 556

Unisia Jecs Corporation

patents

11. 2 out of 577

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1987-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Image Sensor

Solid-State Technology

Piezoelectric Device

Electroacoustic Transducer

Haptic Feedback

Speaker System

Bone Conduction Device

Charge Transfer

Focus Detection

Digital Speaker

Bicycle Component

Production Method

71 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12713145 - SOLID-STATE IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGE-CAPTURING DEVICE (2026-08-18),

2. 12425752 - Image sensor (2025-09-23),

3. 12238440 - Image sensor element and imaging device (2025-02-25),

4. 11910113 - Image sensor and image-capturing device having pixels for focus detection and pixels for image generation (2024-02-20),

5. 11765473 - Solid-state image sensor and image-capturing device (2023-09-19),

6. 11523082 - Image sensor with pixels having multiple paths for transferring charge (2022-12-06),

7. 11284196 - Vibration device (2022-03-22),

8. 11139127 - Switch device (2021-10-05),

9. 11087938 - Switch device (2021-08-10),

10. 10958856 - Solid-state image sensor and image-capturing device (2021-03-23),

11. 10951965 - Bone conduction device (2021-03-16),

12. 10833246 - Piezoelectric sensor for bicycle component (2020-11-10),

13. 10816262 - Production equipment and production method of liquefied hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (2020-10-27),

14. 10686001 - Image sensor and image-capturing device (2020-06-16),

15. 10638234 - Speaker system (2020-04-28),

Title: Yoshiyuki Watanabe: Pioneering Inventor from Tokyo

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

Latest Patents: Watanabe's latest patents include a revolutionary design for a solar-powered mobile device charger and a cutting-edge algorithm for enhancing cybersecurity measures in cloud computing.

Career Highlights: With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Watanabe has worked for leading companies such as Sony and Toshiba, where he spearheaded research and development projects that have resulted in numerous successful patents.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Watanabe has collaborated with top researchers and engineers from prestigious universities and research institutions in Japan, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in his projects.

Conclusion: Yoshiyuki Watanabe's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the boundaries of technology have solidified his reputation as a trailblazing inventor in Tokyo and beyond.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.