Patents by Inventor Kazuto Ariga
Kazuto Ariga 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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Patent number: 7812883Abstract: An image pickup apparatus, such as a digital camera, includes a barrel, an optical viewfinder, an audio output unit, such as a speaker, and a light emitting unit, such as a strobe light. The barrel includes an image pickup element and a lens. The audio output unit is arranged in a space surrounded by the barrel, the optical viewfinder, and the light emitting unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Patent number: 7623180Abstract: An image pickup apparatus having large rigidity, even if a thin steel plate is used for a main chassis, includes a solid-state image pickup device for converting an object image into an electric signal, a chassis, and a protective housing (armor). The chassis includes a plurality of stepwise bent portions. The bent portions positioned at opposing ends of the chassis are fixed at both ends of the image pickup apparatus in a state contacting the protective housing (armor).Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Publication number: 20090141162Abstract: An image pickup apparatus comprises a barrel including an image pickup element and a lens; an optical viewfinder; an audio output unit for generating a sound; and a light emitting unit having a member for emitting light, wherein the audio output unit is arranged in a space surrounded by the barrel, the optical viewfinder, and the light emitting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Patent number: 7505079Abstract: An image pickup apparatus. such as a digital camera, includes comprises a barrel, an optical viewfinder, an audio output unit, such as a speaker, and a light emitting unit, such as a strobe light. The barrel includes an image pickup element and a lens. The audio output unit is arranged in a space surrounded by the barrel, the optical viewfinder, and the light emitting unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Patent number: 7502550Abstract: A camera case capable of stopping a movement of the lens barrier provided on a camera if the camera receives an accidental shock. The camera case can contain a camera having an image-taking lens, and a lens barrier movable between a closed position for covering the image-taking lens and an opened position for exposing the image-taking lens. The camera case comprises a case body; and a stopper which stops the movement of the lens barrier of the camera contained in the case body.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Patent number: 7414658Abstract: In an imaging apparatus in which a plurality of sample images are stored, image data acquired by an imaging unit and a sample image used during imaging are displayed simultaneously on a monitor. Thus, a user is allowed to know a directory where image data is to be saved while imaging an object. Furthermore, operation of the imaging unit can be set based on data associated with the sample image. Accordingly, even a user who is not accustomed to operating the imaging apparatus is allowed to image an object with a setting suitable for the status of the object.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2003Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Patent number: 7090415Abstract: An image-taking apparatus capable of mounting an accessory, which is small-sized yet capable of securing a sufficient inner volume is disclosed. The image-taking apparatus includes a first member having a female screw hole portion into which a male screw portion provided in the accessory is inserted, a main chassis to which the first member is fixed and a second member which covers an opening of the female screw hole portion opposite to the insertion side of the male screw portion. The female screw hole portion is a hole portion penetrating the first member and the second member prevents the male screw portion from further going in by the tip of the male screw portion inserted into the female screw hole portion contacting the second member.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Publication number: 20060110146Abstract: A camera case capable of stopping a movement of the lens barrier provided on a camera if the camera receives an accidental shock. The camera case can contain a camera having an image-taking lens, and a lens barrier movable between a closed position for covering the image-taking lens and an opened position for exposing the image-taking lens. The camera case comprises a case body; and a stopper which stops the movement of the lens barrier of the camera contained in the case body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Publication number: 20060078326Abstract: An image-taking apparatus capable of mounting an accessory, which is small-sized yet capable of securing a sufficient inner volume is disclosed. The image-taking apparatus includes a first member having a female screw hole portion into which a male screw portion provided in the accessory is inserted, a main chassis to which the first member is fixed and a second member which covers an opening of the female screw hole portion opposite to the insertion side of the male screw portion. The female screw hole portion is a hole portion penetrating the first member and the second member prevents the male screw portion from further going in by the tip of the male screw portion inserted into the female screw hole portion contacting the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Inventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Patent number: 7004648Abstract: An image-taking apparatus capable of mounting an accessory, which is small-sized yet capable of securing a sufficient inner volume is disclosed. The image-taking apparatus includes a first member having a female screw hole portion into which a male screw portion provided in the accessory is inserted, a main chassis to which the first member is fixed and a second member which covers an opening of the female screw hole portion opposite to the insertion side of the male screw portion. The female screw hole portion is a hole portion penetrating the first member and the second member prevents the male screw portion from further going in by the tip of the male screw portion inserted into the female screw hole portion contacting the second member.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Publication number: 20050248683Abstract: An image pickup apparatus comprises a barrel including an image pickup element and a lens; an optical viewfinder; an audio output unit for generating a sound; and a light emitting unit having a member for emitting light, wherein the audio output unit is arranged in a space surrounded by the barrel, the optical viewfinder, and the light emitting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Applicant: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Publication number: 20040214482Abstract: An image-taking apparatus capable of mounting an accessory, which is small-sized yet capable of securing a sufficient inner volume is disclosed. The image-taking apparatus includes a first member having a female screw hole portion into which a male screw portion provided in the accessory is inserted, a main chassis to which the first member is fixed and a second member which covers an opening of the female screw hole portion opposite to the insertion side of the male screw portion. The female screw hole portion is a hole portion penetrating the first member and the second member prevents the male screw portion from further going in by the tip of the male screw portion inserted into the female screw hole portion contacting the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Publication number: 20040212727Abstract: An image pickup apparatus having large rigidity, even if a thin steel plate is used for a main chassis, includes a solid-state image pickup device for converting an object image into an electric signal, a chassis, and a protective housing (armor). The chassis includes a plurality of stepwise bent portions. The bent portions positioned at opposing ends of the chassis are fixed at both ends of the image pickup apparatus in a state contacting the protective housing (armor).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Publication number: 20040117729Abstract: In an imaging apparatus in which a plurality of sample images are stored, image data acquired by an imaging unit and a sample image used during imaging are displayed simultaneously on a monitor. Thus, a user is allowed to know a directory where image data is to be saved while imaging an object. Furthermore, operation of the imaging unit can be set based on data associated with the sample image. Accordingly, even a user who is not accustomed to operating the imaging apparatus is allowed to image an object with a setting suitable for the status of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Patent number: 6721014Abstract: An image sensing apparatus has a photographic optical system, an image sensing device for converting an optical image formed by the photographic optical system into electric signals, a main board and an image sensing board for processing the electric signals from the image sensing device into image signals for displaying, transmitting to an external device, or recording on a detachable recording medium, and a power supply board for supplying electric power to the image sensing apparatus, where the photographic optical system is arranged between the main and image sensing boards and the power supply board.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuto Ariga
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Patent number: 6115068Abstract: This invention provides an image input apparatus which allows easy positioning between an original and a camera head and can improve operability in a document photographing mode. The apparatus has a camera head arranged at the distal end side of columns coupled via a plurality of joint portions, a signal processing unit incorporated in a base of the apparatus main body that supports the proximal end side of the columns, and a cable which is arranged along the columns and connects the camera head and the signal processing unit. When an image signal is input from the camera head to the signal processing unit, the optical axis direction of the camera head and its angle about the optical axis are adjustable via the joint portions. The camera has a lens portion which allows a rotation operation, and an index that can indicate its rotation state is at an appropriate position on the outer surface of the lens portion. The column is supported by the base via a third joint portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1996Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kazuto Ariga, Seiji Iida
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Patent number: 6008846Abstract: A folding mechanism portion for folding leg portions (8, 11) along a support portion (5) of an image input apparatus (1) is provided in a base portion (7). This mechanism is constituted by two legs which extend from the base portion substantially in the shape of "L" within a horizontal plane when used, and can be folded to become parallel to the support portion (5) when not used. A pan base (2) on the upper end of the support portion (5) has an electrical connector and can be detached.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1995Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tsukasa Uehara, Kazuto Ariga, Daisuke Yokoyama
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Patent number: 5933191Abstract: There is provided an image input apparatus which can quickly and easily move a camera head to an intended position, can adequately adjust the position of the camera head, can improve operability in the document photographing mode, and is easy to carry. The image input apparatus has a camera head, support members coupled via a plurality of joint portions to support the camera head, and a base for supporting the proximal end side of the support members. When an image is input by the camera head, the camera head can be held at a predetermined position and posture by each of the plurality of joint portions.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1996Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kazuto Ariga, Kenji Kawano, Seiji Iida
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Patent number: 5517226Abstract: A recording apparatus comprises a recording head for recording an image on a sheet positioned at a predetermined recording position, a conveying device for conveying the sheet so that the sheet passes through the recording position, and a supporting device for supporting the conveying device in such a manner as to shift the conveying device in a first direction transverse to a sheet feeding direction and separating from the recording head and then to shift the conveying device in a second direction in the sheet feeding direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1994Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tsukasa Uehara, Kenji Yoshinaga, Kunihiko Matsuzawa, Seiichiro Adachi, Kazuto Ariga