Patents by Inventor Norio Ookawa
Norio Ookawa 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: 6894280Abstract: An infrared camera includes a temperature sensor (39) and an element operating temperature setting circuit (30) for setting a temperature obtained by adding a desired offset to the temperature of the temperature sensor (39) immediately after the power-on as an operating temperature of an imaging device (2), and images with the imaging device (2) settled to the temperature obtained by adding the desired offset to the temperature of the temperature sensor (39) immediately after the power-on.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2001Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Norio Ookawa
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Patent number: 6504155Abstract: An infrared camera with lower dissipation power, a wide range of operating environment temperature, and a shorter warmup is provided. The infrared camera includes a plurality of device operating-temperature setting circuits setting respective device operating temperatures different from one another, a device operating-temperature setting switch for selecting one of the output of the device operating-temperature setting circuits, and a temperature sensor, and performs imaging by switching the connection target of the device operating-temperature setting switch according to a measurement by the temperature sensor, that is to say, according to the temperature inside an enclosure and selecting an operating temperature for an imaging device among a plurality of device operating-temperature settings.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Norio Ookawa
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Publication number: 20020179842Abstract: An infrared camera includes a temperature sensor (39) and an element operating temperature setting circuit (30) for setting a temperature obtained by adding a desired offset to the temperature of the temperature sensor (39) immediately after the power-on as an operating temperature of an imaging device (2), and images with the imaging device (2) settled to the temperature obtained by adding the desired offset to the temperature of the temperature sensor (39) immediately after the power-on.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventor: Norio Ookawa
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Patent number: 6353223Abstract: An infrared camera capable of automatically executing offset compensation so that fixed pattern noise is removed without the need of an operator comprises an offset compensation signal generation circuit and a shutter. The shutter is closed based on an offset compensation execution signal for carrying out offset compensation, the signal being automatically and periodically generated by the offset compensation signal generation circuit after execution of the first offset compensation.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1999Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Norio Ookawa
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Patent number: 5650622Abstract: Circuitry for a bolometer-type image pickup device improves the signal-to-noise ratio and reduces variations of an output offset level due to temperature variations of the device. A clamp voltage is applied to an amplifier 18 via a clamping diode 36 connected thereto. This reduces a difference between an input voltage during an off-state of one of horizontal FET switches 9, 10, and an input voltage during the off-state of both horizontal FET switches 9, 10, thereby improving a signal-to-noise ratio by narrowing a frequency band of an external circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1996Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Norio Ookawa, Susumu Takahashi, Masashi Ueno, Osamu Kaneta
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Patent number: 5206679Abstract: A method of cutting a fed sheet-material into a cut segment and a remaining portion by engaging a movable cutting edge with a fixed cutting edge is disclosed, wherein the remaining portion after being cut off is fed in a spacing with a predetermined amount of insertion between the fixed and movable cutting edges. The top of remaining portion can therefore be prevented from being curled down forward in the moving direction of the movable and fixed cutting edges. An apparatus for cutting a fed sheet-material into a cut segment and a remaining portion by engaging a movable cutting edge with a fixed cutting edge is also disclosed, wherein a plate member incorporated therein hinders the movement of the top of remaining portion after being cut off together with the movable cutting edge. Hence, the top of remaining portion can be prevented from being turned up by the movable cutting edge.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1991Date of Patent: April 27, 1993Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Syuji Tahara, Hiroyuki Satou, Norio Ookawa
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Patent number: 5121663Abstract: A method of cutting a fed sheet-material into a cut segment and a remaining portion by engaging a movable cutting edge with a fixed cutting edge is disclosed, wherein the remaining portion after being cut off is fed in a spacing with a predetermined amount of insertion between the fixed and movable cutting edges. The top of remaining portion can therefore be prevented from being curled down forward in the moving direction of the movable and fixed cutting edges. An apparatus for cutting a fed sheet-material into a cut segment and a remaining portion by engaging a movable cutting edge with a fixed cutting edge is also disclosed, wherein a plate member incorporated therein hinders the movement of the top of remaining portion after being cut off together with the movable cutting edge. Hence, the top of remaining portion can be prevented from being turned up by the movable cutting edge.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1990Date of Patent: June 16, 1992Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Syuji Tahara, Hiroyuki Satou, Norio Ookawa
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Patent number: 4928897Abstract: A magazine body accommodating a photosensitive material is loaded into a processor of a photo-printing device. The magazine body incorporates a pair of rollers for seizing a mid-portion of the photosensitive material, the rollers being separated from each other when feeding the material to the processor. When loading the magazine into the processor, the material is completely stored inside the magazine body. After loading the magazine, input rollers mounted on a light shielding cover of the processor are rotated while being pressed. At this time, the pair of rollers approach each other to seize the photosensitive material. Subsequently, the rollers rotate to feed the material to the processor.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1989Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Satou, Norio Ookawa
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Patent number: 4799072Abstract: A separate-exposure photographing apparatus including an image display unit for displaying an image to be photographed. A projection optical system projects and focuses the image displayed on the image display unit onto a film. The projection optical system has a reflecting mirror therein, and the image display unit is horizontally movable. A film feeder mechanism feeds the film and is capable of feeding the film in a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1988Date of Patent: January 17, 1989Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Taizo Akimoto, Masahide Akisada, Takatoshi Seiki, Norio Ookawa, Tatsuo Yoshino, Yuji Takamura
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Patent number: 4664506Abstract: A cathode-ray tube image recording apparatus records a cathode-ray tube image on a film. A lens is disposed on the optical axis of a cathode-ray tube. The light transmitted by the lens is reflected by a mirror so that the path of the light is turned through about 90.degree., and an image is recorded on a sheet of film. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the area required for the installation of the apparatus itself.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1985Date of Patent: May 12, 1987Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takatoshi Seki, Taizo Akimoto, Norio Ookawa, Nobuyuki Torisawa
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Patent number: 4629300Abstract: A separate-exposure photographing apparatus including an image display unit for displaying an image to be photographed. A projection optical system projects and focuses the image displayed on the image display unit onto a film. The projection optical system has a reflecting mirror therein, and the image display unit is horizontally movable. A film feeder mechanism feeds the film and is capable of feeding the film in a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1986Date of Patent: December 16, 1986Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Taizo Akimoto, Masahide Akisada, Takatoshi Seki, Norio Ookawa, Tatsuo Yoshino, Yuji Takamura
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Patent number: 4592633Abstract: A photographing apparatus, such as may be used with diagnostic equipment, in which exposed films can be directed either to a film receiving magazine or automatically set to a following automatic processing station. The film receiving magazine is replaceable by a dummy magazine having the same dimensions. If the dummy magazine is employed, films received therein are automatically passed through a conveying mechanism to the following processing station. A detection is made as to which of the film receiving magazine and dummy magazine is employed, and operations of the apparatus controlled accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1984Date of Patent: June 3, 1986Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takatoshi Seki, Norio Ookawa, Tatsuo Yoshino, Takashi Yamamoto
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Patent number: 4566767Abstract: A multiple image photographing apparatus in which images of different sizes can be formed on a single film sheet. A television monitor is movably mounted in a horizontal direction, while a film holding and conveying mechanism is movably mounted in a vertical direction. The amount of movements of the monitor and the film conveying and holding mechanism are determined in accordance with the selected photographing magnification. An auxiliary lens, which is mounted on a lens holder which moves along with the TV monitor, is selectively movable in and out of the optical path in accordance with the selected photographing magnification.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1984Date of Patent: January 28, 1986Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masahide Akisada, Norio Ookawa, Yuji Takamura