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Hadano, Japan

Kazumasa Murai

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1996-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kazumasa Murai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kazumasa-murai

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 61.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 194(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ashigarakami-gun, JP (2000)
  • Ebina, JP (1998 - 2001)
  • Nakai-machi, JP (2001 - 2006)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1996 - 2011)
  • Hadano, JP (2010 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 11,665 
 
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2012

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8144919 - Annealing algorithm for non-rectangular shaped stained glass collages (2012-03-27),
2. 7907165 - Speaker predicting apparatus, speaker predicting method, and program product for predicting speaker (2011-03-15),
3. 7775439 - Featured wands for camera calibration and as a gesture based 3D interface device (2010-08-17),
4. 7688344 - Systems and methods for mediating teleconferences (2010-03-30),
5. 6985236 - Position measurement system (2006-01-10),
6. 6304863 - Data converting apparatus and coefficient determining apparatus for use therewith (2001-10-16),
7. 6172776 - Method and apparatus for processing a color image (2001-01-09),
8. 6130675 - Color image formation method and color image formation apparatus (2000-10-10),
9. 5978107 - Method and apparatus for determining color transformation coefficients (1999-11-02),
10. 5729360 - Color image processing method and system (1998-03-17),
11. 5636290 - Color image processing (1997-06-03),
12. 5568414 - Nonlinear operation unit and data processing apparatus using the (1996-10-22),
13. 5502579 - Color image processing method and apparatus capable of adjusting the UCR (1996-03-26),

Title: Kazumasa Murai: Innovator in Stained Glass and Speaker Prediction Technologies

Introduction

Kazumasa Murai is a notable inventor based in Hadano, Japan. He holds a total of 13 patents, showcasing his innovative contributions to technology and design. His work primarily focuses on enhancing visual displays and improving speech recognition systems.

Latest Patents

Murai's latest patents include an "Annealing algorithm for non-rectangular shaped stained glass collages." This invention relates to a method that effectively utilizes non-rectangular display spaces for collages. It allows for the arrangement of a heterogeneous set of images to display regions of interest while avoiding overlapping. The technique employs a Voronoi method to fill background gaps, creating a stained glass effect. Additionally, it can be applied to irregular shapes, including circular forms with holes, and can also be used for printing labels on disks.

Another significant patent is the "Speaker predicting apparatus, speaker predicting method, and program product for predicting speaker." This apparatus includes a speech detector that identifies a person delivering a speech among a group. It features a component that extracts image features and a learning portion that learns these features before speech detection. The predicting portion then uses this learned information to identify the speaker from the captured image.

Career Highlights

Kazumasa Murai is currently employed at Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., where he continues to develop innovative technologies. His work has significantly impacted the fields of visual display and speech recognition.

Collaborations

Murai has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Hitoshi Ogatsu and Shinji Kita, contributing to various projects and innovations.

Conclusion

Kazumasa Murai's inventive spirit and contributions to technology, particularly in stained glass design and speaker prediction, highlight his role as a significant figure in the field of innovation. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing user experience through creative solutions.

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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