Patents by Inventor Nao Nagashima

Nao Nagashima 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: 20240094659
    Abstract: A cartridge includes: a casing having a first opening; a storage bag accommodated in the casing and having a second opening; a seal for closing the second opening; a shaft rotatable; and a cap for closing the first opening. Toner is configured to be replenished through the first opening. Toner stored in the storage bag is configured to be discharged into the casing through the second opening. The shaft is rotatable about a first axis extending in a first direction together with the seal such that the seal closing the second opening is peeled off to open the second opening. The cap is attachable to and detachable from the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Nao ITABASHI, Masahiko HAYAKAWA, Sakiho HAYAKAWA, Hotaka KAKUTANI, Shintaro FUKUOKA, Haruka KIZU, Yuki NAGASHIMA
  • Patent number: 8271690
    Abstract: In a device having a capability of using time data acquired from an external time information generator, a notification unit notifies a user of time information. The notification unit also notifies the user whether the notified time information is based on time data acquired from the external time information generator. Processing performed by the device is restricted depending on a status associated with time information. Although some types of processing are allowed when the device is in a status in which the time information is based on the time data acquired from the external time information generator, the same type of processing are disabled when the device is in any other status associated with time information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Nao Nagashima
  • Patent number: 8054494
    Abstract: In order to implement and manage an optimal system in the printing business and POD market, in an image forming system which comprises a plurality of devices including at least one of an image forming device which can print data in a storage unit that can store data of a plurality of jobs including data of a first job and data of a second job which is input after the data of the first job, and a sheet processing device which can execute a sheet process for a sheet printed by the image forming device, a schedule associated with a plurality of work flows including a first work flow that includes a plurality of process steps using a plurality of devices of the image forming system required to complete the first job, and a second work flow that includes a plurality of process steps using a plurality of devices of the image forming system required to complete the second job can be set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Takahashi, Nao Nagashima, Kazuhiko Ushiyama
  • Publication number: 20100131954
    Abstract: In a device having a capability of using time data acquired from an external time information generator, a notification unit notifies a user of time information. The notification unit also notifies the user whether the notified time information is based on time data acquired from the external time information generator. Processing performed by the device is restricted depending on a status associated with time information. Although some types of processing are allowed when the device is in a status in which the time information is based on the time data acquired from the external time information generator, the same type of processing are disabled when the device is in any other status associated with time information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Nao Nagashima
  • Patent number: 7685318
    Abstract: In a device having a capability of using time data acquired from an external time information generator, a notification unit notifies a user of time information. The notification unit also notifies the user whether the notified time information is based on time data acquired from the external time information generator. Processing performed by the device is restricted depending on a status associated with time information. Although some types of processing are allowed when the device is in a status in which the time information is based on the time data acquired from the external time information generator, the same type of processing are disabled when the device is in any other status associated with time information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Nao Nagashima
  • Publication number: 20090244620
    Abstract: In order to implement and manage an optimal system in the printing business and POD market, in an image forming system which comprises a plurality of devices including at least one of an image forming device which can print data in a storage unit that can store data of a plurality of jobs including data of a first job and data of a second job which is input after the data of the first job, and a sheet processing device which can execute a sheet process for a sheet printed by the image forming device, a schedule associated with a plurality of work flows including a first work flow that includes a plurality of process steps using a plurality of devices of the image forming system required to complete the first job, and a second work flow that includes a plurality of process steps using a plurality of devices of the image forming system required to complete the second job can be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Takahashi, Nao Nagashima, Kazuhiko Ushiyama
  • Patent number: 7567360
    Abstract: In order to implement and manage an optimal system in the printing business and POD market, in an image forming system which comprises a plurality of devices including at least one of an image forming device which can print data in a storage unit that can store data of a plurality of jobs including data of a first job and data of a second job which is input after the data of the first job, and a sheet processing device which can execute a sheet process for a sheet printed by the image forming device, a schedule associated with a plurality of work flows including a first work flow that includes a plurality of process steps using a plurality of devices of the image forming system required to complete the first job, and a second work flow that includes a plurality of process steps using a plurality of devices of the image forming system required to complete the second job can be set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Takahashi, Nao Nagashima, Kazuhiko Ushiyama
  • Publication number: 20040190057
    Abstract: In order to implement and manage an optimal system in the printing business and POD market, in an image forming system which comprises a plurality of devices including at least one of an image forming device which can print data in a storage unit that can store data of a plurality of jobs including data of a first job and data of a second job which is input after the data of the first job, and a sheet processing device which can execute a sheet process for a sheet printed by the image forming device, a schedule associated with a plurality of work flows including a first work flow that includes a plurality of process steps using a plurality of devices of the image forming system required to complete the first job, and a second work flow that includes a plurality of process steps using a plurality of devices of the image forming system required to complete the second job can be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Takahashi, Nao Nagashima, Kazuhiko Ushiyama
  • Publication number: 20040145973
    Abstract: In a device having a capability of using time data acquired from an external time information generator, a notification unit notifies a user of time information. The notification unit also notifies the user whether the notified time information is based on time data acquired from the external time information generator. Processing performed by the device is restricted depending on a status associated with time information. Although some types of processing are allowed when the device is in a status in which the time information is based on the time data acquired from the external time information generator, the same type of processing are disabled when the device is in any other status associated with time information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Nao Nagashima
  • Patent number: 6438574
    Abstract: In a multifunctional apparatus used by a plurality of users, image data entered in a variety of formats from various information sources such as a scanner, computer, facsimile machine and electronic mail is stored on a memory medium such as a hard disk in correspondence with user IDs. By operating the multifunctional apparatus storing this image data to enter a user ID, a list of image data stored in correspondence with the user ID is displayed together with information relating to the image data. Desired image data is selected from the list and is subjected to processing such as printing or deletion. Image data for which a password has been set can be processed by entering the correct password. By virtue of the processing described, handling of the entered image data is facilitated and protection of confidentiality is made possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Nao Nagashima
  • Patent number: 6393164
    Abstract: There is disclosed an image recording apparatus having reader for photoelectrically reading an original and generating image information, a first transmitter for transmitting the image information from said reader, after compressing treatment, to an outside apparatus, a second transmitter for transmitting the image information from said reader without compressing treatment to an outside apparatus, and selecter for selecting either said first or second transmitters according to the destination of said image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventors: Katsuichi Shimizu, Tadashi Yoshida, Shinobu Arimoto, Katsuyoshi Maeshima, Nao Nagashima, Asao Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20010043761
    Abstract: There is disclosed an image recording apparatus having reader for photoelectrically reading an original and generating image information, a first transmitter for transmitting the image information from said reader, after compressing treatment, to an outside apparatus, a second transmitter for transmitting the image information from said reader without compressing treatment to an outside apparatus, and selecter for selecting either said first or second transmitters according to the destination of said image information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 1998
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: KATSUICHI SHIMIZU, TADASHI YOSHIDA, SHINOBU ARIMOTO, KATSUYOSHI MAESHIMA, NAO NAGASHIMA, ASAO WATANABE
  • Patent number: 6192127
    Abstract: An image processing system includes an image processing apparatus having an encrypting circuit for reading an image of an original, converting the read image into an image signal, and encrypting the image signal by using data concerning encryption, a transmitting unit for transmitting the encrypted image signal to another image processing apparatus, and an image processing apparatus for receiving the encrypted, transmitted image signal and decrypting the signal by using the data concerning encryption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Nao Nagashima, Yasumichi Suzuki, Mitsuru Kurita
  • Patent number: 6101263
    Abstract: There is disclosed an image recording apparatus having reader for photoelectrically reading an original and generating image information, a first transmitter for transmitting the image information from said reader, after compressing treatment, to an outside apparatus, a second transmitter for transmitting the image information from said reader without compressing treatment to an outside apparatus, and selecter for selecting either said first or second transmitters according to the destination of said image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsuichi Shimizu, Tadashi Yoshida, Shinobu Arimoto, Katsuyoshi Maeshima, Nao Nagashima, Asao Watanabe
  • Patent number: 5872869
    Abstract: There is disclosed an image recording apparatus having reader for photoelectrically reading an original and generating image information, a first transmitter for transmitting the image information from said reader, after compressing treatment, to an outside apparatus, a second transmitter for transmitting the image information from said reader without compressing treatment to an outside apparatus, and selecter for selecting either said first or second transmitters according to the destination of said image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsuichi Shimizu, Tadashi Yoshida, Shinobu Arimoto, Katsuyoshi Maeshima, Nao Nagashima, Asao Watanabe
  • Patent number: 5864407
    Abstract: An image processing system of the invention has a reader which reads out an image of an original, a page memory which stores image information of the original in the form of electric signals, a disk memory which stores part or all of the image information in the disk memory and also stores image processing information, an image processing section, a digitizer for the operator to input the image processing information, a CRT which displays input information or corrections in convesation language, a DMA controller, and a printer. The image processing system of the invention is capable of DMA transfer without the intermediacy of a CPU. Fewer addresses are required for readout of the image information from the memory, and high speed image processing is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsuichi Shimizu, Takehiko Shibata, Yoshikazu Yokomizo, Akira Suzuki, Koichi Murakami, Tadashi Yoshida, Masaharu Tsukada, Nao Nagashima, Ken Miyagi
  • Patent number: 5757926
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus decrypts encrypted image data and synchronously outputs predetermined information with the decrypted image data such that the predetermined information is not visually recognizable on an image reproduced from the decrypted image data. The apparatus outputs the decrypted image data and the synchronously output predetermined information to an image forming unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Canon Kabushika Kaisha
    Inventors: Nao Nagashima, Yasumichi Suzuki, Mitsuru Kurita
  • Patent number: 5581613
    Abstract: An image processing system has an external image processing apparatus and an image input/output apparatus. One of the apparatuses acts as a transmission-side apparatus and the other apparatus acts as a reception-side apparatus. The transmission-side apparatus transmits image data and includes a reception device for receiving an encryption instruction from an apparatus which receives image data, and an output device for encrypting the image data on the basis of the encryption instruction and outputting the encrypted data to the apparatus at a reception side. The reception-side apparatus receives image data and includes a transmitting device for transmitting the encryption instruction, and a decrypting device for decrypting the encrypted data on the basis of the encryption instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Nao Nagashima, Yasumichi Suzuki, Mitsuru Kurita
  • Patent number: 5555093
    Abstract: Input image data and a generated background image pattern are input into a selection circuit. A determination circuit determines whether the image data exceeds a predetermined threshold value, and outputs a determination signal to the selection circuit. If the determination signal indicates that the image data exceeds the threshold value, the selection circuit selects the input image data. If the determination signal indicates that the image data does not exceed the threshold value, the selection circuit selects the background image pattern, thereby replacing areas of the image data which do not exceed the threshold value with the background image pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Nao Nagashima
  • Patent number: 5483623
    Abstract: A printing apparatus is disclosed which converts printing information, such as page description language, into dot data, and has an image memory 16 which stores the dot data for the purpose of reusing the dot data for printing an image or overlaying another image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Nao Nagashima