Patents Assigned to CO
  • Patent number: 9990049
    Abstract: There is provided an information presentation apparatus. A detection unit detects whether another information presentation apparatus is within a predetermined range from an own apparatus. A specification unit specifies a theme in which a first user corresponding to the own apparatus is interested. An execution unit, in a case where it is found by communication with the other information presentation apparatus which is detected as being in the predetermined range from the own apparatus by the detection unit that there is a common theme between a theme in which a second user corresponding to the other information presentation apparatus is interested and the first user's interest theme which is specified by the specification unit, executes a notification operation to notify that the first user and the second user are interested in the common theme to the first user and the second user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masafumi Ono, Kunitoshi Yamamoto, Tomotaka Matsuyuki
  • Patent number: 9991988
    Abstract: Historical decoding can be performed in accordance with pilot signal retransmission or control information retransmission to reduce the amount network resources consumed during data recovery. In one example, historical decoding is achieved through retransmitting a sub-set of coded bits carried by an earlier transmission, which are compared with a corresponding portion of the original signal (stored in memory) to obtain improved channel state information (CSI) relating to that earlier transmission. In another example, historical decoding is achieved through communicating parity information related to a sub-set of the coded bits carried by an earlier transmission, which are used in accordance with a data aided CSI technique to obtain the improved CSI relating to that earlier transmission. In yet another example, historical decoding is achieved by re-transmitting control information carried by an earlier transmission, which is used to decode an original signal (stored in memory).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., LTD
    Inventors: Aaron James Callard, Hamidreza Farmanbar
  • Patent number: 9991604
    Abstract: A radar sensor for emitting and/or receiving wave-shaped electromagnetic signals, having at least one housing and at least one absorber. The absorber is disposed inside the housing and a surface of the absorber has raised rib-like sections which are disposed adjacently to one another on the surface of the absorber. The absorber is an injection molded component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.
    Inventors: Andreas John, Dietmar Philipp
  • Patent number: 9992669
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide an encryption method, a decryption method, and a related apparatus. The encryption method includes: generating a keystream, where the keystream is used to encrypt a part of data to be encrypted in an initial layer-3 message, and the part of data to be encrypted includes small data; generating, by performing an exclusive OR operation on the keystream and the initial layer-3 message, an initial layer-3 message in which the part of data is encrypted; and sending the initial layer-3 message in which the part of data is encrypted, where the initial layer-3 message includes an added encryption indication, and the encryption indication is used to indicate that the part of data to be encrypted in the initial layer-3 message is encrypted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lijia Zhang, Jing Chen
  • Patent number: 9991303
    Abstract: An image sensor structure is provided. The image sensor device structure includes a substrate, and the substrate includes an array region and a peripheral region. The image sensor device structure includes an anti-reflection layer formed on the substrate and a buffer layer formed on the anti-reflection layer. The image sensor device structure includes a first etch stop layer formed on the buffer layer and a metal grid structure formed on the first etch stop layer. The image sensor device structure also includes a dielectric layer formed on the metal grid structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Wen Hsu, Ching-Chung Su, Cheng-Hsien Chou, Jiech-Fun Lu, Shih-Pei Chou, Yeur-Luen Tu
  • Patent number: 9988741
    Abstract: Provided is a sapphire single crystal heat treatment method comprising the steps of: charging a sapphire single crystal into a chamber; raising the temperature in the chamber to a target temperature by heating the chamber; holding the temperature in the chamber at a constant temperature; and cooling the inside of the chamber to room temperature, wherein the temperature raising step comprises: a first temperature raising step of raising the temperature to a first set temperature at a temperature raising rate of 4° C./min to 5° C./min; and a second temperature raising step of raising the temperature to a second set temperature at a temperature raising rate of 1° C./min or less after the first temperature raising step has been completed. The temperature raising process is executed in a multi-stage, to reduce the temperature raising time and prevent a sapphire single crystal from being affected by heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hee Choon Lee, Yi Sik Choi, Sung Hwan Moon, Gye Won Jang, Bok Kee Na
  • Patent number: 9989806
    Abstract: A color conversion panel includes: a substrate; a plurality of light emitting regions on the substrate; and a light blocking region between adjacent light emitting regions among the plurality of light emitting regions, wherein the light emitting regions respectively comprise: a color filter disposed on the substrate; and a color conversion layer comprising at least one of a phosphor or a quantum dot and a polymer layer overlapping with at least one of the color filter and the substrate, and the light blocking region comprises a partition comprising at least two overlapping color filters of different colors from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang Keun Lee, Dong-Uk Kim, Young Min Kim, Hae II Park, Seung-Jin Baek, Kun Hee Jo
  • Patent number: 9990433
    Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for searching for and acquiring information under a computing environment. The apparatus includes: at least one input device configured to receive a first query input of a first query type and a second query input of a second query type; and a controller configured to output a query input window including a first display item corresponding to the first query input and a second display item corresponding to the second query input, to automatically switch, in response to receiving the first query input, the apparatus from a first state to receive the first query input of the first query type to a second state to receive the second query input of the second query type, and to obtain a search result according to a query based on the first query input and the second query input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Woo-shik Kang, Min-Jeong Kang, Won-Keun Kong, Ga-hyun Joo
  • Patent number: 9991392
    Abstract: To provide a novel semiconductor device which includes a transistor and a metal film containing Cu for a wiring, a signal line, or the like. The semiconductor device includes a first wiring, a second wiring, a first transistor, and a second transistor. The first wiring is electrically connected to a source or a drain of the first transistor, and the second wiring is electrically connected to a gate of the second transistor. The first wiring and the second wiring each include a Cu—X alloy film (X is Mn, Ni, Cr, Fe, Co, Mo, Ta, or Ti). The Cu—X alloy film in the first wiring is connected to the Cu—X alloy film in the second wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Junichi Koezuka, Yukinori Shima, Masami Jintyou, Takashi Hamochi, Satoshi Higano, Shunpei Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 9991866
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a common mode filter including: at least four coil layers, each layer having a primary coil and a secondary coil; and discontinuous parts made of an insulating material each extending between starting points of each of the primary coil and the secondary coil positioned on the lowest layer among the coil layers to ending points of each of the primary coil and the secondary coil positioned on the highest layer among the coil layers. The primary coils are connected in series from the lowest layer to the highest layer, and the secondary coils are connected in series from the lowest layer to the highest layer. The common mode filter is able to be miniaturized and has improved impedance characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Geon Se Chang, Won Chul Sim, Jeong Min Cho
  • Patent number: 9991890
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a driver circuit including a normally-on thin film transistor, which driver circuit ensures a small malfunction and highly reliable operation. The driver circuit includes a static shift register including an inverter circuit having a first transistor and a second transistor, and a switch including a third transistor. The first to third transistors each include a semiconductor layer of an oxide semiconductor and are depletion-mode transistors. An amplitude voltage of clock signals for driving the third transistor is higher than a power supply voltage for driving the inverter circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun Koyama, Hiroyuki Miyake
  • Patent number: 9989994
    Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus enabling an electronic device to execute various functions when a flip cover is closed, in which if a screen is covered with or closed by a cover device for the electronic device, a covered area including at least a part of the remaining area of the screen except for an open area is activated, and a function corresponding to a user input inputted onto the covered area is executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Joon Jeon, Geon-Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 9986812
    Abstract: In order to appropriately assist with the application of makeup even when trends in makeup techniques change over time, a server of a makeup application assistance system includes: a makeup technique collection unit that collects information on practical makeup techniques from each of a plurality of people, said information representing makeup techniques selected as targets for practice in the application of makeup by said people; a makeup technique analysis unit that analyzes the information on practical makeup techniques that was collected, and determines a selection criteria for the makeup techniques to be presented to a user; and a makeup technique presentation unit that selects makeup techniques on the basis of the selection criteria that were determined, and presents suggested makeup technique information, which represents the selected makeup techniques, to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tomofumi Yamanashi, Rieko Asai, Aoi Muta, Chie Nishi, Kaori Ajiki
  • Patent number: 9986792
    Abstract: A snap button includes a male retaining member and a female retaining member. The male retaining member includes a base, a hollow cylinder, and at least one protrusion portion. The hollow cylinder is disposed on the base, the at least one protrusion portion is disposed on the base and at a periphery of the hollow cylinder. The female retaining member includes a main body which has a hollow tube body. The hollow cylinder is housed through the hollow tube body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: ZENTAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tong-Pie Chen
  • Patent number: 9991859
    Abstract: Provided is a power amplification module that supports a plurality of communication systems. The power amplification module includes: two power amplifiers that can be selectively connected in parallel with each other; a switch that, in accordance with one communication system selected from among the plurality of communication systems, selects one power amplifier that is to operate by itself from among the two power amplifiers or selects the two power amplifiers and connects the two power amplifiers in parallel with each other; and a phase correction circuit that, when the two power amplifiers are both selected, corrects a phase difference by being selectively connected between the outputs of the two selected power amplifiers such that a phase difference is not generated between the output signals of the two selected power amplifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki Tsutsui, Fumio Harima
  • Patent number: 9989420
    Abstract: A temperature sensitive element in a temperature sensor includes a covering member formed from alumina and aluminosilicate glass, and the volume ratio of the alumina to the aluminosilicate glass (the alumina/the aluminosilicate glass) in the covering member is 30 vol %/70 vol %. The aluminosilicate glass contained in the covering member is high heat-resistant glass having a softening point of 900° C. or higher. The covering member can hold output lines and pads and can restrain separation of the output lines from the pads and separation of the pads from a ceramic substrate even in an environment of higher temperature as compared with the case where the covering member is formed of the aluminosilicate glass only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seiji Oya, Toshiya Oya
  • Patent number: 9991462
    Abstract: An organic light emitting display device is provided according to the present disclosure. An organic light emitting display device comprising a first planarization layer configured to planarize an upper portion of a circuit element on a substrate, an inorganic layer comprising a first out-gassing pattern on the first planarization layer, a second planarization layer configured to planarize an upper portion of the inorganic layer and a metal layer comprising a second out-gassing pattern on the second planarization layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jongchan Park, ChangJae Jang, JungChul Kim, JaeSik Hwang, Minji Han
  • Patent number: 9988556
    Abstract: Described in preferred embodiments are UV curable coating compositions including a unique blend of aliphatic urethane acrylate resins. Also described are coated articles and methods for their production involving the use of the coating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Eileen M. Weber
  • Patent number: 9989818
    Abstract: Provided are display device. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device comprising a first substrate, a gate wiring which is formed on the first substrate and extends in a first direction, a data wiring which is insulated from the gate wiring, intersects the gate wiring, and extends in a second direction, and a pixel electrode which comprises a first subpixel electrode to which a first data voltage is applied from the data wiring and a second subpixel electrode to which a second data voltage lower than the first data voltage is applied from the data wiring, wherein the first subpixel electrode is surrounded by the second subpixel electrode, and the second subpixel electrode does not overlap the data wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Jin Jeon, Sang Uk Lim, Mee Hye Jung
  • Patent number: 9991290
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for preventing a breaking and poor contact, without increasing the number of steps, thereby forming an integrated circuit with high driving performance and reliability. The present invention applies a photo mask or a reticle each of which is provided with a diffraction grating pattern or with an auxiliary pattern formed of a semi-translucent film having a light intensity reducing function to a photolithography step for forming wires in an overlapping portion of wires. And a conductive film to serve as a lower wire of a two-layer structure is formed, and then, a resist pattern is formed so that a first layer of the lower wire and a second layer narrower than the first layer are formed for relieving a steep step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masayuki Sakakura, Hideto Ohnuma, Hideaki Kuwabara