Patents by Inventor Kazuisao TSURUDA
Kazuisao TSURUDA 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).
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Publication number: 20240133729Abstract: This detection device is provided with a transmission unit that generates electromagnetic waves, a compartment bottom portion by which electromagnetic waves are reflected, and a reception unit that receives electromagnetic waves. The transmission unit emits electromagnetic waves to a detection target region through a partition member for partitioning the detection target region from the transmission unit and the reception unit. The compartment bottom portion is provided on the optical path of the electromagnetic waves emitted from the transmission unit and reflects electromagnetic waves having passed through at least a portion of the detection target region. The reception unit receives electromagnetic waves that have been reflected by the compartment bottom portion and are inputted from the detection target region through the partition member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventor: Kazuisao TSURUDA
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Patent number: 11894494Abstract: A terahertz device includes a terahertz element, a sealing resin, a wiring layer and a frame-shaped member. The terahertz element that performs conversion between terahertz waves and electric energy. The terahertz element has an element front surface and an element back surface spaced apart from each other in a first direction. The sealing resin covers the terahertz element. The wiring layer is electrically connected to the terahertz element. A frame-shaped member is made of a conductive material and arranged around the terahertz element as viewed in the first direction. The frame-shaped member has a reflective surface capable of reflecting the terahertz waves.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazuisao Tsuruda, Jaeyoung Kim, Hideaki Yanagida, Toshikazu Mukai
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Publication number: 20230387563Abstract: A terahertz device (A1) comprises a terahertz element (50) that allows oscillation and radiation of electromagnetic waves in the terahertz band and a waveguide (10) having a transmission region (101) for transmitting electromagnetic waves. The terahertz element (50) has an element principal surface (501) and an element rear surface (502) which face oppositely, an oscillation point (P1) for the oscillation of electromagnetic waves on the element principal surface (501), and a radiation point (P2) for the radiation of electromagnetic waves. The terahertz element (50) is disposed such that the oscillation point (P1) and the radiation point (P2) are placed in the transmission region (101).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Jaeyoung KIM, Kazuisao TSURUDA, Yosuke NISHIDA
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Patent number: 11811365Abstract: Terahertz device includes first resin layer, columnar conductor, wiring layer, terahertz element, second resin layer, and external electrode. Resin layer includes first resin layer obverse face and first resin layer reverse face. Columnar conductor includes first conductor obverse face and first conductor reverse face, penetrating first resin layer in z-direction. Wiring layer spans between first resin layer obverse face and first conductor obverse face. Terahertz element includes element obverse face and element reverse face, and converts between terahertz wave and electric energy. Second resin layer includes second resin layer obverse face and second resin layer reverse face, and covers wiring layer and terahertz element. External electrode, disposed offset in a direction first resin layer reverse face faces with respect to first resin layer, is electrically connected to columnar conductor. Terahertz element is conductively bonded to wiring layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazuisao Tsuruda, Hideaki Yanagida
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Publication number: 20230213442Abstract: A terahertz device includes an antenna base including reflective films, wherein: the reflective films are curved to be recessed; the reflective film and the reflective film are arranged to be adjacent to each other in a y direction; and when viewed from a z direction, the sizes of the reflective film and the reflective film along an x direction are smaller than the sizes of the reflective film and the reflective film along the y direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventor: Kazuisao TSURUDA
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Patent number: 11569184Abstract: A terahertz device of the present invention includes a terahertz element generating an electromagnetic wave, a dielectric including a dielectric material and surrounding the terahertz element, a gas space including a gas, and a reflecting film serving as a reflecting portion. The reflecting film includes a portion opposing the terahertz element through the dielectric and the gas space and reflecting the electromagnetic wave toward a direction, wherein the electromagnetic wave is generated from the terahertz element and transmitted through the dielectric and the gas space. In addition, the refractive index of the dielectric is lower than the refractive index of the terahertz element and is higher than the refractive index of the gas in the gas space.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2022Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazuisao Tsuruda
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Publication number: 20220302878Abstract: Terahertz device A1 includes first resin layer 21, columnar conductor 31, wiring layer 32, terahertz element 11, second resin layer 22, and external electrode 40. Resin layer 21 includes first resin layer obverse face 211 and first resin layer reverse face 212. Columnar conductor 31 includes first conductor obverse face 311 and first conductor reverse face 312, penetrating first resin layer 21 in z-direction. Wiring layer 32 spans between first resin layer obverse face 221 and first conductor obverse face 311. Terahertz element 11 includes element obverse face 111 and element reverse face 112, and converts between terahertz wave and electric energy. Second resin layer 22 includes second resin layer obverse face 221 and second resin layer reverse face 222, and covers wiring layer 32 and terahertz element 11. External electrode 40, disposed offset in a direction first resin layer reverse face 222 faces with respect to first resin layer 32, is electrically connected to columnar conductor 31.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Kazuisao TSURUDA, Hideaki YANAGIDA
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Publication number: 20220238464Abstract: A terahertz device of the present invention includes a terahertz element generating an electromagnetic wave, a dielectric including a dielectric material and surrounding the terahertz element, a gas space including a gas, and a reflecting film serving as a reflecting portion. The reflecting film includes a portion opposing the terahertz element through the dielectric and the gas space and reflecting the electromagnetic wave toward a direction, wherein the electromagnetic wave is generated from the terahertz element and transmitted through the dielectric and the gas space. In addition, the refractive index of the dielectric is lower than the refractive index of the terahertz element and is higher than the refractive index of the gas in the gas space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventor: Kazuisao TSURUDA
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Publication number: 20220236178Abstract: A terahertz device includes a base member, a terahertz element, an antenna base, and a reflection film. The terahertz element is mounted on the base member and configured to generate an electromagnetic wave. The antenna base is located opposing the base member and includes an antenna surface. The reflection film is formed on the antenna surface to reflect at least part of the electromagnetic wave generated by the terahertz element in one direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Tomoichiro TOYAMA, Kazuisao TSURUDA
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Patent number: 11387783Abstract: Terahertz device includes first resin layer, columnar conductor, wiring layer, terahertz element, second resin layer, and external electrode. Resin layer includes first resin layer obverse face and first resin layer reverse face. Columnar conductor includes first conductor obverse face and first conductor reverse face, penetrating first resin layer in z-direction. Wiring layer spans between first resin layer obverse face and first conductor obverse face. The terahertz element includes element obverse face and element reverse face, and converts between terahertz wave and electric energy. Second resin layer includes second resin layer obverse face and second resin layer reverse face, and covers wiring layer and terahertz element. External electrode, disposed offset in a direction first resin layer reverse face faces with respect to first resin layer, is electrically connected to columnar conductor.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazuisao Tsuruda, Hideaki Yanagida
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Patent number: 11335653Abstract: The task of the present invention is to achieve gain enhancement. A terahertz device (10) of the present invention includes a terahertz element (20) generating an electromagnetic wave, a dielectric (50) including a dielectric material and surrounding the terahertz element (20), a gas space (92) including a gas, and a reflecting film (82) serving as a reflecting portion. The reflecting film (82) includes a portion opposing the terahertz element (20) through the dielectric (50) and the gas space (92) and reflecting the electromagnetic wave toward a direction, wherein the electromagnetic wave is generated from the terahertz element (20) and transmitted through the dielectric (50) and the gas space (92). In addition, the refractive index of the dielectric (50) is lower than the refractive index of the terahertz element (20) and is higher than the refractive index of the gas in the gas space (92).Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Inventor: Kazuisao Tsuruda
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Patent number: 11243164Abstract: There is provided a terahertz device including: a terahertz element configured to generate an electromagnetic wave; a reflection film provided at a position facing the terahertz element and configured to reflect the electromagnetic wave generated from the terahertz element in one direction; and an encapsulating material configured to encapsulate the terahertz element and the reflection film.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazuisao Tsuruda
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Publication number: 20220014147Abstract: Terahertz device A1 includes first resin layer 21, columnar conductor 31, wiring layer 32, terahertz element 11, second resin layer 22, and external electrode 40. Resin layer 21 includes first resin layer obverse face 211 and first resin layer reverse face 212. Columnar conductor 31 includes first conductor obverse face 311 and first conductor reverse face 312, penetrating first resin layer 21 in z-direction. Wiring layer 32 spans between first resin layer obverse face 221 and first conductor obverse face 311. Terahertz element 11 includes element obverse face 111 and element reverse face 112, and converts between terahertz wave and electric energy. Second resin layer 22 includes second resin layer obverse face 221 and second resin layer reverse face 222, and covers wiring layer 32 and terahertz element 11. External electrode 40, disposed offset in a direction first resin layer reverse face 222 faces with respect to first resin layer 32, is electrically connected to columnar conductor 31.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2019Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Kazuisao TSURUDA, Hideaki YANAGIDA
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Publication number: 20210167254Abstract: A terahertz device includes a terahertz element, a sealing resin, a wiring layer and a frame-shaped member. The terahertz element that performs conversion between terahertz waves and electric energy. The terahertz element has an element front surface and an element back surface spaced apart from each other in a first direction. The sealing resin covers the terahertz element. The wiring layer is electrically connected to the terahertz element. A frame-shaped member is made of a conductive material and arranged around the terahertz element as viewed in the first direction. The frame-shaped member has a reflective surface capable of reflecting the terahertz waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Kazuisao TSURUDA, Jaeyoung KIM, Hideaki YANAGIDA, Toshikazu MUKAI
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Patent number: 10957598Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a terahertz device is provided. The terahertz device includes a semiconductor substrate, a terahertz element, and a first rectifying element. The terahertz element is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The first rectifying element is electrically connected to the terahertz element in parallel.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.Inventors: Toshikazu Mukai, Jae Young Kim, Kazuisao Tsuruda
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Publication number: 20210066811Abstract: The task of the present invention is to achieve gain enhancement. A terahertz device (10) of the present invention includes a terahertz element (20) generating an electromagnetic wave, a dielectric (50) including a dielectric material and surrounding the terahertz element (20), a gas space (92) including a gas, and a reflecting film (82) serving as a reflecting portion. The reflecting film (82) includes a portion opposing the terahertz element (20) through the dielectric (50) and the gas space (92) and reflecting the electromagnetic wave toward a direction, wherein the electromagnetic wave is generated from the terahertz element (20) and transmitted through the dielectric (50) and the gas space (92). In addition, the refractive index of the dielectric (50) is lower than the refractive index of the terahertz element (20) and is higher than the refractive index of the gas in the gas space (92).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventor: Kazuisao TSURUDA
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Publication number: 20210063305Abstract: There is provided a terahertz device including: a terahertz element configured to generate an electromagnetic wave; a reflection film provided at a position facing the terahertz element and configured to reflect the electromagnetic wave generated from the terahertz element in one direction; and an encapsulating material configured to encapsulate the terahertz element and the reflection film.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventor: Kazuisao TSURUDA
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Publication number: 20200279776Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a terahertz device is provided. The terahertz device includes a semiconductor substrate, a terahertz element, and a first rectifying element. The terahertz element is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The first rectifying element is electrically connected to the terahertz element in parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Toshikazu MUKAI, Jae Young KIM, Kazuisao TSURUDA
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Patent number: 10656021Abstract: A reflective detection device, includes: oscillation element oscillating a terahertz wave; exit part from which the terahertz wave exits; incident part to which the terahertz wave reflected from a detection target is incident; and detection element detecting the terahertz wave incident to the incident part, wherein the exit part and the incident part are disposed on one side in first direction and are spaced apart from each other in second direction with respect to the detection target, the terahertz wave exiting from the exit part travels to propagate from the exit part toward the incident part in the second direction along a direction toward the detection object in the first direction, and the terahertz wave incident to the incident part travels to propagate from the exit part toward the incident part in the second direction along a direction away from the detection target in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideyuki Kawakami, Jae-Young Kim, Toshikazu Mukai, Kazuisao Tsuruda
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Patent number: 10276919Abstract: A THz device includes: an antenna electrode capable of transmitting and receiving a THz wave to free space; first transmission lines capable of transmitting the THz wave, the first transmission lines respectively connected to the antenna electrodes; an active element of which a main electrode is connected to each of the first transmission lines; second transmission lines capable of transmitting the THz wave, the second transmission lines connected to the first active device; pad electrodes respectively connected to the second transmission lines; and a low-pass filter with respect to the THz wave, the low-pass filter connected to the pad electrodes, wherein impedance matching of between the antenna electrode and the active element is performed by an impedance conversion of the first transmission lines. The THz device is capable of the high-efficiency matching between the active element and the antenna due to the impedance conversion effect of the transmission line.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignees: ROHM CO., LTD., OSAKA UNIVERSITYInventors: Sebastian Diebold, Masayuki Fujita, Tadao Nagatsuma, Jaeyoung Kim, Toshikazu Mukai, Kazuisao Tsuruda