Patents by Inventor Hiroaki Nagano
Hiroaki Nagano 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: 11820526Abstract: The present invention provides a propulsion apparatus that generates a propulsion force of a flying body, comprising: a propulsion rotor; a motor configured to pivotally support and rotate the propulsion rotor; power generation unit configured to generate power for driving the motor; and a housing configured to store the power generation unit, wherein the housing is arranged outside an airframe of the flying body, and the motor is connected to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Shunichiro Tamada, Gen Nakamura, Hiroaki Nagano
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Patent number: 11696086Abstract: An auditory wearable device management system for supporting effective use of an auditory wearable device shared by a collection of people (hereinafter abbreviated as an auditory device) is provided. An auditory wearable device management system for distributing audio information from one or more information sound sources to an auditory device worn by each wearer constituting a collection of people and acting collectively includes wearing information holding means that associates the wearer with a wearing status of the auditory device worn by the wearer as wearing information, audio information distribution control means that outputs distribution control information for designating the wearer, the wearer being a distribution destination of the audio information from each of the one or more information sound sources.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Hiroaki Nagano
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Publication number: 20230103990Abstract: A switch circuit includes: a plurality of semiconductor elements (10) connected in series to each other; capacitive elements connected to at least some semiconductor elements (10) among the plurality of semiconductor elements (10); and a resistance element (30) connected between the capacitive elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: YUYA ISHIGURO, HIROAKI NAGANO
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Publication number: 20220401540Abstract: The present invention provides a novel technology useful for a cancer vaccine therapy, that is, a pharmaceutical composition wherein a Toll-like receptor agonist, LAG-3 protein, a variant thereof or a derivative thereof, at least one immunogenic agent, and an immune checkpoint inhibitor are administered in combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: CYTLIMIC INC.Inventors: Shun DOI, Yoshihide SEGAWA, Koji TAMADA, Hiroaki NAGANO, Shoichi HAZAMA
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Patent number: 11384385Abstract: A therapeutic effect of irinotecan is predicted using a predetermined genetic polymorphism. A genetic polymorphism identified by rs1980576 in APCDD1L gene, or a genetic polymorphism in linkage disequilibrium with the above genetic polymorphism is analyzed, and determination is performed based on the genotype of the genetic polymorphism.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignees: Yamaguchi University, Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryouichi Tsunedomi, Shoichi Hazama, Hiroaki Nagano
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Publication number: 20220174506Abstract: In a relay device (20), a prediction unit (24) predicts an overall communication characteristic of a planned switching set selected by a communication control unit (23). A notification unit (25) notifies a control device (10) of a notification signal including a prediction communication characteristic predicted by the prediction unit (24). In the control device (10), a control unit (11) performs control for a device to be controlled (30) based on a “control parameter value.” A change unit (12) changes the control parameter value used by the control unit (11) based on the prediction communication characteristic notified from the relay device (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Hiroaki NAGANO
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Publication number: 20220174571Abstract: According to an example embodiment, a radio communication apparatus includes communication selecting means for switching a plurality of communication means from one to another, a storage unit configured to hold spatial positions of a plurality of fixed stations for the communication means or semi-fixed stations therefor of which position information can be acquired, and a characteristic of a radio wave used by the communication means, interference source prediction means for monitoring a position of an interference source that will interfere with the communication means, and predicting the position, a moving direction, and a characteristic of the interference source, and interference determination means for determining whether or not interference will occur as the spatial position and the characteristic of the radio wave held by the storage unit overlap with the position and the characteristic of the interference source predicted by the interference source prediction means.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Hiroaki NAGANO
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Publication number: 20220166528Abstract: A wireless communication monitoring system for monitoring an abnormality of a radio wave state in wireless communication includes a processor configured to: hold, as prediction information, information related to a fluctuation in the radio wave state that is able to be predicted and a fluctuation in the radio wave state being permitted; detect an occurrence of a fluctuation in the radio wave state; set the occurrence as fluctuation information; and output detailed information related to a fluctuation in the radio wave state when the fluctuation information detected does not coincide with the prediction information held.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Hiroaki NAGANO
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Publication number: 20220030376Abstract: An auditory wearable device management system for supporting effective use of an auditory wearable device shared by a collection of people (hereinafter abbreviated as an auditory device) is provided. An auditory wearable device management system for distributing audio information from one or more information sound sources to an auditory device worn by each wearer constituting a collection of people and acting collectively includes wearing information holding means that associates the wearer with a wearing status of the auditory device worn by the wearer as wearing information, audio information distribution control means that outputs distribution control information for designating the wearer, the wearer being a distribution destination of the audio information from each of the one or more information sound sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Hiroaki NAGANO
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Patent number: 11166119Abstract: An auditory wearable device management system for supporting effective use of an auditory wearable device shared by a collection of people (hereinafter abbreviated as an auditory device) is provided. An auditory wearable device management system for distributing audio information from one or more information sound sources to an auditory device worn by each wearer constituting a collection of people and acting collectively includes wearing information holding means that associates the wearer with a wearing status of the auditory device worn by the wearer as wearing information, audio information distribution control means that outputs distribution control information for designating the wearer, the wearer being a distribution destination of the audio information from each of the one or more information sound sources.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Hiroaki Nagano
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Patent number: 11111526Abstract: In the case of using a blocking nucleic acid to prevent non-specific hybridization of a target nucleic acid with a nucleic acid probe, further excellent efficiency of detecting the target nucleic acid is achieved. A buffer composition used in hybridization of a target nucleic acid with a nucleic acid probe, wherein the buffer composition for hybridization contains a blocking nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence complementary to a region comprising at least a non-detection target nucleotide in a non-target nucleic acid, in a concentration of one or more times higher than the concentration of a nucleic acid in a nucleic acid mixture consisting of the target nucleic acid and the non-target nucleic acid.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignees: Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd., Yamaguchi UniversityInventors: Toshiya Tsuda, Shuichi Kamei, Mitsuyoshi Oba, Hirofumi Yamano, Ryouichi Tsunedomi, Shoichi Hazama, Hiroaki Nagano
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Publication number: 20210261268Abstract: The present invention provides a propulsion apparatus that generates a propulsion force of a flying body, comprising: a propulsion rotor; a motor configured to pivotally support and rotate the propulsion rotor; power generation unit configured to generate power for driving the motor; and a housing configured to store the power generation unit, wherein the housing is arranged outside an airframe of the flying body, and the motor is connected to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Shunichiro Tamada, Gen Nakamura, Hiroaki Nagano
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Publication number: 20210242859Abstract: To achieve higher self-resonant frequency and lower parasitic resistance of a variable capacitance circuit whose capacitance value is changeable. The variable capacitance circuit includes a capacitor unit, a reactive element, and a bias circuit. The capacitor unit inside the variable capacitance circuit includes plural semiconductor elements connected in series, the plural semiconductor elements each having a capacitance value based on a bias voltage applied thereto. Further, the reactive element inside the variable capacitance circuit is connected to the capacitor unit. The bias circuit inside the variable capacitance circuit applies a bias voltage to each of the plural semiconductor elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONInventor: Hiroaki NAGANO
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Patent number: 10957689Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor apparatus capable of enhancing the withstand voltage while suppressing the enlargement of the chip area. Provided is semiconductor apparatus including: a first terminal to which a high frequency signal is supplied; a second terminal from which the high frequency signal is output; first, second and third switch elements electrically connected in series between the first terminal and the second terminal; a first capacitor provided between the first terminal and a first node between the first switch element and the second switch element; and a second capacitor provided between the first terminal and a second node between the second switch element and the third switch element, in which the capacitance of the first capacitor is greater than the capacitance of the second capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions CorporationInventors: Kenji Noguchi, Toshiyuki Koimori, Hiroaki Nagano, Masaya Uemura, Megumi Nakayama
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Patent number: 10921757Abstract: An operation control device for controlling operation of an operation device with respect to an operation object includes: operation logic unit that stores in advance an operation logic related to sensor information; virtual object setting unit that sets an operation object to be estimated based on sensor information, as a virtual operation object having an attribute related to presence probability and an operation-related attribute; virtual object operation determination unit that determines whether it is possible to perform an operation with respect to the virtual operation object, based on the attribute related to a presence probability and the operation-related attribute; and operation control unit that controls an operation of the operation device with respect to the operation object by using an operation logic stored in the operation logic means, based on sensor information output from the sensor and a determination result by the virtual object operation determination unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Hiroaki Nagano
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Publication number: 20200314582Abstract: An auditory wearable device management system for supporting effective use of an auditory wearable device shared by a collection of people (hereinafter abbreviated as an auditory device) is provided. An auditory wearable device management system for distributing audio information from one or more information sound sources to an auditory device worn by each wearer constituting a collection of people and acting collectively includes wearing information holding means that associates the wearer with a wearing status of the auditory device worn by the wearer as wearing information, audio information distribution control means that outputs distribution control information for designating the wearer, the wearer being a distribution destination of the audio information from each of the one or more information sound sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Hiroaki NAGANO
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Publication number: 20200115740Abstract: A therapeutic effect of irinotecan is predicted using a predetermined genetic polymorphism. A genetic polymorphism identified by rs1980576 in APCDD1L gene, or a genetic polymorphism in linkage disequilibrium with the above genetic polymorphism is analyzed, and determination is performed based on the genotype of the genetic polymorphism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicants: Yamaguchi University, Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryouichi Tsunedomi, Shoichi Hazama, Hiroaki Nagano
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Publication number: 20200013772Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor apparatus capable of enhancing the withstand voltage while suppressing the enlargement of the chip area. Provided is semiconductor apparatus including: a first terminal to which a high frequency signal is supplied; a second terminal from which the high frequency signal is output; first, second and third switch elements electrically connected in series between the first terminal and the second terminal; a first capacitor provided between the first terminal and a first node between the first switch element and the second switch element; and a second capacitor provided between the first terminal and a second node between the second switch element and the third switch element, in which the capacitance of the first capacitor is greater than the capacitance of the second capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONInventors: Kenji NOGUCHI, Toshiyuki KOIMORI, Hiroaki NAGANO, Masaya UEMURA, Megumi NAKAYAMA
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Publication number: 20190161791Abstract: In the case of using a blocking nucleic acid to prevent non-specific hybridization of a target nucleic acid with a nucleic acid probe, further excellent efficiency of detecting the target nucleic acid is achieved. A buffer composition used in hybridization of a target nucleic acid with a nucleic acid probe, wherein the buffer composition for hybridization contains a blocking nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence complementary to a region comprising at least a non-detection target nucleotide in a non-target nucleic acid, in a concentration of one or more times higher than the concentration of a nucleic acid in a nucleic acid mixture consisting of the target nucleic acid and the non-target nucleic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicants: TOYO KOHAN CO., LTD., YAMAGUCHI UNIVERSITYInventors: Toshiya TSUDA, Shuichi KAMEI, Mitsuyoshi OBA, Hirofumi YAMANO, Ryouichi TSUNEDOMI, Shoichi HAZAMA, Hiroaki NAGANO
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Publication number: 20180239314Abstract: An operation control device for controlling operation of an operation device with respect to an operation object includes: operation logic unit that stores in advance an operation logic related to sensor information; virtual object setting unit that sets an operation object to be estimated based on sensor information, as a virtual operation object having an attribute related to presence probability and an operation-related attribute; virtual object operation determination unit that determines whether it is possible to perform an operation with respect to the virtual operation object, based on the attribute related to a presence probability and the operation-related attribute; and operation control unit that controls an operation of the operation device with respect to the operation object by using an operation logic stored in the operation logic means, based on sensor information output from the sensor and a determination result by the virtual object operation determination unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Hiroaki NAGANO