Patents by Inventor Masahiro Fujita
Masahiro Fujita 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).
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Patent number: 7169546Abstract: Disclosed are a thermally transferable image protective sheet and a method for protective layer formation that can provide a protective layer which can protect an image of a record produced by a nonsilver photographic color hard copy recording method, can impart lightfastness and other properties to the record, and can realize a record having a glossy impression comparable to silver salt photographs. The thermally transferable image protective sheet comprises a support and a thermally transferable resin layer having a single-layer or multilayer structure stacked on the support so as to be separable from the support.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Taro Suzuki, Daisuke Fukui, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7155314Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7155311Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7155312Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7155310Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7155313Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7151984Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7151983Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7149603Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7146251Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7146249Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7146250Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7146252Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Patent number: 7142946Abstract: A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If the CPU finds that the output value exceeds the pre-set threshold value, it verifies whether or not there is any vacant area in a memory card 13. If the CPU finds that there is any vacant area in a memory card 13, it causes the picture data captured from the CCD video camera 11 to be stored in the vacant area in the memory card 13. At this time, the CPU 15 causes the time and date data and the feeling parameter in the memory card 13 in association with the picture data. The CPU 15 also re-arrays the picture data stored in the memory card 13 in the sequence of the decreasing magnitude of the feeling model output.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kotaro Sabe, Masahiro Fujita
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Publication number: 20060212240Abstract: A sensor device according to the present invention has a detection mode for detecting an object W, a first setting mode for changing the output duration of an output signal, and a second setting mode for changing a light-emission period of light emitted to the object W. These modes are switchable by a mode selector switch 12. If a rotary control knob 15 is operated in the detection mode, a CPU 30 changes a setting of a threshold value in response to the operation of the rotary control knob 15 and displays the changed setting of the threshold value on a digital indicator 20. This makes it possible to accurately change settings through relatively simple operations. The rate of change may correspond to the speed of operation of the knob.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventors: Masahiro Fujita, Yoji Shibata
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Patent number: 7103447Abstract: A robot (1) is provided which includes a situated behaviors layer (SBL) (58). This SBL (58) is formed in the form of a tree structure in which a plurality of schemata (behavior modules) is connected hierarchically in such a matter that the schemata are highly independent of each other for each of them to behave uniquely. A patent schema can define a pattern in which child schemata are connected, such as an OR type pattern in which the child schemata are caused to behave uniquely, AND type pattern in which the plurality of child schemata are caused to behave simultaneously or a SEQUENCE type pattern indicating a sequence in which the plurality of child schemata should behave, thereby permitting to select a behavior pattern of the robot (1). Also, a new child schema can additionally be included in the SBL (58) without having to rewrite the schemata connection in the tree structure, whereby a new behavior or function can be added to the robot (1).Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Ugo Di Profio, Masahiro Fujita, Tsuyoshi Takagi, Yukiko Yoshiike, Hideki Shimomura
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Publication number: 20060195598Abstract: A robot apparatus and a server communicate with each other in accordance with a SOAP protocol. The information pertinent to a service request, stated in an inquiry from the robot apparatus, the information pertinent to the robot apparatus and the supplementary information of the data or programs are matched to one another in such a manner that data or programs suited to the individual robot apparatus may be provided under a multi-platform environment where there reside plural robot apparatus different in hardware architecture or platforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2004Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Masahiro Fujita, Masanori Omote
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Publication number: 20060184273Abstract: In a robot device, an action selecting/control system (100) includes a plurality of elementary action modules each of which outputs an action when selected, an activation level calculation unit (120) to calculate an activation level AL of each elementary action on the basis of information from an internal-state manager (91) and external-stimulus recognition unit (80) and with reference to a data base, and an action selector (130) to select an elementary action whose activation level AL is highest as an action to be implemented. Each action is associated with a predetermined internal state and external stimulus. The activation level calculation unit (120) calculates an activation level AL of each action on the basis of a predicted satisfaction0level variation based on the level of an instinct for an action corresponding to an input internal state and a predicted internal-state variation predictable based on an input external stimulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2004Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Tsutomu Sawada, Masahiro Fujita, Tsuyoshi Takagi
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Patent number: 7089083Abstract: A virtual electronic pet and a pet-type robot that changes emotional state and instinct state according to surrounding information and internal information. The electronic pet behaves according to the emotional state and the instinct state. Transmission/reception of the internal state of the electronic pet (pet characteristic information) is made possible among the virtual electronic pet, the pet-type robot, and a personal computer. Thus, the action of the electronic pet is implemented by each device in accordance with the internal state of the electronic pet affected by other equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Naohiro Yokoo, Yasuhiko Kato, Masakazu Hattori, Masahiro Fujita, Naoyasu Hosonuma
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Patent number: D531135Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Sunx LimitedInventor: Masahiro Fujita