Canon had one patents in edge computing during Q1 2024. Canon Inc filed a patent for a management system that includes an edge device connected to a blockchain network. The edge device processes image data, holds attribute information, and converts the data into a hash value. This system links the hash value, recognition processing results, and attribute information as linked data in a distributed ledger on the blockchain network. GlobalData’s report on Canon gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Canon had no grants in edge computing as a theme in Q1 2024.
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Application: Managing system, control method for managing system, and storage medium (Patent ID: US20240028750A1)
The patent filed by Canon Inc. describes a management system that includes an edge device connected to a blockchain network. The edge device processes image data, holds attribute information related to the data, and converts the data into a hash value. This system links the hash value, recognition processing results, and attribute information as linked data and registers it in a distributed ledger on the blockchain network. The system can be used for various applications such as inspecting objects, recognizing people, or capturing audio data along with image data.
The claims associated with the patent detail the specific functionalities of the management system, including processing to inspect objects, recognize people, and capture audio data. The system can hold attribute information related to various aspects such as inspection processes, vehicle information, camera installation details, and owner information. Additionally, the system can link image and audio data, recognition processing results, and attribute information in the distributed ledger. The patent also mentions the use of a public blockchain network, mining for information in the ledger, and issuing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) related to the image data. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive system for managing and storing data securely using blockchain technology.
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