Patents by Inventor Hiroki Hirano

Hiroki Hirano 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: 10732486
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic device without the necessity of a separate member shielding a camera. The electronic device comprises a lens cover unit of a Laptop PC at least partially accommodated in a cover. The lens cover unit is movable between a first position, where a light transmitting cover which is a light transmitting portion faces a camera, and a second position, where a thick portion which is a camera shielding portion shields the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroaki Kinoshita, Takehito Yamauchi, Shigehiro Horiuchi, Hiroki Hirano, Masaaki Neguchi
  • Publication number: 20190033686
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic device without the necessity of a separate member shielding a camera. The electronic device comprises a lens cover unit of a Laptop PC at least partially accommodated in a cover. The lens cover unit is movable between a first position, where a light transmitting cover which is a light transmitting portion faces a camera, and a second position, where a thick portion which is a camera shielding portion shields the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: HIROAKI KINOSHITA, TAKEHITO YAMAUCHI, SHIGEHIRO HORIUCHI, HIROKI HIRANO, MASAAKI NEGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20160026218
    Abstract: A foldable tablet cover is described. The tablet cover can be used in multiple configurations, or stand modes, in which rubber attached to the tablet cover will provide friction so as to prevent slipping of the tablet while in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Nicole L. Jefferies, Hiroki Hirano, Yoshihito Nakagaki
  • Patent number: 9098119
    Abstract: An embodiment provides an apparatus, including: an input device having one or more keys; and a controller receiving input from the one or more keys; one or more of the one or more keys having a recessed surface relative to a bezel surface of the input device; the recessed surface responding to user input in the absence of mechanical displacement. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Christopher Miles Osborne, Hiroki Hirano, Masaaki Neguchi
  • Patent number: 8931969
    Abstract: The invention provides large, vertically elongated keyboard keys strategically chosen and positioned above the alphanumeric section of a standard keyboard (e.g. a laptop PC keyboard) to provide a more ergonomic keyboard arrangement. The invention provides for keys that appropriately address the needs of touch typists when striking frequently used keys located above the alphanumeric section of the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Stewart, Hiroki Hirano, David W. Hill, Mitsuo Horiuchi, Tomoyuki Takahashi, Kazuo Nakada, Go Osaki
  • Patent number: 8847905
    Abstract: An input device and computing system is provided for a user to input data. An input device may comprise a touch sensitive surface. The touch sensitive surface may have at least one part comprising a topological feature. The topological feature at one part may differ from topological features in other parts of the touch sensitive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroki Hirano, Aaron Michael Stewart
  • Publication number: 20140285440
    Abstract: An embodiment provides an apparatus, including: an input device having one or more keys; and a controller receiving input from the one or more keys; one or more of the one or more keys having a recessed surface relative to a bezel surface of the input device; the recessed surface responding to user input in the absence of mechanical displacement. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Christopher Miles Osborne, Hiroki Hirano, Masaaki Neguchi
  • Patent number: 8820695
    Abstract: A support for an object is provided. The support may comprise a bottom part, a sidewall, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of sidewalls may be connected to the bottom part. The bottom part and the plurality of sidewalls may be made of essentially one piece of flat member. The bottom part and the plurality of sidewalls form an easel to accept the object. The plurality of fastener may be disposed on the plurality of sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuo Nakada, Hiroki Hirano, Shinya Oguchi
  • Patent number: 8816978
    Abstract: An input device and computing system is provided for a user to input data. An input device may comprise a touch sensitive pad and a hinge. The touchpad may have a touch sensitive surface. The touchpad may have a first end and a second end. The hinge may be disposed parallel to the first end and the second end. The touchpad may be pivotably connected to the hinge to allow displacement of the touchpad from a flat position to an activate position at the first end when a force is applied to the first end of the touch surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroki Hirano, Tomoyuki Takahashi, Aaron Michael Stewart, Takeo Hyodoh
  • Publication number: 20140226274
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for opening a computing device with a user cue. In one exemplary embodiment, a computing device can include a lid and a base hingedly connected together to allow the computing device to be opened and closed. The computing device can be configured to provide a cue when the lid is opened at or beyond a certain angle with respect to the base. The cue can have a variety of configurations, but in an exemplary embodiment, the cue can be configured to be palpably felt by the user opening the computing device. The cue can include a change in torque force needed to open the lid when the angle between the lid and the base reaches a predetermined threshold angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Dante Gomez, Eiji Shinohara, Hiroki Hirano
  • Patent number: 8698068
    Abstract: A landing surface is in physical communication with a face of an optical sensor. The landing surface extends at least 0.5 millimeters (mm) beyond a side of the optical sensor. A sensor orifice provides optical sensing by the optical sensor through the landing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Hiroki Hirano, Thomas John Sluchak
  • Publication number: 20140043249
    Abstract: An input device and computing system is provided for a user to input data. An input device may comprise a touch sensitive surface. The touch sensitive surface may have at least one part comprising a topological feature. The topological feature at one part may differ from topological features in other parts of the touch sensitive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: HIROKI HIRANO, AARON MICHAEL STEWART
  • Publication number: 20130322003
    Abstract: A support for an object is provided. The support may comprise a bottom part, a sidewall, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of sidewalls may be connected to the bottom part. The bottom part and the plurality of sidewalls may be made of essentially one piece of flat member. The bottom part and the plurality of sidewalls form an easel to accept the object. The plurality of fastener may be disposed on the plurality of sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: KAZUO NAKADA, HIROKI HIRANO, SHINYA OGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20130050099
    Abstract: An input device and computing system is provided for a user to input data. An input device may comprise a touch sensitive pad and a hinge. The touchpad may have a touch sensitive surface. The touchpad may have a first end and a second end. The hinge may be disposed parallel to the first end and the second end. The touchpad may be pivotably connected to the hinge to allow displacement of the touchpad from a flat position to an activate position at the first end when a force is applied to the first end of the touch surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: HIROKI HIRANO, TOMOYUKI TAKAHASHI, AARON MICHAEL STEWART, TAKEO HYODOH
  • Publication number: 20120306753
    Abstract: A landing surface is in physical communication with a face of an optical sensor. The landing surface extends at least 0.5 millimeters (mm) beyond a side of the optical sensor. A sensor orifice provides optical sensing by the optical sensor through the landing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE, LTD.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Hiroki Hirano, Thomas John Sluchak
  • Publication number: 20100247213
    Abstract: The invention provides large, vertically elongated keyboard keys strategically chosen and positioned above the alphanumeric section of a standard keyboard (e.g. a laptop PC keyboard) to provide a more ergonomic keyboard arrangement. The invention provides for keys that appropriately address the needs of touch typists when striking frequently used keys located above the alphanumeric section of the keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Stewart, Hiroki Hirano, David W. Hill, Mitsuo Horiuchi, Tomoyuki Takahashi, Kazuo Nakada, Go Osaki
  • Patent number: D359469
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Haruhide Yoshida, Nobuyuki Enomoto, Hiroki Hirano
  • Patent number: D1065479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Shoichi Hirano, Kenshiro Kawabata, Shota Shirai, Yuji Tarumi, Yuji Motomura, Ryosuke Matsui, Hiroki Washiyama