Patents by Inventor Masaki Watanabe

Masaki Watanabe 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: 11138723
    Abstract: An analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate a tissue characteristic parameter value with respect to each of a plurality of positions within a region of interest, by analyzing a result of a scan performed on a patient. The processing circuitry is configured to determine a measurement region in the region of interest by performing an analysis while using the tissue characteristic parameter values. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate a statistic value of the tissue characteristic parameter values in the measurement region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasunori Honjo, Yu Igarashi, Masaki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20210264783
    Abstract: A communication method for a vehicle dispatch system includes a communication apparatus configured to control communication between a first apparatus and a second apparatus. The first apparatus and the second apparatus are capable of information exchange with each other. The communication apparatus includes a processor. The processor operates to: acquire a position of a boarding point for a user and a current position of a target vehicle to be dispatched to the user; at identification timing at which a determination is made that the current position of the target vehicle belongs to a predetermined area defined with reference to the position of the boarding point, generate target vehicle information using a captured image captured by one or more cameras of the target vehicle; and transmit the target vehicle information to the second apparatus. The second apparatus operates to display the received target vehicle information on a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masayasu Suzuki, Masahide Nakamura, Masaki Watanabe, Daisuke Saito
  • Patent number: 11071524
    Abstract: An analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect a shear wave propagating in an object. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate an index value that indicates viscosity within the object and that is not dependent on any physical model related to viscoelasticity, by analyzing the detected shear wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasunori Honjo, Masaki Watanabe, Tetsuya Kawagishi
  • Publication number: 20210209413
    Abstract: With respect to an inference method performed by at least one processor, the method includes inputting, by the at least one processor, into a learned model, non-processed object image data of a second object and data related to a second process for the second object, and inferring, by the at least one processor using the learned model, processed object image data of the second object on which the second process has been performed. The learned model has been trained so that an output obtained in response to non-processed object image data of a first object and data related to a first process for the first object being input approaches processed object image data of the first object on which the first process has been performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Kosuke NAKAGO, Daisuke Motoki, Masaki Watanabe, Tomoki Komatsu, Hironori Moki, Masanobu Honda, Takahiko Kato, Tomohiko Niizeki
  • Patent number: 11039777
    Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes calculation circuitry, acquisition circuitry, determination circuitry, and scan control circuitry. The calculation circuitry calculates an indicator related to motion of biological tissue in a subject, based on echo data obtained through a pre-scan for the subject. The acquisition circuitry acquires a periodic biological signal of the subject. The determination circuitry specifies at least one tune phase in one cycle of the biological signal acquired during the pre-scan, based on the indicator, and determines a timing of a main scan for the subject, based on the specified time phase and the biological signal acquired after the pre-scan. The scan control circuitry executes the main scan at the timing determined by the determination circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasunori Honjo, Tetsuya Kawagishi, Akihiro Kakee, Yuko Kanayama, Masaki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20210183051
    Abstract: With respect to an inference method performed by at least one processor, the method includes inputting, by the at least one processor, into a learned model, second non-processed image data and second parameter data of a simulator, and inferring, by the at least one processor using the learned model, second processed image data. The learned model has been trained so that first processed image data, obtained as an output in response to first non-processed image data and first parameter data of the simulator for the first non-processed image data being input, approaches first simulator processed image data, obtained as a result of the simulator for the first non-processed image data by using the first parameter data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Kosuke NAKAGO, Daisuke MOTOKI, Masaki WATANABE, Tomoki KOMATSU
  • Publication number: 20210175541
    Abstract: Provided is a garnet-type solid electrolyte separator of strong short circuit suppression, and a method of producing the same. The garnet-type solid electrolyte separator includes: a garnet-type solid electrolyte; a carbon-enriched layer present on at least one surface of the garnet-type solid electrolyte separator; and a carbon-enriched part present in a portion defined by the surface and a depth of 10 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Masaki WATANABE, Shingo OHTA
  • Publication number: 20210150353
    Abstract: There is proposed a device capable of performing processing regarding decision of optimum loading positions even if it does not know all packages to be loaded beforehand. One embodiment of the present invention includes: at least one memory; and at least one processing circuitry. The at least one processing circuitry is configured to execute: generating loading state information regarding an object loading state of a predetermined space where a plurality of objects will be loaded, under an assumption that a first object to be loaded is loaded at a loading position candidate in the predetermined space; and inputting the loading state information into a loading state evaluation model that outputs, when the loading state information is input therein, an evaluation value with respect to the object loading state of the predetermined space, and acquiring the evaluation value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Masaki WATANABE, Tomoki KOMATSU
  • Patent number: 11008437
    Abstract: Provided is a material set for forming a three-dimensional object, the material set including: a first liquid material for forming a three-dimensional object; and a second liquid material for forming a three-dimensional object, wherein the first liquid material contains a solvent, an organic compound A, and inorganic particles, and wherein the second liquid material contains an organic compound B having reactivity with the organic compound A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaki Watanabe, Takuya Saito, Yoichi Sakurai, Tatsuya Niimi
  • Patent number: 11012589
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a first generation unit and a second generation unit. The first generation unit generates reduced original image data for forming a reduced image of an original image to be formed on the basis of print data. The second generation unit generates background-emphasized reduced image data for forming a reduced image in which a reduced background region is emphasized in the reduced image, and the reduced background region corresponds to a background region of an object included in the original image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masaki Watanabe
  • Patent number: 10988848
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell that prevents, or at least minimizes, damage to a membrane and reduces electrolytic voltage may include an elastic member attached to an electrolytic partition wall within an anode chamber and/or a cathode chamber. The elastic member comprises a spring retaining part and a bonding part that is bonded to the electrolytic partition wall, parallel first support parts extending from the bonding part away from the electrolytic partition wall, a second support part connecting the first support parts, and two parallel spring rows. Each spring row may include first flat spring-like bodies, which originate from the first support part and extend toward the opposite direction of the electrolytic partition wall, and second flat spring-like bodies, which originate from the second support part and extend toward the opposite direction of the electrolytic partition wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP UHDE CHLORINE ENGINEERS GMBH
    Inventors: Koji Kawanishi, Takehiro Oiwa, Shinichiro Yamamoto, Masaki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20210114618
    Abstract: Vehicle allocation system includes an information provision apparatus, a first apparatus: control apparatus, and a user's second apparatus: user terminal apparatus. Processor of the information provision apparatus calculates a first driving plan for a vehicle in response to request information. When a second driving plan different from the first driving plan is calculated based on detection information acquired from the vehicle, the processor determines the cause of a change in the driving plan on the basis of the detection information. The processor transmits cause information including the cause to the user terminal apparatus. The user terminal apparatus presents the cause information on a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masayasu Suzuki, Masahide Nakamura, Masaki Watanabe, Daisuke Saito
  • Publication number: 20210039311
    Abstract: Provided is a three-dimensional object formation method for forming a three-dimensional object by at least repeating: forming a powder material layer using a powder material for three-dimensional object formation containing a base material coated with an organic material; and hardening a predetermined region of the powder material layer by delivering a hardening liquid to the powder material layer formed in the formation of a powder material layer, where the hardening liquid contains a cross-linking agent cross-linkable with the organic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Teruki KUSAHARA, Masaki WATANABE, Keiko OSAKA, Mitsuru NARUSE, Mariko KOJIMA, Yasuyuki YAMASHITA, Yoshihiro NORIKANE
  • Publication number: 20210036361
    Abstract: The sintered body has an average particle size in the range of 0.1 ?m or more and 5 ?m or less, includes gamet-type oxide base material particles having at least Li, La, and Zr, has 8% by volume or more of voids, and has an ionic conductivity of 1.0×10?5 S/cm or more at temperature of 25° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Shunsuke YAMAKAWA, Shingo OHTA, Masaki WATANABE, Naohiro HAYASHI, Keita TAKAHASHI
  • Publication number: 20210020982
    Abstract: A lithium-ion secondary battery includes: a single cell that includes a first electrode, a separator stacked on the first electrode, and a second electrode stacked on the separator. The first electrode includes a porous body that includes at least one LLZ-based solid electrolyte of a lithium lanthanum zirconate or the lithium lanthanum zirconate doped with an atom other than a Li atom, a La atom, and a Zr atom, and has a pore, and an active material held in the pore. The separator has a relative density of 80% or more, and includes the at least one LLZ-based solid electrolyte of the lithium lanthanum zirconate or the lithium lanthanum zirconate doped with the atom other than the Li atom, the La atom, and the Zr atom, and at least one of a B atom, a P atom, or a Si atom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: NAOHIRO HAYASHI, KEITA TAKAHASHI, RYOHEI YAMAMOTO, IKUNA SATOU, SHINGO OHTA, MASAKI WATANABE
  • Patent number: 10878565
    Abstract: An analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate a tissue characteristic parameter value with respect to each of a plurality of positions within a region of interest, by analyzing a result of a scan performed on a patient. The processing circuitry is configured to determine a measurement region in the region of interest by performing an analysis while using the tissue characteristic parameter values. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate a statistic value of the tissue characteristic parameter values in the measurement region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasunori Honjo, Yu Igarashi, Masaki Watanabe
  • Patent number: 10858538
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a flame-retardant chemical floor material and an aqueous protective coating agent therefor, which solve, at once, the conventional problems of safety, such as a risk of inflammation, statutory regulations on handling, storage, and transport, and the problem of harmfulness to a human body due to a volatile component such as a solvent. This object is achieved by forming an aqueous coating film on a surface, which has a flash point of 80° C. or higher, does not catch fire even when there is an origin of fire, does not contain a flammable solvent and an alcohol at all as a dilution solvent, and has a glossiness of 80 or more, a hardness of 10H or more, a dry slip property of 0.6 or more, and a wet slip property of 0.5 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: KYUSHU HIGHTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masaki Watanabe, Kei Irisa
  • Patent number: 10828827
    Abstract: Provided is a three-dimensional object formation method for forming a three-dimensional object by at least repeating: forming a powder material layer using a powder material for three-dimensional object formation containing a base material coated with an organic material; and hardening a predetermined region of the powder material layer by delivering a hardening liquid to the powder material layer formed in the formation of a powder material layer, where the hardening liquid contains a cross-linking agent cross-linkable with the organic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Teruki Kusahara, Masaki Watanabe, Keiko Osaka, Mitsuru Naruse, Mariko Kojima, Yasuyuki Yamashita, Yoshihiro Norikane
  • Publication number: 20200337671
    Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to generate moving speed information indicating a moving speed of an ultrasound probe, on the basis of a predetermined number of pieces of medical image data among a plurality of pieces of medical image data in a time series obtained from an ultrasound scan performed by the ultrasound probe. The processing circuitry is configured to cause a display to display the moving speed information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuko TAKADA, Masaki WATANABE
  • Publication number: 20200342593
    Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry configured to generate an output data set apparently expressing a second data set obtained by transmitting and receiving an ultrasound wave, for each scanning line, as many times as a second number that is larger than a first number, by inputting a first data set to a trained model that generates the output data set on a basis of the first data set obtained by transmitting and receiving an ultrasound wave as many times as the first number for each scanning line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasunori HONJO, Keita YONEMORI, Masaki WATANABE, Yuko TAKADA