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Niiza, Japan

Yuzuru Tanabe

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Olympus Corporation. Active years: 2017-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yuzuru Tanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yuzuru-tanabe-uxz26eqs

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 1(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Niza, JP (2018)
  • Niiza, JP (2017 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 8,307 
 
Olympus Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2017-2020

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10667676 - Electronic endoscope and endoscope system that sets a gain parameter according to a gamma characteristic of a connected processor (2020-06-02),
2. 10653304 - Endoscope and endoscope system (2020-05-19),
3. 10484626 - Gain adjustment unit, recording medium holding gain adjustment program, endoscope and endoscope apparatus (2019-11-19),
4. 10441135 - Endoscope system (2019-10-15),
5. 9895047 - Image pickup apparatus (2018-02-20),
6. 9876997 - Endoscope (2018-01-23),
7. 9596977 - Imaging element, imaging device, endoscope, endoscope system, and method of driving imaging element (2017-03-21),

Title: Yuzuru Tanabe: Innovator in Endoscopic Technology

Introduction

Yuzuru Tanabe is a prominent inventor based in Niiza, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of endoscopic technology, holding a total of seven patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and efficiency of electronic endoscopes and related systems.

Latest Patents

Tanabe's latest patents include an electronic endoscope and an endoscope system that sets a gain parameter according to the gamma characteristic of a connected processor. The electronic endoscope is designed to be removably connected to a video processor, featuring an image pickup device that generates an image pickup signal. This system includes a gain circuit that amplifies the image pickup signal using a predetermined gain parameter, a gamma characteristic recognition circuit, and a gain adjustment circuit that sets the gain parameter based on the recognized gamma characteristic.

Another notable patent is for an endoscope that incorporates an illuminator to guide illumination light from a light source. This endoscope features an imaging element with multiple pixels arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, a reader for sequentially reading electric signals, and a generator that produces a second vertical synchronization signal for controlling the timing of the reader.

Career Highlights

Yuzuru Tanabe is currently employed at Olympus Corporation, a leading company in the field of optical and digital precision technology. His work at Olympus has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that improve medical imaging and diagnostics.

Collaborations

Tanabe has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Yasunori Matsui and Shinji Yamashita. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of endoscopic technologies.

Conclusion

Yuzuru Tanabe's contributions to endoscopic technology through his patents and work at Olympus Corporation highlight his role as an influential inventor in the medical field. His innovations continue to enhance the capabilities of medical imaging systems, improving patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

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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