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Kanagawa, Japan

Kazunari Tonami

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, primarily in Image Processing Technology. Top assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.. Active years: 2005-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kazunari Tonami. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kazunari-tonami

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 43.8

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 63(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JP (2007 - 2009)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2005 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal16 out of 28,970 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2005-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
Information Processing Apparatus
Image Output Apparatus
Density Correction
Image Forming Method
Moire Reduction
Human Presence Detection
Toner Supply Control
Quantization Processing
Dither Threshold Matrix
Recording Medium
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11858284 - Information processing apparatus, printing system, image processing method, and recording medium (2024-01-02),
2. 9961737 - System, information process apparatus and information processing method (2018-05-01),
3. 9888541 - Device control system, information processing apparatus, and non-transitory recording medium (2018-02-06),
4. 9766129 - Information processing apparatus, human presence determining method, and recording medium storing determining program (2017-09-19),
5. 8639128 - Image output apparatus, image test system, and density correction method (2014-01-28),
6. 8547596 - Image forming apparatus, image forming method, and computer program product (2013-10-01),
7. 8265494 - Image forming apparatus including a toner supply controller to control a supply of toner (2012-09-11),
8. 8115963 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and computer program product (2012-02-14),
9. 7962658 - Image output apparatus using close range radio contact wherein radio contact element is attached to document on which an image is recorded (2011-06-14),
10. 7636179 - Image quantization processing with error diffusion using oscillating quantization threshold to develop dots that spiral outward (2009-12-22),
11. 7619793 - Moire reduction apparatus, method, and computer product (2009-11-17),
12. 7454528 - Image output apparatus using close range radio contact wherein radio contact element is attached to document on which an image is recorded (2008-11-18),
13. 7251060 - Image-processing device using quantization threshold values produced according to a dither threshold matrix and arranging dot-on pixels in a plural-pixel field according to the dither threshold matrix (2007-07-31),
14. 7142330 - Image processing method, image processing apparatus and recording medium (2006-11-28),
15. 7106476 - Image processing method, image processing apparatus, image forming method and recording medium (2006-09-12),

Title: Kazunari Tonami: Innovator in Information Processing Technologies

Introduction

Kazunari Tonami is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of information processing, with a total of 16 patents to his name. His work focuses on developing advanced technologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of information systems.

Latest Patents

Tonami's latest patents include an information processing apparatus, a printing system, an image processing method, and a recording medium. These innovations involve an apparatus and system that receive multiple input images from different viewpoints. They generate first and second output images intended for duplex printing on a transmissive transfer medium. This technology aims to reproduce parts of the input images on both sides of the medium. Additionally, he has developed a system that includes a sensor and an information processing apparatus. This system calculates the position of a detection area based on the sensor's angle and location, creating correspondence information that associates areas in a predetermined space with the detection area.

Career Highlights

Kazunari Tonami is currently employed at Ricoh Company, Ltd., where he continues to push the boundaries of information processing technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of printing systems and image processing methods.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Tonami has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Hiroshi Takahashi and Etsuo Morimoto. These partnerships have fostered innovation and contributed to the development of cutting-edge technologies in their field.

Conclusion

Kazunari Tonami's contributions to information processing technologies have established him as a key figure in the industry. His innovative patents and collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of information systems and printing technologies.

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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