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Kanagawa, Japan

Shoji Ichimasa

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1999-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shoji Ichimasa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shoji-ichimasa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 27.8

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 72(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (1999 - 2001)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2003 - 2011)
  • Chigasaki, JP (2001 - 2014)
  • Utsunomiya, JP (2014 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal18 out of 92,994 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2018

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18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10163382 - Liquid crystal drive apparatus, image display apparatus capable of reducing degradation in image quality due to disclination, and storage medium storing liquid crystal drive program capable thereof (2018-12-25),
2. 9142177 - Electrooptical display apparatus that performs voltage sampling outside of a noise settling period, and electronic device (2015-09-22),
3. 8944611 - Projector, projector control method, and projection system (2015-02-03),
4. 8908906 - Image processing apparatus and image processing method, and computer program for causing computer to execute control method of image processing apparatus (2014-12-09),
5. 8823688 - Display control apparatus and method of controlling the display control device (2014-09-02),
6. 8306277 - Image processing apparatus and image processing method, and computer program for causing computer to execute control method of image processing apparatus (2012-11-06),
7. 8045037 - Image sensing apparatus and control method for relaxing red-eye effect in sensed image data (2011-10-25),
8. 7615971 - Capacitor charging circuit, flash unit, and camera (2009-11-10),
9. 7443141 - Capacitor charging circuit, flash unit, and camera (2008-10-28),
10. 7414667 - Image sensing apparatus, image processing apparatus, and control method therefor for relaxing a red-eye effect (2008-08-19),
11. 6957017 - Capacitor strobe charging device utilizing current detection to determine malfunction, and strobe and camera using same (2005-10-18),
12. 6828803 - Strobe charge apparatus (2004-12-07),
13. 6785470 - Capacitor charging device utilizing current detection to determine malfunction, and strobe and camera using same (2004-08-31),
14. 6584286 - Electronic flash device (2003-06-24),
15. 6509695 - Flash apparatus and camera having the flash apparatus (2003-01-21),

Title: Shoji Ichimasa: Innovator in Liquid Crystal Technology

Introduction

Shoji Ichimasa is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of liquid crystal technology, holding a total of 18 patents. His work has advanced the capabilities of image display apparatuses, enhancing the quality and efficiency of visual technologies.

Latest Patents

Ichimasa's latest patents include a liquid crystal drive apparatus and an image display apparatus designed to reduce degradation in image quality due to disclination. The liquid crystal drive apparatus is engineered to drive a liquid crystal element effectively. It features an image data producer that generates first and second frame image data from multiple input frame image data. The driver sequentially controls the application of different voltages to each pixel of the liquid crystal element, allowing for the formation of tones with a tone difference of 20% or less. Additionally, his electrooptical display apparatus performs voltage sampling outside of a noise settling period, optimizing the performance of electronic devices.

Career Highlights

Ichimasa is currently employed at Canon Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of liquid crystal technology. His work has been instrumental in developing advanced display technologies that are widely used in various electronic devices.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Masahiro Kawarada and Yukio Odaka, who have also contributed to the advancements in liquid crystal technology.

Conclusion

Shoji Ichimasa's contributions to liquid crystal technology have significantly impacted the field of image display. His innovative patents and ongoing work at Canon Inc. continue to shape the future of visual technology.

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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