Patents by Inventor Hiromitsu Soneda
Hiromitsu Soneda 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: 9316672Abstract: A power strip includes: a first power line; a second power line between which and the first power line a power supply voltage is applied; a jack portion; a current meter configured to measure a current being supplied to an external electrical device from the jack portion; a first photocoupler including a first light emitting diode connected between the first power line and the second power line and configured to output a first output signal whose level is changed when the power supply voltage exceeds a first threshold; and a computing unit configured to calculate a power value by using instantaneous values of the current measured by the current meter and instantaneous values of the power supply voltage estimated from the length of a period when the level of the first output signal is changed.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignees: FUJITSU LIMITED, FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITEDInventors: Hiromitsu Soneda, Osamu Tsuboi, Fumihiko Nakazawa, Naoyuki Nagao, Masakazu Hori
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Patent number: 9310407Abstract: A power strip includes: jack portions; current meters each configured to measure a current being supplied from the corresponding jack portion to one of external electrical devices, and to output a measurement signal corresponding to a magnitude of the current; and a computing unit configured to obtain instantaneous values of the current at a plurality of time points on the basis of the measurement signal, and to calculate a power value using the instantaneous values. The computing unit configured to obtain the instantaneous values-of the current by using any one of a first zero point and a second zero point as a reference.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignees: FUJITSU LIMITED, FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITEDInventors: Hiromitsu Soneda, Osamu Tsuboi, Fumihiko Nakazawa, Naoyuki Nagao
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Patent number: 9244269Abstract: A micro movable device includes: a micro movable substrate in which a micro movable unit is formed, the micro movable unit including a frame, a movable part, and a coupling part for coupling the frame and the movable part to define an axial center of rotation of the movable part; a supporting substrate; and a reinforced fixed part provided between the frame and the supporting substrate, and including a first spacer that joins the frame to the supporting substrate and an adhesive part that covers the first spacer and joins the frame to the supporting substrate, wherein the frame includes a first area facing the movable part in a direction of extent of the axial center, and a second area different from the first area, and the reinforced fixed part is bonded to the second area of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: DRNC Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Hiromitsu Soneda, Tsuyoshi Matsumoto, Yoshihiro Mizuno, Norinao Kouma, Hisao Okuda, Osamu Tsuboi
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Publication number: 20150301088Abstract: A current measurement device is provided which includes a casing configured to surround a cable and a magnetic sensor. The magnetic sensor is configured to be movable along the periphery of the cable within the casing and to output an output signal varying according to a current value of a current flowing through the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Hiromitsu Soneda, Fumio Takei
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Patent number: 9166349Abstract: A power strip includes a casing including a plurality of plug insertion portions each having a first insertion port and a second insertion port into which first and second plug blades of a socket plug are to be respectively inserted, a magnetic core which is provided in each of the plurality of plug insertion portions and includes a first opening into which the first plug blade is to be inserted, a second opening into which the second plug blade is to be inserted, and a slit to communicate between the first plug blade and the second plug blade, and a magnetic sensor provided inside the slit.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Hiromitsu Soneda, Osamu Tsuboi, Fumihiko Nakazawa
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Publication number: 20150084723Abstract: A downsized current sensor with a switch function is disclosed. The current sensor includes: a magnetic circuit to converge a magnetic flux generated from an electric circuit at a magnetic sensor; a switch to open and close the electric circuit in a way that operates together with a movable magnetic body configuring a part of the magnetic circuit; and a magnetizing coil to generate magnetic force enabling the movable magnetic body to be attracted to a fixed magnetic body configuring a part of the magnetic circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Osamu Tsuboi, Hiromitsu Soneda
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Publication number: 20130317770Abstract: A power strip includes: a first power line; a second power line between which and the first power line a power supply voltage is applied; a jack portion; a current meter configured to measure a current being supplied to an external electrical device from the jack portion; a first photocoupler including a first light emitting diode connected between the first power line and the second power line and configured to output a first output signal whose level is changed when the power supply voltage exceeds a first threshold; and a computing unit configured to calculate a power value by using instantaneous values of the current measured by the current meter and instantaneous values of the power supply voltage estimated from the length of a period when the level of the first output signal is changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicants: FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITED, FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Hiromitsu Soneda, Osamu Tsuboi, Fumihiko Nakazawa, Naoyuki NAGAO, Masakazu Hori
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Publication number: 20130313899Abstract: A power strip includes: jack portions; current meters each configured to measure a current being supplied from the corresponding jack portion to one of external electrical devices, and to output a measurement signal corresponding to a magnitude of the current; and a computing unit configured to obtain instantaneous values of the current at a plurality of time points on the basis of the measurement signal, and to calculate a power value using the instantaneous values. The computing unit configured to obtain the instantaneous values of the current by using any one of a first zero point and a second zero point as a reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicants: FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITED, FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Hiromitsu Soneda, Osamu Tsuboi, Fumihiko Nakazawa, Naoyuki NAGAO
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Patent number: 8471152Abstract: A microstructure comprises a laminate structure having a first conductor, a second conductor, and an intervening insulator located between the first and the second conductors. The first conductor includes opposite faces in relation to the second conductor, side faces, and edge parts which form the boundaries of the aforementioned opposite faces and side faces. The second conductor includes an extended face extending beyond the edge parts exceeding the first conductor. The insulation film includes an area covering at least part of an edge part and/or at least part of a side face.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Yoshihiro Mizuno, Norinao Kouma, Hisao Okuda, Hiromitsu Soneda, Tsuyoshi Matsumoto, Osamu Tsuboi
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Publication number: 20130045626Abstract: A power strip includes a casing including a plurality of plug insertion portions each having a first insertion port and a second insertion port into which first and second plug blades of a socket plug are to be respectively inserted, a magnetic core which is provided in each of the plurality of plug insertion portions and includes a first opening into which the first plug blade is to be inserted, a second opening into which the second plug blade is to be inserted, and a slit to communicate between the first plug blade and the second plug blade, and a magnetic sensor provided inside the slit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Hiromitsu SONEDA, Osamu TSUBOI, Fumihiko NAKAZAWA
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Patent number: 8202382Abstract: A method for manufacturing a micro movable element includes: forming a movable section, a frame, and a connecting section connecting the movable section with the frame on a substrate; bonding a film to a surface of the substrate in forming the movable section, the frame, and the connecting section; and patterning the film to form a support structure being bridged between the movable section and the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Norinao Kouma, Osamu Tsuboi, Yoshihiro Mizuno, Hiromitsu Soneda, Hisao Okuda, Tsuyoshi Matsumoto, Ippei Sawaki
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Patent number: 8179582Abstract: A micro electro mechanical device includes an inner frame provided with a movable part and an outer frame provided in a circumference of the inner frame. The outer frame has a fixing part fixed by a joining material. A first torsion bar is provided between the outer frame and the inner frame so as to swingably support the inner frame on the outer frame. A first opening is formed in the outer frame in a vicinity of the first torsion bar. The first opening is positioned between the fixing part of the outer frame and the first torsion bar.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Yasuhiro Omori, Osamu Tsuboi, Hiromitsu Soneda
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Patent number: 8142670Abstract: A micro-oscillating element includes a frame, a movable functional portion, and a torsional joint for joining the frame and the functional portion. The micro-oscillating element also includes first and second comb-tooth electrodes for generation of the driving force for the oscillating motion of the movable functional portion about the torsional joint. The first comb-tooth electrode includes a plurality of first electrode teeth each having a first conductor, an insulator and a second conductor laminated in the direction of the oscillating motion, where the first conductor and the second conductor are electrically connected with each other. The second comb-tooth electrode includes a plurality of second electrode teeth caused not to face the second conductor but to face the first conductor of the first electrode teeth during non-operation. The second electrode teeth are longer than the first conductor in the direction of the oscillating motion.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Norinao Kouma, Osamu Tsuboi, Hiromitsu Soneda, Satoshi Ueda
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Patent number: 8093086Abstract: A packaged device includes a package having an inner surface defining a closed internal space, a device chip fixed to the package in the internal space, and a parylene film covering at least a part of the inner surface of the package and/or at least a part of a surface of the device chip.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Yoshihiro Mizuno, Norinao Kouma, Hisao Okuda, Hiromitsu Soneda, Tsuyoshi Matsumoto, Osamu Tsuboi
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Patent number: 8093780Abstract: A micro-oscillation element facilitates adjusting the natural frequency relevant to the oscillating motion of the oscillating portion. The micro-oscillation element includes, for example, an oscillating portion, a frame, and a link portion that connects the oscillating portion and the frame. The link portion defines the oscillation axial center of oscillating motion of the oscillating portion with respect to the frame. The oscillating portion includes a main oscillating body, and a weight portion attached to the main oscillating body. The weight portion is movable in a direction intersecting the oscillation axial center.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Osamu Tsuboi, Norinao Kouma, Hiromitsu Soneda, Hisao Okuda
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Patent number: 8049394Abstract: A micro oscillating element includes a frame and an oscillation section connected to the frame via a torsional joining section. The oscillation section includes a movable functional section, an arm section and a first comb-tooth electrode. The arm section extends from the functional section. The first comb-tooth electrode includes first electrode teeth extending from the arm section in a direction intersecting the arm section. The micro oscillating element further includes a second comb-tooth electrode to cooperate with the first comb-tooth electrode for causing the oscillation section to oscillate about an oscillation axis defined by the torsional joining section. The second comb-tooth, electrode includes second electrode teeth extending from the frame in a direction intersecting the arm section.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Norinao Kouma, Osamu Tsuboi, Hiromitsu Soneda, Satoshi Ueda, Ippei Sawaki
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Patent number: 8018118Abstract: A micro-oscillation element includes a base frame, an oscillating portion, and a link portion connecting the base frame and the oscillating portion to each other. The oscillating portion has a movable functional portion, a first driving electrode connected to the movable functional portion, and a weight portion joined to the first driving electrode. The link portion defines an axis of the oscillating motion of the oscillating portion. The second driving electrode, fixed to the base frame, generates driving force for the oscillating motion in cooperation with the first driving electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Osamu Tsuboi, Norinao Kouma, Hiromitsu Soneda, Hisao Okuda, Yoshihiro Mizuno, Tsuyoshi Matsumoto, Ippei Sawaki
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Publication number: 20110192635Abstract: A microstructure comprises a laminate structure having a first conductor, a second conductor, and an intervening insulator located between the first and the second conductors. The first conductor includes opposite faces in relation to the second conductor, side faces, and edge parts which form the boundaries of the aforementioned opposite faces and side faces. The second conductor includes an extended face extending beyond the edge parts exceeding the first conductor. The insulation film includes an area covering at least part of an edge part and/or at least part of a side face.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Yoshihiro Mizuno, Norinao Kouma, Hisao Okuda, Hiromitsu Soneda, Tsuyoshi Matsumoto, Osamu Tsuboi
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Publication number: 20110187348Abstract: The following disclosure provides a power strip including: a busbar electrically connected to a power source; multiple electrical outlets allowing multiple power plugs to be inserted thereinto, respectively; distribution bars which are branched out from the busbar and respectively supply the electrical outlets with electric currents of the power source; and a plurality of electric current measurement units each configured to measure the electric current flowing through a corresponding one of the distribution bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicants: FUJITSU LIMITED, FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITEDInventors: Hiromitsu Soneda, Osamu Tsuboi, Fumihiko Nakazawa, Naoyuki Nagao
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Patent number: 7952033Abstract: A microstructure comprises a laminate structure having a first conductor, a second conductor, and an intervening insulator located between the first and the second conductors. The first conductor includes opposite faces in relation to the second conductor, side faces, and edge parts which form the boundaries of the aforementioned opposite faces and side faces. The second conductor includes an extended face extending beyond the edge parts exceeding the first conductor. The insulation film includes an area covering at least part of an edge part and/or at least part of a side face.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Yoshihiro Mizuno, Norinao Kouma, Hisao Okuda, Hiromitsu Soneda, Tsuyoshi Matsumoto, Osamu Tsuboi