Patents by Inventor KAZUKI SAKAE

KAZUKI SAKAE 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: 11640071
    Abstract: Enhancement of the functionality of image stabilization is achieved while smooth operation of a movable body is ensured. A lens barrel includes a lens unit including at least one lens, a first magnet for performing image stabilization in at least one of a first direction or a second direction, a second magnet for performing image stabilization in a rolling direction, a first coil that forms a magnetic circuit together with the first magnet, and moves the lens unit in at least one of the first direction or the second direction, a second coil that forms a magnetic circuit together with the second magnet, and rotates the lens unit in the rolling direction, and a mounting body having the first magnet and the second magnet mounted thereon. When the lens unit is moved in at least one of the first direction or the second direction, the first magnet, the second magnet, and the mounting body are integrally operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuki Sakae, Satoshi Hayakawa, Takashi Warashina, Keishi Iwana
  • Patent number: 11353678
    Abstract: An image-capturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a base plate, a base body, a lens holding section, and a first bonding material. An imaging element is implemented on the base plate. The base body includes a first surface portion arranged to be oriented toward the base plate, and is connected to the base plate. The lens holding section includes a second surface portion spaced from the first surface portion, and holds a lens section that forms an image of light that enters the lens section. The first bonding material is filled into a space between the first surface portion and the second surface portion to connect the base body and the lens holding section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Satoshi Imai, Kazuki Sakae, Takashi Warashina
  • Publication number: 20210191064
    Abstract: An image-capturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a base plate, a base body, a lens holding section, and a first bonding material. An imaging element is implemented on the base plate. The base body includes a first surface portion arranged to be oriented toward the base plate, and is connected to the base plate. The lens holding section includes a second surface portion spaced from the first surface portion, and holds a lens section that forms an image of light that enters the lens section. The first bonding material is filled into a space between the first surface portion and the second surface portion to connect the base body and the lens holding section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Satoshi IMAI, Kazuki SAKAE, Takashi WARASHINA
  • Publication number: 20200292841
    Abstract: Enhancement of the functionality of image stabilization is achieved while smooth operation of a movable body is ensured. A lens barrel includes: a lens unit including at least one lens; a first magnet for performing image stabilization in at least one of a first direction or a second direction; a second magnet for performing image stabilization in a rolling direction; a first coil that forms a magnetic circuit together with the first magnet, and moves the lens unit in at least one of the first direction or the second direction; a second coil that forms a magnetic circuit together with the second magnet, and rotates the lens unit in the rolling direction; and a mounting body having the first magnet and the second magnet mounted thereon. When the lens unit is moved in at least one of the first direction or the second direction, the first magnet, the second magnet, and the mounting body are integrally operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: KAZUKI SAKAE, SATOSHI HAYAKAWA, TAKASHI WARASHINA, KEISHI IWANA
  • Patent number: 10491825
    Abstract: An imaging unit of the disclosure includes an imaging lens including a first lens group and a second lens group that are disposed in order from object side toward image side, and an imaging device that converts an optical image formed by the imaging lens into an electric signal. The second lens group and the imaging device are rotationally moved integrally to allow the second lens group and the imaging device to be tilted with respect to an optical axis of the first lens group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masaki Tamura, Daigo Katsuragi, Yasuhide Nihei, Fujio Kanai, Kazuki Sakae
  • Publication number: 20180131874
    Abstract: An imaging unit of the disclosure includes an imaging lens including a first lens group and a second lens group that are disposed in order from object side toward image side, and an imaging device that converts an optical image formed by the imaging lens into an electric signal. The second lens group and the imaging device are rotationally moved integrally to allow the second lens group and the imaging device to be tilted with respect to an optical axis of the first lens group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: MASAKI TAMURA, DAIGO KATSURAGI, YASUHIDE NIHEI, FUJIO KANAI, KAZUKI SAKAE