Patents by Inventor Shoji Hatta

Shoji Hatta 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: 11969806
    Abstract: A cutting tool may have a columnar shape extended along a rotation axis from a first end toward a second end, and may include a holder, a first insert and a second insert. The holder may include a first pocket, a second pocket, a first flute and a second flute. The second pocket may be located closer to the second end than the first pocket. The first flute may be extended along the first pocket. The second flute may be extended along the second pocket. A first length from the rotation axis to the first flute may be smaller than a second length from the rotation axis to the second flute. An opening width of the first flute may be smaller than an opening width of the second flute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventors: Shoji Kawanami, Kaoru Hatta
  • Patent number: 11588966
    Abstract: A wearable camera includes an image capture device, a processor, and first and second memories. The image capture device images a subject. The first memory at least temporarily stores first communication setting information for communication with an in-vehicle communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: I-PRO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasushi Yokomitsu, Ryoko Tanabiki, Hiroaki Ohnishi, Shoji Hatta
  • Publication number: 20210409608
    Abstract: A wearable camera includes an image capture device, a processor, and first and second memories. The image capture device images a subject. The first memory at least temporarily stores first communication setting information for communication with an in-vehicle communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Yasushi YOKOMITSU, Ryoko TANABIKI, Hiroaki OHNISHI, Shoji HATTA
  • Patent number: 11146722
    Abstract: A wearable camera images a subject in front of the user, executes a first communication setting process for communicating with an in-vehicle communication device, mounted in a vehicle on which the user rides, stores first communication setting information used for communication with the in-vehicle communication device, based on the first communication setting process, in a memory, and transmits a captured image of the subject to the in-vehicle communication device, using the first communication setting information. The wearable camera deletes the first communication setting information from the memory, after a lapse of a certain time from a last communication time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Yokomitsu, Ryoko Tanabiki, Hiroaki Ohnishi, Shoji Hatta
  • Publication number: 20200106947
    Abstract: A wearable camera images a subject in front of the user, executes a first communication setting process for communicating with an in-vehicle communication device, mounted in a vehicle on which the user rides, stores first communication setting information used for communication with the in-vehicle communication device, based on the first communication setting process, in a memory, and transmits a captured image of the subject to the in-vehicle communication device, using the first communication setting information. The wearable camera deletes the first communication setting information from the memory, after a lapse of a certain time from a last communication time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Yasushi YOKOMITSU, Ryoko TANABIKI, Hiroaki OHNISHI, Shoji HATTA
  • Patent number: 10530983
    Abstract: A wearable camera images a subject in front of the user, executes a first communication setting process for communicating with an in-vehicle communication device, mounted in a vehicle on which the user rides, stores first communication setting information used for communication with the in-vehicle communication device, based on the first communication setting process, in a memory, and transmits a captured image of the subject to the in-vehicle communication device, using the first communication setting information. The wearable camera deletes the first communication setting information from the memory, after a lapse of a certain time from a last communication time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Yokomitsu, Ryoko Tanabiki, Hiroaki Ohnishi, Shoji Hatta
  • Publication number: 20180176500
    Abstract: A wearable camera images a subject in front of the user, executes a first communication setting process for communicating with an in-vehicle communication device, mounted in a vehicle on which the user rides, stores first communication setting information used for communication with the in-vehicle communication device, based on the first communication setting process, in a memory, and transmits a captured image of the subject to the in-vehicle communication device, using the first communication setting information. The wearable camera deletes the first communication setting information from the memory, after a lapse of a certain time from a last communication time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Yasushi YOKOMITSU, Ryoko TANABIKI, Hiroaki OHNISHI, Shoji HATTA
  • Patent number: 8885092
    Abstract: A camera device (1) includes an imaging unit (2) which outputs a long exposure signal and a short exposure signal in one field period. A face detection unit (8) detects a face area from an image captured by the imaging unit (2). The weighting processing unit (12) applies a weighting process to luminance data of the long exposure signal in the detected face area using a weighting constant for reducing the luminance level of the long exposure signal. If the luminance level of the weighting-processed long exposure signal rises to a predetermined saturation level or higher, an exposure control unit (15) performs exposure control using the long exposure signal and the short exposure signal. This can suppress occurrence of a noise due to a short exposure signal (flickering) in the face area, thereby improving visibility in the face area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Yuichiro Mori, Shoji Hatta, Kosuke Hosoi, Yasuji Nakamura, Ryoko Kato
  • Patent number: 8264593
    Abstract: A camera device (1) includes an AF value calculating unit (14), a focus position determining unit (15), and an LED control unit (16). The AF value calculating unit (14) calculates an AF value from a camera image captured by an image imaging element (2). The focus position determining unit (15) determines a correct focus position based on the AF value. The LED control unit (16) controls light emission of an LED (13) provided in a main body (4) and indicates the correct focus position to a user. This allows to assist the user in focus adjustment by means of a light emitter provided in the main body. Thus, the camera device which allows the user by himself to adjust focus with ease without the help of others is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Yuuichirou Mori, Masafumi Mizuno, Yasuji Nakamura, Shoji Hatta
  • Publication number: 20120113297
    Abstract: A camera device (1) includes an imaging unit (2) which outputs a long exposure signal and a short exposure signal in one field period. A face detection unit (8) detects a face area from an image captured by the imaging unit (2). The weighting processing unit (12) applies a weighting process to luminance data of the long exposure signal in the detected face area using a weighting constant for reducing the luminance level of the long exposure signal. If the luminance level of the weighting-processed long exposure signal rises to a predetermined saturation level or higher, an exposure control unit (15) performs exposure control using the long exposure signal and the short exposure signal. This can suppress occurrence of a noise due to a short exposure signal (flickering) in the face area, thereby improving visibility in the face area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuichiro Mori, Shoji Hatta, Kosuke Hosoi, Yasuji Nakamura, Ryoko Kato
  • Publication number: 20100328520
    Abstract: A camera device (1) comprises an AF value calculating unit (14), a focus position determining unit (15), and an LED control unit (16). The AF value calculating unit (14) calculates an AF value from a camera image captured by an image imaging element (2). The focus position determining unit (15) determines a correct focus position based on the AF value. The LED control unit (16) controls light emission of an LED (13) provided in a main body (4) and indicates the correct focus position to a user. This allows to assist the user in focus adjustment by means of a light emitter provided in the main body. Thus, the camera device which allows the user by himself to adjust focus with ease without the help of others is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicants: PANASONIC CORPORATION, Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Yuuichirou Mori, Masafumi Mizuno, Yasuji Nakamura, Shoji Hatta