Patents by Inventor Akira Tagaya
Akira Tagaya 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: 12081732Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes an optical system, an image sensor configured to photoelectrically convert an optical image formed by the optical system and to output image data, an infrared cut filter movable between a first position at which the infrared cut filter is inserted into an optical path of the optical system and a second position at which the infrared cut filter is removed from the optical path of the optical system, and a control unit configured to determine, based on the image data, whether or not the infrared cut filter is located at a position different from each of the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: 12001124Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes a window portion, an image pickup unit configured to photoelectrically convert an optical image obtained via the window portion, a heating unit, and a movable portion configured to move the heating unit to a first position and a second position. At the first position, the heating unit does not contact the window portion. At the second position, the heating unit contacts the window portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Akira Tagaya
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Publication number: 20230144256Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes an optical system, an image sensor configured to photoelectrically convert an optical image formed by the optical system and to output image data, an infrared cut filter movable between a first position at which the infrared cut filter is inserted into an optical path of the optical system and a second position at which the infrared cut filter is removed from the optical path of the optical system, and a control unit configured to determine, based on the image data, whether or not the infrared cut filter is located at a position different from each of the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventor: Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: 11606484Abstract: An image pickup apparatus 100 has a casing; a camera unit configured to be disposed in the casing and hold a lens; a protecting member 140 configured to protect the camera unit; and a holding member configured to hold the protecting member 140 and to be rotatably held to the casing around a shaft serving as a central axis. The holding member is rotatable between a first position at which the protecting member 140 is fixed to the casing and a second position at which the protecting member 140 is attachable to and detachable from the casing.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Akira Tagaya
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Publication number: 20230072078Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes a window portion, an image pickup unit configured to photoelectrically convert an optical image obtained via the window portion, a heating unit, and a movable portion configured to move the heating unit to a first position and a second position. At the first position, the heating unit does not contact the window portion. At the second position, the heating unit contacts the window portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventor: Akira Tagaya
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Publication number: 20220094821Abstract: An image pickup apparatus 100 has a casing; a camera unit configured to be disposed in the casing and hold a lens; a protecting member 140 configured to protect the camera unit; and a holding member configured to hold the protecting member 140 and to be rotatably held to the casing around a shaft serving as a central axis. The holding member is rotatable between a first position at which the protecting member 140 is fixed to the casing and a second position at which the protecting member 140 is attachable to and detachable from the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventor: Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: 11218620Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a casing including a base unit and a cover unit, a camera unit disposed on the base unit in the casing, a camera cover disposed on the base unit in the casing and being in contact with and covering the camera unit, and a biasing member configured to bias the camera cover and to be deformed by being pressed by the cover unit when the cover unit is attached to the base unit. A frictional force between the camera unit and the camera cover increases due to an increase in a biasing force applied from the biasing member to the camera cover according to the deformation of the biasing member.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: 11178316Abstract: A monitoring camera having a compound window arranged in a frame of a camera housing, and a camera head arranged inside the housing, is disclosed. The compound window has an inner transparent plate, closest to the camera head, and an outer protective window, arranged in a plane parallel to the transparent plate, on an outside thereof, and the compound window further comprises a heating arrangement arranged and configured to supply thermal energy to peripheral areas of the transparent plate. The transparent plate has a greater heat conductivity than the protective window and is arranged in close proximity to the protective window, so thermal energy will be transferred from the heating arrangement to the transparent plate and then efficiently transferred to the protective window.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: AXIS ABInventor: Akira Tagaya
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Publication number: 20210266429Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a casing including a base unit and a cover unit, a camera unit disposed on the base unit in the casing, a camera cover disposed on the base unit in the casing and being in contact with and covering the camera unit, and a biasing member configured to bias the camera cover and to be deformed by being pressed by the cover unit when the cover unit is attached to the base unit. A frictional force between the camera unit and the camera cover increases due to an increase in a biasing force applied from the biasing member to the camera cover according to the deformation of the biasing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: 10834299Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing in which an opening is formed, a microphone disposed inside the housing and configured to collect sound from the opening, a light emitter disposed inside the housing and configured to emit light from the opening, and a buffer member configured to block the opening. The buffer member has a base portion, a first portion facing the microphone, and a second portion facing the light emitter. The first portion is a cut portion of the base portion. The second portion is a portion protruding from the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Akira Tagaya
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Publication number: 20200296260Abstract: A monitoring camera having a compound window arranged in a frame of a camera housing, and a camera head arranged inside the housing, is disclosed. The compound window has an inner transparent plate, closest to the camera head, and an outer protective window, arranged in a plane parallel to the transparent plate, on an outside thereof, and the compound window further comprises a heating arrangement arranged and configured to supply thermal energy to peripheral areas of the transparent plate. The transparent plate has a greater heat conductivity than the protective window and is arranged in close proximity to the protective window, so thermal energy will be transferred from the heating arrangement to the transparent plate and then efficiently transferred to the protective window.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Axis ABInventor: Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: 10534242Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing provided with an opening, a Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) microphone disposed at a position directly under the opening and configured to collect sound through the opening, a light blocking member disposed at a position corresponding to a sound collection unit of the MEMS microphone between the opening and the MEMS microphone to prevent light from entering the MEMS microphone through the opening, and a waterproof member disposed in contact with the light blocking member and configured to close the opening to prevent water from entering the housing through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Akira Tagaya
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Publication number: 20190127216Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing provided with an opening, a Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) microphone disposed at a position directly under the opening and configured to collect sound through the opening, a light blocking member disposed at a position corresponding to a sound collection unit of the MEMS microphone between the opening and the MEMS microphone to prevent light from entering the MEMS microphone through the opening, and a waterproof member disposed in contact with the light blocking member and configured to close the opening to prevent water from entering the housing through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: 10225634Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing including a first opening through which sound is guided to a microphone, a waterproof sheet covering the first opening, and a holding member having a sound collection portion for collecting sound to the microphone between the holding member and the waterproof sheet. The holding member includes a first circular portion having a second opening through which the sound collection portion communicates with the housing, and holding the waterproof sheet between the first circular portion and the housing, and a second circular portion disposed concentrically about the first circular portion having a third opening through which the sound collection portion communicates with the inside of the housing, and holding the waterproof sheet between the second circular portion and the housing. The second opening and the third opening are disposed not to overlap on a plane parallel to the waterproof sheet in a radial direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Akira Tagaya
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Publication number: 20180338075Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing in which an opening is formed, a microphone disposed inside the housing and configured to collect sound from the opening, a light emitter disposed inside the housing and configured to emit light from the opening, and a buffer member configured to block the opening. The buffer member has a base portion, a first portion facing the microphone, and a second portion facing the light emitter. The first portion is a cut portion of the base portion. The second portion is a portion protruding from the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventor: Akira Tagaya
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Publication number: 20180124487Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing including a first opening through which sound is guided to a microphone, a waterproof sheet covering the first opening, and a holding member having a sound collection portion for collecting sound to the microphone between the holding member and the waterproof sheet. The holding member includes a first circular portion having a second opening through which the sound collection portion communicates with the housing, and holding the waterproof sheet between the first circular portion and the housing, and a second circular portion disposed concentrically about the first circular portion having a third opening through which the sound collection portion communicates with the inside of the housing, and holding the waterproof sheet between the second circular portion and the housing. The second opening and the third opening are disposed not to overlap on a plane parallel to the waterproof sheet in a radial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: D906397Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: AXIS ABInventors: Jonas Sjögren, Sebastian Engwall, Mathias Walter, Mariano Vozzi, Daisuke Sasaki, Hiroyuki Ide, Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: D911417Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: AXIS ABInventors: Jonas Sjögren, Sebastian Engwall, Mathias Walter, Mariano Vozzi, Daisuke Sasaki, Hiroyuki Ide, Akira Tagaya
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Patent number: D971985Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: AXIS ABInventors: Jonas Sjögren, Mathias Walter, Mariano Vozzi, Sebastian Engwall, Daisuke Sasaki, Hiroyuki Ide, Akira Tagaya, Ryoko Moriya, Masatake Matsuo
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Patent number: D982643Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: AXIS ABInventors: Jonas Sjögren, Mathias Walter, Mariano Vozzi, Sebastian Engwall, Daisuke Sasaki, Hiroyuki Ide, Akira Tagaya, Ryoko Moriya, Masatake Matsuo