Terumi Ohara

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Thermal Printing Technology. Top assignee: Victor Company of Japan, Limited. Active years: 1982-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Terumi Ohara. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/terumi-ohara

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 93.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.5

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 135(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Iwai, JP (1992)
Yokohama, JP (1982 - 2010)

Company Filing History:

15 out of 2,887

Victor Company of Japan, Limited

patents

Years Active: 1982-2010

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Areas of Expertise:

Thermal Printing

Printhead

Color-Separating System

Gradation Control

Ink-Transfer

Optical System

Thermal Transfer

Video Signal Processing

Color Correcting Circuit

Energization Control

High Resolution Printing

Digital Storage

15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 7650062 - Information recording apparatus, information reproducing apparatus, and related computer programs (2010-01-19),

2. 6984041 - Color-separating and -recombining optical system (2006-01-10),

3. 5319391 - Thermal printing apparatus (1994-06-07),

4. 5153605 - System of controlling energization to thermal head in thermal printer (1992-10-06),

5. 5051755 - Thermal printing apparatus (1991-09-24),

6. 4968995 - Thermal printer (1990-11-06),

7. 4893190 - Gradation control device for thermal ink-transfer type printing apparatus (1990-01-09),

8. 4862255 - Color correcting circuit for thermal printer selectively outputting a (1989-08-29),

9. 4723130 - Thermal printhead (1988-02-02),

10. 4590490 - Thermal transfer color recorder (1986-05-20),

11. 4558328 - High resolution thermal ink transfer printer (1985-12-10),

12. 4555714 - Apparatus and method for thermal ink transfer printing (1985-11-26),

13. 4549201 - Circuit arrangement for digitizing and storing color video signal (1985-10-22),

14. 4527171 - Thermal transfer printing employing a binder (1985-07-02),

15. 4330791 - System for processing television video signals reproduced from a (1982-05-18),

Title: Terumi Ohara: Innovator in Information Recording and Optical Systems

Introduction

Terumi Ohara is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of information recording and optical systems, holding a total of 15 patents. His innovative work has advanced technology in various applications, particularly in multimedia and projection systems.

Latest Patents

Ohara's latest patents include an information recording apparatus and an information reproducing apparatus, along with related computer programs. These inventions involve capturing pictures to generate moving-picture data, which represents a sequence of moving-picture fields. Additionally, still-picture data is generated, corresponding to the timing of the moving-picture fields. The technology also includes a color-separating and -recombining optical system that divides white light into red, green, and blue components, which are then modulated and projected onto a screen.

Career Highlights

Ohara has had a distinguished career at the Victor Company of Japan, Limited. His work has been instrumental in developing advanced technologies that enhance multimedia experiences. His patents reflect a deep understanding of both hardware and software integration in modern devices.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Hideshi Tanaka and Itsuo Takanashi. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to the success of various projects within the company.

Conclusion

Terumi Ohara's innovative spirit and technical expertise have made a lasting impact on the fields of information recording and optical systems. His contributions continue to influence advancements in technology and multimedia applications.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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