Patents by Inventor Makoto Saijo

Makoto Saijo 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: 10462350
    Abstract: A camera control apparatus includes: an input section to which a plurality of cameras controlled by the apparatus are connected, each of the cameras including a first preset information storage section capable of storing up to n preset information on the state of the camera setting; a second preset information storage section capable of storing (n+1)-th to m-th preset information (n<m) in each camera; an operation input unit to which an operation of selecting a specific one of the cameras and an operation of instructing registration or read out of the preset information on the selected camera are inputted; and a control section registering the preset information in the information storage section when the operation of instructing registration of the preset information is inputted, whereas reading and incorporating the preset information into the state of the selected camera when the operation of instructing readout of the registered preset information is inputted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Makoto Saijo
  • Publication number: 20180234615
    Abstract: A camera control apparatus includes: an input section to which a plurality of cameras controlled by the apparatus are connected, each of the cameras including a first preset information storage section capable of storing up to n preset information on the state of the camera setting; a second preset information storage section capable of storing (n+1)-th to m-th preset information (n<m) in each camera; an operation input unit to which an operation of selecting a specific one of the cameras and an operation of instructing registration or read out of the preset information on the selected camera are inputted; and a control section registering the preset information in the information storage section when the operation of instructing registration of the preset information is inputted, whereas reading and incorporating the preset information into the state of the selected camera when the operation of instructing readout of the registered preset information is inputted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventor: Makoto Saijo
  • Publication number: 20170078556
    Abstract: A camera control apparatus includes: an input section to which a plurality of cameras controlled by the apparatus are connected, each of the cameras including a first preset information storage section capable of storing up to n preset information on the state of the camera setting; a second preset information storage section capable of storing (n+1)-th to m-th preset information (n<m) in each camera; an operation input unit to which an operation of selecting a specific one of the cameras and an operation of instructing registration or read out of the preset information on the selected camera are inputted; and a control section registering the preset information in the information storage section when the operation of instructing registration of the preset information is inputted, whereas reading and incorporating the preset information into the state of the selected camera when the operation of instructing readout of the registered preset information is inputted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Makoto Saijo
  • Patent number: 9538121
    Abstract: A camera control apparatus includes: an input section to which a plurality of cameras controlled by the apparatus are connected, each of the cameras including a first preset information storage section capable of storing up to n preset information on the state of the camera setting; a second preset information storage section capable of storing (n+1)-th to m-th preset information (n<m) in each camera; an operation input unit to which an operation of selecting a specific one of the cameras and an operation of instructing registration or read out of the preset information on the selected camera are inputted; and a control section registering the preset information when the operation of instructing registration of the preset information is inputted, whereas reading and incorporating the preset information into the state of the selected camera when the operation of instructing readout of the registered preset information is inputted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Makoto Saijo
  • Patent number: 8823877
    Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus includes: a plurality of input sections to each of which a video signal from an imaging apparatus whose operation is controllable or is not controllable; an input selector selecting a video signal inputted through the input sections; a screen producer producing a plurality of areas by dividing a screen into portions in which the video signals selected by the input selector are displayed, the screen producer producing a first color frame for the area for the video signal representing a primary output, a second color frame for the area for the video signal representing a standby output, and a third color identifier for the area for the video signal from the controllable imaging apparatus; and an output section outputting the video signals and the frames or the identifier to a display device that displays the screen formed of the plurality of areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Makoto Saijo
  • Publication number: 20140022458
    Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus includes: a plurality of input sections to each of which a video signal from an imaging apparatus whose operation is controllable or is not controllable; an input selector selecting a video signal inputted through the input sections; a screen producer producing a plurality of areas by dividing a screen into portions in which the video signals selected by the input selector are displayed, the screen producer producing a first color frame for the area for the video signal representing a primary output, a second color frame for the area for the video signal representing a standby output, and a third color identifier for the area for the video signal from the controllable imaging apparatus; and an output section outputting the video signals and the frames or the identifier to a display device that displays the screen formed of the plurality of areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Makoto Saijo
  • Patent number: 8508669
    Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus includes: a plurality of input sections to each of which a video signal from an imaging apparatus whose operation is controllable or is not controllable; an input selector selecting a video signal inputted through the input sections; a screen producer producing a plurality of areas by dividing a screen into portions in which the video signals selected by the input selector are displayed, the screen producer producing a first color frame for the area for the video signal representing a primary output, a second color frame for the area for the video signal representing a standby output, and a third color identifier for the area for the video signal from the controllable imaging apparatus; and an output section outputting the video signals and the frames or the identifier to a display device that displays the screen formed of the plurality of areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Makoto Saijo
  • Patent number: 8405733
    Abstract: A camera control apparatus includes: an input section to which a plurality of cameras controlled by the apparatus are connected, each of the cameras including a first preset information storage section capable of storing up to n preset information on the state of the camera setting; a second preset information storage section capable of storing (n+1)-th to m-th preset information (n<m) in each camera; an operation input unit to which an operation of selecting a specific one of the cameras and an operation of instructing registration or read out of the preset information on the selected camera are inputted; and a control section registering the preset information in the information storage section when the operation of instructing registration of the preset information is inputted, whereas reading and incorporating the preset information into the state of the selected camera when the operation of instructing readout of the registered preset information is inputted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Makoto Saijo
  • Publication number: 20100118162
    Abstract: A camera control apparatus includes: an input section to which a plurality of cameras controlled by the apparatus are connected, each of the cameras including a first preset information storage section capable of storing up to n preset information on the state of the camera setting; a second preset information storage section capable of storing (n+1)-th to m-th preset information (n<m) in each camera; an operation input unit to which an operation of selecting a specific one of the cameras and an operation of instructing registration or read out of the preset information on the selected camera are inputted; and a control section registering the preset information in the information storage section when the operation of instructing registration of the preset information is inputted, whereas reading and incorporating the preset information into the state of the selected camera when the operation of instructing readout of the registered preset information is inputted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Makoto SAIJO
  • Publication number: 20100118165
    Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus includes: an input section to which a video signal outputted from a camera whose operation is controllable or a video signal outputted from an apparatus whose operation is not controllable; first and second operation sections to which a video switcher function setting the order in which the video signals are put on the air and a camera controller function controlling the operation of the camera are assigned, respectively; a function mode switching section choosing first and second function modes to which the video switcher function and the camera controller function are assigned, respectively; a third operation section performing a predetermined process on the video signals in the first function mode, whereas controlling the operation of the camera in the second function mode; and an output section outputting the video signals to a display device or outputting a control signal controlling the operation of the camera to the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: MAKOTO SAIJO
  • Publication number: 20100110295
    Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus includes: a plurality of input sections to each of which a video signal from an imaging apparatus whose operation is controllable or is not controllable; an input selector selecting a video signal inputted through the input sections; a screen producer producing a plurality of areas by dividing a screen into portions in which the video signals selected by the input selector are displayed, the screen producer producing a first color frame for the area for the video signal representing a primary output, a second color frame for the area for the video signal representing a standby output, and a third color identifier for the area for the video signal from the controllable imaging apparatus; and an output section outputting the video signals and the frames or the identifier to a display device that displays the screen formed of the plurality of areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Makoto Saijo
  • Publication number: 20100045817
    Abstract: A camera control apparatus includes: a first operation section outputting a first operation signal in accordance with the displacement amount, the first operation signal instructing a camera to perform pan or tilt control; a second operation section outputting a second operation signal in accordance with the displacement amount, the second operation signal limiting the speed at which the camera is moved; a maximum value variable producer producing a maximum value variable that limits the speed within a predetermined range based on the second operation signal; a speed determination section determining the speed in accordance with the first operation signal so that the speed is smaller than or equal to the maximum value variable; and a control signal producer producing a control command for controlling the direction in which the camera is moved and the speed based on the determined speed at which the camera is moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Makoto SAIJO
  • Publication number: 20090075047
    Abstract: The invention provides flame resistant textile knit fabrics for use in mattresses and household products, particularly bed clothing products such as pillows, comforters, bed spreads, mattress covers and mattress pad ticking. More particularly, the invention provides a fabric made of yarn comprising about 50% to about 80% by weight of inherently flame retardant viscose rayon fiber, about 10% to about 25% by weight of modacrylic fiber, and about 10% to about 25% by weight of cellulosic fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Osamu Masuda, Yoshio Nakahori, Makoto Saijo