Patents by Inventor Akikazu Otsuka

Akikazu Otsuka 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: 20080247126
    Abstract: A retractable display assembly (190) and electronic device (100) having a mount (210) and a winding structure (220) pivotally mounted to the mount (210). Spaced parallel flexible supporting braces (230) are coupled to the winding structure (220) and a flexible display screen (250) is mounted to and located between the spaced parallel flexible supporting braces (230). When the retractable display assembly (190) is in a retracted position the spaced parallel flexible supporting braces (230) and flexible display screen (250) are at least partially wound onto the winding structure (220). When the retractable display assembly (190) is in an extended position the spaced parallel flexible supporting braces (230) and flexible display screen (250) extend from the winding structure (220) such that the spaced parallel flexible supporting braces (230) provide a cantilevered support for the flexible display screen (250).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.
    Inventors: AKIKAZU OTSUKA, SHIGERU YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20070131097
    Abstract: A method and system for regulating music played by a mobile device based on a location of the device is useful for enhancing enjoyment and satisfaction derived from activities such as physical exercise programs. The method includes determining a first location of the mobile device (step 410), and playing a first music selection based on the first location of the mobile device (step 420). A second location of the mobile device is then automatically determined (step 425) and a second music selection is played based on the second location of the mobile device (step 435).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Wei Lu, Akikazu Otsuka