Patents by Inventor Tamotsu Masuda

Tamotsu Masuda 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: 20220292441
    Abstract: [PROBLEM] To provide a data distribution platform for data about storage batteries. [SOLVING MEANS] An information system for storage batteries according to an embodiment accepts registration of information about a manufactured storage battery from a first terminal and registration of a use history of a storage battery from a second terminal, the use history including battery state information acquired at each of points in time during a period of use of the storage battery, and accumulates the information about the storage battery and the use history. The information system uses the registered information about the storage battery and/or the registered use history to create an internal state estimation result with a predetermined evaluation technique, and accumulates the internal state estimation result as platform-based evaluation information in association with the registered information and/or the registered use history.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomokazu MORITA, Yumi FUJITA, Nobukatsu SUGIYAMA, Masahiro SHOJI, Mari TAKEDA, Tamotsu MASUDA
  • Patent number: 10997440
    Abstract: According to one embodiments, a wearing detection apparatus includes a restraint device, an imaging device, a control unit, and an output device. The restraint device is to restrain a passenger seated in a seat, and includes a strap an exposed area of which changes when the strap is being worn and not worn. The imaging device captures an image of the restraint device including the strap. The control unit detects from the image captured by the imaging device, a recognition image corresponding to a recognition member provided in an area that is exposed when the strap is worn. The output device outputs a result of detection of the recognition image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Akifumi Ohno, Tatsuei Hoshino, Tamotsu Masuda, Satoshi Maesugi, Kousuke Imai, Naoto Shinkawa
  • Publication number: 20190197326
    Abstract: According to one embodiments, a wearing detection apparatus includes a restraint device, an imaging device, a control unit, and an output device. The restraint device is to restrain a passenger seated in a seat, and includes a strap an exposed area of which changes when the strap is being worn and not worn. The imaging device captures an image of the restraint device including the strap. The control unit detects from the image captured by the imaging device, a recognition image corresponding to a recognition member provided in an area that is exposed when the strap is worn. The output device outputs a result of detection of the recognition image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Akifumi OHNO, Tatsuei HOSHINO, Tamotsu MASUDA, Satoshi MAESUGI, Kousuke IMAI, Naoto SHINKAWA
  • Patent number: PP12002
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Nihon Kaki Variegated’, characterized by its upright plant habit; unique green and ivory variegated foliage; attractive pink flowers with darker pink centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Tamotsu Masuda
  • Patent number: PP12034
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Tibouchina plant named ‘Angyo Lavender’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and open plant habit; reddish brown stem color; and large and unique lavender pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Tamotsu Masuda
  • Patent number: PP12265
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Tibouchina plant named ‘Angyo White’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and open plant habit; large white flowers; and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Tamotsu Masuda