Chisato Shioda

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Fujitsu Corporation. Active years: 2016-2022.

USPTO Granted Patents = 10 (Patent Applications = 9)

% Patents Active = 70.0

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 6)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 17(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Kawasaki, JP (2016 - 2020)
Sagamihara, JP (2020 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

10 out of 39,367

Fujitsu Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2016-2022

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10 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11295755 - Storage medium, sound source direction estimation method, and sound source direction estimation device (2022-04-05),

2. 11205416 - Non-transitory computer-read able storage medium for storing utterance detection program, utterance detection method, and utterance detection apparatus (2021-12-21),

3. 10880643 - Sound-source-direction determining apparatus, sound-source-direction determining method, and storage medium (2020-12-29),

4. 10755731 - Apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for storing program for utterance section detection (2020-08-25),

5. 10609479 - Device and method for determining a sound source direction (2020-03-31),

6. 10446173 - Apparatus, method for detecting speech production interval, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for storing speech production interval detection computer program (2019-10-15),

7. 10403289 - Voice processing device and voice processing method for impression evaluation (2019-09-03),

8. 9672809 - Speech processing device and method (2017-06-06),

9. 9443537 - Voice processing device and voice processing method for controlling silent period between sound periods (2016-09-13),

10. 9424830 - Apparatus and method for encoding audio signal, system and method for transmitting audio signal, and apparatus for decoding audio signal (2016-08-23),

Title: Chisato Shioda: Innovator in Sound Source Direction Estimation

Introduction

Chisato Shioda is a prominent inventor based in Kawasaki, Japan. She has made significant contributions to the field of sound source direction estimation, holding a total of 10 patents. Her innovative work has paved the way for advancements in audio technology and voice recognition systems.

Latest Patents

Among her latest patents, Shioda has developed a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that stores a program for sound source direction estimation. This program enables a processor to calculate sound pressure differences between audio data acquired from multiple microphones. It estimates the direction of sound sources and facilitates voice recognition based on these estimations. Another notable patent involves an utterance detection apparatus that detects the start and end of utterances by analyzing sound pressure levels from two microphones. This technology enhances the accuracy of voice recognition systems by suppressing irrelevant sound pressures during detection.

Career Highlights

Chisato Shioda is currently employed at Fujitsu Corporation, where she continues to innovate in the field of audio technology. Her work has garnered attention for its practical applications in various industries, particularly in enhancing user interaction with devices through improved voice recognition capabilities.

Collaborations

Shioda collaborates with esteemed colleagues such as Masanao Suzuki and Nobuyuki Washio. Together, they contribute to the advancement of technologies that leverage sound source direction estimation and utterance detection.

Conclusion

Chisato Shioda's contributions to sound source direction estimation and voice recognition technology highlight her role as a leading inventor in her field. Her innovative patents and ongoing work at Fujitsu Corporation continue to shape the future of audio technology.