Patents by Inventor Shigenobu Kimura
Shigenobu Kimura 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).
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Publication number: 20240081749Abstract: A health assessment system includes a processor that acquires biometric measurement data measured by a wearable terminal worn by a target person, the biometric measurement data being biometric data of the target person; generates complementary biometric data for complementing the biometric measurement data in a missing period in which the acquisition unit is not able to acquire the biometric measurement data from the wearable terminal; and assesses a health condition of the target person based on the biometric measurement data and the complementary biometric data, the processor acquires exercise information, which is information about exercise of the target person, from a mobile terminal carried by the target person, generates the complementary biometric data in the missing period, based on the exercise information of the target person which is obtained from the mobile terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Keisuke Nakamura, Satoru Shinkawa, Tomohiro Imai, Shigenobu Mitsuzawa, Hideki Sakai, Hiroshi Ono, Masahiro Kimura
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Publication number: 20240083245Abstract: A driver support system includes: an acquisition unit that acquires biometric data of a driver of a moving object; an evaluation unit that evaluates a health condition of the driver; and an interactive response unit that executes an interaction operation for interactive response with the driver using an HMI device mounted on the moving object, the evaluation unit being configured to; when estimating based on the biometric data for the driver that the health condition of the driver is poor, instruct the interactive response unit to execute the interaction operation, thereby acquiring a response input, which is a response of the driver to a response facilitating output that facilitates the driver to respond in the interaction operation; and determine the health condition of the driver based on a degree of suitability of the response input to the response facilitating output.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Keisuke Nakamura, Satoru Shinkawa, Tomohiro Imai, Shigenobu Mitsuzawa, Hideki Sakai, Hiroshi Ono, Masahiro Kimura
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Patent number: 9503119Abstract: A switched current pipeline analog-to-digital converter (ADC) integrated circuit. The integrated circuit comprises a track and hold circuit (T/H) and a residue amplifier. The T/H is configured to generate a differential output of the T/H based on an analog input. The residue amplifier is coupled to the T/H, configured to capture a sample of a common mode signal of the differential output of the T/H during a periodic pulse interval, wherein the pulse interval is less than half of the time duration of the period of the pulse, configured to generate a corrected input common mode feedback signal based in part on the sample of the common mode signal of the differential output of the T/H, and configured to generate a differential output of the residue amplifier based on the differential output of the T/H and based on the corrected input common mode feedback signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Jesse Coulon, Manar El-Chammas, Xiaopeng Li, Shigenobu Kimura
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Publication number: 20150349795Abstract: A switched current pipeline analog-to-digital converter (ADC) integrated circuit. The integrated circuit comprises a track and hold circuit (T/H) and a residue amplifier. The T/H is configured to generate a differential output of the T/H based on an analog input. The residue amplifier is coupled to the T/H, configured to capture a sample of a common mode signal of the differential output of the T/H during a periodic pulse interval, wherein the pulse interval is less than half of the time duration of the period of the pulse, configured to generate a corrected input common mode feedback signal based in part on the sample of the common mode signal of the differential output of the T/H, and configured to generate a differential output of the residue amplifier based on the differential output of the T/H and based on the corrected input common mode feedback signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Jesse COULON, Manar EL-CHAMMAS, Xiaopeng LI, Shigenobu KIMURA
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Patent number: 9103477Abstract: In a strap-band type connecting device (1), provided is a housing (4) work-hardened and has a bottomed frame (4c) having a frame portion (4b) and a bottom base (4a) in one piece. The housing (4) has a strength and rigidity higher enough to resist a torsional force (K) when a rod screw (9) is rotationally operated. Even when the rod screw (9) is rotationally operated accidentally with a magnitude more than an allowable amount of torque, it is possible for the housing (4) to resist the torsional force (K) with a sufficient strength insured, so as to keep the strap band (3) winding around the connection hose (2) in a favorable condition for an extended period of time.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Sogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryuichi Takagi, Shigenobu Kimura
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Patent number: 8806721Abstract: In a strap-band type connecting device (1), a strap band (3) has an array of teeth (8), each of which forms a bridged brace (10) between the neighboring slits (8a) to make a helical thread (9a) engage with the bridged brace (10) when a rod screw (9) is brought at the helical thread (9a) into engagement with the slits (8a) within a housing (4). The bridged brace (10) is curvedly deformed to provide a width-reduced groove (10a) in its lengthwise direction (P) so as to form a cross piece segment (11, 13), a geometrical moment of inertia of which increases along a circumferential direction (R) of the strap band (3) with a sufficient rigidity provided to resist against a bending force from the helical thread (9a) upon rotationally operating the rod screw (9).Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Sogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryuichi Takagi, Shigenobu Kimura
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Publication number: 20140123441Abstract: In a strap-band type connecting device (1), provided is a housing (4) work-hardened and has a bottomed frame (4c) having a frame portion (4b) and a bottom base (4a) in one piece. The housing (4) has a strength and rigidity higher enough to resist a torsional force (K) when a rod screw (9) is rotationally operated. Even when the rod screw (9) is rotationally operated accidentally with a magnitude more than an allowable amount of torque, it is possible for the housing (4) to resist the torsional force (K) with a sufficient strength insured, so as to keep the strap band (3) winding around the connection hose (2) in a favorable condition for an extended period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SOGYO CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryuichi Takagi, Shigenobu Kimura
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Publication number: 20140123442Abstract: In a strap-band type connecting device (1), a strap band (3) has an array of teeth (8), each of which forms a bridged brace (10) between the neighboring slits (8a) to make a helical thread (9a) engage with the bridged brace (10) when a rod screw (9) is brought at the helical thread (9a) into engagement with the slits (8a) within a housing (4). The bridged brace (10) is curvedly deformed to provide a width-reduced groove (10a) in its lengthwise direction (P) so as to form a cross piece segment (11, 13), a geometrical moment of inertia of which increases along a circumferential direction (R) of the strap band (3) with a sufficient rigidity provided to resist against a bending force from the helical thread (9a) upon rotationally operating the rod screw (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SOGYO CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryuichi Takagi, Shigenobu Kimura
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Publication number: 20030072718Abstract: According to the present invention, methods and compositions are provided for spray-dried, interferon-based dry powder compositions, particularly interferon-beta. The compositions are useful for treating conditions in humans that are responsive to treatment with interferons. In particular, the methods of the present invention rely on spray drying to produce stable, high-potency dry powder formulations of interferons, including but not limited to IFN-beta. Surprisingly, it has been found that IFN can be prepared in high potency, dry powder formulations by spray drying. Such dry powder formulations find particular utility in the pulmonary delivery of IFN.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Robert M. Platz, Shigenobu Kimura, Yu-Jchiro Satoh, Linda C. Foster
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Publication number: 20030035778Abstract: According to the present invention, methods and compositions are provided for spray-dried, interferon-based dry powder compositions, particularly interferon-beta. The compositions are useful for treating conditions in humans that are responsive to treatment with interferons. In particular, the methods of the present invention rely on spray drying to produce stable, high-potency dry powder formulations of interferons, including but not limited to IFN-beta. Surprisingly, it has been found that IFN can be prepared in high potency, dry powder formulations by spray drying. Such dry powder formulations find particular utility in the pulmonary delivery of IFN.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Robert Platz, Shigenobu Kimura, Yu-Ichiro Satoh, Linda C. Foster
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Publication number: 20030020143Abstract: An MOS-type semiconductor device comprises two semiconductors separated by an insulator. The two semiconductors comprise monocrystal semiconductors, each having a crystallographic orientation with respect to the insulator (or other crystallographic/semiconductor property) different to the crystallographic orientation (or other respective property) of the other semiconductor. This arrangement of crystallographic orientations (and other crystallographic/semiconductor properties) can yield reduced unintended electron tunneling or current leakage through the insulator vis a vis a semiconductor device in which such an arrangement is not used. Methods for forming the MOS-type semiconductor devices of the invention are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Tatsuo Shimizu, Mieko Matsumura, Shigenobu Kimura, Yutaka Hirose, Yasuhiro Nishioka
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Patent number: 6479049Abstract: According to the present invention, methods and compositions are provided for spray-dried, interferon-based dry powder compositions, particularly interferon-beta. The compositions are useful for treating conditions in humans that are responsive to treatment with interferons. In particular, the methods of the present invention rely on spray drying to produce stable, high-potency dry powder formulations of interferons, including but not limited to IFN-beta. Surprisingly, it has been found that IFN can be prepared in high potency, dry powder formulations by spray drying. Such dry powder formulations find particular utility in the pulmonary delivery of IFN.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Platz, Shigenobu Kimura, Yu-ichiro Satoh, Linda C. Foster
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Patent number: 6476462Abstract: An MOS-type semiconductor device comprises two semiconductors separated by an insulator. The two semiconductors comprise monocrystal semiconductors, each having a crystallographic orientation with respect to the insulator (or other crystallographic/semiconductor property) different to the crystallographic orientation (or other respective property) of the other semiconductor. This arrangement of crystallographic orientations (and other crystallographic/semiconductor properties) can yield reduced unintended electron tunneling or current leakage through the insulator vis a vis a semiconductor device in which such an arrangement is not used. Methods for forming the MOS-type semiconductor devices of the invention are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Tatsuo Shimizu, Mieko Matsumura, Shigenobu Kimura, Yutaka Hirose, Yasuhiro Nishioka
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Publication number: 20010030354Abstract: An MOS-type semiconductor device comprises two semiconductors separated by an insulator. The two semiconductors comprise monocrystal semiconductors, each having a crystallographic orientation with respect to the insulator (or other crystallographic/semiconductor property) different to the crystallographic orientation (or other respective property) of the other semiconductor. This arrangement of crystallographic orientations (and other crystallographic/semiconductor properties) can yield reduced unintended electron tunneling or current leakage through the insulator vis à vis a semiconductor device in which such an arrangement is not used. Methods for forming the MOS-type semiconductor devices of the invention are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2000Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Tatsuo Shimizu, Mieko Matsumura, Shigenobu Kimura, Yutaka Hirose, Yasuhiro Nishioka
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Patent number: 6231851Abstract: According to the present invention, methods and compositions are provided for spray-dried, interferon-based dry powder compositions, particularly interferon-beta. The compositions are useful for treating conditions in humans that are responsive to treatment with interferons. In particular, the methods of the present invention rely on spray drying to produce stable, high-potency dry powder formulations of interferons, including but not limited to IFN-beta. Surprisingly, it has been found that IFN can be prepared in high potency, dry powder formulations by spray drying. Such dry powder formulations find particular utility in the pulmonary delivery of IFN.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1997Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Inhale Therapeutic SystemsInventors: Robert M. Platz, Shigenobu Kimura, Yu-ichiro Satoh, Linda C. Foster
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Patent number: 6123936Abstract: According to the present invention, methods and compositions are provided for spray-dried, interferon-based dry powder compositions, particularly interferon-beta. The compositions are useful for treating conditions in humans that are responsive to treatment with interferons. In particular, the methods of the present invention rely on spray drying to produce stable, high-potency dry powder formulations of interferons, including but not limited to IFN-beta. Surprisingly, it has been found that IFN can be prepared in high potency, dry powder formulations by spray drying. Such dry powder formulations find particular utility in the pulmonary delivery of IFN.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Inhale Therapeutics Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Platz, Shigenobu Kimura, Yu-ichiro Satoh, Linda C. Foster
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Patent number: 5974154Abstract: In an echo effector for imparting an echo effect to an audio signal based on values of a plurality of parameters, a memory is provided for memorizing an interrelationship among the plurality of the parameters which are mutually related to each other. A dial is actuated for independently setting one or more of the parameters to desired values. A microcomputer dependently sets the remaining parameters to appropriate values according to the desired values and the memorized interrelationship. Further, in a sound field effector operative according to a selected program for creating an effect simulative of a sound field in matching with a room situation under which the effector is installed, a program memory stores a plurality of programs which can be selected in terms of types of sound fields and types of room situations. A first switch is operated for designating a desired type of a sound field. A second switch is operated for designating a desired type of a room situation.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1995Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Yamaha CorporationInventors: Yuichi Nagata, Satoshi Suzuki, Morito Yamada, Masao Yoshida, Mikio Kitano, Kiyoto Kuroiwa, Shigenobu Kimura
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Patent number: 5729614Abstract: In an apparatus for amplifying a sound while suppressing a howling noise, a microphone collects a sound and converts the collected sound into a corresponding input signal. An amplifier amplifies the input signal to generate the sound through a loudspeaker. A plurality of equalizers are interposed between the microphone and the amplifier, each equalizer having a variable attenuation frequency for attenuatively filtering the input signal around the attenuation frequency. Detection is conducted for detecting a plurality of noise spectrum peaks of the howling noise contained in the collected sound. Then, an adjustment is conducted adjusting respective variable attenuation frequencies of the plurality of the equalizers correspondingly to the plurality of the detected noise spectrum peaks to thereby remove the howling noise from the generated sound.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1995Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: Yamaha CorporationInventors: Yuichi Nagata, Satoshi Suzuki, Morito Yamada, Masao Yoshida, Mikio Kitano, Kiyoto Kuroiwa, Shigenobu Kimura
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Patent number: 5710823Abstract: A howling prevention apparatus prevents a howling noise which is generated in a sound amplification system using a microphone and a loudspeaker. The howling prevention apparatus utilizes a plural number of first to n-th equalizers, which have a variable frequency response and which modulate an output of the microphone. A detector detects a frequency point at which a loop gain of the system reaches a peak while supplying a standard noise signal to the loudspeaker to produce a test sound and measuring the sound collected by the microphone through the series of the equalizers. A frequency response of the first equalizer is adjusted to suppress a noise peak at and around a frequency point detected by the detector. Then, a frequency response of the second equalizer is also adjusted to suppress a noise peak at and around another frequency point detected by the detector. Lastly, a frequency response of the n-th equalizer is adjusted by subsequently repeating the above setting procedure.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1995Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Assignee: Yamaha CorporationInventors: Yuichi Nagata, Satoshi Suzuki, Morito Yamada, Masao Yoshida, Mikio Kitano, Kiyoto Kuroiwa, Shigenobu Kimura
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Patent number: 5172358Abstract: A loudness control circuit for an audio device used in a reproduction circuit for reproducing a music signal recorded on a recording medium comprises one or plural level detection circuits for detecting levels of signal components of low and high frequency regions of a reproduced signal and control circuits for controlling the levels of the signal components of low and high frequency regions of the reproduced signal in response to outputs of the level detection circuits. The level control is made in accordance with a sound-pressure level for each frequency region of a reproduced signal so that an optimum compensation of the level in response to the sound-pressure level becomes possible.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1990Date of Patent: December 15, 1992Assignee: Yamaha CorporationInventor: Shigenobu Kimura