This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1989-2012.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1989-2012
Title: Innovations by Kouji Adachi
Introduction
Kouji Adachi is a notable inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of failure diagnosis methods and apparatuses. With a total of 3 patents, his work has had a considerable impact on the technology used in various devices.
Latest Patents
Kouji Adachi's latest patents include a failure diagnosis method and apparatus, a conveyance device, and an image forming apparatus. The failure diagnosis method is designed to diagnose failures occurring in a diagnosis target apparatus that includes a drive mechanism. This mechanism has a drive member that receives power supply to operate and a power transmission member that transmits drive force to another member. The method involves automatically acquiring an operation state signal through a sensor during the operation of the drive mechanism for a predetermined period. It then analyzes this signal based on a failure probability model, which is developed by modeling the causes of failure using probabilities. This allows for effective failure diagnosis of each constituent member of the drive mechanism.
Another patent focuses on a failure diagnosis method for an image forming apparatus. This method addresses failures that cause defects in the images produced by the apparatus. It includes acquiring operation state signals that indicate the operation states during different operational conditions of the image forming apparatus. Similar to the previous method, it analyzes these signals based on a failure probability model to execute failure diagnosis for each component of the image forming apparatus.
Career Highlights
Kouji Adachi is currently employed at Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of imaging and diagnostic systems.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Kouji has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Tetsuichi Satonaga and Norikazu Yamada. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Kouji Adachi's contributions to the field of failure diagnosis and imaging technology highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to improving device functionality. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the complexities involved in diagnosing failures, making him a valuable asset in the technology sector.