Patents by Inventor Jun Morinaga

Jun Morinaga 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: 11772556
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes work equipment having a work tool and a support member supporting the work tool. A display control system controls a display device provided outside the work vehicle. The display control system includes a captured image acquisition unit, a supplementary image acquisition unit, a display image generation unit, and a display control unit. The captured image acquisition unit acquires a captured image captured by an imaging device mounted on the work vehicle. The supplementary image acquisition unit acquires a supplementary image representing information related to the work vehicle. The display image generation unit generates a display image in which the supplementary image is disposed in an area where a side surface of the support member can be shown in the captured image. The display control unit outputs a display signal in order to display the display image on the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Qi Ding, Yasuhiro Ibusuki, Jun Morinaga, Masanori Minagawa
  • Patent number: 11746505
    Abstract: A bucket height notification device includes a bucket height specification unit and a bucket height notification unit. The bucket height specification unit specifies a bucket height from a ground surface to a bucket of work equipment included in a work vehicle related to remote operation. The bucket height notification unit notifies of the bucket height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Qi Ding, Yasuhiro Ibusuki, Jun Morinaga, Masanori Minagawa
  • Publication number: 20230167627
    Abstract: A work machine remote control system includes a sensor data reception unit that receives detection data of an attitude of working equipment included in a work machine operated by an operation signal from a remote place, an alarm control unit that outputs an alarm control signal when it is determined, based on the detection data, that the working equipment is approaching or has reached an end position in a movable range, and an alarm device that is provided in the remote place and outputs an alarm based on the alarm control signal from the alarm control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Ohyama, Jun Morinaga, Masanori Minagawa
  • Patent number: 11663748
    Abstract: A captured image acquisition unit of a display control device according to the present invention acquires an image captured by an imaging device mounted on a loading vehicle. A loaded weight acquisition unit acquires a loaded weight measured by a weight scale mounted on a transport vehicle. A display image generation unit generates a display image obtained by disposing an image showing the loaded weight on the captured image. A display control unit outputs a display signal for displaying the display image to a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Qi Ding, Yasuhiro Ibusuki, Jun Morinaga, Masanori Minagawa
  • Publication number: 20230050071
    Abstract: A work machine includes: a vehicle body; a first imaging device that is disposed in the vehicle body and images a first imaging range; a second imaging device that is disposed in the vehicle body and images a second imaging range; and a communication device that transmits a first image in the first imaging range and a second image in the second imaging range to a remote place. At least a part of the second imaging range is set below the first imaging range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun Morinaga, Yasuhiro Ibusuki, Atsuhito Kawahara, Masanori Minagawa
  • Patent number: 11537144
    Abstract: A display control device includes an image receiving unit that receives an image captured by an imaging device included in a work machine and a display control unit that processes the image based on a movement amount of the work machine in receipt delay time of the image, and generates a display signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanori Minagawa, Jun Morinaga, Yasuhiro Ohyama, Qi Ding
  • Patent number: 11537121
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes: an imaging device that captures an image in which a work target is shown; an image transmission unit that transmits the image captured by the imaging device to a control device; an operation signal reception unit that receives an operation signal from the control device; and an operation control unit that limits the operation signal according to a transmission status of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanori Minagawa, Jun Morinaga, Yasuhiro Ohyama, Qi Ding
  • Patent number: 11168465
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes a changing object that is an object in which a known change in an external appearance occurs for each fixed time, an imaging device that images an area where the changing object appears, and a transmitting device that transmits an image captured by the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanori Minagawa, Jun Morinaga, Yasuhiro Ohyama, Qi Ding
  • Publication number: 20210291733
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes work equipment having a work tool and a support member supporting the work tool. A display control system controls a display device provided outside the work vehicle. The display control system includes a captured image acquisition unit, a supplementary image acquisition unit, a display image generation unit, and a display control unit. The captured image acquisition unit acquires a captured image captured by an imaging device mounted on the work vehicle. The supplementary image acquisition unit acquires a supplementary image representing information related to the work vehicle. The display image generation unit generates a display image in which the supplementary image is disposed in an area where a side surface of the support member can be shown in the captured image. The display control unit outputs a display signal in order to display the display image on the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Qi DING, Yasuhiro IBUSUKI, Jun MORINAGA, Masanori MINAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20210230836
    Abstract: A captured image acquisition unit configured to acquire a captured image captured by an imaging device mounted on a work vehicle. A posture image acquisition unit configured to acquire a posture image representing at least one of a roll angle and a pitch angle of the work vehicle. A display image generation unit configured to generate a display image in which the posture image is disposed on the captured image so as to display the posture image at a position facing the operator's seat in a width direction of the display device. A display control unit configured to output a display signal for displaying a display image to the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Qi DING, Yasuhiro IBUSUKI, Jun MORINAGA, Masanori MINAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20210174554
    Abstract: A captured image acquisition unit of a display control device according to the present invention acquires an image captured by an imaging device mounted on a loading vehicle. A loaded weight acquisition unit acquires a loaded weight measured by a weight scale mounted on a transport vehicle. A display image generation unit generates a display image obtained by disposing an image showing the loaded weight on the captured image. A display control unit outputs a display signal for displaying the display image to a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Qi DING, Yasuhiro IBUSUKI, Jun MORINAGA, Masanori MINAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20210062473
    Abstract: A bucket height notification device includes a bucket height specification unit and a bucket height notification unit. The bucket height specification unit specifies a bucket height from a ground surface to a bucket of work equipment included in a work vehicle related to remote operation. The bucket height notification unit notifies of the bucket height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Qi DING, Yasuhiro IBUSUKI, Jun MORINAGA, Masanori MINAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20200208381
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes a changing object that is an object in which a known change in an external appearance occurs for each fixed time, an imaging device that images an area where the changing object appears, and a transmitting device that transmits an image captured by the imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Masanori MINAGAWA, Jun MORINAGA, Yasuhiro OHYAMA, Qi DING
  • Publication number: 20200125114
    Abstract: A display control device includes an image receiving unit that receives an image captured by an imaging device included in a work machine and a display control unit that processes the image based on a movement amount of the work machine in receipt delay time of the image, and generates a display signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Masanori MINAGAWA, Jun MORINAGA, Yasuhiro OHYAMA, Qi DING
  • Publication number: 20200057437
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes: an imaging device that captures an image in which a work target is shown; an image transmission unit that transmits the image captured by the imaging device to a control device; an operation signal reception unit that receives an operation signal from the control device; and an operation control unit that limits the operation signal according to a transmission status of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Masanori Minagawa, Jun Morinaga, Yasuhiro Ohyama, Qi Ding
  • Patent number: 9654038
    Abstract: A control device of an electric motor includes: an operating state setting unit configured to set an operating state; a maximum output acquiring unit configured to acquire maximum output of the electric motor that is preset according to the operating state set; a speed detecting unit configured to detect a speed of the electric motor; a torque limit value calculating unit configured to calculate a torque limit value based on the speed and the maximum output; and a torque limiting unit configured to limit torque of the electric motor by the torque limit value when accelerating the electric motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Tadashi Kawaguchi, Kazuki Takehara, Jun Morinaga
  • Patent number: 9617713
    Abstract: A control device of an electric actuator adapted to perform a forward-reverse movement includes a control unit adapted to be operated in a forward direction or a reverse direction in accordance with the forward-reverse movement of the electric actuator. It also includes a pilot circuit, which is connected to the control unit and which generates a forward pilot pressure or a reverse pilot pressure in accordance with the forward operation or the reverse operation of the control unit. The control device has a differential pressure acquiring unit that acquires a differential pressure between a pilot pressure corresponding to an operation direction of the control unit and a pilot pressure, in a direction opposite to the operation direction, and it has a control command generator that generates a control command for controlling the electric actuator based on the differential pressure acquired by the differential pressure acquiring unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroaki Take, Tadashi Kawaguchi, Jun Morinaga
  • Patent number: 9506223
    Abstract: A display device includes a display controller and displays a content based on display signals output from the display controller. The display controller includes: a gauge value converter that converts measurements of a plurality of devices displayed in a predetermined unit into gauge values with the same scale; and a maximum gauge value determiner that determines a maximum one of the gauge values converted by the gauge value converter, so as for the gauge value determined by the maximum gauge value determiner to be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Shimon Jinbo, Jun Morinaga, Hiroaki Take, Kouzou Suzuki
  • Patent number: 9347389
    Abstract: It is determined that assisting is required when a deviation of a target matching engine speed and a current engine speed is equal to or more than a predetermined value, and for a predetermined period of time since the time point at which it is determined that assisting is required, a target assist engine speed is set at a high rotation target matching engine speed which is more than the target matching engine speed, and thereafter the target assist engine speed is set gradually closer to the target matching engine speed, and an assist torque command value is output to the generator assisting output of the engine, and the engine speed is controlled, so that the engine speed attains the target assist engine speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Tadashi Kawaguchi, Kentaro Murakami, Jun Morinaga
  • Patent number: 9212467
    Abstract: The disclosed rotating parking brake control device obviates the need for an operator to operate an emergency-stop switch. A hybrid controller, to which a brake is connected, outputs a drive control signal to a rotating electric motor to control drive of an upper rotating body and also controls the brake by generating a brake release command signal and outputting the brake release command signal to the brake. A pump controller also generates a brake release command signal, and the brake release command signal generated by the pump controller is transmitted to the hybrid controller through an inter-controller signal line. The brake release command signal is outputted to the brake only when the brake release command signal is generated by the hybrid controller and the brake release command signal is transmitted from the pump controller through the inter-controller signal line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroaki Take, Jun Morinaga, Shuki Akushichi