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Kyoto, Japan

Hirofumi Taki

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 8 EPO patents, primarily in Medical Devices. Top assignees: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Mari Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2014-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hirofumi Taki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hirofumi-taki

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 26(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Osaka, JP (2016 - 2017)
  • Kyoto, JP (2014 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 93,136 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 2 
 
Mari Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2014-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Anti-Snoring
Subject Information Acquisition
Signal Processing
Ultrasonic Apparatus
Control Method
Object Information Acquisition
Image Forming
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12280220 - Sleep apnea treatment apparatus and method (2025-04-21),
2. 11114083 - Anti-snoring apparatus, anti-snoring method, and program (2021-09-07),
3. 10772607 - Subject information acquisition apparatus, subject information acquisition method, and program (2020-09-15),
4. 10426443 - Object information acquiring apparatus and control method for same (2019-10-01),
5. 10426440 - Subject information obtaining apparatus, method for obtaining subject information, and program (2019-10-01),
6. 10107909 - Subject information acquisition apparatus, subject information acquisition method, and program (2018-10-23),
7. 10048373 - Object information acquisition apparatus object information acquisition method and non-transitory computer-readable medium (2018-08-14),
8. 9757093 - Object information acquiring apparatus and control method for same (2017-09-12),
9. 9709675 - Object information acquisition apparatus, object information acquisition method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium (2017-07-18),
10. 9689974 - Image forming method using ultrasound and aberration correction method (2017-06-27),
11. 9683971 - Object information acquiring apparatus and control method thereof (2017-06-20),
12. 9585629 - Subject information obtaining apparatus, method for obtaining subject information, and computer-readable storage medium (2017-03-07),
13. 9448100 - Signal processing apparatus (2016-09-20),
14. 9304191 - Subject information obtaining apparatus, subject information obtaining method, and program (2016-04-05),
15. 8784317 - Signal processing apparatus, ultrasonic apparatus, control method for signal processing apparatus, and control method for ultrasonic apparatus (2014-07-22),

Title: Hirofumi Taki: Innovator in Sleep Apnea Treatment

Introduction

Hirofumi Taki is a notable inventor based in Kyoto, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of sleep apnea treatment, holding a total of 15 patents. His innovative approaches aim to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from sleep-related disorders.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions is a sleep apnea treatment apparatus and method. This apparatus includes a stimulation device that applies stimulation to a subject. It features a controller with circuitry that receives sounds produced by the subject, converts these sounds into received sound signals, and obtains snoring sound information. The device calculates the impact of the snoring sound and applies stimulation when the impact exceeds a certain threshold. Another significant patent is an anti-snoring apparatus, which utilizes a low-frequency sound generating device. This device applies low-frequency sound to a subject producing snoring sounds, processing the snoring sound information to determine its impact and applying the low-frequency sound when necessary.

Career Highlights

Hirofumi Taki has worked with prominent companies such as Canon and Mari Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative solutions for sleep apnea and snoring issues.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Taki has collaborated with talented individuals, including Kenichi Nagae and Toru Sato. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of his groundbreaking inventions.

Conclusion

Hirofumi Taki's work in the field of sleep apnea treatment showcases his dedication to innovation and improving health outcomes. His patents reflect a commitment to addressing real-world problems through technology.

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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