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Kanagawa, Japan

Kentaro Furihata

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications. Top assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba. Active years: 2011-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kentaro Furihata. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kentaro-furihata

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 9 

% Patents Active = 44.4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 33(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (2011 - 2015)
  • Kawasaki, JP (2011 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 53,262 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents

Years Active: 2011-2016

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9507774 - Systems, method and program product for speech translation (2016-11-29),
2. 9002698 - Speech translation apparatus, method and program (2015-04-07),
3. 8954333 - Apparatus, method, and computer program product for processing input speech (2015-02-10),
4. 8924195 - Apparatus and method for machine translation (2014-12-30),
5. 8275603 - Apparatus performing translation process from inputted speech (2012-09-25),
6. 8214197 - Apparatus, system, method, and computer program product for resolving ambiguities in translations (2012-07-03),
7. 8209166 - Apparatus, method, and computer program product for machine translation (2012-06-26),
8. 8073677 - Speech translation apparatus, method and computer readable medium for receiving a spoken language and translating to an equivalent target language (2011-12-06),
9. 7937262 - Method, apparatus, and computer program product for machine translation (2011-05-03),

Title: Kentaro Furihata: Innovator in Speech Translation Technology

Introduction

Kentaro Furihata is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of speech translation technology, holding a total of nine patents. His work focuses on developing systems that enhance communication across different languages.

Latest Patents

Furihata's latest patents include innovative systems, methods, and program products for speech translation. One embodiment of his speech translation system features a first terminal device that captures speech from a user in a first language and converts it into a speech signal. A second terminal device performs a similar function for a second language. The system employs a speech recognition device to convert these speech signals into recognized text, which is then translated by a machine translation device. This technology allows for seamless communication between users speaking different languages.

Another notable patent describes a speech translation apparatus that includes a speech recognition unit, a translation unit, a search unit, and a selection unit. This apparatus is designed to recognize speech, translate it, and provide users with similar examples and translation options, enhancing the overall user experience.

Career Highlights

Kentaro Furihata is currently employed at Toshiba Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of speech translation. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of communication technologies, making them more accessible and efficient for users worldwide.

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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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