Patents by Inventor Eiichi Matsumoto

Eiichi Matsumoto 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).

  • Patent number: 11904469
    Abstract: A machine learning device for a robot that allows a human and the robot to work cooperatively, the machine learning device including a state observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot during a period in that the human and the robot work cooperatively; a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data for at least one of a level of burden on the human and a working efficiency; and a learning unit that learns a training data set for setting an action of the robot, based on the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Taketsugu Tsuda, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20240037952
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an analysis device including one or more memories and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to estimate an arrangement region of a group of products of a same type based on a sales floor image, and notify information on a display state of the group of products in the arrangement region estimated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Shunta SAITO, Daisuke NISHINO, Yoshihiro YAMADA, Yoshifumi MARUYAMA, Yuichi NONOME
  • Patent number: 11845194
    Abstract: To select a picking position of a workpiece in a simpler method. A robot system includes a three-dimensional measuring device for generating a range image of a plurality of workpieces, a robot having a hand for picking up at least one of the plurality of workpieces, a display part for displaying the range image generated by the three-dimensional measuring device, and a reception part for receiving a teaching of a picking position for picking-up by the hand on the displayed range image. The robot picks up at least one of the plurality of workpieces by the hand on the basis of the taught picking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Yamazaki, Daisuke Okanohara, Eiichi Matsumoto
  • Publication number: 20230321837
    Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of workpieces placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each workpiece, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the workpiece by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the workpiece, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Takashi YAMAZAKI, Takumi OYAMA, Shun SUYAMA, Kazutaka NAKAYAMA, Hidetoshi KUMIYA, Hiroshi NAKAGAWA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
  • Patent number: 11780095
    Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of objects placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each object, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the object by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the object, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Yamazaki, Takumi Oyama, Shun Suyama, Kazutaka Nakayama, Hidetoshi Kumiya, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Patent number: 11712808
    Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of objects placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each object, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the object by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the object, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS. INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Yamazaki, Takumi Oyama, Shun Suyama, Kazutaka Nakayama, Hidetoshi Kumiya, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20230088773
    Abstract: A system used for generating a three-dimensional representation from one or more two-dimensional images includes a plurality of imaging devices arranged to image a real object whose three-dimensional representation is to be generated; and a marker utilized in calculating a pose of the imaging device, the pose being utilized in generating the three-dimensional representation of the real object. At least one of the plurality of imaging devices is arranged to image the real object and the marker from below to obtain a two-dimensional image including the real object and the marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Hironori YOSHIDA, Hiroharu KATO
  • Patent number: 11565407
    Abstract: An estimation device includes a memory and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to acquire information regarding a target object. The at least one processor is configured to estimate information regarding a location and a posture of a gripper relating to where the gripper is able to grasp the target object. The estimation is based on an output of a neural model having as an input the information regarding the target object. The estimated information regarding the posture includes information capable of expressing a rotation angle around a plurality of axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Hitoshi Kusano, Ayaka Kume, Eiichi Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 11551419
    Abstract: A method of generating a three-dimensional model of an object, is executed by a processor. The method includes executing rendering of the three-dimensional model of the object based on an image captured by the imaging device; and modifying the three-dimensional model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Eiichi Matsumoto, Hironori Yoshida, Hiroharu Kato
  • Publication number: 20220414473
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a learning device for performing more efficient machine learning. [Solution] A learning device unit according to one embodiment comprises at least one learning device and a connection device for connecting an intermediate learning device having an internal state shared by another learning device unit to the at least one learning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Patent number: 11475289
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a learning device for performing more efficient machine learning. [Solution] A learning device unit according to one embodiment comprises at least one learning device and a connection device for connecting an intermediate learning device having an internal state shared by another learning device unit to the at least one learning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20220301239
    Abstract: A line drawing automatic coloring method according to the present disclosure includes: acquiring line drawing data of a target to be colored; receiving at least one local style designation for applying a selected local style to at least one place of the acquired line drawing data; and performing coloring processing reflecting the local style designation on the line drawing data based on a learned model for coloring in which it is learned in advance using the line drawing data and the local style designation as inputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventor: Eiichi MATSUMOTO
  • Patent number: 11386587
    Abstract: A line drawing automatic coloring method according to the present disclosure includes: acquiring line drawing data of a target to be colored; receiving at least one local style designation for applying a selected local style to at least one place of the acquired line drawing data; and performing coloring processing reflecting the local style designation on the line drawing data based on a learned model for coloring in which it is learned in advance using the line drawing data and the local style designation as inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventor: Eiichi Matsumoto
  • Publication number: 20220146993
    Abstract: A fault prediction system includes a machine learning device that learns conditions associated with a fault of an industrial machine. The machine learning device includes a state observation unit that, while the industrial machine is in operation or at rest, observes a state variable including, e.g., data output from a sensor, internal data of control software, or computational data obtained based on these data, a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data used to determine whether a fault has occurred in the industrial machine or the degree of fault, and a learning unit that learns the conditions associated with the fault of the industrial machine in accordance with a training data set generated based on a combination of the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Shougo INAGAKI, Hiroshi NAKAGAWA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
  • Patent number: 11275345
    Abstract: A fault prediction system includes a machine learning device that learns conditions associated with a fault of an industrial machine. The machine learning device includes a state observation unit that, while the industrial machine is in operation or at rest, observes a state variable including, e.g., data output from a sensor, internal data of control software, or computational data obtained based on these data, a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data used to determine whether a fault has occurred in the industrial machine or the degree of fault, and a learning unit that learns the conditions associated with the fault of the industrial machine in accordance with a training data set generated based on a combination of the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Shougo Inagaki, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20210387343
    Abstract: An information processing device includes at least one memory, and at least one processor configured to perform, based on a state of a virtual world and a predetermined environment variable, a simulation with respect to the state of the virtual world, the state of the virtual world being based on an observation result of a real world, and the simulation being differentiable, and update the predetermined environment variable so that a result of the simulation approaches a changed state of the virtual world, the changed state being based on an observation result of the real world that is observed after the real world has changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Kentaro IMAJO, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Daisuke OKANOHARA
  • Publication number: 20210374543
    Abstract: A system includes a first neural network configured to calculate, based on input data, data indicative of a predicted result of a predetermined prediction task for the input data, and a second neural network configured to calculate, based on the input data and labelled data corresponding to the input data, data related to error in the labelled data. At least one of the first neural network or the second neural network is trained by using at least both the data indicative of the predicted result calculated by the first neural network and the data related to the error in the labelled data calculated by the second neural network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Eiichi MATSUMOTO
  • Publication number: 20210276182
    Abstract: An estimation device includes a memory and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to acquire information regarding a target object. The at least one processor is configured to estimate information regarding a location and a posture of a gripper relating to where the gripper is able to grasp the target object. The estimation is based on an output of a neural model having as an input the information regarding the target object. The estimated information regarding the posture includes information capable of expressing a rotation angle around a plurality of axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Hitoshi KUSANO, Ayaka KUME, Eiichi MATSUMOTO
  • Publication number: 20210225078
    Abstract: A method of generating a three-dimensional model of an object, is executed by a processor. The method includes executing rendering of the three-dimensional model of the object based on an image captured by the imaging device; and modifying the three-dimensional model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Hironori YOSHIDA, Hiroharu KATO
  • Patent number: 11034018
    Abstract: An estimation device includes a memory and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to acquire information regarding a target object. The at least one processor is configured to estimate information regarding a location and a posture of a gripper relating to where the gripper is able to grasp the target object. The estimation is based on an output of a neural model having as an input the information regarding the target object. The estimated information regarding the posture includes information capable of expressing a rotation angle around a plurality of axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Hitoshi Kusano, Ayaka Kume, Eiichi Matsumoto