Patents by Inventor Michitaka Fukuda

Michitaka Fukuda 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: 20130342399
    Abstract: A broadcasting device includes a broadcasting unit configured to broadcast positional information indicating an indoor position of the broadcasting device to a predetermined area, wherein the broadcasting unit broadcasts range information indicating the size of the predetermined area together with the positional information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Michitaka FUKUDA, Yusuke MATSUSHITA, Shin KUSAKARI, Kunihiro MIYAUCHI, Yasuo OHASHI, Atsushi KOKUBO, Shinji AOKI, Takaaki HIROI, Seiji MIYAWAKI, Satoshi KAWASAKI
  • Patent number: 8606977
    Abstract: A system controlling device having a tree structure includes a data controlling unit that functions as a root device. The data controlling unit is connected to a first image processing unit and a second image processing unit by separate high-speed serial buses. The first image processing unit performs image processing on image data scanned by a scanner, while the second image processing unit performs image processing on image data to be output to a printer. A storage unit is independently connected to the data controlling unit and stores therein image data processed by the first image processing unit and the second image processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20130324153
    Abstract: A communication apparatus which transmits information on a position at which the communication apparatus is positioned is disclosed. The communication apparatus includes a detecting unit which detects one of a first signal which is detected when the communication apparatus is fixed to an installed location and a second signal which is detected when the communication apparatus is brought to a state in which it is not fixed to the installed location; a storage unit which stores therein the position information; and a control unit which erases the position information stored in the storage unit when the second signal is detected after the first signal is detected by the detecting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Seiji MIYAWAKI, Yasuo OHASHI, Michitaka FUKUDA, Shin KUSAKARI, Kunihiro MIYAUCHI, Satoshi KAWASAKI, Takaaki HIROI, Shinji AOKI, Yusuke MATSUSHITA
  • Publication number: 20130316729
    Abstract: A position information management system is disclosed, including a communication apparatus which includes a storage unit which stores therein position information of the communication apparatus; a wireless terminal which includes identification information and which communicates with the communication apparatus; and a management server which manages a position of the wireless terminal, wherein the management server further includes a position information receiving unit which receives the identification information and the position information from the communication apparatus; a storage unit which stores therein the communication apparatus and registered position information of the communication apparatus; a determining unit which determines whether the position information received by the position information receiving unit and stored in the storage unit and the registered position information match; and a management unit which manages a position of the wireless terminal with the identification information an
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuo OHASHI, Michitaka FUKUDA, Shin KUSAKARI, Seiji MIYAWAKI, Kunihiro MIYAUCHI, Satoshi KAWASAKI, Takaaki HIROI, Shinji AOKI, Yusuke MATSUSHITA
  • Publication number: 20130244697
    Abstract: A distribution apparatus includes a distribution unit configured to distribute position data indicating a position of the distribution apparatus, a reception unit configured to receive data from a communication terminal that received the position data distributed by the distribution unit, the data received from the communication terminal including terminal identification data for identifying the communication terminal and the position data, and a transmission unit configured to transmit terminal setting data of the communication terminal. The reception unit is configured to receive the terminal setting data from a position data management system according to an inquiry transmitted from the communication terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: SHIN KUSAKARI, SEIJI MIYAWAKI, MICHITAKA FUKUDA, KUNIHIRO MIYAUCHI, SATOSHI KAWASAKI, YASUO OHASHI, SHINJI AOKI, TAKAAKI HIROI, YUSUKE MATSUSHITA
  • Publication number: 20130234893
    Abstract: A broadcasting device includes a broadcasting unit configured to broadcast positional information indicating the position of the broadcasting device; and a receiving unit configured to receive, from a communication terminal receiving the broadcast positional information, terminal identification information for identifying the communication terminal and the positional information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shin KUSAKARI, Seiji Miyawaki, Michitaka Fukuda, Kunihiro Miyauchi, Satoshi Kawasaki, Yasuo Ohashi, Shinji Aoki, Takaaki Hiroi, Yusuke Matsushita
  • Patent number: 8514430
    Abstract: An image processing system includes a first image processing apparatus and a second image processing apparatus that are connected via a network in which communication is performed based on a local protocol. The cooperative processing is performed between the first and second image forming apparatuses via the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20130135656
    Abstract: A system controlling device having a tree structure includes a data controlling unit that functions as a root device. The data controlling unit is connected to a first image processing unit and a second image processing unit by separate high-speed serial buses. The first image processing unit performs image processing on image data scanned by a scanner, while the second image processing unit performs image processing on image data to be output to a printer. A storage unit is independently connected to the data controlling unit and stores therein image data processed by the first image processing unit and the second image processing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Michitaka FUKUDA
  • Patent number: 8386670
    Abstract: A system controlling device having a tree structure includes a data controlling unit that functions as a root device. The data controlling unit is connected to a first image processing unit and a second image processing unit by separate high-speed serial buses. The first image processing unit performs image processing on image data scanned by a scanner, while the second image processing unit performs image processing on image data to be output to a printer. A storage unit is independently connected to the data controlling unit and stores therein image data processed by the first image processing unit and the second image processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda
  • Patent number: 8207979
    Abstract: A storage unit stores therein first image data having a file size smaller than a predetermined size and a second image data having a file size larger than the predetermined size. The first image data and the second image data represent the same contents. A file selecting unit selects either one of the first image data and the second image data whichever having a shorter display time. A display unit displays thereon selected image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda
  • Patent number: 8190927
    Abstract: A disclosed image processing apparatus has a normal power mode and a power saving mode and includes a serial bus; a serial bus PHY configured to control a physical layer of the serial bus, the serial bus PHY being turned off in the power saving mode; a voltage detection unit configured to detect a voltage output from an external device connected to the serial bus; and a physical layer control unit configured to turn on the serial bus PHY when the voltage is detected by the voltage detection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda
  • Patent number: 8179548
    Abstract: When inputting image data, a plurality of kinds of processed image data may be generated from the image data. When outputting image data, a plurality of kinds of output image data may be generated from the image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda
  • Patent number: 8176348
    Abstract: A control device includes a main control unit that serves as a main component for device control and to which power is supplied from a first power unit; a power control unit that controls the first power unit and to which power is supplied from a second power unit; a memory control unit that accesses a memory that stores therein a computer program and data and to which power is supplied from the second power unit; and a network control unit that receives packets through a network and transfers the packets to the memory through the memory control unit and to which power is supplied from the second power unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Limited
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20090303244
    Abstract: A storage unit stores therein first image data having a file size smaller than a predetermined size and a second image data having a file size larger than the predetermined size. The first image data and the second image data represent the same contents. A file selecting unit selects either one of the first image data and the second image data whichever having a shorter display time. A display unit displays thereon selected image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Michitaka FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20090204829
    Abstract: A control device includes a main control unit that serves as a main component for device control and to which power is supplied from a first power unit; a power control unit that controls the first power unit and to which power is supplied from a second power unit; a memory control unit that accesses a memory that stores therein a computer program and data and to which power is supplied from the second power unit; and a network control unit that receives packets through a network and transfers the packets to the memory through the memory control unit and to which power is supplied from the second power unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20090199022
    Abstract: A disclosed image processing apparatus has a normal power mode and a power saving mode and includes a serial bus; a serial bus PHY configured to control a physical layer of the serial bus, the serial bus PHY being turned off in the power saving mode; a voltage detection unit configured to detect a voltage output from an external device connected to the serial bus; and a physical layer control unit configured to turn on the serial bus PHY when the voltage is detected by the voltage detection unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20080259408
    Abstract: An image processing system includes a first image processing apparatus and a second image processing apparatus that are connected via a network in which communication is performed based on a local protocol. The cooperative processing is performed between the first and second image forming apparatuses via the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Michitaka FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20080170257
    Abstract: A system controlling device having a tree structure includes a data controlling unit that functions as a root device. The data controlling unit is connected to a first image processing unit and a second image processing unit by separate high-speed serial buses. The first image processing unit performs image processing on image data scanned by a scanner, while the second image processing unit performs image processing on image data to be output to a printer. A storage unit is independently connected to the data controlling unit and stores therein image data processed by the first image processing unit and the second image processing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Michitaka FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20070279703
    Abstract: When inputting image data, a plurality of kinds of processed image data may be generated from the image data. When outputting image data, a plurality of kinds of output image data may be generated from the image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Michitaka FUKUDA
  • Patent number: 7184501
    Abstract: A method and system for serial communication capable of increasing the speed of the transmission of serial data are provided. A block mode is employed if transmission of serial data having a specific length is required, and under which data to be transmitted are divided into plural blocks, and firstly transmitted is block information that notifies which blocks out of the entire blocks will be transmitted, and then transmitted are the data included in the blocks notified by the block information. The burst mode is a mode under which the block information which is currently transmitted is compared with the block information which was previously transmitted, and, if the two are the same, transmission of the data is introduced, while the block information being omitted. The system attached mode information notifying the mode through which data will be transmitted, to the data to be transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Canon Finetech Inc.
    Inventor: Michitaka Fukuda