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Yokohama, Japan

Shunpei Kimura

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1992-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shunpei Kimura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shunpei-kimura

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 57(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Yokohama, JP (1992 - 1999)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2008)
  • Fujisawa, JP (2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 92,994 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2014

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8730284 - Printing apparatus and control method thereof (2014-05-20),
2. 7345775 - Image processing apparatus, printing system, image data format selecting method, program and storage medium (2008-03-18),
3. 5905695 - Optical information recording/reproducing apparatus and method capable (1999-05-18),
4. 5815477 - Write test method for use in recording process for recording information (1998-09-29),
5. 5293360 - Magnetic field generating device (1994-03-08),
6. 5091897 - Magneto-optical recording apparatus having means for delaying an input (1992-02-25),

Title: Shunpei Kimura: Innovator in Printing Technology

Introduction

Shunpei Kimura is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of printing technology, holding a total of 6 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of printing systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for a printing apparatus and control method. This innovative printing apparatus includes an ink ribbon with a plurality of color inks arranged frame-sequentially. The printing unit is designed to print by a predetermined length, transferring the color inks onto roll paper in one cycle of the ink ribbon. The print control unit manages the printing process, allowing for the successive printing of two calendar sheets when instructed to print a larger calendar sheet. The calendar sheet features an image area corresponding to the predetermined length and a date area that is not larger than 0.5 times the predetermined length. Additionally, the print control unit rotates one of the two calendar sheets through 180° to facilitate the printing process.

Another notable patent involves an image processing apparatus, printing system, and image data format selecting method. This invention effectively utilizes memory in image pickup devices, such as digital cameras, without compromising working memory capacity during image processing. The system minimizes costs while providing flexibility in printing.

Career Highlights

Shunpei Kimura is associated with Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, a leading company in imaging and printing technology. His work at Canon has allowed him to push the boundaries of what is possible in printing systems.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Mitsuhiro Otokawa and Yasuyuki Miyaoka. Their collaboration has contributed to the advancement of printing technologies and innovations within the company.

Conclusion

Shunpei Kimura's contributions to printing technology through his patents and work at Canon have significantly impacted the industry. His innovative approaches continue to shape the future of printing systems.

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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