Patents by Inventor Ryogo Ito

Ryogo Ito 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: 20240129626
    Abstract: An appropriate user interface corresponding to a use state of an apparatus is provided. An imaging system includes an imaging apparatus and an information processing apparatus. The imaging apparatus has a control related to an imaging operation performed based on an operation input performed in the information processing apparatus by connecting to the information processing apparatus by using wireless communication. The information processing apparatus performs a control for switching a display state of a display screen related to an imaging operation of the imaging apparatus, based on a connection number of imaging apparatuses and information processing apparatuses connected by using wireless communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Shiro Eshita, Megumi Takagi, Kazuma Akamatsu, Ayumi Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 11849249
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a file generation device, a file generation method, a file reproduction device, a file reproduction method, and a program capable of associating an image stored is a file with external data outside the file. A file control unit generates an association-type high efficiency image file format (HEIF) file in which an image in an HEIF file compliant with HEIF and specific information that specifies external data outside the HEIF file, the external data to be associated with the image, are stored in association with each other. Furthermore, the file control unit reproduces the association-type HEIF file. The present technology can be applied to a case where an HEIF file is generated or a case where the HEIF file is reproduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventors: Daisuke Funamoto, Ryogo Ito, Yukio Isobe, Toshihiro Ishizaka, Yuji Matsui, Takaharu Yamada
  • Patent number: 11812142
    Abstract: An appropriate user interface corresponding to a use state of an apparatus is provided. An imaging system includes an imaging apparatus and an information processing apparatus. The imaging apparatus has a control related to an imaging operation performed based on an operation input performed in the information processing apparatus by connecting to the information processing apparatus by using wireless communication. The information processing apparatus performs a control for switching a display state of a display screen related to an imaging operation of the imaging apparatus, based on a connection number of imaging apparatuses and information processing apparatuses connected by using wireless communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Shiro Eshita, Megumi Takagi, Kazuma Akamatsu, Ayumi Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20230342387
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a data processing device, a data processing method, and a program that are enabled to easily perform simultaneous generation of a plurality of files in which file streams having different data formats are stored. From an identical image, file data is generated that is obtained by encoding the image and to be stored in each of a plurality of files. First file data stored in one file of the plurality of files and second file data stored in another one file are data different from each other in at least one of codec, chroma format, or bit depth. The present technology can be applied to generation of a plurality of files having the same image content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Daisuke Funamoto, Ryogo Ito, Yukio Isobe
  • Publication number: 20230006818
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a file processing device and a file processing method for enabling restriction of viewing of an image. A file control unit generates a file that stores an encrypted image obtained by encrypting an image with a first encryption key, and an encrypted encryption key obtained by encrypting the first encryption key with a second encryption key, the encrypted image and the encrypted encryption key being associated with each other in the file. The file control unit also decrypts the encrypted encryption key in the file into the first encryption key, and, with the first encryption key obtained by the decryption, decrypts the encrypted image into the image. The present technology can be applied to a digital camera and the like that capture images, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ryo Jinnouchi, Ryogo Ito, Daisuke Funamoto
  • Patent number: 11509811
    Abstract: A lens control apparatus includes an operation input unit, a communication unit, and a control unit. The operation input unit is configured to accept a user operation. The communication unit is configured to perform communication with an external apparatus. The control unit is configured to perform driving control of a zoom lens in response to a zoom operation accepted by the operation input unit or a zoom control signal received by the communication unit. The control unit is also configured to selectively set a zoom position changing speed for driving control performed in response to the zoom operation and a zoom position changing speed for driving control performed in response to the zoom control signal, the zoom position changing speeds being different from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Kazuma Akamatsu, Megumi Takagi, Shunsuke Katsumata
  • Publication number: 20220309035
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a file processing device, a file processing method, and a program that enable association of, for example, an image stored in a file with external data outside the file. A file control unit generates a high efficiency image file format (HEIF) file storing relationship information related to association between an image and specification information. The relationship information includes the specification information that is before being assigned to external data and specifies the external data that is outside the HEIF file and is to be associated with the image stored in the HEIF file. Furthermore, the file control unit writes the specification information stored in the HEIF file into the file storing the external data. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a case where a HEIF file is generated and an image stored in the HEIF file is associated with external data later, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Daisuke Funamoto, Ryogo Ito, Yuklo Isobe, Toshihiro Ishizaka, Yuji Matsui, Takaharu Yamada
  • Publication number: 20220269716
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a file processing device, a file processing method, and a program that achieve quick index display. A file control unit generates a proxy file storing a related image related to an image in a high efficiency image file format (HEIF) file, the proxy file being another HEIF file. Furthermore, the file control unit detects an image corresponding to a selected related image selected from related images stored in the proxy file. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a case where index display of thumbnail images is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Daisuke Funamoto, Ryogo Ito, Yukio Isobe, Toshihiro Ishizaka, Hiroki Shiina, Seigo Kikuchi
  • Publication number: 20220253476
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a file processing device, a file processing method, and a program that enable association of, for example, an image stored in a file with external data outside the file. A file control unit generates a high efficiency image file format (HEIF) file in which a reserved area is secured that is used to store relationship information related to association of an image stored in the HEIF file with specification information specifying external data that is outside the HEIF file and is to be associated with the image. Furthermore, the file control unit writes the relationship information into the HEIF file by using the reserved area. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a case where a HEIF file is generated and an image stored in the HEIF file is associated with external data later, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Daisuke Funamoto, Ryogo Ito, Yukio Isobe, Toshihiro Ishizaka, Yuji Matsul, Takaharu Yamada
  • Publication number: 20220182576
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a file generation device, a file generation method, a file reproduction device, a file reproduction method, and a program capable of associating an image stored is a file with external data outside the file. A file control unit generates an association-type high efficiency image file format (HEIF) file in which an image in an HEIF file compliant with HEIF and specific information that specifies external data outside the HEIF file, the external data to be associated with the image, are stored in association with each other. Furthermore, the file control unit reproduces the association-type HEIF file. The present technology can be applied to a case where an HEIF file is generated or a case where the HEIF file is reproduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Daisuke Funamoto, Ryogo ito, Yukio lsobe, Toshihiro lshizaka, Yuji Matsul, Takaharu Yamada
  • Patent number: 10887502
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program are disclosed. In the information processing apparatus, circuitry is configured to transmit an input command to at least one of a plurality of imaging devices that are associated with the information processing apparatus, the command being executable as a synchronous operation or an asynchronous operation based on information relating to at least one of the imaging devices. The information may, for example, be the number of the imaging devices to which the input command is transmitted. In that example, when the number of the imaging devices is below a threshold amount, the input command is transmitted as the synchronous operation, and when the number of the imaging devices is above the threshold amount, the input command is transmitted as the asynchronous operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Keiji Okamoto, Kazuma Akamatsu
  • Patent number: 10530958
    Abstract: Content transmission between devices is to be appropriately performed. An information processing device includes a control unit. In addition, the control unit included in the information processing device performs control to select content to be transmitted from among content recorded on a recording medium and transmit the selected content to a second external information processing device when a contact with or proximity to the second external information processing device is detected by using short-distance radio communication. In this case, the control unit of the information processing device uses selection information, which is information for selecting content to be transmitted from among the content recorded on the recording medium and which is generated by the first external information processing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Keiji Okamoto, Kazuma Akamatsu, Yoko Fukata
  • Publication number: 20190387154
    Abstract: A lens control apparatus includes an operation input unit, a communication unit, and a control unit. The operation input unit is configured to accept a user operation. The communication unit is configured to perform communication with an external apparatus. The control unit is configured to perform driving control of a zoom lens in response to a zoom operation accepted by the operation input unit or a zoom control signal received by the communication unit. The control unit is also configured to selectively set a zoom position changing speed for driving control performed in response to the zoom operation and a zoom position changing speed for driving control performed in response to the zoom control signal, the zoom position changing speeds being different from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Ryogo ITO, Kazuma Akamatsu, Megumi Takagi, Shunsuke Katsumata
  • Patent number: 10447909
    Abstract: A lens control apparatus includes an operation input unit, a communication unit, and a control unit. The operation input unit is configured to accept a user operation. The communication unit is configured to perform communication with an external apparatus. The control unit is configured to perform driving control of a zoom lens in response to a zoom operation accepted by the operation input unit or a zoom control signal received by the communication unit. The control unit is also configured to selectively set a zoom position changing speed for driving control performed in response to the zoom operation and a zoom position changing speed for driving control performed in response to the zoom control signal, the zoom position changing speeds being different from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Kazuma Akamatsu, Megumi Takagi, Shunsuke Katsumata
  • Patent number: 10404903
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus having circuitry that transmit content based on metadata related to the content to an external device in a case that the information processing apparatus is in proximity with the external device. The proximity is detected by short-distance wireless communication. The content is generated and recorded with the metadata in a storage medium of the information processing apparatus based on an operation of the external device. The information processing apparatus receives a recording request from the external device, and in response to the recording request the content is generated and recorded with the metadata in the storage medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Kazuma Akamatsu, Keiji Okamoto, Yoko Fukata, Shiro Eshita
  • Patent number: 10326945
    Abstract: There is provided an image-taking system including an information processing apparatus and an image-taking apparatus. The information processing apparatus includes a detector configured to detect brightness of an object image, and to output external brightness information, a determining unit configured to determine if an external image-taking apparatus exists or not, and an output unit configured to output the external brightness information to the image-taking apparatus if the image-taking apparatus exists. The image-taking apparatus includes a detector configured to detect brightness of an object image, and to output internal brightness information, and a controller configured to control exposure based on an exposure value, the exposure value being based on the internal brightness information detected by the detector and external brightness information received from an external apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Kazuma Akamatsu, Shunsuke Katsumata
  • Patent number: 10321056
    Abstract: A control unit 15 is provided at an imaging system 10. The control unit 15 controls a mode relating to imaging of an imaging apparatus according to fixation relationship information indicating fixation relationship between the imaging apparatus and an information processing apparatus in a fixation state in which the imaging apparatus and the information processing apparatus are fixed to each other. For example, a fixation relationship determining unit 92 of the imaging apparatus 20 determines the fixation relationship between the imaging apparatus 20 and the information processing apparatus 60 based on the fixation relationship information, and a control unit 45 controls the mode relating to imaging of the imaging apparatus 20 based on the determination result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Kazuma Akamatsu, Shunsuke Katsumata, Shiro Eshita, Megumi Takagi, Ayumi Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 10291835
    Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including: an image specification condition setting section that sets an image specification condition for an imaging apparatus; and an image specification instruction section that issues an image specification instruction to the imaging apparatus when the image specification condition is satisfied by the imaging apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Shunsuke Katsumata, Kazuma Akamatsu
  • Patent number: 10277723
    Abstract: An information acquiring device includes an information acquiring control circuit; or an information processing device includes an information processing circuit. The circuit prevents an operation of the information processing device and/or an information acquiring device based on the presence of a connection between the information acquiring device and the information processing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Kazuma Akamatsu, Shunsuke Katsumata, Shiro Eshita, Megumi Takagi, Ayumi Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 10277817
    Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus including: a determination unit configured to determine whether a mode in which an external apparatus is capable of detecting a state of an imaging unit is set according to a communication state through a wireless communication channel between the information processing apparatus and the external apparatus; and a controller configured to control an operation of the imaging unit based on a result of the determination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryogo Ito, Yoko Fukata, Keiji Okamoto, Kazuma Akamatsu