Patents by Inventor Junichi Minato

Junichi Minato 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: 10250775
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Publication number: 20170359480
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Junichi MINATO
  • Patent number: 9787868
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Publication number: 20160344889
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Junichi MINATO
  • Patent number: 9451121
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Patent number: 8922825
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Publication number: 20140327935
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Junichi MINATO
  • Publication number: 20140253972
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Junichi MINATO
  • Patent number: 8830536
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Publication number: 20140043657
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: Junichi MINATO
  • Patent number: 8599420
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Publication number: 20130120800
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Junichi MINATO
  • Patent number: 8379272
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Patent number: 8334990
    Abstract: In an information processing apparatus having a service mode for a service person to carry out maintenance of the apparatus enters for carrying out the maintenance, a registration page is provided for registering the service person as a service person in charge of the maintenance of the apparatus, and an input page is provided for inputting authentication information required for the service person that is registered in the registration page as a person in charge of the maintenance of the apparatus to enter the service mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Patent number: 8248663
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Publication number: 20120062954
    Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Junichi MINATO
  • Patent number: 8037521
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus accepts operating instruction only from a user who has logged into the information processing apparatus, and is assigned with a screen of the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus includes a login processing unit configured to allow a first user to login and be assigned with the screen and to allow a second user, after the first user, to login and be assigned with the screen by reassigning the screen from the first user to the second user while maintaining a login status of the first user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Publication number: 20110119755
    Abstract: In an information processing apparatus having a service mode for a service person to carry out maintenance of the apparatus enters for carrying out the maintenance, a registration page is provided for registering the service person as a service person in charge of the maintenance of the apparatus, and an input page is provided for inputting authentication information required for the service person that is registered in the registration page as a person in charge of the maintenance of the apparatus to enter the service mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Junichi MINATO
  • Patent number: 7894093
    Abstract: In an information processing apparatus having a service mode for a service person to carry out maintenance of the apparatus enters for carrying out the maintenance, a registration page is provided for registering the service person as a service person in charge of the maintenance of the apparatus, and an input page is provided for inputting authentication information required for the service person that is registered in the registration page as a person in charge of the maintenance of the apparatus to enter the service mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato
  • Patent number: 7739458
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of hardware resources provided to carry out image formation. A plurality of application programs perform respective processing of the plurality of hardware resources related to the image formation. A storage device stores rewritable shared data which is used by the application programs in common. A shared-data control unit suspends one of a write-lock request or a read-lock request that is received from one of the application programs when acquisition and/or updating of the shared data is inhibited, and after the acquisition and/or updating of the shared data is allowed, inhibits the acquisition and/or updating of the shared data by other application programs in accordance with the suspended request for the one of the plurality of application programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Minato