Patents by Inventor Keita KITAGAWA

Keita KITAGAWA 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: 11874000
    Abstract: An air treatment unit includes: an imaging device configured to capture an image of an imaging target in a casing of an air treatment device and acquire image data of the imaging target; and a control unit configured to cause the imaging device to capture an image under a condition indicating that there are no mists or fewer mists in the casing, based on a state of the air treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Keita Kitagawa, Atsushi Kondou, Takumi Shinkai
  • Patent number: 11810328
    Abstract: An image processing device includes an estimator (54) configured to estimate a degree of fogging of image data on the basis of the image data, the image data having been acquired by an imaging device (41) capturing an image of an imaging target (T) disposed in a casing (25) of an air treatment device (10); and a determiner (55) configured to determine output image data on the basis of the degree of fogging of the image data estimated by the estimator (54), the output image data being image data to be output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Keita Kitagawa, Atsushi Kondou
  • Publication number: 20230137712
    Abstract: An image processing device includes an estimator (54) configured to estimate a degree of fogging of image data on the basis of the image data, the image data having been acquired by an imaging device (41) capturing an image of an imaging target (T) disposed in a casing (25) of an air treatment device (10); and a determiner (55) configured to determine output image data on the basis of the degree of fogging of the image data estimated by the estimator (54), the output image data being image data to be output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita KITAGAWA, Atsushi KONDOU
  • Publication number: 20230117641
    Abstract: An air treatment unit includes: an imaging device configured to capture an image of an imaging target in a casing of an air treatment device and acquire image data of the imaging target; and a control unit configured to cause the imaging device to capture an image under a condition indicating that there are no mists or fewer mists in the casing, based on a state of the air treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita KITAGAWA, Atsushi KONDOU, Takumi SHINKAI
  • Patent number: 11598548
    Abstract: A camera (26) takes an image of at least one user (U1, U2, U3). A room environment information sensor (13) senses room environment information relating to an environment of a room (r1) in which the at least one user (U1, U2, U3) is present. The estimator (66) estimates a drowsiness condition of the at least one user (U1, U2, U3) based on the image of the at least one user (U1, U2, U3) taken by the camera (26) and the room environment information sensed by the room environment information sensor (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita Kitagawa, Takuya Kazusa, Youichi Handa
  • Patent number: 11585562
    Abstract: A body of a casing is provided with a predetermined component. An imaging device includes an attachment portion detachably attached to the component so as to be at a position at which the imaging device can image the at least one predetermined object to be imaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Takanori Suzuki, Youichi Handa, Keita Kitagawa, Masaya Nishimura, Yoshiteru Nouchi
  • Patent number: 11585568
    Abstract: A drainage mechanism is connected to a drain pump that sucks water from a drain pan. The drainage mechanism includes a connecting part that connects to the drain pump, a first flow path, a folded part, and a second flow path. The first flow path extends upward from the connecting part. The folded part has a first end connected to an upper end of the first flow path and a second end on a side opposite to the first end. The folded part changes a direction of the water flowing therein from upward to downward. The second flow path extends from the second end. The second flow path is a pipe that has an inner diameter of 13 mm or less. The flow path area of the folded part is larger than the flow path area of the second flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita Kitagawa, Hiromune Matsuoka, Akihiro Eguchi, Yoshito Matsuda, Tarou Yasumatsu, Takayoshi Yamamoto, Tsunehisa Sanagi, Seisuke Itou
  • Patent number: 11549892
    Abstract: An air treatment device includes a casing, a drain pan provided in the casing, a camera configured to capture an inner surface of the drain pan to obtain image data, and a lighting device configured to apply, to a photographing target of the camera, visible light having a maximum peak wavelength in a wavelength band from 400 nm to 500 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita Kitagawa, Youichi Handa, Masaya Nishimura, Yoshiteru Nouchi
  • Patent number: 11530828
    Abstract: A camera takes an image of a user. A room environment information sensor detects room environment information about an environment in a room where the user is present. An estimation unit estimates a concentration degree of the user based on the image of the user taken by the camera and the room environment information sensed by the room environment information sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Keita Kitagawa, Takuya Kazusa, Youichi Handa
  • Patent number: 11480357
    Abstract: An imaging target includes a light emitter configured to emit visible light from a surface of the imaging target, and an imaging device captures an image of at least the light emitter of the imaging target and acquires image data including the light emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita Kitagawa, Yoshiteru Nouchi, Masaya Nishimura, Youichi Handa
  • Patent number: 11480359
    Abstract: An estimation unit estimates a thermal sensation representing how hot or cold a user feels based on an image of the user taken by a camera. A control unit controls an air-conditioning operation of an air conditioner based on an estimation result of the estimation unit so that the thermal sensation falls within a target range, the air conditioner targeting a room in which the user is present. The image shows a motion and/or state of the user representing a hot or cold sensation of the user, and the estimation unit extracts the motion and/or state of the user from the image to estimate the thermal sensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita Kitagawa, Takuya Kazusa, Youichi Handa
  • Publication number: 20220221189
    Abstract: A drainage mechanism is connected to a drain pump that sucks water from a drain pan. The drainage mechanism includes a connecting part that connects to the drain pump, a first flow path, a folded part, and a second flow path. The first flow path extends upward from the connecting part. The folded part has a first end connected to an upper end of the first flow path and a second end on a side opposite to the first end. The folded part changes a direction of the water flowing therein from upward to downward. The second flow path extends from the second end. The second flow path is a pipe that has an inner diameter of 13 mm or less. The flow path area of the folded part is larger than the flow path area of the second flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita Kitagawa, Hiromune Matsuoka, Akihiro Eguchi, Yoshito Matsuda, Tarou Yasumatsu, Takayoshi Yamamoto, Tsunehisa Sanagi, Seisuke Itou
  • Patent number: 11384946
    Abstract: An air-conditioning device that allows sufficient power to be reliably supplied to an imaging device is provided. The air-conditioning device includes a control unit that makes an imaging device capture an image while at least one predetermined component of the air-conditioning device is at rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takanori Suzuki, Youichi Handa, Keita Kitagawa
  • Publication number: 20220178570
    Abstract: An air conditioning system includes an air conditioner, a detector, a transmitter, and a control unit. The air conditioner includes an indoor unit. The detector detects a user action toward the indoor unit. The transmitter transmits first information on the indoor unit to a terminal of the user. The control unit causes the transmitter to transmit the first information to the terminal when the detector detects the user action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Keita KITAGAWA, Youichi HANDA
  • Publication number: 20220170864
    Abstract: An air treatment device includes a casing, a drain pan provided in the casing, a camera configured to capture an inner surface of the drain pan to obtain image data, and a lighting device configured to apply, to a photographing target of the camera, visible light having a maximum peak wavelength in a wavelength band from 400 nm to 500 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita KITAGAWA, Youichi HANDA, Masaya NISHIMURA, Yoshiteru NOUCHI
  • Publication number: 20220170659
    Abstract: An air conditioning control system includes an air conditioner, a setting unit, a control unit and a learning unit. The air conditioner performs air conditioning in a room. The setting unit sets a first temperature and a second temperature. The first temperature is a target temperature for a first area in the room. The second temperature is a target temperature for a second area in the room. The control unit controls the air conditioner so that a temperature of the first area approaches the first temperature and a temperature of the second area approaches the second temperature. The learning unit learns control of the air conditioner so that the temperature of the first area approaches the first temperature and the temperature of the second area approaches the second temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Keita KITAGAWA, Youichi HANDA, Takuya KAZUSA, Takehiro NAOI, Asuka KAMIO
  • Publication number: 20210389015
    Abstract: A contamination information estimation system includes a camera that captures an image of a drain pan in a casing of an air conditioner, and an estimator that estimates contamination information related to contamination on the drain pan on the basis of image data captured by the camera and operation data of the air conditioner and/or environment data related to an environment in which the air conditioner is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita KITAGAWA, Youichi HANDA, Yoshiteru NOUCHI, Masaya NISHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20210333005
    Abstract: An imaging target includes a light emitter configured to emit visible light from a surface of the imaging target, and an imaging device captures an image of at least the light emitter of the imaging target and acquires image data including the light emitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keita KITAGAWA, Yoshiteru NOUCHI, Masaya NISHIMURA, Youichi HANDA
  • Publication number: 20210318018
    Abstract: An air flow control apparatus controls a fan. The air flow control apparatus includes an acquisition section, a detection section, and a control section. The acquisition section acquires image data obtained by an image capturing device installed in a target space. The detection section detects a specific object movable by an air flow sent from the fan, based on the image data acquired by the acquisition section. The control section executes first processing. The first processing includes controlling at least one of a direction and a volume of an air flow sent from the fan, based on a result of detection by the detection section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Keita KITAGAWA, Youichi HANDA
  • Publication number: 20210215377
    Abstract: A ventilation device control apparatus includes an image acquisition unit, a first calculation unit, and a ventilation control unit. The image acquisition unit acquires a captured image from an image capturing device that captures an image of a target space. The first calculation unit calculates a metabolic rate equivalent amount of a person in the target space, based on the captured image acquired by the image acquisition unit. The ventilation control unit adjusts a ventilation volume of the target space by a ventilation device that ventilates the target space, based on the metabolic rate equivalent amount calculated by the first calculation unit. A ventilation system further includes the image capturing device and the ventilation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Keita KITAGAWA, Youichi HANDA