Tenri, Japan

Masashi Hirosawa

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation. Active years: 1998-2009.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masashi Hirosawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masashi-hirosawa

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 = 77.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 431(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Yamatokooriyama, JP (1998)
  • Tenri, JP (2001 - 2004)
  • Nara, JP (2005)
  • Kyoto, JP (2009)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1998-2009

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Masashi Hirosawa: Innovator in Image Processing and Copyright Management

Introduction

Masashi Hirosawa is a prominent inventor based in Tenri, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of image processing and copyright management, holding a total of 9 patents. His innovative work has paved the way for advancements in how images are combined and how electronic copyrighted works are managed.

Latest Patents

Hirosawa's latest patents include an image combination device, an image combination method, an image combination program, and a recording medium for combining images that have at least partially the same background. The image combination device acquires a first object image, a second object image, and a background image. By using one of these images as a standard, it generates two corrected images to ensure that the backgrounds correspond. This allows for the seamless combination of separately photographed objects without an artificial impression. Additionally, his copyright management apparatus is designed to manage the distribution of electronic copyrighted works. It includes a sales apparatus that calculates and transmits copyright royalties to a management system, ensuring accurate administration of royalties for copyright holders.

Career Highlights

Masashi Hirosawa is currently employed at Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of image processing and copyright management systems.

Collaborations

Hirosawa has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Masafumi Yamanoue and Yoshihiro Kitamura, contributing to the success of various projects within his field.

Conclusion

Masashi Hirosawa's contributions to image processing and copyright management demonstrate his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. His patents reflect a commitment to improving how we interact with digital content and images.

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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