Patents by Inventor Akihiko Tamura

Akihiko Tamura has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240124995
    Abstract: An electrochemical reaction device in an embodiment includes: an electrochemical reaction cell including a first accommodation part for accommodating carbon dioxide, a second accommodation part for accommodating an electrolytic solution containing water, or water vapor, a diaphragm provided between the first accommodation part and the second accommodation part, a reduction electrode arranged in the first accommodation part, and an oxidation electrode arranged in the second accommodation part, a detection unit detecting a reaction amount in the electrochemical reaction cell; a regulation unit regulating an amount of the carbon dioxide to be supplied to the first accommodation part, and a control unit controlling the regulation unit based on a detection signal of the detection unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Ryota KITAGAWA, Yusuke KOFUJI, Asahi MOTOSHIGE, Masakazu YAMAGIWA, Jun TAMURA, Yuki KUDO, Akihiko ONO, Satoshi MIKOSHIBA
  • Publication number: 20240113819
    Abstract: Provided is a terminal including a receiver, which, in operation, receives a Channel State Information Reference Signal (CSI-RS) candidate list for CSI-RS configuration information. The CSI-RS candidate list is indicated as Radio Resource Control (RRC) control information for respective terminals. The terminal further includes circuitry, which, in operation, specifies at least one CSI-RS resource information of a measurement target based on the CSI-RS candidate list, and measures a reception power using the specified CSI-RS resource information. The terminal also includes a transmitter, which, in operation, reports the result of the reception power measurement. A reception power measurement method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Akihiko NISHIO, Hidetoshi SUZUKI, Masayuki HOSHINO, Hidenori MATSUO, Takashi TAMURA
  • Patent number: 11946150
    Abstract: An electrochemical reaction device in an embodiment includes: a reaction unit including a first accommodation part to accommodate carbon dioxide and a second accommodation part to accommodate an electrolytic solution containing water; a reduction electrode to reduce the carbon dioxide; an oxidation electrode to oxidize the water; a power supply to pass current between the reduction electrode and the oxidation electrode; a pressure regulator to regulate a pressure in the first accommodation part; a reaction product detector to detect at least one of an amount and a kind of a substance produced at the reduction electrode; and a controller to control the pressure regulator based on a detection signal of the reaction product detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Ryota Kitagawa, Asahi Motoshige, Yoshitsune Sugano, Masakazu Yamagiwa, Jun Tamura, Yuki Kudo, Akihiko Ono, Satoshi Mikoshiba
  • Publication number: 20230262194
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus causes a display apparatus to display a superimposed image obtained by superimposing a material image applied with transmission processing on a captured image obtained by imaging a projection target object, which is a projection target of an image from a projector, with a camera and a user interface image for receiving an input for determining a position of the camera. The information processing apparatus generates projection image data representing a projection image by correcting the material image according to a three-dimensional shape measured based on a captured image obtained by imaging, from the determined position, with the camera, the projection target object onto which a pattern image for three-dimensional measurement is projected from the projector and outputs the projection image data to the projector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuyoshi KITABAYASHI, Keisuke HIGASHI, Manae MIYATA, Akihiko TAMURA
  • Patent number: 11343479
    Abstract: A control method for a position detecting device including a first adjusting step of emitting detection light to a jig for adjustment disposed on a screen and adjusting the detection light to first detection light such that the detection light is emitted to a specific range of the jig for adjustment and a step of setting, in a state in which the detection light has been adjusted to the first detection light, a region including the jig for adjustment as a non-detection area where a detecting section does not detect the detection light as the reflected light from an obstacle, wherein the position detecting device including a light emitting section configured to emit the detection light and the detecting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kohei Yanai, Akihiko Tamura, Makoto Otani
  • Publication number: 20210274138
    Abstract: A control method for a position detecting device including a first adjusting step of emitting detection light to a jig for adjustment disposed on a screen and adjusting the detection light to first detection light such that the detection light is emitted to a specific range of the jig for adjustment and a step of setting, in a state in which the detection light has been adjusted to the first detection light, a region including the jig for adjustment as a non-detection area where a detecting section does not detect the detection light as the reflected light from an obstacle, wherein the position detecting device including a light emitting section configured to emit the detection light and the detecting section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kohei YANAI, Akihiko TAMURA, Makoto OTANI
  • Patent number: 11061494
    Abstract: An electronic pen includes: a communication unit which communicates with a communication target apparatus; a state detection unit which detects a state of the electronic pen decided by a relation with the communication target apparatus; and a control unit which changes an operation of the communication unit according to the state detected by the state detection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko Tamura
  • Patent number: 11016582
    Abstract: A position detecting device includes a light output device which outputs detection light, a detection unit, and a calibration control unit. The detection unit performs a detecting operation detecting an indication position of a first indicator on a basis of reflected light reflected by the first indicator reflecting the detection light, and a detecting operation detecting an indication position of a second indicator on a basis of light emitted by the second indicator having a light emitting function. The calibration control unit executes calibration associating the indication position of the second indicator on the basis of light emitted by the second indicator having the light emitting function with a position on a manipulation surface, and restricts output of the detection light while the calibration is executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko Tamura
  • Patent number: 10742943
    Abstract: A projector includes an image projection section, an imager, a calibration processor that performs calibration, an information acquirer that acquires information on the state in which the projector is installed, and an image generator that generates a calibration image corresponding to the state in which the projector is installed, and the calibration processor causes the image projection section to project the calibration image generated by the image generator to perform the calibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko Tamura
  • Publication number: 20190306478
    Abstract: A projector includes an image projection section, an imager, a calibration processor that performs calibration, an information acquirer that acquires information on the state in which the projector is installed, and an image generator that generates a calibration image corresponding to the state in which the projector is installed, and the calibration processor causes the image projection section to project the calibration image generated by the image generator to perform the calibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko TAMURA
  • Publication number: 20190294264
    Abstract: An electronic pen includes: a communication unit which communicates with a communication target apparatus; a state detection unit which detects a state of the electronic pen decided by a relation with the communication target apparatus; and a control unit which changes an operation of the communication unit according to the state detected by the state detection unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko TAMURA
  • Patent number: 10244197
    Abstract: A projector includes a projection unit that projects a projection image and a control unit that performs calibration. The control unit detects a position of a first detection point in a first symbol, from a first captured image obtained by capturing a first projection image when the projection unit projects the first projection image including the first symbol onto a projection surface, detects a position of a second detection point in a second symbol, based on the position of the first detection point, from a second captured image obtained by capturing a second projection image when the projection unit projects the second projection image including the second symbol onto the projection surface, and performs the calibration based on the position of the second detection point. The second symbol is disposed at a position corresponding to the first symbol and has a shape different from the first symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko Tamura
  • Publication number: 20180321761
    Abstract: A position detecting device includes a light output device which outputs detection light, a detection unit, and a calibration control unit. The detection unit performs a detecting operation detecting an indication position of a first indicator on a basis of reflected light reflected by the first indicator reflecting the detection light, and a detecting operation detecting an indication position of a second indicator on a basis of light emitted by the second indicator having a light emitting function. The calibration control unit executes calibration associating the indication position of the second indicator on the basis of light emitted by the second indicator having the light emitting function with a position on a manipulation surface, and restricts output of the detection light while the calibration is executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko TAMURA
  • Patent number: 10088919
    Abstract: A projector includes a light output device outputting detection light on a screen, a position detection unit detecting an indication position, and a calibration control unit. The position detection unit performs a first detecting operation detecting an indication position by using the detection light, and a second detecting operation detecting an indication position by using light other than the detection light. The calibration control unit executes calibration associating a position detected in the second detecting operation with a position on the screen, and restricts output of the detection light while the calibration is executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko Tamura
  • Publication number: 20180255266
    Abstract: A projector includes a projection unit that projects a projection image and a control unit that performs calibration. The control unit detects a position of a first detection point in a first symbol, from a first captured image obtained by capturing a first projection image when the projection unit projects the first projection image including the first symbol onto a projection surface, detects a position of a second detection point in a second symbol, based on the position of the first detection point, from a second captured image obtained by capturing a second projection image when the projection unit projects the second projection image including the second symbol onto the projection surface, and performs the calibration based on the position of the second detection point. The second symbol is disposed at a position corresponding to the first symbol and has a shape different from the first symbol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko TAMURA
  • Patent number: 9723279
    Abstract: A projector adapted to project an image includes an imaging section adapted to image a projection surface on which the image is projected, and output an image obtained by imaging, an identification section adapted to identify a projection area in which the image is projected based on the image output by the imaging section, a mask processing section adapted to mask an outside of an area, which includes the projection area identified by the identification section, on the image output by the imaging section, a discrimination section adapted to determine which one of a first state, in which the projector is used alone, and a second state, in which the projector and another projector project images side by side, is set, and a setting section adapted to set an area to be masked by the mask processing section in accordance with a determination result of the discrimination section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko Tamura
  • Publication number: 20170214894
    Abstract: A projector adapted to project an image includes an imaging section adapted to image a projection surface on which the image is projected, and output an image obtained by imaging, an identification section adapted to identify a projection area in which the image is projected based on the image output by the imaging section, a mask processing section adapted to mask an outside of an area, which includes the projection area identified by the identification section, on the image output by the imaging section, a discrimination section adapted to determine which one of a first state, in which the projector is used alone, and a second state, in which the projector and another projector project images side by side, is set, and a setting section adapted to set an area to be masked by the mask processing section in accordance with a determination result of the discrimination section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko TAMURA
  • Patent number: 9594455
    Abstract: A projector includes a projection section adapted to project a projection image on a projection surface, an imaging section adapted to generate a shot image obtained by shooting a range including the projection image projected by the projection section, a detection section adapted to detect a motion of the projector, and an execution section adapted to execute a predetermined process with respect to a calibration for making a correspondence between a coordinate system of the projection image and a coordinate system of the shot image in a case in which the detection section detects the motion of the projector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Akihiko Tamura
  • Patent number: 9224321
    Abstract: A projector includes a deformation ratio calculating unit that calculates a first deformation ratio on a reference point set in a first image when performing a correction process with respect to a first image data, a deformation ratio determination unit that determines a second deformation ratio of the first image based on the first deformation ratio calculated by the deformation ratio calculation unit, a synthesis image generation unit that generates synthesis image data indicating a synthesis image which is generated by synthesizing a second image indicated by second image data and the first image with a size changed based on the second deformation ratio, a correction unit that performs a correction process with respect to the synthesis image data, and a projection unit that projects the synthesis image based on the synthesis image data which is subjected to the correction process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Akihiko Tamura
  • Patent number: 9134814
    Abstract: A projector detects a first input operation and a second input operation using an operation detection section, detects an operation position of the input operation in an operation area in which the input operation can be detected, and notifies the first operation and the operation position when the second operation is not detected within a predetermined time from when the first input operation is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiko Tamura