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Ryugasaki, Japan

Masao Okayama

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.. Active years: 1985-1999.

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 272(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ibaraki, JP (1985 - 1988)
  • Ryugasaki, JP (1988 - 1999)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 42,726 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1985-1999

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6006209 - Automatic cash transaction apparatus (1999-12-21),
2. 5780825 - Automatic teller machine including a halt requesting mechanism in a (1998-07-14),
3. 5770848 - Apparatus and method for treating a commodity by automatically (1998-06-23),
4. 5580526 - Analytic test sheet feeder (1996-12-03),
5. 5186334 - Bank note handling apparatus of a recirculating type (1993-02-16),
6. 5158274 - Group supervisory system for moving sheets between multiple automatons (1992-10-27),
7. 5152516 - Surface cleaning device, optical detection device, and paper sheet (1992-10-06),
8. 4866254 - Automatic bill transaction system (1989-09-12),
9. 4775783 - Transaction system (1988-10-04),
10. 4718655 - Apparatus for handling paper sheets (1988-01-12),
11. 4499512 - Reel drive system of magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus (1985-02-12),

Title: Masao Okayama: Innovator in Automatic Cash Transaction Technology

Introduction

Masao Okayama is a prominent inventor based in Ryugasaki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of automatic cash transaction technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His innovative designs have improved the efficiency and functionality of cash handling systems.

Latest Patents

One of Okayama's latest patents is an automatic cash transaction apparatus. This apparatus includes a deposit/payment port for depositing and paying bills, a circulatable bill storage unit for storing circulatable bills, and an uncirculatable bill storage unit for storing uncirculatable bills. It features a convey path for moving bills between these components and a feature extracting means that captures pictorial patterns of the deposited bills. Additionally, it has a memory means for storing the extracted features.

Another notable patent is for an automatic teller machine (ATM) that includes a halt requesting mechanism. This ATM features an operation guide, an input unit, and a transaction medium handling unit. The halt requesting unit allows users to request a suspension of transactions, while the transaction recording unit captures transaction information up to the point of suspension. This design enables a seamless resumption of transactions based on recorded information.

Career Highlights

Masao Okayama is currently employed at Hitachi, Ltd., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in cash transaction technology. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency of financial transactions and automated systems.

Collaborations

Okayama has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Masataka Kawauchi and Yasunori Hamada. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of technology in their field.

Conclusion

Masao Okayama's contributions to automatic cash transaction technology demonstrate his innovative spirit and dedication to improving financial systems. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing user experience and operational efficiency in cash handling.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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