Patents by Inventor Akihiko Saitoh
Akihiko Saitoh 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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Publication number: 20210232287Abstract: A detection device includes: a substrate having a sensor region in which photosensors are arranged in a first direction and a second direction. In the sensor region, the substrate includes: read control scan lines extending in the first direction and configured to transmit read control signals; and output signal lines extending in the second direction. The photosensors includes: dummy elements comprising first photodiodes and arranged along a contour of the sensor region; and detection elements comprising second photodiodes and arranged on an inner side of a dummy region in which the dummy elements are arranged. The dummy elements are coupled to neither the read control scan lines nor the output signal lines. The detection elements are coupled to the read control scan lines and the output signal lines and are configured to, after receiving the read control signals, output signals generated by the first photodiodes to the output signal lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventor: Akihiko SAITOH
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Publication number: 20210055589Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a driver, a first pixel circuit disposed apart from the driver in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a second pixel circuit separated further from the driver than the first pixel circuit in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a first pixel electrode overlapping the driver in plan view, a second pixel electrode overlapping the first pixel circuit in plan view, a first relay line electrically connecting the first pixel circuit and the first pixel electrode to each other, and a second relay line electrically connecting the second pixel circuit and the second pixel electrode to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Masaya TAMAKI, Akihiko SAITOH
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Publication number: 20200402471Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal panel and a controller. The liquid crystal panel includes a pixel with a pixel memory circuit configured to store a video signal, and a plurality of polarity signal output circuits controlled by a polarity control signal and configured to supply a polarity signal to the pixel. The controller supplies the polarity control signal to the liquid crystal panel. Each of the polarity signal output circuit sequentially outputs a polarity signal of polarity corresponding to the polarity control signal supplied by the controller. The controller outputs a clock signal to drive each of the polarity signal output circuit to the liquid crystal panel in a certain period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Shigeru ITO, Akihiko SAITOH, Hirotaka HAYASHI
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Patent number: 10845629Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a driver, a first pixel circuit disposed apart from the driver in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a second pixel circuit separated further from the driver than the first pixel circuit in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a first pixel electrode overlapping the driver in plan view, a second pixel electrode overlapping the first pixel circuit in plan view, a first relay line electrically connecting the first pixel circuit and the first pixel electrode to each other, and a second relay line electrically connecting the second pixel circuit and the second pixel electrode to each other.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Masaya Tamaki, Akihiko Saitoh
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Publication number: 20200004071Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a driver, a first pixel circuit disposed apart from the driver in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a second pixel circuit separated further from the driver than the first pixel circuit in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a first pixel electrode overlapping the driver in plan view, a second pixel electrode overlapping the first pixel circuit in plan view, a first relay line electrically connecting the first pixel circuit and the first pixel electrode to each other, and a second relay line electrically connecting the second pixel circuit and the second pixel electrode to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Masaya Tamaki, Akihiko Saitoh
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Patent number: 10459262Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a driver, a first pixel circuit disposed apart from the driver in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a second pixel circuit separated further from the driver than the first pixel circuit in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a first pixel electrode overlapping the driver in plan view, a second pixel electrode overlapping the first pixel circuit in plan view, a first relay line electrically connecting the first pixel circuit and the first pixel electrode to each other, and a second relay line electrically connecting the second pixel circuit and the second pixel electrode to each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Masaya Tamaki, Akihiko Saitoh
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Patent number: 9817291Abstract: According to one embodiment, provide is a liquid crystal display device that suppresses potential change of a common electrode caused by potential change of a signal line. An electrode part is provided on an array substrate so as to surround a display region. A signal line is provided on the array substrate so as to be located in the display region. A passivation film is provided on the array substrate so as to cover at least the signal line and the electrode part. A one-side opening part is provided continuously along an edge part of the display region on the passivation film so that the electrode part is disposed. The common electrode is provided on the array substrate so that a part of the common electrode is located at the one-side opening part and another part of the common electrode is located facing the signal line on the passivation film.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Koji Yamamoto, Akihiko Saitoh, Seiichi Sato, Nobuko Fukuoka
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Publication number: 20170269413Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a driver, a first pixel circuit disposed apart from the driver in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a second pixel circuit separated further from the driver than the first pixel circuit in plan view but electrically connected to the driver, a first pixel electrode overlapping the driver in plan view, a second pixel electrode overlapping the first pixel circuit in plan view, a first relay line electrically connecting the first pixel circuit and the first pixel electrode to each other, and a second relay line electrically connecting the second pixel circuit and the second pixel electrode to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Masaya Tamaki, Akihiko Saitoh
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Patent number: 9589528Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes signal lines, scanning lines, pixel switching elements, a signal line driving circuit, a scanning line driving circuit and a display pixel, wherein the signal line driving circuit is configured to apply a voltage, which is identical to a voltage of the counter-electrode, to all the signal lines when a control signal, which is supplied from an outside of the insulative substrate, is at a first logic level, and the scanning line driving circuit is configured to turn on all the pixel switching elements when the control signal is at the first logic level, and to turn off the pixel switching elements at different timings when the control signal is at a second logic level.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.Inventors: Masaki Miyatake, Akihiko Saitoh
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Patent number: 9491843Abstract: A circuit board includes an insulating film extending from an active area for displaying images to a peripheral area surrounding the active area. A circumference wiring is arranged in an aperture penetrating the insulating film and extending from the aperture to the active area on the insulating film so as to cross an edge of the aperture. The shape of the edge of the aperture which the circumference wiring crosses includes at least one concave portion and one convex portion, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventor: Akihiko Saitoh
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Publication number: 20160223876Abstract: According to one embodiment, provide is a liquid crystal display device that suppresses potential change of a common electrode caused by potential change of a signal line. An electrode part is provided on an array substrate so as to surround a display region. A signal line is provided on the array substrate so as to be located in the display region. A passivation film is provided on the array substrate so as to cover at least the signal line and the electrode part. A one-side opening part is provided continuously along an edge part of the display region on the passivation film so that the electrode part is disposed. The common electrode is provided on the array substrate so that a part of the common electrode is located at the one-side opening part and another part of the common electrode is located facing the signal line on the passivation film.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Koji YAMAMOTO, Akihiko SAITOH, Seiichi SATO, Nobuko FUKUOKA
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Patent number: 9392680Abstract: A plasma generator 1 includes a first electrode 12 provided in a gas storage section 5; and a second electrode 13 separated from the first electrode 12 and provided in a manner such that at least the portion coupled with the first electrode 12 is in contact with a liquid 17 in a liquid storage section 4. Electric discharge is caused between the first electrode 12 and the second electrode 13 so as to produce plasma in a gas region in the liquid 17 in the liquid storage section and produce hydroxyl radical from water contained in the liquid 17 and oxygen contained in the gas. A voltage controller 60 controls a voltage applied by a plasma power source 15 depending on conditions.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Wataru Sanematsu, Akihiko Saitoh, Kenji Narita, Masaharu Machi
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Publication number: 20160093265Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes signal lines, scanning lines, pixel switching elements, a signal line driving circuit, a scanning line driving circuit and a display pixel, wherein the signal line driving circuit is configured to apply a voltage, which is identical to a voltage of the counter-electrode, to all the signal lines when a control signal, which is supplied from an outside of the insulative substrate, is at a first logic level, and the scanning line driving circuit is configured to turn on all the pixel switching elements when the control signal is at the first logic level, and to turn off the pixel switching elements at different timings when the control signal is at a second logic level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Masaki MIYATAKE, Akihiko SAITOH
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Patent number: 9275597Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes signal lines, scanning lines, pixel switching elements, a signal line driving circuit, a scanning line driving circuit and a display pixel, wherein the signal line driving circuit is configured to apply a voltage, which is identical to a voltage of the counter-electrode, to all the signal lines when a control signal, which is supplied from an outside of the insulative substrate, is at a first logic level, and the scanning line driving circuit is configured to turn on all the pixel switching elements when the control signal is at the first logic level, and to turn off the pixel switching elements at different timings when the control signal is at a second logic level.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Masaki Miyatake, Akihiko Saitoh
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Patent number: 9142178Abstract: In one embodiment, first and second driver circuits are arranged interposing a matrix of pixels. A timing control circuit is electrically connected with the first and second driver circuits. The first driver circuit including a first sequential circuit is electrically connected with the odd scanning lines, and supplies scanning signals to the odd signal lines in order. The second driver circuit including a second sequential circuit is electrically connected with the even scanning lines, and supplies the scanning signals to the even scanning lines in order. The timing control circuit generates first and second synchronization signals, and supplies the first synchronization signal to the first driver circuit and the second synchronization signal to the second driver circuit. The first and second driver circuits supply the scanning signals to the scanning lines in order for every line upon receiving the first synchronization signal and the second synchronization signal from the timing control circuit.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.Inventor: Akihiko Saitoh
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Publication number: 20140285413Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes signal lines, scanning lines, pixel switching elements, a signal line driving circuit, a scanning line driving circuit and a display pixel, wherein the signal line driving circuit is configured to apply a voltage, which is identical to a voltage of the counter-electrode, to all the signal lines when a control signal, which is supplied from an outside of the insulative substrate, is at a first logic level, and the scanning line driving circuit is configured to turn on all the pixel switching elements when the control signal is at the first logic level, and to turn off the pixel switching elements at different timings when the control signal is at a second logic level.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Masaki Miyatake, Akihiko Saitoh
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Publication number: 20140104804Abstract: A circuit board includes an insulating film extending from an active area for displaying images to a peripheral area surrounding the active area. A circumference wiring is arranged in an aperture penetrating the insulating film and extending from the aperture to the active area on the insulating film so as to cross an edge of the aperture. The shape of the edge of the aperture which the circumference wiring crosses includes at least one concave portion and one convex portion, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Japan Display Inc.Inventor: Akihiko SAITOH
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Publication number: 20130334955Abstract: A plasma generator includes: a liquid containing part containing water; a gas containing part; and a partition wall part that separates the liquid containing part and the gas containing part and is provided with a gas passage through which the gas in the gas containing part is led to the liquid containing part. The plasma generator is also provided with a first electrode arranged in the gas containing part and a second electrode arranged to be in contact with the liquid in the liquid containing part. The plasma generator is further provided with: a gas supply unit which supplies the gas to the gas containing part; a plasma power supply unit; and a projected part which serves as a drainage promotion part that prevents the liquid from remaining in the gas passage after the liquid in the liquid containing part is drained.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Akihiko Saitoh, Wataru Sanematsu, Kenji Narita, Satoshi Nakayama
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Publication number: 20130333841Abstract: A plasma generator (1) comprises: a liquid containing part (3) which contains a liquid (6) including water; a gas containing part (4) which contains a gas; and a partition wall part (5) that separates the liquid containing part and the gas containing part from each other and is provided with a gas passage (5a) through which the gas in the gas containing part is led to the liquid containing part. The plasma generator (1) is also provided with a first electrode (10) that is arranged in the gas containing part and a second electrode (11) that is arranged so as to be in contact with the liquid in the liquid containing part. The plasma generator (1) is further provided with: a gas supply unit (9) which supplies the gas to the gas containing part; a plasma power supply unit (13); and a liquid inflow prevention device (a control unit (14)) which prevents the liquid from flowing into the gas containing part from the liquid containing part through the gas passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Kenji Narita, Wataru Sanematsu, Akihiko Saitoh, Satoshi Nakayama
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Publication number: 20130299090Abstract: A plasma generator 1 includes: a liquid storage section 4 that stores a liquid containing water; a gas storage section 5 that stores a gas; a partition 3 provided with a gas passage 3a to introduce the gas in the gas storage section 5 into the liquid storage section 4 and separating the liquid storage section 4 from the gas storage section 5; a first electrode 12 provided in the gas storage section 5; and a second electrode 13 separated from the first electrode 12 and provided in a manner such that at least the portion coupled with the first electrode 12 is in contact with the liquid in the liquid storage section 4. A predetermined voltage is applied between the first electrode 12 and the second electrode 13 while the second electrode 13 is grounded.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Akihiko Saitoh, Wataru Sanematsu, Kenji Narita, Masaharu Machi