Patents by Inventor Shigeru Taniguchi

Shigeru Taniguchi 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: 11310172
    Abstract: Representative embodiments disclose mechanisms to create analytic metrics for bots. In one set of embodiments, the system creates a custom URI that encodes bot specific information in a URI format. An analytic record is created based on the URI and the analytic record can be logged and/or sent directly to an analytic platform designed to provide analytic metrics for websites. In this fashion, website analytic platforms can be used to provide analytic metrics for bots. In another set of embodiments, analytic records are created that are logged and/or sent directly to a bot specific analytic platform. Such a platform may help derive bot specific analytic metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Lee Mullins, David Shigeru Taniguchi
  • Patent number: 11250839
    Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems, methods and devices for training conversational language models are presented. An embedding library may be generated and maintained. Exemplary target inputs and associated intent types may be received. The target inputs may be encoded into contextual embeddings. The embeddings may be added to the embedding library. When a conversational entity receives a new natural language input, that new input may be encoded into a contextual embedding. The new embedding may be added to the embedding library. A similarity score model may be applied to the new embedding and one or more embeddings for the exemplary target inputs. Similarity scores may be calculated based on the application of the similarity score model. A response may be generated by the conversational entity for an intent type for which a similarity score exceeds a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Tien Widya Suwandy, David Shigeru Taniguchi, Cezary Antoni Marcjan, Hung-chih Yang
  • Publication number: 20210327413
    Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems, methods and devices for training conversational language models are presented. An embedding library may be generated and maintained. Exemplary target inputs and associated intent types may be received. The target inputs may be encoded into contextual embeddings. The embeddings may be added to the embedding library. When a conversational entity receives a new natural language input, that new input may be encoded into a contextual embedding. The new embedding may be added to the embedding library. A similarity score model may be applied to the new embedding and one or more embeddings for the exemplary target inputs. Similarity scores may be calculated based on the application of the similarity score model. A response may be generated by the conversational entity for an intent type for which a similarity score exceeds a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Tien Widya Suwandy, David Shigeru Taniguchi, Cezary Antoni Marcjan, Hung-chih Yang
  • Publication number: 20200228469
    Abstract: Representative embodiments disclose mechanisms to create analytic metrics for bots. In one set of embodiments, the system creates a custom URI that encodes bot specific information in a URI format. An analytic record is created based on the URI and the analytic record can be logged and/or sent directly to an analytic platform designed to provide analytic metrics for websites. In this fashion, website analytic platforms can be used to provide analytic metrics for bots. In another set of embodiments, analytic records are created that are logged and/or sent directly to a bot specific analytic platform. Such a platform may help derive bot specific analytic metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Lee Mullins, David Shigeru Taniguchi
  • Patent number: 8439338
    Abstract: A rotary table device includes a cooling structure and a rotary bearing provided with a cooling structure. A rotary table device provided with a cooling structure includes a hollow motor as a drive source, a table rotated by the hollow motor, and a rotary bearing supporting rotational motion of the table, in which the rotary bearing includes an outer ring having an inner peripheral surface to which a rolling surface is formed, an inner ring having an outer peripheral surface to which a rolling surface facing the rolling surface of the outer ring is formed, and a number of rolling members in a rolling passage formed by the rolling surface of the outer ring and the rolling surface of the inner ring, and a heat sink is formed to either one of the inner and outer rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: THK Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Taniguchi, Toshiyuki Aso, Toshiya Tanaka
  • Patent number: 8409498
    Abstract: A sputter target material which is of a sintered material, wherein the sputter target material consists of 0.5 to 50 atomic % in total of at least one metal element (M) selected from the group of Ti, Zr, V, Nb and Cr, and the balance of Mo and unavoidable impurities, and has a microstructure seen at a perpendicular cross section to a sputtering surface, in which microstructure oxide particles exist near a boundary of each island of the metal element (M), and wherein the maximum area of the island, which is defined by connecting the oxide particles with linear lines so as to form a closed zone, is not more than 1.0 mm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Keisuke Inoue, Tsuyoshi Fukui, Shigeru Taniguchi, Norio Uemura, Katsunori Iwasaki, Kazuya Saitoh
  • Patent number: 8316776
    Abstract: A rotary table device includes a hollow motor drive source, a table rotated thereby, and a rotary bearing supporting the table. The rotary bearing is provided an outer race having an inner surface to which a rolling surface is formed, an inner race having an outer peripheral surface to which a rolling surface opposing to the rolling surface of the outer race is formed, and a plurality of rolling members disposed in a rolling passage formed by the rolling surface of the outer race and the rolling surface of the inner race, and a cooling medium passage (?, ?) is formed so as to be adjacent to either one of the inner race and outer race constituting a rotational driving side. According to the structure mentioned above, a rotary bearing and a rotary table device capable of achieving suitable cooling effect can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: THK Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Taniguchi, Toshiya Tanaka, Toshiyuki Aso
  • Publication number: 20120166415
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for creating a personalized search index and supplementing searches with an additional set of keywords. A first set of keywords is received from a user. A first index associated with the user is searched using the first set of keywords to generate a first set of search results. The first index includes content identified by the user. A second set of keywords is defined based on the first set of search results. A second index is searched using the second set of keywords to generate a second set of search results. At least a portion of the first and second sets of search results is provided to the user. Some embodiments are implemented as a cloud computing service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Henry Lewallen, Cezary Marcjan, Matthew Bret MacLaurin, Todd Daniel Newman, David Shigeru Taniguchi
  • Publication number: 20110001282
    Abstract: A rotary table device includes a cooling structure and a rotary bearing provided with a cooling structure. A rotary table device provided with a cooling structure includes a hollow motor as a drive source, a table rotated by the hollow motor, and a rotary bearing supporting rotational motion of the table, in which the rotary bearing includes an outer ring having an inner peripheral surface to which a rolling surface is formed, an inner ring having an outer peripheral surface to which a rolling surface facing the rolling surface of the outer ring is formed, and a number of rolling members in a rolling passage formed by the rolling surface of the outer ring and the rolling surface of the inner ring, and a heat sink is formed to either one of the inner and outer rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: THK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shigeru Taniguchi, Toshiyuki Aso, Toshiya Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20100102496
    Abstract: A rotary table device includes a hollow motor drive source, a table rotated thereby, and a rotary bearing supporting the table. The rotary bearing is provided an outer race having an inner surface to which a rolling surface is formed, an inner race having an outer peripheral surface to which a rolling surface opposing to the rolling surface of the outer race is formed, and a plurality of rolling members disposed in a rolling passage formed by the rolling surface of the outer race and the rolling surface of the inner race, and a cooling medium passage (?, ?) is formed so as to be adjacent to either one of the inner race and outer race constituting a rotational driving side. According to the structure mentioned above, a rotary bearing and a rotary table device capable of achieving suitable cooling effect can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: THK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shigeru Taniguchi, Toshiya Tanaka, Toshiyuki Aso
  • Publication number: 20090238712
    Abstract: A sputter target material which is of a sintered material, wherein the sputter target material consists of 0.5 to 50 atomic % in total of at least one metal element (M) selected from the group of Ti, Zr, V, Nb and Cr, and the balance of Mo and unavoidable impurities, and has a microstructure seen at a perpendicular cross section to a sputtering surface, in which microstructure oxide particles exist near a boundary of each island of the metal element (M), and wherein the maximum area of the island, which is defined by connecting the oxide particles with linear lines so as to form a closed zone, is not more than 1.0 mm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: HITACHI METALS, LTD.
    Inventors: Keisuke Inoue, Tsuyoshi Fukui, Shigeru Taniguchi, Norio Uemura, Katsunori Iwasaki, Kazuya Saitoh
  • Publication number: 20070045351
    Abstract: To provide a liquid feed pump, a filter housing, a valve and a spray nozzle and a spray apparatus incorporating these components that can suppress contamination of the liquid being fed. A liquid feed pump 10 includes: a cylinder 12 having a substantially cylindrical shape; and a piston 14 fitted into the cylinder. The liquid feed pressure of the liquid feed pump 10 is equal to or higher than 1 MPa and equal to or lower than 50 MPa, and substantially the whole surface of a liquid contacting part of the liquid feed pump is made of a resin material or a ceramic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: Asahi Sunac Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Seike, Shigeru Taniguchi, Masanori Kojima, Kentaro Otani, Keiji Miyachi, Masahiko Amari
  • Publication number: 20060118413
    Abstract: A sputtering target is provided, including a target material and a backing plate that are bonded with a strong adhesion at a reduced cost. The method for bonding the target material and the backing plate does not use a special soldering material, and is therefore cheaper and more reliable. The target includes an inorganic target material and a backing plate that are bonded with a soldering material between them. At least one of the target material and the backing plate is coated with a coupling agent of a semi-metal oxide or a metal oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Shigeru Taniguchi, Katsunori Iwasaki
  • Publication number: 20050230244
    Abstract: A sputter target material which is of a sintered material, wherein the sputter target material consists of 0.5 to 50 atomic % in total of at least one metal element (M) selected from the group of Ti, Zr, V, Nb and Cr, and the balance of Mo and unavoidable impurities, and has a microstructure seen at a perpendicular cross section to a sputtering surface, in which microstructure oxide particles exist near a boundary of each island of the metal element (M), and wherein the maximum area of the island, which is defined by connecting the oxide particles with linear lines so as to form a closed zone, is not more than 1.0 mm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Keisuke Inoue, Tsuyoshi Fukui, Shigeru Taniguchi, Norio Uemura, Katsunori Iwasaki, Kazuya Saitoh
  • Publication number: 20040118679
    Abstract: A sputtering target is provided, including a target material and a backing plate that are bonded with a strong adhesion at a reduced cost. The method for bonding the target material and the backing plate does not use a special soldering material, and is therefore cheaper and more reliable. The target includes an inorganic target material and a backing plate that are bonded with a soldering material between them. At least one of the target material and the backing plate is coated with a coupling agent of a semi-metal oxide or a metal oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Shigeru Taniguchi, Katsunori Iwasaki
  • Patent number: 6521257
    Abstract: A gelled composition was provided by adding a gelling component to a carrier for adsorption. Not only was the taste of the carrier for adsorption significantly reduced in this composition, but the dosage was also decreased so that the composition could be easily taken by a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ohkura Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Taniguchi, Tomonori Yonezu, Hitomi Izumi, Yoshihiro Hishikawa
  • Publication number: 20020106297
    Abstract: The invention relates to a Co-base target made of a sintered powder, having a restrained amount of oxygen, and a producing method thereof. The target contains from more than 10 to not more than 25 at % of B and not more than 100 ppm of oxygen. It may contain 30≧Pt≧5 at%, 30≧Cr≧10 at%, 10≧Ta>0 at% and/or 30≧Ni>0 at%. It may contain also from more than 0 (zero) to not more than 15 at% in total of one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Mo, W, Cu, Ag, Au, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir and rare earth elements. The target is produced by melting a Co-base alloy together with an additive B in an amount of from more than 10 to not more than 25 at% whereby deoxidizing, rapidly cooling the molten metal to produce an alloy powder and sintering the alloy powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: HITACHI METALS, LTD.
    Inventors: Tomonori Ueno, Hideo Murata, Shigeru Taniguchi, Hide Ueno
  • Patent number: 6142113
    Abstract: A loop scavenge two-cycle internal combustion engine that includes a partial wall partition disposed between a scavenging path and a cylinder bore, with a cooling port formed in the partial wall partition for enabling fresh gas in the scavenging path to contact directly with a peripheral wall of a piston in the cylinder. The fresh gas in the scavenging path directly contacts and efficiently cools the peripheral surface of the piston to prevent heat rise and distortion within the engine. The partial wall partition and cooling port maximize both cooling efficiently and cylinder strength and durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Kioritz Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsujiro Mochizuka, Shigeru Taniguchi, Masami Uchida, Shiro Yamaguchi, Masayoshi Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 5807443
    Abstract: A cold-worked titanium material subjected to isostatic material and a backing plate are brought into contact with each other and subsequently hot-pressing. By such working the titanium material and the backing plate are bonded with each other by mutual diffusion and simultaneously the titanium material is recrystallized. The isostatic pressing is performed under a pressure of 50 to 200 MPa at a temperature of 300.degree. to 450.degree. C. The surface of the titanium material is preferably subjected to a surface roughening treatment to provide with a roughness level of 6S to 12S prior to the isostatic pressing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kaoru Masuda, Shigeru Taniguchi, Akitoshi Hiraki
  • Patent number: 5798005
    Abstract: Provided are a titanium target material which can easily form a film in a narrow and deep contact hole and reduce the generation of PARTICLES. The present invention relates to a titanium target for sputtering, wherein X-ray diffraction intensity ratios on a sputtering plane are (0002)/(1011).gtoreq.0.8, (0002)/(1010).gtoreq.6; a recrystallized structure which has an average crystal grain size of 20 .mu.m or less and in which the proportion of crystal grains in which an acicular structure is present is 20% or less in terms of an area rate is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideo Murata, Shigeru Taniguchi