Hitachi had 52 patents in robotics during Q4 2023. Hitachi Ltd filed patents for a line designing device for manufacturing products, a signal processing method for detecting abnormal states in transmission sources, a robot control system adjusting operation commands based on environmental conditions, a mobile body control system for vertical takeoff and landing, and a mobile robot with a detachable rechargeable battery for continuous operation. GlobalData’s report on Hitachi gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Hitachi grant share with robotics as a theme is 26% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Line designing device and line designing method (Patent ID: US20230400843A1)
The patent filed by Hitachi Ltd. describes a line designing device that includes a calculation unit and a storage unit. The storage unit holds various types of information such as facility information, process design information, standard module information, and inter-module connection information. The calculation unit generates line configuration information based on this stored data to identify the modules constituting a manufacturing line and the connections between them. The device outputs information indicating the modules and connections based on the line configuration information. Additionally, the device can display modules and connections visually, manage changes in modules or connections, and even handle software changes required when modules are altered.
The line designing device is capable of managing different types of information related to modules, processes, and connections to efficiently design manufacturing lines for products. By utilizing the stored data effectively, the device can generate accurate line configuration information and provide output regarding the modules and connections involved in the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the device can handle changes in modules or connections, display information visually, and even manage software changes required when modifications are made to the manufacturing line. Overall, the device offers a comprehensive solution for designing manufacturing lines based on specific requirements and specifications.
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