Patents by Inventor Tomomi Murakami
Tomomi Murakami 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).
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Patent number: 6504590Abstract: A liquid crystal display device (1) comprises a liquid crystal display panel (3) and a reflector (5) disposed on the side of the liquid crystal display panel, opposite from the visible side thereof. The liquid crystal display panel (3) comprises liquid crystal (3f) sandwiched between two transparent substrates (3a, 3b), and display electrodes (3c, 3d) made up of a transparent and electrically conductive film provided on the inner faces of the respective substrates (3a 3b). The reflector (5) is provided with protrusions (5a) formed at positions corresponding to the display electrodes (3c, 3d) on a face thereof opposite to the liquid crystal display panel (3).Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., LTDInventors: Masami Kikuchi, Tomomi Murakami, Takashi Toida
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Publication number: 20020052676Abstract: A method for acquiring a satellite according to the present invention uses satellite prediction values and has a behavior analysis step 1 for analyzing a behavior unique to a satellite orbit, a search range calculation step 1 for calculating a search range based on the analysis, and a search steps 2 and 6 for searching search ranges in accordance with the predicted values.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2000Publication date: May 2, 2002Applicant: MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Michihiko Suzuki, Toru Okanuma, Tomomi Murakami, Yurika Hirano, Takako Kouti
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Patent number: 6349075Abstract: A small electronic equipment with a vibration alarm has, as a drive source, a flat stator type bipolar stepping motor, which has a rotor having high durability, can be assembled easily, requires low power consumption, is started constantly stably, and can be rotated at a high speed. In this electronic equipment with the vibration alarm, a rotor (1) is rotated by a rotary drive system including a drive pulse generating means (112, 113, 114), a drive circuit (110), a flat stator (6), a counter electromotive voltage detection coil (306), and a magnetic pole position detection means (107, 115, 116), so that an eccentric weight (2) fixed to the rotor is rotated, thereby generating vibration. The drive pulse generating means outputs a pulse signal for driving the stepping motor on the basis of an alarm signal output at alarm time. The drive circuit supplies a drive current to a drive coil (305) on the basis of the pulse signal from the drive pulse generating means.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1998Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: Cititzen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Norio Miyauchi, Tatsuo Nitta, Tomomi Murakami
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Patent number: 6298014Abstract: A time information management system with a simple configuration that instantaneously causes the individual time information of a plurality of timekeeping means within a prescribed area to coincide with standard time information, is formed by time information signal generating means that generates time information that includes standard time information, a time information adjusting means that includes within it a first timekeeping means, receives a time information signal, and outputs time information of the timekeeping means, and second timekeeping means 5-1, 5-2, . . .Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Kihara, Toshio Umemoto, Tomomi Murakami, Masahiro Sase
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Patent number: 6137748Abstract: An electronic timepiece includes a time counter (19) for counting time reference signals, a calendar hand moving device (20) for moving hands in accordance with the count content of the time counter, a cover open/close switch (15) for sensing opening/closing of a timepiece cover and time information setting means for setting time calendar information when the timepiece cover is opened. The time counter (19) is constituted so that it counts the time reference signals by using the time information set by the time information setting means as the reference, and the time information setting means includes an electrode code plate (10) having a plurality of electrodes (10A) that can be electrically connected by an conductive material such as a pencil, a detection circuit (12) for judging the connection between the electrodes and a memory circuit (14) for judging the connection between the electrodes, converting it to time information and storing the time information.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tomomi Murakami
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Patent number: 6091045Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus and a plasma processing method used in etching, ashing, CVD, etc. in the manufacturing, etc. of large-scale integrated circuits (LSIs) and liquid crystal display panels (LCDs). The plasma processing apparatus includes a dielectric plate used for the passage of a microwave, a microwave window disposed to confront the dielectric plate, and a reaction chamber in which a sample stage is disposed to confront the microwave window. The apparatus is characterized in that the microwave window has a recess in the area confronting the sample stage. The plasma processing method is characterized by implementing a plasma process for a sample with the plasma processing apparatus. The method and apparatus are capable of raising the plasma density in the area confronting the sample, improving the plasma processing rate, improving the etch-through performance for fine hole patterns, and improving the yield of semiconductor devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1997Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Hiroshi Mabuchi, Junya Tsuyuguchi, Katsuo Katayama, Toshihiro Hayami, Hideo Ida, Tomomi Murakami, Naohiko Takeda
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Patent number: 5973469Abstract: It is an object of this invention to attain reliable starting characteristics and stable rotation performance of a motor in a motor of a phase synchronization driving type.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Haruhiko Higuchi, Masakazu Ichikawa, Hiroyuki Kihara, Tomomi Murakami, Hidetaka Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 5951887Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus and plasma processing method are provided to be used for etching, ashing, CVD, etc. in the manufacturing, etc. of large-scale integrated circuits (LSIs) and liquid crystal display panels (LCDs). The plasma processing apparatus generates plasma by using a microwave introduced through a microwave window, while controlling the ions in the plasma by varying the RF voltage applied to the sample stage. The apparatus is characterized to include a counter electrode (grounded electrode) which is located at the rim section of the microwave window against the sample stage. The plasma processing method implements a plasma process for a sample with the plasma processing apparatus. The method and apparatus are capable of alleviating the sticking of particles to the sample and metallic contamination, and also capable of improving the yield of semiconductor devices, etc.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Hiroshi Mabuchi, Toshihiro Hayami, Hideo Ida, Tomomi Murakami, Naohiko Takeda, Junya Tsuyuguchi, Katsuo Katayama
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Patent number: 5940348Abstract: An electronic timepiece in accordance with the present invention includes a time clocking circuit for counting reference signals from a reference signal generating circuit to provide time information as its output; a warning device for warning the user of a specific time, by use of vibrations or a buzzer, on the basis of time information derived from the time clocking circuit; and a timepiece state detection device for detecting the states of the temperature and the power source voltage of the timepiece and, if the detection values deviate from predetermined values, the detection device operates to stop the warning action of the warning means. The timings of time information derived from the time clocking circuit differ from each other between when the timepiece state detection device has detected a low temperature of the timepiece and when it has detected a low voltage at the power source, and differ from the time information timing at the normal state.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomomi Murakami, Masakazu Ichikawa, Norio Miyauchi
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Patent number: 5878004Abstract: A small electronic equipment with a vibration alarm has, as a drive source, a flat stator type bipolar stepping motor, which has a rotor having high durability, can be assembled easily, requires low power consumption, is started constantly stably, and can be rotated at a high speed. In this electronic equipment with the vibration alarm, a rotor (1) is rotated by a rotary drive system including a drive pulse generating means (112, 113, 114), a drive circuit (110), a flat stator (6), a counter electromotive voltage detection coil (306), and a magnetic pole position detection means (107, 115, 116), so that an eccentric weight (2) fixed to the rotor is rotated, thereby generating vibration. The drive pulse generating means outputs a pulse signal for driving the stepping motor on the basis of an alarm signal output at alarm time. The drive circuit supplies a drive current to a drive coil (305) on the basis of the pulse signal from the drive pulse generating means.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1997Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Norio Miyauchi, Tatsuo Nitta, Tomomi Murakami
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Patent number: 5833620Abstract: A constant-rate deflator for constantly reducing air pressure of a cuff-type sphygmomanometer is disclosed. The constant-rate deflator includes a ventilation-adjusting shaft 2 with a truncate-cone recess 2a formed in one of the end thereof and a leak valve 1 with a hole 1b formed in the center thereof, the leak valve having a projection 1c opposing the recess of the ventilation-adjusting shaft and has the same truncated cone shape as the recess, wherein the rate of deflation is kept constant by adjusting the clearance between the projection of the leak valve and the recess of the ventilation-adjusting shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1996Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomomi Murakami, Hidetaka Tsuchiya, Masahiro Kasaya, Takanori Nakahara
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Patent number: 5743269Abstract: An improved cardiotachometer comprises a transmitting section and a receiving section. The transmitting section includes a detection circuit for detecting electrocardiographic signals obtained from a pair of electrodes mounted near the heart of a human body. The transmitting section processes and transmits the electrocardiographic data with ID code data to the receiving section in the form of a radio signal. The receiving ?section?! compares the transmitted ID code with a stored ID code. If the two codes do not agree, the receiving section does not make any calculations or modify the previous signal. If the two codes agree, a genuine reception has resulted and the receiving section computes a heart rate based on the electrocardiographic data. A display section displays the computed heart rate. The use of the ID code comparison method eliminates erroneous reception of signals generated by noise or interference by the receiving section.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Assignee: Citizen Watch Co. Ltd.Inventors: Tomio Okigami, Hiroyuki Kihara, Tomomi Murakami, Takashi Osa
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Patent number: 5592442Abstract: A sensor housing pipe is secured to a back of a watch at a recess formed on an underside of the back. A sensor is housed in the sensor housing pipe. A sensor lid is provided for securing the sensor in the sensor housing pipe. The sensor lid has openings for communicating the sensor with the outside of the watch.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Nishikawa, Tomomi Murakami, Nobuyuki Uehara
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Patent number: 5519671Abstract: A water detecting means 5 and an operation designating means for operating a depth measuring function means 6 are arranged. When the water detecting means 5 detects water, the depth measuring function means 6 is forcibly operated by the operation designating means. When a depth state representing a value smaller than a predetermined depth value continues for a predetermined period of time, although the water detecting means detects water, a wet alarm is displayed, and the operation of the depth measuring function means is terminated. Also in a non-diving mode, a 0-m depth reference pressure is measured and stored at predetermined time intervals.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1994Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomomi Murakami, Tatsuo Nitta, Hiroyuki Kihara, Kazuya Mitaki
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Patent number: 5215235Abstract: A watch band the effective length of which is elongated so that the watch can be worn on a ski glove is disclosed. An end of the band is folded back at a spring loaded pin attached to a case of a watch at one side thereof and connected to the pin. A middle portion of the band is folded back at a connecting link having a slit. The other end of the band is secured to an adjusting link and fixed to a middle portion of the band by a grasping portion provided on the adjusting link.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1992Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuo Maekawa, Takashi Masuda, Tomomi Murakami, Masahiko Waki, Takayuki Takahashi
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Patent number: 4769797Abstract: A watch, comprising a reference signal generator circuit, a stop watch circuit, an external operation switch, a display selection circuit, an elapsed time display timer, and an impact detecting circuit, wherein an elapsed time is displayed at a display element for a predetermined time, by utilizing an impact force, and the display of the elapsed time is fixed at the display means, and further, the elapsed time is memorized in a plurality of memories for later retrienal.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1987Date of Patent: September 6, 1988Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tomomi Murakami
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Patent number: 4668100Abstract: Electronic equipment has, in its case, a flux gate magnetic sensor with an excitation coil and a sensing coil wound around an annular magnetic core made of high permeability material, an integrated circuit including a magnetic field detector, cooperating with the magnetic sensor for detecting an external magnetic field and an operation circuit for operating the geomagnetic direction, a display device for displaying at least the geomagnetic direction, and a power source battery. The flux gate magnetic sensor is arranged along the inner surface of the case and the battery is arranged within the annular magnetic core of the magnetic sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1986Date of Patent: May 26, 1987Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomomi Murakami, Hiroyuki Kihara, Kazuya Mitaki
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Patent number: 4525074Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the quantity of physical exercise in which the measurement of the quantity of physical exercise automatically ceases for intermissions of exercise, thereby providing an exact quantity of physical exercise.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1984Date of Patent: June 25, 1985Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tomomi Murakami
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Patent number: 4472066Abstract: A miniature digital electronic timepiece is disclosed which destroys time information in a continuously laterally shifting manner upon a matrix type display, such that more than one digit and less than two digits are visible at any particular instant. The category of information currently displayed, e.g. minutes or hours, is indicated by an identification mark, and the currently displayed digits can be halted and made completely visible, through size reduction, by actuation of a correction switch. Correction of the now stationary digits can then be accomplished by further switch actuation, so that time information correction is simple and rapid, even if only a single external operating member is utilized.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1982Date of Patent: September 18, 1984Assignee: Citizen Watch Company LimitedInventor: Tomomi Murakami
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Patent number: 4227777Abstract: In a liquid crystal display cell having an upper polarizing plate and at least two lower polarizing plates each of a different color, with the liquid crystal display portion being divided into display segment blocks of different colors, a structure of a multicolor liquid crystal display cell characterized in that a non-transparent member is integrally disposed on a transparent member that is used to construct the liquid crystal display cell and stacked on the boundary line between colors of adjacent display segment blocks so as to cover said boundary line.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1978Date of Patent: October 14, 1980Assignee: Citizen Watch Company, LimitedInventor: Tomomi Murakami