Patents by Inventor Akio Ishihara
Akio Ishihara 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: 20240106229Abstract: An on-board control device includes a plurality of relays, a control unit, and a plurality of current detection units. The plurality of current detection units detect the value of current that flows through respective branch paths. The relays switch between an allowance state of allowing current flow on the respective branch paths and a shut off state of shutting off the current flow. If an anomalous state determined in advance is detected, the control unit switches the relay provided on a specific branch path on which the current value is increasing at the fastest rate among the plurality of branch paths to the shut off state, based on the detection results of the current detection units.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventor: Akio ISHIHARA
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Patent number: 11772585Abstract: A wiring system for an automobile includes: a first connection device connected to a corresponding one of electrical components so as to communicate with and supply power to the corresponding electrical component; and a plurality of second connection devices each connected to a corresponding one of the electrical components so as to communicate with and supply power to the corresponding electrical component, wherein a bus communication line sequentially passes through the first connection device and the plurality of second connection devices, and is branched so as to communicate with the electrical components in the first connection device and the plurality of second connection devices, and a plurality of power sources mounted in the automobile are connected to the first connection device and integrated, and electric power supplied from the plurality of power sources is distributed from the first connection device to the plurality of second connection devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Yutaka Matsumura, Akio Ishihara, Shinya Itou
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Patent number: 11731571Abstract: Provided is a wiring junction box for branching a wire connected to a plurality of ECUs mounted in a vehicle, including: a power input terminal connected to an electrical storage device supplying electric power to the ECUs; a plurality of power output terminals respectively outputting electric power input from the power input terminal to the plurality of ECUs; a communication device-side communication port connected to a communication device communicating with the ECUs; and a plurality of ECU-side communication ports respectively connected to the plurality of ECUs, wherein the wire includes a power line for connecting the power input terminal and the power output terminals and a communication line for connecting the communication device-side communication port and the ECU-side communication ports, the power line branches according to the number of power output terminals, and the communication line branches according to the number of ECU-side communication ports.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Akio Ishihara
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Patent number: 11679729Abstract: Provided is a power distribution apparatus that can be shared by vehicles having different configurations related to power supply. The power distribution apparatus distributes power supplied from a battery mounted in a vehicle to a plurality of loads mounted in the vehicle and connected to a power line connected to the battery and a plurality of power lines connected to the plurality of loads, the apparatus including: a first power supply path that is to be electrically connected to the power line connected to the battery and a power line connected to a first system load mounted in the vehicle; and a second power supply path that is not to be connected to the power line connected to the battery, and is to be electrically connected to a power line connected to a second system load mounted in the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Hayaki Murata, Akio Ishihara
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Publication number: 20220396222Abstract: A wiring system for an automobile includes: a first connection device connected to a corresponding one of electrical components so as to communicate with and supply power to the corresponding electrical component; and a plurality of second connection devices each connected to a corresponding one of the electrical components so as to communicate with and supply power to the corresponding electrical component, wherein a bus communication line sequentially passes through the first connection device and the plurality of second connection devices, and is branched so as to communicate with the electrical components in the first connection device and the plurality of second connection devices, and a plurality of power sources mounted in the automobile are connected to the first connection device and integrated, and electric power supplied from the plurality of power sources is distributed from the first connection device to the plurality of second connection devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Yutaka MATSUMURA, Akio ISHIHARA, Shinya ITOU
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Publication number: 20220144192Abstract: Provided is a wiring junction box for branching a wire connected to a plurality of ECUs mounted in a vehicle, including: a power input terminal connected to an electrical storage device supplying electric power to the ECUs; a plurality of power output terminals respectively outputing electric power input from the power input terminal to the plurality of ECUs; a communication device-side communication port connected to a communication device communicating with the ECUs; and a plurality of ECU-side communication ports respectively connected to the plurality of ECUs, wherein the wire includes a power line for connecting the power input terminal and the power output terminals and a communication line for connecting the communication device-side communication port and the ECU-side communication ports, the power line branches according to the number of power output terminals, and the communication line branches according to the number of ECU-side communication ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventor: Akio Ishihara
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Publication number: 20220032866Abstract: Provided is a power distribution apparatus that can be shared by vehicles having different configurations related to power supply. The power distribution apparatus distributes power supplied from a battery mounted in a vehicle to a plurality of loads mounted in the vehicle and connected to a power line connected to the battery and a plurality of power lines connected to the plurality of loads, the apparatus including: a first power supply path that is to be electrically connected to the power line connected to the battery and a power line connected to a first system load mounted in the vehicle; and a second power supply path that is not to be connected to the power line connected to the battery, and is to be electrically connected to a power line connected to a second system load mounted in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Hayaki Murata, Akio Ishihara
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Patent number: 11235718Abstract: A vehicle including: a battery box inside of which a plurality of battery cells are provided, auxiliary equipment that can operate using electrical power, a travel system that can travel using electrical power, and a branch box that electrically connects the battery cells and the auxiliary equipment, and that electrically connects the battery cells and the travel system.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Masahiro Hagi, Akio Ishihara, Tomohiro Taniguchi
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Publication number: 20210268975Abstract: A vehicle including: a battery box inside of which a plurality of battery cells are provided, auxiliary equipment that can operate using electrical power, a travel system that can travel using electrical power, and a branch box that electrically connects the battery cells and the auxiliary equipment, and that electrically connects the battery cells and the travel system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicants: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Masahiro HAGI, Akio ISHIHARA, Tomohiro TANIGUCHI
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Patent number: 10985357Abstract: In a battery wiring module that is attached to a unit cell group, a configuration that can inhibit noise propagation to signal lines is implemented in a more compact manner. A battery wiring module is attached to a unit cell group in which a plurality of unit cells are aligned. The battery wiring module includes: a wiring pattern configured as a signal transmission path on one side of a board main body portion; and a guard pattern that is formed in the vicinity of the wiring pattern on the one side of the board main body portion, and is kept at a predetermined reference potential while being insulated from the wiring pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Akio Ishihara
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Publication number: 20190245185Abstract: In a battery wiring module that is attached to a unit cell group, a configuration that can inhibit noise propagation to signal lines is implemented in a more compact manner. A battery wiring module is attached to a unit cell group in which a plurality of unit cells are aligned. The battery wiring module includes: a wiring pattern configured as a signal transmission path on one side of a board main body portion; and a guard pattern that is formed in the vicinity of the wiring pattern on the one side of the board main body portion, and is kept at a predetermined reference potential while being insulated from the wiring pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventor: Akio Ishihara
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Publication number: 20180244221Abstract: Provided is a vehicle power supply apparatus that is capable of charging power storage devices for regeneration and for auxiliary use with respectively suitable voltages, and that is able to reduce manufacturing cost. A first power storage device is charged via a bidirectional converter and discharges to a load via the converter. A first switch selects on/off between the converter and the first power storage device. A second power storage device is charged via the converter and discharges to the load through a path that bypasses the converter. A second switch selects on/off between the converter and the second power storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventor: Akio Ishihara
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Patent number: 9802562Abstract: An automotive power unit includes a plurality of storage batteries; a power supply box arranged between the storage batteries and a load; a switch means that is provided in the power supply box and selects whether or not to supply power to the load from the storage batteries; and a switch control unit that detects output voltages of the storage batteries and controls the opening and closing of the switch means so as to select a storage battery for supplying power to the load. The switch control unit enables, based on a control signal that is output from a load control unit when the load is driven, a storage battery selecting operation to be performed by the switch means.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Hiromichi Yasunori, Kosei Maekawa, Akio Ishihara
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Publication number: 20170080883Abstract: An automotive power unit includes a plurality of storage batteries; a power supply box arranged between the storage batteries and a load; a switch means that is provided in the power supply box and selects whether or not to supply power to the load from the storage batteries; and a switch control unit that detects output voltages of the storage batteries and controls the opening and closing of the switch means so as to select a storage battery for supplying power to the load. The switch control unit enables, based on a control signal that is output from a load control unit when the load is driven, a storage battery selecting operation to be performed by the switch means.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Hiromichi Yasunori, Kosei Maekawa, Akio Ishihara
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Patent number: 9221408Abstract: A vehicle power supply control apparatus is provided including a power supply control unit, a control signal connection circuit unit, a remote operation signal obtaining unit for receiving a remote operation signal, a power supply control unit that is operated during remote operation, relays serving as electrical path opening/closing units, and fuses. An air conditioner and a heater are connected to an electrical path that is opened and closed by the relay. A wiper, a washer and a turn signal relay are connected to an electrical path that is opened and closed by the relay. If the remote operation signal obtaining unit obtains a remote operation signal, the control signal connection circuit unit turns the relay off, and does not switch an electrical current on to the electrical path to which the wiper, the washer, and the turn signal relay are connected.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Akio Ishihara
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Publication number: 20150073653Abstract: A vehicle power supply control apparatus is provided including a power supply control unit, a control signal connection circuit unit, a remote operation signal obtaining unit for receiving a remote operation signal, a power supply control unit that is operated during remote operation, relays serving as electrical path opening/closing units, and fuses. An air conditioner and a heater are connected to an electrical path that is opened and closed by the relay. A wiper, a washer and a turn signal relay are connected to an electrical path that is opened and closed by the relay. If the remote operation signal obtaining unit obtains a remote operation signal, the control signal connection circuit unit turns the relay off, and does not switch an electrical current on to the electrical path to which the wiper, the washer, and the turn signal relay are connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicants: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LIMITED, SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventor: Akio Ishihara
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Publication number: 20070040661Abstract: The present invention provides an in-vehicle display device in which a captured image of the surroundings of the vehicle can be suppressed in strain due to anisotropic enlargement processed lengthwise and breadthwise and the display unit can be efficiently used to display. Then, in the in-vehicle display device, a matrix display type liquid crystal display panel unit is provided on a display device body. The liquid crystal display panel unit uses a substantially square display unit in which a plurality of pixels are provided in matrix shape. Specifically, as for shape of the display unit, longitudinal size is set to enter within a range from 0.95 to 1.2 when the lateral size is 1 and, more specifically, the longitudinal size is set to be approximately 1.1 when the lateral size is 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2004Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicants: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Mitsuo Takemura, Kenichi Mori, Akio Ishihara