This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Nec Corporation. Active years: 2010-2026.
Location History:
- Tokyo, JP (2010)
- Yokohama, JP (2017)
- Kawasaki, JP (2021 - 2023)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2010-2026
Title: The Innovations of Tomokazu Sato
Introduction
Tomokazu Sato is a prominent inventor based in Kawasaki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image processing, holding a total of 11 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the accuracy of three-dimensional shape data, which has applications in various technological domains.
Latest Patents
Sato's latest patents include an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a storage medium. One of his key innovations aims to obtain three-dimensional shape data with high accuracy from data representing an approximate shape of an object. This involves capturing three-dimensional shape data of an object within an image capturing space and obtaining multiple distance images from various viewpoints. The process includes correcting the three-dimensional shape data based on these distance images and eliminating unit elements that do not accurately represent the object's shape. Another notable patent addresses the reconstruction of three-dimensional coordinates of a feature point of an object. This innovation improves the estimation accuracy of feature points detected from inclined viewpoints, allowing for more precise calculations of three-dimensional coordinates based on two-dimensional coordinates from multiple images.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Tomokazu Sato has worked with notable companies such as Canon and NEC Corporation. His experience in these leading technology firms has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in image processing technology.
Collaborations
Sato has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Yuki Shiraishi and Akihiko Iketani. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have been instrumental in the development of his patented technologies.
Conclusion
Tomokazu Sato's contributions to image processing and his innovative patents demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology. His work continues to influence the field and pave the way for future developments in three-dimensional data processing.

