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M. Hakan Köstepen

Technology Evangelist / HK Ventures CEO

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  • Name: M.Hakan KÖSTEPEN
  • Email: kostepenh@hkventures.org
  • Address: PO Box 16122 Collins Street West, Victoria, USA.
  • Nationality: United States

Professional Profile

Founder/Partner of the h&k Ventures, Silicon Valley, Hakan was the Strategy & Innovation Executive Director at Panasonic Silicon Valley Çenter responsible for Advanced Technologies & Innovation for loT and Mobility 4.0 concepts which he developed.
Hakan has 25 years of experience with Panasonic, Ford Motor Company, EDS. and US Air Force around Advanced Technologies. He has many U.S. patents and has published many papers.
Hakan is MIT Sloan Business School Executive Strategy & Innovation program graduate and has folloming degrees: University of North Dakota MSEE. US Air Force - CMU MSA, and İstanbul Technical University BSEE.

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Executive Summary March 2023

My experience and achievements in automotive domain Global Strategy & Business – Technology Development role along with my venture role range from

  • General Motors / EDS Industry First “Hardware/Software in the Loop Simulation Systems Design & Development” and Global Execution
  • Ford Motor Company launching many Advanced Connectivity Products – Infotainment Systems and Industry First – Jaguar S Type Speech Recognition System in 98 Model Year in UK as part of my Ford Motor Company International Service for 4 years in UK with manufacturing experience
  • Panasonic Automotive / Consumer Systems Division various Global Strategy & Innovation setting up Strategy & Innovation group in Silicon Valley as an Executive Director global lead bringing technology strategy and innovation into many Panasonic domains and external partners. Led the Strategy & Innovation Project 1 year in Japan as an international assignment. Wide experience in Product Launch & Manufacturing
  • h&k Ventures: I left my Executive Director position at Panasonic Silicon Valley Center on March 2019 to start my own venture company. We have been involved in many exciting technologies in various domain platforms globally in automotive – EV batteries.

Language Skills

I have created “end to end” business worth of billions of dollars at Panasonic Corporation and launched new technologies creating new business categories. I had my international experience with Panasonic in Japan and with Ford Motor Company - Jaguar in UK as well. I have managed global teams and launched new technologies thru global collaborations.

Some of my critical skills for this position are:

  • Ventures – M&A and Global Strategy & Innovation – Business & Technology – Product Development and Software Development EU, Japan & US in automotive/mobility domains
  • Development of Strategic Multi-Dimensional New Categories around Automotive / Mobility 4.0 / Energy Themes with Strategic Relationships based in Industry Insights and Startups
  • Development of Global Product Design & Organizational Development Process with Global Execution Teams in Smart Cities/Life Themes in cross domain.
  • Real Time AI/Machine Learning: Developed Advanced AI-Machine Learning Team Tools & Process for e-commerce, e-tokens and personalization and exclusive services
  • Mobility 4.0: Automotive, IoT/IoE, Global e-commerce, Personalization / Information Mobility, Auto-Mobile, Battery Technologies/Management Systems
  • Micro Location Personalization Technologies / Location Based Solutions (LBS) Domain Knowledge in automotive domain
  • Complex Global Deals Development & Execution - Competitive/Strategic Planning & Product Development (e-commerce, e-personalization, e-mobility, and e-token)
  • Innovation & Commercialization & Product-Platform Strategy Planning/Development/ Operations in automotive-mobility domain
  • Great Team Builder – Global / Multi-national Goal Oriented Virtual Teams

  • Automotive
  • Product Design
  • Product Strategy
  • Software Development
  • e-Mobility
  • Development
  • Innovation
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Global

H&K Ventures

Patents by Inventor Hakan Kostepen

Hakan Kostepen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that havealready been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Issued Patent Examples

Inventor: HAKAN KOSTEPEN

Hakan Kostepen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that havealready been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Method Of Operating An in-Vehicle Camera

Publication number : 20190228241

Type : Application

Filed : March 29, 2019

Publication Date : July 25, 2019

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A method of operatingan in-vehicle camera includes providing a database of geographic locations of points of interest. It is detected that the vehicle has arrived at one of the geographic locations of the points of interest. In response to the detecting step,capturing of images with the camera is automatically begun.

Method Of Operating An İn-Vehicle Camera

Patent number : 10289921

Type : Grant

Filed : March 24, 2015

Date of Patent : May 14, 2019

Assignee : Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A method of operatingan in-vehicle camera includes providing a database of geographic locations of points of interest. It is detected that the vehicle has arrived at one of the geographic locations of the points of interest. In response to the detecting step,capturing of images with the camera is automatically begun.

Vehicle Media And Communications Access

Patent number : 9923654

Type : Grant

Filed : July 12, 2016

Date of Patent : March 20,2018

Assignee : Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America,Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : Methods,systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to vehicle media and communications systems and/or providing communications network and/or satellite network access in a vehicle.Specifically, the disclosed methods, systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to providing access to data,communications and/or satellites using a modular vehicle media and communications system.

Vehicle Media And Communications Access

Publication number : 20160323052

Type : Application

Filed : July 12,2016

Publication Date : November 3, 2016

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : Methods,systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to vehicle media and communications systems and/or providing communications network and/or satellite network access in a vehicle.Specifically, the disclosed methods, systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to providing access to data,communications and/or satellites using a modular vehicle media and communications system.

Vehicle Media And Communications Access

Publication number : 20140107869

Type : Application

Filed : December 17,2013

Publication Date : April17, 2014

Applicant : Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America,Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : Methods,systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to vehicle media and communications systems and/or providing communications network and/or satellite network access in a vehicle.Specifically, the disclosed methods, systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to providing access to data,communications and/or satellites using a modular vehicle media and communications system.

Vehicle Media And Communications Access

Patent number : 8660478

Type : Grant

Filed : March 29, 2013

Date of Patent : February 25, 2014

Assignee : Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America,Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : Methods,systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to vehicle media and communications systems and/or providing communications network and/or satellite network access in a vehicle.Specifically,the disclosed methods, systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to providing access to data,communications and/or satellites using a modular vehicle media and communications system.

System And Method For Adaptable Mobile Interface

Patent number : 8606457

Type : Grant

Filed : March 8, 2010

Date of Patent : December 10.2013

Assignee : Promind Co., Ltd.

Inventors : Gilad Odmak, Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A system, method, and computer program product for automatically adjusting the output of presentation content based upon vehicle conditions. The method determines whether one of a plurality of vehicle conditions exists, such as conditions such as conditions related to vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle direction, vehiclerelated to vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle direction, vehicle emergencies, cellular phone or headphone activation, radar detector activation, noise level decibels above a certain value, etc. The method determines an output format based on the determined vehicle conditions. The method outputs at least a portion of the presentation content based on the determined output format. The determined output format Includes display format information, such as text font or icon size information or map detail. The presentation content can also include audio content.

Real-Time Display Of System Instructions

Publication number : 20130124208

Type : Application

Filed : August 7. 2012

Publication Date : May 16.2013

Applicant : lntellisist,Inc.

Inventors : Gilad Odinak. Hakan Kostepen,Oren Danieli

Abstract : A system and method for reviewing mputted voice instrucbons in a vehicle based telematics control unit. The system ineludes a microphone. a speech recognition processo». and an output device. The microphone receives voice instruttions from a user. coupled to the microphone is the speech recognition processor that generates a voice signal by performîng speech recognition processmg of the received voice instruetions. The output device outputs thegenerated voice signal to the user.The system also ineludesa user interface for allowing the user to approve the outputted voice signal. and a communicatıon component for «irefessly sending thegenerated voice signal to a servet över a wireless network upon approval by the user.

Vehicle Media And Communications Access

Patent number : 8433238

Type : Grant

Filed : December 16, 2009

Date of Patent : April 30, 2013

Assignee : Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : Methods,systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to vehicle media and communications systems and/or providingcommunications network and/or satellite network access in a vehicle.Specifically,the disclosed methods, systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to providing access to data,communications and/or satellites using a modular vehicel media and communications system.

Dual Display Multi-Modal Vehicle Infotainment System

Patent number : 8363170

Type : Grant

Filed : June 14,2007

Date of Patent : January 29, 2013

Assignee : Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America,division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A vehicle includes left hand and right hand video monitors.Each of the video monitors includes opposing top and bottom edges and opposing left hand and right hand lateraledges extend1ng between the top and bottom edges. A translation mechanism couples the video monitors to a vehicle body.The video momtors are movable between a first position where1n the right hand lateraledge of the left hand video monitor is spaced apart from the left hand lateraledge of the right-hand video monitor,and a second position wherein the right-hand lateraledge of the left-hand video monitor is adjacent to the left-handlateraledge of the right-hand video monitor.

Real-Time Display Of System Instructions

Patent number : 8249880

Type : Grant

Filed : August 18, 2010

Date of Patent : August 21, 2012

Assignee : lntellisist. Inc.

Inventors : Gilad Odinak, Hakan Kostepen,Oren Danieli

Abstract : A system and method for reviewing inputted voice instructions in a vehicle-based telematics controlunit. The system includes a microphone,a speech recognition processor,and an output device.The microphone receives voice instruct ons from a user.Coupled to the microphone is the speech recognition processor that generates a voice signalby performing speech recognition processing of the received voice instructions.The output device outputs the generated voice signal to the user.The system also includes a userinterface for allowing the user to approve the outputted voice signal,and a communication component for wirelessly sending the generated voice signal to a server over a wireless network upon approval by the user.

Vehicle Media And Communications Access

Publication number : 20110143652

Type : Application

Filed : December 16, 2009

Publication Date : June 16, 2011

Applicant : Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America.Division of Panasonic Corporat on of North America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : Methods,systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to vehicle media and communications systems and/or providing communicat ons network and/or satelil te network accessin a vehicle.Specifically, the disclosed methods, systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to providing access to data,communications and/or satellites using a modular vehicle media and communications system.

Systems And Methods For Processing Voice Instructions. In a Vehicle

Patent number : 7801731

Type : Grant

Filed : October 30, 2007

Date of Patent : September 21,2010

Assignee : lntellisist,Inc.

Inventors : Gilad Odinak, Hakan Kostepen,Oren Danieli

Abstract : A system and method for reviewing inputted voice instructions in a vehicle-based telematics control unit. The system includes a microphone,a speech recognition processor,and an output device.The microphone receives voice instructions from a user. Coupled to the microphone is the speech recogntiion processor that generates a voice signal by performing speech recognition processing of the received voice instructions.The output device outputs the generated voice signal to the user. The system also includes a user interface for allowing the user to approve the outputted voice signal. and a communication component for wirelessly sending the generated voice signal to a server over a wireless network upon approval by the user.

Vehicle Navigation System With Internet Based Information Search Feature

Publication number : 20090265103

Type : Application

Filed : April16,2008

Publication Date : October 22, 2009

Applicant : Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A vehicle navigationalsystem includes a processor generating a search query and transmitting a search query signalcorresponding to the search query.A display unit receives the search query signaland displays a search query prompt in response to the search query signal. A user interface allows a user to enter search data into the processor in response to the search query prompt. A GPS communicator is communicatively coupled to the processor.The GPS communicator receives vehicle location data from a globalpositioningsatellite and generates a vehicle location signa.l A wireless communication device is communicatively coupled to the processor and allows the processor to communicate with the remote database.The processor initiates a search of the remote database based on the search data entered by user in response to the search query prompt,and based on the vehicle location signal. The processor receives results from the database and communicates the results to display unit for display.

System And Method For Adaptable Mobile User Interface

Patent number : 7551994

Type : Grant

Filed : October 20,2004

Date of Patent : June 23, 2009

Assignee : Intellist. Inc.

Inventors : Gilad Odinak, HakanKostepen

Abstract : A system, method,and computer program product for automatically adjusting the output of presentation content based upon vehicle conditions.The method determines whether one of a plurality of vehicle conditions exists, such as conditions related to vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle direc tion, vehicle emergencies,cellu ar phone or headphone activation.radar detector activation.noise leveldecibelsabove a certain value. etc. The method determines an output format based on the determined vehicle conditions.The method outputs at least a portion of the presentation content based on the determined output format.The determired output format includes display forma t information, such as text font or icon size information or map detail. Til e presentation content can also include audio content.

Vehicle Media And Communications Access

Patent number : 9420637

Type : Grant

Filed : December 17,2013

Abstract : Methods,systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to vehicle media and communications systems and/or providing communications network and/or sa tellite network access in a vehicle.Specifically,the disclosed methods, systems,devices and/or apparatus relate to providing access to data,communications and/or satellites using a modular vehicle media and communications system.

Method Of Operating An in-Vehicle Camera

Publication number : 20150271456

Type : Application

Filed : March 24, 2015

Publication Date : September 24, 2015

Inventors : HakanKostepen

Abstract : A method of operating an in-vehicle camera includes providing a database of geographic locations of points of interest. It is detected that the vehicle has arri ved at one of the geographic locations of the points of interest. Inresponse to the detecting step, capturing of omages with the camera is automatically begun.

Infotainment System Key Fob Arrangement For a Motor Vehicle

Publication number : 20150268945

Type : Application

Filed : March 24, 2015

Publication Date : September 24. 2015

Abstract : A method of operating an infotainment system for a motor vehicle includes providing a key fob with a token for a software update for a vehicle function. İnfotainment content is transferred from a home computing device to the key fob. The infotainment content is transferred from the key fob to an electronic infotainment device within the motor vehicle.

System And Method For Adaptable Mobile Interface

Publication number : 20110066314

Type : Application

Filed : March 8,2010

Publication Date : March 17,2011

Inventors : Gilad Odinak, Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A system,method,and computer program product for automatically adjusting the output of presentation content based upon vehicle conditions.The method determines whether one of a plurality of vehicle conditions exists, such as conditions related to vehicle speed,rate of change in vehicle speed,rate of change in vehicle direction,vehicle emergencies,cellular phone or headphone activation,radar detector activation,noise level decibels above a certain value, etc.The method determines an output format based on the determined vehicle conditions.The method outputs at least a portion of the presentation content based on the determined output format. The determined output format includes display format information,such as text font or icon size information or map detail. The presentation content can also include audio content.

Real-Time Display Of System Instructions

Publication number : 20100312566

Type : Application

Filed : August 18,2010

Publication Date : December 9,2010

Applicant : lntellisist,Inc.

Inventors : Gilad Odinak, Hakan Kostepen,Oren Danieli

Abstract : A system and method for reviewing inputted voiceinstructions in a vehicle-based telematics control unit. The system includes a microphone,a speech recognition processor,and an output device.The microphone receives voice instructions from a user.Coupled to the microphone is the speech recognition processor that generates a voice signalby performing speech recognition processing of the received voice instructions.The output device outputs the generated voice signal to the user.The system also includes a user interface for allowing the user to approve the outputted voice signal,and a communication component for wirelessly sending the generated voice signal to a server over a wireless network upon approvalby the user.

Systems And Methods For Reviewing Informationalcontent In a Vehicle

Patent number : 7406421

Type : Grant

Filed : February 14,2002

Date of Patent : July 29,2008

Assignee : lntellisist,Inc.

Inventors : Gilad Odinak, Hakan Kostepen,Oren Danieli

Abstract : A system and method for reviewing inputted voice instructions in a vehicle-based telemat cs controlunit. The system includes a microphone.a speech recogntiion processor.and an output device.The microphcne receives voice instructions from a user. Coupled to the microphone is the speech recognition processor that generates a voice signal by performing speech recognition processing of the received voice instruct ons.The output device outputs the generated voice signal to the user.The system also includes a user interface for allowing the user to approve the outputted voice signal,and a communication component for wirelessly sending the generated voice signal to a server over a wireless network upon approval by the user.

Real-Time Display Of System Instructions

Publication number : 20080147401

Type : Application

Filed : October 30, 2007

Publication Date : June 19,2008

Inventors : Gilad Odinak, Hakan Kostepen,Oren Danieli

Abstract : A system and method for reviewing inputted voice instructions in a vehicle-based telemat cs controlunit. The system includes a microphone,a speech recogntiion processor,and an output device.The microphcne receives voice instructions from a user. Coupled to the microphone is the speech recognition processor that generates a voice signal by performing speech recognition processing of the received voice instruct ons.The output device outputs the generated voice signal to the user.The system also includes a user interface for allowing the user to approve the outputted voice signal,and a communication component for wirelessly sending the generated voice signal to a server over a wireless network upon approval by the user.

System And Method For Adaptable Mobile User Interface

Publication number : 20080140277

Type : Application

Filed : October 30,2007

Publication Date : June 12,2008

Abstract : A system, method,andcomputer program product for auwmatically adjusting the output of presentation content based upon vehicle conditions.The method determines whether one of a plurality of vehicle conditions exists, such as conditions related to vehicle speed, rate of changeIn vehicle speed,rate of change In vehicle direction,vehicle emergencies,cellular phone or headphone activation, radar detector activation,noise leveldecibels above a certain value, etc. The method determines an output format based on the determined vehicle conditions.The method outputs at least a portion of the presentation content based on the determined output format. The determined output format includes display format information, such as text font or icon size information or map detail. The presentation content can also include audio content.

System And Method For Adaptable Mobile User Interface

Patent number : 6591168

Type : Grant

Filed : September 17, 2001

Date of Patent : July 8, 2003

Assignee : lntellisist,Inc.

Inventors : Gilad Odinak, Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A system, method,and computer program product for automa tically adjusting the output of presentation content based upon vehicle conditions. The method determines whether one of a plurality of vehicle conditions exists, such as conditions related to vehicle speed,rate of change in vehicle speed,rate of change in vehicle direction, vehicle emergencies,cellular phone or headph)ne activation,radar detector activation,noise level decibels above a certain value, etc. The method determines an output format based on the determined vehicle conditions.The nethod outputs at least a portion of the presentation content ba5ed on the determined output format.The determined output format includes display format information, such as text font or icon size information or map detail. The presentation content can also include audio content.

Real-Time Display Of Systeminstructions

Publication number : 20030083884

Type : Application

Filed : February 14, 2002

Publication Date : May 1,2003

Inventors : Gilad Odinak, Hakan Kostepen,Oren Danieli

Abstract : A system and method for reviewing inputted voice instructions in a vehicle-based telematics control unit. The system includes a microphone,a speecn recognition processor,and an output device.The microphone receives voice instructions from a user. Coupled to the microphone is the speech recognition processor that generates a voice signalby performing speech recognition processing of the received voice instructions. The output device outputs the generated voice signal to the user.The system also includes a userinterface for allowing the user to approve the outputted voice signal,and a communication component for wirelessly sending the generated voice signal to a server over a wireless network upon approval by the user.

System And Method For Adaptable Mobile User Interface

Publication number : 20030055537

Type : Application

Filed : September 17.2001

Publication Date : March 20, 2003

Abstract : A system, method, and Computer program product for automatically adjusting the output of presentation content based upon vehicle conditions. The method determines whether one of a plurality of vehicle conditions exists, such as conditions related to vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle direction, vehicle emergencies, cellular phone or headphone activation, radar detector activation, noise level decibels above a certain value, ete. The method determines an output format based on the determined vehicle conditions. The method outputs at least a portion of the presentation content based on the determined output format. The determined output format ineludes display format information, such as text font or icon size information or map detail. The presentation content can also inelude audio content.

System And Method For Adaptable Mobile User Interface

Publication number : 20050143867

Type : Application

Filed : October 20, 2004

Publication Date : June 30,2005

Inventors : Gilad Odinak,Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A system,method,and computer program product for automatically adjusting the output of presentation content based upon vehicle conditions.The method determines whether one of a plurality of vehicle conditions exists, such as conditions related to vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle speed,rate of change in vehicle direction, vehicle emergencies,cellular phone or headphone activat on,radar detector activation,noise level decibels above a certain value, etc.The method determines an output format based on the determined vehicle conditions.The method outputs at least a portion of the presentation content based on the determined output format. The determined output format includes display format informat on, such as text font or icon sizeinformation or map detail. The presentation content can also include audio content.

System And Method For Adaptable Mobile User Interface

Publication number : 20030200012

Type : Application

Filed : June 3,2003

Publication Date : October 23,2003

Inventors : Gilad Odinak,Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A system,method,and computer program product for automatically adjusting the output of presentation content based upon vehicle conditions.The method determines whether one of a plurality of vehicle conditions exists, such as conditions related to vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle speed,rate of change in vehicle direction, vehicle emergencies,cellular phone or headphone activat on,radar detector activation,noise level decibels above a certain value, etc. The method determines an output format based on the determined vehicle conditions.The method outputs at least a portion of the presentation content based on the determined output format. The determined output format includes display format informat on, such as text font or icon sizeinformation or map detail. The presentation content can also include audio content.

Vehicle Power Source For Home-Vehicle Communications Link

Publication number : 20080309472

Type : Application

Filed : June 14,2007

Publication Date : December 18,2008

Applicant : Panasonic Automotive Systems Co.of America - Division of Panasonic Corp. of North America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : An infotainment system for a vehide having a first source of electrical power indudes an audio/video apparatus installed in the vehide. An external personal electronic device operates outside of the vehide. A Communications link is communicatively coupled to each of the audio/video apparatus and the external personal electronic device. The Communications link is installed in the vehide and transfers electronic infotainment content between the audio/video apparatus and the external personal electronic device. The transferring indudes communicating with air-borne signals between the Communications link and the external personal electronic device. The Communications link is powered by the first source of electrical power when an engine of the vehide is in an ON State. An electrical energy storage device is electrically connectable to the Communications link. The electrical energy storage device powers the Communications link when the engine of the vehide is in an OFF State.

Dual Display Multi-Modalvehicle Infotainment System

Publication number : 20080309820

Type : Application

Filed : June 14,2007

Publication Date : December 18,2008

Applicant : Panasonic Automotive Systems Co.of America - Division of Panasonic Corp. of North America

Inventor : Hakan Kostepen

Abstract : A vehicle includes left-hand and right-hand video monitors.Each of the video monitors includes opposing top and bottom edges and opposing le ft-hand and right-hand lateraledges extending between the top and bottom edges. A translation mechanism couples the video monitors to a vehicle body.The video monitors are movable between a first position wherein the right-hand lateraledge of the left-hand video monitor is spaced apart from the left-hand lateraledge of the right-hand video monitor,and a second position wherein the right-hand lateral edge of the left-hand video monitor is adjacent to the left-hand lateraledge of the right-hand video monitor.

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Hakan Kostepen

Portfolio

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Worked with Panasonic Global Investment Group Managed a Portfolio of ~140 M USD Jointly Develop Technology Trends Papers Product Strategy Papers Many Confidential Projects with Jointly OEMs as well (cant mention them here) Including Panasonic Investments to TESLA - Reno GiGA Factory for Li Ion Battery Manufacturing

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 62 months (2012-18)

Relevant Field: EV / Battery Technologies In Car Order / Personalization / Payment System FINTECH Infotainment Systems Connectivity e-tokens

Output: Technology Integrations into OEM Product lines by Panasonic Automotive

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements Became a Product Line

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

AUPEO Internet Radio - German Berlin HQ Start up (Audio Streaming Platform) Acquired by Panasonic (2013)

Participated Members (include me): 4

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 13 months (2012-13)

Relevant Field: In Car Order / Personalization / Payment System FINTECH Internet Connectivity

Output: acquired by Panasonic Automotive with existing German OEM customers such as AUDI, BMW,

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements Became a Product Line

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Holographic Display Techonology Integration with Luminit

Participated Members (include me): 2

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 22 months(2015-19)

Relevant Field: Display technologies - Mobile Locatioin Based Services V2V - V2I - V2X Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic domain companies

Post Activities: Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

waze Navigation Study (2011-2012)

Participated Members (include me): 4

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 15 months (2011-12)

Relevant Field: Personalization / Real Time Navigation System Connectivity

Output: Google acquired Waze in 2013

Post Activities: Parts of the technology was also being developed by Panasonic Japan Navigation Team

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

FICOSA - Telematics Modules / Component Supplier - Spain Barcelona HQ Total of 69% of FICOSA Percentage Shares Acquired by Panasonic (2017)

Participated Members (include me): 6

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 38 months (2013-17)

Relevant Field: In Car Order / Personalization / Payment System FINTECH

Output: acquired by Panasonic Automotive with existing French & Italian customers such as Peugeot, Citroen, , Fiat, Alfa Romeo

Post Activities: Panasonic with electronic toll collection (ETC) 2.0 with wireless communication technology while Ficosa is in charge of the mirror technology

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Ford Motor Company

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Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Telcontar/ DeCarte Navigation Technology

Participated Members (include me): 6

My Role & Responsibility: Ford Motor Co. Advanced Engineering & Design (lead)

Duration (Year): 13 months (2004)

Relevant Field: Location Based Services - Navigation Platform / Personalization

Output: Investment was done by Ford Motor Company to Telcontar

Post Activities: Integration of the Product Lines - Ford Sync

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

QUALCOMM Joint Investment on Telematics (2000-2002) FICOSA - Telematics Modules / Component Supplier - Spain Barcelona HQ Total of 69% of FICOSA Percentage Shares Acquired by Panasonic (2017)

Participated Members (include me): 6

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 22 months (2000-02)

Relevant Field: In Car Connectivity Platfoem V2X

Output: JV with QUALCOMM in San Diego starting 2001

Post Activities: JV was ended in 2002

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

h&k Ventures - Silicon Valley

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Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

e-battery systems Lithium Ion Battery Technology Packaging - 2nd Life Advisor - Business & Technology Development

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 6 months (2021-22)

Relevant Field: Battery Technologies

Output: PoC Development On Going Avtivity Battery Performance

Post Activities: On Going Productization Development

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

CoolTech - Mobile Power generation and Minituarization Advisor - Business & Technology Development

Participated Members (include me): 2

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 18 months (2019-21)

Relevant Field: Mobile Power Generation Battery Technologies

Output: PoC Development On Going Avtivity Mobile Power Generation

Post Activities: On Going Productization Development

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

SOUTH8 Lithium Ion Battery Technology: Gas Electroyte Technology for Automotive. Advisor - Business & Technology Development

Participated Members (include me): 8

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 12 months (2021-22)

Relevant Field: Battery Technologies

Output: PoC Development On Going Avtivity Battery Performance Gas Electrolyte

Post Activities: On Going Productization Development

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Icon Air Purifier technology . Advisor - Business & Technology Development

Participated Members (include me): 8

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 12 months (2021-22)

Relevant Field: Life Sciences HealthCare

Output: PoC / Product Development {COVID / Post COVID Clean Air

Post Activities: On Going Productization Development

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

SONAPHI . Advisor Business & Technology Development Speech Recognition

Participated Members (include me): 8

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 12 months (2021-22)

Relevant Field: Life Sciences HealthCare

Output: PoC Development On Going Avtivity Battery Performance

Post Activities: On Going Productization Development

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Personal EV Mobility Vehicle: TOYOTA i-Road (2013) : =) Vehicle Connectivity / Personal Connectivity Technologies / Micro Location / e-token concepts / Fintech - In Car Payments

Participated Members (include me): 8

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 5.5 months (2012 - 2013)

Relevant Field: Fintech Personal Mobility In Car Payments EV Charging Mobility Platform

Output: Panasonic - TOYOTA concept car envisioned for urban use. it was announced publicly in March 2013 that i-Roads was deployed as part of a last-mile mobility project.

Post Activities: The i-Road became part of TOYOTA's similar ha-mo project in TOYOTA City, Japan.

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Hybrid Mobility Vehicle: TOYOTA Prius C (2011) : =) Vehicle Connectivity / Personal Connectivity Technologies / Micro Location

Participated Members (include me): 16

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 4 months (2010)

Relevant Field: Personal Mobility

Output: Became TOYOTA Aqua - Prius C Launch

Post Activities: Become PRIUS C as a Product

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

EV Mobility Vehicle: FT-EV III (2011) TOYOTA FT-EV III =) Vehicle Connectivity / Personal Connectivity Technologies / Micro Location / Charging Infrastructure / Payments / New Materials

Participated Members (include me): 14

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 5 months (2010)

Relevant Field: Personal Mobility EV Charging Mobility Platform

Output: The TOYOTA FT-EV III was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

Post Activities: The FT-EV III was the latest concept version of the scheduled Scion iQ EV electric car. SCION Brand was dropped later in US and globally

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

TOYOTA Fun-vii / diji / iiMo (2012) The interior colours can be altered to suit the driver's mood and the entire exterior of the car can be used as a display. Navigation help is provided by a 3D avatar that is projected from the dashboard. It had V2V - V2I - V2X connectivity a. Most features can be controlled by smartphone

Participated Members (include me): 19

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 9 months (2011)

Relevant Field: Autonomus Vehicle Technologies. ( navigation by itself in ""auto-pilot"" lanes)

Output: Sensor Integration AI Routing - Sensoir Fusion Level 4-5 Autonomus Vehicle Technologies.

Post Activities: Became Research & PoC Platform for Autonous Vehicle

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

TOYOTA Japan Taxi Concept (2013) 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Participated Members (include me): 4

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 16 months (2012)

Relevant Field: Connectivity Technologies Display Technologies Personalization Technologies Payment Technologies

Output: Concept Became Official Japan TAXI

Post Activities: Involved with Productization Cost Reductions System Level Tests Technology / Subsystems - System Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

TOYOTA U2 (2014) with Calty Design Research Fuel Cell Vehicle

Participated Members (include me): 13

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 6.5 months (2013)

Relevant Field: Power Train Fuel Cell Connectivity Technologies Display Technologies Personalization Technologies

Output: Concept Became TOYOTA MIRAI Fuel Cell Vehicle

Post Activities: Involved with Productization for TOYOTA MIRAI Connectivity System Level Tests Technology / Subsystems - System Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

FCV Plus (2015) TOYOTA FCV Plus Fuel Cell Vehicle - Improvements

Participated Members (include me): 8

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 9 months (2014)

Relevant Field: Power Train Fuel Cell Connectivity Technologies Display Technologies Personalization Technologies Metrical Technologies

Output: Concept Became TOYOTA MIRAI Fuel Cell

Post Activities: Involved with Productization for TOYOTA MIRAI Connectivity Improvements System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Tests Technology / Subsystems - System Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

XTREME Corolla (2016) TOYOTA XTREME Corolla SEMA US Aftermarket Concept - PoC

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 4 months (2015)

Relevant Field: Personalization Customization Connectivity Mobile Phone / Wireless Devices Integration Bring Your Device Flexible Architecture

Output: aftermarket Personalization Products

Post Activities: Become aftermarket Personalization Products at the Dealership and at www sites Follow up on Bring Your Device architecture for Millennials

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Concept-愛i (2017) TOYOTA Concept-愛i Geneva International Motor Show 2018 It included 2 personalized robots that allow the car to communicate through lights, self-drive, and sense the drivers feelings.

Participated Members (include me): 21

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 13 months (2016-17)

Relevant Field: Flexible Powertrain Personalization Customization Connectivity Mobile Phone / Wireless Devices Integration Bring Your Device Flexible Architecture

Output: Became productization platform for LEXUS Vehicles

Post Activities: Involved with Productization with TOYOTA & LEXUS vehicles Connectivity Improvements System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Tests Technology / Subsystems - System Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

TOYOTA e-Palette (2018)

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 4 months (2017)

Relevant Field: Personalization Customization Connectivity

Output: Became productization platform for Smart Cities - Macro and Micro Mobility for Panasonic & TOYOTA

Post Activities: Involved with TOYOTA Smart City Concepts and Panasonic Smart City Innovation Elements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

LQ Concept (2019) TOYOTA LQ Concept includes an artificial intelligence agent ""Yui"", who delivers a personalized driving experience. Yui creates a unique mobility experience that builds the relationship between vehicle and driver by learning from and responding to individual preferences and needs. Yui can also select and play music based on the driving environment and provide real-time information on topics of interest to the driver withLevel 4 equivalent automated driving

Participated Members (include me): 14

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 11 months (2018)

Relevant Field: AI/ML Automous Vehicle Sensors & Algorithm Solid State Battery Personalization Customization Connectivity Mobile Phone / Wireless Devices Integration Bring Your Device Flexible Architecture

Output: Became productization platform for LEXUS Vehicles

Post Activities: Involved with Productization with TOYOTA & LEXUS vehicles Autonomous Vehicle / Connectivity Improvements System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Tests Technology / Subsystems - System Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

CHRYSLER - Portal Concept (2017) Mobility Concept for Multi Purpose Use High Tech Minivan All Electric (Business / Family with Flexible Platform) Modular Powertrain - Flexible Flexible Scalable Infotainment - Connectivity System Flexible Manufacturing UI/UX Speech Recognition - NLP

Participated Members (include me): 9

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Silicon Valley Center Strategy & Innovation Team Lead

Duration (Year): 7 months (2016)

Relevant Field: Configurable Architecture Speech Recognition AI/ML Autonomous Vehicle Sensors & Algorithm Solid State Battery Personalization Customization Connectivity Mobile Phone / Wireless Devices Integration

Output: Flexible PoC platform for FCA Vehicles

Post Activities: Involved with Productization with FCA vehicles System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Speech Recognition - NLP Technology / Subsystems - System Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic (2018) (Automotive - Avionics) Personalization / Customization Interior / Multi Purpose Space EV Platform New Materials Speech / Avatar UI / UX

Participated Members (include me): ~14

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center: Interior - Infotainment Connectivity Subsystem Lead (including Speech Recognition Subsystem)

Duration (Year): 11 months (2018)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Speech Recognition - AI/ML Customization Connectivity

Output: PoC a

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Personalization Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Speech Recognition - NLP Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Participated Members (include me):

My Role & Responsibility:

Duration (Year):

Relevant Field:

Output: Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities:

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Space_C (2019) (Automotive - Mobility) A Scalable eMobility Concept - Smart Cities ""State of the art"" 48V ePowertrain platform for small electric vehicles (EVs). Personalization / Customization Interior / Multi Purpose Space New Materials

Participated Members (include me): ~18

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center: Interior - Infotainment Connectivity Subsystem Lead

Duration (Year): 9 months 2018

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Customization Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners and Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Personalization Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Olli - Smart Mobility (2018) IBM - Panasonic - LocalMotors EV Platform for Micro Mobility Accessible Mobility for all New Materials Panasonic EV Platform and Personalization & Security IBM Watson AI

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center: EV Platform Interior - Infotainment Connectivity Security Subsystem Lead

Duration (Year): 5 months (2017)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Customization Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners & Smart City

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Smart City Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Automotive AMIA Concept (2008) Automotive Mobile Internet Access - AMIA HyperLocal Concepts Detachable Infotainment System

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 5 months (2008)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Detachable / Flexible / Upgradable Architecture Customization Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners & Smart City

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Smart City Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Automotive - GARMIN Next Gen Navigation Concept (2007) Integrating GARMIN PND into Panasonic Platform 3D / Augmented Reality Navigation Concepts Back Seat - Rear Seat - Realtor Navigation Systems

Participated Members (include me): 8

My Role & Responsibility: Product Strategy & Innovation (lead) Strategic Partnerships

Duration (Year): 5 months (2007)

Relevant Field: Integrated Navigation - Configurable Personalization Customization Connectivity

Output: Strategic relationship Development for Panasonic OEM Partners (FCA and Ford and Toyota)

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Automotive - Digital Twin Concept (2005)

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 5 months (2004)

Relevant Field: Integrated Navigation - Configurable Personalization Customization Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners (FCA and Ford and Toyota) & Smart City

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Smart City Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Automotive - Connected Life Style Contextual Mobility Concept (2009)

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 5 months (2009)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Customization Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners & Smart City

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Smart City Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Automotive - psi-haptic Device and Vehicle Pairing Contextual Mobility Concept (2005)

Participated Members (include me): 4

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 6 months (2005)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Customization Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners & Smart City

Post Activities: Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Automotive - Avionics Contextual Mobility Concept (2009)

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 6 months (2008)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Customization Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners & Smart City

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Smart City Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic In Car Internet / Portal Connectivity & Flex Apps Concept (2009)

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 5 months (2009)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Customization Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners & Smart City

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Smart City Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic In Car Internet / Portal Connectivity Concept (2009)

Participated Members (include me): ~24

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 11 months (2009)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Customization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners & Smart City

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Smart City Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements Became a portal for OEMs

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic In Car Flex Apps Concept (2010)

Participated Members (include me): ~34

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 9 months (2010)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Customization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners & Smart City

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Smart City Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements Became a portal for OEMs

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic In Car Flex Apps Concept (2009)

Participated Members (include me): ~34

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 9 months (2009)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Customization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners & Smart City

Post Activities: Panasonic Global Smart City Platform System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements Became a portal for OEMs

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Detachable / Upgradable Infotainment Architecture (2011)

Participated Members (include me): ~11

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 12 months (2010)

Relevant Field: Detachable Infotainment System Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications Configurable Personalization Customization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic e-Cockpit Architecture (2012)

Participated Members (include me): 14

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 16 months (2011-12)

Relevant Field: Detachable Infotainment System Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications Configurable Personalization Customization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Mobile Content Generation (2012) (Automotive & Avionics & Audio - Video Companies)

Participated Members (include me): 6

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 12 months (2011-12)

Relevant Field: Macro - Micro Location Based Content Generation Configurable Personalization Customization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for P

Post Activities: Productization Steps System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic TOYOTA JEDI Concept (2011) (Future Automotive Infotainment - Sensor Integration - Autonomous - Hybrid - EV - H2 Platform Development)

Participated Members (include me): 19

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 14 months (2010-11)

Relevant Field: Detachable Infotainment System Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications Configurable Personalization Customization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Flexible / Upgradable Architecture Center Stack Concept

Participated Members (include me): ~11

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 7 months (2017-18)

Relevant Field: Modular Detachable Center Stack - Infotainment System Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications / Personalization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic JAGUAR Wearable - Personalization Product Concept (2011-2012)

Participated Members (include me): ~4

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 18 months (2011-12)

Relevant Field: Modular e-token Wearable Personalization Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Scispike - CO - Denver Intelligent Transportation System (2013- 2018)

Participated Members (include me): ~8

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 48 months (2013-18)

Relevant Field: Contextual - Mobile Location Based Services Cloud Services Architecture with Automatic Code Generation Tools Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: Panasonic Smart City Contextual Layers Integration System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Automotive & Panasonic Optic Storage Systems BIG DATA / AI-ML Intelligent Transportation System (2015-2018)

Participated Members (include me): ~6

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 19 months (2015-18)

Relevant Field: Storage System Architecture Contextual - Mobile Location Based Services Cloud Services Architecture with Automatic Code Generation Tools Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners Panasonic Avionics - Audio Video - Storage Companies

Post Activities: Panasonic Smart City Contextual Layers Integration System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Automotive & IBM Contextual Mobility Cloud Services BIG DATA / AI-ML Intelligent Transportation System (2016-2019)

Participated Members (include me): 8

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 26 months(2015-19)

Relevant Field: AI-ML / Contextual - Mobile Location Based Services Cloud Services Architecture with Automatic Code Generation Tools Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners Panasonic Avionics - Audio Video - Storage

Post Activities: Panasonic Smart City Contextual Layers Integration System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Domain Companies Connected Life Style e-Token / Personalization Tokens / Services BIG DATA / AI-ML Intelligent Transportation System (2016-2019)

Participated Members (include me): 6

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 28 months(2015-19)

Relevant Field: Storage System Architecture Contextual - Mobile Location Based Services Cloud Services Architecture with Automatic Code Generation Tools Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic domain companies

Post Activities: Panasonic Smart City - Connected Life Style - Contextual Content Layers Integration System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic HUD - Augmented Reality AI / ML - Personalization - LBS DIGILENS - SBG Intelligent Transportation System (2016-2019)

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 28 months(2016-19)

Relevant Field: Display technologies - Mobile Location Based Services V2V - V2I - V2X Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic domain companies

Post Activities: Panasonic Smart City - Connected Life Style - Contextual Content Layers Integration Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Flexible / Upgradable Architecture Mobile Devices Integration Platform (2010-2016)

Participated Members (include me): ~11

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 7 months(2015-19)

Relevant Field: Modular Devices Integration into Vehicle Infotainment System Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications / Personalization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic Harley Davidson - Smart Helmet Concept Panasonic Display Company Harley Davidson - Honda (2018-2019)

Participated Members (include me): 7

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 18 months(2017-19)

Relevant Field: AI/ML - Camera / Sensor Integration 360 Safety - Awareness Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications / Personalization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic In Car Connectivity - Payment Architecture Platform Panasonic Industrial Company Mc Donald's (2016-2019)

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 24 months(2016-19)

Relevant Field: In Car Order / Personalization / Payment System FINTECH Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications / Personalization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Panasonic In Car Connectivity - Payment Architecture Platform Panasonic Industrial Company VISA (2018-2019)

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Panasonic Automotive Silicon Valley Center Advanced Engineering Product Strategy & Innovation (lead)

Duration (Year): 13 months(2016-19)

Relevant Field: In Car Order / Personalization / Payment System FINTECH Upgradable - Purpose Built Applications / Personalization Internet Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used for Panasonic OEM Partners

Post Activities: System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Ford Motor Company -Model U (2003) H2 Powertrain Platform Flexible Architecture Detachable Infotainment Systems / Displays AI - NLP Speech Recognition System Multi Purpose - Cross Utility Vehicle Configuration Options

Participated Members (include me): ~30

My Role & Responsibility: Ford Advanced Engineering & Design Team - Subsystems Groups: Infotainment Subsystem Lead (including Speech Recognition Subsystem)

Duration (Year): 13 months (2002)

Relevant Field: New Energy (H2) Configurable Architecture Speech Recognition - AI/ML Personalization Customization Connectivity Mobile Phone / Wireless Devices Integration

Output: PoC and Productization was used and Became Ford / Lincoln Vehicles

Post Activities: Involved with Productization with Ford / Lincoln vehicles System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Speech Recognition - NLP Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements - Cost Savings

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Ford Motor Company - Ford Synus (2005) H2 Powertrain Platform Flexible Architecture Detachable Infotainment Systems / Displays AI - NLP Speech Recognition System New Materials Multi Purpose - Cross Utility Vehicle Configuration Options

Participated Members (include me): ~20

My Role & Responsibility: Ford Advanced Engineering & Design Team - Subsystems Groups: Infotainment Subsystem Lead (including Speech Recognition Subsystem)

Duration (Year): 10 months (2004)

Relevant Field: Configurable Architecture Speech Recognition - AI/ML Personalization Customization and Connectivity Mobile Phone / Wireless Devices Integration

Output: PoC and Productization was used and Became Ford Vehicles

Post Activities: Involved with Productization with Ford vehicles System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Speech Recognition - NLP Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements - Cost Savings

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Ford Motor Company - Ford Shelby (2004) Personalization / Customization Interior Minimalistic design with AI - NLP Speech Recognition System New Materials

Participated Members (include me): ~11

My Role & Responsibility: Ford Advanced Engineering & Design Team - Subsystems Groups: Infotainment Subsystem Lead (including Speech Recognition Subsystem)

Duration (Year): 6 months (2003)

Relevant Field: Configurable Personalization Speech Recognition - AI/ML Customization and Connectivity

Output: PoC and Productization was used and Became Ford Vehicles

Post Activities: Involved with Productization with Ford vehicles System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Speech Recognition - NLP Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive Center Silicon Valley

Lincoln LS - JAGUAR S Type Speech Recognition System (1998)

Participated Members (include me): ~11

My Role & Responsibility: Ford Advanced Engineering & Design Team Speech Recognition Subsystem Launch Lead

Duration (Year): 28 months (2003)

Relevant Field: Command Control In Vehicle Speech Recognition

Output: PoC and Productization was used and Became later available in Ford Vehicles - SYNC

Post Activities: Vehicle Launch - Industry 1st System Level Tests / Validation / UX-UI Speech Recognition - NLP Technology / Subsystems - System Design & Development Improvements

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Product Strategy & Innovation Concepts: TOLEDO SOLAR - Cd Te Thin Film Solar Panel Technology for Automotive Domain (TRANSPARENT SOLAR PANELS FOR AUTOMOTIVE WINDOWS)

Participated Members (include me): 5

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 10 months (2022-Present)

Relevant Field: Transparent Thin Film Solar Panel Technologies

Output: Had agreement with KORDSA for Globalization. Thru TEMSA Bus Company Solar Panel Windows

Post Activities: On Going Productization Development

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Product Strategy & Innovation Concepts: STEALTH Start Up Vertical Car Company - 3 Seater EV Life Style Vehicle

Participated Members (include me): 25

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 12 months (2022-Present)

Relevant Field: Transparent Thin Film Solar Panel Technologies applied to a Life Style Vehicle

Output: Business & PoC Development

Post Activities: On Going Investment & Concept & Productization Development Efforts

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Product Strategy & Innovation Concepts: STEALTH Flying Car TAXI - Utility Vertical Vehicle with various composite materials / auto-pilot functions

Participated Members (include me): 11

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 10 months (2022-Present)

Relevant Field: Flying Car 4 seater - Autonomous Flying Car

Output: Business Development

Post Activities: On Going Investment & Concept & Productization Development Efforts

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Product Strategy & Innovation Concepts: STEALTH company is using NASA Developed patented technology - rotor assembly that reduces unsprung wheel and brake assembly weight by 50%. The ultra low rotational movement improves breaking performance and improves EV range

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor - Business Development h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 10 months (2022-Present)

Relevant Field: Flying Car 4 seater - Autonomous Flying Car

Output: Business & PoC Development

Post Activities: On Going Investment & Concept & Productization Development Efforts

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Product Strategy & Innovation Concepts: STEALTH company In Wheel Motor Technology for High Efficiency and Light Weight for providing 268 hp / 200 KW (Peak)

Participated Members (include me): 6

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor - Business Development h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 10 months (2022-Present)

Relevant Field: Flying Car 4 seater - Autonomous Flying Car

Output: Business & PoC Development

Post Activities: On Going Investment & Concept & Productization Development Efforts

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Product Strategy & Innovation Concepts: VIAZARA - Pre Launch State - Contextual AI Technology to build Social Communities Platform

Participated Members (include me): 2

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor - Business Development h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 2 months (2023-Present)

Relevant Field: Personal www Social Community Network

Output: Pre Product Launch

Post Activities: Globalization - Productization Development Efforts

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Product Strategy & Innovation Concepts: CONTINUES: e-battery systems Lithium Ion Battery Technology Packaging - 2nd Life Automotive Batteries

Participated Members (include me): 4

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 23 months (2021-Present)

Relevant Field: Battery Technologies

Output: PoC Development On Going Avtivity Battery Performance

Post Activities: On Going Productization Development

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Product Strategy & Innovation Concepts: CONTINUES: CoolTech - Mobile Power generation and Heat Management Minituarization

Participated Members (include me): 3

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 19 months (2021-Present)

Relevant Field: Mobile Power Generation Battery Technologies

Output: PoC Development On Going Avtivity Mobile Power Generation

Post Activities: On Going Productization Development

Panasonic Automotive - Silicon Valley

Product Strategy & Innovation Concepts: CONTINUES: SOUTH8 Lithium Ion Battery Technology: Gas Electroyte Technology for safer Li Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Participated Members (include me): 6

My Role & Responsibility: Advisor h&k Ventures

Duration (Year): 20 months (2021-Present)

Relevant Field: Battery Technologies

Output: PoC Development On Going Avtivity Battery Performance Gas Electrolyte

Post Activities: On Going Productization Development

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