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Bellevue, WA, United States of America

Yasutaka Furukawa

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Google Inc.. Active years: 2012-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yasutaka Furukawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yasutaka-furukawa

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 = 83.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 63(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 33,987 
 
Google Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2012-2015

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9087408 - Systems and methods for generating depthmaps (2015-07-21),
2. 9025861 - System and method for floorplan reconstruction and three-dimensional modeling (2015-05-05),
3. 9013543 - Depth map generation using multiple scanners to minimize parallax from panoramic stitched images (2015-04-21),
4. 8994726 - Systems and methods for preparing a model of an environment for display (2015-03-31),
5. 8994725 - Systems and methods for generating a model of an environment (2015-03-31),
6. 8260007 - Systems and methods for generating a depth tile (2012-09-04),

Title: Yasutaka Furukawa: Innovator in Depth Mapping and 3D Modeling

Introduction

Yasutaka Furukawa is a prominent inventor based in Bellevue, WA (US). He has made significant contributions to the fields of depth mapping and three-dimensional modeling. With a total of 6 patents, his work has advanced the way we understand and visualize geographic areas and architectural structures.

Latest Patents

Furukawa's latest patents include innovative systems and methods for generating depth maps. These methods involve dividing a geographic area into cells, generating three-dimensional points of structures, and creating mesh models based on these points. Another notable patent focuses on floorplan reconstruction and three-dimensional modeling of buildings. This method estimates floor and ceiling heights, identifies core regions, and generates detailed three-dimensional models of interiors.

Career Highlights

Yasutaka Furukawa is currently employed at Google Inc., where he continues to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of image processing and spatial analysis.

Collaborations

Furukawa has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Jianxiong Xiao and Carlos Hernandez Esteban. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Yasutaka Furukawa's contributions to depth mapping and three-dimensional modeling exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in technology. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing our understanding of spatial relationships in both natural and built environments.

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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