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Toride, Japan

Seijiro Imai

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2021-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Seijiro Imai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/seijiro-imai

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 = 88.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Toride, JP (2021 - 2022)
  • Ibaraki, JP (2023 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 93,085 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 2021-2026

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12537903 - Inspection system, inspection apparatus and method of controlling the same that allows an instruction to re-diagnose a printing apparatus (2026-01-27),
2. 12008422 - Image forming apparatus, image forming method, and storage medium (2024-06-11),
3. 11815843 - Image forming apparatus and control method of image forming apparatus (2023-11-14),
4. 11501425 - Verification apparatus and information processing method for selecting an image associated with a reference image (2022-11-15),
5. 11385842 - Printing system, information processing apparatus, control method therefor, and storage medium (2022-07-12),
6. 11079977 - Printing system, information processing apparatus, control method therefor, and storage medium (2021-08-03),
7. 11029894 - Image forming system capable of reducing processing load of print server, server system, method of controlling image forming system, and storage medium (2021-06-08),
8. 10990334 - System, server and method of controlling the system and method of controlling the server (2021-04-27),
9. 10956095 - Server system that improves availability of a plurality of printers, print controller, information processing apparatus, and print service system (2021-03-23),

Title: Seijiro Imai: Innovator in Image Forming Technology

Introduction

Seijiro Imai is a prominent inventor based in Toride, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image forming technology, holding a total of 9 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of image forming apparatuses.

Latest Patents

Imai's latest patents include innovative technologies such as an image forming apparatus and method, along with a storage medium. One of his notable inventions is an image forming apparatus designed to obtain information indicating the capacity of a toner container. This apparatus determines a gamma table for correcting the luminance value of a printing-target image based on the obtained information. Additionally, he has developed an image forming apparatus that includes multiple light sources and a control unit. This unit manages the operation of the light sources based on the detection of waste toner levels in two separate containers.

Career Highlights

Seijiro Imai has built a successful career at Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, where he has been instrumental in advancing image forming technologies. His innovative approaches have led to the development of several key patents that enhance the performance and reliability of printing devices.

Collaborations

Imai has collaborated with notable colleagues in his field, including Jun Miyajima and Akinori Takeo. Their combined expertise has contributed to the success of various projects and innovations within the company.

Conclusion

Seijiro Imai's contributions to image forming technology have established him as a key figure in the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to innovation and improvement in the field, making a lasting impact on the technology used in printing today.

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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