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Hitachi, Japan

Masayasu Futakawa

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.. Active years: 1996-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masayasu Futakawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masayasu-futakawa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 85.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.7

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 932(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 42,740 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2006

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7057602 - Interactive control system having plural displays, and a method thereof (2006-06-06),
2. 6965376 - Video or information processing method and processing apparatus, and monitoring method and monitoring apparatus using the same (2005-11-15),
3. 6441802 - Interactive control system having plural displays, and a method thereof (2002-08-27),
4. 6433687 - Mobile control system (2002-08-13),
5. 6337709 - Image display device (2002-01-08),
6. 6335722 - Video or information processing method and processing apparatus, and monitoring method and monitoring apparatus using the same (2002-01-01),
7. 6100857 - Interactive control system having plural displays, and a method thereof (2000-08-08),
8. 6072503 - Video synchronization processing method and apparatus (2000-06-06),
9. 5969697 - Interactive control system having plural displays, and a method thereof (1999-10-19),
10. 5880728 - Video display controlling method for differentiating display quality (1999-03-09),
11. 5664087 - Method and apparatus for defining procedures to be executed (1997-09-02),
12. 5621429 - Video data display controlling method and video data display processing (1997-04-15),
13. 5598572 - Information terminal system getting information based on a location and (1997-01-28),
14. 5502497 - Television broadcasting method and system enabling picture broadcasting (1996-03-26),

Title: Masayasu Futakawa: Innovator in Interactive Control Systems

Introduction

Masayasu Futakawa is a prominent inventor based in Hitachi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of interactive control systems, holding a total of 14 patents. His work focuses on enhancing user interaction through innovative technology.

Latest Patents

Futakawa's latest patents include an interactive control system featuring multiple displays. This system comprises a first computer with an input device and an output display, along with a second computer that is connected to the first. A unique aspect of this invention is a voice recorder that creates an icon representing recorded voice, which can be dragged between displays to reproduce the audio. Another notable patent involves a video processing apparatus designed for remote operation monitoring. This apparatus allows operators to intuitively grasp the objects they are controlling and the results of their actions.

Career Highlights

Masayasu Futakawa has dedicated his career to advancing technology at Hitachi, Ltd. His innovative spirit and technical expertise have led to the development of systems that improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Collaborations

Futakawa has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Kimiya Yamaashi and Masayuki Tani. Their teamwork has contributed to the successful development of various projects and patents.

Conclusion

Masayasu Futakawa's work in interactive control systems exemplifies the impact of innovation in technology. His contributions continue to shape the future of user interaction and operational monitoring.

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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