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Tokyo, Japan

Yukiko Ohkura

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 1998-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yukiko Ohkura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yukiko-ohkura

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.6

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 616(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 58,147 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2002

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6347400 - Receiving apparatus and display control method (2002-02-12),
2. 6128009 - Program guide controller (2000-10-03),
3. 6005601 - Apparatus for and method of controlling display of electronic program (1999-12-21),
4. 5886691 - Display control method for display having buttons representing (1999-03-23),
5. 5751373 - Television function selection method, television receiver and remote (1998-05-12),
6. 5737029 - Image reception controller and method with ordered display of previously (1998-04-07),
7. 5719637 - Television signal receiver and broadcast channel selecting method (1998-02-17),

Title: Innovations of Yukiko Ohkura

Introduction

Yukiko Ohkura is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. She has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in user interface design for digital broadcasting. With a total of 7 patents to her name, her work has had a considerable impact on enhancing user experiences in media consumption.

Latest Patents

One of her latest patents is a receiving apparatus and display control method. This innovation features a time display bar that is shown in a purchasing picture, allowing users to see an elapsed time indication bar for a selected Pay-Per-View (PPV) program. This bar visually represents the progress of the program, making it easier for users to understand how much time has passed in relation to the total broadcast time. Additionally, when the selected PPV program accommodates Near Video On Demand (NVOD), time display bars for candidate PPV programs with similar content are also displayed. This feature significantly enhances the user interface, providing a more effective way for users to navigate their viewing options.

Career Highlights

Yukiko Ohkura is currently employed at Sony Corporation, where she continues to innovate and develop new technologies. Her work at Sony has allowed her to be at the forefront of advancements in digital media and user interface design.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Yukiko has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Tetsuya Kohno and Keiji Yuzawa. These collaborations have contributed to the development of her innovative ideas and patents.

Conclusion

Yukiko Ohkura's contributions to technology and user interface design have made her a significant figure in her field. Her innovative patents reflect her commitment to enhancing user experiences in digital broadcasting.

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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