Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001-2002
Title: Innovations by Yoh Ueda in Address Recognition Technology
Introduction
Yoh Ueda is a notable inventor based in Kokubunji, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of address recognition technology, particularly in the sorting of mail. With a total of 2 patents to his name, Ueda's work has enhanced the efficiency of mail processing systems.
Latest Patents
Ueda's latest patents focus on an address reader method and apparatus designed for recognizing receiver addresses on the surface of mail. The invention involves inputting an image of the mail's surface, which is then segmented into at least one character string candidate. From this image, at least one address area candidate is extracted based on the segmented character string. The invention analyzes each address area candidate using predetermined position information, character direction information, and key character string information to select the most likely receiver address. This innovative method allows for accurate recognition of characters in the selected address area candidate, facilitating efficient mail sorting.
Career Highlights
Yoh Ueda is currently employed at Hitachi, Ltd., where he continues to develop and refine technologies related to address recognition. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of sorting machines and improving the accuracy of mail processing.
Collaborations
Ueda has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Masashi Koga and Tatsuhiko Kagehiro. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of innovative solutions in the field of address recognition.
Conclusion
Yoh Ueda's contributions to address recognition technology exemplify the impact of innovation in enhancing mail sorting processes. His patents reflect a commitment to improving efficiency and accuracy in the field.