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Hiratsuka, Japan

Toshio Minoshima

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2014-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshio Minoshima. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshio-minoshima

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10 

% Patents Active = 70.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hiratsuka, JP (2014 - 2021)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 93,085 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 2014-2026

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12549679 - Image capturing apparatus, method for controlling the same, and storage medium (2026-02-10),
2. 12363256 - Image capturing apparatus, image processing apparatus, methods for controlling these and storage medium (2025-07-15),
3. 12072933 - Recording apparatus, method of controlling same, external apparatus, and storage medium (2024-08-27),
4. 11089212 - Image capture apparatus that records video signal captured at variable frame rate as moving image data, method of controlling same, and storage medium (2021-08-10),
5. 10834297 - Image capturing apparatus capable of time code synchronization, control method of the same, storage medium, and image capturing system (2020-11-10),
6. 9646647 - Content management apparatus, recording apparatus, operation apparatus, content management system, and control methods thereof (2017-05-09),
7. 9390753 - Content management apparatus, recording apparatus, operation apparatus, content management system, and control methods thereof (2016-07-12),
8. 9338388 - Recording apparatus (2016-05-10),
9. 9277197 - Recording apparatus, recording method, and recording system (2016-03-01),
10. 8774591 - Content management apparatus, recording apparatus, operation apparatus, content management system, and control methods thereof (2014-07-08),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Toshio Minoshima

Introduction

Toshio Minoshima is a prominent inventor based in Hiratsuka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image processing and capturing technologies. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Minoshima has established himself as a key figure in innovation.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are two notable inventions. The first is an image capturing apparatus that generates metadata related to capturing by an image capture element for each video frame. This apparatus outputs a video frame with added metadata, which includes information indicating a delay amount based on the difference between the corresponding video frame and the outputted video frame. The second patent is for a recording apparatus designed to record a moving image file, which includes video data and an additional information file. This apparatus features a control unit that records identification information for categorizing the additional information file on the recording medium.

Career Highlights

Toshio Minoshima is currently associated with Canon Inc., a leading company in imaging and optical products. His work at Canon has allowed him to push the boundaries of technology in image processing and capturing.

Collaborations

Minoshima has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Akihito Ishihara and Hiroyuki Hasegawa. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of innovative technologies in their field.

Conclusion

Toshio Minoshima's contributions to image capturing and processing technologies have made a significant impact in the industry. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to shape the future of imaging technology.

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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