Patents by Inventor Kentaro Okamoto

Kentaro Okamoto 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: 20240142258
    Abstract: An object detection device includes: a peripheral information acquiring unit to acquire peripheral information including detection information for each of detection points detected by sensing a periphery of a current position; a vehicle information acquiring unit to acquire vehicle information including a current position and a state of a vehicle present at the current position; a map information acquiring unit to acquire map information including a peripheral area of a current position; a traveling status recognizing unit to output traveling status information indicating a traveling state of a vehicle present at a current position and a status around the vehicle by using the peripheral information, the vehicle information, and the map information; and a peripheral information updating unit to output, for each of the detection points, information indicating certainty relating to a detection point by using the traveling status information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Takuya Okamoto, Hiroki Fujiyoshi, Kentaro Ishikawa, Noritaka Kokido, Ryota Iwaizono, Masahiro Yata
  • Patent number: 11663571
    Abstract: A computer system includes an inventory management server, a plurality of point-of-sale (POS) terminals communicating with the inventory management server over a first network, a face recognition computer having a camera communicating with the inventory management server over the first network, and a portable terminal communicating wirelessly with the inventory management server over a second network. The inventory management server is configured to generates alerts that are displayed on the portable terminal based on first data from the POS terminals and second data from the face recognition computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Kentaro Okamoto
  • Patent number: 11449703
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a controller circuit being configured to detect a first input information, the first input information being information input in an input device by a user, create a first image and display the first image on a display device, the first image being an image created based on the first input information, obtain the first input information and the first image, detect, from the storage device, second input information being same as the first input information, determine a similarity degree between the first image created based on the first input information and a second image in association with the second input information detected from the storage device, and where the similarity degree between the first image and the second image is smaller than a threshold, output a result that the similarity degree is smaller than the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Hanayama, Daijiro Kitamoto, Kentaro Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20220272838
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a dielectric sheet, includes the steps of extrusion molding a mixture including powder polytetrafluoroethylene and spherical silica at a temperature lower than or equal to a melting point of the polytetrafluoroethylene, and calendering a sheet body obtained by the extrusion molding. A mass ratio of the silica with respect to the polytetrafluoroethylene is 1.3 or greater. An average particle diameter of the silica is 0.1 ?m or greater but 3.0 ?m or less. A reduction ratio of the extrusion molding is 8 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Shingo KAIMORI, Takashi NINOMIYA, Motohiko SUGIURA, Yasuhiro OKUDA, Hideki KASHIHARA, Satoshi KIYA, Makoto NAKABAYASHI, Kentaro OKAMOTO, Chiaki TOKUDA
  • Patent number: 11415569
    Abstract: A method for detecting a residual crosslinking aid in a crosslinked resin molded body includes a subject heating step in which a crosslinked resin molded body is heated at a temperature of 500° C. or higher and 700° C. or lower for a time of 3 seconds or more and 30 seconds or less, a subject analysis step in which gas chromatographic analysis is performed on a gas generated in the subject heating step, and a detection step in which an unreacted crosslinking aid is detected on the basis of a peak originating from a residual crosslinking aid in a chromatogram obtained in the subject analysis step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Satoshi Yamasaki, Kentaro Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20220129970
    Abstract: A commodity data processing apparatus includes a communication interface connected to a network, and a processor that executes a program that includes an acquiring module that acquires order information relating to an ordered commodity, a specifying module that identifies a purchaser who comes to a store, and a notifying module that notifies the identified purchaser through the communication interface that the ordered commodity is in stock at the store if the ordered commodity is in stock at the store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Xiaozhou WANG, Takashi IKEUCHI, Hiroshi NISHIKAWA, Kentaro OKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20210334777
    Abstract: A computer system includes an inventory management server, a plurality of point-of-sale (POS) terminals communicating with the inventory management server over a first network, a face recognition computer having a camera communicating with the inventory management server over the first network, and a portable terminal communicating wirelessly with the inventory management server over a second network. The inventory management server is configured to generates alerts that are displayed on the portable terminal based on first data from the POS terminals and second data from the face recognition computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Kentaro Okamoto
  • Patent number: 11087300
    Abstract: A computer system includes an inventory management server, a plurality of point-of-sale (POS) terminals communicating with the inventory management server over a first network, a face recognition computer having a camera communicating with the inventory management server over the first network, and a portable terminal communicating wirelessly with the inventory management server over a second network. The inventory management server is configured to generates alerts that are displayed on the portable terminal based on first data from the POS terminals and second data from the face recognition computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Kentaro Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20200327362
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a controller circuit being configured to detect a first input information, the first input information being information input in an input device by a user, create a first image and display the first image on a display device, the first image being an image created based on the first input information, obtain the first input information and the first image, detect, from the storage device, second input information being same as the first input information, determine a similarity degree between the first image created based on the first input information and a second image in association with the second input information detected from the storage device, and where the similarity degree between the first image and the second image is smaller than a threshold, output a result that the similarity degree is smaller than the threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: TATSUYA HANAYAMA, DAIJIRO KITAMOTO, KENTARO OKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20200226664
    Abstract: A commodity data processing apparatus includes a communication interface connected to a network, and a processor that executes a program that includes an acquiring module that acquires order information relating to an ordered commodity, a specifying module that identifies a purchaser who comes to a store, and a notifying module that notifies the identified purchaser through the communication interface that the ordered commodity is in stock at the store if the ordered commodity is in stock at the store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Xiaozhou WANG, Takashi IKEUCHI, Hiroshi NISHIKAWA, Kentaro OKAMOTO
  • Patent number: 10564957
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic machine that is able to update only necessary firmware. The electronic machine includes a panel unit, a storage device, a firmware-management unit, and a system-control unit. The storage device stores a plurality of firmware that is divided for each function, and that has version information to which package information is given that indicates a combination of latest versions of firmware that guarantees operation. The firmware-management unit has a latest version of a management table in which version information of the plurality of the latest versions of firmware, and package information that indicates a combination of the firmware are registered, and that is downloaded from an information-distribution server, and that based on an instruction to check versions of the firmware, checks whether or not version information of the respective firmware that is read from the storage device and version information that is registered in the management table match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Kentaro Okamoto, Yoshitaka Matsuki, Kazuki Dozen
  • Publication number: 20200019948
    Abstract: A computer system includes an inventory management server, a plurality of point-of-sale (POS) terminals communicating with the inventory management server over a first network, a face recognition computer having a camera communicating with the inventory management server over the first network, and a portable terminal communicating wirelessly with the inventory management server over a second network. The inventory management server is configured to generates alerts that are displayed on the portable terminal based on first data from the POS terminals and second data from the face recognition computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventor: Kentaro OKAMOTO
  • Patent number: 10515842
    Abstract: A substrate transfer hand includes a longitudinal hand support extending in a longitudinal direction, and first and second transverse hand supports coupled to the longitudinal hand support and extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal hand support. Each of the first transverse hand supports includes a plurality of first contact points aligned in a direction in which the first transverse hand support extends and capable of contacting a substrate. The maximum height position of the first contact points is a first height. Each of the second transverse hand supports includes a plurality of second contact points aligned in a direction in which the second transverse hand support extends and capable of contacting the substrate. The maximum height position of the second contact points is a second height that is lower than the first height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: DAIHEN Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20190369079
    Abstract: A method for detecting a residual crosslinking aid in a crosslinked resin molded body includes a subject heating step in which a crosslinked resin molded body is heated at a temperature of 500° C. or higher and 700° C. or lower for a time of 3 seconds or more and 30 seconds or less, a subject analysis step in which gas chromatographic analysis is performed on a gas generated in the subject heating step, and a detection step in which an unreacted crosslinking aid is detected on the basis of a peak originating from a residual crosslinking aid in a chromatogram obtained in the subject analysis step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Satoshi YAMASAKI, Kentaro OKAMOTO
  • Patent number: D892880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Daihen Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Okamoto
  • Patent number: D892881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Daihen Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Okamoto
  • Patent number: D892882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Daihen Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Okamoto
  • Patent number: D892883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Daihen Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Okamoto
  • Patent number: D892884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Daihen Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Okamoto
  • Patent number: RE49929
    Abstract: A first embodiment of a substrate for a high-frequency printed wiring board according to the present disclosure is directed to a substrate for a high-frequency printed wiring board, the substrate including: a dielectric layer including a fluororesin and an inorganic filler; and a copper foil layered on at least one surface of the dielectric layer, wherein a surface of the copper foil at the dielectric layer side has a maximum height roughness (Rz) of less than or equal to 2 ?m, and a ratio of the number of inorganic atoms of the inorganic filler to the number of fluorine atoms of the fluororesin in a superficial region of the dielectric layer at the copper foil side is less than or equal to 0.08.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignees: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC PRINTED CIRCUITS, INC.
    Inventors: Shingo Kaimori, Masaaki Yamauchi, Kentaro Okamoto, Satoshi Kiya, Kazuo Murata