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Funabashi, Japan

Takanori Shimada

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1999-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takanori Shimada. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takanori-shimada

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 85.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 410(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JP (1999 - 2001)
  • Funabashi, JP (2000 - 2004)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2004

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6714664 - ROAD AREA EXTRACTING APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING A ROAD AREA FROM A BLOCK MAP, DEFORMED MAP AUTOMATIC GENERATION SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A DEFORMED MAP FROM ROAD AREA DATA OBTAINED BY THE ROAD AREA EXTRACTING APPARATUS, MAP INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM, GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION DESCRIBING METHOD (2004-03-30),
2. 6487305 - Deformed map automatic generation system including automatic extraction of road area from a block map and shape deformation of at least one road area drawn in the map (2002-11-26),
3. 6246417 - Map editing apparatus enabling simplified editing through provision of user-selectable automatic editing functions (2001-06-12),
4. 6125306 - System for controlling physical distribution pallets (2000-09-26),
5. 6122621 - Method and system for progress management assistance (2000-09-19),
6. 6119065 - Pedestrian information providing system, storage unit for the same, and (2000-09-12),
7. 5933354 - System for controlling physical distribution pallets (1999-08-03),

Title: Takanori Shimada: Innovator in Geographical Information Systems

Introduction

Takanori Shimada is a prominent inventor based in Funabashi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of geographical information systems, holding a total of 7 patents. His work focuses on the automatic extraction and generation of road area data from block maps, which has important applications in mapping and navigation technologies.

Latest Patents

Shimada's latest patents include innovative technologies such as the "Road Area Extracting Apparatus for Extracting a Road Area from a Block Map" and the "Deformed Map Automatic Generation System for Generating a Deformed Map from Road Area Data Obtained by the Road Area Extracting Apparatus." These inventions utilize vector block information to read and process line segment rows that define road areas within an image drawing region. By identifying boundary points and connecting them, his systems can automatically extract road areas and reshape them for improved accuracy in mapping.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Takanori Shimada has been associated with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., where he has developed groundbreaking technologies that enhance the efficiency of geographical information systems. His work has paved the way for advancements in automated mapping and data processing.

Collaborations

Shimada has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Akihiro Abe and Nobuhiro Kambe, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field of geographical information systems.

Conclusion

Takanori Shimada's contributions to the field of geographical information systems through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator. His work continues to influence advancements in mapping technologies and automated data extraction methods.

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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