Company Filing History:

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Years Active: 1988-2004

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1. 6714664 - ROAD AREA EXTRACTING APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING A ROAD AREA FROM A BLOCK MAP, DEFORMED MAP AUTOMATIC GENERATION SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A DEFORMED MAP FROM ROAD AREA DATA OBTAINED BY THE ROAD AREA EXTRACTING APPARATUS, MAP INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM, GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION DESCRIBING METHOD (2004-03-30),

2. 6487305 - Deformed map automatic generation system including automatic extraction of road area from a block map and shape deformation of at least one road area drawn in the map (2002-11-26),

3. 6407765 - Image forming apparatus (2002-06-18),

4. 6249668 - Radio pager having directory structure with user-defined notification of message receipt (2001-06-19),

5. 6246417 - Map editing apparatus enabling simplified editing through provision of user-selectable automatic editing functions (2001-06-12),

6. 6125306 - System for controlling physical distribution pallets (2000-09-26),

7. 6119065 - Pedestrian information providing system, storage unit for the same, and (2000-09-12),

8. 6101576 - Method for saving generated character image in a cache system including (2000-08-08),

9. 5933354 - System for controlling physical distribution pallets (1999-08-03),

10. 5797113 - Method and system for determining transportation route (1998-08-18),

11. 5761406 - Method of controlling data transfer and a safe shutdown in a (1998-06-02),

12. 5518326 - Impact printer which can detect partial defects in coils (1996-05-21),

13. 4819556 - Shuttle printer which stops shuttle for paper feed (1989-04-11),

14. 4766446 - Printing apparatus having means for providing tension to a recording (1988-08-23),

Title: Akihiro Abe: Innovator in Geographical Information Systems

Introduction

Akihiro Abe is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of geographical information systems, holding a total of 14 patents. His work focuses on the automatic extraction and generation of road area data from block maps, which has important applications in mapping and navigation technologies.

Latest Patents

Abe's latest patents include innovative technologies such as the "Road Area Extracting Apparatus for Extracting a Road Area from a Block Map" and the "Deformed Map Automatic Generation System for Generating a Deformed Map from Road Area Data Obtained by the Road Area Extracting Apparatus." These inventions utilize vector block information to read and process line segment rows that define road areas within an image drawing region. By identifying boundary points and connecting them, Abe's systems can automatically extract road areas and reshape them for improved accuracy in mapping applications.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Akihiro Abe has worked with notable companies, including Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in the field of geographical information systems.

Collaborations

Abe has collaborated with several talented individuals in his field, including Takanori Shimada and Nobuhiro Kambe. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Akihiro Abe's contributions to the field of geographical information systems through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to impact the way we understand and utilize mapping technologies today.

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