Patents by Inventor Masamichi Udagawa

Masamichi Udagawa 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: 20080074028
    Abstract: A bezel-less display is disclosed that includes an electronic display device and a cover. The electronic display device has an image-displaying portion and another portion adjacent the image-displaying portion along at least one side. The cover is positioned adjacent the electronic display device and includes a first portion positioned adjacent the image-displaying portion of the display device and a second portion positioned adjacent the other portion of the display device. The optical properties of the first and second portions of the cover are selected to present an appearance of a uniform cover without a bezel when the display device is not displaying an image. The optical properties of the first portion are also selected to transmit images displayed on the image-displaying portion. Preferably, the optical properties of the second portion are selected to mask the other portion of the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Helmars Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa
  • Publication number: 20080055832
    Abstract: A support structure for at least two flat panel display devices that permits adjustment of the at least two display devices in or about one or more axes, and a display system including such support structure and display devices while maintaining a constant space between the display devices in various configurations, alignments and orientations of the display devices. Such support structure, as provided in accordance with embodiments of the invention, provides for configuration of the at least two display devices, in a plurality of alignments in which fronts of the two display devices are generally aligned in a plane, for viewing together. Embodiments of the support structure provide for the two display devices to be positioned in a landscape and/or portrait configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Helmars OZOLINS, Eric Nelson, Masamichi Udagawa, Peter Scott
  • Patent number: 7298076
    Abstract: A bezel-less display is disclosed that includes an electronic display device and a cover. The electronic display device has an image-displaying portion and another portion adjacent the image-displaying portion along at least one side. The cover is positioned adjacent the electronic display device and includes a first portion positioned adjacent the image-displaying portion of the display device and a second portion positioned adjacent the other portion of the display device. The optical properties of the first and second portions of the cover are selected to present an appearance of a uniform cover without a bezel when the display device is not displaying an image. The optical properties of the first portion are also selected to transmit images displayed on the image-displaying portion. Preferably, the optical properties of the second portion are selected to mask the other portion of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa
  • Publication number: 20070091071
    Abstract: In a portable electronic apparatus, a second keyboard to be manipulated with a right hand is joined to a first keyboard unit including a first keyboard to be manipulated with a left hand so that the second keyboard can be turned down. A display unit having a built-in liquid crystal display is joined to the first keyboard unit so that the display unit can be tuned down. When the display unit is turned down, the display unit engages with the second keyboard unit that is turned down. When all the parts of the electronic apparatus are closed, the electronic apparatus serves as a CD player of a CD jacket size. When the display unit is opened, the electronic apparatus has not only the capability of a DVD player but also the capability of a simple personal computer. When all the parts are left open, the electronic apparatus serves as a personal computer having a full keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Kenichi Kimura, Masamichi Udagawa, Sigi Moeslinger, Yoshifusa Togawa
  • Patent number: 7054659
    Abstract: A compact removable voice handset for an integrated palmtop computer system/mobile phone is presented. The present invention is used in conjunction with a personal digital assistant (PDA). The PDA comprises electronics for wireless communications and a contact information database and a means for coupling the handset to the PDA. The present invention is compact such that when coupled to the PDA, there is minimal increase to the overall size and weight of the PDA. The present invention comprises a microphone and a speaker, and is communicatively coupled, via either a wireless connection or a wired connection, to the PDA. The handset comprises control elements such that the handset can be operated independent of the PDA. In one embodiment, the handset comprises a display and control elements configured for accessing the contact information database of the PDA, adjusting the volume of the handset, and for initiating or ending wireless communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Gioscia, Masamichi Udagawa
  • Publication number: 20050162583
    Abstract: A bezel-less display is disclosed that includes an electronic display device and a cover. The electronic display device has an image-displaying portion and another portion adjacent the image-displaying portion along at least one side. The cover is positioned adjacent the electronic display device and includes a first portion positioned adjacent the image-displaying portion of the display device and a second portion positioned adjacent the other portion of the display device. The optical properties of the first and second portions of the cover are selected to present an appearance of a uniform cover without a bezel when the display device is not displaying an image. The optical properties of the first portion are also selected to transmit images displayed on the image-displaying portion. Preferably, the optical properties of the second portion are selected to mask the other portion of the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Helmars Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa
  • Patent number: D507570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher J. H. Stewart, Alexander Chong, Sigrid G. Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D508245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Sigrid G. Moeslinger, Masamichi Udagawa
  • Patent number: D516070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher Stewart, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D530716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Kenichi Kimura, Masamichi Udagawa, Sigi Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D535992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D544475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D550215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D555630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D556180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D564663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D568305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D574850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Bloomberg Finance L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher William Zimman, James William Hook, Masamichi Udagawa, Craig Lockwood
  • Patent number: D576619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D577019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger