Atuhiko Urusihara

Title: Atuhiko Urusihara: Inventor of a Facsimile Document-Processing System

Introduction

Atuhiko Urusihara is an inventor associated with Kokubunji, Japan, and Hitachi, Ltd. His recorded patent work concerns facsimile technology for scanning, transmitting, copying, and handling documents. He is credited with 1 patent.

Latest Patents

Urusihara’s listed patent is “Facsimile apparatus and method for processing a fixed document.” The invention describes a facsimile apparatus with a transparent plate for holding a document and a scanner that illuminates it using solid-state light sources, such as LEDs. A detector senses the reflected light, allowing the apparatus to generate an electronic image signal for transmission to a remote location.

The apparatus can also copy documents. It withdraws cut paper sheets from storage and prints images using a heat-transfer system that selectively heats an ink film. Printed sheets are received on the upper surface of the storage area. The design also allows a document transporter to move a document past a stationary scanner.

Career Highlights

Urusihara’s documented contribution focuses on integrating document scanning and facsimile transmission with copying and paper handling. The patent describes a system intended to support both fixed-document scanning and document transport.

Collaborations

Urusihara’s listed coworkers include Naoki Kinoshita and Tomoe Sasayama. His company affiliation is Hitachi, Ltd.

Conclusion

Atuhiko Urusihara’s recorded patent highlights a multifunctional approach to facsimile technology, combining document imaging and transmission with copying and paper handling.