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We introduce our engineers as follows.
(NOTE: Achievements are not necessarily of our company but of each engineers of past activities).

Chihiro KURAYA, an Intelligent Computing researcher.
Chihiro KURAYA

[Specialty]
Statistic Analysis, Time Series Analysis, Signal Processing, Speech Processing, Natural Language Processing, Numerical Analysis, System Development, Network Construction and Administration

[Skill]
C/C++, Java, C#, CLI, Python, Perl, PHP, Scheme, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Assembler (IA32/ARM), Flash/Flex/AIR, Oracle/SQLServer/DB2/PostgreSQL/MySQL, Windows/Linux

[Academy]
IEEE member, ACM member

[Achievements]

  • Independent Component Analysis, technological survey and lecture.
  • Bayesian Network, technological survey.
  • Change Point Detection of Time Series, technological survey.
  • Periodic Impulse Waveform Extraction, technological survey and implementation.
  • Text-To-Speech Synthesis Program, porting from Scheme/C++ to lightweight C.
  • Portuguese Text-To-Speech Synthesis Program, development.
  • Tone Representation and Resynthesis System for Speech and Sound, R&D.
  • Statistic Analysis and Signal Processing Tools by MATLAB, development.
  • Anomaly Detection by Machine Vibration, algorithm R&D.
  • Noise Reduction Algorithm by Wavelet Analysis, R&D.
  • Optical Diagnostics System for Substrate, algorithm R&D.
  • Optimized Numerical Control for Semiconductor Production Device, software R&D.
  • Human Multi-Sensor Simultaneous Measurement and Management System, development.
  • Zigbee Wireless Sensor Network Monitoring System, development.
  • Medical and Aircraft Safety Analysis System, performance tuning research.
  • Web Guidance System using Ontology, development.
  • Web Embedded 3DCG Editor, research & development.
  • 3DCG Displaying System using Natural Language Processing, development.
  • Education System using Natural Language Processing, development.
  • Intelligent Robots, Five Sense Engineering, Experience Media, advanced technology report.
  • Complex Problem Guidance System using Data Mining, R&D
  • Network Security Auto Verification System, development.
  • Other Various IT Systems.

[Appeal]
I am good at mathematical theories and also good at system programming from low-level to high-level architectures. I am studying all of Intelligent Computing every day.

Takahiro UEOKA, an Intelligent Computing researcher.
Takahiro UEOKA

[Specialty]
Pattern Recognition, Image Processing, Face Image Recognition, 3-Dimensional Object Recognition, Human Interface

[Skill]
C/C++, Java, Python, PHP, C#, MATLAB, Assembler (MIPS), Windows/Linux

[Academy]
Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ), The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI), The Institute of Image Electronics Engineers of Japan (IIEEJ)

[Academic Background]
Doctor of Engineering acquired in Nara Institute of Science and Technology (March, 2005).

[Research Performance]

  • Efficient Learning of Neural Networks.
  • Camera Devices for Object Recognition.
  • Wearable Interface System for Improving Efficiency of Finding Objects.
  • Human Interface, technological survey.
  • Support Methods for Human Memory Activity, technological survey.

[Achievements]

  • Face Image Recognition System, algorithm R&D.
  • Three-Dimensional Object Recognition System uing Stereo Camera, R&D.
  • Image Clipping Complexity Auto Estimation System, R&D.
  • Measurement Device Inspection System, development.
  • High-Speed Camera Film Scanner, R&D.
  • Segmented Image Fast Joining Algorithm, R&D

[Appeal]
An Image Processing Engineer. I have experience of research and development centered on Pattern Recognition and Image Processing. I am forging basic research day by day, and groping for Intelligent Computing to make human's world convenient, comfortable and interesting.

Koutaroh OKADA, an Intelligent Computing researcher.
Koutaroh OKADA

[Specialty]
Filtering, Clustering Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Frequency Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Simulation, Information Analysis for Neurophysiology

[Skill]
C, Fortran, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, C#

[Degree]
Doctor of Engineering (University of Tokyo)

[Academy]
Society for Neuroscience member, Zoological Society of Japan member, the Japanese Association for the Study of Taste and Smell (JASTS) member, Japanese Society of Applied Entomology and Zoology (JSAEZ) member

[Research Fields]
Olfactory Information Processing in Invertebrate CNS. Development of Multi-Function Probe for Intracellular Recording. High Speed Optical Recording of Membrane Potential in Olfactory.

[Appeal]
Appeal point is techniques for signal processing. Especially, it is my forte to extract information buried in noise or other signal using extensive techniques.

[Papers]

  1. Perez Goodwyn P, Katsumata-Wada A, Okada K: Morphology and neurophysiology of tarsal vibration receptors in the water strider Aquarius paludum (Heteroptera: Gerridae), J. Insect Physiol. 55(2009), pp. 855-861
  2. Okada K, Sakuma M: An odor stimulator controlling odor-temporal pattern applicable in insect olfaction study Chem. Senses. 34(2009), pp. 425-433
  3. Masaki Shuzo, Koutaroh Okada, Ryohei Kanzaki, Isao Shimoyama: Fluorescence Detection System Using a Metal-coated Glass Micropipette, The 20th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS '07),(2007,Jan.), pp. 207-210.
  4. Masaki Shuzo, Koutaroh Okada, Hidekazu Arai, Ryohei Kanzaki, Isao Shimoyama: High Resolution and S/N Ratio Nano Probing System, The 19th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS '06), (2006, Jan.), pp. 550-553.
  5. Masaki Shuzo, Tomoki Kazawa, Koutaroh Okada, Ryohei Kanzaki, Isao Shimoyama: Intracellular Recording and Calcium Measurement in a Single Neuron of Aplysia Using a Nano-Probe, The 10th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (μTAS2006),(2006, Nov.), pp. 1402-1404.
  6. Hill ES, Okada K, Kanzaki R: Visualization of modulatory effects of serotonin in the silkmoth antennal lobe. J. Exp. Biol 206(2003), pp. 345-352.
  7. Ai H, Okada K, Hill ES, and Kanzaki R: Spatio-temporal activities in the antennal lobe analyzed by an optical recording method in the male silkworm moth Bombyx mori, Neurosci. lett. 258 (1998) , pp. 135-138
  8. Okada K, Kanzaki R and Kawachi K: High-speed voltage-sensitive dye imaging of an in vivo insect brain, Neurosci. Lett. 209 (1996), pp. 197-200
  9. Okada K, Kanzaki R and Kawachi K: (1995) Optical recording with voltage-sensitive dye in an insect brain. In "Nervous Systems and Behavior" (Eds. Burrows, Matheson, Newland and Schuppe). Proceedings of the 4th International Congress of Neuroethology, Georg Thieme Verlag Stutgart, New York, pp. 390
Eiichi YOSHIMOTO, an Intelligent Computing researcher.
Eiichi YOSHIMOTO

[Specialty]
Numerical Simulation, GUI Design

[Skill]
Visual Basic .NET, C#, Java, C++

[Research Fields]
Numerical and experimental approach for animal morphogenesis and pattern formation.

[Keyword]
self organization, pattern formation, animal morphogenesis, developmental biology, reaction-diffusion system, segmentation clock, computational geometry

[Academic Background]
Nagoya University
Master of Science (Biology)

[Papers and Publication]

  1. Horikawa K, Ishimatsu K, Yoshimoto E, Kondo S, Takeda H. Noise-resistant and synchronized oscillation of the segmentation clock. Nature. 2006 Jun 8;441(7094):719-23.
  2. Yamaguchi M, Yoshimoto E, Kondo S. Pattern regulation in the stripe of zebrafish suggests an underlying dynamic and autonomous mechanism. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Mar 20;104(12):4790-3.
  3. Eiichi Yoshimoto, Shigeru Kondo Mathematical modeling of animal morphogenesis; pattern formation on the cell-based growing field Society for Mathematical Biology Conference (2008 Toronto)

[Appeal]
I am specialized in developmental biology and numerical simulation. I can easily communicate with experimental biologists who don't have computational background. I am studying technologies not only in biology but also in other fields now.

Satoshi MURATA, an Intelligent Computing researcher.
Satoshi MURATA

[Specialty]
Signal Processing, Time Series Analysis, System Development

[Skill]
MATLAB, C/C++,Java, PHP, C#

[Academy]
Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ)The Japan Neuroscience Society (JNSS)

[Research Fields]
Neuroinformatics, Human Sensing

[Research Performance]

  • Presentation of Virtual Objects' Material through Thermal Sense
  • Supporting Human Recall by Wearable Computers
  • Detecting User's Intent from EEG

[Achievements]

  • Toolbox of Decoding Analysis for Brain Data, development
  • Converter/Reader of Neuroshare Format File, development
  • Database of Neurophysiological Data focused on Time Series, development

[Appeal]
I have experience in experiment and analysis of various kinds of human sensing. I am trying to construct the system that can help person's activity through human sensing.

[Academic Background]
Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Master of Engineering

[Papers and Publication]

  1. S. Murata, M. Takemiya, Y. Kamitani: BrainLiner: Data Sharing and Manipulation Tools for Neuroscience, Neuroscience2011.
  2. S. Murata, M. Takemiya, Y. Kamitani: Facilitating Brain-Machine Interface Research through Data-Sharing, Neuro2010.
  3. M. Takemiya, S. Murata, Y. Kamitani: A Web Portal and Search Engine to Promote Collaboration in Brain-Machine Interface Research, Neuroinformatics2010.
  4. S. Murata, T. Kawamura, Y. Kono, M. Kidode: Detecting a User's Request to Record Experience by Analyzing Brainwave Information, ISWC2005 On-Body Sensing Workshop.
  5. S. Murata, T. Kawamura, Y. Kono, M. Kidode: Supporting Subject Experience Editing in the Ubiquitous Memories Environment, RO-MAN2004.