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Kanagawa, Japan

Akira Shirahama

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 1994-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akira Shirahama. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akira-shirahama

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 82.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 92(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 58,147 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2010

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17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7839457 - Display image correcting device, image display device, and display image correcting method (2010-11-23),
2. 7151572 - Apparatus and method for processing predetermined program data (2006-12-19),
3. 7123305 - Image processing apparatus and method, and recording medium (2006-10-17),
4. 6999129 - Image processing apparatus, method, and recording medium for controlling image quality (2006-02-14),
5. 6822694 - Signal processing apparatus (2004-11-23),
6. 6674478 - Image processing apparatus, method and providing medium (2004-01-06),
7. 6441863 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and television receiver (2002-08-27),
8. 6311328 - Apparatus and method for enlarging/reducing a video picture size (2001-10-30),
9. 6310656 - Television apparatus, display method of television apparatus and picture plane control apparatus, and method (2001-10-30),
10. 6219104 - Picture processing apparatus and processing method (2001-04-17),
11. 6067124 - Image processing apparatus and processing method (2000-05-23),
12. 6064444 - Picture processing apparatus and processing method (2000-05-16),
13. 5909258 - Cathode ray tube display and television set having the same (1999-06-01),
14. 5835157 - Multi-system video signal demodulating apparatus (1998-11-10),
15. 5764303 - Vertical deflection control circuit and television receiver using such (1998-06-09),

Title: Akira Shirahama: Innovator in Image Processing Technology

Introduction

Akira Shirahama is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image processing technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His work primarily focuses on devices and methods that enhance image display quality.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are a display image correcting device, an image display device, and a display image correcting method. The display image correcting device includes a retaining section that retains reference correction amount data for correcting nonuniformity in images displayed based on video signals. This device is designed to perform correction processing in correspondence with both horizontal and vertical directions of the image, utilizing three-dimensional correction amount data. Additionally, he has developed an information-processing device that receives and processes predetermined program data, which includes extracting image and audio data of a user-selected program and setting control parameters for display and output.

Career Highlights

Akira Shirahama has had a successful career at Sony Corporation, where he has been instrumental in developing innovative technologies that improve user experience in image display. His expertise in image processing has positioned him as a key figure in the advancement of display technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Akira has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Shinichiro Miyazaki and Takeshi Ohno. These collaborations have fostered an environment of innovation and creativity, leading to the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion

Akira Shirahama's contributions to image processing technology have made a lasting impact in the field. His innovative patents and collaborative efforts at Sony Corporation continue to shape the future of image display technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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