This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation. Active years: 2011-2014.
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Location History:
- Kanagawa-ken, JP (2011)
- Yokohama, JP (2013 - 2014)
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Years Active: 2011-2014
Title: Takahiro Manabe: Innovator in Medical Imaging Technology
Introduction
Takahiro Manabe is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of medical imaging technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on developing advanced methods and apparatuses for extracting critical information from medical images.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is the "Plaque region extracting method and apparatus therefor." This invention includes a plaque region extracting apparatus that consists of several components. The blood vessel wall data extracting unit extracts first image data from a subject's blood vessels. The intermediate image data generating unit filters this data to create intermediate second image data. The enhancement processing unit processes the differences between the first and second image data to generate third image data. Finally, the plaque extracting unit identifies plaques in the blood vessel based on the third image data.
Another notable patent is the "Medical image processor and medical image processing method." This invention features an extraction unit that extracts a longitudinal line from three-dimensional volume data for a medical image. It generates multiple longitudinal cross-sectional images and short-axis cross-sectional images of tubular structures. The structure element detector identifies specific structural elements, while the correction unit refines these elements based on the longitudinal cross-sectional images.
Career Highlights
Takahiro Manabe has worked with notable companies in the medical technology sector, including Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation and Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that enhance medical imaging processes.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Takahiro has collaborated with talented individuals such as Yasuko Fujisawa and Naruomi Akino. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his inventions and the overall field of medical imaging.
Conclusion
Takahiro Manabe is a distinguished inventor whose work in medical imaging technology has led to significant advancements in the field. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his commitment to improving medical diagnostics and patient care.
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