Patents by Inventor Shigeki Mori

Shigeki Mori 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: 11489998
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprises an obtainment unit configured to obtain defocus amounts at a plurality of positions within an image capturing range of the image capturing apparatus, and an output unit configured to obtain information instructing a rotation of the image capturing apparatus based on a difference between defocus amounts that the obtainment unit obtained, and output the obtained information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Shigeki Mori
  • Patent number: 11430092
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire images each of which is an image having a first data amount acquired through image-capturing, a detection unit configured to detect an attention target in each of the images, a specification unit configured to specify a geographical range based on a geographical position where the detected attention target exists, and a conversion unit configured to convert an image of at least a part of the images into an image having a second data amount that is smaller than the first data amount according to an inclusion relationship between the specified geographical range and a geographical position where each of the images having the first data amount is acquired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Shigeki Hirooka, Shigeki Mori
  • Patent number: 11381733
    Abstract: A camera platform apparatus (102) sequentially moves an image capturing direction of an image capturing apparatus (101) with respect to an object to be inspected. The image capturing apparatus (101) acquires a captured image of each section of the object by performing image capturing in each image capturing direction. A computational operation apparatus (103) records a focus control position for each section of the object whose image is captured by the image capturing apparatus (101) in each image capturing direction. In a case where AF is not successful when image capturing is performed on a section whose image is not yet captured, the computational operation apparatus (103) sets an allowable range of the focus control position for the section for which the AF is not successful based on the recorded focus control positions, and the computational operation apparatus (103) controls the image capturing apparatus (101) to perform focus BLK image capturing within the set range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Shigeki Mori
  • Publication number: 20220148208
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus according to the present invention includes: input means for inputting a distance information distribution calculated from an image captured by using an optical system that forms a field image on an imaging element of imaging means; estimation means for estimating a depth direction in the image from an imaging condition of the imaging means; and decision means for deciding, from a relationship between the distance information distribution and the estimated depth direction, an evaluation value indicating a deviation degree of the optical system and the imaging element from design positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Takashi Sasaki, Shigeki Mori
  • Publication number: 20210321033
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprises an obtainment unit configured to obtain defocus amounts at a plurality of positions within an image capturing range of the image capturing apparatus, and an output unit configured to obtain information instructing a rotation of the image capturing apparatus based on a difference between defocus amounts that the obtainment unit obtained, and output the obtained information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventor: Shigeki Mori
  • Publication number: 20200236294
    Abstract: A camera platform apparatus (102) sequentially moves an image capturing direction of an image capturing apparatus (101) with respect to an object to be inspected. The image capturing apparatus (101) acquires a captured image of each section of the object by performing image capturing in each image capturing direction. A computational operation apparatus (103) records a focus control position for each section of the object whose image is captured by the image capturing apparatus (101) in each image capturing direction. In a case where AF is not successful when image capturing is performed on a section whose image is not yet captured, the computational operation apparatus (103) sets an allowable range of the focus control position for the section for which the AF is not successful based on the recorded focus control positions, and the computational operation apparatus (103) controls the image capturing apparatus (101) to perform focus BLK image capturing within the set range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: Shigeki Mori
  • Patent number: 10705567
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a portable information apparatus and the docking device. The docking device includes an impact sound generation mechanism that generates an impact sound when the portable information apparatus is placed on an apparatus placement portion. The impact sound generation mechanism includes: a detector configured to detect that the portable information apparatus is placed on the apparatus placement portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Shibayama, Shigeki Mori, Toshihiro Inoue, Eiji Shinohara
  • Publication number: 20200126198
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire images each of which is an image having a first data amount acquired through image-capturing, a detection unit configured to detect an attention target in each of the images, a specification unit configured to specify a geographical range based on a geographical position where the detected attention target exists, and a conversion unit configured to convert an image of at least a part of the images into an image having a second data amount that is smaller than the first data amount according to an inclusion relationship between the specified geographical range and a geographical position where each of the images having the first data amount is acquired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Shigeki Hirooka, Shigeki Mori
  • Patent number: 10420230
    Abstract: A support can be easily attached to and is less likely to separate from an opening of a chassis of an electronic device. The support has a first elastic member having a recessed portion and configured to be fitted into the opening so that an opening surface of the recessed portion is directed to an inside of the chassis, and a second member having a protruding portion configured to be fitted into the recessed portion of the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Uchiyama, Shigehiro Horiuchi, Shigeki Mori, Tetsuya Ohtani, Hiroaki Agata
  • Patent number: 10352870
    Abstract: Improved wafer-scale testing of optoelectronic devices, such as CMOS image scan devices, is provided. A probe card includes an LED light source corresponding to each device under test in the wafer. The LED light sources provide light from a phosphor illuminated by the LED. A pinhole and lens arrangement is used to collimate the light provided to the devices under test. Uniformity of illumination can be provided by closed loop control of the LED light sources using internal optical signals as feedback signals, in combination with calibration data relating the optical signal values to emitted optical intensity. Uniformity of illumination can be further improved by providing a neutral density filter for each LED light source to improve uniformity from one source to another and/or to improve uniformity of the radiation pattern from each LED light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: FormFactor, Inc.
    Inventors: Nobuhiro Kawamata, Toshihiro Kasai, Hiromitsu Sasanami, Shigeki Mori
  • Patent number: 10269389
    Abstract: A video processing apparatus includes an input unit configured to input information instructing a focus position, in a first shooting, an acquisition unit configured, in a case in which the information instructing a focus position has been input by the input unit, to acquire position information indicating the instructed focus position, and time information indicating a time at which the focus position has been instructed, and a control unit configured to control a focus position in a second shooting based on the position information and the time information that have been acquired by the acquisition unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Shigeki Mori
  • Patent number: 10205869
    Abstract: A video processing apparatus controls an imaging apparatus capable of changing a focus position. A detection unit detects a focus position where a certain object is focused on. A controller controls the imaging apparatus such that a focus position in the imaging apparatus is changed to the focus position where the certain object is focused on which is detected by the detection unit in accordance with a certain operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Shigeki Mori
  • Patent number: 10146266
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus for reducing the load on mechanism parts and thickness, including a main unit chassis having keytops; a display chassis pivotably connected with the main unit chassis by hinge mechanisms; rubber domes urging the keytops in a direction to cause the keytops to project from an upper surface; an X slider sliding in the main unit chassis in synchronization with the pivoting movements of the main unit chassis and the display chassis; a key depressing mechanism and a link mechanism, causing the keytops to retract from the upper surface when the X slider slides in one direction, and causing the keytops to project from the upper surface when the X slider slides in the opposite direction; and an auxiliary elastic member urging the X slider in a direction to cause the X slider to slide in the one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Shibayama, Hiroaki Agata, Shigeki Mori, Kimio Kumada, Takane Fujino
  • Publication number: 20180164223
    Abstract: Improved wafer-scale testing of optoelectronic devices, such as CMOS image scan devices, is provided. A probe card includes an LED light source corresponding to each device under test in the wafer. The LED light sources provide light from a phosphor illuminated by the LED. A pinhole and lens arrangement is used to collimate the light provided to the devices under test. Uniformity of illumination can be provided by closed loop control of the LED light sources using internal optical signals as feedback signals, in combination with calibration data relating the optical signal values to emitted optical intensity. Uniformity of illumination can be further improved by providing a neutral density filter for each LED light source to improve uniformity from one source to another and/or to improve uniformity of the radiation pattern from each LED light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Nobuhiro Kawamata, Toshihiro Kasai, Hiromitsu Sasanami, Shigeki Mori
  • Patent number: 9978004
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to improve visibility for observation with naked eyes or for camera shooting without spoiling the appearance during marking inside a transparent medium using a laser. By irradiating an inside of a transparent medium with a laser, the present invention forms a micro-denatured region in each of a first layer and a second layer inside the medium. The micro-denatured regions in the respective layers are arranged out of alignment with each other on a two-dimensional plane (refer to FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takao Watanabe, Shigeki Mori, Ryo Imai, Koichi Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20180074557
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus for reducing the load on mechanism parts and thickness, including a main unit chassis having keytops; a display chassis pivotably connected with the main unit chassis by hinge mechanisms; rubber domes urging the keytops in a direction to cause the keytops to project from an upper surface; an X slider sliding in the main unit chassis in synchronization with the pivoting movements of the main unit chassis and the display chassis; a key depressing mechanism and a link mechanism, causing the keytops to retract from the upper surface when the X slider slides in one direction, and causing the keytops to project from the upper surface when the X slider slides in the opposite direction; and an auxiliary elastic member urging the X slider in a direction to cause the X slider to slide in the one direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Shibayama, Hiroaki Agata, Shigeki Mori, Kimio Kumada, Takane Fujino
  • Publication number: 20180077809
    Abstract: The present invention provides a support which can be easily attached to and is less likely to separate from an opening of a chassis of an electronic device. The support has a first elastic member having a recessed portion and configured to be fitted into the opening so that an opening surface of the recessed portion is directed to an inside of the chassis, and a second member having a protruding portion configured to be fitted into the recessed portion of the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Uchiyama, Shigehiro Horiuchi, Shigeki Mori, Tetsuya Ohtani, Hiroaki Agata
  • Patent number: 9860475
    Abstract: A video processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire annotation information corresponding to at least one associated video, which is associated with a video that is to be processed, and a display control unit configured to perform control to display, on a display screen for displaying the video that is to be processed, both the annotation information corresponding to the associated video acquired by the acquisition unit and the video that is to be processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Shigeki Mori
  • Patent number: 9852483
    Abstract: A plurality of forecast weather groups in a period comprising a plurality of days including a forecast target day for forecasting the electric power demand, and a plurality of actual weather groups in a period in a plurality of days in the past are set as the target period, and the similarity between the forecast weather group and the plurality of actual weather groups is calculated, a trend of a subsequent electric power demand is predicted based on the comparison of the plurality of calculated similarities whereby the electric power demand of a forecast target day is known.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Sawa, Shigeki Mori, Jun Yamazaki
  • Publication number: 20170364778
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to improve visibility for observation with naked eyes or for camera shooting without spoiling the appearance during marking inside a. transparent medium using a laser. By irradiating an inside of a transparent medium with a laser, the present invention forms a micro-denatured region in each of a first layer and a second layer inside the medium. The micro-denatured regions in the respective layers are arranged out of alignment with each other on a two-dimensional plane (refer to FIG. 1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Takao WATANABE, Shigeki MORI, Ryo IMAI, Koichi WATANABE