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Canon Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 54

% Expired Patents = 7.4

CIPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 1,058

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83 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Harry T Garland (6 out of 20 patents)

Hadar I Avi-Itzhak (6 out of 7 patents)

David R Brown (5 out of 5 patents)

4. William C Naylor, Jr (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Roger D Melen (3 out of 62 patents)

6. Haruo Yoda (3 out of 72 patents)

7. Yuji Inoue (3 out of 6 patents)

8. Kimiaki Ando (3 out of 19 patents)

9. Mark Pulver (3 out of 5 patents)

10. Michael G Roberts (3 out of 7 patents)

11. Dirk Hughes-Hartogs (3 out of 12 patents)

12. Kazuharu Katagiri (3 out of 126 patents)

13. Makoto Kitahara (3 out of 42 patents)

14. Shozo Ishikawa (3 out of 38 patents)

15. Natalie L Kershaw (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Image Processing

Optical Character Recognition

Electron Beam

Noise Detection

Color Display

Fluorescent Compounds

Data Communication

Motion Detection

Dithering Techniques

Thermoforming

Signal Processing

Camera Systems

54 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10020222 - Method for processing an inner wall surface of a micro vacancy (2018-07-10),

2. 8008622 - Electron beam apparatus and method of generating an electron beam irradiation pattern (2011-08-30),

3. 7670133 - Twin-sheet thermoforming of plastic fuel tanks (2010-03-02),

4. 7635851 - Electron beam apparatus and method of generating an electron beam irradiation pattern (2009-12-22),

5. 7608844 - Charged particle beam drawing apparatus (2009-10-27),

6. 7599007 - Noise detection method, noise reduction method, noise detection device, and noise reduction device (2009-10-06),

7. 7030925 - Camera system having converting means, recording means, reproduction means, plate-shaped display and protection means (2006-04-18),

8. RE38942 - Apparatus for generating an image from a digital video signal (2006-01-23),

9. 6770385 - Fluorescent bis-coumarins for organic light-emitting devices (2004-08-03),

10. 6647102 - Data communication apparatus capable of executing demonstration operation (2003-11-11),

11. 6384836 - Color gamut clipping (2002-05-07),

12. 6064761 - Near black under color removal (2000-05-16),

13. 5862317 - Communicating apparatus with communication obstacle management (1999-01-19),

14. 5844532 - Color display system (1998-12-01),

15. 5825943 - Selective document retrieval method and system (1998-10-20),

Company Overview

Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading innovator in image processing technology. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including optical character recognition and motion detection systems. Canon's expertise extends to electron beam technology, noise detection, and color display innovations, positioning it at the forefront of imaging and data communication technologies. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Canon continues to shape the future of imaging across various industries.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

54 Patents

#764 in Tokyo

#1,630 in Japan

#13,140 in the World

Canon Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,058

83 inventors:

Harry T Garland (6 out of 20 patents)

Hadar I Avi-Itzhak (6 out of 7 patents)

David R Brown (5 out of 5 patents)

4. William C Naylor, Jr (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Roger D Melen (3 out of 62 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Canon Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/canon

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

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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