Akizo Otani

Title: Akizo Otani: Image-Forming and Scanning Innovations.

Introduction

Akizo Otani is an inventor based in Osaka, Japan, whose patent work includes technologies for image-forming systems and document scanning. He is associated with Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. and has 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Otani’s listed patents address predicting consumable use in image-forming equipment and detecting the status of a document cover in an image-scanning apparatus.

“Image forming system capable of predicting consumed amount of consumable, prediction data output method” describes a system that records how much of a consumable an image-forming apparatus uses over set periods. It compares recorded usage across specified time periods to acquire and output prediction data about future consumption.

“Image scanning apparatus” describes a scanner with a platen glass, a rotatable document cover, and movable components that respond to the cover’s movement. The apparatus uses an image of one movable component within the scanning area to detect the cover’s status.

Career Highlights

Otani’s disclosed inventions focus on practical functions in document imaging: forecasting consumable usage and detecting whether a scanner’s document cover is open or closed. These capabilities can support equipment monitoring and scanning operations.

Collaborations

Otani is associated with Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. His listed coworkers include Yasuyoshi Kobayashi and Koji Eto.

Conclusion

Akizo Otani’s patent portfolio reflects work on improving the monitoring and operation of image-forming and scanning systems.