Patents Assigned to Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
  • Signal quality monitoring apparatus and method
    Patent number: 11088789
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a signal quality monitoring apparatus includes a signal processor, a comparator and a determiner. The processor obtains output signals from a first transmitter and a second transmitter which are mutually redundant and respectively reproduce digital broadcast signals based on a common origin signal, and generates a first signal based on the output signal from the first transmitter and a second signal based on the output signal from the second transmitter. The comparator compares the first signal and the second signal. The determiner determines a quality of the digital broadcast signal based on a result of the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Kenichi Matsushita, Mikihiko Iwaida, Noboru Taga, Hideki Ono
  • Paper sheet processing apparatus and paper sheet processing method
    Patent number: 11084674
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a paper sheet processing apparatus includes a conveyance device with a conveyor belt, and an inspection device configured to inspect a paper sheet conveyed by the conveyor belt. The inspection device includes an image detection device configured to capture an image of the paper sheet and the conveyor belt and obtain an image of the paper sheet and the conveyor belt, an image processing device configured to detect a degradation level of the conveyor belt based on an belt image of the conveyor belt, and a controller configured to transmit information encouraging replacement of the conveyor belt to a monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventor: Atsushi Seki
  • Battery
    Patent number: 11081757
    Abstract: According to embodiments, a battery includes: a rectangular box-shaped battery case, an inner portion of which is sealed; a battery module housed in the battery case and being an aggregation of a plurality of battery cells; and a tubular heat resistant sheet arranged between the battery case and the battery module in a state of covering an entire side surface of an inner wall surface of the battery case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Takaya Ogawa, Keitaro Hino, Tadashi Fujisawa, Shinya Aikawa, Hiroaki Asai, Tomonori Ezoe, Seiji Ito
  • SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE, SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20210232947
    Abstract: This signal processing device includes one or more processors. The processors receive, as an input, an input signal that is a third signal obtained by superposing a second signal on a first signal or a fourth signal obtained by converting the third signal, and estimate a feature of the first signal on the basis of the input signal. The processors execute inference on the basis of the feature and outputs an inference result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tenta SASAYA, Takashi WATANABE, Toshiyuki ONO
  • PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IC CARD
    Publication number: 20210224786
    Abstract: A portable electronic device of an embodiment includes a first value information storage unit, a second value information storage unit, a transaction processing unit, and a switching processing unit. The first value information storage unit stores first value information corresponding to a remaining amount of an amount paid in advance. The second value information storage unit stores second value information capable of being used in a credit transaction settlement. The transaction processing unit performs a prepaid settlement process of performing a settlement by subtracting the first value information stored by the first value information storage unit in accordance with an amount of a transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicants: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventor: Ariyuki KISHIMOTO
  • Street information processing system, client and server applied to street information processing system, and method and program of the same
    Patent number: 11070622
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a client includes a street information collection unit for collecting street information near an arrangement place, a provision determination unit for determining whether the street information collected by the street information collection unit is information required to be provided to the server, and a first transmission unit for transmitting the street information, which is determined to be required to be provided by determination of the provision determination unit, to the server, with client identification information for identifying the client.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Shinichi Kurihara, Hiroyuki Abe, Daisuke Takasaki, Shingo Yasunami, Hideki Ueno, Yasuo Ooya, Sunao Wada, Yuri Komori
  • Active material, active material composite material, electrode, secondary battery, battery pack, and vehicle
    Patent number: 11063256
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an active material is provided. The active material includes particles of a monoclinic niobium titanium composite oxide. The particles include primary particles. The primary particles have an average aspect ratio of 5 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Harada, Norio Takami, Taro Fukaya, Takuya Iwasaki
  • INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
    Publication number: 20210204211
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, an information processing apparatus comprises a device interface, a network interface, a power supply part, a battery and a control part. A power supply part is configured to supply electric power from an external power supply. A control part is configured to: perform a conversion process on data from a terminal device, and transmit the data to a network; and when the power supply from the power supply part is stopped, transmit, to another information processing apparatus through the network interface, a first message indicating that a pass-through mode in which data is relayed between the terminal device and the network without being subjected to the conversion process is set, and set the pass-through mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Keita TANIGUCHI, Issei HATANAKA
  • Holding device, transport system, and controller
    Patent number: 11045946
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a holding device includes a holder and a controller. The holder is configured to hold an object. The controller is configured to determine a holding posture and a holding position of the holder with respect to the object so that at least one of protrusion of the holder from an outer shape of the object and protrusion of the object from an outer shape of the holder satisfies a predetermined condition when viewed in a direction in which the object and the holder overlap each other, based on information indicating the outer shape of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Haruna Eto, Akihito Ogawa, Kazuma Komoda, Seiji Tokura
  • Transporter, transport system, and controller
    Patent number: 11040446
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a transporter includes a holder, a moving mechanism, a sensor, an operation controller, and a parameter estimator. The holder is configured to hold an object. The moving mechanism is configured to move the holder. The sensor is provided at the holder or the moving mechanism. The operation controller is configured to execute a test operation of moving the holder in a state in which the object is held by the holder. The parameter estimator is configured to estimate at least one parameter relating to the object based on a result of detection acquired by the sensor during the test operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventor: Hideichi Nakamoto
  • INSPECTION APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM STORING INSPECTION PROGRAM
    Publication number: 20210181124
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, an inspection apparatus includes a communication interface and a processor. The communication interface acquires package information regarding a package being conveyed by a sorter that sorts the package and an operation signal generated based on an operation of an operator. The processor outputs reference information, based on past history in which inspection-result information indicating whether or not the package is a regulated-article candidate, generated based on the operation signal, and the package information are associated together, and the package information newly acquired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Yuka WATANABE, Takuma AKAGI, Masanori SATO, Kenichi SHIMOYAMA
  • INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20210183528
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an information processing apparatus for precisely estimating a state of equipment. An information processing apparatus as one embodiment of the present invention includes: an acquirer; a calculator; and a determiner. The acquirer is configured to acquire first data about a predetermined target. The calculator is configured to calculate distribution of magnitude of a value included in the first data. The determiner is configured to determine a portion of a width of the distribution as a specific range used for estimating a state of the target based on the distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shigeru MAYA, Ken UENO
  • HYDROGEN PEROXIDE WATER MANUFACTURING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210179455
    Abstract: A hydrogen peroxide water manufacturing device includes an ejector unit including an introduction-side diameter-increasing portion to which water to be treated is introduced, a nozzle portion connected to the introduction-side diameter-increasing portion and having an introduction opening to which a source gas containing oxygen gas is introduced from outside, on a side wall, and a discharge-side diameter-increasing portion that is connected to the nozzle portion and from which the water to be treated mixed with the source gas is discharged, and an electrolysis unit disposed downstream of the ejector unit and including electrolytic electrodes to electrolyze the discharged water to be treated mixed with the source gas and generate hydrogen peroxide by using the source gas as a source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Naohiko SHIMURA, Seiichi MURAYAMA, Kanako NAKAJIMA, Ryutaro MAKISE, Kie KUBO
  • NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION METHOD AND NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210181011
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a nondestructive inspection method includes: detecting, by a plurality of sensors installed in a truck that supports a vehicle body, an elastic wave generated when a lifting member inserted between the vehicle body and the truck moves the vehicle body up and down; and estimating, by an evaluation device, a position of a defect in the truck, based on the elastic wave detected by the plurality of sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuo WATABE, Toshiki TAKAYASU, Takashi USUI, Yoshiyuki SAKAMOTO, Isao TAKAHASHI
  • PICKING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20210162606
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a picking system includes a picking robot, a distance sensor, an analysis unit, a storage unit, and a robot controller. The picking robot includes a robot arm configured to grip and move an item according to a command including identification information of the item. The robot controller is configured to control a moving speed of the robot arm when the item passes through a measurement range in accordance with a determination of a determination unit configured to determine whether the identification information of the item gripped by the picking robot is included in a database stored in the storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventor: Kana SEKIGUCHI
  • MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20210168333
    Abstract: A monitoring system of an embodiment includes an acquirer, an extractor, an encryption processor, and a generator. The acquirer is configured to acquire, from one or more monitoring cameras that capture an image of a work area in which presented information to be input is input to an input terminal, a captured image captured by the one or more monitoring cameras. The extractor is configured to extract the information to be input from the captured image acquired by the acquirer. The encryption processor is configured to encrypt the information to be input extracted by the extractor. The generator is configured to generate a replaced image in which the information to be input is made invisible, the replaced image comprising a partial image that displays information encrypted by the encryption processor at a position of the information to be input in the captured image acquired by the acquirer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicants: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventor: Masahiro NOZAKI
  • Amplification apparatus and transmission apparatus
    Patent number: 11025211
    Abstract: An amplification apparatus as the embodiment of the present invention includes a switching amplifier and an adjuster. The switching amplifier is driven on the basis of a control signal and amplifies an input signal to be amplified to generate an amplified signal. The adjuster adjusts the control signal before it is inputted into the switching amplifier. Specifically, the adjuster adjusts at least one of a pulse width of the control signal and a delay time of the control signal with respect to the signal to be amplified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Yamaoka, Keiichi Yamaguchi, Yuuki Funahashi
  • OZONE GENERATION DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY FOR OZONE GENERATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210147233
    Abstract: An ozone generation device includes an inverter, an ozone generator, and a reactor. The inverter turns on and off a switching element by pulse width modulation (PWM) control to convert DC power into AC power. In the ozone generator, voltage of the AC power is applied to a dielectric electrode, and discharge is generated in raw material gas flowing in a discharge gap between the dielectric electrode and a metal electrode, so that ozone is generated by the discharge. The reactor is connected in series to a dielectric electrode, and reduces an inrush current that flows through the dielectric electrode when the switching element is switched from off to on by the PWM control by the inverter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicants: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Takaaki MURATA, Yuji OKITA, Michiko HASHIMOTO, Kie KUBO, Hiroshi MOCHIKAWA
  • Cage induction motor
    Patent number: 11011964
    Abstract: A cage induction motor includes a rotor core that is rotatable about a central axis, and a shaft to which the rotor core is fixed. The rotor core includes an annular yoke and a plurality of spokes. The yoke supports at least one conductor. The plurality of spokes are arranged apart from one another in a circumferential direction of the yoke, are provided between the yoke and the shaft, and support the yoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignees: CENTRAL JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Kenji Sato, Takafumi Fukushima, Daisuke Misu, Makoto Matsushita, Toshio Hasebe
  • COMMUNICATION CONTROL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210144175
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a communication control device is connected between a device and a network, and it includes a first communication unit, a second communication unit, and a controller. The first communication unit transmits and receives data to and from the device. The second communication unit transmits and receives data to and from the network. The controller receives data from the device via the first communication unit and determines based on the data whether the device is under attack. When it is determined that the device is under attack, the controller blocks communications with the network and acquires attack information regarding the attack on the device from the device via the first communication unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventor: Issei HATANAKA