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Tokyo, Japan

Yasuo Fukuda

This inventor holds 42 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Image Processing. Top assignees: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Sumco Corporation, Chlorine Engineers Corp., Ltd.. Active years: 1998-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yasuo Fukuda. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yasuo-fukuda

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 42 

% Patents Active = 52.4


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 618(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Yokohama, JP (1998 - 2009)
  • Ohta-ku, JP (2009)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2005 - 2010)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (2010)
  • Saga, JP (2010)
  • Tokyo, JP (1999 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal36 out of 92,901 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 624 
 
Sumco Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 76 
 
Chlorine Engineers Corp., Ltd.
 patents
4. 1 out of 140 
 
Ddk Ltd.
 patents
5. 1 out of 1 
 
Echo Giken Co. Ltd.
 patent
6. 1 out of 1,874 
 
Fujikura Limited
 patents
7. 1 out of 53,250 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
8. 1 out of 90 
 
Sumitomo Mitsubishi Silicon Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Image Processing
Object Detection
Tone Conversion
Color Adjustment
Semiconductor Treatment
Printed Wiring Board
Dynamic Range Processing
Data Management
Epitaxial Wafer
Image Arrangement
Positional Shift Suppression
Quantization Processing
42 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12684260 - Information processing device and information processing method (2026-07-14),
2. 12518363 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method, image processing system, and storage medium with piecewise linear function for tone conversion on image (2026-01-06),
3. 12273637 - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, image sensor, and storage medium (2025-04-08),
4. 10492294 - Printed wiring board (2019-11-26),
5. 9036873 - Apparatus, method, and program for detecting object from image (2015-05-19),
6. 8792731 - Image processing apparatus, image data processing method, and storage medium (2014-07-29),
7. 8665348 - Image processing apparatus and method using forward and inverse local adaptation processing and dynamic range processing (2014-03-04),
8. 8660381 - Image processing apparatus, method, and computer readable medium for arranging images based on size ratio (2014-02-25),
9. 8526673 - Apparatus, system and method for recognizing objects in images using transmitted dictionary data (2013-09-03),
10. 8319853 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and computer program (2012-11-27),
11. 8265423 - Image processing for arranging images based on size ratio (2012-09-11),
12. 7894667 - Image processing method and apparatus thereof (2011-02-22),
13. 7809732 - Method, apparatus, and storage media for image processing (2010-10-05),
14. 7731801 - Semiconductor wafer treatment method and apparatus therefor (2010-06-08),
15. 7689065 - Image processing method and apparatus for suppressing positional shift image degradation (2010-03-30),

Title: Innovations of Yasuo Fukuda: A Journey in Patent Design and Development

Introduction

Yasuo Fukuda is a prolific inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, with a remarkable portfolio that includes 39 patents. His contributions to the fields of printed wiring boards and image processing have had significant impacts on technology and innovation.

Latest Patents

Fukuda's notable recent patents include a sophisticated design for a printed wiring board. This innovation features an insulating base material along with conductive layers and an insulating layer, carefully structured to optimize strength in its laminated parts. The design boasts a specific ratio of evaluation values that ensure durability and efficiency. Another groundbreaking patent is for an image processing apparatus. This device employs a detection unit to scan images at varied resolutions, enhancing the object detection process by managing storage intelligently when space is limited.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Yasuo Fukuda has worked with esteemed companies such as Canon Inc. and Sumco Corporation. His expertise and innovative spirit have led to significant advancements in the technology sector, particularly in electronic components and imaging systems.

Collaborations

Fukuda has collaborated with talented individuals in the industry, including coworkers Osamu Yamada and Yoshikazu Yokomizo. These partnerships have fostered creative exchanges that have propelled his innovative projects forward.

Conclusion

In summary, Yasuo Fukuda's extensive work as an inventor demonstrates his commitment to advancing technology through innovative designs and applications. With 39 patents to his name, he continues to be a significant figure in the world of inventions, contributing to the continual evolution of electronics and image processing techniques.

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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