Patents by Inventor Norihiko Morimoto

Norihiko Morimoto 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).

  • Cameras and video players having image projection capabilities
    Patent number: 8400552
    Abstract: Projection capabilities are provided in consumer electronic devices that are used for the capture or reproduction of images, such as digital still image cameras, digital video cameras, cellular telephones, DVD players and other digital video players. Such devices can display images to several people simultaneously in a manner that is more convenient than the use of miniature onboard displays. The incorporation of image projection capabilities also enables image generation to be provided by the device itself without the necessity of an independent display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Adachi, Norihiko Morimoto
  • Cameras and video players having image projection capabilities
    Patent number: 7500758
    Abstract: Projection capabilities are provided in consumer electronic devices that are used for the capture or reproduction of images, such as digital still image cameras, digital video cameras, cellular telephones, DVD players and other digital video players. Such devices can display images to several people simultaneously in a manner that is more convenient than the use of miniature onboard displays. The incorporation of image projection capabilities also enables image generation to be provided by the device itself without the necessity of an independent display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Adachi, Norihiko Morimoto