Patents by Inventor Kentaro Akiyama

Kentaro Akiyama 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: 10736922
    Abstract: Disclosed are isolated human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells having high telomerase activity (tBMMSCs). Also disclosed are isolated human CD34+ bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Also disclosed are bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells treated with a telomerase induction agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: University of Southern California
    Inventors: Songtao Shi, Kentaro Akiyama, Chider Chen
  • Publication number: 20200152683
    Abstract: An imaging element of the present disclosure includes: a photoelectric conversion section 21 provided in a substrate 30; a polarizer 50 formed over the photoelectric conversion section 21, with a single ground insulating layer 31 interposed therebetween; and a light shielding section 41A formed on an upper side of a peripheral region 21? around the photoelectric conversion section 21.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Kentaro Akiyama, Takuma Matsuno, Takashi Terada, Tomohiro Yamazaki
  • Publication number: 20200119073
    Abstract: An imaging device includes one or more insulating layers on a substrate; an effective region including: a polarization layer in the one or more insulating layers and including one or more polarizers that polarize light; and at least one first photoelectric conversion region in the substrate and that converts incident light polarized by the one or more polarizers into electric charge; and a peripheral region outside the effective region and including: one or more wiring layers that include a pad portion in a same layer of the one or more insulating layers as the polarization layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takashi MACHIDA, Kentaro AKIYAMA, Tomohiro YAMAZAKI
  • Publication number: 20200083262
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a solid-state image sensing device and an electronic device for reducing noises. The solid-state image sensing device includes: a photoelectric conversion unit; a charge holding unit for holding charges transferred from the photoelectric conversion unit; a first transfer transistor for transferring charges from the photoelectric conversion unit to the charge holding unit; and a light blocking part including a first light blocking part and a second light blocking part, in which the first light blocking part is arranged between a second surface opposite to a first surface as a light receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion unit and the charge holding unit, and covers the second surface, and is formed with a first opening, and the second light blocking part surrounds the side surface of the photoelectric conversion unit. The present technology is applicable to solid-state image sensing devices of backside irradiation type, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: HIROSHI TAYANAKA, KENTARO AKIYAMA, YORITO SAKANO, TAKASHI OINOUE, YOSHIYA HAGIMOTO, YUSUKE MATSUMURA, NAOYUKI SATO, YUKI MIYANAMI, YOICHI UEDA, RYOSUKE MATSUMOTO
  • Publication number: 20200076999
    Abstract: A stacked imaging device includes a polarizer (21), and a plurality of photoelectric conversion units (10) that is stacked, and the polarizer (21) and the plurality of photoelectric conversion units (10) are stacked, with the polarizer (21) being disposed closer to the light incident side than the plurality of photoelectric conversion units (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: KENTARO AKIYAMA, TOMOHIRO YAMAZAKI, SHINTAROU HIRATA
  • Patent number: 10515988
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a solid-state image sensing device and an electronic device capable of reducing noises. The solid-state image sensing device includes a photoelectric conversion unit, a charge holding unit for holding charges transferred from the photoelectric conversion unit, a first transfer transistor for transferring charges from the photoelectric conversion unit to the charge holding unit, and a light blocking part including a first light blocking part and a second light blocking part. The first light blocking part is arranged between a second surface opposite to a first surface as a light receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion unit and the charge holding unit, and covers the second surface, and is formed with a first opening, and the second light blocking part surrounds the side surface of the photoelectric conversion unit. The present technology is applicable to solid-state image sensing devices of backside irradiation type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi Tayanaka, Kentaro Akiyama, Yorito Sakano, Takashi Oinoue, Yoshiya Hagimoto, Yusuke Matsumura, Naoyuki Sato, Yuki Miyanami, Yoichi Ueda, Ryosuke Matsumoto
  • Publication number: 20190341415
    Abstract: A back-illuminated type solid-state image pickup unit in which a pad wiring line is provided on a light reception surface and which is capable of improving light reception characteristics in a photoelectric conversion section by having a thinner insulating film in a pixel region. The solid-state image pickup unit includes a sensor substrate having a pixel region in which photoelectric conversion sections are formed in an array, and a drive circuit is provided on a surface opposed to a light reception surface for the photoelectric conversion sections of the sensor substrate. A through hole via reaching the drive circuit from the light reception surface of the sensor substrate is provided in a peripheral region located outside the pixel region. A pad wiring line directly laminated on the through hole via is provided on the light reception surface in the peripheral region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Akiyama
  • Publication number: 20190281718
    Abstract: A passenger protection control device for effectively preventing an infiltration of water into the interior of a case without the use of a sealant includes: a printed circuit board; a connector; and a case that accommodates such that, while a connection end surface with a wire harness of the connector is exposed, the printed circuit board is isolated from the outside. The case is formed by: a box shaped cover in which the periphery of a ceiling wall is enclosed by side walls and a floor surface is opened; and a rear cover that plugs the floor surface of the cover. The connector is installed in an opening provided in the side wall of the cover. The rear cover has a first standing wall projecting so as to face a connector in the portion of the cover in which the connector is installed. The first standing wall of the rear cover has a planar region in a head top part. The planar region has an inclined surface having a falling gradient facing outwardly from the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: VEONEER SWEDEN AB
    Inventors: Shuichi BESSHO, Kentaro AKIYAMA, Aki WADA, Kouhei TORII
  • Patent number: 10312281
    Abstract: A back-illuminated type solid-state image pickup unit in which a pad wiring line is provided on a light reception surface and which is capable of improving light reception characteristics in a photoelectric conversion section by having a thinner insulating film in a pixel region. The solid-state image pickup unit includes a sensor substrate having a pixel region in which photoelectric conversion sections are formed in an array, and a drive circuit is provided on a surface opposed to a light reception surface for the photoelectric conversion sections of the sensor substrate. A through hole via reaching the drive circuit from the light reception surface of the sensor substrate is provided in a peripheral region located outside the pixel region. A pad wiring line directly laminated on the through hole via is provided on the light reception surface in the peripheral region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Akiyama
  • Patent number: 10249674
    Abstract: A solid-state imaging device has a sensor substrate having a pixel region on which photoelectric converters are arrayed; a driving circuit provided on a front face side that is opposite from a light receiving face as to the photoelectric converters on the sensor substrate; an insulation layer, provided on the light receiving face, and having a stepped construction wherein the film thickness of the pixel region is thinner than the film thickness in a periphery region provided on the outside of the pixel region; a wiring provided to the periphery region on the light receiving face side; and on-chip lenses provided to positions corresponding to the photoelectric converters on the insulation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Ikue Mitsuhashi, Kentaro Akiyama, Koji Kikuchi
  • Patent number: 10098333
    Abstract: This invention discloses a stem cell modified animal model useful as a research tool for investigating aging-related degeneration processes and treatments. The animal model is preferably a rodent subcutaneously transplanted with a mesenchymal stem cell capable of generating a functional bone or marrow element. Also provided are a method for extending the lifespan and improving the quality of life of a subject by subcutaneously transplanting a plurality of mesenchymal stem cells to the subject, wherein the mesenchymal stem cells are capable of generating a functional bone or marrow element. Compositions and source of stem cells suitable for use with the methods of this invention, including stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED), are also disclosed. Further disclosed is a method for identifying progenitor bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, and a method for treating SLE-like autoimmune diseases by infusion of mesenchymal stem cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: University Of Southern California
    Inventors: Songtao Shi, Takayoshi Yamaza, Kentaro Akiyama
  • Patent number: 9997552
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a solid-state imaging device, an imaging apparatus, an electronic apparatus, and a semiconductor device, which can prevent overflow of an underfilling resin filled in a portion adapted to connect the substrate to the flip chip and can prevent secondary damages such as electric short-circuit and contact with processing equipment. By utilizing a molding technology of forming an on-chip lens, a dam is formed in a ring shape or a square shape in a manner surrounding a range where a flip chip is connected via a solder bump on an upper layer of a substrate of the solid-state imaging device and provided in order to form the on-chip lens. This can block the underfilling resin filled in the range where the substrate and the flip chip are electrically connected. The present technology can be applied to a solid-state imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Susumu Inoue, Kentaro Akiyama, Junichiro Fujimagari, Keita Ishikawa, Jun Ogi, Yukio Tagawa, Takuya Nakamura, Satoru Wakiyama
  • Publication number: 20180104281
    Abstract: Disclosed are isolated human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells having high telomerase activity (tBMMSCs). Also disclosed are isolated human CD34+ bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Also disclosed are bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells treated with a telomerase induction agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Songtao Shi, Kentaro Akiyama, Chider Chen
  • Publication number: 20180033809
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a solid-state image sensing device and an electronic device capable of reducing noises. The solid-state image sensing device includes: a photoelectric conversion unit; a charge holding unit for holding charges transferred from the photoelectric conversion unit; a first transfer transistor for transferring charges from the photoelectric conversion unit to the charge holding unit; and a light blocking part including a first light blocking part and a second light blocking part, in which the first light blocking part is arranged between a second surface opposite to a first surface as a light receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion unit and the charge holding unit, and covers the second surface, and is formed with a first opening, and the second light blocking part surrounds the side surface of the photoelectric conversion unit. The present technology is applicable to solid-state image sensing devices of backside irradiation type, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Hiroshi TAYANAKA, Kentaro AKIYAMA, Yorito SAKANO, Takashi OINOUE, Yoshiya HAGIMOTO, Yusuke MATSUMURA, Naoyuki SATO, Yuki MIYANAMI, Yoichi UEDA, Ryosuke MATSUMOTO
  • Publication number: 20170338268
    Abstract: A solid-state imaging device has a sensor substrate having a pixel region on which photoelectric converters are arrayed; a driving circuit provided on a front face side that is opposite from a light receiving face as to the photoelectric converters on the sensor substrate; an insulation layer, provided on the light receiving face, and having a stepped construction wherein the film thickness of the pixel region is thinner than the film thickness in a periphery region provided on the outside of the pixel region; a wiring provided to the periphery region on the light receiving face side; and on-chip lenses provided to positions corresponding to the photoelectric converters on the insulation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Ikue Mitsuhashi, Kentaro Akiyama, Koji Kikuchi
  • Publication number: 20170256577
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a solid-state imaging device, an imaging apparatus, an electronic apparatus, and a semiconductor device, which can prevent overflow of an underfilling resin filled in a portion adapted to connect the substrate to the flip chip and can prevent secondary damages such as electric short-circuit and contact with processing equipment. By utilizing a molding technology of forming an on-chip lens, a dam is formed in a ring shape or a square shape in a manner surrounding a range where a flip chip is connected via a solder bump on an upper layer of a substrate of the solid-state imaging device and provided in order to form the on-chip lens. This can block the underfilling resin filled in the range where the substrate and the flip chip are electrically connected. The present technology can be applied to a solid-state imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Susumu INOUE, Kentaro AKIYAMA, Junichiro FUJIMAGARI, Keita ISHIKAWA, Jun OGI, Yukio TAGAWA, Takuya NAKAMURA, Satoru WAKIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20170133424
    Abstract: A back-illuminated type solid-state image pickup unit in which a pad wiring line is provided on a light reception surface and which is capable of improving light reception characteristics in a photoelectric conversion section by having a thinner insulating film in a pixel region. The solid-state image pickup unit includes a sensor substrate having a pixel region in which photoelectric conversion sections are formed in an array, and a drive circuit is provided on a surface opposed to a light reception surface for the photoelectric conversion sections of the sensor substrate. A through hole via reaching the drive circuit from the light reception surface of the sensor substrate is provided in a peripheral region located outside the pixel region. A pad wiring line directly laminated on the through hole via is provided on the light reception surface in the peripheral region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Kentaro Akiyama
  • Patent number: 9627429
    Abstract: A solid-state imaging device has a sensor substrate having a pixel region on which photoelectric converters are arrayed; a driving circuit provided on a front face side that is opposite from a light receiving face as to the photoelectric converters on the sensor substrate; an insulation layer, provided on the light receiving face, and having a stepped construction wherein the film thickness of the pixel region is thinner than the film thickness in a periphery region provided on the outside of the pixel region; a wiring provided to the periphery region on the light receiving face side; and on-chip lenses provided to positions corresponding to the photoelectric converters on the insulation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Ikue Mitsuhashi, Kentaro Akiyama, Koji Kikuchi
  • Patent number: 9576998
    Abstract: A back-illuminated type solid-state image pickup unit in which a pad wiring line is provided on a light reception surface and which is capable of improving light reception characteristics in a photoelectric conversion section by having a thinner insulating film in a pixel region. The solid-state image pickup unit includes a sensor substrate having a pixel region in which photoelectric conversion sections are formed in an array, and a drive circuit is provided on a surface opposed to a light reception surface for the photoelectric conversion sections of the sensor substrate. A through hole via reaching the drive circuit from the light reception surface of the sensor substrate is provided in a peripheral region located outside the pixel region. A pad wiring line directly laminated on the through hole via is provided on the light reception surface in the peripheral region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Akiyama
  • Patent number: 9559226
    Abstract: A solid-state imaging apparatus includes a phase difference detection pixel including a photoelectric conversion section that is formed on a semiconductor substrate and configured to photoelectrically convert incident light, a waveguide configured to guide the incident light to the photoelectric conversion section, and a light-shielding section that is formed in vicinity of an opening of the waveguide and configured to shield a part of the incident light that enters the waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Kentaro Akiyama