Toyota, Japan

Yuji Okuda

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Vehicle Control Systems. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso Corporation, Jtekt Corporation. Active years: 2011-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yuji Okuda. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yuji-okuda

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 46(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Susono, JP (2011 - 2017)
  • Toyota, JP (2017 - 2020)
  • Okazaki, JP (2018 - 2020)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2011-2020

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Areas of Expertise:
Driving Support
Lane Departure Prevention
Vehicle Control
Sensor Output Correction
Lane Keeping Assist
Drift Assessment
Sway Determination
Steering Support
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Yuji Okuda: Innovator in Automotive Technology

Introduction

Yuji Okuda is a prominent inventor based in Toyota, Japan, known for his significant contributions to automotive technology. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Okuda has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that enhance vehicle safety and driving experience.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions is the "Driving Supporter," which includes a departure-possibility-value obtainer that assesses the likelihood of a vehicle departing from its lane. This system features a relative positional relationship obtainer that detects other vehicles positioned diagonally behind the own vehicle. The support executer then implements lane-departure prevention support, controlled by a support controller that adjusts its actions based on the determined threshold value. Another notable patent is the "Lane Departure Suppression Device," designed for vehicles equipped with a steering angle change mechanism. This device includes a main control unit that generates assist torque to prevent lane departure, ensuring safer driving conditions.

Career Highlights

Yuji Okuda has worked with leading automotive companies, including Toyota Motor Corporation and Denso Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking automotive technologies.

Collaborations

Okuda has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Hidenobu Kinugasa and Junpei Tatsukawa, further enhancing the innovative projects he has been involved in.

Conclusion

Yuji Okuda's work in automotive technology exemplifies the spirit of innovation and dedication to safety in driving. His patents reflect a commitment to improving vehicle functionality and driver assistance 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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