Patents by Inventor Kaoru Yamamoto

Kaoru Yamamoto 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: 20190096353
    Abstract: The display device includes drive circuits 301 provided in correspondence to the gate lines, respectively, and alternately switches a scanning period for scanning the gate lines and a non-scanning period during one vertical scanning period. The drive circuit 301 includes netA(n), an output switching element M5 connected to netA(n), and a reset circuit R. The output switching element M5 applies a selection voltage to the gate line GLn. The potential of netA(n) changes between a first potential that is equal to or higher than a threshold voltage of the output switching element M5, and a second potential that is lower than the first potential. In the drive circuit 301 wherein a period while netA(n) thereof has the second potential overlaps with the non-scanning period, the reset circuit R resets the potential of netA(n) to the second potential, before the resumption of the scanning period after the non-scanning period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: KOHHEI TANAKA, KAORU YAMAMOTO, TOKIHIRO YOKONO
  • Publication number: 20190079330
    Abstract: An active matrix substrate includes a demultiplexer circuit which includes a plurality of DMX circuit TFTs. Each of the DMX circuit TFTs includes a front-gate electrode (FG) supplied with a control signal from one of a plurality of control signal main lines ASW, BSW and a back-gate electrode (BG) supplied with a back-gate signal which is different from the control signal. The plurality of DMX circuit TFTs includes first DMX circuit TFTs (T1a, T1b) and second DMX circuit TFTs (T2a, T2b). The back-gate electrode of each of the first DMX circuit TFTs (T1a, T1b)is connected with a first back-gate signal main line (BGL(1)) which supplies a first back-gate signal and, the back-gate electrode of each of the second DMX circuit TFTs (T2a, T2b)is connected with a second back-gate signal main line (BGL(2)) which supplies a second back-gate signal which is different from the first back-gate signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Kaoru YAMAMOTO, Akihiro ODA, Tadayoshi MIYAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20190080658
    Abstract: Provided is a technique of causing less display irregularities to occur when the scanning of the gate lines is resumed in a display device in which the scanning of gate lines is performed intermittently. A display device includes a display panel, and a driving circuitry that includes a plurality of drive circuits for scanning gate lines. The driving circuitry alternately switches a scanning period in which the gate lines are scanned, and a non-scanning period in which the scanning of the gate lines is suspended, during one vertical scanning period, according to a control signal. Each driving circuit 301n includes a first switching element N that applies a selection voltage to the gate line; an internal line netA; a second switching element A that charges the internal line netA to a first potential; and a third switching element B that includes a drain electrode connected to the internal line netA, and a source electrode having a second potential that is lower than the first potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: KAORU YAMAMOTO, KOHHEI TANAKA, TOKIHIRO YOKONO
  • Patent number: 10192507
    Abstract: A shift register circuit can achieve high definition of a display device with the smallest possible number of elements without causing defective operation. A unit circuit is provided with a thin film transistor functioning as an output control transistor; a thin film transistor precharging an internal node based on an on-level signal outputted from an output terminal of a previous stage; two thin film transistors provided in series with each other between the output terminal of the previous stage and the internal node of this stage; a thin film transistor provided between the internal node and an output terminal; and a thin film transistor pulling down the output terminal. The thin film transistors go to an on state only for a quarter period of a clock cycle which is a part of a period during which the output terminal of the previous stage is pulled down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Ogawa, Kaoru Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20180342208
    Abstract: In a current measurement period set in a pause period, a display device of the present invention applies measurement voltages to data lines (S1 to Sm) and measures currents outputted to monitoring lines (M1 to Mm) from m pixel circuits (18), and then applies data voltages generated corresponding to video signals to the data lines (S1 to Sm).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Daichi NISHIKAWA, Yasuyuki OGAWA, Kaoru YAMAMOTO, Noritaka KISHI, Shigetsugu YAMANAKA, Masanori OHARA, Noboru NOGUCHI
  • Patent number: 10074313
    Abstract: In a current measurement period set in a pause period, a display device of the present invention applies measurement voltages to data lines (S1 to Sm) and measures currents outputted to monitoring lines (M1 to Mm) from m pixel circuits (18), and then applies data voltages generated corresponding to video signals to the data lines (S1 to Sm).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Daichi Nishikawa, Yasuyuki Ogawa, Kaoru Yamamoto, Noritaka Kishi, Shigetsugu Yamanaka, Masanori Ohara, Noboru Noguchi
  • Patent number: 10068543
    Abstract: A unit shift register circuit constitutes each stage of a shift register circuit. The unit shift register circuit includes an output transistor (T1) configured to input a prescribed clock signal (CK) to a drain terminal, and output an output signal (OUT) from a source terminal. The unit shift register circuit includes a setting transistor (T2) in which a source terminal is connected to a gate electrode of the output transistor (T1), is configured to input an input signal (S) to the drain terminal, and is configured to input to a gate electrode an input signal (VS) in a case of charging a gate electrode (node (VC)) of the output transistor (T1). The input signal (VS) having a voltage higher than that of the input signal (S).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Kaoru Yamamoto, Yasuyuki Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20180240429
    Abstract: A shift register circuit can achieve high definition of a display device with the smallest possible number of elements without causing defective operation. A unit circuit is provided with a thin film transistor functioning as an output control transistor; a thin film transistor precharging an internal node based on an on-level signal outputted from an output terminal of a previous stage; two thin film transistors provided in series with each other between the output terminal of the previous stage and the internal node of this stage; a thin film transistor provided between the internal node and an output terminal; and a thin film transistor pulling down the output terminal. The thin film transistors go to an on state only for a quarter period of a clock cycle which is a part of a period during which the output terminal of the previous stage is pulled down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: YASUYUKI OGAWA, KAORU YAMAMOTO
  • Patent number: 9976217
    Abstract: The method of forming a thin film feeds a raw material gas causing a reversible decomposition reaction toward an upper surface of substrate placed on a placing table in a processing container; decomposes the raw material gas with a predetermined decomposing scheme thereby forming a thin film of the raw material gas on the surface of the substrate; and feeds a decomposition restraint gas having a characteristic of restraining a thermal decomposition of the raw material gas separately from the raw material gas toward a peripheral portion of the substrate when the raw material gas is fed to the substrate, thereby restraining the thermal decomposition of the raw material gas and selectively preventing the thin film from being formed in the peripheral portion of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventors: Atsushi Gomi, Yasushi Mizusawa, Tatsuo Hatano, Masamichi Hara, Kaoru Yamamoto, Satoshi Taga
  • Patent number: 9966040
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display unit, a driver unit, and a control unit. The display unit includes a plurality of pixel units arranged in a matrix. The driver unit includes an output transistor configured to drive a plurality of scanning lines connected to the plurality of pixel units. The control unit is configured to supply to the driver unit in a display period, a signal for displaying an image on the display unit, and control a bias state of the output transistor in a display suspension period, so that an absolute value of a threshold voltage of the output transistor which is increased in the display period decreases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kaoru Yamamoto, Yasuyuki Ogawa, Akihiro Oda, Masahiro Tomida
  • Publication number: 20180108309
    Abstract: Each driving circuit in a shift register includes an output unit, a precharge unit, a boosting unit, a gate voltage discharge unit, a gate line discharge unit, and an internal line netA. The output unit includes a TFT(F) that outputs a selection voltage to a gate line. The precharge unit includes a TFT(B) that outputs a control voltage for causing the TFT in the output unit to operate. The boosting unit boosts up a gate voltage of the TFT in the output unit through a capacitor (Cbst). The gate voltage discharge unit includes a TFT(K) that pulls down this gate voltage during a non-selection period while the gate line is not selected. The gate line discharge unit includes a TFT(L) that outputs a non-selection voltage to the gate line during the non-selection period while the gate line is not selected. The internal line is connected to a gate terminal of the TFT in the output unit, the precharge unit, the gate voltage discharge unit, and the boosting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Kohhei TANAKA, Takeshi NOMA, Takayuki NISHIYAMA, Ryo YONEBAYASHI, Yasuyuki OGAWA, Kaoru YAMAMOTO
  • Patent number: 9905311
    Abstract: A shift register circuit has a plurality of unit circuits that are cascade-connected to one another and that output received pulse signals as output signals in accordance with a clock signal, the shift register circuit sequentially outputting the output signals from the plurality of respective unit circuits. The output circuits each include a double-gate transistor having first gate electrode that controls conductivity between the drain electrode and the source electrode, and a second gate electrode formed through an insulating layer and disposed to face the first gate electrode across a semiconductor layer between the drain electrode and the source electrode. The shift register circuit applies a prescribed voltage to the second gate electrode in accordance with a voltage applied to the first gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Ogawa, Kaoru Yamamoto, Akihiro Oda, Masahiro Tomida
  • Patent number: 9896761
    Abstract: A trap mechanism for trapping exhaust gas from a process chamber. The trap assembly includes a housing containing a plurality of trap units. The plurality of trap units are arranged successively along a flow direction of said exhaust gas. Each trap unit includes a set of trap panels parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other. The two opposite surfaces with a larger area of each trap panel are oriented substantially parallel to a flow direction of the exhaust gas flow. The two opposite surfaces with a smaller area of each trap panels are oriented orthogonal to the exhaust gas flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventors: Masamichi Hara, Kaoru Yamamoto, Yasushi Mizusawa
  • Publication number: 20180000434
    Abstract: Provided is an X-ray imaging device having a foldable arm unit for supporting an X-ray tube, and an operating unit for operating the X-ray tube, on a joint of arms constituting the arm unit. The operating unit is, for instance, a display unit serving also as the operating unit (display unit with a touch panel), and it is detachable from the joint of the arms. As another operating unit, a handle for operating the arm unit is provided. The handle for operating the arm unit can be provided with an operating switch for operating the X-ray tube. With this configuration, the X-ray imaging device being superior in operability and easy in checking the displayed information can be provided, at any height the X-ray tube is positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Atsushi NINOMIYA, Katsumi USAMI, Masaru YOKOYAMA, Kazuyuki YANASE, Kaoru YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20170360386
    Abstract: Provided is a mobile X-ray imaging device having a foldable arm unit equipped with an X-ray tube unit, and a storage concave for storing the folded arm unit on the front side of a main body. An end of the arm unit fixed to the main body side is made slidable with respect to the main body. With this configuration, it is possible to provide the mobile X-ray imaging device having a high degree of flexibility in arranging the X-ray tube when imaging is performed, and also the forward view is never be obstructed by the device in transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Atsushi NINOMIYA, Katsumi USAMI, Masaru YOKOYAMA, Kazuyuki YANASE, Kaoru YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20170323612
    Abstract: In a forward shift operation, a second input signal having a higher voltage than a voltage of a first input signal is input to a second gate terminal in a case that a first gate terminal of a first transistor is charged, and a fourth input signal having a higher voltage than a voltage of a third input signal is input to a third gate terminal in a case that the first gate terminal of the first transistor is discharged. In a backward shift operation, the fourth input signal having a higher voltage than a voltage of the third input signal is input to the third gate terminal in a case that the first gate terminal of the first transistor is charged, and the second input signal having a higher voltage than a voltage of the first input signal is input to the second gate terminal in a case that the first gate terminal of the first transistor is discharged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kaoru YAMAMOTO, Yasuyuki OGAWA
  • Publication number: 20170315244
    Abstract: The invention provides a detection device including a fewer types of elements for detection of radial rays and configured to appropriately detect the radial rays. A detection device 1 includes a light source 30 configured to emit radial rays, a detection circuit board 10 provided with a plurality of detection circuits each configured to output a signal according to a control signal supplied from a driving circuit 201, and a signal reading circuit 202 configured to acquire the signals outputted from the plurality of detection circuits. The detection circuits each include a detection thin film transistor having threshold voltage varied in accordance with irradiation of the radial rays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: KAZUATSU ITO, SHIGEYASU MORI, TADAYOSHI MIYAMOTO, KAORU YAMAMOTO
  • Patent number: 9787222
    Abstract: Provided is an electrostatic attraction apparatus in which a first insulating layer is formed on a base in an electrostatic chuck. A first portion of the first insulating layer extends on a first face of the base and a second portion of the first insulating layer extends on at least a portion of a second face of the base. An attraction electrode is formed on the first portion of the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed on the first portion of the first insulating layer and the attraction electrode. A conductor pattern extends from the attraction electrode and provides a power supply terminal on the second portion of the first insulating layer. A contact part of a terminal member urged by an urging unit is in contact with the power supply terminal. The terminal member is connected with a wiring line connected to a supply power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventors: Kaoru Yamamoto, Shinji Orimoto, Naoyuki Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20170186373
    Abstract: In a current measurement period set in a pause period, a display device of the present invention applies measurement voltages to data lines (S1 to Sm) and measures currents outputted to monitoring lines (M1 to Mm) from m pixel circuits (18), and then applies data voltages generated corresponding to video signals to the data lines (S1 to Sm).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Daichi NISHIKAWA, Yasuyuki OGAWA, Kaoru YAMAMOTO, Noritaka KISHI, Shigetsugu YAMANAKA, Masanori OHARA, Noboru NOGUCHI
  • Patent number: 9673078
    Abstract: A cooling processing apparatus includes: a processing vessel; an electrostatic chuck installed in the processing vessel, the electrostatic chuck having a mounting surface on which an object to be processed is mounted; a cooling mechanism configured to cool the electrostatic chuck; and a lamp heating device configured to remove moisture attached to the mounting surface. Further, a method for operating the cooling processing apparatus includes: decompressing the space in the processing vessel by using the exhaust device; removing the moisture attached to the mounting surface of the electrostatic chuck by using the lamp heating device; and cooling the electrostatic chuck by using the cooling mechanism after the removal of the moisture performed by the lamp heating device is terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventors: Tetsuya Miyashita, Masamichi Hara, Naoyuki Suzuki, Kaoru Yamamoto, Kouji Maeda