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Saitama, Japan

Hiroaki Takao

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Fujifilm Corporation. Active years: 2007-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroaki Takao. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroaki-takao

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 71.4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 20(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Miyagi, JP (2007 - 2010)
  • Saitama, JP (2018 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 16,949 
 
Fujifilm Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2007-2025

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12464250 - Camera (2025-11-04),
2. 11838642 - Camera (2023-12-05),
3. 11477389 - Camera (2022-10-18),
4. 11330188 - Camera (2022-05-10),
5. 10873705 - Camera (2020-12-22),
6. 10616494 - Camera (2020-04-07),
7. 10215557 - Distance image acquisition apparatus and distance image acquisition method (2019-02-26),
8. 10041784 - Distance image acquisition apparatus and distance image acquisition method (2018-08-07),
9. 9953433 - Distance image acquisition apparatus and distance image acquisition method (2018-04-24),
10. 9927223 - Distance image acquisition apparatus and distance image acquisition method (2018-03-27),
11. 7692260 - Solid state imaging device and manufacturing method thereof (2010-04-06),
12. 7348204 - Method of fabricating solid state imaging device including filling interelectrode spacings (2008-03-25),
13. 7265432 - Solid state imaging device and method of fabricating the same (2007-09-04),
14. 7233037 - Solid state imaging device and method of manufacturing the same (2007-06-19),

Title: Innovations of Hiroaki Takao

Introduction

Hiroaki Takao is a prominent inventor based in Saitama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of camera technology, holding a total of 13 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the operability of cameras in varying lighting conditions.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents involves a camera designed to maintain good operability regardless of the brightness of the surrounding environment. This camera features a brightness detection unit that assesses the ambient light. In bright conditions, the camera's settings are displayed on a sub-display, while in darker environments, both the settings and an image representing the state of the shutter speed dial are shown on the sub-display.

Career Highlights

Hiroaki Takao is currently employed at Fujifilm Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of imaging technology. His expertise and dedication have led to advancements that improve user experience and functionality in cameras.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Takeshi Misawa and Kentaro Tokiwa, contributing to various projects that enhance camera technology.

Conclusion

Hiroaki Takao's work exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the camera industry, making significant strides in improving operability under different lighting conditions. His contributions continue to influence the way we capture images today.

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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