Patents by Inventor Keiji Tsuchiya
Keiji Tsuchiya 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: 20230007158Abstract: In an image processing apparatus, a first correction unit corrects imaging data acquired from an infrared imaging device, based on a first correction table, and outputs first corrected data. A second correction unit generates a second correction table for the imaging data in a state in which a shutter is closed, and outputs second corrected data based on the second correction table. A saturated region detection unit detects a saturated region in the imaging data. A shutter control unit performs closing control for the shutter, based on a result of detection of the saturated region. An abnormal pixel detection unit detects whether or not the imaging data acquired in the state in which the shutter is closed includes an abnormal pixel. A selection unit selects and outputs either the first corrected data or the second corrected data in accordance with a result of detection by the abnormal pixel detection unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Keita HAYASHI, Hirofumi YAMAMOTO, Tadashi ISHIWATA, Yasufumi NAKAAKI, Keiji TSUCHIYA, Jun TAKAHASHI
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Patent number: 10147014Abstract: An image processing apparatus and method including executing high-pass filtering in a column direction on the pixel values of original image data read from a flat panel detector to obtain first image data, and subtracting a value obtained by converting each of the pixel values of the first image data in accordance with an absolute value of a statistic calculated from pixel values in the same pixel row of the first image data from the value of a corresponding pixel of the original image data to obtain processed image data.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 9561013Abstract: A movable radiographing apparatus has a wireless communication function and includes a radiation generating unit including a radiation source, an arm portion configured to support the radiation generating unit, a support pillar configured to support the arm portion, and a moving unit configured to support the support pillar and including a GUI to be operated by the user. The movable radiographing apparatus further includes a connector unit to and from which an external antenna for wireless communication is attachable and detachable, wherein the connector unit is provided on at least one of the radiation generating unit, the arm portion, the support pillar, and the moving unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Publication number: 20160071247Abstract: An image processing apparatus and method including executing high-pass filtering in a column direction on the pixel values of original image data read from a flat panel detector to obtain first image data, and subtracting a value obtained by converting each of the pixel values of the first image data in accordance with an absolute value of a statistic calculated from pixel values in the same pixel row of the first image data from the value of a corresponding pixel of the original image data to obtain processed image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 9214012Abstract: An image processing apparatus and method including executing high-pass filtering in a column direction on the pixel values of original image data read from a flat panel detector to obtain first image data, and subtracting a value obtained by converting each of the pixel values of the first image data in accordance with an absolute value of a statistic calculated from pixel values in the same pixel row of the first image data from the value of a corresponding pixel of the original image data to obtain processed image data.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Publication number: 20150327833Abstract: A movable radiographing apparatus has a wireless communication function and includes a radiation generating unit including a radiation source, an arm portion configured to support the radiation generating unit, a support pillar configured to support the arm portion, and a moving unit configured to support the support pillar and including a GUI to be operated by the user. The movable radiographing apparatus further includes a connector unit to and from which an external antenna for wireless communication is attachable and detachable, wherein the connector unit is provided on at least one of the radiation generating unit, the arm portion, the support pillar, and the moving unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 9097643Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes: a radiation detection array configured to store charges to acquire an image signal; an output unit configured to output radiation image data based on the image signal to an external apparatus; a detection unit configured to detect an imaging mode changeover instruction; and a control unit configured to, when the detection unit detects an imaging mode changeover instruction during one unit of imaging processing including the charge storage and the charge-based radiation image data output to an external apparatus, control whether the imaging processing is to be interrupted, based on an operating state of the radiographic imaging apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 8948342Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus which obtains an X-ray image, the apparatus includes: an imaging unit including a plurality of detecting elements adapted to convert X-rays generated by an X-ray generating apparatus which outputs or stops X-rays in accordance with an operation instruction into an image signal; and an obtaining unit adapted to obtain an operation start timing of the X-ray generating apparatus based on an image signal output from the imaging unit and obtain a difference between a timing of an operation instruction to the X-ray generating apparatus and the operation start timing.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 8835859Abstract: An imaging control apparatus for controlling an imaging system capable of performing a plurality of imaging modes for detecting light or radiation to acquire an image includes a detection unit configured to detect that an instruction for executing a second imaging mode is generated during execution of a first imaging mode, a determination unit configured to determine a wait time according to a state of the imaging system when the instruction is received, and a control unit configured to perform control for instructing the imaging system to wait at least for the determined wait time before the transition to the second imaging mode, and control for instructing the imaging system to perform mode transition processing for switching from the first imaging mode to the second imaging mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Publication number: 20140241499Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus includes a radiation generation unit configured to generate radiation and a plurality of detection units each configured to detect the radiation irradiated from the radiation generation unit, and acquires an image based on the radiation detected by one of the plurality of detection units. The radiation imaging apparatus accepts a radiation irradiation instruction, and adjusts a time of generating radiation by the radiation generation unit so that a length of a time period from when the irradiation instruction is accepted until radiation irradiation is performed becomes constant, based on time duration, each of the plurality of detection units, from when the irradiation instruction is accepted until the detection unit enters a radiation detectable state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Publication number: 20140112446Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus which obtains an X-ray image, the apparatus includes: an imaging unit including a plurality of detecting elements adapted to convert X-rays generated by an X-ray generating apparatus which outputs or stops X-rays in accordance with an operation instruction into an image signal; and an obtaining unit adapted to obtain an operation start timing of the X-ray generating apparatus based on an image signal output from the imaging unit and obtain a difference between a timing of an operation instruction to the X-ray generating apparatus and the operation start timing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Publication number: 20130336452Abstract: A preliminary dark image acquisition unit 43 images a first preliminary dark image in each accumulation time, in advance, by accumulating a charge in at least one or more different accumulation times in a sensor 4 under a condition that the X ray is not irradiated. An X-ray image imaging unit 41 controls an irradiation of an X ray to image an X-ray image, selects an accumulation time corresponding to an X-ray irradiation time from among the accumulation times, and sets an accumulation time of a charge in the sensor 4 when the X-ray image is imaged to the selected accumulation time. The X-ray image imaging unit 41 images the X-ray image by accumulating the charge in the sensor 4 for the selected accumulation time. An offset correction unit 46 performs offset correction on the X-ray image based on the first preliminary dark image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Daizo Matsuda, Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 8611500Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus which obtains an X-ray image, the apparatus includes: an imaging unit including a plurality of detecting elements adapted to convert X-rays generated by an X-ray generating apparatus which outputs or stops X-rays in accordance with an operation instruction into an image signal; and an obtaining unit adapted to obtain an operation start timing of the X-ray generating apparatus based on an image signal output from the imaging unit and obtain a difference between a timing of an operation instruction to the X-ray generating apparatus and the operation start timing.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Publication number: 20120236991Abstract: An image processing apparatus and method including executing high-pass filtering in a column direction on the pixel values of original image data read from a flat panel detector to obtain first image data, and subtracting a value obtained by converting each of the pixel values of the first image data in accordance with an absolute value of a statistic calculated from pixel values in the same pixel row of the first image data from the value of a corresponding pixel of the original image data to obtain processed image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 8213701Abstract: An image processing apparatus and method including executing high-pass filtering in a column direction on the pixel values of original image data read from a flat panel detector to obtain first image data, and subtracting a value obtained by converting each of the pixel values of the first image data in accordance with an absolute value of a statistic calculated from pixel values in the same pixel row of the first image data from the value of a corresponding pixel of the original image data to obtain processed image data.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 8179101Abstract: A charging apparatus includes a power supply circuit converting AC input into DC output, a secondary battery, having a plurality of batteries connected in series, which is charged by an output voltage of the power supply circuit, a charging control circuit that controls charging in a constant-current mode for charging the secondary battery with a constant current and, when a terminal voltage of the secondary battery reaches a predetermined voltage, switches the charging in the constant-current mode to a constant-voltage mode for charging the secondary battery to a constant voltage, and a plurality of voltage control circuits, each of which adjusts the voltage of each of the plurality of batteries to a set voltage. The plurality of voltage control circuits respectively detect voltage rises of the plurality of batteries, and one of the voltage control circuits, first detecting attainment of the set voltage, performs subsequent voltage control.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Koji Umetsu, Keiji Tsuchiya
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Publication number: 20120027180Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus which obtains an X-ray image, the apparatus includes: an imaging unit including a plurality of detecting elements adapted to convert X-rays generated by an X-ray generating apparatus which outputs or stops X-rays in accordance with an operation instruction into an image signal; and an obtaining unit adapted to obtain an operation start timing of the X-ray generating apparatus based on an image signal output from the imaging unit and obtain a difference between a timing of an operation instruction to the X-ray generating apparatus and the operation start timing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 7945015Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus includes a multi X-ray generating unit in which multiple X-ray foci are disposed in two-dimensional form at a predetermined pitch in a first direction, and a slit unit having multiple slit members each disposed opposite to its respective X-ray focus. Each slit member has multiple slits arranged in the first direction, and each of the slits forms a slice-formed X-ray beam whose lengthwise direction is a second direction that is different from the first direction. The two-dimensional detection unit detects the X-ray intensity of the formed X-ray beams at the detection surface. The X-ray imaging apparatus executes X-ray imaging at multiple positions while moving the multi X-ray generating unit and the slit unit in the first direction by the amount of the predetermined pitch, while keeping the relative positional relationship therebetween, and reconstructs an X-ray image based on the obtained X-ray intensity.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Osamu Tsujii, Keiji Tsuchiya, Masahiko Okunuki
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Publication number: 20100090647Abstract: A charging apparatus includes a power supply circuit converting AC input into DC output, a secondary battery, having a plurality of batteries connected in series, which is charged by an output voltage of the power supply circuit, a charging control circuit that controls charging in a constant-current mode for charging the secondary battery with a constant current and, when a terminal voltage of the secondary battery reaches a predetermined voltage, switches the charging in the constant-current mode to a constant-voltage mode for charging the secondary battery to a constant voltage, and a plurality of voltage control circuits, each of which adjusts the voltage of each of the plurality of batteries to a set voltage. The plurality of voltage control circuits respectively detect voltage rises of the plurality of batteries, and one of the voltage control circuits, first detecting attainment of the set voltage, performs subsequent voltage control.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Koji Umetsu, Keiji Tsuchiya
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Patent number: D812667Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: JVC KENWOOD CORPORATIONInventors: Katsuhiko Kubo, Keiji Tsuchiya, Hideyuki Matsumoto