Patents by Inventor Hiromu Kitaura

Hiromu Kitaura 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).

  • Patent number: 8824873
    Abstract: A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GPO or more of frames. First interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output. A non-high quality picture reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave blocks to obtain a standard resolution video output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara
  • Patent number: 8654861
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara
  • Patent number: 8467456
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara
  • Patent number: 8467455
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara
  • Patent number: 8441519
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara
  • Patent number: 8442112
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara
  • Patent number: 8428425
    Abstract: A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GPO or more of frames. First interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output. A non-high quality picture reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave blocks to obtain a standard resolution video output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara
  • Patent number: 8311387
    Abstract: A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GOP or more of frames. First interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output. A non-high quality picture reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave blocks to obtain a standard resolution video output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara
  • Patent number: 8270802
    Abstract: A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GPO or more of frames. First interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output. A non-high quality picture reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave blocks to obtain a standard resolution video output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara
  • Publication number: 20120189278
    Abstract: A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GPO or more of frames. First interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output. A non-high quality picture reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave blocks to obtain a standard resolution video output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitsuaki OSHIMA, Hiromu KITAURA, Hideki FUKUDA, Hideshi ISHIHARA
  • Publication number: 20120189277
    Abstract: A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GPO or more of frames. First interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output. A non-high quality picture reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave blocks to obtain a standard resolution video output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitsuaki OSHIMA, Hiromu KITAURA, Hideki FUKUDA, Hideshi ISHIHARA
  • Publication number: 20120189276
    Abstract: A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GPO or more of frames. First interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output. A non-high quality picture reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave blocks to obtain a standard resolution video output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitsuaki OSHIMA, Hiromu KITAURA, Hideki FUKUDA, Hideshi ISHIHARA
  • Patent number: 8160420
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of realizing compatibility of an optical disk having a high resolution video signal recorded thereon and a system for reproducing the optical disk, with a conventional system for producing a standard resolution video signal. A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GOP or more of frames. First interleave blocks 54 each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks 55 each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk 1. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara
  • Patent number: 8155500
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of realizing compatibility of an optical disk having a high resolution video signal recorded thereon and a system for reproducing the optical disk, with a conventional system for producing a standard resolution video signal. A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GOP or more of frames. First interleave blocks 54 each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks 55 each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk 1. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara
  • Patent number: 8107794
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of realizing compatibility of an optical disk having a high resolution video signal recorded thereon and a system for reproducing the optical disk, with a conventional system for producing a standard resolution video signal. A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GOP or more of frames. First interleave blocks 54 each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks 55 each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk 1. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara
  • Publication number: 20110279642
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara
  • Publication number: 20110181697
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara
  • Publication number: 20110181699
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Mitsuaki OSHIMA, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara
  • Publication number: 20110181700
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Mitsuaki OSHIMA, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara
  • Publication number: 20110181698
    Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing an optical disk having a high resolution picture and a system for reproducing data on the optical disk, which are compatible with a conventional system for reproducing an ordinary resolution picture. A high resolution signal is divided into a main signal and a sub signal by picture division means and MPEG-encoded. The main signal and the sub signal are divided into frames each having 1 GOP or more. The resultant first interleave block 54 and second interleave block 55 are recorded alternately on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduced both the first and second interleave blocks, so that a high resolution picture is obtained. A non-high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave block, so that an ordinary resolution picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Mitsuaki OSHIMA, Hiromu Kitaura, Hideki Fukuda, Hideshi Ishihara, Toshiyuki Kawara