Patents by Inventor Sakiko Narumi

Sakiko Narumi 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).

  • Device and method for creating photo album
    Patent number: 8571275
    Abstract: A device for automatically creating a photo album is disclosed. A face detection unit detects faces from an inputted image, an inclination determining unit determines an inclination of the inputted image based on inclinations of the faces, a temporary trimming reference area determining unit determines a trimming reference area containing one or more of the faces, a temporary trimming reference point determining unit determines a trimming reference point in the trimming reference area, an image rotating unit rotates the inputted image depending on the inclination of the inputted image, a trimming unit sets in the inputted image a layout frame of an image insertion area of a photo album template such that the layout reference point is positioned on the trimming reference point and the trimming reference area is contained within the layout frame and carries out trimming, and a template composition unit combines the trimmed area with the template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Masayuki Ryuto, Kei Yamaji, Sakiko Narumi, Ryo Tabata
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CREATING PHOTO ALBUM
    Publication number: 20120148121
    Abstract: A device for automatically creating a photo album is disclosed. A face detection unit detects faces from an inputted image, an inclination determining unit determines an inclination of the inputted image based on inclinations of the faces, a temporary trimming reference area determining unit determines a trimming reference area containing one or more of the faces, a temporary trimming reference point determining unit determines a trimming reference point in the trimming reference area, an image rotating unit rotates the inputted image depending on the inclination of the inputted image, a trimming unit sets in the inputted image a layout frame of an image insertion area of a photo album template such that the layout reference point is positioned on the trimming reference point and the trimming reference area is contained within the layout frame and carries out trimming, and a template composition unit combines the trimmed area with the template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Masayuki RYUTO, Kei Yamaji, Sakiko Narumi, Ryo Tabata
  • Device and method for creating photo album
    Patent number: 8139826
    Abstract: A device for automatically creating a photo album is disclosed. A face detection unit detects faces from an inputted image, an inclination determining unit determines an inclination of the inputted image based on inclinations of the faces, a temporary trimming reference area determining unit determines a trimming reference area containing one or more of the faces, a temporary trimming reference point determining unit determines a trimming reference point in the trimming reference area, an image rotating unit rotates the inputted image depending on the inclination of the inputted image, a trimming unit sets in the inputted image a layout frame of an image insertion area of a photo album template such that the layout reference point is positioned on the trimming reference point and the trimming reference area is contained within the layout frame and carries out trimming, and a template composition unit combines the trimmed area with the template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Fujifilm Corporation
    Inventors: Masayuki Ryuto, Kei Yamaji, Sakiko Narumi, Ryo Tabata
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CREATING PHOTO ALBUM
    Publication number: 20080304718
    Abstract: A device for automatically creating a photo album is disclosed. A face detection unit detects faces from an inputted image, an inclination determining unit determines an inclination of the inputted image based on inclinations of the faces, a temporary trimming reference area determining unit determines a trimming reference area containing one or more of the faces, a temporary trimming reference point determining unit determines a trimming reference point in the trimming reference area, an image rotating unit rotates the inputted image depending on the inclination of the inputted image, a trimming unit sets in the inputted image a layout frame of an image insertion area of a photo album template such that the layout reference point is positioned on the trimming reference point and the trimming reference area is contained within the layout frame and carries out trimming, and a template composition unit combines the trimmed area with the template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Masayuki Ryuto, Kei Yamaji, Sakiko Narumi, Ryo Tabata