Patents by Inventor Masahiko Saito

Masahiko Saito 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: 20230343625
    Abstract: Proposed are a method and an apparatus for transferring devices arranged on a first substrate to a second substrate by using laser light while correcting positional deviations of the devices. The present invention involves: acquiring actual positional information about devices on the first substrate; performing grouping in accordance with a criterion determined on the basis of an allowable positional deviation amount; correcting, for each group unit, a position of the first substrate such that positions of the devices fall into a range of an allowable positional deviation amount; and applying laser light from the back surface of the first substrate and transferring the devices to the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Yamaoka, Satoki Nakada, Nobutaka Uemori, Takeshi Saito, Shusaku Ozawa, Shinichi Sato, Taketo Usami, Masami Kurata, Masahiko Sato, Tsukasa Abe, Tsuyoshi Noguchi
  • Patent number: 11788944
    Abstract: To provide a technique that enables the risk of contamination to be reduced. Provided is a microparticle measuring apparatus including at least: a relay unit that enables a flow path through which microparticles flow and a cleaning fluid storage unit to communicate with each other; a sheath fluid tube that causes the flow path and a sheath fluid storage unit to communicate with each other; and a cleaning fluid tube that causes the relay unit and the cleaning fluid storage unit to communicate with each other, in which the relay unit includes a first connector that can be connected to a joint portion on the sheath fluid storage unit side of the sheath fluid tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiro Saito, Shingo Mouri, Masahiko Nakamura, Hidetaka Okamoto
  • Patent number: 11784069
    Abstract: To provide a resin molding apparatus capable of correcting the bending of a workpiece during preheating or the like, improving production efficiency, and preventing the occurrence of defective products. A resin molding apparatus according to the present invention includes: a molding die which performs resin molding of a workpiece W having an electronic component mounted inside a carrier; and a loader which transports the workpiece, the loader includes a frame body which comes into contact with and separates from an outer edge portion of an upper surface of the workpiece, a moving device which moves the frame body up and down, and a chuck claw which comes into contact with an outer edge portion of a lower surface of the workpiece, and the frame body includes a contact portion which is provided over the entire circumference of the outer edge portion in the upper surface of the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: APIC YAMADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiko Fujisawa, Hirofumi Saito
  • Publication number: 20230314619
    Abstract: A lens holding mechanism capable of pressing a peripheral portion of a lens in an optical axis direction while preventing twisting of an elastic member. Wherein the lens holding mechanism includes a lens barrel configured to house a lens, a pressing ring that is movable with respect to the lens barrel in a direction along an optical axis, a rotary ring configured to rotate about the optical axis to move the pressing ring in the direction along the optical axis, and an elastic member disposed between the lens and the pressing ring, wherein the lens barrel has a rotation restricting portion and a movement restricting portion, wherein, the elastic member is biased to a peripheral portion of the lens in the direction along the optical axis by moving the pressing ring in the direction along the optical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: MASAHIKO TSUZUKI, KENTO SAITO, TATSUYA TANAKA
  • Patent number: 11769321
    Abstract: A risk prediction method is executed by a computer of a risk predictor using a convolutional neural network. The method includes making the convolutional neural network acquire an input image taken by an in-vehicle camera installed on a vehicle. The method also includes making the convolutional neural network estimate a risk area and a feature of the risk area, the risk area being in the acquired input image. The risk area has a possibility that a moving object may appear from the risk area into a travelling path of the vehicle, and the moving object may collide with the vehicle in a case where the vehicle simply continues running. The method further includes making the convolutional neural network output the estimated risk area and the estimated feature of the risk area as a risk predicted for the input image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
    Inventors: Kazuki Kozuka, Yasunori Ishii, Masahiko Saito, Tetsuji Fuchikami
  • Publication number: 20230296184
    Abstract: The invention suppresses hysteresis. A relief valve switching between whether to discharge oil through movement of a valve body includes: a first spacing part, in which the valve body moves; a second space part, connected with the first space part and having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the first space part; an elastic body, connected with the valve body; a seal part, disposed in a circumferential direction of the valve body; and a third space part, formed in the first space part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: MITSUBA Corporation
    Inventors: HIROKI SAITO, YUSUKE FUJITA, HIROSHI OOKA, MASAHIKO TSUCHIDA
  • Patent number: 11732075
    Abstract: Described is a cyclic olefin-based copolymer has a constitutional unit (A) derived from an ?-olefin having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a constitutional unit (B) derived from a cyclic olefin without an aromatic ring, and a constitutional unit (C) derived from a cyclic olefin having an aromatic ring. Also described is a medical container containing a cyclic olefin-based copolymer having a constitutional unit (A) derived from an ?-olefin having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a constitutional unit (B) derived from a cyclic olefin without an aromatic ring, and a constitutional unit (C) derived from a cyclic olefin having an aromatic ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Hideki Wasa, Haruka Saito, Sunil Krzysztof Moorthi, Futoshi Fujimura, Masahiko Okamoto, Emi Oniki, Kouichi Kizu, Jiacheng He
  • Patent number: 11699604
    Abstract: A resin molding apparatus that can prevent a workpiece from deflecting during transfer and prevent the occurrence of molding defects due to the deflection is provided. A resin molding apparatus according to the present invention includes a molding mold that molds a workpiece on which an electronic component is mounted inside a carrier with a resin and a loader that transfers the workpiece, the loader includes a chuck that comes into contact with and separates from an outer edge part on a lower surface of the workpiece, a moving device that moves the chuck, and a frame that comes into contact with and separates from an outer edge part on an upper surface of the workpiece, and at least during transfer, the workpiece is able to be interposed between the chuck and the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: ABIC YAMADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiko Fujisawa, Hirofumi Saito
  • Publication number: 20230166187
    Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a program, a terminal, and a game system in which the usefulness to a user is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Takashi NAGURA, Hideto KOTANI, Nao YAMAGUCHI, Masahiko SAITO, Hyunsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20230159684
    Abstract: Described is a cyclic olefin-based copolymer has a constitutional unit (A) derived from an ?-olefin having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a constitutional unit (B) derived from a cyclic olefin without an aromatic ring, and a constitutional unit (C) derived from a cyclic olefin having an aromatic ring. Also described is a medical container containing a cyclic olefin-based copolymer having a constitutional unit (A) derived from an ?-olefin having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a constitutional unit (B) derived from a cyclic olefin without an aromatic ring, and a constitutional unit (C) derived from a cyclic olefin having an aromatic ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Hideki WASA, Haruka SAITO, Sunil Krzysztof MOORTHI, Futoshi FUJIMURA, Masahiko OKAMOTO, Emi ONIKI, Kouichi KIZU, Jiacheng HE
  • Publication number: 20230114457
    Abstract: A program causes a computer to function as a game element acquisition unit which acquires a game element, a first gift item acquisition unit capable of acquiring a first gift item every time the game element is acquired, and a second gift item acquisition unit capable of acquiring a second gift item when the number of game element acquisition times reaches a predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Hideto KOTANI, Masahiko SAITO
  • Publication number: 20230059767
    Abstract: The present invention enhances enjoyability of a user by performing a display processing in which reward information indicating that a reward is granted if a player at least plays a second battle consecutively after a first battle after a win or loss of the first battle has been determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Hideto KOTANI, Masahiko SAITO
  • Patent number: 11478705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a program causing a computer to function as: a display control unit configured to display a first game element possessed by a player in a first display mode, and display a first game element not possessed by the player in a second display mode different from the first display mode; and a transition unit configured to cause transition to a provision screen on which a procedure for providing the first game element is performed, when a predetermined operation is performed on the first game element displayed in the second display mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: BANDAI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Nagura, Hideto Kotani, Nao Yamaguchi, Masahiko Saito, Hyunsoo Lee
  • Patent number: 11367328
    Abstract: Provided is a game with enhanced entertainment properties to users. A program that causes a computer to execute the game using a first game element causes the computer to function as selecting means and output control means. The selecting means selects the first game element associated with a player. The first game element is converted from a first expression mode to a second expression mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The output control means outputs the selected first game element in accordance with the second expression mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: BANDAI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hideto Kotani, Nao Yamaguchi, Masahiko Saito, Hyunsoo Lee
  • Patent number: 11195061
    Abstract: An image generation apparatus includes a processing circuit and a memory storing at least one computational image. The at least one computational image is a light-field image, a compressive sensing image, or a coded image. The processing circuit (a1) identifies a position of an object in the at least one computational image using a classification device, (a2) generates, using the at least one computational image, a display image in which an indication for highlighting the position of the object is superimposed, and (a3) outputs the display image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Satoshi Sato, Masahiko Saito, Takeo Azuma, Kunio Nobori, Nobuhiko Wakai
  • Publication number: 20210154580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a program causing a computer to function as: a display control unit configured to display a first game element possessed by a player in a first display mode, and display a first game element not possessed by the player in a second display mode different from the first display mode; and a transition unit configured to cause transition to a provision screen on which a procedure for providing the first game element is performed, when a predetermined operation is performed on the first game element displayed in the second display mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: BANDAI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi NAGURA, Hideto KOTANI, Nao YAMAGUCHI, Masahiko SAITO, Hyunsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20210069598
    Abstract: Provided is a program, an information processing apparatus, and a game system enabling a game to continue to be entertaining to users. Provided is a program causing a computer to execute a competition game using a first game element, and to function as: a relationship setting unit capable of setting a first relationship and a second relationship between own player and another player; and a relationship control unit capable of performing control to enable setting of a third relationship between the own player and another player in the first relationship with the own player, and to disable the setting of the third relationship between the own player and another player in the second relationship with the own player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Takashi NAGURA, Hideto Kotani, Nao Yamaguchi, Masahiko Saito, Hyunsoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20210056816
    Abstract: Provided is a game with enhanced entertainment properties to users. A program that causes a computer to execute the game using a first game element causes the computer to function as selecting means and output control means. The selecting means selects the first game element associated with a player. The first game element is converted from a first expression mode to a second expression mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The output control means outputs the selected first game element in accordance with the second expression mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Hideto KOTANI, Nao YAMAGUCHI, Masahiko SAITO, Hyunsoo LEE
  • Patent number: 10564287
    Abstract: A positional measurement system includes: a mobile robot including a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signal reception unit that receives GNSS signals and calculates a position of the mobile robot based on the GNSS signals, a GNSS signal precision evaluation unit that evaluates positional measurement precision by the received GNSS signals, and a position control unit that moves the mobile robot to a high-precision reception position, where GNSS signals yielding positional measurement precision higher than a first threshold precision can be received; a relative position detection unit that detects a relative position of a target as to the mobile robot situated at the high-precision reception position; and a target position calculation unit that calculates a position of the target based on the calculated position of the mobile robot based on the GNSS signals received at the high-precision reception position, and the relative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
    Inventors: Yohei Nakata, Kazuma Takeuchi, Masahiko Saito
  • Patent number: 10549430
    Abstract: A mapping method includes: acquiring first map information created in advance, including information about a surrounding area of a mobile robot; acquiring second map information including information about the surrounding area by a sensor of the mobile robot; receiving third map information including information about the surrounding area from an environmental sensor node; (i) in the third map information, if a place exists in which an amount of change over time is equal to or greater than a certain threshold value, removing information about the place in each of the first and the second map information corresponding to that place, or alternatively, increasing the variance of information about the place in each of the first and the second map information corresponding to that place; and (ii) creating map information using the first and the second map information subjected to the removal or the variance increase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
    Inventors: Yohei Nakata, Kazuma Takeuchi, Masahiko Saito, Naoyuki Harada, Shuhei Matsui, Kensuke Wakasugi