Patents by Inventor Akihiro Miyazaki
Akihiro Miyazaki 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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Patent number: 10948810Abstract: Provided is a projection-type image display apparatus in which dust collected on a filter can be removed more efficiently. The projection-type image display apparatus includes an image projection section configured to generate and project an image, a cabinet section that houses the image projection section in an interior and is provided with at least one or more air inlets, a passage section through which outside air taken in from the air inlet flows, a filter section provided in the passage section, an impact application section that strikes the filter section, and a control section that controls the impact application section so as to strike the filter section at a timing when the filter section vibrating by striking of the impact application section is moving toward the impact application section.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventor: Akihiro Miyazaki
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Patent number: 10859896Abstract: A lens adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a base section; a lens holding section that holds a lens having an optical axis in a Z-axis direction; an intermediate member disposed between the base section and the lens holding section; a first rotating cam that is disposed between the base section and the intermediate member, and is rotated about an optical axis of the lens; and a second rotating cam that is disposed between the intermediate member and the lens holding section, and is rotated about the optical axis of the lens. The intermediate member moves in a Y-axis direction together with the lens holding section during rotation of the first rotating cam, and restricts movement in the Y-axis direction of the lens holding section during rotation of the second rotating cam.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventor: Akihiro Miyazaki
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Patent number: 10761411Abstract: An imaging apparatus including a main unit, a grip, and an arm. The main unit includes an imaging device and imaging lens. The grip is configured to be gripped by a user. The arm includes a first attaching portion and a second attaching portion. The grip is attached to the first attaching portion, and the second attaching portion is attached to the main unit of the imaging apparatus. A position of the grip is adjustable, with respect to the main unit, about the second attaching portion. Further, an orientation of the grip is adjustable, with respect to the main unit, about the first attaching portion of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Naofumi Yoneda, Tatsuya Nishiyama, Kenji Himeno, Jun Ishida, Akihiro Miyazaki
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Patent number: 10585339Abstract: A dustproof apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a base portion and a cover portion. The base portion includes a connection portion to be connected to an external attachment portion and a holding portion that holds an image display apparatus. The cover portion includes an inlet, a filter portion provided at the inlet, and an outlet that discharges air sucked in from the inlet, the cover portion being attached to the base portion such that the cover portion covers the image display apparatus held by the holding portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Akihiro Miyazaki, Hironori Konno, Chiharu Tanaka
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Publication number: 20190377249Abstract: A lens adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a base section; a lens holding section that holds a lens having an optical axis in a Z-axis direction; an intermediate member disposed between the base section and the lens holding section; a first rotating cam that is disposed between the base section and the intermediate member, and is rotated about an optical axis of the lens, thereby causing the lens holding section to move in a Y-axis direction; and a second rotating cam that is disposed between the intermediate member and the lens holding section, and is rotated about the optical axis of the lens, thereby causing the lens holding section to move in an X-axis direction. The intermediate member moves in the Y-axis direction together with the lens holding section during rotation of the first rotating cam, and restricts movement in the Y-axis direction of the lens holding section during rotation of the second rotating cam.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventor: Akihiro MIYAZAKI
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Publication number: 20190199960Abstract: [Object] To provide a projection-type image display apparatus in which dust collected on a filter can be removed more efficiently. [Solution] A projection-type image display apparatus including: an image projection section configured to generate and project an image; a cabinet section that houses the image projection section in an interior and is provided with at least one or more air inlets; a passage section through which outside air taken in from the air inlet flows; a filter section provided in the passage section; an impact application section configured to strike the filter section; and a control section configured to control the impact application section so as to strike the filter section at a timing when the filter section vibrating by striking of the impact application section is moving toward the impact application section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventor: AKIHIRO MIYAZAKI
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Publication number: 20180356712Abstract: A dustproof apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a base portion and a cover portion. The base portion includes a connection portion to be connected to an external attachment portion and a holding portion that holds an image display apparatus. The cover portion includes an inlet, a filter portion provided at the inlet, and an outlet that discharges air sucked in from the inlet, the cover portion being attached to the base portion such that the cover portion covers the image display apparatus held by the holding portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Akihiro MIYAZAKI, Hironiri KONNO, Chiharu TANAKA
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Patent number: 10078926Abstract: A method includes obtaining, from a first device, first device identification information for identifying the first device; storing, in a memory, operation instruction information including second device identification information for identifying a second device to be inspected and operation record information including a result of inspection of the second device, the operation record information being created at a time of inspection of the second device; and making the operation record information stored in the memory editable in a case where the obtained first device identification information and the second device identification information included in the operation instruction information match each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshihiro Sugishita, Akihiro Miyazaki
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Publication number: 20170301161Abstract: A method includes obtaining, from a first device, first device identification information for identifying the first device; storing, in a memory, operation instruction information including second device identification information for identifying a second device to be inspected and operation record information including a result of inspection of the second device, the operation record information being created at a time of inspection of the second device; and making the operation record information stored in the memory editable in a case where the obtained first device identification information and the second device identification information included in the operation instruction information match each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: YOSHIHIRO SUGISHITA, AKIHIRO MIYAZAKI
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Publication number: 20170255084Abstract: An imaging apparatus including a main unit, a grip, and an arm. The main unit includes an imaging device and imaging lens. The grip is configured to be gripped by a user. The arm includes a first attaching portion and a second attaching portion. The grip is attached to the first attaching portion, and the second attaching portion is attached to the main unit of the imaging apparatus. A position of the grip is adjustable, with respect to the main unit, about the second attaching portion. Further, an orientation of the grip is adjustable, with respect to the main unit, about the first attaching portion of the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2015Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: NAOFUMI YONEDA, TATSUYA NISHIYAMA, KENJI HIMENO, JUN ISHIDA, AKIHIRO MIYAZAKI
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Patent number: 9602783Abstract: A first image taken by a first camera device in the plurality of camera devices and first imaging environment information indicating a first imaging environment of the first camera device at a time of taking the first image is acquired. By using a parameter table that manages imaging environment information indicating an imaging environment at a time of taking an image previously by a camera device and a recognition control parameter indicating a detector corresponding to an imaging environment, a first recognition control parameter indicating a first detector corresponding to third imaging environment that is identical or similar to the first imaging environment indicated by the first imaging environment information acquired from the first camera device is selected from the recognition control parameters. The first image acquired from the first camera device is recognized by using the first detector indicated by the selected first recognition control parameter.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshihiro Sugishita, Ryohei Wakai, Akihiro Miyazaki
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Patent number: 9513720Abstract: A stylus detecting device detects a pointed position which is a position pointed to by a stylus, and includes a first camera; a second camera; and a control unit including an axis detecting unit that detects a three-dimensional position and attitude of an axis of the stylus by using two images captured respectively by the first and second cameras, and a pointed position detecting unit that calculates as the pointed position a point of intersection between a straight line indicated by the axis of the stylus whose three-dimensional position and attitude have been detected by the axis detecting unit and a target plane having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the first and second cameras.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICAInventors: Shinsuke Ogata, Akihiro Miyazaki, Takeshi Shimamoto, Tomoo Kimura
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Patent number: 9420189Abstract: A management device performs a first determination to determine whether an imaging device can include an imaging area needed by any one of one or more existing applications, and an imaging area needed by a newly operated application in an imaging range determined by a zoom magnification, and if result of the first determination is affirmative, generate information indicating that the newly operated application can be installed in the imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuzo Kawamura, Ryohei Wakai, Akihiro Miyazaki
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Publication number: 20150365602Abstract: A management device performs a first determination to determine whether an imaging device can include an imaging area needed by any one of one or more existing applications, and an imaging area needed by a newly operated application in an imaging range determined by a zoom magnification, and if result of the first determination is affirmative, generate information indicating that the newly operated application can be installed in the imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: YUZO KAWAMURA, RYOHEI WAKAI, AKIHIRO MIYAZAKI
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Publication number: 20150363670Abstract: A first image taken by a first camera device in the plurality of camera devices and first imaging environment information indicating a first imaging environment of the first camera device at a time of taking the first image is acquired. By using a parameter table that manages imaging environment information indicating an imaging environment at a time of taking an image previously by a camera device and a recognition control parameter indicating a detector corresponding to an imaging environment, a first recognition control parameter indicating a first detector corresponding to third imaging environment that is identical or similar to the first imaging environment indicated by the first imaging environment information acquired from the first camera device is selected from the recognition control parameters. The first image acquired from the first camera device is recognized by using the first detector indicated by the selected first recognition control parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: YOSHIHIRO SUGISHITA, RYOHEI WAKAI, AKIHIRO MIYAZAKI
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Patent number: 8970697Abstract: An image distribution apparatus that ensures both privacy protection and security is provided. A private area storage section stores private areas relating to the privacy of users. A cutout area storage section stores, as a cutout area, an area requested by an identified user to be distributed. An image processing level storage section stores an image processing rule that defines an image processing level for each of areas having different levels of privacy.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of AmericaInventors: Satoshi Inami, Akihiro Miyazaki
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Patent number: 8898685Abstract: A cartridge drive apparatus includes a holder, a lock plate, and a drive unit. The holder is configured to hold a cartridge inserted therein. The lock plate is attached with respect to the holder to be movable in one of an insertion direction and a discharge direction of the cartridge and includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the cartridge. The drive unit is configured to drive the holder and the lock plate in one of the insertion direction and the discharge direction of the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Akihiro Miyazaki, Satoshi Muto, Hideyuki Takagi, Kenji Horiuchi, Tomio Hironaka, Takuji Nakamura
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Patent number: 8892909Abstract: A data processor comprises a decoder for decoding the compressed data into decoded data while reading the compressed data from a first data storage, a second data storage for storing therein the decoded data, a DA converter for converting the decoded data into an analog signal while reading the decoded data in real-time, a first controller for controlling the decoder to perform intermittent operation by executing a process between reading the compressed data and storing the decoded data at a speed faster than real-time, a clock/power controller for making a restriction of power consumption of the decoder and the first controller in downtime of the intermittent operation, a second controller for outputting a control signal in accordance with the storage state of the decoded data, and an activation controller for controlling the clock/power controller to lift the restriction in response to reception of the control signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Yoichi Nishida, Takayuki Ejima, Akihiro Miyazaki, Yasunori Sato
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Patent number: 8879202Abstract: A cartridge drive apparatus includes a hole detection lever and a hole detector. The hole detection lever is provided with a projection corresponding to an identification hole position of a first shell of a cartridge at an insertion completion position of the cartridge. The projection is supported with respect to the identification hole to be movable in an insertion direction. The movement of the projection in the insertion direction is limited depending on a position of a second shell separated from the first shell. The hole detector is configured to detect whether or not an identification hole is formed at an identification hole position depending on the amount of movement of the projection in the insertion direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kenji Horiuchi, Takuji Nakamura, Satoshi Muto, Akihiro Miyazaki
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Publication number: 20140285475Abstract: A stylus detecting device detects a pointed position which is a position pointed to by a stylus, and includes a first camera; a second camera; and a control unit including an axis detecting unit that detects a three-dimensional position and attitude of an axis of the stylus by using two images captured respectively by the first and second cameras, and a pointed position detecting unit that calculates as the pointed position a point of intersection between a straight line indicated by the axis of the stylus whose three-dimensional position and attitude have been detected by the axis detecting unit and a target plane having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the first and second cameras.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Shinsuke Ogata, Akihiro Miyazaki, Takeshi Shimamoto, Tomoo Kimura