Patents by Inventor Mika Koyama

Mika Koyama 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: 9338415
    Abstract: A projector (1) which projects a guide image (Pg). A first region above the center of the guide image (Pg) shows a perspective view (D) representing the projector (1) and a supporting device (2) supporting the projector (1). A second region on the upper right of the guide image (Pg), shows six illustrations (G1-G6) affixed with numbers 1 to 6. The six illustrations (G1-G6) respectively correspond to six adjustment items related to a supporting state of the projector (1). The six illustrations (G1-G6) indicate how a projected image changes when the adjustment items are adjusted. The perspective view (D) is an explanatory diagram for clearly showing the positions of adjustment operation units that adjust the six adjustment items of the supporting device (2). In the perspective view (D), the numbers 1 to 6 are affixed near the respective adjustment operation units in balloons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Tetsu Nakayama, Shingo Yoshida, Hiroto Miyauchi
  • Patent number: 9298074
    Abstract: A projector includes: an external case provided with an opening through which light passes; a projection system disposed within an inside space of the external case, wherein the projection system includes a reflection member having a reflection surface capable of reflecting light received from a light source device to guide the light toward the opening, and projects the light to the outside of the external case via the opening; and a detection unit which detects a foreign material existing on the optical path of the light in the area of light exit of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Yasuyuki Kobayashi, Nobuyuki Otsuki, Kiyomasa Shirakura
  • Publication number: 20150293431
    Abstract: A projector includes: an external case provided with an opening through which light passes; a projection system disposed within an inside space of the external case, wherein the projection system includes a reflection member having a reflection surface capable of reflecting light received from a light source device to guide the light toward the opening, and projects the light to the outside of the external case via the opening; and a detection unit which detects a foreign material existing on the optical path of the light in the area of light exit of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika KOYAMA, Yasuyuki KOBAYASHI, Nobuyuki OTSUKI, Kiyomasa SHIRAKURA
  • Patent number: 9086617
    Abstract: A projector includes: an external case provided with an opening through which light passes; a projection system disposed within an inside space of the external case, wherein the projection system includes a reflection member having a reflection surface capable of reflecting light received from a light source device to guide the light toward the opening, and projects the light to the outside of the external case via the opening; and a detection unit which detects a foreign material existing on the optical path of the light in the area of light exit of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Yasuyuki Kobayashi, Nobuyuki Otsuki, Kiyomasa Shirakura
  • Patent number: 8992026
    Abstract: A projector includes: a projection optical device; an exterior housing; a shutter; and a support member, the shutter and support member are provided with an engagement structure including an engagement protrusion which being provided on either one of them, protrudes along a vertical axis, and an engagement groove which being provided on the other, and extending in a direction in which the shutter moves, guides a movement of the engagement protrusion by the engagement protrusion being inserted therein, and the engagement groove is provided in such a way that a start end at which the engagement protrusion is positioned in the closed position is positioned to the projection optical device projection side of a finish end at which the engagement protrusion is positioned in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Masayuki Okoshi
  • Publication number: 20150070661
    Abstract: A projector includes: an external case provided with an opening through which light passes; a projection system disposed within an inside space of the external case, wherein the projection system includes a reflection member having a reflection surface capable of reflecting light received from a light source device to guide the light toward the opening, and projects the light to the outside of the external case via the opening; and a detection unit which detects a foreign material existing on the optical path of the light in the area of light exit of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Mika KOYAMA, Yasuyuki KOBAYASHI, Nobuyuki OTSUKI, Kiyomasa SHIRAKURA
  • Patent number: 8915598
    Abstract: A projector includes: an external case provided with an opening through which light passes; a projection system disposed within an inside space of the external case, wherein the projection system includes a reflection member having a reflection surface capable of reflecting light received from a light source device to guide the light toward the opening, and projects the light to the outside of the external case via the opening; and a detection unit which detects a foreign material existing on the optical path of the light in the area of light exit of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Yasuyuki Kobayashi, Nobuyuki Otsuki, Kiyomasa Shirakura
  • Publication number: 20140192332
    Abstract: A projector (1) which projects a guide image (Pg). A first region above the center of the guide image (Pg) shows a perspective view (D) representing the projector (1) and a supporting device (2) supporting the projector (1). A second region on the upper right of the guide image (Pg), shows six illustrations (G1-G6) affixed with numbers 1 to 6. The six illustrations (G1-G6) respectively correspond to six adjustment items related to a supporting state of the projector (1). The six illustrations (G1-G6) indicate how a projected image changes when the adjustment items are adjusted. The perspective view (D) is an explanatory diagram for clearly showing the positions of adjustment operation units that adjust the six adjustment items of the supporting device (2). In the perspective view (D), the numbers 1 to 6 are affixed near the respective adjustment operation units in balloons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Tetsu Nakayama, Shingo Yoshida, Hiroto Miyauchi
  • Patent number: 8491129
    Abstract: A projector includes: an external housing which forms an external case, wherein a bottom surface of the external housing as a surface opposed to an installation surface on which the projector is installed has feet contacting the installation surface, the feet has a first foot freely projected toward the installation surface and withdrawn from the installation surface, and a second foot disposed away from the first foot and projected toward the installation surface, and the second foot is inclined in a direction away from the first foot in such a manner that the inclination of the second foot increases in the direction toward the installation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Mika Koyama
  • Publication number: 20130128242
    Abstract: A projector includes: a projection optical device; an exterior housing; a shutter; and a support member, the shutter and support member are provided with an engagement structure including an engagement protrusion which being provided on either one of them, protrudes along a vertical axis, and an engagement groove which being provided on the other, and extending in a direction in which the shutter moves, guides a movement of the engagement protrusion by the engagement protrusion being inserted therein, and the engagement groove is provided in such a way that a start end at which the engagement protrusion is positioned in the closed position is positioned to the projection optical device projection side of a finish end at which the engagement protrusion is positioned in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Masayuki Okoshi
  • Patent number: 8376554
    Abstract: A projector includes: a projection optical device; an exterior housing; a shutter; and a support member, the shutter and support member are provided with an engagement structure including an engagement protrusion which being provided on either one of them, protrudes along a vertical axis, and an engagement groove which being provided on the other, and extending in a direction in which the shutter moves, guides a movement of the engagement protrusion by the engagement protrusion being inserted therein, and the engagement groove is provided in such a way that a start end at which the engagement protrusion is positioned in the closed position is positioned to the projection optical device projection side of a finish end at which the engagement protrusion is positioned in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Masayuki Okoshi
  • Publication number: 20120307214
    Abstract: A projector includes: an external case provided with an opening through which light passes; a projection system disposed within an inside space of the external case, wherein the projection system includes a reflection member having a reflection surface capable of reflecting light received from a light source device to guide the light toward the opening, and projects the light to the outside of the external case via the opening; and a detection unit which detects a foreign material existing on the optical path of the light in the area of light exit of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika KOYAMA, Yasuyuki KOBAYASHI, Nobuyuki OTSUKI, Kiyomasa SHIRAKURA
  • Patent number: 8282218
    Abstract: A projector includes a light source device; an exhaust fan configured to take air in the vicinity of the light source device in and discharge the same; a power supply device configured to supply electric power to components of the projector; an outer casing configured to accommodate the light source device and the power supply device in the interior thereof and provided with an exhaust port formed thereon; and a first duct configured to guide the air discharged from the exhaust fan to the exhaust port, and the power supply device includes a second duct configured to guide the air in the interior of the power supply device toward the first duct, and an air incoming port configured to take the air discharged from the second duct into the first duct is formed with the first duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Kiyotaka Nakano
  • Publication number: 20110235004
    Abstract: A projector includes: an external housing which forms an external case, wherein a bottom surface of the external housing as a surface opposed to an installation surface on which the projector is installed has feet contacting the installation surface, the feet has a first foot freely projected toward the installation surface and withdrawn from the installation surface, and a second foot disposed away from the first foot and projected toward the installation surface, and the second foot is inclined in a direction away from the first foot in such a manner that the inclination of the second foot increases in the direction toward the installation surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mika Koyama
  • Publication number: 20100201957
    Abstract: A projector includes: a projection optical device; an exterior housing; a shutter; and a support member, the shutter and support member are provided with an engagement structure including an engagement protrusion which being provided on either one of them, protrudes along a vertical axis, and an engagement groove which being provided on the other, and extending in a direction in which the shutter moves, guides a movement of the engagement protrusion by the engagement protrusion being inserted therein, and the engagement groove is provided in such a way that a start end at which the engagement protrusion is positioned in the closed position is positioned to the projection optical device projection side of a finish end at which the engagement protrusion is positioned in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika KOYAMA, Masayuki OKOSHI
  • Publication number: 20100007858
    Abstract: A projector includes a light source device; an exhaust fan configured to take air in the vicinity of the light source device in and discharge the same; a power supply device configured to supply electric power to components of the projector; an outer casing configured to accommodate the light source device and the power supply device in the interior thereof and provided with an exhaust port formed thereon; and a first duct configured to guide the air discharged from the exhaust fan to the exhaust port, and the power supply device includes a second duct configured to guide the air in the interior of the power supply device toward the first duct, and an air incoming port configured to take the air discharged from the second duct into the first duct is formed with the first duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Mika Koyama, Kiyotaka Nakano
  • Patent number: D606109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Tatara, Tetsu Nakayama, Kiyomasa Shirakura, Mika Koyama
  • Patent number: D647120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Genta Kawabe, Saeko Inoue, Yasutomo Takahashi, Mika Koyama, Yukihiro Horiko
  • Patent number: D647121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Genta Kawabe, Saeko Inoue, Yasutomo Takahashi, Mika Koyama, Yukihiro Horiko
  • Patent number: D658224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Genta Kawabe, Saeko Inoue, Yasutomo Takahashi, Mika Koyama, Yukihiro Horiko