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Yokohama, Japan

Eiichi Shimizu

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Eastman-Kodak Company. Active years: 1992-2005.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Eiichi Shimizu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/eiichi-shimizu-s4iftwm3

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 47(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (1992)
  • Yokahama, JP (1998)
  • Yokohama, JP (1997 - 2005)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 21,605 
 
Eastman-Kodak Company
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2005

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6862039 - Electronic camera including color tone adjustment of a real-time image (2005-03-01),
2. 5808674 - Producing and improved digital image from digital signals corresponding (1998-09-15),
3. 5715483 - Automatic focusing apparatus and method (1998-02-03),
4. 5644358 - Automatic white balance adjusting device (1997-07-01),
5. 5116281 - Rotational speed switcher (1992-05-26),

Title: Eiichi Shimizu: Innovator in Electronic Imaging Technology

Introduction

Eiichi Shimizu is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of electronic imaging technology, holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and operability of electronic cameras and digital image processing.

Latest Patents

One of Shimizu's latest patents involves an electronic camera that includes a color tone adjustment feature for real-time images. This innovation allows users to select a color tone adjusting mode, displaying a guide for adjustment on a monitor. The camera reads operation signals from direction buttons to determine if adjustments are being made. When adjustments are detected, the camera calculates the corresponding color tone adjustment value, improving the overall operability of the device.

Another notable patent pertains to producing an improved digital image from digitized signals. This apparatus processes images obtained from an image sensor with color photosites arranged in rows and columns. It generates multiple color values for each photosite location, combining adjacent rows to create a single color value. This method enhances the production of luminance and chrominance values, ultimately resulting in a full-color digitized image.

Career Highlights

Eiichi Shimizu is currently associated with Eastman Kodak Company, where he continues to innovate in the field of imaging technology. His work has significantly impacted the way electronic cameras and digital imaging systems operate, making them more user-friendly and efficient.

Collaborations

Shimizu has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Kyoichi Omata and Manabu Kiri. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of electronic imaging technologies.

Conclusion

Eiichi Shimizu's contributions to electronic imaging technology have established him as a key figure in the industry. His innovative patents and ongoing work at Eastman Kodak Company continue to shape the future of digital imaging.

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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