Patents by Inventor Takeo Kihana

Takeo Kihana 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).

  • Method for adjusting interior illumination
    Patent number: 7221264
    Abstract: A method for altering interior illumination in a motor vehicle includes provisions for adjusting the interior lighting conditions to improve visibility of the illuminated objects under different ambient lighting conditions. In some cases, the method can also include provisions that adjust interior lighting conditions quickly if sudden changes in ambient light are detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Victor Woo, Takeo Kihana, Masaya Yoneyama, Brian Stull
  • Method for adjusting interior illumination
    Publication number: 20060239016
    Abstract: A method for altering interior illumination in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes provisions for adjusting the interior lighting conditions to improve visibility of the illuminated objects under different ambient lighting conditions. In some cases, the method can also include provisions that adjust interior lighting conditions quickly if sudden changes in ambient light are detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Victor Woo, Takeo Kihana, Masaya Yoneyama, Brian Stull