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Los Altos, CA, United States of America

Hitoshi Sekine

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Printing Technology. Top assignees: Ricoh Company, Ltd., Ricoh Corporation. Active years: 2004-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hitoshi Sekine. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hitoshi-sekine

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 = 46.7


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 111(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2004 - 2007)
  • Los Altos, CA (US) (2012 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 28,957 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 233 
 
Ricoh Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2015

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Areas of Expertise:
Web Services
Printer Driver
Three-Dimensional Video
Video Conferencing
Job Ticket Generation
Proxy Scan Services
Remote Printing
Dynamic Capabilities
Client/Server Interaction
JDF Information
PDL-Based Stream
Device Management
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8928899 - Web services printer driver (2015-01-06),
2. 8823769 - Three-dimensional video conferencing system with eye contact (2014-09-02),
3. 8635623 - Multi-layer print workflow architecture job ticket generation utilizing user selectable real-time device capabilities (2014-01-21),
4. 8619341 - Methods and systems to provide proxy scan services to legacy devices (2013-12-31),
5. 8605311 - Methods and systems for providing device specific print options to remote printing services (2013-12-10),
6. 8589866 - Automatically generating capability-based computer peripheral device drivers (2013-11-19),
7. 8547575 - Printer discovery within a web page (2013-10-01),
8. 8508768 - Job scheduling in a workflow architecture related to printing (2013-08-13),
9. 8473547 - Methods and structure for utilizing dynamic capabilities in client/server software interaction (2013-06-25),
10. 8446599 - Methods and structures for converting JDF information into commands for a printer (2013-05-21),
11. 8289537 - Translating PDL-based print stream to job ticket-based print stream (2012-10-16),
12. 8214548 - Capability-based control device driver of a computer peripheral device (2012-07-03),
13. 7277880 - Method and apparatus for storing and managing data (2007-10-02),
14. 6915337 - Method and system for updating the device driver of a business office appliance (2005-07-05),
15. 6785711 - Method and system for displaying various messages while performing tasks or while idling (2004-08-31),

Title: Hitoshi Sekine: Innovator in Printing and Video Conferencing Technologies

Introduction

Hitoshi Sekine is a prominent inventor based in Los Altos, California. He holds a total of 15 patents that showcase his contributions to the fields of printing technology and video conferencing systems. His innovative approaches have significantly impacted how electronic documents are printed and how video conferencing participants interact.

Latest Patents

One of Sekine's latest patents is a web services printer driver. This invention provides a method for printing electronic documents that supports various printer models and page description languages (PDL). The printer driver interacts with web print services to render application data and generate print data in a format compatible with specified printing devices. This technology ensures that users can print documents seamlessly, regardless of the printer model.

Another notable patent is the three-dimensional video conferencing system with eye contact. This invention allows video conferencing participants to maintain eye contact with each other, enhancing the overall communication experience. The system utilizes a display positioned between two video capture devices, enabling participants to appear as though they are making eye contact while viewing each other’s images. This innovative approach improves the realism of virtual interactions.

Career Highlights

Hitoshi Sekine has worked with reputable companies such as Ricoh Company, Ltd. and Ricoh Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing cutting-edge technologies in printing and video conferencing.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Sekine has collaborated with talented individuals, including Yue Liu and Yao-Tian Wang. These partnerships have fostered innovation and creativity in his projects.

Conclusion

Hitoshi Sekine's contributions to technology through his patents reflect his dedication to improving user experiences in printing and video conferencing. His innovative solutions continue to influence these fields, making him a noteworthy inventor in today's technological landscape.

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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