Ishikawa, Japan

Yutaka Shirao

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Nidek Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1993.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yutaka Shirao. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yutaka-shirao

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

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Forward Citations = 16(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1993

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Yutaka Shirao: Innovator in Visual Function Measurement

Introduction

Yutaka Shirao is a notable inventor based in Ishikawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of visual function measurement, particularly in the early detection of eye diseases.

Latest Patents

Yutaka Shirao holds a patent for a "Method and apparatus for measuring visual function." This inventive method and apparatus utilize a striped target displayed with precise contrast to identify visual function disturbances associated with eye diseases such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy at their early stages. The apparatus creates a sight target with a striped pattern on a uniformly bright screen. It oscillates the striped target in a direction orthogonal to the pattern while varying its contrast, allowing for the measurement of the threshold of pattern contrast that can be visually recognized by the patient.

Career Highlights

Shirao is associated with Nidek Co., Ltd., a company known for its advancements in ophthalmic equipment. His work has contributed to the development of innovative solutions for eye care professionals.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Toshiaki Mizuno and Yasuhisa Murakami, to further enhance the capabilities of visual function measurement technologies.

Conclusion

Yutaka Shirao's innovative work in measuring visual function has the potential to significantly impact early diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. His contributions continue to advance the field of ophthalmology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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