Patents by Inventor Koji Okawa

Koji Okawa 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: 20240104920
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a recognition unit configured to perform a recognition processing of an object on a frame, an encoding unit configured to perform an encoding process of a frame, and a generation unit configured to generate data including a result of the encoding process and a result of the recognition processing. The recognition unit performs the recognition processing only on a frame of a B picture when a processing cost of a most recent recognition processing is greater than or equal to a predefined amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: SATOKO NAKAMAE, KOJI OKAWA
  • Publication number: 20230401811
    Abstract: An information generation apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire a captured image, and a generation unit configured to generate metadata on an object detected from the image, wherein the generation unit associates an object index for each of a plurality of segmented areas obtained by segmenting the image with a label index corresponding to integrated information obtained by integrating object detection results in each of the segmented areas in the metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: SATOKO NAKAMAE, KOJI OKAWA
  • Publication number: 20230171488
    Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a processor executing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the imaging apparatus to detect an object included in an image captured by an imaging unit, generate meta data conforming to annotated regions supplemental enhancement information (ARSEI) including positional information for the object detected from the image, and transmit transmission data including coded data generated by encoding the image and the meta data related to the image to an external apparatus, wherein, in a case where a variation of a parameter of a first object detected from a second image captured after a first image with respect to the parameter of the first object detected from the first image is less than a threshold value, meta data not including positional information for the first object in the second image is generated as meta data related to the second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: HIDENORI HIGASHI, KOJI OKAWA
  • Patent number: 11647190
    Abstract: An image coding apparatus configured to divide an image into one or more slices each including a plurality of blocks and to code each slice on a block-by-block basis includes a first coding unit configured to code blocks included in a first portion of the slice, and a second coding unit configured to code blocks included in a second portion of the slice, wherein, when the second coding unit codes an initial block in the second portion, the second coding unit codes the initial included in the second portion by referring to a first quantization parameter provided to the slice as an initial value and referred to by the first coding unit when the first coding units codes the initial block in the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Koji Okawa
  • Publication number: 20230122782
    Abstract: In prediction, one of a first mode for deriving, using pixels in an image including a target block, predicted pixels in the target block, a second mode for deriving the predicted pixels in the target block using pixels in an image different from the image including the target block, a third mode for generating the predicted pixels in the target block using both the pixels in the image including the target block and pixels in the different image can be used. If the third mode is used in at least one of the first and second blocks, the intensity of deblocking filter to be performed for the boundary between the first and second blocks is set to the same intensity as in a case in which the first mode is used in at least one of the first and second blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Koji Okawa, Masato Shima
  • Publication number: 20230077669
    Abstract: Disclosed is a patch for alleviating cancerous pain. The patch is provided with a support layer and an adhesive layer laminated on the support layer. The adhesive layer contains an adhesive base and 150-225 mg of diclofenac sodium. One patch is used by being attached once per day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Koji OKAWA, Kuniaki OTAKA, Hiroyuki SATO, Hiroshi INAKURA, Masaaki KURIKI
  • Publication number: 20230074629
    Abstract: Disclosed is a patch for relieving cancer pain, the patch comprising a support layer, and an adhesive layer laminated on the support layer, wherein the adhesive layer contains an adhesive base and diclofenac sodium. The patch is applied once a day, and is used such that the dosage of the diclofenac sodium is 150-225 mg per dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Koji OKAWA, Kuniaki OTAKA, Hiroyuki SATO, Hiroshi INAKURA, Masaaki KURIKI
  • Patent number: 11570433
    Abstract: In prediction, one of a first mode for deriving, using pixels in an image including a target block, predicted pixels in the target block, a second mode for deriving the predicted pixels in the target block using pixels in an image different from the image including the target block, a third mode for generating the predicted pixels in the target block using both the pixels in the image including the target block and pixels in the different image can be used. If the third mode is used in at least one of the first and second blocks, the intensity of deblocking filter to be performed for the boundary between the first and second blocks is set to the same intensity as in a case in which the first mode is used in at least one of the first and second blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Koji Okawa, Masato Shima
  • Publication number: 20220201337
    Abstract: An image encoding apparatus for dividing an image into one or more sub-pictures and encoding the one or more sub-pictures, comprises a first encoding unit configured to encode a syntax element corresponding to the number of sub-pictures included in the image, and a second encoding unit configured to encode information used for specifying arrangement of sub-pictures in the image. Only when a numerical value indicated by the syntax element is one or more, the second encoding unit encodes the information used for specifying the arrangement of the sub-pictures in the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Koji Okawa, Miyuki Enokida, Masato Shima
  • Publication number: 20220116602
    Abstract: An image is divided into a plurality of tiles and the tile is divided into rectangular regions each including at least one block row formed from a plurality of blocks each having a size smaller than the tile. If each slice in the image includes only one rectangular region, based on the number of blocks in a vertical direction in the rectangular region, the number of pieces of information for specifying a start position of coded data of the block row in the slice is specified. A bitstream in which at least the pieces of information, whose number is as many as the specified number, information representing that each slice in the image is formed by only one rectangular region, and the coded data of the block row are multiplexed is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Koji Okawa, Masato Shima
  • Publication number: 20220116603
    Abstract: An image is divided into rectangular regions each including at least one block row, and the image is divided into rectangular slices or slices to be processed in raster order. In a case where the image is divided into the rectangular slices, based on first information for specifying a rectangular region to be processed first and second information for specifying a rectangular region to be processed last, the rectangular regions in the rectangular slice is specified. Based on the number of blocks in a vertical direction in each of the specified rectangular regions, the number of pieces of information for specifying a start position of coded data of the block row in the rectangular slice is specified. A bitstream in which at least the pieces of information, the first and second information, and the coded data are multiplexed is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Koji Okawa, Masato Shima
  • Publication number: 20220116640
    Abstract: An image is divided into a plurality of tiles and the tile is divided into rectangular regions each including at least one block row formed from a plurality of blocks each having a size smaller than the tile. Based on information representing the number of rectangular regions included in a slice of the image, the rectangular region included in the slice is specified. Based on the number of blocks in a vertical direction in the specified rectangular region, the number of pieces of information for specifying a start position of coded data of the block row in the slice is specified. A bitstream in which at least the pieces of information whose number is specified, the information representing the number of rectangular regions included in the slice, and the coded data of the block row are multiplexed is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Koji Okawa, Masato Shima
  • Publication number: 20210329235
    Abstract: An image coding apparatus configured to divide an image into one or more slices each including a plurality of blocks and to code each slice on a block-by-block basis includes a first coding unit configured to code blocks included in a first portion of the slice, and a second coding unit configured to code blocks included in a second portion of the slice, wherein, when the second coding unit codes an initial block in the second portion, the second coding unit codes the initial included in the second portion by referring to a first quantization parameter provided to the slice as an initial value and referred to by the first coding unit when the first coding units codes the initial block in the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventor: Koji Okawa
  • Publication number: 20210306629
    Abstract: In prediction, one of a first mode for deriving, using pixels in an image including a target block, predicted pixels in the target block, a second mode for deriving the predicted pixels in the target block using pixels in an image different from the image including the target block, a third mode for generating the predicted pixels in the target block using both the pixels in the image including the target block and pixels in the different image can be used. If the third mode is used in at least one of the first and second blocks, the intensity of deblocking filter to be performed for the boundary between the first and second blocks is set to the same intensity as in a case in which the first mode is used in at least one of the first and second blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Koji Okawa, Masato Shima
  • Patent number: 11064198
    Abstract: An image coding apparatus configured to divide an image into one or more slices each including a plurality of blocks and to code each slice on a block-by-block basis includes a first coding unit configured to code blocks included in a first portion of the slice, and a second coding unit configured to code blocks included in a second portion of the slice, wherein, when the second coding unit codes an initial block in the second portion, the second coding unit codes the initial included in the second portion by referring to a first quantization parameter provided to the slice as an initial value and referred to by the first coding unit when the first coding units codes the initial block in the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Koji Okawa
  • Patent number: 10894883
    Abstract: The present invention is an addition reaction type polyorganosiloxane composition which can be cured rapidly at room temperature. A cured product of the composition exhibits high elongation, excellent stress relaxation properties and good reliability under conditions of high temperature and high humidity and exhibits excellent reliability in cold/heat cycling. The composition contains: (A1) a straight chain polysiloxane containing alkenyl groups at both terminals; (B1) a straight chain polysiloxane containing SiH groups at both terminals; (B2) a crosslinkable polyorganohydrogensiloxane; one or more types selected from the group consisting of (A2) a straight chain polysiloxane containing an alkenyl group at one terminal and (B3) a straight chain polysiloxane containing a SiH group at one terminal; and (C) a platinum-based catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS JAPAN LLC
    Inventors: Yasuhito Morita, Koji Okawa, Takeshi Sunaga
  • Publication number: 20200195926
    Abstract: An image coding apparatus configured to divide an image into one or more slices each including a plurality of blocks and to code each slice on a block-by-block basis includes a first coding unit configured to code blocks included in a first portion of the slice, and a second coding unit configured to code blocks included in a second portion of the slice, wherein, when the second coding unit codes an initial block in the second portion, the second coding unit codes the initial included in the second portion by referring to a first quantization parameter provided to the slice as an initial value and referred to by the first coding unit when the first coding units codes the initial block in the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Koji Okawa
  • Patent number: 10609369
    Abstract: An image coding apparatus configured to divide an image into one or more slices each including a plurality of blocks and to code each slice on a block-by-block basis includes a first coding unit configured to code blocks included in a first portion of the slice, and a second coding unit configured to code blocks included in a second portion of the slice, wherein, when the second coding unit codes an initial block in the second portion, the second coding unit codes the initial included in the second portion by referring to a first quantization parameter provided to the slice as an initial value and referred to by the first coding unit when the first coding units codes the initial block in the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Koji Okawa
  • Patent number: 10582199
    Abstract: An image coding apparatus configured to divide an image into one or more slices each including a plurality of blocks and to code each slice on a block-by-block basis includes a first coding unit configured to code blocks included in a first portion of the slice, and a second coding unit configured to code blocks included in a second portion of the slice, wherein, when the second coding unit codes an initial block in the second portion, the second coding unit codes the initial included in the second portion by referring to a first quantization parameter provided to the slice as an initial value and referred to by the first coding unit when the first coding units codes the initial block in the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Koji Okawa
  • Patent number: 10495988
    Abstract: Provided is a printing device prints a transfer material onto a substrate via a mask. The printing device includes a placement portion, a moving portion, a cleaning unit, and a control unit. The placement portion is where the mask is movably placed. The moving portion moves the mask placed on the placement portion. The cleaning unit removes the transfer material remaining on the back side of the mask. The control unit controls the moving portion. Upon maintenance of the cleaning unit, the control unit controls the moving portion to move the mask placed on the placement portion to a retract position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koji Okawa, Yuusuke Morita, Susumu Toyoda