Patents by Inventor Takao Saito

Takao Saito 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: 20240084753
    Abstract: A control device and method controls a vehicle having an internal combustion engine connected to an automatic transmission via a torque converter with a lockup device. The torque of the internal combustion engine is limited the by a torque limit value based on a speed difference between an input rotational speed and an output rotational speed of the torque converter during acceleration in a non-lockup state. The torque-limiting of the internal combustion engine is prohibited torque-limiting upon a prescribed condition being met. The prescribed condition is met by a heating request, during hill climbing/towing, during travel at high vehicle speeds, when the accelerator pedal opening angle exceeds or is equal to a prescribed opening angle, when the torque limit value is greater than a target torque, in a range other than a D range, or in a mode other than normal mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Tetsuya NISHIYAMA, Daigo KISHI, Tatsuo NAKANO, Seiichirou TAKAHASHI, Koji SAITO, Yukiyoshi INUTA, Takao ARIMATSU, Yasuhiro ENDO
  • Patent number: 11812158
    Abstract: An image capture device includes an image capture circuit, a control unit, a determination unit, and a filter control unit. The image capture circuit is configured to capture an image formed by an image capture optical system. The control unit is configured to control exposure by determining an exposure time of each of pixel groups including one or more pixels on an image capture surface of the image capture circuit. The determination unit is configured to, on a basis of the exposure time, determine whether an image capture mode is to be a first mode in which a filter configured to attenuate infrared rays is inserted in an optical path of the image capture optical system or a second mode in which the filter is removed from the optical path. The filter control unit is configured to control insertion and removal of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tomohiro Kawamoto, Takao Saito
  • Patent number: 11716541
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprising, an image sensor capable of performing exposure control for each of a plurality of partial regions obtained by dividing an image capturing region, and a control unit configured to perform exposure control of the image sensor, wherein the control unit sets a control value of exposure control for each partial region based on a size of the partial region to decrease a response speed of exposure control for a larger partial region, and performs exposure control of the image sensor based on the set control value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Patent number: 11418720
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an imaging unit configured to capture an image with an exposure time determined for each pixel or for each area including a plurality of pixels, a detection unit configured to detect a moving object area from the captured image, a calculation unit configured to calculate a luminance of each of a plurality of the pixels or the areas that is included in the detected moving object area, and a determination unit configured to determine, for each of the plurality of pixels or areas included in the moving object area, a different exposure time in a predetermined range based on the calculated luminance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Publication number: 20220191378
    Abstract: An image capture device includes an image capture circuit, a control unit, a determination unit, and a filter control unit. The image capture circuit is configured to capture an image formed by an image capture optical system. The control unit is configured to control exposure by determining an exposure time of each of pixel groups including one or more pixels on an image capture surface of the image capture circuit. The determination unit is configured to, on a basis of the exposure time, determine whether an image capture mode is to be a first mode in which a filter configured to attenuate infrared rays is inserted in an optical path of the image capture optical system or a second mode in which the filter is removed from the optical path. The filter control unit is configured to control insertion and removal of the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Tomohiro Kawamoto, Takao Saito
  • Patent number: 11188953
    Abstract: A speech output system includes a directional loudspeaker configured to produce a speech output directed to at least one audible area. The at least one audible area is defined by at least one of a presence area of a customer or a selling space as a unit in a premise in which a plurality of kinds of products are displayed. A control system is configured to control the speech output system. The control system is configured to cause the directional loudspeaker to produce a speech output of product information regarding a target product based on supply information, the supply information being information which is acquired from a supply status management system and which represents a supply status of the target product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takao Saito, Yasunobu Tsukio
  • Publication number: 20210289290
    Abstract: A sound reproduction device of the present disclosure includes a detection device that detects an object in a detecting area, and a superdirective speaker that can output a sound. In the superdirective speaker, directivity is set for the detecting area. When the detection device detects the object in the detecting area, the superdirective speaker outputs a sound to the detecting area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Takao SAITO, Sumio TATE, Makoto TAKASHIRO, Yasunobu TSUKIO, Fumiyasu KONNO
  • Publication number: 20210266446
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an imaging unit configured to capture an image with an exposure time determined for each pixel or for each area including a plurality of pixels, a detection unit configured to detect a moving object area from the captured image, a calculation unit configured to calculate a luminance of each of a plurality of the pixels or the areas that is included in the detected moving object area, and a determination unit configured to determine, for each of the plurality of pixels or areas included in the moving object area, a different exposure time in a predetermined range based on the calculated luminance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Publication number: 20210258465
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprising, an image sensor capable of performing exposure control for each of a plurality of partial regions obtained by dividing an image capturing region, and a control unit configured to perform exposure control of the image sensor, wherein the control unit sets a control value of exposure control for each partial region based on a size of the partial region to decrease a response speed of exposure control for a larger partial region, and performs exposure control of the image sensor based on the set control value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Patent number: 11051099
    Abstract: A sound reproduction device of the present disclosure includes a detection device that detects an object in a detecting area, and a superdirective speaker that can output a sound. In the superdirective speaker, directivity is set for the detecting area. When the detection device detects the object in the detecting area, the superdirective speaker outputs a sound to the detecting area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takao Saito, Sumio Tate, Makoto Takashiro, Yasunobu Tsukio, Fumiyasu Konno
  • Patent number: 10951868
    Abstract: In an MEMS projector (10), an image signal processing unit (110) outputs an inspection signal, and an inspection signal processing unit (114) outputs a light emission instruction signal. An inspection light source drive unit (112) outputs a light emission signal, and an inspection light source (13) radiates an inspection light. The inspection light radiated from the inspection light source (13) is reflected at the reflection position RP of a first support portion (22), and then received by a light receiver (14). Then, the light receiver (14) outputs a received light signal. Based on the received light signal, the inspection signal processing unit (114) detects the angle of the light deflecting mirror (20) around the X axial line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Patent number: 10911688
    Abstract: A control apparatus includes a processor configured to function as an angle control unit configured to control a tilt angle formed by a plane orthogonal to an optical axis of an imaging optical system and an imaging plane of an image sensor, and an aperture control unit configured to control a F-number based on the tilt angle and an output signal of a vibration detection unit configured to detect a vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Publication number: 20200401769
    Abstract: A data conversion system includes an acquisition unit, a conversion unit, and an output unit. The acquisition unit acquires first data. The conversion unit converts the first data into second data based on a conversion parameter to be determined by reference data related to a subject. The output unit outputs the second data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takao SAITO
  • Publication number: 20200226645
    Abstract: A speech output system includes a directional loudspeaker configured to produce a speech output directed to at least one audible area. The at least one audible area is defined by at least one of a presence area of a customer or a selling space as a unit in a premise in which a plurality of kinds of products are displayed. A control system is configured to control the speech output system. The control system is configured to cause the directional loudspeaker to produce a speech output of product information regarding a target product based on supply information, the supply information being information which is acquired from a supply status management system and which represents a supply status of the target product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Takao SAITO, Yasunobu TSUKIO
  • Publication number: 20200045215
    Abstract: A control apparatus includes a processor configured to function as an angle control unit configured to control a tilt angle formed by a plane orthogonal to an optical axis of an imaging optical system and an imaging plane of an image sensor, and an aperture control unit configured to control a F-number based on the tilt angle and an output signal of a vibration detection unit configured to detect a vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Publication number: 20200026070
    Abstract: In an MEMS projector (10), an image signal processing unit (110) outputs an inspection signal, and an inspection signal processing unit (114) outputs a light emission instruction signal. An inspection light source drive unit (112) outputs a light emission signal, and an inspection light source (13) radiates an inspection light. The inspection light radiated from the inspection light source (13) is reflected at the reflection position RP of a first support portion (22), and then received by a light receiver (14). Then, the light receiver (14) outputs a received light signal. Based on the received light signal, the inspection signal processing unit (114) detects the angle of the light deflecting mirror (20) around the X axial line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Publication number: 20190313183
    Abstract: A sound reproduction device of the present disclosure includes a detection device that detects an object in a detecting area, and a superdirective speaker that can output a sound. In the superdirective speaker, directivity is set for the detecting area. When the detection device detects the object in the detecting area, the superdirective speaker outputs a sound to the detecting area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takao SAITO, Sumio TATE, Makoto TAKASHIRO, Yasunobu TSUKIO, Fumiyasu KONNO
  • Patent number: 10369177
    Abstract: [Object] An object of the present invention is to provide a QOL improving or sustaining agent, a physical health improving or sustaining agent, a vitality improving or sustaining agent, a fatigue recovery or alleviating agent, or an anti-fatigue agent. [Method for Achieving the Object] A QOL improving or sustaining agent, a physical health improving or sustaining agent, a vitality improving or sustaining agent, a fatigue recovery or alleviating agent, or an anti-fatigue agent containing Lactobacillus ONRICb0240 (FERM BP-10065).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mina Tsubouchi, Takao Saito, Masamichi Toba, Noriyuki Kouda, Shoji Shinkai
  • Publication number: 20190230269
    Abstract: A monitoring camera, having a first image capturing unit capable of changing an image capturing area for tracking capturing and a second image capturing unit capable of capturing a wider angle than the first image capturing unit, acquires, from an image captured by the second image capturing unit, luminance information of an image region corresponding to the image capturing area of the first image capturing unit for a next frame. The monitoring camera controls exposure for the first image capturing unit based on the luminance information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Patent number: 10080001
    Abstract: A video projection apparatus includes: an optical deflector having a mirror projecting a first view field and projecting a second view field, an actuator for rocking the mirror and a sensor; an optical guide unit provided within the second view field; a photodetector; and a control unit. The control unit is adapted to calculate a resonant frequency of the sinusoidal-wave voltage; detect a first timing point from a sense voltage; detect a second timing point from a photo detection voltage when the second light beam is incident to the optical guide unit; calculate a time period from the first timing point to the second timing point; calculate a product value between the time period and the resonant frequency; and control an amplitude of the sinusoidal-wave voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takao Saito