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Kanagawa, Japan

Yoshiaki Kawai

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.. Active years: 2000-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshiaki Kawai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshiaki-kawai

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 = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 66(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ebina, JP (2000 - 2001)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (2010)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2008 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 28,940 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2018

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9964958 - Driverless vehicle, and apparatus, system, and method of vehicle control (2018-05-08),
2. 8488203 - Image forming apparatus, image forming method, and computer program product that performs skew correction (2013-07-16),
3. 8320024 - Method and apparatus for image forming and computer program product (2012-11-27),
4. 7843604 - Image correcting device, image forming apparatus, and image correcting method (2010-11-30),
5. 7770998 - Method and apparatus for color image forming capable of effectively forming a quality color image (2010-08-10),
6. 7528995 - Synchronization signal generator and image forming apparatus (2009-05-05),
7. 7493072 - Image forming device, image formation operation correcting method, and image formation operation correcting program (2009-02-17),
8. 7466472 - Image forming apparatus, image forming method, program and computer readable information recording medium (2008-12-16),
9. 6292269 - Method and apparatus for image reading capable of detecting dust that disturbs image reading operation (2001-09-18),
10. 6034789 - Image reading apparatus with adjustment of offset/gain of image signal (2000-03-07),

Title: Yoshiaki Kawai: Innovator in Vehicle Control and Image Processing Technologies

Introduction

Yoshiaki Kawai is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of vehicle control systems and image processing technologies. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Kawai continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a groundbreaking driverless vehicle control system. This system determines the travel priority of a vehicle based on its travel conditions. In scenarios where an oncoming vehicle is detected along a single guide path, the system compares the travel priorities of both vehicles. It then selects one vehicle to change its traveling route, allowing the other to continue along the path. Another notable patent involves an image forming apparatus that performs skew correction. This apparatus includes a skew correcting unit that divides an input image into data for correction, an edge detecting unit that identifies edge pixels, and a correction area determining unit that specifies areas for concentration correction.

Career Highlights

Yoshiaki Kawai is currently employed at Ricoh Company, Ltd., where he applies his expertise in developing innovative technologies. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and functionality of imaging and vehicle systems.

Collaborations

Kawai has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Makoto Higashiyama and Shingo Nishizaki. Their combined efforts have led to advancements in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Yoshiaki Kawai's contributions to technology, particularly in vehicle control and image processing, highlight his role as a leading inventor. His innovative patents continue to shape the future of these industries.

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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