Tokyo, Japan

Tatsuhiko Hirai

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2004-2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tatsuhiko Hirai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tatsuhiko-hirai

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 13(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kawasaki, JP (2004)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2006)
  • Tokyo, JP (2009 - 2011)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2004-2011

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Tatsuhiko Hirai

Introduction

Tatsuhiko Hirai is a notable inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image processing, holding a total of 4 patents. His work focuses on enhancing security measures in printed documents through innovative technologies.

Latest Patents

Hirai's latest patents include an image processing apparatus and its method. This invention addresses the challenge of changing security levels in printed documents. When vector data is generated from a printed document, it typically reflects a low security level. This allows for editing and reprinting of the document. The process involves reading a document image, segmenting it into regions with different attributes, and extracting pointer information embedded in each region. The user can then convert specific image regions into vector data, which is registered with a security level in a server.

Another patent by Hirai focuses on storing a history of printed information, including dates and user details. This allows for searching stored information in case of data leaks. The system requires user authorization to access image data, which is then segmented into regions by block selection. Each segment is converted into vector data, and the system checks for matching objects in an image storage server. If a match is found, the corresponding object ID is retrieved. If not, a new object ID is generated and registered.

Career Highlights

Hirai is currently employed at Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, a leading company in imaging and printing technology. His work at Canon has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in image processing.

Collaborations

Hirai collaborates with Tadanori Nakatsuka, contributing to the advancement of their projects and enhancing the overall quality of their inventions.

Conclusion

Tatsuhiko Hirai's contributions to image processing technology demonstrate his commitment to innovation and security in printed documents. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the challenges in this field and offer practical solutions.

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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