Patents by Inventor Naoki Hiji

Naoki Hiji 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: 11776207
    Abstract: A three-dimensional shape data processing apparatus includes a processor configured to divide a three-dimensional space including a three-dimensional shape constituted by one or more forming surfaces, which are flat surfaces or curved surfaces or include both flat surfaces and curved surfaces, into plural three-dimensional regions each having a predetermined size, specify, for each of the three-dimensional regions, one or more of the forming surfaces that interfere(s) with the three-dimensional region, and redivide each of the three-dimensional regions until a size of the three-dimensional region reaches a size necessary for reproduction of a property of a portion of the three-dimensional shape expressed by one or more of the forming surfaces that interfere(s) with the three-dimensional region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Tomonari Takahashi, Yasuyuki Tanaka, Ryosuke Higashikata, Naoki Hiji, Taro Yokose
  • Publication number: 20220318447
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to display a relationship object indicating a positional relationship of at least two or more measurement spots in a molded product at a position corresponding to the relationship on a three-dimensional model of the molded product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Tomonari TAKAHASHI, Yuki YOKOYAMA, Ryosuke HIGASHIKATA, Yasuyuki TANAKA, Atsushi OGIHARA, Naoki HIJI, Yasushi UEMURA
  • Patent number: 11436796
    Abstract: A three-dimensional shape data processing apparatus includes a processor. The processor receives three-dimensional shape data represented by dividing a space including an object into plural three-dimensional regions, at least one of the plural three-dimensional regions having a size different from another three-dimensional region, extracts from the space a unit shape formed in which a predetermined position in each of the three-dimensional regions included in a three-dimensional region group formed of three-dimensional regions adjacent to each other is defined as a vertex, without missing or repeating any unit shape, and configures a surface of the object as a formation face represented by a flat face, based on each of the extracted unit shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Ryosuke Higashikata, Tomonari Takahashi, Naoki Hiji, Yasuyuki Tanaka, Taro Yokose
  • Patent number: 11281185
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional object data which represents, with plural voxels, a three-dimensional object including a shape obtained by repeating a unit shape and in which an attribute value is set for each of the plural voxels, a setting unit that sets a three-dimensional threshold matrix in which thresholds are arranged in a three-dimensional space in accordance with a predetermined basic shape, a correction unit that corrects a coordinate value of each of the plural voxels in a certain direction of the three-dimensional object such that the unit shape is formed from a first reference position in the certain direction, and a calculation unit that calculates, on a basis of the attribute value of each of the plural voxels whose coordinate values have been corrected and the three-dimensional threshold matrix, whether to form the voxel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Naoki Hiji, Torahiko Kanda, Yuki Yokoyama
  • Publication number: 20220068021
    Abstract: A three-dimensional shape data processing apparatus includes a processor configured to divide a three-dimensional space including a three-dimensional shape constituted by one or more forming surfaces, which are flat surfaces or curved surfaces or include both flat surfaces and curved surfaces, into plural three-dimensional regions each having a predetermined size, specify, for each of the three-dimensional regions, one or more of the forming surfaces that interfere(s) with the three-dimensional region, and redivide each of the three-dimensional regions until a size of the three-dimensional region reaches a size necessary for reproduction of a property of a portion of the three-dimensional shape expressed by one or more of the forming surfaces that interfere(s) with the three-dimensional region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Tomonari TAKAHASHI, Yasuyuki TANAKA, Ryosuke HIGASHIKATA, Naoki HIJI, Taro YOKOSE
  • Publication number: 20210295597
    Abstract: A three-dimensional shape data processing apparatus includes a processor. The processor receives three-dimensional shape data represented by dividing a space including an object into plural three-dimensional regions, at least one of the plural three-dimensional regions having a size different from another three-dimensional region, extracts from the space a unit shape formed in which a predetermined position in each of the three-dimensional regions included in a three-dimensional region group formed of three-dimensional regions adjacent to each other is defined as a vertex, without missing or repeating any unit shape, and configures a surface of the object as a formation face represented by a flat face, based on each of the extracted unit shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP.
    Inventors: Ryosuke HIGASHIKATA, Tomonari TAKAHASHI, Naoki HIJI, Yasuyuki TANAKA, Taro YOKOSE
  • Patent number: 11080921
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional object data representing a three-dimensional object with plural voxels, for each of which a physical property value is set, a setting unit that sets a three-dimensional threshold matrix in which thresholds are arranged in a three-dimensional space in accordance with a predetermined basic shape, and a calculation unit that calculates whether to form each of the plural voxels on a basis of the physical property value of the voxel and the three-dimensional threshold matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Toru Misaizu, Naoki Hiji
  • Patent number: 11046010
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional object data representing a three-dimensional object with plural voxels, for each of which a first attribute value is set, a setting unit that sets a three-dimensional threshold matrix in which thresholds are arranged in a three-dimensional space, an adjustment unit that adjusts a cycle of the three-dimensional threshold matrix in accordance with the first attribute values, and a calculation unit that calculates, for each of the plural voxels, a second attribute value using the first attribute value of the voxel and the three-dimensional threshold matrix whose cycle has been adjusted by the adjustment unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Naoki Hiji, Torahiko Kanda, Yuki Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 10994487
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional object data regarding a three-dimensional object represented by plural first voxels for which a first attribute is set and a replacement unit that, if the first attribute is different from a second attribute achievable by a three-dimensional object forming apparatus that forms the three-dimensional object, replaces each of the plural first voxels with plural second voxels for which the second attribute is set such that the plural second voxels become equivalent to the first voxel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Yanagisawa, Naoki Hiji
  • Patent number: 10703043
    Abstract: A shaping apparatus includes a table, at least one first discharging part that moves in one direction relative to the table and shapes an object by discharging droplets of a shaping liquid from nozzles and stacking plural layers each formed by curing the droplets, a second discharging part that moves in one direction relative to the table and forms a coating member coating an end surface of the object by discharging droplets of a coating liquid from nozzles and stacking plural layers each formed by curing the droplets, and a controller that controls the second discharging part so that a thickness of the coating member decreases toward an upper side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naoki Hiji, Torahiko Kanda
  • Publication number: 20200150625
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional object data representing a three-dimensional object with plural voxels, an attribute pattern reception unit that receives an attribute pattern of an attribute to be set for the plural voxels, a setting condition reception unit that receives a setting condition for setting the attribute for the three-dimensional object in accordance with the attribute pattern, and an attribute setting unit that sets the attribute indicated by the attribute pattern for at least one of the plural voxels in accordance with the setting condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuki YOKOYAMA, Tomonari TAKAHASHI, Naoki HIJI
  • Publication number: 20200139633
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional object data representing a three-dimensional object with plural voxels, for each of which a first attribute value is set, a setting unit that sets a three-dimensional threshold matrix in which thresholds are arranged in a three-dimensional space, an adjustment unit that adjusts a cycle of the three-dimensional threshold matrix in accordance with the first attribute values, and a calculation unit that calculates, for each of the plural voxels, a second attribute value using the first attribute value of the voxel and the three-dimensional threshold matrix whose cycle has been adjusted by the adjustment unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naoki HIJI, Torahiko KANDA, Yuki YOKOYAMA
  • Publication number: 20200142383
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional object data which represents, with plural voxels, a three-dimensional object including a shape obtained by repeating a unit shape and in which an attribute value is set for each of the plural voxels, a setting unit that sets a three-dimensional threshold matrix in which thresholds are arranged in a three-dimensional space in accordance with a predetermined basic shape, a correction unit that corrects a coordinate value of each of the plural voxels in a certain direction of the three-dimensional object such that the unit shape is formed from a first reference position in the certain direction, and a calculation unit that calculates, on a basis of the attribute value of each of the plural voxels whose coordinate values have been corrected and the three-dimensional threshold matrix, whether to form the voxel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naoki HIJI, Torahiko KANDA, Yuki YOKOYAMA
  • Publication number: 20200079021
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional object data regarding a three-dimensional object represented by plural first voxels for which a first attribute is set and a replacement unit that, if the first attribute is different from a second attribute achievable by a three-dimensional object forming apparatus that forms the three-dimensional object, replaces each of the plural first voxels with plural second voxels for which the second attribute is set such that the plural second voxels become equivalent to the first voxel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Katsuhiko YANAGISAWA, Naoki HIJI
  • Publication number: 20200070413
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes a feature value setting unit that sets a feature value for each of plural voxels indicating, in three-dimensional object data, a three-dimensional object, an obtaining unit that obtains correspondence between a forming condition of a three-dimensional object forming apparatus that forms the three-dimensional object and the feature value, and a forming condition setting unit that sets the forming condition corresponding to the feature value for each of the plural voxels using the correspondence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Naoki HIJI
  • Publication number: 20200074719
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional object data representing a three-dimensional object with plural voxels, for each of which a physical property value is set, a setting unit that sets a three-dimensional threshold matrix in which thresholds are arranged in a three-dimensional space in accordance with a predetermined basic shape, and a calculation unit that calculates whether to form each of the plural voxels on a basis of the physical property value of the voxel and the three-dimensional threshold matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toru MISAIZU, Naoki HIJI
  • Patent number: 10336908
    Abstract: A three-dimension forming support material for ink jet includes a warm water-soluble radiation curable compound that exhibits solubility in warm water of at least 40° C. to 90° C. after the compound is cured; and at least one polyglycerin compound selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters of polyglycerin, ethylene oxide adducts of polyglycerin, and propylene oxide adducts of polyglycerin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Morikawa, Takashi Oyanagi, Naoki Hiji
  • Publication number: 20190171299
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an image information acquisition unit and a generation unit. The image information acquisition unit acquires image information of an input unit, from an imaging apparatus that captures the input unit by which information is input. The generation unit generates display information for a display apparatus that displays an image of the input unit based on the image information. The generation unit updates the display information for the display apparatus, according to information which is input by using the input unit displayed on the display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hirotake SASAKI, Hirohito SHIBATA, Naoki HIJI
  • Patent number: 10157581
    Abstract: A image display medium driving device includes a voltage application unit that applies a voltage between a pair of substrates, at least one of which is transparent, of an image display medium including plural types of particles which are sealed between the pair of substrates, are attached to the substrates, and start to be separated from the substrates at different times when a predetermined voltage is applied and a control unit that controls the voltage application unit such that a time when the voltage is applied between the pair of substrates varies depending on image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Taijyu Gan, Ryota Mizutani, Yasufumi Suwabe, Yoshinori Machida, Naoki Hiji
  • Publication number: 20180264738
    Abstract: A three-dimensional modeling apparatus includes: multiple discharge heads that is used for model processing of a three-dimensional model, and that discharges multiple model materials with different attributes; and a controller that controls the multiple discharge heads so that a probability of discharge of a model material with a predetermined attribute is higher at a position closer to the lateral side of the three-dimensional model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naoki HIJI, Torahiko KANDA