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).

  • Publication number: 20240048690
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
    Inventors: Shunsuke IWAMURA, Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
  • Patent number: 11843766
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
    Inventors: Shunsuke Iwamura, Atsuro Ichigaya, Shinichi Sakaida
  • Publication number: 20230239475
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
    Inventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shunsuke IWAMURA, Yasuko MORITA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
  • Patent number: 11647195
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
    Inventors: Atsuro Ichigaya, Shunsuke Iwamura, Yasuko Morita, Shinichi Sakaida
  • Publication number: 20220132127
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Nippon Hoso Kyokai
    Inventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shunsuke Iwamura, Yasuko Morita, Shinichi Sakaida
  • Patent number: 11223827
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
    Inventors: Atsuro Ichigaya, Shunsuke Iwamura, Yasuko Morita, Shinichi Sakaida
  • Publication number: 20210321128
    Abstract: 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 typ
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
    Inventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
  • Patent number: 11076149
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
    Inventors: Atsuro Ichigaya, Shinichi Sakaida
  • Publication number: 20200260073
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Shunsuke Iwamura, Atsuro Ichigaya, Shinichi Sakaida
  • Patent number: 10681346
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
    Inventors: Shunsuke Iwamura, Atsuro Ichigaya, Shinichi Sakaida
  • Publication number: 20180176562
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Shunsuke IWAMURA, Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
  • Publication number: 20180176557
    Abstract: 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 typ
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
  • Patent number: 9643644
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: SHOWA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi Fujita, Shinichi Sakaida
  • Patent number: 9485513
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
    Inventors: Atsuro Ichigaya, Yoshiaki Shishikui, Shinichi Sakaida, Kazuhisa Iguchi
  • Publication number: 20160212429
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Shunsuke IWAMURA, Yasuko MORITA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
  • Publication number: 20160176437
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: SHOWA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi FUJITA, Shinichi SAKAIDA
  • Patent number: 9327758
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: SHOWA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Naomasa Watanabe, Shinichi Sakaida
  • Publication number: 20160075368
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Showa Corporation
    Inventors: Naomasa WATANABE, Shinichi SAKAIDA
  • Publication number: 20150266502
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Showa Corporation
    Inventors: Naomasa WATANABE, Shinichi SAKAIDA
  • Publication number: 20150245041
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Atsuro ICHIGAYA, Yoshiaki SHISHIKUI, Shinichi SAKAIDA, Kazuhisa IGUCHI