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Urayasu, Japan

Tadahiro Oku

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Video Coding Technology. Top assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba. Active years: 1994-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tadahiro Oku. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tadahiro-oku

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 = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.7

ph-index = 15

Forward Citations = 1,112(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Urayasu, JP (1994 - 2000)
  • Kawasaki, JP (1999 - 2004)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal18 out of 53,276 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2004

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Areas of Expertise:
Video Coding
Motion Vector Detection
Video Compression
Video Decoding
Predictive Coding
Motion Compensated Video
Information Transmission
Video Reproducing
Differential Motion
Inter-field Prediction
Bit Allocation
Video on Demand
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6804300 - Television audiovisual, recording and reproducing apparatus using personal computer, method of supplying power to PC card, and PC card (2004-10-12),
2. 6438596 - Video on demand system that presents users with a selection list of proposed videos for which server and network resources are available to immediately serve the selected video (2002-08-20),
3. 6108040 - Motion vector detecting method and system for motion compensating (2000-08-22),
4. 6016162 - Video coding apparatus (2000-01-18),
5. 6005627 - Video coding apparatus (1999-12-21),
6. 5991811 - Information transmission system utilizing both real-time data (1999-11-23),
7. 5986713 - Video coding apparatus using inter-field prediction (1999-11-16),
8. 5754231 - Bit allocation for motion video compression (1998-05-19),
9. 5742344 - Motion compensated video decoding method and system for decoding a coded (1998-04-21),
10. 5677735 - Motion picture coding apparatus (1997-10-14),
11. 5647049 - Video recording/reproducing apparatus which uses a differential motion (1997-07-08),
12. 5541661 - Video coding apparatus which forms an optimum prediction signal which is (1996-07-30),
13. 5467136 - Video decoder for determining a motion vector from a scaled vector and a (1995-11-14),
14. 5436665 - Motion picture coding apparatus (1995-07-25),
15. 5424779 - Video coding apparatus (1995-06-13),

Title: The Innovations of Tadahiro Oku

Introduction

Tadahiro Oku is a prominent inventor based in Urayasu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in audiovisual systems and video on demand services. With a total of 18 patents to his name, Oku's work has had a lasting impact on how we interact with media.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Oku has developed a television audiovisual apparatus that utilizes a personal computer. This innovative device includes an audio/video I/O interface with a television tuner, which is integrated into the personal computer. It features an information compression and decompression unit that compresses audio and video signals according to MPEG2 specifications, allowing for efficient storage and playback. Another notable patent is his work on a video on demand system. This system presents users with a selection list of videos that can be immediately served based on available server and network resources. It employs a hierarchical system of video servers connected to an asynchronous transfer mode wide area network, enhancing the user experience in accessing media.

Career Highlights

Tadahiro Oku is currently associated with Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, a leading technology company. His role at Toshiba has allowed him to collaborate on various innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology. His expertise in audiovisual systems has positioned him as a key figure in the development of modern media solutions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Oku has worked alongside talented individuals such as Toshinori Odaka and Hideyuki Ueno. These collaborations have fostered an environment of creativity and innovation, leading to the successful development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Tadahiro Oku's contributions to technology, particularly in audiovisual systems and video on demand services, have established him as a notable inventor in his field. His work continues to influence the way we consume media today.

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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