Patents by Inventor Koji Kubota

Koji Kubota 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).

  • Publication number: 20240412552
    Abstract: An electronic device having an authentication method with a high security level is provided. The electronic device includes a pixel portion, a sensor portion, an authentication portion, and a housing. The pixel portion includes a display element and a light-receiving element. The pixel portion has a function of turning on the display element. The pixel portion has a function of obtaining authentication information by capturing an image of a target object touching the pixel portion. The sensor portion has a function of detecting attachment or detachment to a living body or an object. The authentication portion has a function of performing authentication processing with the use of the authentication information. The housing includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The pixel portion is positioned on the first surface and the sensor portion is positioned on the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Koji KUSUNOKI, Daisuke KUBOTA, Ryo HATSUMI
  • Patent number: 12165842
    Abstract: A control method of a plasma processing apparatus including a first electrode that places a workpiece thereon includes supplying a bias power to the first electrode, and supplying a source power having a frequency higher than that of the bias power into a plasma processing space. The source power has a first state and a second state. The control method further includes a first control process of alternately applying the first state and the second state of the source power in synchronization with a signal synchronized with a cycle of a radio frequency of the bias power, or a phase within one cycle of a reference electrical state that represents any one of a voltage, current, and electromagnetic field measured in a power feeding system of the bias power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventors: Chishio Koshimizu, Taichi Hirano, Toru Hayasaka, Shinji Kubota, Koji Maruyama, Takashi Dokan
  • Publication number: 20240407225
    Abstract: A display apparatus with a high aperture ratio is provided. The display apparatus includes a light-emitting device, a light-receiving device, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a first insulating layer. The light-emitting device includes a first pixel electrode, a first layer over the first pixel electrode, and a common electrode over the first layer. The light-receiving device includes a second pixel electrode, a second layer over the second pixel electrode, and the common electrode over the second layer. The first layer includes a light-emitting layer. The second layer includes a photoelectric conversion layer. The first conductive layer is placed over the common electrode. The first insulating layer is placed over the first conductive layer. The second conductive layer is placed over the first insulating layer. One or both of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer overlap with a region interposed between the first layer and the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Koji KUSUNOKI, Daisuke KUBOTA, Kensuke YOSHIZUMI, Junpei SUGAO
  • Patent number: 12153749
    Abstract: A display device featuring a touch detection and a fingerprint imaging functions is provided. A display device includes a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element. The light-emitting element includes a first pixel electrode, a light-emitting layer, and a common electrode, and the light-receiving element includes a second pixel electrode, an active layer, and the common electrode. The first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode are provided on the same plane. The common electrode overlaps with the first pixel electrode with the light-emitting layer therebetween, and overlaps with the second pixel electrode with the active layer therebetween. A first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and an insulating layer are provided above the common electrode. The insulating layer is provided above the first conductive layer, and the second conductive layer is provided above the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daisuke Kubota, Ryo Hatsumi, Taisuke Kamada, Koji Kusunoki, Kazunori Watanabe, Susumu Kawashima, Kensuke Yoshizumi
  • Patent number: 12150367
    Abstract: A display device having both a touch detection function and a function of capturing an image of a shape of a fingerprint or a vein is provided. The display device includes a first substrate, a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element, a light-receiving element, a light-blocking layer, a first resin layer, and a second resin layer. The first light-emitting element and the light-receiving element are arranged over the first substrate, and the first resin layer is provided over the first light-emitting element and the light-receiving element. The light-blocking layer is provided over the first resin layer, and the second light-emitting element is provided over the light-blocking layer. The second resin layer is provided over the second light-emitting layer. The first light-emitting element emits visible light upward, and the second light-emitting element emits invisible light upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Shingo Eguchi, Daisuke Kubota, Koji Kusunoki, Kazunori Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20240381702
    Abstract: A display apparatus with a high aperture ratio is provided. The display apparatus includes first and second light-emitting devices, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a first insulating layer. The first light-emitting device includes a first pixel electrode, a first EL layer, and a common electrode over the first EL layer. The second light-emitting device includes a second pixel electrode, a second EL layer, and the common electrode over the second EL layer. The first conductive layer is provided over the common electrode. The first insulating layer is provided over the first conductive layer. The second conductive layer is provided over the first insulating layer. Any one or both of the first and second conductive layers overlap with a region interposed between the first EL layer and the second EL layer. One side surface of the first EL layer and one side surface of the second EL layer are provided to face each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Koji KUSUNOKI, Daisuke KUBOTA, Kensuke YOSHIZUMI, Junpei SUGAO
  • Publication number: 20240359941
    Abstract: A tape material control apparatus includes a supply portion configured to supply a tape material including a peeling member and a sticker member, a first roller configured to feed the tape material to a peeling position where the sticker member is peeled off from the peeling member, a first rotary driving portion, a second roller configured to convey the peeling member from which the sticker member has been peeled off at the peeling position, a second rotary driving portion, a third roller around which the sticker member peeled off at the peeling position is windable, a third rotary driving portion, and a controller is configured to individually control a feeding speed of the tape material by the first rotary driving portion, a conveyance speed of the peeling member by the second rotary driving portion, and a winding speed of the sticker member by the third rotary driving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: KOJI ITO, TOMOYUKI KUBOTA
  • Publication number: 20240346854
    Abstract: An electronic device having an authentication method with high security is provided. The electronic device includes a pixel portion, a sensor portion, and an authentication portion. The pixel portion includes a display element and a light-receiving element. The pixel portion includes a first region and has a function of making the display element of the first region emit light. The pixel portion has a function of obtaining first authentication information by capturing an image of an object that is in contact with the first region with the use of the light-receiving element. The sensor portion includes a second region and has a function of obtaining second authentication information by capturing an image of an object that is in contact with the second region. The authentication portion has a function of performing first authentication processing using the first authentication information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Daisuke KUBOTA, Koji KUSUNOKI, Shunpei YAMAZAKI
  • Patent number: 12111545
    Abstract: A display device with a high aperture ratio is provided. The display device includes, in a pixel, a first transistor, a second transistor, a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, a conductive layer, a pixel electrode, a layer containing a liquid crystal material, and a common electrode. The first insulating layer is positioned over a channel formation region of the first transistor. The conductive layer is positioned over the first insulating layer. The second insulating layer is positioned over the first transistor, the second transistor, the first insulating layer, and the conductive layer. The pixel electrode is positioned over the second insulating layer, the layer containing a liquid crystal material is positioned over the pixel electrode, and the common electrode is positioned over the layer containing a liquid crystal material. The common electrode overlaps with the conductive layer with the layer containing a liquid crystal material and the pixel electrode therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Koji Kusunoki, Susumu Kawashima, Daisuke Kubota, Tetsuji Ishitani, Akio Yamashita
  • Patent number: 12099587
    Abstract: A composite device with a high security level is provided. A composite device capable of inhibiting unauthorized use favorably is provided. The composite device includes a control portion, a detection portion, an authentication portion, and a memory portion. The detection portion has a function of detecting a touch and a function of obtaining first fingerprint data of a finger touching the detection portion. The authentication portion has a function of executing user authentication processing. The memory portion has a function of retaining second fingerprint data registered in advance. The control portion has a function of bringing a system into an unlocked state when the authentication portion authenticates a user and a function of comparing the first fingerprint data obtained by the detection portion and the second fingerprint data when the detection portion detects a touch, and bringing the system into a locked state in the case where those data do not match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Koji Kusunoki, Daisuke Kubota
  • Publication number: 20240310713
    Abstract: A screen according to an embodiment of the present technology is a screen that displays an image in accordance with emission of image light including light in a predetermined polarized state as a major component and includes a corrugated surface and an optical element unit. The corrugated surface includes a plurality of reflection surfaces, the plurality of reflection surfaces having light transmissivity and diffusing and reflecting the emitted image light. The optical element unit is configured in accordance with a polarized state of the image light on a second side opposite to a first side of the corrugated surface on which the image light is emitted, restricts transmission of the image light to the second side, and transmits at least part of light entering from the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: KOJI MIURA, SHOGO KUBOTA
  • Patent number: 12096670
    Abstract: The resolution of a display apparatus having alight detection function is increased. The display apparatus includes a light-emitting device and a light-emitting and light-receiving device. The light-emitting device includes a first pixel electrode, a first light-emitting layer, and a common electrode; the light-emitting and light-receiving device includes a second pixel electrode, a second light-emitting layer, an active layer, and the common electrode; the active layer includes an organic compound; the first light-emitting layer is positioned between the first pixel electrode and the common electrode; the second light-emitting layer and the active layer are each positioned between the second pixel electrode and the common electrode; the light-emitting device has a function of emitting light of a first color; and the light-emitting and light-receiving device has a function of emitting light of a second color and a function of receiving light of the first color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daisuke Kubota, Taisuke Kamada, Ryo Hatsumi, Koji Kusunoki, Kazunori Watanabe, Susumu Kawashima
  • Patent number: 12080896
    Abstract: A carbon catalyst has a carbon structure with a crystallite size Lc falling within 0.90 nm or more and 1.20 nm or less calculated through use of a Bragg angle of a diffraction peak fbroad at a diffraction angle 2? of 24.0°±4.0° obtained by separating a diffraction peak in the vicinity of a diffraction angle 2? of 26° in an X-ray diffraction pattern obtained by powder X-ray diffraction using a CuK? ray, and a carbon dioxide desorption amount from 650° C. to 1,200° C. of 97 ?mol/g or less, a total of a carbon monoxide desorption amount and a carbon dioxide desorption amount from 650° C. to 1,200° C. of 647 ?mol/g or less, or a carbon monoxide desorption amount from 650° C. to 1,200° C. of 549 ?mol/g or less in a temperature programmed desorption method including measuring a carbon dioxide desorption amount from 25° C. to 1,200° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: NISSHINBO HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Tetsutaro Sato, Yuji Kubota, Takeaki Kishimoto, Kumi Narizuka, Koji Kamata, Yoshikazu Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 12073651
    Abstract: An electronic device having an authentication method with a high security level is provided. The electronic device includes a pixel portion, a sensor portion, an authentication portion, and a housing. The pixel portion includes a display element and a light-receiving element. The pixel portion has a function of turning on the display element. The pixel portion has a function of obtaining authentication information by capturing an image of a target object touching the pixel portion. The sensor portion has a function of detecting attachment or detachment to a living body or an object. The authentication portion has a function of performing authentication processing with the use of the authentication information. The housing includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The pixel portion is positioned on the first surface and the sensor portion is positioned on the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Koji Kusunoki, Daisuke Kubota, Ryo Hatsumi
  • Publication number: 20240276831
    Abstract: A display apparatus having an image capturing function is provided. A display apparatus with a high aperture ratio is provided. The display apparatus includes a first light-emitting element, a light-receiving element, and a first coloring layer; the first light-emitting element includes a first pixel electrode, a first organic layer over the first pixel electrode, and a common electrode over the first organic layer; the light-receiving element includes a second pixel electrode, a second organic layer over the second pixel electrode, and the common electrode over the second organic layer; the first organic layer includes a first light-emitting layer; the second organic layer includes a photoelectric conversion layer; the first coloring layer is positioned to overlap with first light-emitting element; and the photoelectric conversion layer has sensitivity in a wavelength range of light passing through the first coloring layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Daisuke KUBOTA, Kenichi OKAZAKI, Koji KUSUNOKI
  • Publication number: 20240274985
    Abstract: In a battery pack with bus bars, a first conductive member includes a first joining portion joined to a first positive electrode terminal and a first extending portion extending from the first joining portion, a second conductive member includes a second joining portion joined to a second negative electrode terminal and a second extending portion extending from the second joining portion, the first conductive member and the second conductive member are made of different materials, the first conductive member and the second conductive member are connected by a third joining portion, and the third joining portion is formed on an overlapping portion of the first extending portion and the second extending portion with a distance closer to the third joining portion out of a distance between the first joining portion and the third joining portion and a distance between the second joining portion and the third joining portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: VEHICLE ENERGY JAPAN INC.
    Inventors: Masanari ODA, Osamu KUBOTA, Koji KOSAI, Yasuyuki AIZAWA, Tatsuhiko KAWASAKI, Yoshiyuki TAKAMORI
  • Patent number: 12063802
    Abstract: A display apparatus having a photoelectric conversion function with high sensitivity is provided. The light extraction efficiency of the display apparatus is increased. The display apparatus includes a light-emitting device, a light-emitting and light-receiving device, a first lens, and a second lens. The light-emitting device has a function of emitting light of a first color. The light-emitting and light-receiving device has a function of emitting light of a second color and a function of receiving light of the first color and converting it into an electric signal. The light emitted by the light-emitting device is emitted to the outside of the display apparatus through the first lens. Light enters the light-emitting and light-receiving device from the outside of the display apparatus through the second lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daisuke Kubota, Taisuke Kamada, Ryo Hatsumi, Koji Kusunoki, Kazunori Watanabe, Susumu Kawashima
  • Publication number: 20240260287
    Abstract: A display apparatus having an image capturing function is provided. A display apparatus or an image capturing device with a high aperture ratio is provided. The display apparatus includes a light-emitting element, a light-receiving element, a first resin layer, and a light-blocking layer. A first pixel electrode, a first organic layer, and a common electrode are stacked in this order in the light-emitting element. A second pixel electrode, a second organic layer, and the common electrode are stacked in this order in the light-receiving element. The first organic layer includes a first light-emitting layer, and the second organic layer includes a photoelectric conversion layer. The light-blocking layer includes a portion positioned, in a plan view, between the light-emitting element and the light-receiving element. The first resin layer is provided to cover the light-emitting element and the light-receiving element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daisuke KUBOTA, Kenichi OKAZAKI, Ryo HATSUMI, Koji KUSUNOKI, Shunpei YAMAZAKI
  • Publication number: 20240172009
    Abstract: A specific unit in a first wireless communication device determines whether a second wireless communication device is a priority candidate device based on the possibility that the connection with the second wireless communication device will be disconnected. When a communication control unit receives a permission request for a communication with the second wireless communication device from a connection control unit, it grants a permission to a communication with a “priority candidate device”.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Kazutaka IDA, Koji KUBOTA, Fumio URABE, Kenji OGAMI, Hiroki SUGIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20230383817
    Abstract: A rotary feedthrough according to the disclosure includes: a seal partition wall dividing a space into a first space and a second space; a rotating member positioned to extend through the seal partition wall and configured to transmit a rotational driving force; a rotation input unit positioned in the first space and configured to input a driving force to the rotating member; and a rotation restraining unit positioned in the second space and configured to restrain rotation of the rotating member. The rotation restraining unit restrains rotation of the rotating member about a rotation axis exceeding a predetermined rotation angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Koji KUBOTA, Tatsuya YOKOYAMA