Patents by Inventor Yoji Okabe

Yoji Okabe 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: 20210341426
    Abstract: A detector that detects an internal state of a plate-shaped object including a fiber-reinforced resin. The detector includes an exciter that applies, to a surface of the object, ultrasonic vibrations of Lamb waves, in a selected frequency range where only a zero-order fundamental wave symmetric mode and a zero-order fundamental wave asymmetric mode of the Lamb waves appear, a vibration detector that detects the applied ultrasonic vibrations propagating in the object, and an internal state estimation calculator that estimates the internal state of the object, by obtaining a propagation time of the ultrasonic vibrations propagating in the object corresponding to each frequency of the Lamb waves, based on the detection result of the vibration detector, estimating the internal state based on a delay time of the propagation time relative to a reference propagation time of the object for each frequency in the selected frequency range, and outputting the estimated internal state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Taku KONDOH, Akihiro CHIBA, Shota TEZUKA, Yoji OKABE, Osamu SAITO, Peiwen DENG
  • Patent number: 10054568
    Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a damage diagnostic system that uses a damage detection system that obtains propagation intensity distribution data, which is expanded in the two dimensions frequency and propagation time, by converting the output value from an oscillation detection sensor that was obtained when oscillation is performed by an oscillator, and for one mode or two or more modes that are selected from the fundamental mode and higher mode of Lamb waves, obtains certain characteristic values from the data, for example three indices, which are the slope of the mode dispersion of the A1 mode (rate of change of the propagation time with respect to the frequency), the amount of decrease in the propagation time of the A1 mode, and the amount of increase in the propagation time of the S0 and S1 modes, and outputs the measurement results. The measurement results are displayed on a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignees: SUBARU CORPORATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
    Inventors: Hideki Soejima, Yoji Okabe
  • Patent number: 9726645
    Abstract: A vibration detection apparatus includes a ring laser resonator, a fiber Bragg grating and a detection system. The ring laser resonator generates a laser beam propagating a ring shaped optical path. The fiber Bragg grating is disposed in the ring laser resonator such that the laser beam enters the grating, and has a transmittance distribution characteristic of transmitted light in a wavelength direction, which changes in accordance with vibration of an object. The detection system detects the vibration based on the transmitted light through the fiber Bragg grating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignees: SUBARU CORPORATION, UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
    Inventors: Hideki Soejima, Yoji Okabe, Qi Wu
  • Publication number: 20150247826
    Abstract: A vibration detection apparatus includes a ring laser resonator, a fiber Brag grating and a detection system. The ring laser resonator generates a laser beam propagating a ring shaped optical path. The fiber Bragg grating is disposed in the ring laser resonator such that the laser beam enters the grating, and has a transmittance distribution characteristic of transmitted light in a wavelength direction, which changes in accordance with vibration of an object. The detection system detects the vibration based on the transmitted light through the fiber Bragg grating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicants: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, The University of Tokyo
    Inventors: Hideki SOEJIMA, Yoji OKABE, Qi WU
  • Patent number: 8922789
    Abstract: Displacement measuring device with light irradiation system, first and second FBGs and detecting system. The first FBG has first transmittance distribution or first reflectance distribution. The second FBG has second transmittance distribution or second reflectance distribution. The detecting system detects light passed through the first and second FBGs of which at least one of the first transmittance distribution and the second transmittance distribution changes in a wavelength direction with a change amount different from that of the other, according to a displacement amount of an object, or amplitude of the light passed through the first and the second FBGs of which at least one of the first reflectance distribution and the second reflectance distribution changes in the wavelength direction with a change amount different from that of the other, according to the displacement amount of the object, and acquires an index to indicate the displacement amount based on the amplitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignees: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, The University of Tokyo
    Inventors: Hideki Soejima, Yoji Okabe, Qi Wu, Koji Omichi, Ryujiro Nomura
  • Publication number: 20140330528
    Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a damage diagnostic system that uses a damage detection system that obtains propagation intensity distribution data, which is expanded in the two dimensions frequency and propagation time, by converting the output value from an oscillation detection sensor that was obtained when oscillation is performed by an oscillator, and for one mode or two or more modes that are selected from the fundamental mode and higher mode of Lamb waves, obtains certain characteristic values from the data, for example three indices, which are the slope of the mode dispersion of the A1 mode (rate of change of the propagation time with respect to the frequency), the amount of decrease in the propagation time of the A1 mode, and the amount of increase in the propagation time of the S0 and S1 modes, and outputs the measurement results. The measurement results are displayed on a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicants: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO, FUJI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideki Soejima, Yoji Okabe
  • Publication number: 20140218751
    Abstract: Displacement measuring device with light irradiation system, first and second FBGs and detecting system. The first FBG has first transmittance distribution or first reflectance distribution. The second FBG has second transmittance distribution or second reflectance distribution. The detecting system detects light passed through the first and second FBGs of which at least one of the first transmittance distribution and the second transmittance distribution changes in a wavelength direction with a change amount different from that of the other, according to a displacement amount of an object, or amplitude of the light passed through the first and the second FBGs of which at least one of the first reflectance distribution and the second reflectance distribution changes in the wavelength direction with a change amount different from that of the other, according to the displacement amount of the object, and acquires an index to indicate the displacement amount based on the amplitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicants: The University of Tokyo, Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hideki SOEJIMA, Yoji OKABE, Qi WU, Koji OMICHI, Ryujiro NOMURA
  • Publication number: 20110231112
    Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a damage diagnostic system that uses a damage detection system that obtains propagation intensity distribution data, which is expanded in the two dimensions frequency and propagation time, by converting the output value from an oscillation detection sensor that was obtained when oscillation is performed by an oscillator, and for one mode or two or more modes that are selected from the fundamental mode and higher mode of Lamb waves, obtains certain characteristic values from the data, for example three indices, which are the slope of the mode dispersion of the A1 mode (rate of change of the propagation time with respect to the frequency), the amount of decrease in the propagation time of the A1 mode, and the amount of increase in the propagation time of the S0 and S1 modes, and outputs the measurement results. The measurement results are displayed on a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicants: FUJI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
    Inventors: Hideki Soejima, Yoji Okabe
  • Patent number: 7394616
    Abstract: The invention provides a casing for a storage apparatus having a first receiving portion for receiving a disc drive box in which a plurality of disc drives are received in a line, the first receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the disc drive box, and a second receiving portion for receiving a control portion box in which a plurality of control boards for executing a control relating to a data input and output process with respect to the disc drive are received in a line, the second receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the first receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinichi Nishiyama, Shigeaki Tanaka, Yoji Okabe, Tadaharu Maeda, Kentarou Abe
  • Patent number: 7269006
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dummy canister which can cool canisters with good efficiency. Canisters 2A and dummy canisters 2B are attached in a mixed configuration to the storage part 1C of a storage device 1. Each dummy canister 2B can expand and contract in two stages in the attachment direction. Among these dummy canisters 2B, the dummy canister 2B (1) that is adjacent to a canister 2A is set in a first shape, and has a shorter length. The other dummy canisters 2B (2) through 2B (5) are respectively set in a second shape, so that the length dimension of these dummy canisters is lengthened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenich Miyamoto, Yoji Okabe
  • Publication number: 20060279875
    Abstract: The invention provides a casing for a storage apparatus having a first receiving portion for receiving a disc drive box in which a plurality of disc drives are received in a line, the first receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the disc drive box, and a second receiving portion for receiving a control portion box in which a plurality of control boards for executing a control relating to a data input and output process with respect to the disc drive are received in a line, the second receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the first receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Shinichi Nishiyama, Shigeaki Tanaka, Yoji Okabe, Tadaharu Maeda, Kentarou Abe
  • Patent number: 7113364
    Abstract: The invention provides a casing for a storage apparatus having a first receiving portion for receiving a disc drive box in which a plurality of disc drives are received in a line, the first receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the disc drive box, and a second receiving portion for receiving a control portion box in which a plurality of control boards for executing a control relating to a data input and output process with respect to the disc drive are received in a line, the second receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the first receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinichi Nishiyama, Shigeaki Tanaka, Yoji Okabe, Tadaharu Maeda, Kentarou Abe
  • Publication number: 20060120192
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dummy canister which can cool canisters with good efficiency. Canisters 2A and dummy canisters 2B are attached in a mixed configuration to the storage part 1C of a storage device 1. Each dummy canister 2B is constructed so that this dummy canister can expand and contract in two stages in the attachment direction (which is also the direction in which the cooling air draft flows through). Among these dummy canisters 2B, the dummy canister 2B (1) that is adjacent to a canister 2A is set in a first shape, and has a shorter length. The other dummy canisters 2B (2) through 2B (5) are respectively set in a second shape, so that the length dimension of these dummy canisters is lengthened. As a result, the amount of the cooling air draft that flows around the dummy canister 2B (1) that is adjacent to the canister 2A (3) is relatively large, so that a large cooling air draft can be supplied to the canister 2A (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenichi Miyamoto, Yoji Okabe
  • Patent number: 6968516
    Abstract: Information on a plurality of IPs (intellectual properties) serving as LSI design assets is stored in a registered-IP database, from which IP-based operation manual data, specification data and design data are extracted, and each converted and synthesized according to common individual detailed specifics (product-type-based detailed specifics). The individual detailed specifics can be prepared by filling in blanks in a detailed-specific template extracted from the registered-IP database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinobu Kanda, Yoji Okabe, Tsutomu Mikami
  • Publication number: 20040261089
    Abstract: The invention provides a casing for a storage apparatus having a first receiving portion for receiving a disc drive box in which a plurality of disc drives are received in a line, the first receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the disc drive box, and a second receiving portion for receiving a control portion box in which a plurality of control boards for executing a control relating to a data input and output process with respect to the disc drive are received in a line, the second receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the first receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Shinichi Nishiyama, Shigeaki Tanaka, Yoji Okabe, Tadaharu Maeda, Kentarou Abe
  • Patent number: 6834339
    Abstract: A microprocessor is provided whose power consumption is reduced optimally according to an execution instruction code and an operational mode. In addition to a first PLA used in a normal operation, a second PLA dedicated for execution of certain instructions frequently used in a slow mode is provided. When instruction codes and state signals to be executed in the slow mode match data set in the second PLA, the operation of the first PLA is stopped, and the microprocessor is controlled according to a microcode output from the second PLA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shuji Kondo, Yoji Okabe, Hiroaki Asada
  • Publication number: 20040123250
    Abstract: Information on a plurality of IPs (intellectual properties) serving as LSI design assets is stored in a registered-IP database, from which IP-based operation manual data, specification data and design data are extracted, and each converted and synthesized according to common individual detailed specifics (product-type-based detailed specifics). The individual detailed specifics can be prepared by filling in blanks in a detailed-specific template extracted from the registered-IP database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shinobu Kanda, Yoji Okabe, Tsutomu Mikami
  • Publication number: 20020169948
    Abstract: A microprocessor is provided whose power consumption is reduced optimally according to an execution instruction code and an operational mode. In addition to a first PLA used in a normal operation, a second PLA dedicated for execution of certain instructions frequently used in a slow mode is provided. When instruction codes and state signals to be executed in the slow mode match data set in the second PLA, the operation of the first PLA is stopped, and the microprocessor is controlled according to a microcode output from the second PLA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shuji Kondo, Yoji Okabe, Hiroaki Asada