Patents by Inventor Kazuhiro Watanabe
Kazuhiro Watanabe 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).
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Publication number: 20240146863Abstract: The present invention is an information processing device that performs information processing to output (produce and distribute) video content using video from multiple video sources including network cameras, the information processing device comprising: a switching means for performing switching based on video signals transferred by the transfer method used to transfer data without confirming reception by the receiving node with the transmitting node at the video source; and an information processing means that outputs (produces and distributes) video content based on information indicating which video source was switched at what time by the switching means and based on video data outputted from the video sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventor: Kazuhiro Watanabe
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Patent number: 11971683Abstract: Provided an electrophotographic electro-conductive member that can stably suppress an occurrence of fogging in an electrophotographic image. The member comprises a support having an electro-conductive outer surface, and an electro-conductive layer on the outer surface of the support, the electro-conductive layer having a matrix including a cross-linked product of a first rubber, and domains dispersed in the matrix, the domains each includes a cross-linked product of a second rubber and an electro-conductive particle, at least some of the domains is exposed to the outer surface of the electro-conductive member to constitute protrusions on an outer surface of the member, the outer surface of the electro-conductive member is constituted by the matrix and the domains exposed to the outer surface of the electrophotographic electro-conductive member, the electrophotographic electro-conductive member has an impedance of 1.0×103? or more and 1.0×108? or less, and some of the domains satisfy two specific requirements.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Satoru Nishioka, Kazuhiro Yamauchi, Hiroaki Watanabe, Takumi Furukawa, Yasuhiro Fushimoto, Masahiro Kurachi, Kenji Takashima, Yuichi Kikuchi, Kana Sato
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Publication number: 20240131722Abstract: An robot operation device attached to a robot having a long tool fixed to a flange provided at a distal end of the robot, the robot operation device includes a handle having an inner hole through which the tool is inserted, the handle configured to be held by one of hands of an operator in a manner that a longitudinal axis of the tool is enclosed by the one of the hands, and a sensor configured to attach the handle to the flange, the sensor detecting force or moment applied to the handle by the operator. The robot is operable by lead-through control which changes a position and posture of the robot in response to the force or the moment detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Kazuhiro WATANABE, Tomoyuki MOTOKADO, Toshihiko INOUE
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Publication number: 20240135539Abstract: The image processing device 1X includes an acquisition means 30X and a lesion detection means 34X. The acquisition means 30X acquires an endoscopic image obtained by photographing an examination target by a photographing unit provided in an endoscope. The lesion detection means 34X detects a lesion based on a selection model which is selected from a first model and a second model, the first model being configured to make an inference regarding a lesion of the examination target based on a predetermined number of endoscopic images, the second model being configured to make an inference regarding a lesion of the examination target based on a variable number of endoscopic images. Besides, the lesion detection means 34X changes a parameter to be used for detection of the lesion based on a non-selection model that is the first model or the second model other than the selection model.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Kazuhiro WATANABE, Yuji IWADATE, Masahiro SAIKOU, Akinori EBIHARA, Taiki MIYAGAWA
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Publication number: 20240127442Abstract: The image processing device 1X includes an acquisition means 30X, a variation detection means 311X, a selection means 312X, and a lesion detection means 34X. The acquisition means 30X acquires an endoscopic image obtained by photographing an examination target by a photographing unit provided in an endoscope. The variation detection means 311X detects a degree of variation between the endoscopic images. The selection means 312X selects either one of a first model or a second model based on the degree of variation, the first model making an inference regarding a lesion of the examination target based on a predetermined number of the endoscopic images, the second model making an inference regarding the lesion based on a variable number of the endoscopic images. The lesion detection means 34X detects the lesion based on a selection model that is either the first model or the second model selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Kazuhiro WATANABE, Yuji IWADATE, Masahiro SAIKOU, Akinori EBIHARA, Taiki MIYAGAWA
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Publication number: 20240127443Abstract: The image processing device 1X includes an acquisition means 30X and a lesion detection means 34X. The acquisition means 30X acquires an endoscopic image obtained by photographing an examination target by a photographing unit provided in an endoscope. The lesion detection means 34X detects a lesion based on a selection model which is selected from a first model and a second model, the first model being configured to make an inference regarding a lesion of the examination target based on a predetermined number of endoscopic images, the second model being configured to make an inference regarding a lesion of the examination target based on a variable number of endoscopic images. Besides, the lesion detection means 34X changes a parameter to be used for detection of the lesion based on a non-selection model that is the first model or the second model other than the selection model.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Kazuhiro WATANABE, Yuji Iwadate, Masahiro Saikou, Akinori Ebihara, Taiki Miyagawa
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Patent number: 11953088Abstract: A shift device including: a shift switch that, when operated, is configured to change a shift range of a transmission of a vehicle; and a tact switch that is provided in the shift switch and is operated as a result of the shift switch being operated.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI-RIKA-DENKI-SEISAKUSHOInventors: Kazuhiro Saito, Hironori Watanabe
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Patent number: 11947280Abstract: A mechanism that enables developer replenishment by a simpler structure and a mechanism that enables more user-friendly developer replenishment are provided. An attachment port to which a developer supply bottle containing a developer stored therein is detachably attachable is disposed in an interior of an image forming apparatus. The developer supply bottle can be attached when the cover is in an open state. According to this image forming apparatus, when the developer supply bottle is attached to the attachment port, the developer inside the developer supply bottle moves into a developer housing chamber by its own weight.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kazuhiro Funatani, Masatake Tanaka, Kentaro Yamawaki, Kenichi Iida, Shinsuke Kobayashi, Kensuke Umeda, Takanori Watanabe, Ai Suzuki
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Publication number: 20240098962Abstract: A semiconductor device including a first electrode, a second electrode, an oxide semiconductor disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a first oxide layer containing a predetermined element, oxygen, and an additional element and disposed between the first electrode and the oxide semiconductor, wherein the predetermined element is at least one of tantalum, boron, hafnium, silicon, zirconium, or niobium, and the additional element is at least one of phosphorus, sulfur, copper, zinc, gallium, germanium, arsenic, selenium, silver, indium, tin, antimony, tellurium, or bismuth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Kioxia CorporationInventors: Daisuke WATANABE, Akifumi GAWASE, Takeshi IWASAKI, Kazuhiro KATONO, Yusuke MUTO, Yusuke MIKI, Akinori KIMURA
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Publication number: 20240087994Abstract: A lead frame according to the present embodiments includes: a main body portion having a main surface including a mounting region on which a semiconductor chip is to be mounted; a lead portion connected to the main body portion; a groove portion provided in a main surface of the main body portion so as to surround the mounting region, the groove portion having an inner side surface and an outer side surface; and a protruding portion protrudingly provided along an inner edge of the groove portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventor: Kazuhiro WATANABE
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Publication number: 20240083180Abstract: A printing apparatus includes at least a tank configured to hold a first printing material at a first position and a tank configured to hold a second printing material at a second position different from the first position. A light emitting control unit controls light emitting states of a plurality of light emitters. If an amount of the printing material in the first tank is less than a predetermined amount, and an amount of the printing material in the second tank is greater than a predetermined amount, the light emitting control unit transits a state of a first light emitter from a state indicating that the amount of the printing material is greater than the predetermined amount to a state indicating that the amount of the printing material is less than the predetermined amount, and maintains a state of a second light emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Kazuhiro Watanabe, Keita Takatani, Takeshi Nakata
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Publication number: 20240077823Abstract: An image forming apparatus to and from which a replenishment container accommodating toner is attachable and detachable includes a replenishment port to allow replenishment of toner from the replenishment container, an opening/closing portion to open the replenishment port in an open position and close the replenishment port in a closed position, a locking member to move between a restricting position in which the locking member restricts movement of the opening/closing portion from the closed position to the open position, and an allowing position in which the movement of the opening/closing portion from the closed position to the open position is allowed. A developer container accepts more toner for replenishment in a case where a second display is in a second state than in a first state, and a first display more accurately displays information related to the toner accommodated in the developer container than the second display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Kensuke Umeda, Shinsuke Kobayashi, Kazuhiro Funatani, Takanori Watanabe, Ai Suzuki
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Publication number: 20240054590Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device, a method, and a program that enable more reliable evaluation. An information processing device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires, for a plurality of evaluators, evaluation data indicating evaluation of an evaluation target generated by the evaluator and a value indicating worth of the evaluator; a conversion unit that converts the evaluation data into absolute evaluation data on the basis of the evaluation data and the value indicating the worth of the plurality of evaluators; and a controller that performs control to record the absolute evaluation data in a distributed ledger. The present technology can be applied to a blockchain network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: KOKI TAKAHASHI, YOSHIHIKO IKENAGA, KAZUHIRO WATANABE
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Patent number: 11840104Abstract: A printing apparatus includes at least a tank configured to hold a first printing material at a first position and a tank configured to hold a second printing material at a second position different from the first position. A light emitting control unit controls light emitting states of a plurality of light emitters. If an amount of the printing material in the first tank is less than a predetermined amount, and an amount of the printing material in the second tank is greater than a predetermined amount, the light emitting control unit transits a state of a first light emitter from a state indicating that the amount of the printing material is greater than the predetermined amount to a state indicating that the amount of the printing material is less than the predetermined amount, and maintains a state of a second light emitter.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kazuhiro Watanabe, Keita Takatani, Takeshi Nakata
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Publication number: 20230386333Abstract: A notification apparatus includes an image obtaining unit and a notifying unit. The image obtaining unit obtains a surrounding image as an image of a surrounding of a moving body photographed from the moving body. The notifying unit notifies information regarding a type of an object when an object different from a predetermined feature appears in a first area where the predetermined feature is expected to appear inside the surrounding image. The first area is determined based on map information including position information of the predetermined feature and a position of the moving body at a time when the surrounding image is photographed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2020Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Kazuhiro WATANABE, Masao NAKANE
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Publication number: 20230254578Abstract: An electronic device according to the present invention, includes: a processor; and a memory storing a program which, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic device to: acquire an image by image sensing processing; set a part of the image as a specific region, wherein a position of the specific region can be changed; and detect a motion of an object included in the specific region; and perform control to display an indicator based on the detected motion of the object in a direction corresponding to a movement direction of the electronic device so that the indicator is superimposed and displayed at a position on the image based on the specific region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Kazuhiro WATANABE, Takeshi KIKKAWA, Satoru KOBAYASHI, Hiroshi NAKAMURA, Akihiko SATO, Takeshi NAKATA
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Publication number: 20230199138Abstract: The present invention is an information processing device that performs information processing to output (produce and distribute) video content using video from multiple video sources including network cameras, the information processing device comprising: a switching means for performing switching based on video signals transferred by the transfer method used to transfer data without confirming reception by the receiving node with the transmitting node at the video source; and an information processing means that outputs (produces and distributes) video content based on information indicating which video source was switched at what time by the switching means and based on video data outputted from the video sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventor: Kazuhiro Watanabe
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Patent number: 11659278Abstract: An electronic device according to the present invention, includes: a processor; and a memory storing a program which, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic device to: acquire an image by image sensing processing; set a part of the image as a specific region, wherein a position of the specific region can be changed; and detect a motion of an object included in the specific region; and perform control to display an indicator based on the detected motion of the object in a direction corresponding to a movement direction of the electronic device so that the indicator is superimposed and displayed at a position on the image based on the specific region.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kazuhiro Watanabe, Takeshi Kikkawa, Satoru Kobayashi, Hiroshi Nakamura, Akihiko Sato, Takeshi Nakata
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Publication number: 20230124194Abstract: The information processing device of the present invention comprises a subscribing means for adding user subscriptions to an SNS and a confidentiality acceptance/rejection selecting means for accepting or rejecting a confidentiality obligation imposed on information disclosed on the SNS when the subscribing means is used to add a subscription, wherein the information processing device performs information processing enabling the display of messages posted on the SNS, in whole or in part, only to the administrator of the SNS, to the poster of the message, and to registered users who have consented to the fact that confidentiality has been imposed via the confidentiality acceptance/rejection selecting means. This provides an SNS that enables users to solicit advice and proposals in highly specialized fields without loss, for example, of “novelty”, which is a requirement for a “patentable invention”, or “confidentiality”, which is a requirement for “trade secrets” under the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventor: Kazuhiro Watanabe
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Patent number: D1013029Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Graphtec CorporationInventors: Mayumi Sato, Kazuhiro Watanabe