Patents by Inventor Masayoshi Nakayama
Masayoshi Nakayama 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).
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Patent number: 11615299Abstract: A neural network computation circuit that outputs output data according to a result of a multiply-accumulate operation between input data and connection weight coefficients, the neural network computation circuit includes computation units in each of which a memory element and a transistor are connected in series between data lines, a memory element and a transistor are connected in series between data lines, and gates of the transistors are connected to word lines. The connection weight coefficients are stored into the memory elements. A word line selection circuit places the word lines in a selection state or a non-selection state according to the input data. A determination circuit determines current values flowing in data lines to output output data. A current application circuit has a function of adjusting current values flowing in data lines, and adjusts connection weight coefficients without rewriting the memory elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Reiji Mochida, Kazuyuki Kouno, Yuriko Hayata, Takashi Ono, Masayoshi Nakayama
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Patent number: 11604974Abstract: A neural network computation circuit that outputs output data according to a result of a multiply-accumulate operation between input data and connection weight coefficients, the neural network computation circuit includes computation units in each of which a non-volatile semiconductor memory element and a cell transistor are connected in series between data lines, a non-volatile semiconductor memory element and a cell transistor are connected in series between data lines, and gates of the transistors are connected to word lines. The connection weight coefficients are stored into the non-volatile semiconductor memory elements. A word line selection circuit places the word lines in a selection state or a non-selection state according to the input data. A determination circuit determines current values flowing in data lines to output output data.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Kazuyuki Kouno, Takashi Ono, Masayoshi Nakayama, Reiji Mochida, Yuriko Hayata
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Patent number: 11495289Abstract: Connection weight coefficients to be used in a neural network computation are stored in a memory array. A word line drive circuit drives a word line corresponding to input data of a neural network. A column selection circuit connects to a computation circuit bit lines to which a connection weight coefficient to be computed is connected. The computation circuit determines the sum of cell currents flowing in the bit lines. A result of the determination made by the computation circuit is stored in an output holding circuit, and is set as an input of a neural network in the next layer, to the word line drive circuit. A control circuit instructs the word line drive circuit and the column selection circuit to select the word line and the bit line to be used in the neural network computation, based on information held in a network configuration information holding circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Yuriko Hayata, Kazuyuki Kouno, Masayoshi Nakayama, Reiji Mochida, Takashi Ono, Hitoshi Suwa
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Patent number: 11354569Abstract: A neural network computation circuit includes in-area multiple-word line selection circuits that are provided in one-to-one correspondence to a plurality of word line areas into which a plurality of word lines included in a memory array are logically divided. Each of the in-area multiple-word line selection circuits sets one or more word lines in a selected state or a non-selected state, and includes a first latch and a second latch provided for each word line.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Masayoshi Nakayama, Kazuyuki Kouno, Yuriko Hayata, Takashi Ono, Reiji Mochida
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Patent number: 11299742Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a breeding method for a plant having a blue flower color with a simpler blue color development controlling technique, without requiring complex mechanisms for blue color development that have been previously presented and techniques reproducing such mechanisms. Delphinidin-based anthocyanins, in which the both 3? and 5?-positions of the anthocyanin B-ring have been glycosylated, and flavone glycosides or flavonol glycosides as copigment are made to coexist in the cells of flower organ such as petals.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Naonobu Noda, Masayoshi Nakayama, Mitsuru Douzono, Satoshi Hongo, Ryutaro Aida, Yukihisa Katsumoto
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Patent number: 11062772Abstract: A variable resistance non-volatile memory device includes a memory cell array including memory cells, a write circuit, and a control circuit. Each memory cell includes a memory element that is a non-volatile and variable-resistance memory element, and a cell transistor. The write circuit includes a source line driver circuit connected to the cell transistor and a bit line driver circuit connected to the memory element. When performing a write operation of changing the memory element to a low resistance state, the control circuit performs control for allowing current having a first current value to flow through the memory element, and subsequently performs control for allowing current having a second current value to flow through the memory element. The second current value is greater than the largest value of overshoot current flowing through the memory element after the start of the changing of the memory element to the low resistance state.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Reiji Mochida, Kazuyuki Kouno, Takashi Ono, Masayoshi Nakayama, Yuriko Hayata
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Publication number: 20210161162Abstract: [Problem] To provide: a film which is for aging meat and which is relatively easy to treat and allows meat to be aged more safely and effectively; and a film which is for preserving meat and can effectively suppress the deterioration of color or the like of fresh meat. [Solution] The present invention relates to a film for preserving meat, the film being characterized by: (1) including a hydrogen generating layer containing hydrogen generating particles which can generate a molecular hydrogen upon reacting with water; and (2) using the film in a state in which the hydrogen generating layer is directly contacted with the surface of the meat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Toyo Aluminium Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Keisuke Iwasaki, Tetsuya Matsui, Hiroshi Izumida, Masakazu Uematsu, Masayoshi Nakayama
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Publication number: 20210065795Abstract: A variable resistance non-volatile memory device includes a memory cell array including memory cells, a write circuit, and a control circuit. Each memory cell includes a memory element that is a non-volatile and variable-resistance memory element, and a cell transistor. The write circuit includes a source line driver circuit connected to the cell transistor and a bit line driver circuit connected to the memory element. When performing a write operation of changing the memory element to a low resistance state, the control circuit performs control for allowing current having a first current value to flow through the memory element, and subsequently performs control for allowing current having a second current value to flow through the memory element. The second current value is greater than the largest value of overshoot current flowing through the memory element after the start of the changing of the memory element to the low resistance state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2018Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Reiji MOCHIDA, Kazuyuki KOUNO, Takashi ONO, Masayoshi NAKAYAMA, Yuriko HAYATA
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Publication number: 20200325486Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a breeding method for a plant having a blue flower color with a simpler blue color development controlling technique, without requiring complex mechanisms for blue color development that have been previously presented and techniques reproducing such mechanisms. Delphinidin-based anthocyanins, in which the both 3? and 5?-positions of the anthocyanin B-ring have been glycosylated, and flavone glycosides or flavonol glycosides as copigment are made to coexist in the cells of flower organ such as petals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Naonobu NODA, Masayoshi NAKAYAMA, Mitsuru DOUZONO, Satoshi HONGO, Ryutaro AIDA, Yukihisa KATSUMOTO
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Publication number: 20200202925Abstract: Connection weight coefficients to be used in a neural network computation are stored in a memory array. A word line drive circuit drives a word line corresponding to input data of a neural network. A column selection circuit connects to a computation circuit bit lines to which a connection weight coefficient to be computed is connected. The computation circuit determines the sum of cell currents flowing in the bit lines. A result of the determination made by the computation circuit is stored in an output holding circuit, and is set as an input of a neural network in the next layer, to the word line drive circuit. A control circuit instructs the word line drive circuit and the column selection circuit to select the word line and the bit line to be used in the neural network computation, based on information held in a network configuration information holding circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Yuriko HAYATA, Kazuyuki KOUNO, Masayoshi NAKAYAMA, Reiji MOCHIDA, Takashi ONO, Hitoshi SUWA
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Publication number: 20200202207Abstract: A neural network computation circuit that outputs output data according to a result of a multiply-accumulate operation between input data and connection weight coefficients, the neural network computation circuit includes computation units in each of which a memory element and a transistor are connected in series between data lines, a memory element and a transistor are connected in series between data lines, and gates of the transistors are connected to word lines. The connection weight coefficients are stored into the memory elements. A word line selection circuit places the word lines in a selection state or a non-selection state according to the input data. A determination circuit determines current values flowing in data lines to output output data. A current application circuit has a function of adjusting current values flowing in data lines, and adjusts connection weight coefficients without rewriting the memory elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Reiji MOCHIDA, Kazuyuki KOUNO, Yuriko HAYATA, Takashi ONO, Masayoshi NAKAYAMA
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Publication number: 20200202204Abstract: A neural network computation circuit that outputs output data according to a result of a multiply-accumulate operation between input data and connection weight coefficients, the neural network computation circuit includes computation units in each of which a non-volatile semiconductor memory element and a cell transistor are connected in series between data lines, a non-volatile semiconductor memory element and a cell transistor are connected in series between data lines, and gates of the transistors are connected to word lines. The connection weight coefficients are stored into the non-volatile semiconductor memory elements. A word line selection circuit places the word lines in a selection state or a non-selection state according to the input data. A determination circuit determines current values flowing in data lines to output output data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Kazuyuki KOUNO, Takashi ONO, Masayoshi NAKAYAMA, Reiji MOCHIDA, Yuriko HAYATA
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Publication number: 20200202203Abstract: A neural network computation circuit includes in-area multiple-word line selection circuits that are provided in one-to-one correspondence to a plurality of word line areas into which a plurality of word lines included in a memory array are logically divided. Each of the in-area multiple-word line selection circuits sets one or more word lines in a selected state or a non-selected state, and includes a first latch and a second latch provided for each word line.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Masayoshi NAKAYAMA, Kazuyuki KOUNO, Yuriko HAYATA, Takashi ONO, Reiji MOCHIDA
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Patent number: 10599081Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a latent image bearer to bear a latent image, a potential sensor having a vibrator driven by a drive frequency to detect a surface potential of the latent image bearer, a developer bearer to bear developer that develops the latent image on the latent image bearer, and a power supply to apply a superimposed voltage obtained by superimposing an alternating voltage on a direct current voltage on the developer bearer. The frequency of the alternating voltage is not a multiple of the drive frequency and is a value obtained by adding a predetermined value to a multiple of the driving frequency.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Masashi Tachi, Takuma Higa, Masayoshi Nakayama, Masaki Sukesako, Tomohide Takenaka, Yuichi Aizawa, Kazuaki Kamihara, Keita Sone
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Patent number: 10241462Abstract: An electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a latent image bearer to rotate and bear a latent image, a charging device to charge the a latent image bearer, a developing device to develop the latent image with developer including toner and use a developing voltage including an AC component, and a lubricant applicator to apply lubricant onto a surface of the latent image bearer. An amount of the lubricant applied by the lubricant applicator onto the latent image bearer per centimeter in an axial direction of the latent image bearer is equal to or greater than 0.845 mg for a running distance of 1.0 kilometer of the latent image bearer, and a difference between a largest value and a smallest value of the developing voltage is in a range of 200 V to 400 V.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Masayoshi Nakayama, Takuma Higa, Masaki Sukesako, Masashi Tachi, Kazuaki Kamihara, Yuichi Aizawa, Tomohide Takenaka, Kohei Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20190064719Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a latent image bearer to bear a latent image, a potential sensor having a vibrator driven by a drive frequency to detect a surface potential of the latent image bearer, a developer bearer to bear developer that develops the latent image on the latent image bearer, and a power supply to apply a superimposed voltage obtained by superimposing an alternating voltage on a direct current voltage on the developer bearer. The frequency of the alternating voltage is not a multiple of the drive frequency and is a value obtained by adding a predetermined value to a multiple of the driving frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Masashi TACHI, Takuma Higa, Masayoshi Nakayama, Masaki Sukesako, Tomohide Takenaka, Yuichi Aizawa, Kazuaki Kamihara, Keita Sone
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Patent number: 10210930Abstract: A nonvolatile semiconductor storage apparatus is provided. To a data node and a reference node, a first transistor and a second transistor are respectively connected. In a data state determining operation, in the case where voltage is applied to the data node and reference node, the first and second transistors operate as precharge transistors in a first operation mode, and operate as mirror transistors in a second operation mode. The first and second operation modes are switched.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Masayoshi Nakayama, Yasuo Murakuki, Takafumi Maruyama
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Publication number: 20180143581Abstract: An electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a latent image bearer to rotate and bear a latent image, a charging device to charge the a latent image bearer, a developing device to develop the latent image with developer including toner and use a developing voltage including an AC component, and a lubricant applicator to apply lubricant onto a surface of the latent image bearer. An amount of the lubricant applied by the lubricant applicator onto the latent image bearer per centimeter in an axial direction of the latent image bearer is equal to or greater than 0.845 mg for a running distance of 1.0 kilometer of the latent image bearer, and a difference between a largest value and a smallest value of the developing voltage is in a range of 200 V to 400 V.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Masayoshi NAKAYAMA, Takuma HIGA, Masaki SUKESAKO, Masashi TACHI, Kazuaki KAMIHARA, Yuichi AIZAWA, Tomohide TAKENAKA, Kohei MATSUMOTO
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Patent number: 9747979Abstract: A memory array includes a plurality of memory cells arranged in a matrix, each memory cell including a cell transistor and a variable resistance element connected to an end of the cell transistor, and a cell transistor performance measuring cell including a MOS transistor. The cell transistor performance measuring cell is used to stabilize resistance values in a low resistance state and a high resistance state of the variable resistance element irrespective of variations in the cell transistor and thereby improve read characteristics and reliability characteristics of a nonvolatile semiconductor storage device.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Masayoshi Nakayama, Kazuyuki Kouno, Reiji Mochida, Keita Takahashi
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Patent number: 9720355Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image bearer, a transfer member, and a power source. The image bearer includes a plurality of layers. The transfer member forms a transfer nip between the image bearer and the transfer member. The power source outputs a transfer bias to transfer a toner image from the image bearer onto a recording sheet in the transfer nip. The transfer bias alternates between a transfer-side bias that causes the toner image to move from the image bearer to the recording sheet, and an opposite-side bias different from the transfer-side bias. A duty ratio of a time period, during which the opposite-side bias is output, relative to one cycle of a waveform, is greater than 50%.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Ohsugi, Kenji Sugiura, Jyunya Sakuraba, Hirokazu Ishii, Toshitaka Yamaguchi, Hiroyoshi Haga, Naohiro Kumagai, Seiichi Kogure, Junpei Fujita, Yuuji Wada, Kazuki Yogosawa, Shinya Tanaka, Masayoshi Nakayama