Patents by Inventor Keigo KAWAAI

Keigo KAWAAI 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: 20240129368
    Abstract: A server device configured to communicate, via a communication network, with at least one device including a learner configured to perform processing by using a learned model, includes processor, a transmitter, and a storage configured to store a plurality of shared models pre-learned in accordance with environments and conditions of various devices. The processor is configured to acquire device data including information on an environment and conditions from the at least one device, and select an optimum shared model for the at least one device based on the acquired device data. The transmitter is configured to transmit a selected shared model to the at least one device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Keigo Kawaai, Shohei Hido, Nobuyuki Kubota, Daisuke Tanaka
  • Patent number: 11904469
    Abstract: A machine learning device for a robot that allows a human and the robot to work cooperatively, the machine learning device including a state observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot during a period in that the human and the robot work cooperatively; a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data for at least one of a level of burden on the human and a working efficiency; and a learning unit that learns a training data set for setting an action of the robot, based on the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Taketsugu Tsuda, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20230321837
    Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of workpieces placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each workpiece, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the workpiece by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the workpiece, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Takashi YAMAZAKI, Takumi OYAMA, Shun SUYAMA, Kazutaka NAKAYAMA, Hidetoshi KUMIYA, Hiroshi NAKAGAWA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
  • Patent number: 11780095
    Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of objects placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each object, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the object by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the object, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Yamazaki, Takumi Oyama, Shun Suyama, Kazutaka Nakayama, Hidetoshi Kumiya, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Patent number: 11712808
    Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of objects placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each object, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the object by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the object, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS. INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Yamazaki, Takumi Oyama, Shun Suyama, Kazutaka Nakayama, Hidetoshi Kumiya, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20220414473
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a learning device for performing more efficient machine learning. [Solution] A learning device unit according to one embodiment comprises at least one learning device and a connection device for connecting an intermediate learning device having an internal state shared by another learning device unit to the at least one learning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Patent number: 11475289
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a learning device for performing more efficient machine learning. [Solution] A learning device unit according to one embodiment comprises at least one learning device and a connection device for connecting an intermediate learning device having an internal state shared by another learning device unit to the at least one learning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20220286512
    Abstract: A server device configured to communicate, via a communication network, with at least one device including a learner configured to perform processing by using a learned model, includes processor, a transmitter, and a storage configured to store a plurality of shared models pre-learned in accordance with environments and conditions of various devices. The processor is configured to acquire device data including information on an environment and conditions from the at least one device, and select an optimum shared model for the at least one device based on the acquired device data. The transmitter is configured to transmit a selected shared model to the at least one device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Keigo Kawaai, Shohei Hido, Nobuyuki Kubota, Daisuke Tanaka
  • Patent number: 11375019
    Abstract: A server device configured to communicate, via a communication network, with at least one device including a learner configured to perform processing by using a learned model, includes processor, a transmitter, and a storage configured to store a plurality of shared models pre-learned in accordance with environments and conditions of various devices. The processor is configured to acquire device data including information on an environment and conditions from the at least one device, and select an optimum shared model for the at least one device based on the acquired device data. The transmitter is configured to transmit a selected shared model to the at least one device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Keigo Kawaai, Shohei Hido, Nobuyuki Kubota, Daisuke Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20220146993
    Abstract: A fault prediction system includes a machine learning device that learns conditions associated with a fault of an industrial machine. The machine learning device includes a state observation unit that, while the industrial machine is in operation or at rest, observes a state variable including, e.g., data output from a sensor, internal data of control software, or computational data obtained based on these data, a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data used to determine whether a fault has occurred in the industrial machine or the degree of fault, and a learning unit that learns the conditions associated with the fault of the industrial machine in accordance with a training data set generated based on a combination of the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Shougo INAGAKI, Hiroshi NAKAGAWA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
  • Patent number: 11275345
    Abstract: A fault prediction system includes a machine learning device that learns conditions associated with a fault of an industrial machine. The machine learning device includes a state observation unit that, while the industrial machine is in operation or at rest, observes a state variable including, e.g., data output from a sensor, internal data of control software, or computational data obtained based on these data, a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data used to determine whether a fault has occurred in the industrial machine or the degree of fault, and a learning unit that learns the conditions associated with the fault of the industrial machine in accordance with a training data set generated based on a combination of the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Shougo Inagaki, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20210001482
    Abstract: A machine learning device for a robot that allows a human and the robot to work cooperatively, the machine learning device including a state observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot during a period in that the human and the robot work cooperatively; a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data for at least one of a level of burden on the human and a working efficiency; and a learning unit that learns a training data set for setting an action of the robot, based on the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Taketsugu TSUDA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
  • Patent number: 10807235
    Abstract: A machine learning device for a robot that allows a human and the robot to work cooperatively, the machine learning device including a state observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot during a period in that the human and the robot work cooperatively; a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data for at least one of a level of burden on the human and a working efficiency; and a learning unit that learns a training data set for setting an action of the robot, based on the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Taketsugu Tsuda, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20200254622
    Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of workpieces placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each workpiece, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the workpiece by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the workpiece, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Takashi YAMAZAKI, Takumi OYAMA, Shun SUYAMA, Kazutaka NAKAYAMA, Hidetoshi KUMIYA, Hiroshi NAKAGAWA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
  • Patent number: 10717196
    Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of workpieces placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each workpiece, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the workpiece by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the workpiece, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Yamazaki, Takumi Oyama, Shun Suyama, Kazutaka Nakayama, Hidetoshi Kumiya, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20200014761
    Abstract: A server device configured to communicate, via a communication network, with at least one device including a learner configured to perform processing by using a learned model, includes processor, a transmitter, and a storage configured to store a plurality of shared models pre-learned in accordance with environments and conditions of various devices. The processor is configured to acquire device data including information on an environment and conditions from the at least one device, and select an optimum shared model for the at least one device based on the acquired device data. The transmitter is configured to transmit a selected shared model to the at least one device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Keigo Kawaai, Shohei Hido, Nobuyuki Kubota, Daisuke Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20190265657
    Abstract: A fault prediction system includes a machine learning device that learns conditions associated with a fault of an industrial machine. The machine learning device includes a state observation unit that, while the industrial machine is in operation or at rest, observes a state variable including, e.g., data output from a sensor, internal data of control software, or computational data obtained based on these data, a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data used to determine whether a fault has occurred in the industrial machine or the degree of fault, and a learning unit that learns the conditions associated with the fault of the industrial machine in accordance with a training data set generated based on a combination of the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Shougo INAGAKI, Hiroshi NAKAGAWA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
  • Publication number: 20190224844
    Abstract: A machine learning device for a robot that allows a human and the robot to work cooperatively, the machine learning device including a state observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot during a period in that the human and the robot work cooperatively; a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data for at least one of a level of burden on the human and a working efficiency; and a learning unit that learns a training data set for setting an action of the robot, based on the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Taketsugu TSUDA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
  • Patent number: 10317853
    Abstract: A fault prediction system includes a machine learning device that learns conditions associated with a fault of an industrial machine. The machine learning device includes a state observation unit that, while the industrial machine is in operation or at rest, observes a state variable including, e.g., data output from a sensor, internal data of control software, or computational data obtained based on these data, a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data used to determine whether a fault has occurred in the industrial machine or the degree of fault, and a learning unit that learns the conditions associated with the fault of the industrial machine in accordance with a training data set generated based on a combination of the state variable and the determination data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Shougo Inagaki, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
  • Publication number: 20170161603
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a learning device for performing more efficient machine learning. [Solution] A learning device unit according to one embodiment comprises at least one learning device and a connection device for connecting an intermediate learning device having an internal state shared by another learning device unit to the at least one learning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Preferred Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai