Patents by Inventor Kunio Yamada

Kunio Yamada 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).

  • Patent number: 8532407
    Abstract: A pseudo 3D image generation device includes frame memories that store a plurality of basic depth models used for estimating depth data based on a non-3D image signal and generating a pseudo 3D image signal; a depth model combination unit that combines the plurality of basic depth models for generating a composite depth model based on a control signal indicating composite percentages for combining the plurality of basic depth models; an addition unit that generates depth estimation data from the non-3D image signal and the composite depth models; and a texture shift unit that shifts the texture of the non-3D image for generating the pseudo 3D image signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: JVC Kenwood Corporation
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Hiroya Nakamura, Masahito Sato
  • Patent number: 8532405
    Abstract: A pseudo 3D image generation device includes frame memories that store a plurality of basic depth models used for estimating depth data based on a non-3D image signal and generating a pseudo 3D image signal; a depth model combination unit that combines the plurality of basic depth models for generating a composite depth model based on a control signal indicating composite percentages for combining the plurality of basic depth models; an addition unit that generates depth estimation data from the non-3D image signal and the composite depth models; and a texture shift unit that shifts the texture of the non-3D image for generating the pseudo 3D image signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: JVC Kenwood Corporation
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Hiroya Nakamura, Masahito Sato
  • Patent number: 8463019
    Abstract: A pseudo 3D image generation device includes frame memories that store a plurality of basic depth models used for estimating depth data based on a non-3D image signal and generating a pseudo 3D image signal; a depth model combination unit that combines the plurality of basic depth models for generating a composite depth model based on a control signal indicating composite percentages for combining the plurality of basic depth models; an addition unit that generates depth estimation data from the non-3D image signal and the composite depth models; and a texture shift unit that shifts the texture of the non-3D image for generating the pseudo 3D image signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: JVC Kenwood Corporation
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Hiroya Nakamura, Masahito Sato
  • Publication number: 20120195494
    Abstract: A pseudo 3D image generation device includes frame memories that store a plurality of basic depth models used for estimating depth data based on a non-3D image signal and generating a pseudo 3D image signal; a depth model combination unit that combines the plurality of basic depth models for generating a composite depth model based on a control signal indicating composite percentages for combining the plurality of basic depth models; an addition unit that generates depth estimation data from the non-3D image signal and the composite depth models; and a texture shift unit that shifts the texture of the non-3D image for generating the pseudo 3D image signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
    Inventors: Kunio YAMADA, Hiroya NAKAMURA, Masahito SATO
  • Publication number: 20120188337
    Abstract: A pseudo 3D image generation device includes frame memories that store a plurality of basic depth models used for estimating depth data based on a non-3D image signal and generating a pseudo 3D image signal; a depth model combination unit that combines the plurality of basic depth models for generating a composite depth model based on a control signal indicating composite percentages for combining the plurality of basic depth models; an addition unit that generates depth estimation data from the non-3D image signal and the composite depth models; and a texture shift unit that shifts the texture of the non-3D image for generating the pseudo 3D image signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
    Inventors: Kunio YAMADA, Hiroya NAKAMURA, Masahito SATO
  • Publication number: 20120113221
    Abstract: A combination image has a pair of 3D-presentation images horizontally or vertically arranged and resulting from compressing original 3D-presentation images into half size. One of the left-hand and right-hand haves or the upper and lower halves of the combination image is set as a to-be-enhanced image while the other is set as a reference image. A block having a prescribed number of pixels is formed in the to-be-enhanced image. The formed block extends at and around an interpolation object position. The reference image is searched for a reference block matching in pattern with the formed block. A value at a pixel in the reference block which positionally corresponds to the interpolation object position is decided to be a candidate value for an interpolation-result pixel. The interpolation-result pixel having the candidate value is placed at the interpolation object position to change the to-be-enhanced image into a resolution-enhanced image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: JVC KENWOOD CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kunio YAMADA, Yasunari SUZUKI
  • Publication number: 20110090216
    Abstract: Basic depth models indicate depth values of a plurality of basic scene structures. Statistical amounts of pixel values in predetermined areas in a non-3D image are calculated to generate evaluation values. The basic depth models are combined into a combination result according to a combination ratio depending on the generated evaluation values. Calculation is made as to a skin-color intensity indicative of a degree of a skin color at each pixel of the non-3D image. Depth estimation data is generated from the combination result, the non-3D image, and the calculated skin-color intensity. A texture of the non-3D image is shifted in response to the generated depth estimation data to generate a different-viewpoint picture signal. The generated different-viewpoint picture signal and a picture signal representative of the non-3D image make a stereo pair representing a pseudo 3D image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Yasunari Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20110080400
    Abstract: A plurality of basic depth models indicate depth values of a plurality of basic scene structures. Statistical amounts of pixel values in predetermined areas in a non-3D image are calculated to generate first evaluation values. A statistical amount of pixel values in a whole of the non-3D image is calculated to generate a second evaluation value. The basic depth models are combined into a combination result according to a combination ratio depending on the generated first evaluation values. Depth estimation data is generated from the combination result and the non-3D image. A texture of the non-3D image is shifted in response to the generated depth estimation data and the generated second evaluation value to generate a different-viewpoint picture signal. The generated different-viewpoint picture signal and a picture signal representative of the non-3D image make a stereo pair representing a pseudo 3D image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.
    Inventor: Kunio Yamada
  • Publication number: 20090298391
    Abstract: To provide a method of polishing an end face of a multi-fiber optical connector capable of eliminating recesses produced in core parts of multi-mode optical fibers. A polishing base is prepared, comprising a soft material having a Shore hardness of less than 30 and a film having a thickness of less than 75 ?m, without including any polishing material, on said soft material, and further comprising a polishing material on said film. Next, a multi-fiber optical connector having a plurality of multi-mode optical fibers is arranged so that the tip of the multi-mode optical fibers come into contact with the upper surface of the film with a predetermined pressure. Next, the tip of the multi-mode optical fibers are polished by moving at least one of the polishing base and the multi-fiber optical connector while maintaining the contact between the tip of the multi-mode optical fibers and the upper surface of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Kunio Yamada
  • Patent number: 7542648
    Abstract: There is provided a holder for an optical fiber ferrule end face grinding apparatus that can make good use of a grinding film, in which the number of optical fiber ferrules held by the holder is greatly increased. The holder includes a holder plate including a plurality of insertion holes into which each of the ferrules is inserted. In the holder plate, the insertion holes are arranged in an area of a certain size extending from the center to the periphery thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Seikoh Giken Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Takehiko Narita
  • Patent number: 7494402
    Abstract: A ferrule holder assembly for an optical-fiber-end-face grinding apparatus comprises a ferrule holder board supported to be moved upward and downward in parallel with a grinding board of the optical-fiber-end-face grinding apparatus, a ferrule sleeve provided at the ferrule holder board for receiving and supporting an optical fiber ferrule while putting the tip at the grinding board, an adapter for retaining the optical fiber ferrule or a connector for supporting the optical fiber ferrule in a state where the optical fiber ferrule is inserted into the ferrule sleeve, and an urging unit for urging the adapter in a direction opposite to the grinding board from the ferrule holder board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Giken Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Takehiko Narita
  • Publication number: 20090041339
    Abstract: A pseudo 3D image generation device includes frame memories that store a plurality of basic depth models used for estimating depth data based on a non-3D image signal and generating a pseudo 3D image signal; a depth model combination unit that combines the plurality of basic depth models for generating a composite depth model based on a control signal indicating composite percentages for combining the plurality of basic depth models; an addition unit that generates depth estimation data from the non-3D image signal and the composite depth models; and a texture shift unit that shifts the texture of the non-3D image for generating the pseudo 3D image signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Hiroya Nakamura, Masahito Sato
  • Publication number: 20080212930
    Abstract: There is provided a holder for an optical fiber ferrule end face grinding apparatus that can make good use of a grinding film, in which the number of optical fiber ferrules held by the holder is greatly increased. The holder includes a holder plate including a plurality of insertion holes into which each of the ferrules is inserted. In the holder plate, the insertion holes are arranged in an area of a certain size extending from the center to the periphery thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Takehiko Narita
  • Patent number: 7369737
    Abstract: There is provided a holder for an optical fiber ferrule end face grinding apparatus that can make good use of a grinding film, in which the number of optical fiber ferrules held by the holder is greatly increased. The holder includes a holder plate including a plurality of insertion holes into which each of the ferrules is inserted. In the holder plate, the insertion holes are arranged in an area of a certain size extending from the center to the periphery thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Seikoh Giken Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Takehiko Narita
  • Patent number: D565066
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Seikoh Giken Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Takehiko Narita
  • Patent number: D589547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Yasuki Mori
  • Patent number: D589548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Yasuki Mori
  • Patent number: D590428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Yasuki Mori
  • Patent number: D605212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Yasuki Mori, Kunio Yamada, Shigeyuki Takao, Kairi Eguchi
  • Patent number: D605214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Yasuki Mori, Kunio Yamada, Shigeyuki Takao, Kairi Eguchi