This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Denso Corporation. Active years: 2008-2023.
Location History:
- Nagoya, JP (2008 - 2015)
- Kariya, JP (2023)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2008-2023
Title: Innovations of Yoshimasa Usui
Introduction
Yoshimasa Usui is a notable inventor based in Nagoya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the areas of sign recognition and map data production. With a total of three patents to his name, Usui's work reflects a commitment to advancing innovative solutions in navigation and data processing.
Latest Patents
One of Usui's latest patents is a method and system for recognizing signs. This sign recognition system is designed to capture image data of a sign using a vehicular camera. It recognizes one or more characters included in the sign, which belong to at least one specified character type, thus extracting the recognized characters from the image data. Additionally, the system is configured to store a sign dataset in a sign database, which includes installation-position information and attribute information about the sign.
Another significant patent by Usui involves a map data production method. This method includes dividing a record target map area into meshes and creating mesh-unit data elements that correspond to these meshes. Each group of mesh-unit data elements describes information on map components of the corresponding mesh. The process also involves organizing the mesh-unit data elements according to map component type and creating map data from the resulting data files.
Career Highlights
Yoshimasa Usui is currently employed at Denso Corporation, a leading global automotive supplier. His work at Denso has allowed him to apply his innovative ideas in practical applications, contributing to the company's reputation for technological advancement.
Collaborations
Usui has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Takayuki Matsunaga and Tomoo Nomura. These collaborations have likely fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of groundbreaking technologies.
Conclusion
Yoshimasa Usui's contributions to the fields of sign recognition and map data production exemplify his innovative spirit and dedication to technology. His patents not only enhance navigation systems but also reflect the collaborative efforts within his workplace. Usui's work continues to influence advancements in automotive technology and data processing.