Location History:
- Kuwana, JP (2011 - 2019)
- Kariya, JP (2018 - 2019)
Company Filing History:
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2 out of 36,499 
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Years Active: 2011-2019
Title: The Innovations of Shinichi Futamura
Introduction
Shinichi Futamura is a notable inventor based in Kuwana, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of light control technology, holding a total of 6 patents. His work focuses on enhancing vehicle safety and functionality through innovative light control devices.
Latest Patents
Futamura's latest patents include a light control device and a light control program. The light control device acquires positional information of another vehicle present near an own vehicle. It sets an irradiation area based on the position of the other vehicle. The output for changing the irradiation area of a light in the own vehicle is performed to achieve the set irradiation area. Notably, the output for changing the irradiation area is prohibited until the elapse of a wait time that has been set in advance. This feature ensures that the irradiation area of the light is not changed until the wait time elapses, thereby suppressing annoyance caused by frequent changes. Another significant patent is the vehicle headlight control apparatus, which controls headlights of a vehicle including LEDs. This apparatus gradually changes the luminance of the LEDs between a predetermined on state and a predetermined off state over a switching time period. The lamp ECU determines the switching time period in a changeable manner, enhancing the adaptability of the vehicle's lighting system.
Career Highlights
Futamura has worked with prominent companies in the automotive industry, including Denso Corporation and Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in vehicle technology.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Futamura has collaborated with talented individuals such as Ryu Mizuno and Tatsuya Takagaki. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his projects and the successful implementation of his inventions.
Conclusion
Shinichi Futamura's contributions to light control technology demonstrate his commitment to improving vehicle safety and functionality. His innovative patents reflect a deep understanding of the automotive industry's needs and challenges.
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