Patents by Inventor Shinichi Sakaida
Shinichi Sakaida 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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Publication number: 20240048690Abstract: An image encoding device for block-dividing and encoding an original image of a frame unit constituting a moving image is disclosed that includes a predictor circuitry configured to generate a predicted image, a weighted average processor configured to generate a block of a new predicted image, a prediction residual signal generator circuitry configured to calculate an error of each prediction signal of the block of the predicted image and to generate a prediction residual signal, a sub-block divider circuitry configured to divide the prediction residual signal configured to divide the predict residual signal, and a transformation selection applier circuitry configured to selectively apply a plurality of types of transformation processes for a divided sub-block of the prediction residual signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Shunsuke IWAMURA, Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
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Patent number: 11843766Abstract: An image encoding device for block-dividing and encoding an original image of a frame unit constituting a moving image is disclosed that includes a predictor circuitry configured to generate a predicted image, a weighted average processor configured to generate a block of a new predicted image, a prediction residual signal generator circuitry configured to calculate an error of each prediction signal of the block of the predicted image and to generate a prediction residual signal, a sub-block divider circuitry configured to divide the prediction residual signal configured to divide the predict residual signal, and a transformation selection applier circuitry configured to selectively apply a plurality of types of transformation processes for a divided sub-block of the prediction residual signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Shunsuke Iwamura, Atsuro Ichigaya, Shinichi Sakaida
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Publication number: 20230239475Abstract: An image coding device is provided with a determination unit which determines whether to apply an orthogonal transform to a transform block obtained by dividing a prediction difference signal indicating a difference between an input image and a predicted image or perform a transform skip by which the orthogonal transform is not applied, and an orthogonal transform unit which performs processing selected on the basis of the determination, the image coding device comprising a quantization unit which, when the transform skip is selected on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using a first quantization matrix in which the quantization roughnesses of all elements previously shared with a decoding side are equal, and when the orthogonal transform is applied to the transform block on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using the first quantization matrix or a second quantization matrix that is transmitted to the decoding side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shunsuke IWAMURA, Yasuko MORITA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
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Patent number: 11647195Abstract: An image coding device is provided with a determination unit which determines whether to apply an orthogonal transform to a transform block obtained by dividing a prediction difference signal indicating a difference between an input image and a predicted image or perform a transform skip by which the orthogonal transform is not applied, and an orthogonal transform unit which performs processing selected on the basis of the determination, the image coding device comprising a quantization unit which, when the transform skip is selected on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using a first quantization matrix in which the quantization roughnesses of all elements previously shared with a decoding side are equal, and when the orthogonal transform is applied to the transform block on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using the first quantization matrix or a second quantization matrix that is transmitted to the decoding side.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Atsuro Ichigaya, Shunsuke Iwamura, Yasuko Morita, Shinichi Sakaida
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Publication number: 20220132127Abstract: An image coding device is provided with a determination unit which determines whether to apply an orthogonal transform to a transform block obtained by dividing a prediction difference signal indicating a difference between an input image and a predicted image or perform a transform skip by which the orthogonal transform is not applied, and an orthogonal transform unit which performs processing selected on the basis of the determination, the image coding device comprising a quantization unit which, when the transform skip is selected on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using a first quantization matrix in which the quantization roughnesses of all elements previously shared with a decoding side are equal, and when the orthogonal transform is applied to the transform block on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using the first quantization matrix or a second quantization matrix that is transmitted to the decoding side.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Nippon Hoso KyokaiInventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shunsuke Iwamura, Yasuko Morita, Shinichi Sakaida
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Patent number: 11223827Abstract: An image coding device is provided with a determination unit which determines whether to apply an orthogonal transform to a transform block obtained by dividing a prediction difference signal indicating a difference between an input image and a predicted image or perform a transform skip by which the orthogonal transform is not applied, and an orthogonal transform unit which performs processing selected on the basis of the determination, the image coding device comprising a quantization unit which, when the transform skip is selected on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using a first quantization matrix in which the quantization roughnesses of all elements previously shared with a decoding side are equal, and when the orthogonal transform is applied to the transform block on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using the first quantization matrix or a second quantization matrix that is transmitted to the decoding side.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Atsuro Ichigaya, Shunsuke Iwamura, Yasuko Morita, Shinichi Sakaida
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Publication number: 20210321128Abstract: An image encoding device 1 of the present disclosure includes a neighboring pixel non-reference predictor 11 configured to generate a predicted image by a predetermined neighboring pixel non-reference prediction for each pixel signal of an original image in a block unit, a filter processor 12 configured to perform a low-pass filter process on a prediction signal located at a boundary of a block of the predicted image by using a decoded neighboring signal neighboring to the predicted image under a predetermined control, a prediction residual signal generator 55 configured to generate a prediction residual signal of the block unit by using the predicted image, an orthogonal transformer 14 configured to perform an orthogonal transformation process on the prediction residual signal of the block unit under the predetermined control, and an orthogonal transformation selection controller 25 configured to control the filter processor 12 and the orthogonal transformer 14 and generate a predetermined transformation typType: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
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Patent number: 11076149Abstract: Video coding according to the disclosure of the present application includes generating a predictive signal of a target object either by means of intra-prediction or inter-prediction. The generated predictive signal of the target object then undergoes filtering to smooth out a transition of pixel signals from a neighboring block to the target block. In the disclosure of the present application, the filtering is performed only when the filtering is necessary. A parameter indicating whether to execute or not to execute the filtering is sent from the encoder to the decoder. The present application also discloses provision of multiple types of transformation processes. A selection signal is used to select one type of transformation process from the multiple types of transformation processes. Alternatively, one type of transformation process is selected according to whether to execute or not to execute the filtering.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Atsuro Ichigaya, Shinichi Sakaida
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Publication number: 20200260073Abstract: An image encoding device 1 of the present disclosure includes: a neighboring pixel non-reference predictor 11 for generating a predicted image by predetermined neighboring pixel non-reference prediction with respect to each pixel signal of an original image of a block unit; a filter processor 12 for performing a low-pass filter process to a prediction signal located at a boundary of a block of the predicted image by using the decoded neighboring signal neighboring to the block of the predicted image; a prediction residual signal generator 55 for generating a prediction residual signal of a block unit using an predicted image of a block unit; an orthogonal transformer 14 for dividing the prediction residual signal of the block unit into block shapes designated in advance. An image decoding device 5 of the present disclosure includes a neighboring pixel non-reference predictor 53, a filter processor 54, and an inverse orthogonal transformer 52, that are corresponding to the image encoding device 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Shunsuke Iwamura, Atsuro Ichigaya, Shinichi Sakaida
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Patent number: 10681346Abstract: An image encoding device is disclosed that performs an operation of generating a predicted image of a target block. The prediction operation is a type of operation that does not use neighboring pixels. The image encoding device further performs operations of performing a low-pass filter process on a prediction signal located at a boundary of the predicted image of the target block, using a decoded neighboring signal, generating a prediction residual signal of target block using the predicted image of the target block, and dividing the prediction residual signal of the target block unit block shapes designated in advance.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Shunsuke Iwamura, Atsuro Ichigaya, Shinichi Sakaida
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Publication number: 20180176562Abstract: An image encoding device 1 of the present disclosure includes: a neighboring pixel non-reference predictor 11 for generating a predicted image by predetermined neighboring pixel non-reference prediction with respect to each pixel signal of an original image of a block unit; a filter processor 12 for performing a low-pass filter process to a prediction signal located at a boundary of a block of the predicted image by using the decoded neighboring signal neighboring to the block of the predicted image; a prediction residual signal generator 55 for generating a prediction residual signal of a block unit using an predicted image of a block unit; an orthogonal transformer 14 for dividing the prediction residual signal of the block unit into block shapes designated in advance. An image decoding device 5 of the present disclosure includes a neighboring pixel non-reference predictor 53, a filter processor 54, and an inverse orthogonal transformer 52, that are corresponding to the image encoding device 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Shunsuke IWAMURA, Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
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Publication number: 20180176557Abstract: An image encoding device 1 of the present disclosure includes a neighboring pixel non-reference predictor 11 configured to generate a predicted image by a predetermined neighboring pixel non-reference prediction for each pixel signal of an original image in a block unit, a filter processor 12 configured to perform a low-pass filter process on a prediction signal located at a boundary of a block of the predicted image by using a decoded neighboring signal neighboring to the predicted image under a predetermined control, a prediction residual signal generator 55 configured to generate a prediction residual signal of the block unit by using the predicted image, an orthogonal transformer 14 configured to perform an orthogonal transformation process on the prediction residual signal of the block unit under the predetermined control, and an orthogonal transformation selection controller 25 configured to control the filter processor 12 and the orthogonal transformer 14 and generate a predetermined transformation typType: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
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Patent number: 9643644Abstract: An actuator includes a motor, a rotation transmitting member, a reverse input preventing device, a converting device, and a rod. The motor includes a rotating shaft. The rotation transmitting member is configured to transmit rotation of the rotating shaft. The reverse input preventing device includes an input member and an output member. The reverse input preventing device is configured to prevent external force input to the output member from being transmitted to the input member. The converting device includes a nut that rotates according to the rotation of the output member. The converting device is configured to convert a rotary motion of the nut into a linear motion. The rod is configured to advance and retract according to the linear motion of the converting device. The input member and the rotation transmitting member are integrated. The output member and the nut are integrated.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: SHOWA CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroshi Fujita, Shinichi Sakaida
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Patent number: 9485513Abstract: In the present invention, at least two component signals that represent luminance and a color difference in an original signal having a predetermined image format are encoded/decoded.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Atsuro Ichigaya, Yoshiaki Shishikui, Shinichi Sakaida, Kazuhisa Iguchi
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Publication number: 20160212429Abstract: An image coding device is provided with a determination unit which determines whether to apply an orthogonal transform to a transform block obtained by dividing a prediction difference signal indicating a difference between an input image and a predicted image or perform a transform skip by which the orthogonal transform is not applied, and an orthogonal transform unit which performs processing selected on the basis of the determination, the image coding device comprising a quantization unit which, when the transform skip is selected on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using a first quantization matrix in which the quantization roughnesses of all elements previously shared with a decoding side are equal, and when the orthogonal transform is applied to the transform block on the basis of the determination, quantizes the transform block using the first quantization matrix or a second quantization matrix that is transmitted to the decoding side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shunsuke IWAMURA, Yasuko MORITA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
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Publication number: 20160176437Abstract: An actuator includes a motor, a rotation transmitting member, a reverse input preventing device, a converting device, and a rod. The motor includes a rotating shaft. The rotation transmitting member is configured to transmit rotation of the rotating shaft. The reverse input preventing device includes an input member and an output member. The reverse input preventing device is configured to prevent external force input to the output member from being transmitted to the input member. The converting device includes a nut that rotates according to the rotation of the output member. The converting device is configured to convert a rotary motion of the nut into a linear motion. The rod is configured to advance and retract according to the linear motion of the converting device. The input member and the rotation transmitting member are integrated. The output member and the nut are integrated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: SHOWA CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroshi FUJITA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
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Patent number: 9327758Abstract: A steering apparatus includes a motor, a rack shaft, a belt transmission mechanism that is provided with a drive pulley connected to the motor, a driven pulley, and a belt wrapped around the drive pulley and the driven pulley, and a converting member that is provided to extend along an axial direction of the rack shaft and that converts a rotational force of the driven pulley into a movement force in the axial direction of the rack shaft. The driven pulley is fastened and fixed to the converting member by a bolt, and the steering apparatus further includes a retaining member that prevents detachment of the bolt by restricting movement of a head of the bolt.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: SHOWA CORPORATIONInventors: Naomasa Watanabe, Shinichi Sakaida
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Publication number: 20160075368Abstract: A steering apparatus includes a motor, a rack shaft, a belt transmission mechanism that is provided with a drive pulley connected to the motor, a driven pulley, and a belt wrapped around the drive pulley and the driven pulley, and a converting member that is provided to extend along an axial direction of the rack shaft and that converts a rotational force of the driven pulley into a movement force in the axial direction of the rack shaft. The driven pulley is fastened and fixed to the converting member by a bolt, and the steering apparatus further includes a retaining member that prevents detachment of the bolt by restricting movement of a head of the bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: Showa CorporationInventors: Naomasa WATANABE, Shinichi SAKAIDA
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Publication number: 20150266502Abstract: A steering device includes a motor; a steering shaft; a belt transmission mechanism including a drive pulley, a driven pulley, and a belt; a housing that accommodates the belt transmission mechanism; and a pulley holder that holds the motor and is attached to the housing so as to rotatably support the drive pulley. The pulley holder includes a first supporting portion that supports a first shaft portion of the drive pulley and a second supporting portion that supports a second shaft portion of the drive pulley. The steering device further includes a pulley holder supporting portion that supports a portion, of the pulley holder, located closer to the second supporting portion than the center of the pulley portion in relation to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Showa CorporationInventors: Naomasa WATANABE, Shinichi SAKAIDA
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Publication number: 20150245041Abstract: In the present invention, at least two component signals that represent luminance and a color difference in an original signal having a predetermined image format are encoded/decoded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Yoshiaki SHISHIKUI, Shinichi SAKAIDA, Kazuhisa IGUCHI