Patents by Inventor Masataka Noda

Masataka Noda 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: 8579295
    Abstract: A game machine is provided with a target, a CRT, a card reader and a cash-box on a front face. A player inserts his own ID card into the card reader. The CRT displays information concerning a game and has a function of a game display when a game adopting darts is executed. A target is both a target hit by an arrow and also a tool by which players obtain points, areas or numerals by arrow throwing. A button is provided on the game machine for “Player Change” of the darts, which is used as an operation input switch for a control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha SEGA, Dartslive Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masataka Noda, Rie Tomimatsu
  • Patent number: 8162731
    Abstract: [Problems] Unfair operation of “hand-push” is effectively handled. [Means for Solving Problems] It is judged whether a pressure continues for not less than a predetermined time or not, that is, it is judged whether there is possibility of hand-push or not. When the pressure continues for not less than a predetermined time, it is decided that there is a possibility of hand-push.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventors: Masataka Noda, Makoto Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20120018954
    Abstract: A game machine is provided with a target, a CRT, a card reader and a cash-box on a front face. A player inserts his own ID card into the card reader. The CRT displays information concerning a game and has a function of a game display when a game adopting darts is executed. A target is both a target hit by an arrow and also a tool by which players obtain points, areas or numerals by arrow throwing. A button is provided on the game machine for “Player Change” of the darts, which is used as an operation input switch for a control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: SEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masataka Noda, Rie Tomimatsu
  • Patent number: 7857317
    Abstract: A game machine is provided with a target, a CRT, a card reader and a cash-box on a front face. A player inserts his own ID card into the card reader. The CRT displays information concerning a game and has a function of a game display when a game adopting darts is executed. A target is both a target hit by an arrow and also a tool by which players obtain points, areas or numerals by arrow throwing. A button is provided on the game machine for “Player Change” of the darts, which is used as an operation input switch for a control unit (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Sega Corporation
    Inventors: Masataka Noda, Rie Tomimatsu
  • Publication number: 20100176555
    Abstract: It is judged whether a pressure continues for not less than a predetermined time or not, that is, it is judged whether there is possibility of hand-push or not. When the pressure continues for not less than a predetermined time, it is decided that there is a possibility of hand-push.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Masataka Noda, Makoto Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20050121855
    Abstract: A game machine (GM1) is provided with a target (TG), a CRT (312), a card reader (CD) and a cash-box (CB) on a front face. A player inserts his own ID card into the card reader (CD). The CRT (312) displays information concerning a game and has a function of a game display when a game adopting the darts is executed. The target (TG) is not only target hit by an arrow but also a tool by which players obtain points, areas or numerals by arrow throwing. A button (PB) is provided on the game machine (GM1) for “Player Change” of the darts, which is used as an operation input switch (305) for the control unit (100). Therefore, a game is provided adopting a target hitting game which makes even a beginner easily join and is highly entertaining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Masataka Noda, Rie Tomimatsu
  • Patent number: 5376941
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for adjusting the direction of an antenna on the basis of the C/N in a satellite broadcasting receiving system are disclosed. When the image quality is insufficient with the antenna direction in a displaying mode, a user specifies a fine adjustment mode through a key input portion. Then the current antenna direction is stored into a memory as a fine adjustment start position. A CPU deflects the antenna within a predetermined measuring range around the fine adjustment start position. The CPU detects one or more peaks of the C/N level and discriminates non-objective peaks. If the C/N level exhibits a plurality of peaks resulting from the signal reception, the CPU selects the antenna direction corresponding to the peak closest to the fine adjustment start position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Uniden Corporation
    Inventors: Takekazu Fukazawa, Masataka Noda