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Kanagawa, Japan

Toshifumi Shobu

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1991-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshifumi Shobu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshifumi-shobu

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 108(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Atsugi, JP (1991 - 1997)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2012 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 28,940 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1991-2019

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10379788 - Operation device configured to display a configuration of an image forming device and information processing system including same (2019-08-13),
2. 8259328 - Apparatus for transmitting image (2012-09-04),
3. 8218180 - Image forming apparatus and method for inhibiting the transmission of document data (2012-07-10),
4. 5692130 - Method for selectively using one or two communication channel by a (1997-11-25),
5. 5450402 - Transmission control system in data terminal equipment (1995-09-12),
6. 5012470 - Data terminal equipment and data transmission control method (1991-04-30),

Title: The Innovations of Toshifumi Shobu

Introduction

Toshifumi Shobu is a notable inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of information processing systems, holding a total of 6 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the functionality and efficiency of image forming devices.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is an operation device configured to display a configuration of an image forming device and an information processing system that includes the same. This innovative system comprises a first device and a second device, allowing users to operate the first device via the second. The system includes a processor and memory to store various instructions. When executed, these instructions enable the processor to store apparatus configuration image element information regarding the first device. The apparatus configuration image indicates the configuration of the first device, and upon executing an application program on the second device, it controls a display to show an image based on the apparatus configuration image.

Another significant patent is an apparatus for transmitting images. This device transmits an image of a document with a set information disclosure level. The transmission operation to a specified destination occurs only when the information disclosure level at that destination is higher than that of the document being transmitted.

Career Highlights

Toshifumi Shobu is currently employed at Ricoh Company, Ltd., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of image processing and transmission systems.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Fumihiro Ogasawara and Hiroshi Shibata, contributing to various projects that enhance the functionality of their products.

Conclusion

Toshifumi Shobu's contributions to the field of information processing systems and image forming devices highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to technology. His patents reflect a commitment to improving user experience and operational efficiency in modern devices.

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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