This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2023-2026.
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Years Active: 2023-2026
Title: Innovations by Sho Ayuba
Introduction
Sho Ayuba is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of virtual reality and document search technologies. With a total of 9 patents to his name, Ayuba continues to push the boundaries of innovation.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "VR partial passthrough using contour approximation." This invention provides a method, computer system, and computer program product for virtual reality. It includes detecting a selection of a real-world object via a passthrough function of a virtual reality headset. The invention analyzes the contour of the selected real-world object using a contour approximation method. It creates a first layer that maintains the passthrough function within the analyzed contour and a second layer that comprises a virtual simulated environment and one or more virtual objects. The first layer is then displayed on top of the second layer by overwrapping both layers.
Another notable patent is "Search based on abstracted document structure image." This approach allows users to search for target documents by receiving an abstracted document structure as a search source. The method searches a group of search destination documents based on this structure and creates a pool of target documents for the user to select from.
Career Highlights
Sho Ayuba is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM. His work at IBM has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that enhance user experiences in virtual reality and improve document search capabilities.
Collaborations
Ayuba has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Timothy Waileong Koh and Yoshio Horiuchi. Their combined expertise has contributed to the success of various projects within the company.
Conclusion
Sho Ayuba is a talented inventor whose work in virtual reality and document search technologies has made a significant impact. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to shape the future of technology.