Patents by Inventor Kazunori Kita
Kazunori Kita 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: 20060067663Abstract: A group of optical elements of a zoom lens unit 2 has variable-focal-length lenses 3a, 3b whose optical properties can be adjusted. A camera 1 having this zoom lens unit 2 incorporated therein includes a control unit 4 into which control information with respect to any of a plurality of variable design parameters for the zoom lens unit 2 is inputted by the user, a processing unit 50 for obtaining an optical parameter of the zoom lens unit 2 through a simulation operation when the variable design parameters are controlled based on the control information, a display unit 16 which displays the results of the simulation operation that is carried out by the processing unit 50 and a photographing control unit 51 for controlling the variable design parameters based on the control information, and according to this configuration, a desired optical property can easily be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Applicant: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Publication number: 20050100197Abstract: A card type device is mounted on a card slot of an electronic appliance. In the card type device, a transparent cylindrical-shaped roller is provided at an edge portion of a housing in such a manner that an outer peripheral plane of this roller is projected from the edge portion. Also, a one-dimensional image sensor is provided inside the roller, while the one-dimensional image sensor acquires one-dimensional fingerprint data of a finger of a user, and this finger abuts against the outer peripheral plane of the roller. Since the finger a butting against the outer peripheral plane of the roller is moved, this roller is rotated, so that one-dimensional fingerprint data which are continuously acquired by the one-dimensional image sensor are synthesized with each other to produce fingerprint data as a two-dimensional image. The synthesized fingerprint data is transmitted to the electronic appliance, and then fingerprint identification is carried out by the electronic appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 6825751Abstract: A wristwatch comprises an ID Tag (data carrier) function applied to an RF-ID system. A watch main body comprises a reinforce resin-based case having band attachments to which wrist bands are engaged, and a resin-based bezel cover covering the upper section and outer periphery of the case. The case incorporates a display member composed of a fixing member, a resin-based display frame member, a hard glass member, and a waterproof packing, and a circuit member composed of a synthetic rubber-based module cover member, a module fixing member, a module and a module cover member. The case is sealed with a bottom cap member formed of a magnetic material via a waterproof packing, and is further covered with a resin-based case cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazunori Kita, Fusao Suga
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Patent number: 6703918Abstract: Portable information equipment has a device attachment detection section which detects whether or not a device is attached to a human body, an authentication data input section which inputs authentication data while the device is attached to the human body, a storage section which stores the authentication data inputted by the authentication data input section, a transmission section which transmits, the authentication data stored by the storage section, and an authentication data clear section which clears the authentication data stored by the storage section if the device attachment detection section detects that the device has been detached from the human body. After authentication data is inputted and stored in the portable information equipment, the authentication data can be transmitted by operating a switch once. Further, if the portable information equipment is detached from the human body, the authentication data is cleared. Thus, security can be ensured sufficiently.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2000Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 6675011Abstract: A satellite position/arrival-time calculating section calculates the arrival in date and time at which a communication satellite is to arrive a communicable area where the communication satellite can communicate with a satellite communication terminal apparatus, and creates communicable date and time information. A timer controls a power supply control circuit in accordance with the arrival date and time information created by the satellite position/arrival-time calculating section. The timer automatically controls the power supply control circuit so as to supply communication power to a satellite communication circuit section while the communication satellite is in the communicable area and so as to stop the supply of the communication power at the time when the communication satellite leaves the communicable area.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2000Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 6619835Abstract: A function module unit having a memory function is removably attached on one of wrist bands, while a function module unit having a sensor function is removably attached to the other wrist band. On both wrist bands, bus line wires are embedded along the longitudinal direction. Each of the bus line wires comprises a Vcc line, a serial data line, a clock data line, and a ground line. Each of these lines is provided with a connector member which is exposed on the back surface of the wrist band at a position corresponding to the function module unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Publication number: 20010043514Abstract: A function module unit having a memory function is removably attached on one of wrist bands, while a function module unit having a sensor function is removably attached to the other wrist band. On both wrist bands, bus line wires are embedded along the longitudinal direction. Each of the bus line wires comprises a Vcc line, a serial data line, a clock data line, and a ground line. Each of these lines is provided with a connector member which is exposed on the back surface of the wrist band at a position corresponding to the function module unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Applicant: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 6263218Abstract: An incoming calling system of the present invention purposes to securely notify the user of the incoming to a radio portable terminal of a mobile communication unit or the like without disturbing others and decrease the probability of erroneous notification. Therefore, an incoming notification signal transmitter (24) for notifying the user of incoming can detect an incoming tone by inserting a jack into and connecting it with an earphone-microphone terminal (23) provided for a portable telephone (21) side and moreover, an incoming notification signal transmitter (24) is set to and supported by portable telephone (21). When portable telephone (21) receives an incoming call signal according to incoming calling from a base station (22), it generates a speech signal of an incoming tone and the speech signal is input to the incoming notification signal transmitter (24) through the earphone-microphone terminal (23) to detect incoming.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Publication number: 20010004397Abstract: The invention is intended to provide a body wearable type music reproducing device having excellent portability by which a user is able to use the reproducing device without hindering the user's action even during sport, the reproducing device enabling the user to acquire desired music data rapidly and easily and to reproduce a piece of music based on the acquired music data, and also to provide a music reproducing system comprising such music reproducing device. The music reproducing device is worn on a user's body by a band attached thereto. In this state, a piece of music is reproduced based on corresponding music data stored in a memory one of the music reproducing device and the band.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2000Publication date: June 21, 2001Inventors: Kazunori Kita, Akira Nakazawa, Satomi Michitsuta
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Publication number: 20010003542Abstract: An headphone-type music reproducing device and music reproducing system bearable even during a user's exercise for use and capable of reproducing desired music easily and rapidly by manipulating a wristband-type remote control device worn on the user's wrist. In the headphone-type music reproducing device, a memory card which prestores music data is removable set in a headphone body born over the user's ears. A music data decoder provided within the body reproduces a music signal based on the music data stored in the memory card. When a radio transmission/reception unit receives a remote control signal sent by a wristband-type remote control device, the headphone-type music reproducing device reproduces and/or stops music based on the music signal in accordance with the received remote control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2000Publication date: June 14, 2001Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 6112054Abstract: A satellite position/arrival-time calculating section calculates the arrival date and time at which a communication satellite is to arrive in a communicable area where the communication satellite can communicate with a satellite communication terminal apparatus, and creates communicable date and time information. A timer controls a power supply control circuit in accordance with the arrival date and time information created by the satellite position/arrival-time calculating section. The timer automatically controls the power supply control circuit so as to supply communication power to a satellite communication circuit section while the communication satellite is in the communicable area and so as to stop the supply of the communication power at the time when the communication satellite leaves the communicable area.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1997Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 5960367Abstract: An incoming calling system of the present invention purposes to securely notify the user of the incoming to a radio portable terminal of a mobile communication unit or the like without disturbing others and decrease the probability of erroneous notification. Therefore, an incoming notification signal transmitter (24) for notifying the user of incoming can detect an incoming tone by inserting a jack into and connecting it with an earphone-microphone terminal (23) provided for a portable telephone (21) side and moreover, an incoming notification signal transmitter (24) is set to and supported by portable telephone (21). When portable telephone (21) receives an incoming call signal according to incoming calling from a base station (22), it generates a speech signal of an incoming tone and the speech signal is input to the incoming notification signal transmitter (24) through the earphone-microphone terminal (23) to detect incoming.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 5886669Abstract: An antenna for use in a portable radio apparatus, which has a pair of bands extending from the main body of the apparatus, for securing the apparatus to a user. A first antenna conductor supplied with power and a second antenna conductor not supplied with power are embedded in each band and extend parallel to the axis of the band. The first and second antenna conductors embedded in the first band are connected at one end to the first and second antenna conductors embedded in the second band. No load is connected to the second antenna conductor embedded in each band. The second antenna conductor embedded in each band performs different functions according to its length. If it has a length equal to or greater than half the wavelength .lambda. of waves to receive, it will function as a reflector. If it has a length less than half the wavelength .lambda. of the waves, it will function as a director.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1996Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 5852401Abstract: In a wristwatch type distress message sending device worn by the user, a positional information generator receives GPS signals sent by a plurality of GPS satellites and generates positional information on the latitude and longitude of the position of the user. When the user meets a disaster, a distress message signal generator generates a distress message signal containing the positional information generated by the positional information generator. A sender then sends out the distress message signal by radio.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Wrist watch with sensors for detecting body parameters, and an external data storage device therefor
Patent number: 5650945Abstract: A received data processing system is composed of a transmitter which includes a transmission unit which sends by radio sensor data such as a pulse rate obtained by a pulse sensor, a wrist watch which receives the sensor data from the transmitter using a reception unit and displays it on a display, and an external storage attached removably to the wrist watch for storing the received sensor data. Since the transmitter is attached closely to the human body to sense a pulse rate, detection of the pulse rate is ensured even if the user is in exercise. Since data on the pulse rate is stored in the removable external storage through the wrist watch, the system can process a large amount of data.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1993Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita -
Patent number: 5534872Abstract: In a radio signal detecting system, an antenna is rotatably mounted on a wrist watch type case, and this antenna is manually rotated to receive a radio signal reflected from a target to be distance-measured every time the antenna is rotated by a preselected rotation angle. The reflected radio signal is digitally converted into field strength data, or distance data. These field strength data, or distance data are sequentially stored into a memory circuit in correspondence with the rotation angle of the antenna. Since the data stored into the memory circuit at every rotation angle for the antenna are displayed on a liquid crystal display unit, the radio signal detecting system can be made compact and operated under low power consumption.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 5481506Abstract: A sensor unit which comprises a sensor, and a detector for detecting an output from the sensor is attached removably to a device case with a display. Data on the basis of detection signals from the detector of the sensor unit is displayed on the display of the case. Thus, only a desired sensor can be provided in the case to thereby reduce the size and power consumption.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1993Date of Patent: January 2, 1996Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazunori Kita
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Patent number: 5471438Abstract: A wrist watch (1) is provided with a cover member (3) attached to a wrist watch case (2) by a coupling portion (3) in a openable/closable manner. A liquid crystal display device (4) to display time is incorporated in the cover member (3). A retaining section (7) for retaining a disk-like data memory is provided on the upper surface of the wrist watch case (2). The data memory in the .retaining section (7) is securely held with the cover member (3) closed. Data in the disk memory (9) is read and processed by the electronic circuitry (2b) of a watch, and is sent to the liquid crystal display device (4) via a flexible circuit board (2e). The data is then converted into a time which is in turn displayed. The data memory can therefore be very easily attached or detached, and is securely held. The wrist watch itself can be made compact. Replacing the data memory with another one can provide advantages such as displaying various types of data.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tuneo Kobayashi, Kazunori Kita, Satomi Suzuki
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Patent number: 5408444Abstract: In an electronic timepiece having a signal receiving function, the present time at a place where a user is located can be displayed without designating a regional name. The quasi-distance data between the satellites and the signal receiving point is calculated based upon the delay times of the signals transmitted from the satellites. The positional information about the signal receiving point is obtained from four quasi-distance data. Subsequently, this positional information is compared with the longitude/latitude data previously stored in ROM, to search a city located nearest this signal receiving point. Furthermore, a judgement is made whether or not the city located nearest the present receiving point is coincident with the city located nearest the preceding receiving point. If these cities are coincident with each other, then the present time of the city stored in the time counting register is directly displayed.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1992Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazunori Kita, Satoshi Kinoshita
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Patent number: 5355352Abstract: A wrist watch (1) is provided with a cover member (3) attached to a wrist watch case (2) by a coupling portion (3) in a openable/closable manner. A liquid crystal display device (4) to display time is incorporated in the cover member (3). A retaining section (7) for retaining a disk-like data memory is provided on the upper surface of the wrist watch case (2). The data memory in the retaining section (7) is securely held with the cover member (3) closed. Data in the disk memory (9) is read and processed by the electronic circuitry (2b) of a watch, and is sent to the liquid crystal display device (4) via a flexible circuit board (2e). The data is then converted into a time which is in turn displayed. The data memory can therefore be very easily attached or detached, and is securely held. The wrist watch itself can be made compact. Replacing the data memory with another one can provide advantages such as displaying various types of data.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1992Date of Patent: October 11, 1994Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tuneo Kobayashi, Kazunori Kita, Satomi Suzuki