Seishi Takamura

This inventor holds 26 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications, plus 10 CIPO patents and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Video Encoding. Top assignees: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, Inter-University Research Institute Corporation. Active years: 2007-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Seishi Takamura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/seishi-takamura

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 26 (Patent Applications = 11)

% Patents Active = 96.2

CIPO Patents = 10

EPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 11)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 78(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Yokohama, JP (2011)
Tokyo, JP (2007 - 2015)
Yokosuka, JP (2010 - 2019)
Musashino, JP (2022 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

26 out of 5,300

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

patents

1 out of 37

Inter-University Research Institute Corporation

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2007-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Image Encoding

Video Decoding

Encoding Method

Image Processing

Scalable Video

Motion Vector

Prediction Image

Denoising

Encoding Apparatus

Program

Storage Media

Non-Transitory

26 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12170795 - Image encoding method, image decoding method, image encoding apparatus, image decoding apparatus and program (2024-12-17),

2. 12166995 - Image encoding method and image decoding method (2024-12-10),

3. 11800129 - Image generation apparatus, image generation method and program (2023-10-24),

4. 11758181 - Encoding method, encoding apparatus, and program (2023-09-12),

5. 11595661 - Encoding amount estimation apparatus, encoding amount estimation method and encoding amount estimation program (2023-02-28),

6. 11546588 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method and image processing program (2023-01-03),

7. 11523132 - Prediction image acquisition apparatus, original signal acquisition apparatus, prediction image acquisition method and program (2022-12-06),

8. 10298945 - Video encoding method, video decoding method, video encoding apparatus, video decoding apparatus, and programs thereof (2019-05-21),

9. 9813709 - Intra-prediction encoding method, intra-prediction decoding method, intra-prediction encoding apparatus, intra-prediction decoding apparatus, program therefor and recording medium having program recorded thereon (2017-11-07),

10. 9693053 - Video encoding device, video decoding device, video encoding method, video decoding method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording media that use similarity between components of motion vector (2017-06-27),

11. 9667963 - Method and apparatus for encoding video, method and apparatus for decoding video, and programs therefor (2017-05-30),

12. 9609318 - Video encoding method, video decoding method, video encoding apparatus, video decoding apparatus, and programs thereof (2017-03-28),

13. 9438912 - Video encoding/decoding methods, video encoding/decoding apparatuses, and programs therefor (2016-09-06),

14. 9386322 - Scalable video encoding method and decoding method, apparatuses therefor, programs therefor, and storage media which store the programs (2016-07-05),

15. 9363515 - Image processing method, image processing apparatus, video encoding/decoding methods, video encoding/decoding apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media therefor that perform denoising by means of template matching using search shape that is set in accordance with edge direction of image (2016-06-07),

Title: Seishi Takamura: A Pioneer in Image Encoding and Decoding Technologies

Introduction

Seishi Takamura, based in Yokosuka, Japan, is an accomplished inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 26 patents. His expertise in image encoding and decoding methods has significantly contributed to advancements in digital image processing.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations are several patents focusing on image encoding and decoding methods. One notable method involves an image coding process that encompasses an image acquisition step for obtaining a target image, a feature map generation step to create a feature map from the image, a contraction function generation step for performing fractal compression on the feature map, and an entropy encoding step for encoding the contraction function. Additionally, he developed methods for generating and encoding a gram matrix representing image features, which includes generating multiple feature maps, performing calculations to create a gram matrix, and applying singular value decomposition to determine a representative vector and coefficients necessary for encoding.

Career Highlights

Seishi Takamura's career has included significant roles at esteemed organizations such as Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and the Inter-university Research Institute Corporation Research Organization of Information and Systems. His work at these institutions has allowed him to push the boundaries of image technology and contribute extensively to research and development in this area.

Collaborations

During his career, Takamura has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Yoshiyuki Yashima and Atsushi Shimizu. Their joint efforts have fostered innovative solutions and breakthroughs in image processing technologies.

Conclusion

Seishi Takamura's contributions to the field of image encoding and decoding are evidenced by his extensive patent portfolio and collaborative achievements. His work continues to influence modern imaging technologies, showcasing the critical role of innovation in advancing digital communication and processing.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.