Patents by Inventor Kaoru Ootsuki

Kaoru Ootsuki 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).

  • Range determination apparatus, range determination method, and program therefor
    Patent number: 6984191
    Abstract: A sensor generates a continuous signal in response to operation of a shift lever, and a range is determined for each of the various control operations by comparing the output value of the signal with a range determination pattern set arbitrarily for each of the control operations. Accordingly, each of the control operations can be performed appropriately by using optimal range information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Aisin AW Co., LTD
    Inventors: Masayuki Kuwata, Masayuki Tsugawa, Mitsunori Nakane, Kaoru Ootsuki, Masao Saitou, Kenji Suzuki
  • Range determination apparatus, range determination method, and program therefor
    Publication number: 20040186646
    Abstract: A sensor generates a continuous signal in response to operation of a shift lever, and a range is determined for each of the various control operations by comparing the output value of the signal with a range determination pattern set arbitrarily for each of the control operations. Accordingly, each of the control operations can be performed appropriately by using optimal range information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Masayuki Kuwata, Masayuki Tsugawa, Mitsunori Nakane, Kaoru Ootsuki, Masao Saitou, Kenji Suzuki