Patents by Inventor Masaki Kobayashi

Masaki Kobayashi 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: 12287598
    Abstract: A system performs a first analysis operation in which an operation history of an image forming apparatus and input information are analyzed, an issuance operation in which, in a case where a result of an analysis of the first analysis operation satisfies notification conditions, a second analysis operation in which a confidence for the result of the analysis of the first analysis operation is obtained, a transmission operation in which, in a case where the confidence is less than a threshold, a message requesting further input of input information is transmitted, and a control operation in which the notification conditions are controlled based on the input information obtained as a response to the message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Kaoru Tsunoda, Daisuke Momiyama, Masaki Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 12265235
    Abstract: A detection apparatus includes at least one processing unit, a light guide optical system configured to cause projected light to focus on a spatial image forming plane to form an image thereon, and a camera configured to detect an entry depth of a target object in a direction orthogonal to the spatial image forming plane and an entry position of the target object on the spatial image forming plane based on an image captured in such a manner that the spatial image forming plane is included within an angle of view, and the processing unit executes an operation associated with the entry position when the entry depth of the target object reaches a set depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shunsuke Hara, Tetsuro Narikawa, Kazuyasu Fukano, Masaki Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20250036331
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: one or more processors; and one or more memories storing one or more computer programs. The one or more computer programs, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the information processing apparatus to function as: a reception unit configured to receive history information, from a device, indicating an operation history of a predetermined operation in the device; an analysis unit configured to analyze a condition of the device based on the history information in a case where an execution condition is satisfied; and a setting unit configured to set the execution condition, and wherein the setting unit sets the execution condition based on an analysis result by the analysis unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: MASAKI KOBAYASHI, DAISUKE MOMIYAMA
  • Patent number: 12174151
    Abstract: A moving inspection device capable of realizing significant size reduction/weight reduction without affecting the inspection performance for an inspection target, a moving inspection method, and a method for manufacturing a steel material. A moving inspection device includes: a moving inspection device body configured to inspect an inspection target for defects while moving over a surface of the inspection target; and water supply devices separate from the body and configured to supply water required for the inspection onto the surface of the inspection target. The body is installed with a flow adjustment plate configured to push out the water supplied onto the surface of the inspection target from the water supply devices in the advancing direction and form streamlines for supplying the water between inspection sensors configured to inspect the inspection target for defects and the surface of the inspection target simultaneously with the movement of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: JFE STEEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masaki Kobayashi, Koji Yamashita, Kouyou Miyawaki
  • Publication number: 20240398491
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus can communicate with a controller configured to operate a catheter robot capable of moving an inserted device within the object and comprises a display and processing circuitry. The display is configured to display at least one fluoroscopic image of an object. The processing circuitry is configured to receive a control signal indicating a content of an operation on the catheter robot from the controller, acquire a plurality of fluoroscopic images of the object by irradiating the object with X-rays, control X-ray irradiation to the object, cause the display to display the plurality of fluoroscopic images to be sequentially acquired when the X-ray irradiation is performed, generate a plurality of reproduced images based on the plurality of fluoroscopic images acquired before a stop of the X-ray irradiation and cause the display to display the plurality of reproduced images when the X-ray irradiation is stopped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akio TETSUKA, Masaki KOBAYASHI, Yoshiyuki SATO, Keisuke NAKAMURA, Kenji MIZUTANI, Akihito TAKAHASHI, Shingo ABE, Mitsuru SAKATA
  • Patent number: 12140782
    Abstract: A projection processor includes a processing unit, and the processing unit obtains information concerning a first projected image which is projected by a projector to be formed on an image forming medium and corrects information concerning a second projected image which is formed on the image forming medium as projected light, which is to be refocused on an aerial space image forming section by a light guide optical system, based on the information concerning the first projected image obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tetsuro Narikawa, Kazuyasu Fukano, Masaki Kobayashi, Shunsuke Hara
  • Patent number: 12141485
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: one or more processors; and one or more memories storing one or more computer programs. The one or more computer programs, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the information processing apparatus to function as: a reception unit configured to receive history information, from a device, indicating an operation history of a predetermined operation in the device; an analysis unit configured to analyze a condition of the device based on the history information in a case where an execution condition is satisfied; and a setting unit configured to set the execution condition, and wherein the setting unit sets the execution condition based on an analysis result by the analysis unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masaki Kobayashi, Daisuke Momiyama
  • Patent number: 12092002
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine control device and a catalyst deterioration diagnostic method according to the present invention control the amount of fuel to be supplied to an internal combustion engine such that the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust on the downstream side of the exhaust purification catalyst is alternately switched between rich and lean, measure the oxygen storage capability of the exhaust purification catalyst during a measurement period within a reversal period of the air-fuel ratio, and diagnose deterioration of the exhaust purification catalyst based on a measurement value of the oxygen storage capability. A time point at which the output of an exhaust sensor indicates that the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust on the downstream side of the exhaust purification catalyst begins to change from a vicinity of a stoichiometric air-fuel ratio to rich or lean is set as the time of end of the measurement period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinichi Matsushita, Masaki Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 12080152
    Abstract: A projection processing device comprises a processor control unit that acquires, in response to acceptance of input information, projection position information associated with the input information, and instructs a projector to emit light or project an image enabling a user to identify a position based on the acquired projection position information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masaki Kobayashi, Kiyoshi Oda, Hiroshi Saito, Akira Inoue
  • Publication number: 20240270000
    Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a conveyance belt that supports a medium, a carriage where a printing head is disposed for printing on a medium, and a gap adjusting unit that adjusts the gap between the conveyance belt and the printing head. The gap adjusting unit includes a gap adjusting motor, a power transmission unit including a rotation shaft that rotates with the driving force of the motor, a lifting unit, and a relative displacement mechanism. The lifting unit moves the carriage up and down with the rotational force of the rotation shaft transmitted by the power transmission unit. The relative displacement mechanism relatively displaces one of two members making up at least one of the power transmission unit or the lifting unit in the direction of allowing the upward displacement of the carriage with respect to the other that is in an operation stop state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Yusuke SAITO, Masaki KOBAYASHI
  • Patent number: 12044658
    Abstract: A moving inspection device inspecting an inspection target while realizing the simplification of the configuration and significant size reduction/weight reduction of the device, a moving inspection method, and a method for manufacturing a steel material. The device includes a moving inspection device body configured to inspect an inspection target for defects while moving over its surface. The moving inspection device body includes: a carriage that moves by at least two wheels that rotate forward and backward over the surface; and at least one inspection sensor on the front end side or the rear end side of the carriage. An inspection region of the inspection target is divided into two divided regions across a straight line, and the carriage is configured to move when the inspection sensor is directed to side edges sides of the divided regions facing the straight line in each of the two divided regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: JFE STEEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masaki Kobayashi, Koji Yamashita, Kouyou Miyawaki
  • Publication number: 20240118652
    Abstract: A system performs a first analysis operation in which an operation history of an image forming apparatus and input information are analyzed, an issuance operation in which, in a case where a result of an analysis of the first analysis operation satisfies notification conditions, a second analysis operation in which a confidence for the result of the analysis of the first analysis operation is obtained, a transmission operation in which, in a case where the confidence is less than a threshold, a message requesting further input of input information is transmitted, and a control operation in which the notification conditions are controlled based on the input information obtained as a response to the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: KAORU TSUNODA, DAISUKE MOMIYAMA, MASAKI KOBAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20240109347
    Abstract: The recording device includes an elongated member 79 and a housing section 60. The housing section 60 houses the elongated member 79, and has a fixed end 61, a moving end, and an elongated variable section. A curved portion, which is a portion where the variable section is folded back on the way, moves following the movement of the carriage. In the height direction HD of the housing section 60, film member 76 having flexibility is disposed between the elongated member 79 and the housing section 60. A coefficient of friction between the film member 76 and the elongated member 79 is smaller than a coefficient of friction between the housing section 60 and the elongated member 79.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Yusuke SAITO, Kenichiro KANEKO, Masaki KOBAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20240100098
    Abstract: A non-human animal or a part of the same in which the function of Mipep gene is totally or partially lost in adipose tissues or the expression level of Mipep gene in adipose tissues is lowered compared to a wild type; and mesenchymal stem cells or adipocytes in which the function of Mipep gene is totally or partially lost or the expression level of Mipep gene is lowered compared to a wild type. A therapeutic or prophylactic drug that includes the mesenchymal stem cells or adipocytes or a culture supernatant thereof; and a method for preparing a mitokine mixture using the non-human cells, mesenchymal stem cells or adipocytes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Yoshikazu HIGAMI, Masaki KOBAYASHI, Takumi NARITA, Kanari TAKI, Yuto HIRAO
  • Publication number: 20240060803
    Abstract: In order to allow a fluid resistance element to be fixed to the channel while enjoying various benefits of a channel delineating member made from a ceramic, the fluid resistance element includes: a channel delineating member made from a ceramic and having one or a plurality of resistance channels; and a covering member made from a metal and covering an outer peripheral surface of the channel delineating member. The covering member has a bulged portion on an inner peripheral surface of the covering member, the bulged portion bulging toward the outer peripheral surface of the channel delineating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Masaki KOBAYASHI, Tadahiro YASUDA
  • Publication number: 20240053937
    Abstract: An image forming system includes one or more server computers, an image forming apparatus, and a client computer. The one or more server computers obtain state information indicating an operating state of the image forming apparatus, execute a first analysis on the state information, and determine countermeasure content to be applied to the image forming apparatus based on at least an analysis result of the first analysis, and determine the image forming apparatus or the client computer as a notification destination of the countermeasure content. The image forming apparatus or the client computer determined as the notification destination receives the countermeasure content; and applies the countermeasure content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: YASUHISA MATSUMOTO, MASAKI KOBAYASHI, KAORU TSUNODA, YUKI SUGIYAMA, DAISUKE MOMIYAMA
  • Patent number: 11875940
    Abstract: An object is to provide a lifting-magnet attachment magnetic pole unit, a lifting magnet, a steel material conveying method, and a steel plate manufacturing method with which only one or a desired pieces of steel materials can be held. The present invention is a lifting-magnet attachment magnetic pole unit for a lifting magnet used to lift and convey a steel material with magnetic force. The lifting-magnet attachment magnetic pole unit includes a first split magnetic pole that is in contact with an iron core of the lifting magnet and has a branched structure, and a second split magnetic pole that is in contact with a yoke of the lifting magnet and has a branched structure. The first and second split magnetic poles are alternately arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: JFE Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Yuki Takaki, Masaki Kobayashi, Junichi Yotsuji
  • Publication number: 20230418146
    Abstract: A spatial projection apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an optical medium that diffuses a projected light. The apparatus further includes a light guide optical system that guides the projected light diffused by the optical medium and forms an image on a spatial imaging unit. The optical medium can be formed with a plate shape, a film shape, a three-dimensional shape including unevenness, in smoke-form, fluid-form, or mist-form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuyasu FUKANO, Masaki KOBAYASHI, Tetsuro NARIKAWA, Shunsuke HARA
  • Patent number: 11843902
    Abstract: An image forming medium changing device includes a changing unit configured to change a characteristic of an image forming medium on which projected light is focused, wherein the projected light is refocused on an aerial space image forming section by a light guide optical system. A spatial projection apparatus including the image forming medium changing device includes multiple image forming media having different characteristics, and the changing unit is configured to be driven to dispose one image forming medium selected from the multiple image forming media on an image forming effective area interposed between a light source of the projected light and the light guide optical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tetsuro Narikawa, Kazuyasu Fukano, Masaki Kobayashi, Shunsuke Hara
  • Patent number: 11789567
    Abstract: A detection apparatus includes at least one processing unit, a light guide optical system configured to focus projected light to a spatial image forming plane to form an image thereon, and a sensor configured to shine a laser beam over a set scanning range to detect an entry depth of a target object in a direction orthogonal to the spatial image forming plane and an entry position of the target object on the spatial image forming plane, and the processing unit executes an operation associated with the entry position when the entry depth of the target object reaches a set depth. A display mode of a pointer image is displayed as superimposed on the spatial image forming plane is caused to change step by step in accordance with the entry depth of the target object in a direction orthogonal to the image forming plane which is detected by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shunsuke Hara, Tetsuro Narikawa, Kazuyasu Fukano, Masaki Kobayashi