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Toyohashi, Japan

Masaya Hirota

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Minolta Company, Ltd.. Active years: 2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masaya Hirota. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masaya-hirota

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

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Minolta Company, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2007

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7248385 - Printer controller that has a printer perform print processing on print jobs transmitted from a plurality of terminals, an image forming apparatus for performing print processing on the plurality of print jobs, and a terminal that transmits print jobs to the printer controller (2007-07-24),

Title: Masaya Hirota: Innovator in Printer Technology

Introduction

Masaya Hirota is a notable inventor based in Toyohashi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of printer technology, particularly through his innovative patent that enhances the efficiency of print job processing.

Latest Patents

Hirota holds a patent for a printer controller that enables a printer to perform print processing on jobs transmitted from multiple terminals. This invention includes an image forming apparatus designed to handle various print jobs effectively. The printer server is connected to several terminals and features a terminal status detecting unit that monitors operation information from each terminal. It measures the elapsed time since the last operation and assigns a non-operational status based on this duration. Additionally, a priority determining unit assesses the priority level of print jobs, ensuring that those from higher-priority terminals are processed first.

Career Highlights

Masaya Hirota is currently employed at Minolta Company, Ltd., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in printing technology. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and functionality of printers in various settings.

Collaborations

Hirota has collaborated with talented coworkers, including Hiroshi Murakami and Tomo Tsuboi, contributing to advancements in their field.

Conclusion

Masaya Hirota's contributions to printer technology through his innovative patent demonstrate his commitment to enhancing print processing efficiency. His work at Minolta Company, Ltd. continues to influence the industry positively.

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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