Patents by Inventor Koichi Hiroyoshi

Koichi Hiroyoshi 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).

  • Information processing apparatus
    Patent number: 8649163
    Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus includes an exterior plate and a sheet-like member. The exterior plate is formed of a plate-like member. The exterior plate has one of a transparent first area and a semi-transparent first area. The sheet-like member is arranged on a rear surface of the exterior plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Soichi Tanaka, Masanori Akiyama, Mamoru Kato, Koichi Hiroyoshi
  • INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20120026662
    Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus includes an exterior plate and a sheet-like member. The exterior plate is formed of a plate-like member. The exterior plate has one of a transparent first area and a semi-transparent first area. The sheet-like member is arranged on a rear surface of the exterior plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Soichi TANAKA, Masanori Akiyama, Mamoru Kato, Koichi Hiroyoshi
  • Docking device for portable computer and docking structure
    Patent number: 7359185
    Abstract: A docking device for a portable computer to be mechanically and electrically connected to the portable computer to expand the function of the portable computer includes a tray for placing the rear end of the portable computer thereon and a locking unit for locking the portable computer on the tray by manual operation, in which the tray includes a claw member to be mated with an incised portion formed on the back face of the portable computer, a bottom plate having a docking connector arranged thereon for electrically connecting to the portable computer, and a movable tray arranged on the bottom plate rotatably by a predetermined angle, and the movable tray has two recesses equivalent in shape to legs formed at the rear end of the portable computer and an opening for exposing the docking connector and the locking unit during docking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Koichi Hiroyoshi
  • Docking device for portable computer and docking structure
    Publication number: 20050248917
    Abstract: A docking device for a portable computer to be mechanically and electrically connected to the portable computer to expand the function of the portable computer includes a tray for placing the rear end of the portable computer thereon and a locking unit for locking the portable computer on the tray by manual operation, in which the tray includes a claw member to be mated with an incised portion formed on the back face of the portable computer, a bottom plate having a docking connector arranged thereon for electrically connecting to the portable computer, and a movable tray arranged on the bottom plate rotatably by a predetermined angle, and the movable tray has two recesses equivalent in shape to legs formed at the rear end of the portable computer and an opening for exposing the docking connector and the locking unit during docking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Koichi Hiroyoshi