Patents by Inventor Satoshi Kito

Satoshi Kito 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: 9632398
    Abstract: A discharge lamp driving device includes a discharge lamp driving section configured to supply a driving current to a discharge lamp, the driving current being an alternating current for driving the discharge lamp, and a control section configured to control the discharge lamp driving section. The control section controls the discharge lamp driving section such that the driving current having a driving frequency different from a natural frequency of the discharge lamp and a frequency of 1/2n (n is a natural number) times the natural frequency is supplied to the discharge lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Satoshi Kito
  • Patent number: 9526157
    Abstract: A light source apparatus includes a discharge lamp including a light-emitting container having a cavity in which a discharge medium is enclosed, and a pair of electrodes disposed such that respective tip portions thereof oppose each other in the cavity, and a driving unit that supplies a driving current to the pair of electrodes. The driving current is generated by modulating amplitude of alternating current having a frequency not lower than 1 kHz and not higher than 10 GHz, such that a first section and a second section in which the amplitude is smaller than in the first section are alternately repeated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Junichi Suzuki, Satoshi Kito
  • Publication number: 20160360600
    Abstract: A discharge lamp driving device according to one aspect of the invention includes a discharge lamp driving section configured to supply a driving current to a discharge lamp including electrodes and a control section configured to control the discharge lamp driving section. The control section controls the discharge lamp driving section such that a mixed period is provided in which a first period in which an alternating current having a first frequency is supplied to the discharge lamp and a second period in which a direct current is supplied to the discharge lamp are alternately repeated. The first frequency includes a plurality of frequencies different from one another. The control section temporally changes the length of the first period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shun SATO, Junichi SUZUKI, Satoshi KITO
  • Patent number: 9491839
    Abstract: A light source device includes a discharge lamp including a pair of electrodes arranged to be opposed to each other in a hollow section in which a discharge medium is encapsulated and a driving device. The driving device includes a supplying unit configured to supply an alternating current having a frequency higher than 1 kHz to the pair of electrodes in a high-frequency period and a control unit configured to set at least a first frequency higher than 1 kHz and a second frequency higher than 1 kHz and different from the first frequency as the frequency of the alternating current, switch an alternating current having the first frequency and an alternating current having the second frequency in the high-frequency period, and control the supplying unit to repeat the high-frequency period to supply an alternating current to the pair of electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junichi Suzuki, Satoshi Kito, Norio Imaoka
  • Publication number: 20160320693
    Abstract: A discharge lamp driving device includes a discharge lamp driving unit configured to supply a driving current to a discharge lamp including electrodes, a controller configured to control the discharge lamp driving unit, and a voltage detection unit configured to detect an inter-electrode voltage of the discharge lamp, in which the controller controls the discharge lamp driving unit so that the driving current includes a hybrid period in which a first period for supplying an AC current with a first frequency to the discharge lamp and a second period for supplying a DC current to the discharge lamp are alternately repeated, in which the first frequency includes a plurality of different frequencies, and in which the controller changes the first frequency on the basis of at least one of the detected inter-electrode voltage and driving power supplied to the discharge lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shun SATO, Junichi SUZUKI, Satoshi KITO
  • Publication number: 20160274445
    Abstract: A projector according to an aspect of the invention includes a discharge lamp having a light emitting tube and configured to emit light, a light modulation device configured to modulate the light emitted from the discharge lamp in accordance with an image signal, a projection optical system configured to project the light modulated by the light modulation device, a first detection section configured to detect ultraviolet light out of the light emitted from the discharge lamp, and a control section configured to determine a deterioration state of the light emitting tube based on a light intensity of the ultraviolet light detected by the first detection section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Satoshi KITO
  • Patent number: 9146451
    Abstract: A light source device includes a discharge lamp, and a discharge lamp driving device that supplies a driving current to a pair of electrodes. The discharge lamp driving device includes an alternating current supply unit that supplies an alternating current with a frequency equal to or higher than 1 kHz and equal to or lower than 10 GHz to the electrodes, and a direct current supply unit that supplies a direct current to the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junichi Suzuki, Satoshi Kito
  • Publication number: 20150156853
    Abstract: A discharge lamp driving device includes a discharge lamp driving section configured to supply a driving current to a discharge lamp, the driving current being an alternating current for driving the discharge lamp, and a control section configured to control the discharge lamp driving section. The control section controls the discharge lamp driving section such that the driving current having a driving frequency different from a natural frequency of the discharge lamp and a frequency of 1/2n (n is a natural number) times the natural frequency is supplied to the discharge lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventor: Satoshi KITO
  • Patent number: 8888299
    Abstract: A light source device includes a discharge lamp that has a first electrode and a second electrode opposed to each other in a hollow portion in which a discharge medium is enclosed and a driving device that supplies a driving voltage to the first electrode and the second electrode. The driving voltage is applied to the discharge medium through the first electrode and the second electrode such that the discharge medium emits light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Junichi Suzuki, Satoshi Kito
  • Publication number: 20140226135
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a light source apparatus includes a discharge lamp with a pair of electrodes and a driving unit that supplies a driving current to the pair of electrodes. The driving unit includes an AC supplier that supplies an alternating current to the pair of electrodes and a DC supplier that supplies a direct current to the pair of electrodes. The AC supplier is configured to alternately repeat an AC supply section in which the alternating current is supplied and an AC stop section in which the supply of the alternating current is stopped. The DC supplier is configured to supply the direct current during a period corresponding to the AC stop section. A frequency of the direct current is not lower than 10 Hz and not higher than 1 kHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Junichi Suzuki, Satoshi Kito
  • Patent number: 8742697
    Abstract: A light source apparatus includes a discharge lamp including a light-emitting container, and a pair of electrodes disposed such that a respective tip portion thereof opposes each other in the light-emitting container, and a driving unit that supplies a driving current to the pair of electrodes. The driving unit includes an AC supplier that supplies an alternating current of a frequency not lower than 1 kHz and not higher than 10 GHz to the pair of electrodes and a DC supplier that supplies a direct current to the pair of electrodes. The AC supplier is configured so as to alternately repeat an AC supply section in which the alternating current is supplied and an AC stop section in which the supply of the alternating current is stopped, and the DC supplier is configured so as to supply the direct current during a period corresponding to the AC stop section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Junichi Suzuki, Satoshi Kito
  • Publication number: 20140063471
    Abstract: A light source device includes a discharge lamp including a pair of electrodes arranged to be opposed to each other in a hollow section in which a discharge medium is encapsulated and a driving device. The driving device includes a supplying unit configured to supply an alternating current having a frequency higher than 1 kHz to the pair of electrodes in a high-frequency period and a control unit configured to set at least a first frequency higher than 1 kHz and a second frequency higher than 1 kHz and different from the first frequency as the frequency of the alternating current, switch an alternating current having the first frequency and an alternating current having the second frequency in the high-frequency period, and control the supplying unit to repeat the high-frequency period to supply an alternating current to the pair of electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junichi SUZUKI, Satoshi KITO, Norio IMAOKA
  • Patent number: 8459842
    Abstract: A light source device includes: a microwave power source which generates microwaves; a central conductor which radiates the microwaves; and a light emitter which emits light by receiving the microwaves, wherein the central conductor and the light emitter are spaced from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Satoshi Kito, Junichi Suzuki, Norio Imaoka
  • Publication number: 20130050662
    Abstract: A light source device includes a discharge lamp, and a discharge lamp driving device that supplies a driving current to a pair of electrodes. The discharge lamp driving device includes an alternating current supply unit that supplies an alternating current with a frequency equal to or higher than 1 kHz and equal to or lower than 10 GHz to the electrodes, and a direct current supply unit that supplies a direct current to the electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junichi SUZUKI, Satoshi KITO
  • Publication number: 20130050661
    Abstract: A light source device includes a discharge lamp that has a first electrode and a second electrode opposed to each other in a hollow portion in which a discharge medium is enclosed and a driving device that supplies a driving voltage to the first electrode and the second electrode. The driving voltage is applied to the discharge medium through the first electrode and the second electrode such that the discharge medium emits light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junichi SUZUKI, Satoshi KITO
  • Publication number: 20130038844
    Abstract: A light source device including a discharge lamp that has a first electrode and a second electrode opposed to each other in a hollow portion in which a discharge medium is enclosed; and a driving device that supplies a driving voltage to the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the driving voltage is applied to the discharge medium through the first electrode and the second electrode such that the discharge medium emits light, wherein the driving device changes a relative potential of the first electrode with respect to the second electrode at a plurality of frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junichi SUZUKI, Satoshi KITO
  • Publication number: 20130027674
    Abstract: A light source apparatus includes a discharge lamp including a light-emitting container having a cavity in which a discharge medium is enclosed, and a pair of electrodes disposed such that respective tip portions thereof oppose each other in the cavity, and a driving unit that supplies a driving current to the pair of electrodes. The driving current is generated by modulating amplitude of alternating current having a frequency not lower than 1 kHz and not higher than 10 GHz, such that a first section and a second section in which the amplitude is smaller than in the first section are alternately repeated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Junichi Suzuki, Satoshi Kito
  • Publication number: 20120319599
    Abstract: A light source apparatus includes a discharge lamp including a light-emitting container, and a pair of electrodes disposed such that a respective tip portion thereof opposes each other in the light-emitting container, and a driving unit that supplies a driving current to the pair of electrodes. The driving unit includes an AC supplier that supplies an alternating current of a frequency not lower than 1 kHz and not higher than 10 GHz to the pair of electrodes and a DC supplier that supplies a direct current to the pair of electrodes. The AC supplier is configured so as to alternately repeat an AC supply section in which the alternating current is supplied and an AC stop section in which the supply of the alternating current is stopped, and the DC supplier is configured so as to supply the direct current during a period corresponding to the AC stop section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Junichi Suzuki, Satoshi Kito
  • Patent number: 8227732
    Abstract: A light source device includes an elliptical resonator, an electric discharge lamp that has an electric discharge tube and an electrode connected to the electric discharge tube and is disposed at one of two confocal points of the elliptical resonator, and a power supply antenna that supplies a microwave to the electric discharge lamp and is disposed at the other confocal point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Satoshi Kito, Junichi Suzuki, Norio Imaoka, Satoshi Fujii
  • Publication number: 20110204809
    Abstract: A light source device includes: a microwave power source which generates microwaves; a central conductor which radiates the microwaves; and a light emitter which emits light by receiving the microwaves, wherein the central conductor and the light emitter are spaced from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Satoshi KITO, Junichi SUZUKI, Norio IMAOKA