Patents by Inventor Kochi Kawai

Kochi Kawai 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: 11951386
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a main unit, a first controller device and a second controller device. The main unit includes a display. The first controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the first controller device transmits first operation data representing an operation performed on the first controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the first controller device is attached to the main unit. The second controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the second controller device transmits second operation data representing an operation performed on the second controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the second controller device is attached to the main unit. The main unit displays, on the display, an execution result of an information process based on the first and the second operation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Koizumi, Yui Ehara, Munetaka Nishikawa, Kochi Kawai, Kenichi Mae
  • Publication number: 20220362667
    Abstract: An example of an image processing system includes a first HMD worn by a first user and a smart device carried by a second user. In a virtual space, a second virtual camera and a second object are placed in accordance with a position of the smart device relative to a reference in a real space. In the virtual space, a first object is placed regardless of a position of the first HMD in the real space, and a first virtual camera is placed at a position relating to a position of the first object. An image of the virtual space including the second object is displayed on the first HMD based on the first virtual camera. An image of the virtual space including the first object is displayed on the smart device based on the second virtual camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masato KUWAHARA, Kochi KAWAI, Tatsuya AJIMIZU, Shingo HORIGUCHI, Keisuke SEKO, Yuriko SAKAI, Shinji KURIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20220233949
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a main unit, a first controller device and a second controller device. The main unit includes a display. The first controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the first controller device transmits first operation data representing an operation performed on the first controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the first controller device is attached to the main unit. The second controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the second controller device transmits second operation data representing an operation performed on the second controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the second controller device is attached to the main unit. The main unit displays, on the display, an execution result of an information process based on the first and the second operation data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Yoshiaki KOIZUMI, Yui EHARA, Munetaka NISHIKAWA, Kochi KAWAI, Kenichi MAE
  • Publication number: 20210402288
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a main unit, a first controller device and a second controller device. The main unit includes a display. The first controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the first controller device transmits first operation data representing an operation performed on the first controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the first controller device is attached to the main unit. The second controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the second controller device transmits second operation data representing an operation performed on the second controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the second controller device is attached to the main unit. The main unit displays, on the display, an execution result of an information process based on the first and the second operation data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Yoshiaki KOIZUMI, Yui EHARA, Munetaka NISHIKAWA, Kochi KAWAI, Kenichi MAE
  • Patent number: 11110344
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a main unit, a first controller device and a second controller device. The main unit includes a display. The first controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the first controller device transmits first operation data representing an operation performed on the first controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the first controller device is attached to the main unit. The second controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the second controller device transmits second operation data representing an operation performed on the second controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the second controller device is attached to the main unit. The main unit displays, on the display, an execution result of an information process based on the first and the second operation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Koizumi, Yui Ehara, Munetaka Nishikawa, Kochi Kawai, Kenichi Mae
  • Patent number: 10888770
    Abstract: A first fixing portion of an accessory fixes a first game controller so as to rotate about at least a certain axis, and a second fixing portion of the accessory fixes a second game controller. Then, based on a difference value indicating a difference between a first value indicating an orientation of the first game controller and a second value indicating an orientation of the second game controller, a certain game process is executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuki Onozawa, Kochi Kawai, Shotaro Goto, Junichiro Miyatake, Hiroshi Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 10877583
    Abstract: A non-limiting example information processing apparatus comprises a housing, and a first portion of the housing is formed in an elliptical form when viewing from the front. A display panel and a touch panel constitute one main surface of the first portion. Holes are formed in left and right end portions of the display panel and the touch panel, and two operation sticks are provided through the two holes. When viewing the first portion from the front, an area except key tops of the operation sticks becomes a display area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventors: Masato Kuwahara, Tetsuya Akama, Kochi Kawai, Kazuhiko Koriyama, Hitoshi Tsuchiya
  • Patent number: 10796540
    Abstract: A sound source localization position indicating a position where a sound source is localized is set, and a sound signal for localizing the sound source at the set sound source localization position is generated and output. Then, a vibration signal for, in conjunction with the sound source localization position, vibrating a vibrator for imparting a vibration to a user is generated and output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazutoshi Obana, Takafumi Aoki, Kochi Kawai, Junichiro Miyatake, Kei Yamashita, Shoji Masubuchi, Masahiko Inami, Kouta Minamizawa
  • Patent number: 10747333
    Abstract: A non-limiting example cover includes a first cover portion that is provided with a plurality of operation buttons. Each of key tops of the plurality of operation buttons is constituted by a key top portion, an actuator and a conductive member. A connection portion of a conductive sheet is provided between the key top portion and the actuator, and the connection portion is connected, via a coupling portion, to a body portion that is provided on an outside of an area arranged with the key tops. The connection portion is connected to a protrusion provided on a lower side of the key top. Resin plating is applied to the protrusion, and when the key top is depressed and thus a portion of the key top portion where the protrusion is provided is brought into contact to the conductive member, the conductive member and the conductive sheet are electrically connected to each other via the resin plating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenichi Ikeda, Kazuhiro Maruyama, Kochi Kawai
  • Publication number: 20200139232
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a main unit, a first controller device and a second controller device. The main unit includes a display. The first controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the first controller device transmits first operation data representing an operation performed on the first controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the first controller device is attached to the main unit. The second controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the second controller device transmits second operation data representing an operation performed on the second controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the second controller device is attached to the main unit. The main unit displays, on the display, an execution result of an information process based on the first and the second operation data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Yoshiaki KOIZUMI, Yui EHARA, Munetaka NISHIKAWA, Kochi KAWAI, Kenichi MAE
  • Patent number: 10596461
    Abstract: A data transmission device that includes an image capturing unit and transmits data generated based on an image captured by the image capturing unit is allowed to be located at a case while at least a part of the data transmission device is accommodated in the case, such that an image capturing direction of the image capturing unit is directed toward an inner space of a case main body. An image capturing target member movable in the inner space of the case main body in accordance with an operation made from outside of the case main body is located at a position where an image of the image capturing target member is allowed to be captured by the image capturing unit. Based on the transmitted data, an information process is executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuki Onozawa, Shinichi Kasuno, Yoshiyasu Ogasawara, Hitoshi Tsuchiya, Kochi Kawai
  • Patent number: 10583356
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a main unit, a first controller device and a second controller device. The main unit includes a display. The first controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the first controller device transmits first operation data representing an operation performed on the first controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the first controller device is attached to the main unit. The second controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the second controller device transmits second operation data representing an operation performed on the second controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the second controller device is attached to the main unit. The main unit displays, on the display, an execution result of an information process based on the first and the second operation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Koizumi, Yui Ehara, Munetaka Nishikawa, Kochi Kawai, Kenichi Mae
  • Patent number: 10543423
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a computer device comprising a housing, a display on a front surface of the housing, and processing circuitry configured to generate images; and first and second controllers each configured for detachable attachment to first and second different side surfaces of the housing of the computer device. The computer device is configured to receive signals from the first and second controllers both when the first and second controllers are attached to the computer device and when the first and second controllers are detached from the computer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Koizumi, Yui Ehara, Munetaka Nishikawa, Kochi Kawai, Kenichi Mae
  • Publication number: 20190351320
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a main unit, a first controller device and a second controller device. The main unit includes a display. The first controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the first controller device transmits first operation data representing an operation performed on the first controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the first controller device is attached to the main unit. The second controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the second controller device transmits second operation data representing an operation performed on the second controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the second controller device is attached to the main unit. The main unit displays, on the display, an execution result of an information process based on the first and the second operation data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Yoshiaki KOIZUMI, Yui EHARA, Munetaka NISHIKAWA, Kochi KAWAI, Kenichi MAE
  • Patent number: 10319199
    Abstract: Sound pressure information indicated by a sound signal and belonging to a frequency range above an upper limit that enables at least a user to perceive a vibration is converted into sound pressure information belonging to a frequency range less than or equal to the upper limit or belonging to a low-frequency range, and a vibration signal is generated using the sound pressure information after the conversion. This makes it possible to generate a vibration signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazutoshi Obana, Kochi Kawai, Junichiro Miyatake, Masahiko Inami, Kouta Minamizawa
  • Patent number: 10286310
    Abstract: A portable information processing apparatus includes a display, stereo loudspeakers, a pair of vibrators, and one or more processors. The pair of vibrators is provided on a left side and a right side of a main body of the information processing apparatus with respect to a center of the display. The one or more processors are configured to: generate sound signals to be output to the stereo loudspeakers, and output the sound signals; generate vibration signals for vibrating the pair of vibrators by vibrations, each having a plurality of frequency components, and output the vibration signals; and control an image to be displayed on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazutoshi Obana, Kochi Kawai, Junichiro Miyatake, Masahiko Inami, Kouta Minamizawa
  • Patent number: 10226692
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a computer device comprising a housing, a display on a front surface of the housing, and processing circuitry configured to generate images; and first and second controllers each configured for detachable attachment to first and second different side surfaces of the housing of the computer device. The computer device is configured to receive signals from the first and second controllers both when the first and second controllers are attached to the computer device and when the first and second controllers are detached from the computer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Koizumi, Yui Ehara, Munetaka Nishikawa, Kochi Kawai, Kenichi Mae
  • Publication number: 20190030423
    Abstract: A first fixing portion of an accessory fixes a first game controller so as to rotate about at least a certain axis, and a second fixing portion of the accessory fixes a second game controller. Then, based on a difference value indicating a difference between a first value indicating an orientation of the first game controller and a second value indicating an orientation of the second game controller, a certain game process is executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Yuki ONOZAWA, Kochi KAWAI, Shotaro GOTO, Junichiro MIYATAKE, Hiroshi YAMAMOTO
  • Patent number: 10135412
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus sets an amount of adjustment for adjusting an output in accordance with a user operation and generates a sound signal so that a sound volume of sound to be output from a sound output apparatus changes in accordance with the set amount of adjustment. Then, the information processing apparatus generates a vibration signal so that a magnitude of vibration to be imparted by a vibration apparatus changes in accordance with the set amount of adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazutoshi Obana, Kochi Kawai, Junichiro Miyatake, Shoji Masubuchi, Kei Yamashita, Takafumi Aoki, Masahiko Inami, Kouta Minamizawa
  • Patent number: 10118093
    Abstract: An example multi-configuration game system includes a computer device including a housing, a first display on a front surface of the housing, and processing circuitry and first and second controllers configured for detachable attachment to the computer device. The game system is configurable for game play in a first physical configuration in which the first and second controllers are attached to the computer device and in a second physical configuration in which the first and second controllers are detached from the computer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Koizumi, Yui Ehara, Munetaka Nishikawa, Kochi Kawai, Kenichi Mae