This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha, Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba. Active years: 2016-2026.
Location History:
- Shizuoka, JP (2016 - 2017)
- Izunokuni Shizuoka, JP (2022 - 2024)
Company Filing History:
12 out of 6,289 
3 out of 53,250 
Years Active: 2016-2026
Title: Atsushi Miyashima: Innovator in Self-Service Technology
Introduction
Atsushi Miyashima is a prominent inventor based in Shizuoka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of self-service technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing user experience and efficiency in self-checkout systems.
Latest Patents
One of his latest inventions is a self-checkout device that includes a bagging stand, a pair of pillars, a beam, a user interface terminal, and one or more brackets. The bagging stand features a table and a scale that weighs the load placed on it. The pillars are designed with a split exterior member that can be divided into multiple pieces. The beam connects the upper ends of the pillars, while the user interface terminal is mounted on the beam. Additionally, the brackets allow for the attachment of external devices and can be adjusted in position.
Another notable patent is a self-service commodity sales data processing device. This device includes a take-out determination unit that assesses whether commodities were taken out simultaneously based on an image. It also features a first identical determination unit to identify whether the taken-out commodities are different or identical. A reading unit reads the information of the taken-out commodities, and a second identical determination unit checks for identical items. If the second unit determines that the commodities are identical, a suspension unit halts the transaction.
Career Highlights
Atsushi Miyashima has worked with notable companies such as Toshiba Tec Corporation and Toshiba Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in technology.
Collaborations
Some of his coworkers include Shinsuke Yajima and Hidehiro Naito, who have collaborated with him on various projects.
Conclusion
Atsushi Miyashima's contributions to self-service technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and efficiency. His work continues to influence the industry and improve user experiences in self-checkout systems.