Patents by Inventor Takahiro Fukutome

Takahiro Fukutome 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: 11934759
    Abstract: A parameter candidate for a semiconductor element is provided. A data set of measurement data is provided to a parameter extraction portion, and a model parameter is extracted. A first netlist is provided to a circuit simulator, simulation is performed using the first netlist and the model parameter, and a first output result is output. A classification model learns the model parameter and the first output result and classifies the model parameter. A second netlist and a model parameter are provided to the circuit simulator. A variable to be adjusted is supplied to a neural network, an action value function is output, and the variable is updated. The circuit simulator performs simulation using the second netlist and the model parameter. When a second output result to be output does not satisfy conditions, a weight coefficient of the neural network is updated. When the second output result satisfies the conditions, the variable is judged to be the best candidate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Teppei Oguni, Takeshi Osada, Takahiro Fukutome
  • Patent number: 11922549
    Abstract: Text is generated from an object. Text is generated from a first object. The first object includes a second object and a third object. A step of detecting coordinate data of the second object is included. A step of detecting coordinate data of the third object is included. A step of extracting positional relation between the second object and the third object from coordinate data is included. A step of converting the extracted positional relation into graph data is included. A step of generating text about the positional relation between the second object and the third object from graph data is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kengo Akimoto, Junpei Momo, Takahiro Fukutome
  • Publication number: 20240053961
    Abstract: An adder circuit inhibiting overflow is provided. A first memory, a second memory, a third memory, and a fourth memory are included. A step of supplying first data with a sign to the first memory and supplying the first data with a positive sign stored in the first memory, to the second memory; a step of supplying the first data with a negative sign stored in the second memory, to the third memory; a step of generating second data by adding the first data with a positive sign stored in the second memory and the first data with a negative sign stored in the third memory; and a step of storing the second data in the fourth memory are included. When the second data stored in the fourth memory are all second data with a positive sign or all second data with a negative sign, all the second data stored in the fourth memory are added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Hajime KIMURA, Takahiro FUKUTOME
  • Patent number: 11849234
    Abstract: An imaging device with a novel structure is provided. The imaging device includes an imaging region provided with a plurality of pixels. The plurality of pixels included in the imaging region include a first pixel and a second pixel. The imaging device has a function of selecting a first region or a second region. The first region includes the same number of pixels as the second region. The first region includes at least the first and second pixels. The second region includes at least the second pixel. The pixels included in the first region or the second region have a function of outputting imaging signals obtained by the pixels. The imaging device generates first image data by concurrently reading the imaging signals output from the pixels included in the first region and performing arithmetic operation on the signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seiichi Yoneda, Hiromichi Godo, Yusuke Negoro, Hiroki Inoue, Takahiro Fukutome
  • Patent number: 11823614
    Abstract: A novel display device where a light-emitting element is turned on by a triangle wave is provided. One embodiment of the present invention is a method for driving a display device including a first pixel, a second pixel, a first wiring, a second wiring, and a third wiring. The first wiring is electrically connected to the first pixel and the second pixel. The second wiring and the third wiring are electrically connected to the first pixel and the second pixel, respectively. At a first time, the first pixel reaches the maximum luminance corresponding to first display data and the second pixel reaches the maximum luminance corresponding to second display data. The first pixel and the second pixel are initialized at a second time different from the first time by input of a reset signal to the first wiring to stop light emission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazunori Watanabe, Kei Takahashi, Koji Kusunoki, Takahiro Fukutome
  • Publication number: 20230325017
    Abstract: Sensing time of a touch sensor is shortened to increase responsiveness of touch sensing. A display device includes a gate driver, a plurality of touch sensors, and a plurality of touch wirings. The gate driver has a function of supplying a scan signal to the plurality of touch wirings at the same timing, and the touch sensors in different positions sense a plurality of touches at the same timing. In this manner, the responsiveness of touch sensing is increased. The gate driver has a function of controlling a scan signal for refreshing display and a scan signal used by the touch sensor for sensing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Hiroyuki MIYAKE, Takahiro FUKUTOME
  • Publication number: 20230297822
    Abstract: An imaging device connected to a neural network is provided. An imaging device having a neuron in a neural network includes a plurality of first pixels, a first circuit, a second circuit, and a third circuit. Each of the plurality of first pixels includes a photoelectric conversion element. The plurality of first pixels is electrically connected to the first circuit. The first circuit is electrically connected to the second circuit. The second circuit is electrically connected to the third circuit. Each of the plurality of first pixels generates an input signal of the neuron. The first circuit, the second circuit, and the third circuit function as the neuron. The third circuit includes an interface connected to the neural network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Takayuki IKEDA, Takahiro FUKUTOME
  • Publication number: 20230290301
    Abstract: A novel display device where a light-emitting element is turned on by a triangle wave is provided. One embodiment of the present invention is a method for driving a display device including a first pixel, a second pixel, a first wiring, a second wiring, and a third wiring. The first wiring is electrically connected to the first pixel and the second pixel. The second wiring and the third wiring are electrically connected to the first pixel and the second pixel, respectively. At a first time, the first pixel reaches the maximum luminance corresponding to first display data and the second pixel reaches the maximum luminance corresponding to second display data. The first pixel and the second pixel are initialized at a second time different from the first time by input of a reset signal to the first wiring to stop light emission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazunori WATANABE, Kei TAKAHASHI, Koji KUSUNOKI, Takahiro FUKUTOME
  • Patent number: 11755285
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a multiplier circuit is provided. A first cell, a second cell, and a first circuit are included. The first cell includes a first transistor. The second cell includes a second transistor. The first circuit includes a third transistor, a fourth transistor, a fifth transistor, a sixth transistor, a first capacitor, a second capacitor, and a first switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Hajime Kimura, Takahiro Fukutome
  • Patent number: 11758745
    Abstract: A solid-state relay having favorable electrical characteristics is provided. The solid-state relay includes a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit includes a first light-emitting element. The second circuit includes a first light-receiving element, a memory, and a first switch. The memory includes a second switch. The second switch includes a second semiconductor layer. The first switch and the first light-emitting element are formed using a first semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer contain gallium, and the second semiconductor layer further contains oxygen. On or off of the first light-emitting element is controlled by a first signal supplied to the first circuit. First data, which is generated when the first light-receiving element converts light emitted by the first light-emitting element into voltage, is supplied to the memory. Conduction or non-conduction of the first switch is controlled by the first data stored in the memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Onoya, Noboru Inoue, Takahiro Fukutome
  • Patent number: 11740739
    Abstract: An electronic device using a novel optical module is provided. The optical module includes a first light-emitting element, an optical conversion element, and a first light-receiving element. The first light-emitting element includes a plurality of fluorescent substances and a light-emitting diode. The optical conversion element includes a first optical filter. The light-emitting diode emits first light, and the fluorescent substances can emit second light by being excited by the first light. The first optical filter can form third light having a wavelength range longer than 680 nm from the second light. The first light-receiving element has the function of detecting the third light, and the first light-receiving element functions as a sensor detecting the existence of a shielding object on a light path connecting the first light-emitting element and the first light-receiving element. Furthermore, the second light formed by the optical module can function as a light source of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro Fukutome, Hidenori Mori, Hironori Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 11699068
    Abstract: An imaging device connected to a neural network is provided. An imaging device having a neuron in a neural network includes a plurality of first pixels, a first circuit, a second circuit, and a third circuit. Each of the plurality of first pixels includes a photoelectric conversion element. The plurality of first pixels is electrically connected to the first circuit. The first circuit is electrically connected to the second circuit. The second circuit is electrically connected to the third circuit. Each of the plurality of first pixels generates an input signal of the neuron. The first circuit, the second circuit, and the third circuit function as the neuron. The third circuit includes an interface connected to the neural network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takayuki Ikeda, Takahiro Fukutome
  • Publication number: 20230156938
    Abstract: An electronic device including a flexible display panel is provided. The electronic device includes a display panel, a first component, a movable module, and a housing. The housing includes a first movable portion, a second component, and a third component. The third component includes a first space where the first component is stored. The display panel includes a flexible display portion. The display portion includes a first region, a second region, and a third region. The first region is fixed to the second component. The second region is fixed to the first component stored in the third component. The movable module has a function of holding a first angle that is formed between the second component and the third component by the first movable portion. The third region positioned between the first region and the second region has a function of forming a curved surface according to the first angle. The first component slides in the first space according to the first angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Akio ENDO, Shigeru ONOYA, Takahiro FUKUTOME
  • Patent number: 11614816
    Abstract: Sensing time of a touch sensor is shortened to increase responsiveness of touch sensing. A display device includes a gate driver, a plurality of touch sensors, and a plurality of touch wirings. The gate driver has a function of supplying a scan signal to the plurality of touch wirings at the same timing, and the touch sensors in different positions sense a plurality of touches at the same timing. In this manner, the responsiveness of touch sensing is increased. The gate driver has a function of controlling a scan signal for refreshing display and a scan signal used by the touch sensor for sensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Miyake, Takahiro Fukutome
  • Patent number: 11615756
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a display device and a source driver. Each of a plurality of pixels included in the display device is supplied with a first data potential and a second data potential included in a range of a first potential or higher to a second potential or lower. The first data potential makes the pixel display an image with a first gray level. The pixel performs calculation with the first data potential and the second data potential to generate a third data potential. The third data potential makes the pixel display an image with a second gray level. A reference potential of the first data potential is an intermediate potential between the first potential and the second potential, and the gray level width that can be displayed by the second data potential is larger than the gray level width that can be displayed by the first data potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventors: Kei Takahashi, Koji Kusunoki, Susumu Kawashima, Shigeru Onoya, Takahiro Fukutome, Shunpei Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 11587518
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a display device and a source driver. Each of a plurality of pixels included in the display device is supplied with a first data potential and a second data potential included in a range of a first potential or higher to a second potential or lower. The first data potential makes the pixel display an image with a first gray level. The pixel performs calculation with the first data potential and the second data potential to generate a third data potential. The third data potential makes the pixel display an image with a second gray level. A reference potential of the first data potential is an intermediate potential between the first potential and the second potential, and the gray level width that can be displayed by the second data potential is larger than the gray level width that can be displayed by the first data potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kei Takahashi, Koji Kusunoki, Susumu Kawashima, Shigeru Onoya, Takahiro Fukutome, Shunpei Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 11570914
    Abstract: An electronic device including a flexible display panel is provided. The electronic device includes a display panel, a first component, a movable module, and a housing. The housing includes a first movable portion, a second component, and a third component. The third component includes a first space where the first component is stored. The display panel includes a flexible display portion. The display portion includes a first region, a second region, and a third region. The first region is fixed to the second component. The second region is fixed to the first component stored in the third component. The movable module has a function of holding a first angle that is formed between the second component and the third component by the first movable portion. The third region positioned between the first region and the second region has a function of forming a curved surface according to the first angle. The first component slides in the first space according to the first angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akio Endo, Shigeru Onoya, Takahiro Fukutome
  • Publication number: 20230005518
    Abstract: An object is to shorten the time for rewriting data in memory cells. A memory module includes a first memory cell, a second memory cell, a selection transistor, and a wiring WBL1. The first memory cell includes a first memory node. The second memory cell includes a second memory node. One end of the first memory cell is electrically connected to the wiring WBL1 through the selection transistor. The other end of the first memory cell is electrically connected to one end of the second memory cell. The other end of the second memory cell is electrically connected to the wiring WBL1. When the selection transistor is on, data in the first memory node is rewritten by a signal supplied through the selection transistor to the wiring WBL1. When the selection transistor is off, data in the first memory node is rewritten by a signal supplied through the second memory node to the wiring WBL1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Hajime KIMURA, Takahiro FUKUTOME
  • Publication number: 20220416124
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including an inorganic light-emitting element is provided. The semiconductor device includes the inorganic light-emitting element, a transistor, and a capacitor. The inorganic light-emitting element includes a first film and a second film. The first film contains indium, oxygen, and nitrogen, and the second film contains gallium and nitrogen. The first film has a wurtzite structure or a cubic crystal structure, and the second film has a wurtzite structure and grows on the first film. The first film functions as a cathode electrode of the inorganic light-emitting element. One electrode of the capacitor is formed above the second film included in the inorganic light-emitting element, and the transistor including a metal oxide in a semiconductor layer is formed above the other electrode of the capacitor. The one electrode of the capacitor has a function of reflecting light emitted from the inorganic light-emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Kazuki TANEMURA, Haruyuki BABA, Takahiro FUKUTOME
  • Publication number: 20220382937
    Abstract: A novel circuit layout method is provided. In a circuit including a first terminal, a second terminal, a third terminal, a fourth terminal, a first wiring, and a second wiring, the layout method includes a step of generating a layout of connecting the first terminal and the third terminal using the first wiring; a step of generating a layout of connecting the second terminal and the fourth terminal using the second wiring; a step of calculating a first wiring resistance of the first wiring; a step of calculating a second wiring resistance of the second wiring; and a step of automatically generating the layouts of the first wiring and the second wiring in the circuit so that the first wiring resistance can be equal to the second wiring resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Seiko INOUE, Ryo NAKAZATO, Takahiro FUKUTOME