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Yokohama, Japan

Yasunori Ohora

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1993-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yasunori Ohora. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yasunori-ohora

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 19 

% Patents Active = 94.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 476(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kawasaki, JP (1994)
  • Tokyo, JP (1993 - 1995)
  • Yokohoma, JP (1998)
  • Atsugi, JP (1998)
  • Yokohama, JP (1997 - 2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal19 out of 92,994 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 1993-2014

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19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8718537 - Communication system (2014-05-06),
2. 6662159 - Recognizing speech data using a state transition model (2003-12-09),
3. 6076061 - Speech recognition apparatus and method and a computer usable medium for (2000-06-13),
4. 6021388 - Speech synthesis apparatus and method (2000-02-01),
5. 5924067 - Speech recognition method and apparatus, a computer-readable storage (1999-07-13),
6. 5845047 - Method and apparatus for processing speech information using a phoneme (1998-12-01),
7. 5812975 - State transition model design method and voice recognition method and (1998-09-22),
8. 5809467 - Document inputting method and apparatus and speech outputting apparatus (1998-09-15),
9. 5806039 - Data processing method and apparatus for generating sound signals (1998-09-08),
10. 5797116 - Method and apparatus for recognizing previously unrecognized speech by (1998-08-18),
11. 5787396 - Speech recognition method (1998-07-28),
12. 5774851 - Speech recognition apparatus utilizing utterance length information (1998-06-30),
13. 5745651 - Speech synthesis apparatus and method for causing a computer to perform (1998-04-28),
14. 5745650 - Speech synthesis apparatus and method for synthesizing speech from a (1998-04-28),
15. 5682502 - Syllable-beat-point synchronized rule-based speech synthesis from coded (1997-10-28),

Title: Innovations of Yasunori Ohora in Communication Systems

Introduction

Yasunori Ohora, based in Yokohama, Japan, is a prominent inventor with a notable portfolio of 19 patents. His work primarily focuses on advanced communication systems and speech recognition technology, contributing significantly to innovation in these fields.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, Ohora has developed a sophisticated communication system. This system features a controller that transmits data for playback across multiple devices corresponding to various channels. With a specialized setting unit, it configures the playback data and control information, ensuring synchronized playback in allocated time slots. The transmission unit broadcasts the sync transmission frame to adapters, each equipped with a reception unit and a playback control unit to manage data extraction and playback timing seamlessly.

Another noteworthy patent focuses on recognizing speech data using a state transition model. This innovative approach enhances the detection of unknown words within input speech data, effectively reducing the required search space and memory capacity. Ohora's methodology utilizes hidden Markov model (HMM) data to define the state transitions for unfamiliar words, optimizing speech recognition processes by leveraging likelihood estimations.

Career Highlights

As an integral part of Canon Inc., Yasunori Ohora has showcased his inventive prowess and dedication to technology advancement. His contributions have been pivotal in elevating the company's offerings in communication and recognition technologies.

Collaborations

Ohora collaborates closely with notable colleagues such as Takashi Aso and Yasuhiro Komori. Their combined expertise fosters a collaborative environment that fuels innovation and enhances project outcomes within their organization.

Conclusion

Yasunori Ohora’s contributions as an inventor at Canon Inc. exemplify the spirit of innovation and technological advancement. With a focus on communication systems and speech recognition, his patents reflect a commitment to enhancing user experience and efficiency in these vital fields.

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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