Patents by Inventor Toru Torikai

Toru Torikai 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).

  • Image sensing apparatus and method of controlling operation thereof
    Patent number: 6822683
    Abstract: A digital camera is provided with a reflecting/transmitting-type liquid crystal display unit that includes a backlighting device for controlling whether backlighting is turned on or off. The shutter-release button of the camera is provided with a touch sensor. Backlighting is turned on when the touch sensor is touched. Thus, backlighting is turned on only when a subject is photographed, thereby making it possible to conserve power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., LTD
    Inventor: Toru Torikai