Patents by Inventor Ryoji Kuroda

Ryoji Kuroda 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: 11912053
    Abstract: To provide a coating liquid for release layer with which a release layer having a small variation in the performance difference can be stably formed, to provide a method for producing a thermal transfer sheet using this coating liquid for release layer, and to provide a thermal transfer sheet having stable releasability. A thermal transfer sheet having a substrate, a release layer provided on the substrate, and a transfer layer provided on the release layer, wherein the transfer layer is provided peelably from the release layer, and the release layer contains a silsesquioxane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuya Yoshida, Tomohiko Imoda, Yoshihiro Imakura, Yasuyuki Shouji, Daisuke Fukui, Ryoji Hattori, Koichiro Kuroda
  • Publication number: 20220305392
    Abstract: A game operating device (controller) includes a longitudinal housing, and a holding portion held by hand to be wrapped by its palm it is formed in the housing. A direction switch is provided on an upper surface at a position where it can be operated by thumb of the hand holding the holding portion, and a start switch and a select switch are provided backward thereof. An X button 46 and a Y button are further arranged in line on the upper surface of the housing. An imaging information arithmetic unit is provided at a front end of the housing in a longitudinal direction in such a manner that an imaging device thereof is exposed from a front-end surface. A concave portion is formed on a lower surface at a position corresponding to the direction switch. The concave portion includes a valley and two inclined surfaces. An A button capable of being operated by index finger of the hand holding the holding portion is provided on the backward inclined surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Akio IKEDA, Ryoji KURODA, Masahiro URATA, Kuniaki ITO
  • Patent number: 11358027
    Abstract: A non-limiting example training instrument comprises a hollow main body formed of an aluminum alloy. The main body is constituted by two gripping portions opposite to each other with a space therebetween and a coupling portion coupling the two gripping portions. A load sensor is arranged in the coupling portion inside the main body. The load sensor is a load cell, a strain gauge affixed to an interior of the main body, and a part of the main body to which the strain gauge is affixed functions as a strain body. Therefore, if a user applies a force so as to bring the two gripping portions close to each other or a force so as to move the two gripping portions away from each other, a load thereof is detected by the load sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryoji Kuroda, Shinji Yamamoto, Hiroki Ikuta, Takanori Okamura, Xiaoming Jin, Hitoshi Tsuchiya, Kazuhiro Hosoi, Satoru Osako
  • Publication number: 20210077859
    Abstract: A non-limiting example training instrument comprises a hollow main body formed of an aluminum alloy. The main body is constituted by two gripping portions opposite to each other with a space therebetween and a coupling portion coupling the two gripping portions. A load sensor is arranged in the coupling portion inside the main body. The load sensor is a load cell, a strain gauge affixed to an interior of the main body, and a part of the main body to which the strain gauge is affixed functions as a strain body. Therefore, if a user applies a force so as to bring the two gripping portions close to each other or a force so as to move the two gripping portions away from each other, a load thereof is detected by the load sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Ryoji KURODA, Shinji YAMAMOTO, Hiroki IKUTA, Takanori OKAMURA, Xiaoming JIN, Hitoshi TSUCHIYA, Kazuhiro HOSOI, Satoru OSAKO
  • Patent number: 10881909
    Abstract: A non-limiting example training instrument comprises a hollow main body formed of an aluminum alloy. The main body is constituted by two gripping portions opposite to each other with a space therebetween and a coupling portion coupling the two gripping portions. A load sensor is arranged in the coupling portion inside the main body. The load sensor is a load cell, a strain gauge affixed to an interior of the main body, and a part of the main body to which the strain gauge is affixed functions as a strain body. Therefore, if a user applies a force so as to bring the two gripping portions close to each other or a force so as to move the two gripping portions away from each other, a load thereof is detected by the load sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryoji Kuroda, Shinji Yamamoto, Hiroki Ikuta, Takanori Okamura, Xiaoming Jin, Hitoshi Tsuchiya, Kazuhiro Hosoi, Satoru Osako
  • Publication number: 20200254351
    Abstract: A game operating device (controller) includes a longitudinal housing, and a holding portion held by hand to be wrapped by its palm it is formed in the housing. A direction switch is provided on an upper surface at a position where it can be operated by thumb of the hand holding the holding portion, and a start switch and a select switch are provided backward thereof. An X button 46 and a Y button are further arranged in line on the upper surface of the housing. An imaging information arithmetic unit is provided at a front end of the housing in a longitudinal direction in such a manner that an imaging device thereof is exposed from a front-end surface. A concave portion is formed on a lower surface at a position corresponding to the direction switch. The concave portion includes a valley and two inclined surfaces. An A button capable of being operated by index finger of the hand holding the holding portion is provided on the backward inclined surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Akio IKEDA, Ryoji KURODA, Masahiro URATA, Kuniaki ITO
  • Patent number: 10661183
    Abstract: A game operating device (controller) includes a longitudinal housing, and a holding portion held by hand to be wrapped by its palm it is formed in the housing. A direction switch is provided on an upper surface at a position where it can be operated by thumb of the hand holding the holding portion, and a start switch and a select switch are provided backward thereof. An X button 46 and a Y button are further arranged in line on the upper surface of the housing. An imaging information arithmetic unit is provided at a front end of the housing in a longitudinal direction in such a manner that an imaging device thereof is exposed from a front-end surface. A concave portion is formed on a lower surface at a position corresponding to the direction switch. The concave portion includes a valley and two inclined surfaces. An A button capable of being operated by index finger of the hand holding the holding portion is provided on the backward inclined surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akio Ikeda, Ryoji Kuroda, Masahiro Urata, Kuniaki Ito
  • Publication number: 20200016460
    Abstract: A non-limiting example training instrument comprises a hollow main body formed of an aluminum alloy. The main body is constituted by two gripping portions opposite to each other with a space therebetween and a coupling portion coupling the two gripping portions. A load sensor is arranged in the coupling portion inside the main body. The load sensor is a load cell, a strain gauge affixed to an interior of the main body, and a part of the main body to which the strain gauge is affixed functions as a strain body. Therefore, if a user applies a force so as to bring the two gripping portions close to each other or a force so as to move the two gripping portions away from each other, a load thereof is detected by the load sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Ryoji KURODA, Shinji YAMAMOTO, Hiroki IKUTA, Takanori OKAMURA, Xiaoming JIN, Hitoshi TSUCHIYA, Kazuhiro HOSOI, Satoru OSAKO
  • Patent number: 10471303
    Abstract: A non-limiting example training instrument comprises a hollow main body formed of an aluminum alloy. The main body is constituted by two gripping portions opposite to each other with a space therebetween and a coupling portion coupling the two gripping portions. A load sensor is arranged in the coupling portion inside the main body. The load sensor is a load cell, a strain gauge affixed to an interior of the main body, and a part of the main body to which the strain gauge is affixed functions as a strain body. Therefore, if a user applies a force so as to bring the two gripping portions close to each other or a force so as to move the two gripping portions away from each other, a load thereof is detected by the load sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryoji Kuroda, Hiroki Ikuta, Shinji Yamamoto, Takanori Okamura, Xiaoming Jin, Hitoshi Tsuchiya, Kazuhiro Hosoi, Satoru Osako
  • Patent number: 10412084
    Abstract: In this information processing system including a server, a communication terminal communicable with the server via the Internet, and a peripheral device capable of performing short-range wireless communication with the communication terminal, the peripheral device transmits, to the server, device identification information which is information capable of uniquely identifying the peripheral device. On the basis of the transmitted device identification information, the server determines whether the peripheral device is a peripheral device whose connection to the communication terminal is permissible, and when such connection is permissible, the server transmits connection permission information indicating that the connection to the communication terminal is permitted. Then, the peripheral device executes a setting process for enabling the connection to the communication terminal on the basis of the connection permission information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yohei Kojima, Ryoji Kuroda, Tatsuhiro Shirai, Jumpei Wada
  • Patent number: 10341313
    Abstract: This first communication section transmits, to an authentication server, an encryption key, identification information capable of uniquely identifying a peripheral device, and signature information of the identification information. A second communication section receives data based on an authentication process performed in the authentication server on the basis of the identification information and the signature information transmitted by the first communication section, then, encrypts second data transmission request information, and transmits the encrypted request information to the authentication server. A third communication section receives second data which is encrypted and transmitted from the authentication server in response to the request information transmitted by the second communication section, then decrypts the second data, and transmits the decrypted second data to the authentication server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yohei Kojima, Ryoji Kuroda, Tatsuhiro Shirai, Jumpei Wada
  • Patent number: 10291412
    Abstract: An information processing system is provided that includes a server, a communication terminal, and a peripheral device. The peripheral device includes a secure storage section with a secure region. The secure region is accessible by internal component of the peripheral device. Certificate data is read out from the secure region and transmitted to the server. The server performs authentication, on the basis of the certificate data, regarding whether the peripheral device is a peripheral device whose connection to the communication terminal is permissible. In response to authentication of the peripheral device, execution of a process that involves transmission and reception of encrypted data is permitted between the peripheral device and the communication terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yohei Kojima, Ryoji Kuroda, Tatsuhiro Shirai
  • Publication number: 20190111348
    Abstract: A game operating device (controller) includes a longitudinal housing, and a holding portion held by hand to be wrapped by its palm it is formed in the housing. A direction switch is provided on an upper surface at a position where it can be operated by thumb of the hand holding the holding portion, and a start switch and a select switch are provided backward thereof. An X button 46 and a Y button are further arranged in line on the upper surface of the housing. An imaging information arithmetic unit is provided at a front end of the housing in a longitudinal direction in such a manner that an imaging device thereof is exposed from a front-end surface. A concave portion is formed on a lower surface at a position corresponding to the direction switch. The concave portion includes a valley and two inclined surfaces. An A button capable of being operated by index finger of the hand holding the holding portion is provided on the backward inclined surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Akio IKEDA, Ryoji KURODA, Masahiro URATA, Kuniaki ITO
  • Patent number: 10238978
    Abstract: A game operating device (controller) includes a longitudinal housing, and a holding portion held by hand to be wrapped by its palm it is formed in the housing. A direction switch is provided on an upper surface at a position where it can be operated by thumb of the hand holding the holding portion, and a start switch and a select switch are provided backward thereof. An X button 46 and a Y button are further arranged in line on the upper surface of the housing. An imaging information arithmetic unit is provided at a front end of the housing in a longitudinal direction in such a manner that an imaging device thereof is exposed from a front-end surface. A concave portion is formed on a lower surface at a position corresponding to the direction switch. The concave portion includes a valley and two inclined surfaces. An A button capable of being operated by index finger of the hand holding the holding portion is provided on the backward inclined surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akio Ikeda, Ryoji Kuroda, Masahiro Urata, Kuniaki Ito
  • Patent number: 10155170
    Abstract: A gaming device has a holding portion comprising a left side portion and a right side portion configured to detachably hold an electronic device that includes an input device located on a control surface of the electronic device and configured to receive user input. The gaming device includes a first input device configured to receive directional input, second through sixth input devices, a cross key configured to receive user input and located on the first surface of a left side portion, and an arrangement of four input buttons configured to receive user input and located on the first surface of the right side portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akio Ikeda, Ryoji Kuroda, Masahiro Urata, Kuniaki Ito
  • Publication number: 20180256990
    Abstract: A gaming device has a holding portion comprising a left side portion and a right side portion configured to detachably hold an electronic device that includes an input device located on a control surface of the electronic device and configured to receive user input. The gaming device includes a first input device configured to receive directional input, second through sixth input devices, a cross key configured to receive user input and located on the first surface of a left side portion, and an arrangement of four input buttons configured to receive user input and located on the first surface of the right side portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Akio IKEDA, Ryoji KURODA, Masahiro URATA, Kuniaki ITO
  • Publication number: 20170225083
    Abstract: A game operating device (controller) includes a longitudinal housing, and a holding portion held by hand to be wrapped by its palm it is formed in the housing. A direction switch is provided on an upper surface at a position where it can be operated by thumb of the hand holding the holding portion, and a start switch and a select switch are provided backward thereof. An X button 46 and a Y button are further arranged in line on the upper surface of the housing. An imaging information arithmetic unit is provided at a front end of the housing in a longitudinal direction in such a manner that an imaging device thereof is exposed from a front-end surface. A concave portion is formed on a lower surface at a position corresponding to the direction switch. The concave portion includes a valley and two inclined surfaces. An A button capable of being operated by index finger of the hand holding the holding portion is provided on the backward inclined surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Akio IKEDA, Ryoji KURODA, Masahiro URATA, Kuniaki ITO
  • Publication number: 20170216670
    Abstract: A non-limiting example training instrument comprises a hollow main body formed of an aluminum alloy. The main body is constituted by two gripping portions opposite to each other with a space therebetween and a coupling portion coupling the two gripping portions. A load sensor is arranged in the coupling portion inside the main body. The load sensor is a load cell, a strain gauge affixed to an interior of the main body, and a part of the main body to which the strain gauge is affixed functions as a strain body. Therefore, if a user applies a force so as to bring the two gripping portions close to each other or a force so as to move the two gripping portions away from each other, a load thereof is detected by the load sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Ryoji KURODA, Shinji YAMAMOTO
  • Patent number: 9700806
    Abstract: A game operating device (controller) includes a longitudinal housing, and a holding portion held by hand to be wrapped by its palm it is formed in the housing. A direction switch is provided on an upper surface at a position where it can be operated by thumb of the hand holding the holding portion, and a start switch and a select switch are provided backward thereof. An X button 46 and a Y button are further arranged in line on the upper surface of the housing. An imaging information arithmetic unit is provided at a front end of the housing in a longitudinal direction in such a manner that an imaging device thereof is exposed from a front-end surface. A concave portion is formed on a lower surface at a position corresponding to the direction switch. The concave portion includes a valley and two inclined surfaces. An A button capable of being operated by index finger of the hand holding the holding portion is provided on the backward inclined surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akio Ikeda, Ryoji Kuroda, Masahiro Urata, Kuniaki Ito
  • Publication number: 20170099288
    Abstract: In this information processing system including a server, a communication terminal communicable with the server via the Internet, and a peripheral device capable of performing short-range wireless communication with the communication terminal, the peripheral device transmits, to the server, device identification information which is information capable of uniquely identifying the peripheral device. On the basis of the transmitted device identification information, the server determines whether the peripheral device is a peripheral device whose connection to the communication terminal is permissible, and when such connection is permissible, the server transmits connection permission information indicating that the connection to the communication terminal is permitted. Then, the peripheral device executes a setting process for enabling the connection to the communication terminal on the basis of the connection permission information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Yohei KOJIMA, Ryoji KURODA, Tatsuhiro SHIRAI, Jumpei WADA