Patents by Inventor Makoto Odamaki

Makoto Odamaki 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: 20230334803
    Abstract: An image processing method to be executed by an image processing system includes: estimating a structure of a space inside a construction from a background image in which the space is imaged in all directions; estimating a region in which a virtual object is allowed to be arranged in the space based on the estimated structure; and combining the virtual object with the background image in the estimated region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Makoto ODAMAKI, Hiroshi SUITOH, Yusuke FUKUOKA
  • Publication number: 20220253981
    Abstract: Disclosed is an image processing method including steps of obtaining a plurality of sets of training data, each set of training data containing data of first and second images, image quality of the second image being higher than that of the first image, shooting contents of the first image being the same model, letting the data of the first image be an input of the model, and utilizing the plurality of sets of training data to train the model until a difference feature value between an output of the model and the data of the second image is minimum; and inputting data of a third image to be processed into the model so as to output data of a fourth image after image enhancement, image quality of the fourth image being higher than that of the third image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yupeng ZHANG, Daojing LI, Makoto ODAMAKI, Hong YI, Liyan LIU, Huan JIA, Wei WANG
  • Patent number: 11348200
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes circuitry. The circuitry is configured to detect at least one line segment in a reference direction from a partial area of an image. The circuitry is configured to calculate an inclination of a plane including coordinates of two points included in the at least one line segment in a spherical coordinate system and a reference point of the spherical coordinate system. The circuitry is configured to correct a zenith of the image based on the inclination of the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Suitoh, Makoto Odamaki
  • Publication number: 20210090210
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes circuitry. The circuitry is configured to detect at least one line segment in a reference direction from a partial area of an image. The circuitry is configured to calculate an inclination of a plane including coordinates of two points included in the at least one line segment in a spherical coordinate system and a reference point of the spherical coordinate system. The circuitry is configured to correct a zenith of the image based on the inclination of the plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Hiroshi SUITOH, Makoto ODAMAKI
  • Publication number: 20200236277
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes: an obtainer to obtain a first image in a first projection, and a second image in a second projection, the second projection being different from the first projection; and a location information generator to generate location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Makoto ODAMAKI, Takahiro ASAI, Keiichi KAWAGUCHI, Hiroshi SUITOH, Kazuhiro YOSHIDA
  • Patent number: 10148908
    Abstract: Systems, methods and media for providing modular cameras are provided. In some embodiments, a modular imaging device is provided, comprising: a base module comprising: a user device interface configured to receive signals from a user device; a first magnet; a first plurality of electrical contacts; and one or more circuits that are configured to receive information transmitted to the base module from the user device via the user device interface; and an image sensor module comprising: a second plurality of electrical contacts; a second magnet; a third plurality of electrical contacts; an image sensor; and one or more circuits that are configured to: receive a first control signal; cause the image sensor to capture image data; and transmit the captured image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Makoto Odamaki, Shree K. Nayar
  • Publication number: 20180054595
    Abstract: Systems, methods and media for providing modular cameras are provided. In some embodiments, a modular imaging device is provided, comprising: a base module comprising: a user device interface configured to receive signals from a user device; a first magnet; a first plurality of electrical contacts; and one or more circuits that are configured to receive information transmitted to the base module from the user device via the user device interface; and an image sensor module comprising: a second plurality of electrical contacts; a second magnet; a third plurality of electrical contacts; an image sensor; and one or more circuits that are configured to: receive a first control signal; cause the image sensor to capture image data; and transmit the captured image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Makoto Odamaki, Shree K. Nayar
  • Patent number: 8218911
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus which applies processes to input image data is disclosed. The image processing apparatus includes a first processing section which applies processes to the image data by a specific calculating device, and a second processing section which applies processes to the image data by a general-purpose calculating program. The input image data are multilevel image data. The first processing section includes an image data binarizing unit for forming binary image data from the multilevel image data, and a multilevel image data processing section for applying a calculation process to the multilevel image data. The second processing section includes a binary image data processing section for applying a calculation process to the binary image data formed by the image data binarizing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Makoto Odamaki
  • Publication number: 20110222121
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a storage unit which stores first image data including a plurality of pixel data; a control unit which is connected to the storage unit and which performs a calculation process on the first image data and controls performing of the calculation process; a parallel calculation process unit which simultaneously performs the same calculation processes on entirety of or some of the plurality of the pixel data included in the first image data; and a sequential calculation process unit which performs the calculation process on each of the pixel data included in the first image data, wherein the control unit determines, as a calculation performer to perform a first calculation process, at least one unit selected from a group including the control unit itself, the parallel calculation process unit, and the sequential calculation process unit, according to a predetermined condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Makoto ODAMAKI
  • Publication number: 20080159650
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus which applies processes to input image data is disclosed. The image processing apparatus includes a first processing section which applies processes to the image data by a specific calculating device, and a second processing section which applies processes to the image data by a general-purpose calculating program. The input image data are multilevel image data. The first processing section includes an image data binarizing unit for forming binary image data from the multilevel image data, and a multilevel image data processing section for applying a calculation process to the multilevel image data. The second processing section includes a binary image data processing section for applying a calculation process to the binary image data formed by the image data binarizing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Makoto Odamaki
  • Publication number: 20060028675
    Abstract: An image processing system including an information processing unit, an image processing unit, a transmitter, and a charging unit. The image processing unit is connected to the information processing unit and conducts image processing selected by a user to obtain image data. The transmitter transmits the image data to an external receiver via a network. The charging unit charges a fee corresponding to the image processing selected by the user before the image data is transmitted to the external receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Akio Watanabe, Hideaki Kawasaki, Makoto Odamaki, Hironobu Kurihara, Yuichi Yomogida