Patents by Inventor Masaki Kubo

Masaki Kubo 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: 20230359311
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Masaki KUBO, Shigeyuki NISHITANI
  • Patent number: 11740744
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masaki Kubo, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Publication number: 20220113835
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Masaki KUBO, Shigeyuki NISHITANI
  • Patent number: 11237677
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masaki Kubo, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Patent number: 11068107
    Abstract: A display device comprising: a plurality of pixel electrodes supplied with a pixel signal and a display functional layer configured to perform a display operation based on the pixel signal; a plurality of touch detection electrodes configured to output a touch detection signal and perform a touch detection operation; and a controller configured to control the display operation and the touch detection operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventor: Masaki Kubo
  • Patent number: 10976858
    Abstract: According to an aspect, a display apparatus includes: a first substrate that has a display region having an outer periphery with a recess; a plurality of first electrodes provided in the display region; a plurality of second electrodes provided facing the first electrodes; and a wiring line. At least one of the first electrodes has a shape formed along an outer periphery of the recess in the display region. At least one of the second electrodes includes a first partial electrode and a second partial electrode provided in a manner separated from the first partial electrode with the recess interposed therebetween. The wiring line extends along the outer periphery of the recess to couple the first partial electrode and the second partial electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventor: Masaki Kubo
  • Publication number: 20200356212
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Masaki KUBO, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Publication number: 20200301559
    Abstract: A display device comprising: a plurality of pixel electrodes supplied with a pixel signal and a display functional layer configured to perform a display operation based on the pixel signal; a plurality of touch detection electrodes configured to output a touch detection signal and perform a touch detection operation; and a controller configured to control the display operation and the touch detection operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Masaki KUBO
  • Patent number: 10761656
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masaki Kubo, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Publication number: 20190369833
    Abstract: According to an aspect, a display apparatus includes: a first substrate that has a display region having an outer periphery with a recess; a plurality of first electrodes provided in the display region; a plurality of second electrodes provided facing the first electrodes; and a wiring line. At least one of the first electrodes has a shape formed along an outer periphery of the recess in the display region. At least one of the second electrodes includes a first partial electrode and a second partial electrode provided in a manner separated from the first partial electrode with the recess interposed therebetween. The wiring line extends along the outer periphery of the recess to couple the first partial electrode and the second partial electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventor: Masaki KUBO
  • Publication number: 20190332222
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Masaki KUBO, Shigeyuki NISHITANI
  • Patent number: 10394385
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masaki Kubo, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Publication number: 20180232104
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Masaki Kubo, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Patent number: 9971452
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masaki Kubo, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Publication number: 20170010752
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Masaki KUBO, Shigeyuki NISHITANI
  • Patent number: 9477366
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masaki Kubo, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Publication number: 20160224161
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve: compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Masaki KUBO, Shigeyuki NISHITANI
  • Patent number: 9335879
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.
    Inventors: Masaki Kubo, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Publication number: 20150234502
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Masaki KUBO, Shigeyuki Nishitani
  • Patent number: 9052757
    Abstract: A display device which can achieve compatibility between the simplicity of the configuration or control of electronic equipment and the maintaining of its high operability includes: a display panel and a touch panel arranged on a front surface side of the display panel as viewed from a viewer. The touch panel includes one transparent substrate and a conductive pattern disposed on the substrate. A plurality of detection areas in each of which a touch position can be detected are provided in the touch panel. A non-detection area in which the touch position is not detected is provided between two detection areas next to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.
    Inventors: Masaki Kubo, Shigeyuki Nishitani