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Yokohama, Japan

Yoshihiro Mitekura

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1989-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshihiro Mitekura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshihiro-mitekura

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

% Patents Active = 84.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 316(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JP (1989 - 1990)
  • Yokohama, JP (1995 - 2009)
  • Ohta-ku, JP (2010)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 28,951 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1989-2010

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7652715 - Photographing apparatus with improved system initialization and movement of optical system (2010-01-26),
2. 7584469 - Method, apparatus, and computer program product for installing device drivers for peripheral devices (2009-09-01),
3. 5887217 - Image forming apparatus that searches for toner cartridges in need of (1999-03-23),
4. 5862430 - Image forming apparatus with a sensing device that determines the (1999-01-19),
5. 5797067 - Image forming apparatus which displays an accumulated number of times (1998-08-18),
6. 5784663 - System for supervising an image forming apparatus from a remote computer (1998-07-21),
7. 5694201 - Control device for controlling a plurality of image forming apparatuses (1997-12-02),
8. 5546164 - Communication control device connected to a plurality of image forming (1996-08-13),
9. 5510876 - Control system for controlling the connection of an image forming (1996-04-23),
10. 5485246 - Control device for collectively supervising a plurality of image forming (1996-01-16),
11. 5424809 - Image forming method and apparatus for the same (1995-06-13),
12. 4916547 - Color image forming apparatus (1990-04-10),
13. 4857908 - Wide screen display device using an endless belt (1989-08-15),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Yoshihiro Mitekura

Introduction

Yoshihiro Mitekura is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in imaging systems and device driver software. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Mitekura's work has had a lasting impact on various technological advancements.

Latest Patents

One of Mitekura's latest patents is a photographing apparatus with improved system initialization and movement of the optical system. This innovative apparatus includes an imaging optical system designed to guide light from a subject, along with a movement mechanism to adjust the imaging optical system. The design features a sub control section that facilitates movement toward a predetermined position upon power activation, while a main control section executes system initialization. Additionally, the sub control section can initiate lens barrel initialization processing, enhancing the overall functionality of the device.

Another notable patent is a method, apparatus, and computer program product for installing device drivers for peripheral devices. This invention streamlines the installation of device driver software on computers, displaying an installation procedure and ensuring efficient driver software installation.

Career Highlights

Mitekura has had a distinguished career, working with reputable companies such as Ricoh Company, Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to the advancement of technology in imaging and software installation.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Mitekura has collaborated with talented individuals, including Masayuki Hayashi and Koichi Kanaya. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Yoshihiro Mitekura's contributions to technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to inspire advancements in imaging systems and software solutions.

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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