Patents by Inventor Katsuhiko Akita

Katsuhiko Akita 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: 9723177
    Abstract: An image processing system for generating a processed image depending on an input image is provided. The system includes an image processing portion configured to add, to the processed image, an AR marker which is an image for identifying missing information missing from information of the input image; an AR content generating portion configured to generate an AR content corresponding to the missing information; an AR marker recognizing portion configured to recognize the AR marker contained in a photographed image obtained by photographing the processed image; and an AR display processing portion configured to display the AR content stored in association with the recognized AR marker in a manner to be superimposed on the processed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Kaitaku Ozawa, Katsuhiko Akita, Hiroaki Kubo, Kazusei Takahashi, Akihiro Torigoshi, Yuji Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20170055119
    Abstract: A server for providing a plurality of objects made correspond to a marker is provided. The objects have content differing from each other. The server includes a transmitter configured to preferentially send, in response to a request for the objects based on the marker, an object which has not yet been sent to any of ā€œNā€ (N?2) terminals of the objects to a requesting terminal of the ā€œNā€ terminals, the requesting terminal having made the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Kazusei TAKAHASHI, Katsuhiko AKITA, Hiroaki KUBO, Kaitaku OZAWA, Akihiro TORIGOSHI, Yuji OKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20160309052
    Abstract: A cooperative image processing system including an image processing apparatus and a portable terminal apparatus capable of connecting to each other. The image processing apparatus includes a first processor to execute instructions to control the functions of a first screen data obtaining portion that obtains screen data for reproducing a first operation screen that allows operating the portable terminal apparatus, from the portable terminal apparatus. The image processing apparatus further includes a memory that stores a cooperation table that contains a list of operations that can be performed on the first operation screen and a plurality of next second operations to be displayed in a next second operation screen that allows operating the image processing apparatus, each of the next second operations corresponding to a respective one of the operations on the list of operations that can be performed on the first operation screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Kazusei TAKAHASHI, Katsuhiko AKITA, Takeshi MORIKAWA, Daisuke NAKANO
  • Publication number: 20160277612
    Abstract: An image reading device comprises: a feeder that feeds a document along with a predetermined path; a first reading part that reads a first side of the document at a first position in the path and creates a first image; a second reading part that reads a second side of the document at a second position which is located posterior to the first position in the path and creates a second image; a synthesizing part that lays the first image and the second image on top of one another and creates a composite image; and a detecting part that detects a characteristic pattern of a specific document from the composite image created by the synthesizing part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Hiroaki KUBO, Katsuhiko AKITA, Kaitaku OZAWA, Kazusei TAKAHASHI, Akihiro TORIGOSHI, Yuji OKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20160241743
    Abstract: An image processing system for generating a processed image depending on an input image is provided. The system includes an image processing portion configured to add, to the processed image, an AR marker which is an image for identifying missing information missing from information of the input image; an AR content generating portion configured to generate an AR content corresponding to the missing information; an AR marker recognizing portion configured to recognize the AR marker contained in a photographed image obtained by photographing the processed image; and an AR display processing portion configured to display the AR content stored in association with the recognized AR marker in a manner to be superimposed on the processed image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Kaitaku OZAWA, Katsuhiko AKITA, Hiroaki KUBO, Kazusei TAKAHASHI, Akihiro TORIGOSHI, Yuji OKAMOTO
  • Patent number: 9407786
    Abstract: A cooperative system comprises an image processing apparatus and a portable terminal; the image processing apparatus comprises: a display; an obtaining portion obtaining screen data from the portable terminal; a display controller displaying a first and second screen on the display; and a transmitter transmitting screen data and operation information to the portable terminal; the portable terminal comprises: a display; an obtaining portion obtaining screen data from the image processing apparatus; a display controller displaying the first and second screen on the display; a transmitter transmitting screen data and operation information to the image processing apparatus; a memory storing a cooperation table; an identification portion that, when user operates the first screen on the display of the portable terminal or image processor, identifies a potential next operation as corresponding to the user's operation; and a notification transmitter transmitting a notification of the potential next operation to the i
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Konica Minolta, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazusei Takahashi, Katsuhiko Akita, Takeshi Morikawa, Daisuke Nakano
  • Patent number: 9311035
    Abstract: A print system includes a print server and a plurality of image forming apparatuses. The print server externally receives a print job, extracts a print job that includes user identification information included in a download request received from any of the image forming apparatuses, transmits the print job to an image forming apparatus that transmits the download request, detects a progress status of the print job executed by a first image forming apparatus that receives the print job, detects the print job transmitted to the first image forming apparatus as a job in progress in response to reception of a download request from a second image forming apparatus, splits the job in progress into a first split job and a second split job, transmits the second split job to the second image forming apparatus, and transmits an end command to the first image forming apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Kenro Hama, Katsuhiko Akita, Daisuke Sakiyama, Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Kazusei Takahashi, Yuki Asai, Takeshi Maekawa, Yuji Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20160041798
    Abstract: A printing system includes: a printing apparatus; a portable terminal device; and a server, which are connectable to each other, the printing apparatus including a profile creation unit, and a transmission unit, the portable terminal device including a display unit, a transfer request unit, a transfer unit, and a print instruction unit, the server including a saving unit, a reception unit, and a transmission unit, the printing apparatus further including a reception unit, and a print performing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: Konica Minolta, Inc.
    Inventors: Takeshi MAEKAWA, Katsuhiko AKITA, Kenro HAMA, Toshikazu KAWAGUCHI, Kazusei TAKAHASHI, Daisuke SAKIYAMA, Yuki ASAI, Yuji TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20160011834
    Abstract: A print system includes a print server and a plurality of image forming apparatuses. The print server externally receives a print job, extracts a print job that includes user identification information included in a download request received from any of the image forming apparatuses, transmits the print job to an image forming apparatus that transmits the download request, detects a progress status of the print job executed by a first image forming apparatus that receives the print job, detects the print job transmitted to the first image forming apparatus as a job in progress in response to reception of a download request from a second image forming apparatus, splits the job in progress into a first split job and a second split job, transmits the second split job to the second image forming apparatus, and transmits an end command to the first image forming apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Kenro HAMA, Katsuhiko AKITA, Daisuke SAKIYAMA, Toshikazu KAWAGUCHI, Kazusei TAKAHASHI, Yuki ASAI, Takeshi MAEKAWA, Yuji TANAKA
  • Patent number: 9225890
    Abstract: An image processing system includes a portable information device and an image processing device. The portable information device includes a shooting portion, a shooting control portion, and a remote operation portion to remotely operate the image processing device. The image processing device includes an image processing portion and a remote control portion to control the image processing portion. The remote operation portion includes a cooperation notice portion to notify the image processing device of a cooperation state. The shooting control portion includes a transmission portion to transmit image data output by the shooting portion shooting an image of a subject to the image processing device while the remote operation portion is remotely controlling the image processing device. The remote control portion includes an input mode switch portion to set the portable information device as an input source of data to be input to the image processing portion after the notification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Daisuke Nakano, Katsuhiko Akita, Takeshi Morikawa, Kazusei Takahashi, Yuji Okamoto
  • Patent number: 9131089
    Abstract: A first terminal device indicates a file based on a first gesture on a touch panel, and upon receipt of a search instruction by a second gesture on the touch panel, transmits search information including the indicated file and user information to an image processing device. The image processing device stores the search information. A second terminal device obtains search information from the image processing device, executes a search operation using the search information, and transmits information that identifies retrieved data to the first terminal device as a search result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenro Hama, Katsuhiko Akita, Shoji Imaizumi, Hiroki Tajima, Yuji Okamoto
  • Patent number: 9094551
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an operation panel as a touch panel and a CPU for performing processing based on a gesture thereon. The CPU includes a determination unit for determining a detail of processing corresponding to the gesture. When the detail of processing corresponding to the gesture includes a first detail of processing as processing on a file and a second detail of processing as processing on a displayed image and when the file targeted for the processing is stored in a storage device, the determination unit determines the detail of processing as the first detail of processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenro Hama, Katsuhiko Akita, Shoji Imaizumi, Hiroki Tajima, Yuji Okamoto
  • Patent number: 9075555
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an application execution portion to generate application data, a print command portion to transmit a print command, a related information storage portion to store related information related to the application data, and a distant control portion, and the image forming apparatus includes an image forming control portion to form an image of print data included in the print command, and a remote control operation portion, and the remote control operation portion includes a remote control operation transmission portion to transmit to the information processing apparatus a remote control operation command, and a screen display control portion to display a remote control operation screen received from the information processing apparatus, and the distant control portion includes a screen generating portion to generate a remote control operation screen based on the related information associated with the application identification information included in the remote contro
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Takeshi Morikawa, Katsuhiko Akita, Daisuke Nakano, Kazusei Takahashi, Yuji Okamoto
  • Patent number: 9013723
    Abstract: When a portable terminal shoots a photo of a plurality of image processing apparatuses, a maintenance order is decided based on the respective states of a plurality of image processing apparatuses in a shooting range of the portable terminal. A tag representing the maintenance order is combined with the shot image and displayed on the portable terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Shoji Imaizumi, Katsuhiko Akita, Hiroki Tajima, Kenro Hama, Yuji Okamoto
  • Patent number: 8699046
    Abstract: An image forming system includes: an image forming apparatus; and a linking apparatus that is linked with the image forming apparatus. The linking apparatus is operable in any of a plurality of modes including a first mode of contacting the image forming apparatus and executing a specific operation and a second mode of not contacting the image forming apparatus for a purpose of executing the specific operation. The image forming apparatus includes a mode shift command unit that, when the image forming apparatus shifts to a power saving mode, notifies the linking apparatus of a shift command indicating that the linking apparatus should be shifted to the second mode. Moreover, the linking apparatus includes: an operation mode control unit that shifts the linking apparatus to the second mode based on the shift command; and an access control unit that, after the shift to the second mode, prohibits the contact with the image forming apparatus, which is performed for the purpose of executing the specific operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Minako Kobayashi, Katsuhiko Akita, Takeshi Minami, Kazuya Anezaki
  • Publication number: 20140078317
    Abstract: An image processing system includes a portable information device and an image processing device. The portable information device includes a shooting portion, a shooting control portion, and a remote operation portion to remotely operate the image processing device. The image processing device includes an image processing portion and a remote control portion to control the image processing portion. The remote operation portion includes a cooperation notice portion to notify the image processing device of a cooperation state. The shooting control portion includes a transmission portion to transmit image data output by the shooting portion shooting an image of a subject to the image processing device while the remote operation portion is remotely controlling the image processing device. The remote control portion includes an input mode switch portion to set the portable information device as an input source of data to be input to the image processing portion after the notification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Konica Minolta, Inc.
    Inventors: Daisuke NAKANO, Katsuhiko AKITA, Takeshi MORIKAWA, Kazusei TAKAHASHI, Yuji OKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20140078538
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an application execution portion to generate application data, a print command portion to transmit a print command, a related information storage portion to store related information related to the application data, and a distant control portion, and the image forming apparatus includes an image forming control portion to form an image of print data included in the print command, and a remote control operation portion, and the remote control operation portion includes a remote control operation transmission portion to transmit to the information processing apparatus a remote control operation command, and a screen display control portion to display a remote control operation screen received from the information processing apparatus, and the distant control portion includes a screen generating portion to generate a remote control operation screen based on the related information associated with the application identification information included in the remote contro
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Konica Minolta, Inc.
    Inventors: Takeshi Morikawa, Katsuhiko Akita, Daisuke Nakano, Kazusei Takahashi, Yuji Okamoto
  • Patent number: 8645475
    Abstract: An image transmission system includes an image transmission device and a server that provides recipient information including recipient specification information and a transmission method and destination for image data. The server records, in association with a recipient identifier, recipient-designated recipient information and display mode designation information indicating a display mode for the recipient information. Each time the recipient information and display mode designation information is updated, the server overwrites the recorded information with the updated recipient information and display mode designation information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Akita, Minako Kobayashi, Hirohisa Miyamoto, Takehisa Yamaguchi, Okihisa Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20140029049
    Abstract: A cooperative system comprises an image processing apparatus and a portable terminal; the image processing apparatus comprises: a display; an obtaining portion obtaining screen data from the portable terminal; a display controller displaying a first and second screen on the display; and a transmitter transmitting screen data and operation information to the portable terminal; the portable terminal comprises: a display; an obtaining portion obtaining screen data from the image processing apparatus; a display controller displaying the first and second screen on the display; a transmitter transmitting screen data and operation information to the image processing apparatus; a memory storing a cooperation table; an identification portion that, when user operates the first screen on the display of the portable terminal or image processor, identifies a potential next operation as corresponding to the user's operation; and a notification transmitter transmitting a notification of the potential next operation to the i
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Kazusei TAKAHASHI, Katsuhiko AKITA, Takeshi MORIKAWA, Daisuke NAKANO
  • Patent number: 8576429
    Abstract: When a user activates a printer driver recorded in a memory of an information processing apparatus, a setting screen to configure operation setting for the printer driver's matching image forming apparatus is displayed on a display of the information processing apparatus, and in the setting screen, an instruction portion to give an instruction to show the documents stored in a memory area of the image forming apparatus is shown. And when the user gives an instruction by using the instruction portion, a request to show the documents is transmitted to the image forming apparatus. Receiving the request, the image forming apparatus returns to the information processing apparatus, reference information to select a document among those stored in the memory area. And then, a selection screen to select a document among those stored therein is displayed on the display, based on the reference information received from the image forming apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuya Anezaki, Minako Kobayashi, Takehisa Yamaguchi, Katsuhiko Akita