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Kawasaki, Japan

Shohei Tozawa

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2014-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shohei Tozawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shohei-tozawa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10 

% Patents Active = 70.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 8(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 92,994 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 2014-2026

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12745015 - Image capturing apparatus, method, and storage medium for reducing noise in images generated from a single exposure and aplified with different gains (2026-09-22),
2. 12726738 - Image capturing apparatus and method for controlling the same (2026-09-01),
3. 12707156 - Image capturing apparatus, control method thereof, and storage medium (2026-08-11),
4. 12666170 - Image capturing apparatus and method using multi-stage amplification with different gains according to shooting mode (2026-06-23),
5. 12610137 - Image capturing apparatus and control method thereof, and storage medium (2026-04-21),
6. 10271001 - Stacked-type solid state image sensor with a reference signal generator having output signal level changes with time and image capturing apparatus including the image sensor (2019-04-23),
7. 9686492 - Image sensor, image capturing apparatus and cellular phone having dual reference signal generators arranged in separated chips (2017-06-20),
8. 9467635 - Image processing apparatus and image processing method (2016-10-11),
9. 9426396 - Image sensor, image capturing apparatus, and cellular phone for reduced power consumption when performing thinning readout (2016-08-23),
10. 8629924 - Image processing apparatus and image processing method (2014-01-14),

Title: The Innovations of Shohei Tozawa

Introduction

Shohei Tozawa is a prominent inventor based in Kawasaki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image sensor technology, holding a total of 10 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of image capturing devices.

Latest Patents

Tozawa's latest patents include a stacked-type solid-state image sensor featuring a reference signal generator. This innovative sensor is designed to output a reference signal whose level changes over time, improving the accuracy of image capturing. Another notable patent involves an image sensor that incorporates dual reference signal generators arranged in separate chips. This design allows for more precise analog-to-digital conversion of pixel signals, enhancing the overall quality of images captured by devices such as cellular phones.

Career Highlights

Shohei Tozawa is currently employed at Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, a leading company in imaging and optical products. His work at Canon has allowed him to push the boundaries of image sensor technology, contributing to advancements that benefit various applications in photography and videography.

Collaborations

Tozawa collaborates with Mineo Uchida, a fellow innovator in the field. Their partnership has fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of cutting-edge technologies in image sensing.

Conclusion

Shohei Tozawa's contributions to image sensor technology exemplify the spirit of innovation. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing the capabilities of imaging devices, making a lasting impact on the industry.

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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