Patents by Inventor Natsuki Kimura
Natsuki Kimura 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: 11324438Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program through which it is possible to intuitively and visually recognize skin conditions. An analysis result acquisition unit acquires a skin condition analysis result based on an epidermis image obtained by capturing skin epidermis. A display control unit displays an analysis result image of a predetermined display form based on a skin condition analysis result on a display unit. Therefore, it is possible to intuitively and visually recognize skin conditions. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an electronic device configured to display a skin analysis result.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Natsuki Kimura
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Patent number: 10682089Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of checking a plurality of types of analysis results regarding one skin condition item intuitively and easily. The information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present technology includes an acquisition unit configured to obtain information representing a plurality of types of analysis results on skin conditions obtained by analyzing an image of a skin at a same position, and a presentation unit configured to simultaneously display, on a same image, a plurality of types of visualized information obtained from visual representation of the plurality of types of analysis results. The present technology is applicable to a mobile terminal used together with a skin measurement instrument that photographs a skin image.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Natsuki Kimura, Yusuke Nakamura, Akiko Shimizu
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Patent number: 10617301Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device and an information processing method capable of facilitating fixed-point observation on skin condition. The information processing device acquires an image that shows a predetermined feature point of a user who is a measurer of skin condition, and a measurement portion of skin condition, and analyzes the image, and then recognizes a position of the feature point. Furthermore, information indicating the measurement portion is displayed at a predetermined position on the image while setting, as a reference, the recognized position of the feature point. The present technology is applicable to information processing devices such as a tablet terminal, a smartphone, and a personal computer.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Natsuki Kimura, Akiko Shimizu, Yuichi Kageyama, Yusuke Nakamura
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Patent number: 10282879Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including: an acquisition unit that acquires measurement results of a user's skin state; and a presentation unit that displays a chart image configured by arranging a plurality of areas, to which a plurality of items of the measurement results are assigned, having a same shape and a same size in respective directions with a predetermined position used as the center and arranging score images representing scores of the items inside each of the areas so as to have sizes corresponding to the scores and to expand from the predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventor: Natsuki Kimura
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Patent number: 10269153Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing system, which are capable of presenting useful information to a user. A correlation calculation unit finds correlation between a plurality of pieces of first information input by a user and one or more pieces of second information obtained as values by measuring the user. A specific information extraction unit extracts, as specific first information, at least first information highest in correlation with the second information among the plurality of pieces of first information. A display unit performs adjustment for simultaneously displaying the specific first information and the second information. The present technology can be applied to an information processing apparatus analyzing a skin state of a user, for example.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Shinichiro Gomi, Yusuke Nakamura, Natsuki Kimura, Akari Hoshi
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Publication number: 20180263551Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of checking a plurality of types of analysis results regarding one skin condition item intuitively and easily. The information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present technology includes an acquisition unit configured to obtain information representing a plurality of types of analysis results on skin conditions obtained by analyzing an image of a skin at a same position, and a presentation unit configured to simultaneously display, on a same image, a plurality of types of visualized information obtained from visual representation of the plurality of types of analysis results. The present technology is applicable to a mobile terminal used together with a skin measurement instrument that photographs a skin image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Natsuki Kimura, Yusuke Nakamura, Akiko Shimizu
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Patent number: 10076278Abstract: To provide a headband capable of correctly placing an electrode on a head of a user, a headband apparatus includes a plurality of headband portions integrally connected and configured to be positioned about a head of a user, wherein at least two headband portions are each configured to be positioned behind an ear.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Seiji Wada, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Natsuki Kimura, Haruhiko Soma, Yusaku Nakashima, Takuro Yamamoto, Takashi Tomita
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Publication number: 20180033174Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including: an acquisition unit that acquires measurement results of a user's skin state; and a presentation unit that displays a chart image configured by arranging a plurality of areas, to which a plurality of items of the measurement results are assigned, having a same shape and a same size in respective directions with a predetermined position used as the center and arranging score images representing scores of the items inside each of the areas so as to have sizes corresponding to the scores and to expand from the predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventor: NATSUKI KIMURA
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Publication number: 20180014740Abstract: To provide a biological signal measuring equipment that can perform the measurement in the same manner as the case of measuring a wave motion of a short period, even in the case of measuring the wave motion of a long period generated in a head portion. A biological signal measuring equipment used in the measurement of the biological signal in a head portion, has a jaw contact portion that comes into contact with a forehead; an occiput contact portion that comes into contact with the occiput; and a supporter that is interposed in a front and rear direction of the head portion and is supported by the head portion by using the jaw contact portion and the occiput contact portion as ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: TOMOHIRO HAYAKAWA, HARUHIKO SOMA, SEIJI WADA, FAN WANG, NATSUKI KIMURA, MITSUHIRO NAKAMURA, SHIKO YAMASHITA, YUSAKU NAKASHIMA, TAKURO YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20170319065Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program capable of facilitating fixed-point observation on skin condition. The information processing device according to an aspect of the present technology acquires an image that shows a predetermined feature point of a user who is a measurer of skin condition, and a measurement portion of skin condition, and analyzes the image, and then recognizes a position of the feature point. Furthermore, information indicating the measurement portion is displayed at a predetermined position on the image while setting, as a reference, the recognized position of the feature point. The present technology is applicable to information processing devices such as a tablet terminal, a smartphone, and a personal computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: NATSUKI KIMURA, AKIKO SHIMIZU, YUICHI KAGEYAMA, YUSUKE NAKAMURA
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Patent number: 9788745Abstract: A biological signal measuring equipment used in a measurement of a biological signal in a head portion, has a jaw contact portion that comes into contact with a forehead; an occiput contact portion that comes into contact with an occiput; and a supporter that is interposed in a front and rear direction of the head portion and is supported by the head portion by using the jaw contact portion and the occiput contact portion as ends. The biological signal measuring equipment performs the measurement in the same manner as the case of measuring a wave motion of a short period, even in the case of measuring the wave motion of a long period generated in a head portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Tomohiro Hayakawa, Haruhiko Soma, Seiji Wada, Fan Wang, Natsuki Kimura, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Shiko Yamashita, Yusaku Nakashima, Takuro Yamamoto
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Patent number: 9693705Abstract: A biosignal measurement device is proposed which can improve measurement accuracy without forcing an excessive burden on subjects. A biosignal measurement device used for measurement of a biosignal in a head includes a support that can support the head, and an electrode provided to the support. The electrode has a plurality of teeth each including an annular portion in which a pair of linear members having conductivity are formed in an annular shape, and a rod-like portion in which the pair of linear members are wound in opposite directions and formed in a rod-like shape. The rod-like portion in each of the plurality of teeth is directly or indirectly fixed at one end to the support.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Tomohiro Hayakawa, Haruhiko Soma, Seiji Wada, Fan Wang, Natsuki Kimura, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Shiko Yamashita, Yusaku Nakashima, Takuro Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20170119301Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program through which it is possible to intuitively and visually recognize skin conditions. An analysis result acquisition unit acquires a skin condition analysis result based on an epidermis image obtained by capturing skin epidermis. A display control unit displays an analysis result image of a predetermined display form based on a skin condition analysis result on a display unit. Therefore, it is possible to intuitively and visually recognize skin conditions. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an electronic device configured to display a skin analysis result.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Sony CorporationInventor: Natsuki Kimura
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Publication number: 20160210764Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing system, which are capable of presenting useful information to a user. A correlation calculation unit finds correlation between a plurality of pieces of first information input by a user and one or more pieces of second information obtained as values by measuring the user. A specific information extraction unit extracts, as specific first information, at least first information highest in correlation with the second information among the plurality of pieces of first information. A display unit performs adjustment for simultaneously displaying the specific first information and the second information. The present technology can be applied to an information processing apparatus analyzing a skin state of a user, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: SHINICHIRO GOMI, YUSUKE NAKAMURA, NATSUKI KIMURA, AKARI HOSHI
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Publication number: 20150133762Abstract: A biological signal measuring equipment used in a measurement of a biological signal in a head portion, has a jaw contact portion that comes into contact with a forehead; an occiput contact portion that comes into contact with an occiput; and a supporter that is interposed in a front and rear direction of the head portion and is supported by the head portion by using the jaw contact portion and the occiput contact portion as ends. The biological signal measuring equipment performs the measurement in the same manner as the case of measuring a wave motion of a short period, even in the case of measuring the wave motion of a long period generated in a head portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Tomohiro Hayakawa, Haruhiko Soma, Seiji Wada, Fan Wang, Natsuki Kimura, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Shiko Yamashita, Yusaku Nakashima, Takuro Yamamoto
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Patent number: 8996440Abstract: An information processing apparatus configured to create a schedule to be presented to a user includes an estimation unit and a creation unit. The estimation unit is configured to estimate whether or not the user acts in accordance with a first schedule including a task to do for accomplishing a preset aim. The creation unit is configured to create, when estimated that the user does not act in accordance with the first schedule, a new second schedule for accomplishing the aim from a state of the user who acts without following the first schedule.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Takeshi Yamazaki, Seiji Wada, Yoshihiro Wakita, Koji Kashima, Natsuki Kimura
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Patent number: 8939884Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sleep aid device including: an electrode arranged on the surface of a pillow in such a manner as to come into contact with the scalp of a user; a brain wave signal acquisition section adapted to acquire a brain wave signal of the user via the electrode; an analysis section adapted to analyze the acquired brain wave signal; and a control section adapted to control the execution of a preset process according to the sleep stage representing the depth of sleep of the user identified by the analysis result.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Koji Kashima, Yoshihiro Wakita, Takeshi Yamazaki, Seiji Wada, Natsuki Kimura
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Publication number: 20140303459Abstract: [Object] To provide a PSG test apparatus suitable for home-monitoring. [Solving Means] A PSG test headgear according to the present disclosure includes an electroencephalogram electrode, an electrooculogram electrode, and an oxygen saturation sensor. The electroencephalogram electrode acquires an electroencephalogram of a user. The electrooculogram electrode acquires an electrooculogram of the user. The oxygen saturation sensor acquires an oxygen saturation of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Seiji Wada, Takuro Yamamoto, Haruhiko Soma, Yusaku Nakashima, Takashi Tomita, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Natsuki Kimura
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Publication number: 20140249385Abstract: To provide a headband capable of correctly placing an electrode on a head of a user, a headband apparatus includes a plurality of headband portions integrally connected and configured to be positioned about a head of a user, wherein at least two headband portions are each configured to be positioned behind an ear.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Seiji Wada, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Natsuki Kimura, Haruhiko Soma, Yusaku Nakashima, Takuro Yamamoto, Takashi Tomita
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Patent number: D859423Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventor: Natsuki Kimura