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Nagoya, Japan

Hiroyuki Funahashi

This inventor holds 23 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Printing Systems. Top assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki-Kaisha. Active years: 1989-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroyuki Funahashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroyuki-funahashi

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Patents Active = 87.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 791(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Seto, JP (1990 - 1993)
  • Aichi-ken, JP (2007)
  • Nagoya, JP (1989 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal23 out of 17,900 
 
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki-Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 1989-2013

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Areas of Expertise:
Printing Systems
Network Systems
Image Forming Apparatus
Mail Printing
Print Controller
Data Management
Job Data
Paper Feeding
23 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8554905 - Network system, terminal and recording medium (2013-10-08),
2. 7933032 - Image forming apparatus (2011-04-26),
3. 7808658 - Printing system and printing apparatus (2010-10-05),
4. 7779120 - Network system, terminal and recording medium (2010-08-17),
5. 7340514 - Printing system using email to notify client devices of printing management information of print data sets (2008-03-04),
6. 7254629 - Network system, terminal and recording medium (2007-08-07),
7. 7207734 - Printing system providing print controller capability to retrieve amend and update data stored in local memory of a printer (2007-04-24),
8. 7180611 - Printing device capable of utilizing job data transmitted from host computer for managing printing operations (2007-02-20),
9. 6932523 - Printing system including a printer and client devices connected by a network (2005-08-23),
10. 6788902 - Service support system and method for image forming apparatus (2004-09-07),
11. 6572288 - Printing system and method of managing data in the printing system (2003-06-03),
12. 6449055 - Printing system (2002-09-10),
13. 6426799 - Mail printing system with printer selecting function (2002-07-30),
14. 6333791 - Mail printing system with print confirming function (2001-12-25),
15. 6317193 - Image forming apparatus (2001-11-13),

Title: Hiroyuki Funahashi: A Pioneer in Network and Image Forming Technologies

Introduction

Hiroyuki Funahashi, based in Nagoya, Japan, is an accomplished inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 23 patents. His innovative contributions primarily focus on advancing technologies in networking systems and image forming apparatus. As a key member of Brother Industries, Ltd., Funahashi has significantly impacted the field of printing technologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Funahashi developed a groundbreaking network system that integrates printers as terminals interconnected via a network. This innovative system allows each printer to obtain information from others and transmit it to a browser computer acting as a controller. By retrieving information from just one printer, the computer can efficiently acquire data from the entire network without the need for a server, streamlining the communication process.

In addition, Funahashi has designed an advanced image forming apparatus featuring several essential components. This apparatus includes a printing unit, a printing possibility determination unit, a printing stop unit, and a notification unit. The system is designed to halt printing operations if certain errors occur, effectively managing operational errors and ensuring reliability during printing tasks.

Career Highlights

Hiroyuki Funahashi has made notable strides in his career at Brother Industries, Ltd., contributing valuable innovations that enhance efficiency and reliability in printing technologies. His patents reflect a deep understanding of both technical and operational challenges within the industry, positioning him as a key figure in the realm of printing solutions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Funahashi has worked alongside talented coworkers, including Satoshi Okimoto and Akihiro Yamada. These collaborations have fostered a dynamic environment for innovation and have played a crucial role in the successful development of several of his patents.

Conclusion

Hiroyuki Funahashi continues to leave a significant mark on the technology landscape with his inventive spirit and dedication to improvement in network systems and image forming apparatuses. As he progresses in his career at Brother Industries, his contributions will undoubtedly continue to elevate the standards of printing and networking solutions worldwide.

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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