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Tokyo, Japan

Saku Hiwatashi

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2015-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Saku Hiwatashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/saku-hiwatashi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7 

% Patents Active = 85.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 93,085 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 2015-2023

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11678060 - Apparatus, method for controlling apparatus, and storage medium (2023-06-13),
2. 10477221 - Image processing apparatus for controlling image quality of a specific region in an image while minimizing delay of the encoding process (2019-11-12),
3. 10254543 - Image processing apparatus, image processing system, control method for image processing apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for mixed reality (2019-04-09),
4. 10129551 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and storage medium (2018-11-13),
5. 10123021 - Image encoding apparatus for determining quantization parameter, image encoding method, and program (2018-11-06),
6. 9571828 - Image encoding apparatus, image encoding method and program (2017-02-14),
7. 9008358 - Encoding a specific area with higher quality than a non-specific area (2015-04-14),

Title: Saku Hiwatashi: Innovator in Image Processing Technology

Introduction

Saku Hiwatashi is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image processing technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His work focuses on enhancing image quality and optimizing exposure conditions in captured images.

Latest Patents

One of Hiwatashi's latest patents is an apparatus and method for controlling an apparatus and storage medium. This invention is designed to divide a captured image into multiple regions, allowing for imaging under different exposure conditions for each region. The apparatus includes an acquisition unit that gathers exposure values for each region, a detection unit that identifies motion regions, and a determination unit that sets exposure time and gain based on the detected motion.

Another notable patent is an image processing apparatus aimed at controlling the image quality of a specific region while minimizing encoding delays. This invention determines a specific region in a first image based on time differences and detected objects in a second image. It executes an encoding process that varies image quality between the specific region and other areas of the image.

Career Highlights

Saku Hiwatashi is currently employed at Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, a leading company in imaging and optical products. His innovative work has positioned him as a key figure in the development of advanced imaging technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Hiwatashi has collaborated with talented individuals such as Koji Okawa and Reiko Fujino. These partnerships have contributed to the success of his projects and the advancement of image processing technology.

Conclusion

Saku Hiwatashi's contributions to image processing technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor in the field. His work continues to impact the way images are captured and processed, showcasing the importance of innovation in technology.

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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