Patents by Inventor Kazunaga Suzuki
Kazunaga Suzuki 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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Patent number: 11939665Abstract: A film thickness measurement apparatus includes: a stage that places a substrate having a film formed thereon and measures a thickness of the film in-situ in a film forming apparatus; a film thickness meter including a light emitter that emits light toward the substrate disposed on the stage and a light receiving sensor that receives the light reflected by the substrate for measuring the thickness of the film in-situ; a moving mechanism including a multi-joint arm that moves an irradiation point of the light on the substrate; a distance meter that measures a distance between the light receiving sensor and the irradiation point on the substrate; and a distance adjustor that adjusts the distance between the light receiving sensor and the irradiation point on the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMTEDInventors: Masato Shinada, Tamaki Takeyama, Kazunaga Ono, Naoyuki Suzuki, Hiroaki Chihaya, Einstein Noel Abarra
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Patent number: 11807011Abstract: An information processing system includes a storage portion, a reception portion, and a processing portion. The storage portion stores a learned model obtained by performing machine learning on a replacement condition of a print head based on a data set in which nozzle surface image information obtained by photographing a nozzle surface of the print head and replacement necessity information representing replacement necessity of the print head or a replacement timing of the print head are associated with each other. The reception portion receives the nozzle surface image information. The processing portion outputs the replacement necessity information of the print head based on the received nozzle surface image information and the learned model.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Kazunaga Suzuki
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Patent number: 11704522Abstract: An information processing device includes a storage portion storing a learned model trained by machine learning based on a data set in which temperature information, setting information, and countermeasure information are associated, a reception portion receiving the temperature information and the setting information at a time of ejecting ink by the printing head, and a processing portion deciding a countermeasure to be executed for condensation based on the received temperature information and setting information and the learned model.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Katsuaki Sato, Kazunaga Suzuki
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Patent number: 11679589Abstract: An information processing system includes a storage portion that stores a learned model obtained by performing machine learning on a maintenance condition for a print head based on a data set in which ink flow path inside information indicating a state of an ink flow path of the print head, nozzle surface image information obtained by photographing a nozzle plate surface of the print head, and maintenance information of the print head are associated with each other, an acquisition portion that acquires the ink flow path inside information and the nozzle surface image information, and a processing portion that outputs the maintenance information based on the acquired ink flow path inside information, the acquired nozzle surface image information, and the learned model.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Kazunaga Suzuki
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Patent number: 11565517Abstract: An information processing device includes a storage portion storing a learned model, a reception portion receiving air pressure information and temperature information at a time of ejecting ink, and a processing portion controlling a pressurization pump based on the received air pressure information and temperature information and the learned model. The learned model is a learned model trained by performing machine learning of a condition of a pressurization force with which a determination that an ejection failure does not occur is made, based on a data set in which the air pressure information in a usage environment of a printing apparatus including a printing head, the temperature information in the usage environment, and pressurization force information about the pressurization pump supplying the ink to the printing head are associated.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Katsuaki Sato, Kazunaga Suzuki
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Publication number: 20220080726Abstract: An information processing system includes a storage portion that stores a learned model obtained by performing machine learning on a maintenance condition for a print head based on a data set in which nozzle surface image information obtained by photographing a nozzle plate surface of the print head and maintenance information representing necessity of maintenance of the print head or a recommended execution timing of the maintenance are associated with each other, an acquisition portion that acquires the nozzle surface image information, and a processing portion that outputs the maintenance information based on the nozzle surface image information and the learned model at a timing before a discharge defect of the print head occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventor: Kazunaga SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20220080736Abstract: An information processing system includes a storage portion, a reception portion, and a processing portion. The storage portion stores a learned model obtained by performing machine learning on a replacement condition of a print head based on a data set in which nozzle surface image information obtained by photographing a nozzle surface of the print head and replacement necessity information representing replacement necessity of the print head or a replacement timing of the print head are associated with each other. The reception portion receives the nozzle surface image information. The processing portion outputs the replacement necessity information of the print head based on the received nozzle surface image information and the learned model.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventor: Kazunaga SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20220080733Abstract: An information processing system includes a storage portion that stores a learned model obtained by performing machine learning on a maintenance condition for a print head based on a data set in which ink flow path inside information indicating a state of an ink flow path of the print head, nozzle surface image information obtained by photographing a nozzle plate surface of the print head, and maintenance information of the print head are associated with each other, an acquisition portion that acquires the ink flow path inside information and the nozzle surface image information, and a processing portion that outputs the maintenance information based on the acquired ink flow path inside information, the acquired nozzle surface image information, and the learned model.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventor: Kazunaga SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20210101384Abstract: An information processing device includes a storage portion storing a learned model, a reception portion receiving air pressure information and temperature information at a time of ejecting ink, and a processing portion controlling a pressurization pump based on the received air pressure information and temperature information and the learned model. The learned model is a learned model trained by performing machine learning of a condition of a pressurization force with which a determination that an ejection failure does not occur is made, based on a data set in which the air pressure information in a usage environment of a printing apparatus including a printing head, the temperature information in the usage environment, and pressurization force information about the pressurization pump supplying the ink to the printing head are associated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Katsuaki SATO, Kazunaga SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20210097360Abstract: An information processing device includes a storage portion storing a learned model trained by machine learning based on a data set in which temperature information, setting information, and countermeasure information are associated, a reception portion receiving the temperature information and the setting information at a time of ejecting ink by the printing head, and a processing portion deciding a countermeasure to be executed for condensation based on the received temperature information and setting information and the learned model.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Katsuaki SATO, Kazunaga SUZUKI
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Patent number: 10875308Abstract: A liquid droplet ejecting apparatus includes a liquid droplet ejecting portion that includes a plurality of nozzles ejecting liquids as liquid droplets, a cap configured to be in a capping state in which a space in which the plurality of nozzles are open is formed, a detection portion configured to detect an abnormality of an ejecting state of the liquid droplets from the nozzles, and a control portion that estimates that a malfunction of the cap causes the abnormality of the ejecting state when the abnormality of the ejecting state occurs in the capping state, in which the control portion causes a notification portion to perform a display corresponding to the malfunction of the cap when the control portion estimates that the malfunction of the cap causes the abnormality of the ejecting state.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Kazunaga Suzuki, Tsuyoshi Hayashi
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Publication number: 20200361210Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a storage that stores a machine-learned model, an accepting section, and a processor. In the machine-learned model, machine learning has been performed according to a data set in which failure state information about a print head, use environment information about a printing apparatus, and action information representing a recommended action are associated. The accepting section accepts the failure state information about the print head and the use environment information. The processor suggests an action matching the failure according to the machine-learned model and the accepted failure state information and use environment information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Katsuaki SATO, Kazunaga SUZUKI
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Patent number: 10589529Abstract: A printing apparatus includes: a head including a nozzle disposed on a nozzle surface and configured to discharge ultraviolet-curable ink onto a recording medium; first and second irradiation units as an ultraviolet irradiation unit configured to irradiate the ultraviolet-curable ink discharged onto the recording medium with an ultraviolet ray; and a smoke supply unit configured to supply smoke to a part of an advancing path from the first and second irradiation units to the nozzle surface of an ultraviolet ray irradiated from the first and second irradiation units and entering the nozzle surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Kazunaga Suzuki, Toshio Kumagai
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Publication number: 20200070499Abstract: A liquid droplet ejecting apparatus includes a liquid droplet ejecting portion that includes a plurality of nozzles ejecting liquids as liquid droplets, a cap configured to be in a capping state in which a space in which the plurality of nozzles are open is formed, a detection portion configured to detect an abnormality of an ejecting state of the liquid droplets from the nozzles, and a control portion that estimates that a malfunction of the cap causes the abnormality of the ejecting state when the abnormality of the ejecting state occurs in the capping state, in which the control portion causes a notification portion to perform a display corresponding to the malfunction of the cap when the control portion estimates that the malfunction of the cap causes the abnormality of the ejecting state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Kazunaga SUZUKI, Tsuyoshi HAYASHI
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Publication number: 20190105906Abstract: A printing apparatus includes: a head including a nozzle disposed on a nozzle surface and configured to discharge ultraviolet-curable ink onto a recording medium; first and second irradiation units as an ultraviolet irradiation unit configured to irradiate the ultraviolet-curable ink discharged onto the recording medium with an ultraviolet ray; and a smoke supply unit configured to supply smoke to a part of an advancing path from the first and second irradiation units to the nozzle surface of an ultraviolet ray irradiated from the first and second irradiation units and entering the nozzle surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Kazunaga SUZUKI, Toshio KUMAGAI
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Patent number: 7717535Abstract: A printer has a replaceable cartridge (ink pack), a recording head, and a control section. The recording head ejects ink supplied by the cartridge through a nozzle. The control section detects the retaining amount of the ink in the cartridge and the environmental temperature in the proximity of the printer. Further, the control section sets a threshold value, with reference to which it is determined whether the cartridge needs be replaced by a unused cartridge, to a lower value as the detected environmental temperature becomes higher.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Keiji Matsumoto, Kazunaga Suzuki, Hidenori Usuda
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Patent number: 7391336Abstract: Each of molding machines has a conductive line whose electrification state changes as a result of anomalous stoppage. An anomaly monitoring system includes detection sections provided in the conductive lines so as to detect the electrification states thereof; a data processing section having input ports to which the detection sections are connected, wherein, when a detection signal indicating the electrification state of a conductive line is provided from a detection section to an input port, the data processing section outputs data regarding a mail address and a message prepared in accordance with the input port having received the detection signal and the electrification state; and a mail transmission section which receives the data output from the data processing section and sends an electronic mail containing the message to a communication terminal corresponding to the mail address.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eiki Wakabayashi, Kazunaga Suzuki
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Patent number: 7354132Abstract: A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting head, having nozzle orifices for ejecting liquid therefrom and a controller which performs a recovery operation for removing liquid having a changed liquid property, the liquid being on the nozzle orifices and the vicinities thereof. The recovery operation is performed by using at least a flushing operation in which the liquid drops are ejected from the nozzle orifices and a cleaning operation in which a negative pressure is applied to the nozzle orifices. An operation condition of the cleaning operation is set in accordance with an operation history of the flushing operation performed before the cleaning operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Kazunaga Suzuki
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Publication number: 20070182772Abstract: A printer has a replaceable cartridge (ink pack), a recording head, and a control section. The recording head ejects ink supplied by the cartridge through a nozzle. The control section detects the retaining amount of the ink in the cartridge and the environmental temperature in the proximity of the printer. Further, the control section sets a threshold value, with reference to which it is determined whether the cartridge needs be replaced by a unused cartridge, to a lower value as the detected environmental temperature becomes higher.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Keiji Matsumoto, Kazunaga Suzuki, Hidenori Usuda
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Patent number: 7029617Abstract: There are disclosed a multi-color injection molding process for producing an ink-jet printer member comprising a plastics substrate and an elastic material layer that are integrally composited, which comprises melt-injecting into a mold in turn, a material for a plastics substrate and an elastic material composed of a thermoplastic elastomer; and an insert molding process for producing the ink-jet printer member mentioned above, which comprises placing in advance, a plastics substrate of a prescribed form in a mold, and melt-injecting an elastic material composed of a thermoplastic elastomer into said plastics substrate. The above processes are well suited for the production of the ink-jet printer member such as an ink tank valve for supplying a recording head with an ink to be filled in an ink chamber, also of a sealing member which is installed at an ink supply port or on the main body of an ink-jet printer and prevents an ink from leaking through the ink supply port or through the recording head.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignees: Seiko Epson Corporation, Bridgestone CorporationInventors: Youichi Nishimuro, Kunio Machida, Hisashi Miyazawa, Kazunaga Suzuki