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Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 81

% Expired Patents = 80.2

Forward Citations = 479

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105 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Atsuo Masui (12 out of 25 patents)

Mamoru Terada (12 out of 21 patents)

Hiromichi Nose (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Hiroyuki Matsumoto (7 out of 34 patents)

5. Shinji Yamaguchi (6 out of 30 patents)

6. Genta Yagyu (6 out of 17 patents)

7. Toshiya Kondo (5 out of 17 patents)

8. Hiroki Nakane (5 out of 7 patents)

9. Tetsuo Kohno (5 out of 39 patents)

10. Toru Nakatani (4 out of 10 patents)

11. Kazuhiro Shibatani (4 out of 23 patents)

12. Yoshiharu Tanaka (4 out of 26 patents)

13. Makoto Jin (3 out of 9 patents)

14. Hirokazu Koyama (3 out of 11 patents)

15. Yoshihito Souma (3 out of 24 patents)

Core Competencies:

Image Processing

Optical Systems

Shake Correction

Image Capturing

Lens Units

Digital Cameras

Thermal Transfer

Holographic Imaging

Image Quality Enhancement

Camera Mechanisms

Zoom Systems

Image Formation

81 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9077925 - Image edition service system and screen information generation method (2015-07-07),

2. 7978240 - Enhancing image quality imaging unit and image sensor (2011-07-12),

3. 7859562 - Visual aid display apparatus (2010-12-28),

4. 7835050 - Optical holographic device with a hologram optical element on an area smaller than an irradiation area, holographic image display device and head mounted display with a hologram optical element on an area smaller than an irradiation area (2010-11-16),

5. 7747148 - Shake detecting apparatus, shake correcting apparatus and image pickup apparatus (2010-06-29),

6. 7692869 - Image-taking lens unit (2010-04-06),

7. 7623159 - Shake correction mechanism and image sensing apparatus using the same (2009-11-24),

8. 7599201 - Method of controlling the duty of a PWM signal, PWM signal generating circuit, and image forming apparatus using same (2009-10-06),

9. 7592759 - Stepping motor servo driving method and driving mechanism (2009-09-22),

10. 7577290 - Image processing method, image processing apparatus and image processing program (2009-08-18),

11. 7576778 - Shake correcting mechanism and camera having same shake correcting mechanism (2009-08-18),

12. 7573647 - Optical unit and image capturing apparatus including the same (2009-08-11),

13. 7561787 - Reduction optical system with a meniscus single-lens element (2009-07-14),

14. 7561345 - Method for fabricating lens unit, lens unit and imaging apparatus (2009-07-14),

15. 7557852 - Image-taking apparatus, magnification variation control method, and lens unit (2009-07-07),

Company Overview

Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in advanced image processing technologies. The company develops and manufactures a range of products, including digital cameras, lens units, and optical systems, focusing on enhancing image quality through innovations such as shake correction and thermal transfer techniques. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of holographic imaging, Konica Minolta continues to lead in the field of imaging solutions, catering to diverse applications across various industries.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

81 Patents

#623 in Tokyo

#1,294 in Japan

#9,364 in the World

Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc.

Forward Citations = 479

105 inventors:

Atsuo Masui (12 out of 25 patents)

Mamoru Terada (12 out of 21 patents)

Hiromichi Nose (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Hiroyuki Matsumoto (7 out of 34 patents)

5. Shinji Yamaguchi (6 out of 30 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/konica-minolta-photo-imaging

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