Patents by Inventor Ayumi KATO

Ayumi KATO 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).

  • Publication number: 20170038838
    Abstract: There is provided an information processing system capable of enhancing operability using a line of sight in a head mounted terminal, the information processing system including: a line-of-sight detection unit configured to detect a line of sight of a user; a movement detection unit configured to detect movement of a device worn by a user; and a display control unit configured to move at least one object in accordance with the movement of the device, the at least one object being displayed in a display area and being selectable using a line of sight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ayumi KATO, Shunichi KASAHARA, Tsubasa TSUKAHARA, Jun KIMURA, Shinichi KAWANO
  • Publication number: 20170029057
    Abstract: An operation control apparatus and a bicycle display device are provided that are configured for improving the usability. The operation control apparatus includes a controller, which is configured to operate a bicycle electronic apparatus that can be mounted on a bicycle. The operation control apparatus is configured to cause a predetermined control target to execute a predetermined operation of the bicycle electronic apparatus according to an operation of an operating unit inputted to the controller. The controller is configured to set at least one of the predetermined control target and the predetermined operation, according to at least one of the configuration, the type and the function of the bicycle electronic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Ayumi KATO, Jun GAO, Ryuichiro TAKAMOTO, Hiroyuki MIYOSHI
  • Patent number: 9545855
    Abstract: A bicycle control apparatus is configured to control a drive unit having a motor that assist in manual driving. The bicycle control apparatus includes an operating unit and a control unit. The operating unit is configured to be operated in accordance with first and second operating methods that are different from each other. The control unit is configured to change a setting state of a function that is set in advance without driving the drive unit in response to the operating unit being operated in accordance with the first operating method. The control unit is configured to drive the drive unit in response to the operating unit being operated in accordance with the second operating method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Ryuichiro Takamoto, Jun Gao, Ayumi Kato, Makoto Usui, Taihei Nishihara, Yasuhiro Tsuchizawa
  • Publication number: 20170012455
    Abstract: A bicycle control system comprises a first bicycle component and a second bicycle component. The first bicycle component is configured to be mounted to a bicycle and to perform wireless communication. The second bicycle component is configured to be mounted to the bicycle and to perform wireless communication. At least one of the first and second bicycle components is configured to be electrically connected to a battery. One of the first and second bicycle components is configured to wirelessly output a pairing demand signal to the other of the first and second bicycle components in response to charging of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Ayumi KATO, Yoshiyuki KASAI, Takaya MASUDA, Jun GAO
  • Patent number: 9491788
    Abstract: A bicycle wireless system is basically provided with a first bicycle component, a second bicycle component and a terminal device. The first bicycle component includes a first wireless communication unit. The second bicycle component includes a second wireless communication unit. The terminal device includes an identification acquiring section and a pairing section. The identification acquiring section is configured to acquire identification information from one of the first and second bicycle components. The pairing section is configured to pair the first and second bicycle components for wireless communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Kasai, Ayumi Kato, Yoshinori Iino, Takao Harada
  • Publication number: 20160301854
    Abstract: A focus detection apparatus includes a setting unit configured to set a plurality of focus detection areas for an image captured by photo-electrically converting an object image formed by an imaging optical system; a generation unit configured to, regarding each of the plurality of focus detection areas, detect information related to a distance to an object included in each of the plurality of focus detection areas, and generate a map expressing the information related to distance of each object; a determination unit configured to detect whether or not a moving object is included in each of the plurality of focus detection areas, and using detected information, determine a moving object condition; and an update unit configured to update the map based on the moving object condition determined by the determination unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventor: Ayumi Kato
  • Patent number: 9428247
    Abstract: A control device is provided for controlling an electric device on a bicycle. The control device basically includes a bicycle attachment member, an operating member, an operation detection unit and a signal output unit. The operating member includes at least a first operating part and a second operating part. The operating member is rotatably mounted to the attachment member to rotate in a prescribed operation direction. The operation detection unit is arranged to detect selective operation of the first and second operating parts in the operation direction. The signal output unit outputs an actuation signal to actuate the electric device based on a detection result from the operation detection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Kentaro Kosaka, Yoshimitsu Miki, Akinori Hashimoto, Ayumi Kato, Kazuya Takahashi, Koji Yuasa
  • Publication number: 20160239081
    Abstract: There is provided an information processing device including: a gaze position acquisition unit configured to acquire a gaze position of a user, a determination unit configured to determine whether the acquired gaze position corresponds to an application-related position; and a processing unit configured, when the gaze position is determined to correspond to the application-related position, to control a state of an application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Maki IMOTO, Jun KIMURA, Tsubasa TSUKAHARA, Ayumi KATO
  • Publication number: 20160231808
    Abstract: [Object] To provide an information processing apparatus, a control method and a program which enable estimation of user behavior based on motion of the head. [Solution] An information processing apparatus includes an estimating unit configured to estimate behavior of a user by comparing data detected by a detecting unit worn on a head of the user and configured to detect motion of the head with a behavior characteristic amount calculated based on learning data, and a control unit configured to perform control according to the behavior estimated by the estimating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Ayumi KATO, Tsubasa TSUKAHARA, Jun KIMURA
  • Publication number: 20160198085
    Abstract: A focus adjustment device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire focus evaluated values of a plurality of color signals obtained from an image signal generated by an image sensor that light transmitted through a focus lens has entered, a calculation unit configured to calculate at least one value indicating a difference in magnitude between each pair of the focus evaluated values of the plurality of color signals, and a determination unit configured to determine, in a case in which a value calculated by the calculation unit is within a predetermined range, a drive direction of the focus lens based on the value calculated by the calculation unit, and determine, in a case in which the value calculated by the calculation unit is outside the predetermined range, a drive direction of the focus lens based on a luminance signal obtained from the image signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Ayumi Kato
  • Publication number: 20160156385
    Abstract: A bicycle component is basically provided with a controller, a first connection part and a second connection part. The first connection part is connected to a first transmission path configured to transmit electromagnetic waves. The second connection part is connected to a second transmission path configured to transmit electricity. The controller is configured to establish a communication path with other bicycle components through the first transmission path by communicating with the other bicycle components via the second transmission path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Kanako KIYOKAWA, Ayumi KATO
  • Publication number: 20160121962
    Abstract: A bicycle control system is basically provided with a plurality of electric units. Each of the plurality of electric units is configured to be mounted to a bicycle. Each of the plurality of electric units includes a storage unit. At least two of the storage units of the plurality of electric units store at least two common pieces of information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Hiroyuki MIYOSHI, Jun GAO, Ayumi KATO
  • Publication number: 20150367750
    Abstract: A bicycle control apparatus is configured to control a drive unit having a motor that assist in manual driving. The bicycle control apparatus includes an operating unit and a control unit. The operating unit is configured to be operated in accordance with first and second operating methods that are different from each other. The control unit is configured to change a setting state of a function that is set in advance without driving the drive unit in response to the operating unit being operated in accordance with the first operating method. The control unit is configured to drive the drive unit in response to the operating unit being operated in accordance with the second operating method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Ryuichiro TAKAMOTO, Jun GAO, Ayumi KATO, Makoto USUI, Taihei NISHIHARA, Yasuhiro TSUCHIZAWA
  • Publication number: 20150213580
    Abstract: There is provided a display control apparatus including a controller configured to control display on a display device worn on an arm of a user. The controller acquires position information indicative of a position of a display region for display in the display device and controls display on the display region depending on the acquired position information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: IKUO YAMANO, HIROYUKI MIZUNUMA, AYUMI KATO
  • Publication number: 20150130702
    Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including an information acquiring unit provided in the information processing apparatus to be worn on a head of a user, the information acquiring unit being configured to acquire facial expression information of the user, and a control unit configured to perform certain control depending on whether or not the facial expression information of the user acquired by the information acquiring unit agrees with facial expression information of a partner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: AYUMI KATO, JUN KIMURA, TSUBASA TSUKAHARA
  • Publication number: 20140354038
    Abstract: A control device is provided for controlling an electric device on a bicycle. The control device basically includes a bicycle attachment member, an operating member, an operation detection unit and a signal output unit. The operating member includes at least a first operating part and a second operating part. The operating member is rotatably mounted to the attachment member to rotate in a prescribed operation direction. The operation detection unit is arranged to detect selective operation of the first and second operating parts in the operation direction. The signal output unit outputs an actuation signal to actuate the electric device based on a detection result from the operation detection unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Kentaro KOSAKA, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Akinori HASHIMOTO, Ayumi KATO, Kazuya TAKAHASHI, Koji YUASA