Patents by Inventor Kazutaka Tachibana

Kazutaka Tachibana 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: 20250013730
    Abstract: An information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with a memory unit including a stack area, and an information processing unit. The information processing unit executes, after executing a return instruction to a specific address, a determination process configured to determine whether an instruction placed at the specific address is an authentication code verification instruction, and verifies, in a case where the instruction placed at the specific address is consequently determined as the authentication code verification instruction, match or mismatch of an authentication code by executing the authentication code verification instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Kazutaka Tachibana, Tetsuo Yoshida, Harunaga Hiwatari, Haruki Satou, Akira Noguchi, Hiroshi Iwasaki
  • Publication number: 20240421336
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fuel cell in which the bonding strength between a separator and a sealing member is high, and provides such a fuel cell are provided. A method for manufacturing a fuel cell according to the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a fuel cell, the fuel cell including: a plurality of stacks each including a membrane electrode assembly and a pair of separators holding the membrane electrode assembly therebetween; and a sealing part provided so as to form a sealed space for a gap formed between stacks adjacent to each other in a stacking direction as the plurality of stacks are stacked at predetermined intervals. The sealing part is formed by melting a resin layer provided between the separator and a sealing member and thereby bonding the separator and the sealing member to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kaoru Minagawa, Yuki Mimura, Kazutaka Tachibana
  • Patent number: 11544967
    Abstract: The present technology is to provide an image sensor capable of enhancing the security of biometric information and lowering the risk of information leakage. An image sensor 10 includes: a biometric information acquisition unit 102 that acquires biometric information; a storage unit 14 that stores reference information to be compared with the biometric information; and a biometric authentication unit 104 that performs biometric authentication by comparing the biometric information with the reference information. The image sensor 10 further includes an encryption processing unit 105 that encrypts biometric authentication information that authenticates a living organism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignees: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, Sony Group Corporation
    Inventors: Yusuke Minagawa, Go Asayama, Toru Akishita, Hirotake Yamamoto, Shigeki Teramoto, Kazutaka Tachibana, Teiichi Shiga, Hiroshi Suzuki
  • Patent number: 11460421
    Abstract: An inspection system of a member for a fuel cell separator including a titanium or titanium alloy base material and a coating layer including carbon includes a heater configured to heat the member for a fuel cell separator, a temperature detector configured to detect a temperature of the member for a fuel cell separator after heated by the heater, and a determination unit configured to determine a position of a high-temperature place at which a degree of a temperature increase is greater than a previously-set standard in the member for a fuel cell separator using the temperature detected by the temperature detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Noritoshi Nakagawa, Kazutaka Tachibana, Takuya Itakura, Hitoshi Terashi
  • Publication number: 20210326592
    Abstract: The present technology is to provide an image sensor capable of enhancing the security of biometric information and lowering the risk of information leakage. An image sensor 10 includes: a biometric information acquisition unit 102 that acquires biometric information; a storage unit 14 that stores reference information to be compared with the biometric information; and a biometric authentication unit 104 that performs biometric authentication by comparing the biometric information with the reference information. The image sensor 10 further includes an encryption processing unit 105 that encrypts biometric authentication information that authenticates a living organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicants: Sony Group Corporation, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Yusuke Minagawa, Go Asayama, Toru Akishita, Hirotake Yamamoto, Shigeki Teramoto, Kazutaka Tachibana, Teiichi Shiga, Hiroshi Suzuki
  • Patent number: 11080524
    Abstract: The present technology is to provide an image sensor capable of enhancing the security of biometric information and lowering the risk of information leakage. An image sensor 10 includes: a biometric information acquisition unit 102 that acquires biometric information; a storage unit 14 that stores reference information to be compared with the biometric information; and a biometric authentication unit 104 that performs biometric authentication by comparing the biometric information with the reference information. The image sensor 10 further includes an encryption processing unit 105 that encrypts biometric authentication information that authenticates a living organism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Yusuke Minagawa, Go Asayama, Toru Akishita, Hirotake Yamamoto, Shigeki Teramoto, Kazutaka Tachibana, Teiichi Shiga, Hiroshi Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20210072172
    Abstract: An inspection system of a member for a fuel cell separator including a titanium or titanium alloy base material and a coating layer including carbon includes a heater configured to heat the member for a fuel cell separator, a temperature detector configured to detect a temperature of the member for a fuel cell separator after heated by the heater, and a determination unit configured to determine a position of a high-temperature place at which a degree of a temperature increase is greater than a previously-set standard in the member for a fuel cell separator using the temperature detected by the temperature detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Noritoshi NAKAGAWA, Kazutaka TACHIBANA, Takuya ITAKURA, Hitoshi TERASHI
  • Patent number: 10378097
    Abstract: A film forming apparatus includes a cylindrical evaporation source, an electrode, and a gas passage. The evaporation source is composed of metal and includes an internal space for accommodating a workplace. The electrode is arranged in the internal space of the evaporation source, The gas passage supplies gas to the internal space of the evaporation source from a space outside the evaporation source. The gas passage includes an end portion located in the internal space. The end portion of the gas passage includes a first section composed of a first material and a second section composed of a second material. The first material and the second material have different thermal expansion coefficients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Shota Matsuda, Hiromichi Nakata, Takayasu Sato, Yoji Sato, Kazutaka Tachibana, Daiki Tsuboi
  • Publication number: 20190161857
    Abstract: A PCVD apparatus includes a waveguide member which supports the workpiece with a portion of the waveguide member positioned in a reactor and causes microwaves output from a high-frequency output device to propagate to the workpiece. In a process of gradually increasing an intensity of the microwaves propagating to the workpiece through the waveguide member from “0”, the intensity of the microwaves output from the high-frequency output device when step-up of a bias current of the workpiece occurs is referred to as a first intensity, and in a process of gradually increasing the intensity of the microwaves from the first intensity, the intensity of the microwaves when step-up of the bias current occurs again is referred to as a second intensity. During film formation, the microwaves having an intensity of higher than the first intensity and lower than the second intensity are output from the high-frequency output device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazutaka TACHIBANA, Takayasu SATO, Yoji SATO, Hiromichi NAKATA, Kazuyoshi MANABE, Seiji OKAMURA, Izuru YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20190156117
    Abstract: The present technology is to provide an image sensor capable of enhancing the security of biometric information and lowering the risk of information leakage. An image sensor 10 includes: a biometric information acquisition unit 102 that acquires biometric information; a storage unit 14 that stores reference information to be compared with the biometric information; and a biometric authentication unit 104 that performs biometric authentication by comparing the biometric information with the reference information. The image sensor 10 further includes an encryption processing unit 105 that encrypts biometric authentication information that authenticates a living organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicants: Sony Corporation, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Yusuke Minagawa, Go Asayama, Toru Akishita, Hirotake Yamamoto, Shigeki Teramoto, Kazutaka Tachibana, Teiichi Shiga, Hiroshi Suzuki
  • Patent number: 10246771
    Abstract: A PCVD apparatus includes a waveguide member which supports the workpiece with a portion of the waveguide member positioned in a reactor and causes microwaves output from a high-frequency output device to propagate to the workpiece. In a process of gradually increasing an intensity of the microwaves propagating to the workpiece through the waveguide member from “0”, the intensity of the microwaves output from the high-frequency output device when step-up of a bias current of the workpiece occurs is referred to as a first intensity, and in a process of gradually increasing the intensity of the microwaves from the first intensity, the intensity of the microwaves when step-up of the bias current occurs again is referred to as a second intensity. During film formation, the microwaves having an intensity of higher than the first intensity and lower than the second intensity are output from the high-frequency output device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazutaka Tachibana, Takayasu Sato, Yoji Sato, Hiromichi Nakata, Kazuyoshi Manabe, Seiji Okamura, Izuru Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 10151033
    Abstract: A plasma chemical vapor deposition device includes a chamber, a first conductor having an elongated shape, a second conductor having a tubular shape, a high-frequency output device, and a direct-current power supply. A first connecting portion of the first conductor with the high-frequency output device and a second connecting portion of the first conductor with the direct-current power supply are both placed outside the chamber. A distance from one end of the first conductor to the first connecting portion is shorter than a distance from the one end of the first conductor to the second connecting portion. An impedance change portion is provided between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion in the first conductor, the impedance change portion having an impedance different from an impedance between the one end of the first conductor and the first connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoji Sato, Takayasu Sato, Hiromichi Nakata, Kazutaka Tachibana, Osamu Ariyada, Yuji Takano, Ryo Tsurumoto
  • Patent number: 9966234
    Abstract: A film forming device includes a cylindrical evaporation source, closing members, and an auxiliary electrode. The cylindrical evaporation source is configured to accommodate a workpiece in an internal space of the cylindrical evaporation source. The cylindrical evaporation source is configured to discharge ions from the cylindrical evaporation source by arc discharge such that the ions are deposited on a surface of the workpiece. The closing members close the internal space. The auxiliary electrode is disposed along an inner wall surface of the cylindrical evaporation source. The auxiliary electrode is configured to be grounded or to be applied with a positive voltage such that electrons of the internal space flow to the auxiliary electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takayasu Sato, Yoji Sato, Kazutaka Tachibana
  • Patent number: 9957610
    Abstract: A high-frequency wave supplying structure includes a center conductor that extends in a specified direction, an outer conductor that is coaxial with the center conductor and grounded, and a cylindrical insulating member that is provided between the center conductor and the outer conductor. The distal end of the center conductor is a support portion that supports a workpiece W. A shield member is provided outward of the outer conductor to be coaxial with the outer conductor and the center conductor. The distal end of the shield member is located closer to the support portion in the specified direction than the distal end of the outer conductor. The insulating member includes a protruding portion that protrudes toward the support portion from an opening of the outer conductor. The protruding portion is opposed to the distal end of the outer conductor in the specified direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazutaka Tachibana, Takayasu Sato, Yoji Sato, Hiromichi Nakata, Daiki Tsuboi
  • Publication number: 20180044777
    Abstract: A film forming apparatus includes a cylindrical evaporation source, an electrode, and a gas passage. The evaporation source is composed of metal and includes an internal space for accommodating a workplace. The electrode is arranged in the internal space of the evaporation source, The gas passage supplies gas to the internal space of the evaporation source from a space outside the evaporation source. The gas passage includes an end portion located in the internal space. The end portion of the gas passage includes a first section composed of a first material and a second section composed of a second material. The first material and the second material have different thermal expansion coefficients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Shota MATSUDA, Hiromichi NAKATA, Takayasu SATO, Yoji SATO, Kazutaka TACHIBANA, Daiki TSUBOI
  • Publication number: 20180030594
    Abstract: A high-frequency wave supplying structure includes a center conductor that extends in a specified direction, an outer conductor that is coaxial with the center conductor and grounded, and a cylindrical insulating member that is provided between the center conductor and the outer conductor. The distal end of the center conductor is a support portion that supports a workpiece W. A shield member is provided outward of the outer conductor to be coaxial with the outer conductor and the center conductor. The distal end of the shield member is located closer to the support portion in the specified direction than the distal end of the outer conductor. The insulating member includes a protruding portion that protrudes toward the support portion from an opening of the outer conductor. The protruding portion is opposed to the distal end of the outer conductor in the specified direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazutaka TACHIBANA, Takayasu SATO, Yoji SATO, Hiromichi NAKATA, Daiki TSUBOI
  • Publication number: 20180010240
    Abstract: An arc discharge generation device energizes an evaporation source with the power supply device so that the evaporation source functions as a negative electrode to have a striker chip contact the evaporation source and then separate the striker chip from the evaporation source to generate an arc discharge in the chamber. When extinguishing the arc discharge generated in the chamber, the arc discharge generation device has the striker chip contact the evaporation source and de-energizes the evaporation source with the power supply device in a situation in which the striker chip is in contact with the evaporation source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takayasu SATO, Yoji SATO, Kazutaka TACHIBANA
  • Publication number: 20170253961
    Abstract: A PCVD apparatus includes a waveguide member which supports the workpiece with a portion of the waveguide member positioned in a reactor and causes microwaves output from a high-frequency output device to propagate to the workpiece. In a process of gradually increasing an intensity of the microwaves propagating to the workpiece through the waveguide member from “0”, the intensity of the microwaves output from the high-frequency output device when step-up of a bias current of the workpiece occurs is referred to as a first intensity, and in a process of gradually increasing the intensity of the microwaves from the first intensity, the intensity of the microwaves when step-up of the bias current occurs again is referred to as a second intensity. During film formation, the microwaves having an intensity of higher than the first intensity and lower than the second intensity are output from the high-frequency output device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazutaka TACHIBANA, Takayasu SATO, Yoji SATO, Hiromichi NAKATA, Kazuyoshi MANABE, Seiji OKAMURA, Izuru YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20170229292
    Abstract: A plasma chemical vapor deposition device includes an adhesion suppressing sheet suppressing a processing gas from adhering to an inner wall of a reactor. The adhesion suppressing sheet is arranged between a placement position of a workpiece and the inner wall of the reactor. The adhesion suppressing sheet is a fabric that includes first fiber bundles and second fiber bundles that extend in directions different from each other. In the first fiber bundles, front side portions and rear side portions are alternately arranged in a first direction. In the second fiber bundles, front side portions and rear side portions are alternately arranged in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoji SATO, Takayasu SATO, Kazutaka TACHIBANA, Hiromichi NAKATA
  • Publication number: 20160376707
    Abstract: A plasma chemical vapor deposition device includes a chamber, a first conductor having an elongated shape, a second conductor having a tubular shape, a high-frequency output device, and a direct-current power supply. A first connecting portion of the first conductor with the high-frequency output device and a second connecting portion of the first conductor with the direct-current power supply are both placed outside the chamber. A distance from one end of the first conductor to the first connecting portion is shorter than a distance from the one end of the first conductor to the second connecting portion. An impedance change portion is provided between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion in the first conductor, the impedance change portion having an impedance different from an impedance between the one end of the first conductor and the first connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoji SATO, Takayasu SATO, Hiromichi NAKATA, Kazutaka TACHIBANA, Osamu ARIYADA, Yuji TAKANO, Ryo TSURUMOTO