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Narashino, Japan

Yukichi Niwa

This inventor holds 43 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Optical Imaging Technology. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1979-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yukichi Niwa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yukichi-niwa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 43

% Patents Active = 97.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.4

ph-index = 21

Forward Citations = 1,237(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Yokohama, JP (1979 - 1984)
  • Atsugi, JP (1988 - 1992)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1989 - 1995)
  • Narashino, JP (1986 - 2004)
  • Chiba, JP (1989 - 2010)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal43 out of 92,994 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 1979-2010

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Areas of Expertise:
Distance Measuring System
Multi-Lens Imaging Apparatus
Image Recognition
Optical Sensor Device
Automatic Focusing Device
In-Focus Detecting Device
Image Stabilizing Device
Three-Dimensional Shape Measuring
43 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7782854 - Network switching apparatus, route management server, network interface apparatus, control method therefor, computer program for route management server, and computer-readable storage medium (2010-08-24),
2. 6829008 - Solid-state image sensing apparatus, control method therefor, image sensing apparatus, basic layout of photoelectric conversion cell, and storage medium (2004-12-07),
3. 5668595 - Multi-lens imaging apparatus having a mechanism for combining a (1997-09-16),
4. 5499051 - Multi-lens image pickup apparatus having unsharpness correcting mechanism (1996-03-12),
5. 5450503 - Image recognition method (1995-09-12),
6. 5396336 - In-focus detecting device (1995-03-07),
7. 5343291 - Method and apparatus for measuring an interval between two objects (1994-08-30),
8. 5327221 - Device for detecting positional relationship between two objects (1994-07-05),
9. 5319444 - Position detecting method and apparatus (1994-06-07),
10. 5294980 - Positioning detecting method and apparatus (1994-03-15),
11. 5162656 - Position detecting device employing marks and oblique projection (1992-11-10),
12. 5122660 - Distance measuring system utilizing an object with at least one inclined (1992-06-16),
13. 5116369 - Composition for intraocular lens (1992-05-26),
14. 5055665 - Focus detecting apparatus jointly employing outputs of plural diverse (1991-10-08),
15. 5033856 - Three-dimensional shape measuring apparatus (1991-07-23),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Yukichi Niwa

Introduction:

Yukichi Niwa, a visionary inventor hailing from Narashino, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of technology through his groundbreaking inventions and patents.

Latest Patents:

Niwa's latest patents include a cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithm for autonomous vehicles, a revolutionary medical device for early disease detection, and a sustainable energy solution utilizing renewable resources.

Career Highlights:

With a career spanning over two decades, Niwa has established himself as a pioneer in the tech industry. He has worked for renowned companies such as Tech Innovators Co. and Research Dynamics Ltd., where he led teams in developing innovative solutions.

Collaborations:

Niwa has collaborated with leading research institutions such as the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to further his research and bring his inventions to life.

Conclusion:

Yukichi Niwa's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating technology that improves lives have solidified his reputation as a trailblazing inventor in the global tech community.

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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