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Kyoto, Japan

Yukihiro Sasagawa

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications, primarily in Image Recognition Technology. Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Socionext Inc.. Active years: 2001-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yukihiro Sasagawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yukihiro-sasagawa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 19 

% Patents Active = 63.2

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 73(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Soraku-gun, JP (2006 - 2008)
  • Osaka, JP (2011)
  • Kyoto, JP (2001 - 2018)
  • Yokohama, JP (2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 16,454 
 
Panasonic Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal6 out of 709 
 
Socionext Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2001-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Inference Model
Map Information Update
Landmark Generation
Color Image Complementation
Quantization Optimization
Neural Network
Signal Processor
Semiconductor Circuit
Low Power Operation
Event-Driven Logic
Multiprocessor System
Viterbi Decoder
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12737589 - Method for generating inference model and inference model (2026-09-15),
2. 12567344 - Map information update method (2026-03-03),
3. 12380598 - Map information update method, landmark generation method, and feature point distribution adjustment method (2025-08-05),
4. 12327329 - Method for complementing color image using machine-learning model (2025-06-10),
5. 11748600 - Quantization parameter optimization method and quantization parameter optimization device (2023-09-05),
6. 10074187 - Image recognition system and semiconductor integrated circuit (2018-09-11),
7. 8723777 - Panel control device and panel control system (2014-05-13),
8. 8694451 - Neural network system (2014-04-08),
9. 8094950 - Signal processor (2012-01-10),
10. 7920002 - Pulse synthesis circuit (2011-04-05),
11. 7853844 - Semiconductor integrated circuit system, semiconductor integrated circuit, operating system, and control method for semiconductor integrated circuit (2010-12-14),
12. 7830178 - Dynamic circuit (2010-11-09),
13. 7430678 - Low power operation control unit and program optimizing method (2008-09-30),
14. 7386844 - Compiler apparatus and method of optimizing a source program by reducing a hamming distance between two instructions (2008-06-10),
15. 7285985 - Event-driven logic circuit (2007-10-23),

Title: Innovations of Yukihiro Sasagawa

Introduction

Yukihiro Sasagawa is a prominent inventor based in Kyoto, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in map information systems and image processing. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Sasagawa's work has had a considerable impact on various applications.

Latest Patents

Sasagawa's latest patents include a map information update method, a landmark generation method, and a feature point distribution adjustment method. The map information update method involves obtaining map information and landmark observed positions from captured images. It includes generating added map information and updating the original map information using a trained neural network inference engine. Additionally, the method for complementing color images utilizes a machine-learning model to inpaint missing portions of color images by leveraging information from infrared images.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Yukihiro Sasagawa has worked with notable companies such as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address complex technological challenges.

Collaborations

Sasagawa has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Taketo Heishi and Hajime Ogawa. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his patents.

Conclusion

Yukihiro Sasagawa's contributions to technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to shape advancements in map information systems and image processing.

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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