1970

Graduate of Tokyo Denki University
Nippon Electric is better known as DENSEI.

1978

Developed Barcode Verifier

His Auto ID work was initially on developing a bar code verification system and then became focused on CCD and laser based bar code scanners and terminals. DENSEI was one of pioneers in CCD based scanners. He both contributed to and subsequently managed the engineering efforts at DENSEI leading to technology advancements, cost reductions and performance, improvements in CCD and laser scanning technology.

1985

Joined it the establishment committee of AIM Japan as a volunteer

1986

He was a major force in the establishment of AIM Japan

1987-1994

Working group leader of AIM Japan as a volunteer.

1993-1995

Technical Board of AIM International

1995-1997

Board of Directors of AIM Japan

1998

Tokyo Technology service prize Award, based on technical promotion of barcode technology and applications in Japan.

2000 – Present

Joined the staff of AIM Japan as Secretary General of Japan Automatic Identification Systems Association (JAISA: Old name was AIM Japan). The primary education focus at JAISA has been to increase the understanding of RFID technology and application for the Japanese market.