Patents by Inventor Isao Ohba

Isao Ohba 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: 20160041635
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an active stylus pen includes a first signal generator, a second signal generator and a transmitter. The first signal generator generates a first signal capable of notifying an electronic device capable of accepting an operation executed by the active stylus pen that the pen tip is in contact with the electronic device when an operation of bringing the pen tip into contact with the electronic device is executed. The second signal generator generates a second signal capable of notifying the electronic device that the eraser is in contact with the electronic device when an operation of bringing the eraser into contact with the electronic device is executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Saori Michihata, Toshiya Takano, Isao Ohba
  • Publication number: 20150370352
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an active stylus pen includes a power supply circuit, an operation detector, a counter and a grip detector. The power supply circuit supplies power from a battery to components in the active stylus pen. The operation detector detects an operation with the active stylus pen being performed for an electronic device capable of receiving the operation. The counter counts an elapsed time after detecting the operation being performed. The grip detector detects the active stylus pen being gripped. The power supply circuit reduces power supply to the components when the elapsed time exceeds a value defined in advance and the active stylus pen being gripped is not detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Saori Michihata, Toshiya Takano, Isao Ohba
  • Publication number: 20150370412
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a capacitance type touch panel device which is provided on a screen of a display device and is allowed to detect a touch of a stylus is provided. The touch panel device includes a loop antenna, a sensor and a controller. The sensor is connected to the loop antenna and is configured to detect noise which generates in accordance with driving of the display device. The controller is configured to detect the touch at timing different from timing in which the noise generates in the cycle of generation of detected noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Isao Ohba, Saori Michihata, Toshiya Takano
  • Publication number: 20150116279
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first detector, a second detector and a processor. The first detector is configured to detect a first position on a detection surface. The second detector is configured to detect a second position indicated by an indicator on the detection surface. The processor is configured to determine a first orientation of inclination of the indicator based on first coordinates of the first position on the detection surface and second coordinates of the second position on the detection surface, and to correct the second coordinates based on the first orientation of inclination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Isao Ohba, Toshiya Takano, Tetsuya Fujii
  • Publication number: 20150116278
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus comprises a detector and a processor. The detector is configured to chronologically detect coordinates of positions sequentially indicated by an indicator on a detection surface. The processor is configured to determine a level of noise based on the coordinates, and to correct the coordinates using a correction strength value corresponding to the level of noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Dai Oyama, Isao Ohba, Saori Michihata, Hiromichi Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20150035764
    Abstract: According at least to one embodiment, a digitizer pen includes a resonant circuit, a first switcher, a measurement processor, and a transmission module. The resonant circuit includes a coil. The first switcher allows a core tip of a core of a plurality of cores to be exposed. The measurement processor measures pressure applied to the exposed core. The transmission module transmits the pressure applied to the exposed core to the measurement module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Saori Michihata, Isao Ohba, Toshiya Takano
  • Patent number: 8942641
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an antenna apparatus comprises an antenna element connected to a feeding point, a grounded first lumped constant element connected to the antenna element, and a grounded second and third lumped constant elements connected to the antenna element through a selector. The selector is configured to connect the grounded second lumped constant element to the antenna element in order to lower a resonant frequency of the antenna element, and to connect the grounded third lumped constant element to the antenna element in order to raise the resonant frequency of the antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Isao Ohba, Hiroyuki Hotta, Koichi Sato, Masao Teshima
  • Publication number: 20140220906
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an antenna apparatus comprises an antenna element connected to a feeding point, a grounded first lumped constant element connected to the antenna element, and a grounded second and third lumped constant elements connected to the antenna element through a selector. The selector is configured to connect the grounded second lumped constant element to the antenna element in order to lower a resonant frequency of the antenna element, and to connect the grounded third lumped constant element to the antenna element in order to raise the resonant frequency of the antenna element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Isao Ohba, Hiroyuki Hotta, Koichi Sato, Masao Teshima
  • Publication number: 20140204038
    Abstract: An information apparatus according to an embodiment includes a first input device for carrying out a pen input, a second input device for carrying out a touch panel input, and a correction processor for correcting a first coordinate detected by the first input device based on a second coordinate detected by the second input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Isao Ohba, Dai Oyama, Hiromichi Suzuki, Saori Michihata
  • Patent number: 8768420
    Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a first antenna configured to receive power from the first circuit board housed in the first housing, a second antenna configured to receive power from the second circuit board housed in the second housing, a first signal cable configured to electrically connect the first circuit board to the second circuit board and transmit a signal between the first circuit board and the second circuit board, and a second signal cable configured to electrically connect the first circuit board to the second circuit board and bypasses a board current flowing through the first signal cable from the first circuit board to the second antenna during operation of the second antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Fujitsu Mobile Communications Limited
    Inventors: Hiromichi Suzuki, Isao Ohba
  • Patent number: 8699964
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an antenna apparatus comprises a first antenna element, a first lumped constant element, a first lumped constant element, a switch and at least one second lumped constant element. The first antenna element comprises a forward part, a folded part and a backward part, the forward part includes a start point connected to a feeding point, and the backward part includes an end point connected to ground. The first lumped constant element is inserted in the backward part. The switch is configured to select a current path in accordance with a control signal. The at least one second lumped constant element is to be selectively connected in parallel to the first lumped constant element through the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Isao Ohba, Hiroyuki Hotta, Koichi Sato, Masao Teshima
  • Patent number: 8614647
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an antenna device includes a first element, a stub, and an open end element. The first element has a folded monopole structure in which a conductor is folded at a folding portion to form a forward portion and a backward portion. A base end of the forward portion is connected to a feeding point, and a distal end of the backward portion is connected to a ground via a first lumped parameter. The stub is provided between the forward portion and the backward portion of the first element so as to shunt the forward portion and the backward portion. The open end element includes a conductor placed in parallel to the first lumped parameter. A base end of the conductor is connected between the stub of the backward portion of the first element and the ground, and the distal end of the conductor is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Hotta, Koichi Sato, Isao Ohba
  • Publication number: 20130148833
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a case configured to house an electronic component that generates heat therein; an air circulation unit provided in the case and that circulates air between outside of the electronic apparatus and the electronic component; a speaker provided around the air circulation unit and that outputs sound; a circulation control unit provided in a part of the air circulation unit and that controls circulation of air between the outside and the electronic component; and a connector that connects with a cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Natsumi Endo, Isao Ohba, Naoto Ito
  • Publication number: 20120188134
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an antenna device includes a first element, a stub, and an open end element. The first element has a folded monopole structure in which a conductor is folded at a folding portion to form a forward portion and a backward portion. A base end of the forward portion is connected to a feeding point, and a distal end of the backward portion is connected to a ground via a first lumped parameter. The stub is provided between the forward portion and the backward portion of the first element so as to shunt the forward portion and the backward portion. The open end element includes a conductor placed in parallel to the first lumped parameter. A base end of the conductor is connected between the stub of the backward portion of the first element and the ground, and the distal end of the conductor is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Hiroyuki HOTTA, Koichi Sato, Isao Ohba
  • Patent number: 8185061
    Abstract: A wireless terminal includes an antenna which comprises an antenna element and at least one frequency switching circuit to control an operating frequency of the antenna element in accordance with a frequency control signal, a plurality of RF circuits to perform an RF signal processing, an antenna switch to connect the antenna to one of the plurality of RF circuits in accordance with a connection control signal, and a generation unit configured to generate the frequency control signal and the connection control signal in accordance with switching between a plurality of wireless communication systems or switching between transmission and reception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Koichi Sato, Satoshi Mizoguchi, Isao Ohba
  • Patent number: 8170635
    Abstract: A radio apparatus including a first housing section, a second housing section and a hinge section is provided. The second housing section is rotatably connected to the first housing section. The second housing section includes an antenna feed circuit and a ground circuit. The hinge section is constituted by an axis member fixed to the second housing section and a bearing member fixed to the first housing section. The axis member is put through the bearing member for forming an axis of rotation of the second housing section with respect to the first housing section. The axis member has a conductive portion connected to the antenna feed circuit at a feed point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Isao Ohba, Koichi Sato, Hisashi Higashigawa
  • Publication number: 20110183633
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an antenna apparatus comprises a first antenna element, a first lumped constant element, a first lumped constant element, a switch and at least one second lumped constant element. The first antenna element comprises a forward part, a folded part and a backward part, the forward part includes a start point connected to a feeding point, and the backward part includes an end point connected to ground. The first lumped constant element is inserted in the backward part. The switch is configured to select a current path in accordance with a control signal. The at least one second lumped constant element is to be selectively connected in parallel to the first lumped constant element through the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Isao Ohba, Hiroyuki Hotta, Koichi Sato, Masao Teshima
  • Publication number: 20110070843
    Abstract: A wireless terminal includes an antenna which comprises an antenna element and at least one frequency switching circuit to control an operating frequency of the antenna element in accordance with a frequency control signal, a plurality of RF circuits to perform an RF signal processing, an antenna switch to connect the antenna to one of the plurality of RF circuits in accordance with a connection control signal, and a generation unit configured to generate the frequency control signal and the connection control signal in accordance with switching between a plurality of wireless communication systems or switching between transmission and reception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Koichi SATO, Satoshi Mizoguchi, Isao Ohba
  • Patent number: 7847750
    Abstract: An antenna device includes a printed circuit board and an antenna element. The printed circuit board has a face a portion of which is formed by a conductive layer overlaid with a magnetic material layer made of anisotropic magnetic material. The magnetic material layer is arranged in such a way that a hard magnetization axis of the anisotropic magnetic material is directed almost parallel to the face. The antenna element is arranged almost parallel to the printed circuit board on a side of the face. The antenna element is arranged in such a way that an antenna current distributed on the antenna element if the antenna element is excited is directed almost perpendicular to the hard magnetization axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Isao Ohba, Takashi Amano, Akihiro Tsujimura, Satoshi Mizoguchi, Koichi Sato
  • Patent number: 7830323
    Abstract: An antenna device is provided. The antenna device includes an antenna element including a first portion and a second portion formed almost parallel to each other, and a plane-shaped piece of magnetic material provided between the first portion and the second portion, the magnetic material arranged almost parallel to the first portion and the second portion. A wireless mobile terminal is provided. The wireless mobile terminal includes a printed circuit board, an antenna element including a first portion and a second portion formed almost parallel to each other, the first portion and the second portion arranged almost parallel to the printed circuit board each, and a plane-shaped piece of magnetic material provided between the first portion and the second portion, the magnetic material arranged almost parallel to the printed circuit board, the magnetic material arranged almost parallel to the first portion and the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Akihiro Tsujimura, Koichi Sato, Takashi Amano, Satoshi Mizoguchi, Isao Ohba