Masaki Kitahara

This inventor holds 42 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 13 EPO patents, primarily in Image And Video Encoding. Top assignees: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, Nissan Chemical Industries Limited, Nagoya University. Active years: 1990-2024.

USPTO Granted Patents = 42 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 8)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 254(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Saitama, JP (1991)
Shitaoka, JP (1991)
Saitama-ken, JP (1998)
Shiraoka-machi, JP (1999 - 2000)
Kanagawa, JP (2011)
Yokohama, JP (2012 - 2016)
Ehime, JP (2018)
Shiraoka, JP (1990 - 2020)
Yokosuka, JP (2012 - 2021)
Tokyo, JP (2015 - 2022)
Musashino, JP (2022 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

28 out of 5,300

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

patents

13 out of 1,235

Nissan Chemical Industries Limited

Sumitomo Metal Mining Company, Ltd.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1990-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Image Processing

Video Encoding

Quantization

Statistical Data

Motion Vector

Atherosclerosis Inhibitors

Mevalonolactones

Encoding Methods

Decoding Methods

Image Encoding

Frame Rate Control

High Pressure Acid Leaching

42 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12073592 - Quantization apparatus, quantization method, and program (2024-08-27),

2. 11886450 - Statistical data processing apparatus, statistical data processing method and computer program (2024-01-30),

3. 11516515 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method and image processing program (2022-11-29),

4. 11350134 - Encoding apparatus, image interpolating apparatus and encoding program (2022-05-31),

5. 11039132 - Code amount estimation device, code amount estimation method, and code amount estimation program (2021-06-15),

6. 10669445 - Ion complex material having function of inhibiting adhesion of biological substance and method for manufacturing the same (2020-06-02),

7. 10327003 - Block size determination method, video encoding apparatus, and program (2019-06-18),

8. 10085018 - Image encoding method, image encoding apparatus, and image encoding program (2018-09-25),

9. 10051270 - Video encoding method using at least two encoding methods, device and computer program (2018-08-14),

10. 9970077 - Method for adding starting material slurry and sulfuric acid to autoclave in high pressure acid leaching process and autoclave (2018-05-15),

11. 9906803 - Quantization control apparatus and method, and quantization control program (2018-02-27),

12. 9838709 - Motion vector predictive encoding method, motion vector predictive decoding method, moving picture encoding apparatus, moving picture decoding apparatus, and programs thereof (2017-12-05),

13. 9712827 - Frame rate control method and apparatus for encoding image based on threshold value (2017-07-18),

14. 9497481 - Motion vector predictive encoding method, motion vector predictive decoding method, moving picture encoding apparatus, moving picture decoding apparatus, and programs thereof (2016-11-15),

15. 9491455 - Picture encoding method, picture decoding method, picture encoding apparatus, picture decoding apparatus, picture encoding program, and picture decoding program (2016-11-08),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Masaki Kitahara

Introduction: Masaki Kitahara is a renowned inventor hailing from Yokosuka, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various technological fields.

Latest Patents: Masaki Kitahara holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his continuous commitment to innovation.

Career Highlights: With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Masaki Kitahara has worked for leading research institutions and tech companies, where he spearheaded projects that have revolutionized the way we interact with technology.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Masaki Kitahara has collaborated with top engineers, scientists, and designers from around the world, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence in all his projects.

Conclusion: Masaki Kitahara's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the boundaries of technology make him a true visionary in the world of inventions.