Patents by Inventor Takaaki Ogawa

Takaaki Ogawa 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).

  • Publication number: 20220368886
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus including: an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a captured image; a compression unit configured to compress the captured image to generate a compressed image; an evaluation acquisition unit configured to acquire evaluation according to visibility of the compressed image from a user; and a learning processing unit configured to perform, in response to input of a new captured image, learning processing of a model for outputting a compression parameter value to be applied in compression of the captured image by using learning data including the evaluation, a captured image corresponding to the compressed image targeted for the evaluation, and a compression parameter value applied in generation of the compressed image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Osamu KOJIMA, Jun NARAOKA, Toshiaki TAKAHASHI, Daiki KATO, Takaaki OGAWA
  • Publication number: 20220368862
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus comprising: an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a captured image; a compression unit configured to compress a captured image to generate compressed data; a reproduction unit configured to generate, from the compressed data, a reproduced image that reproduces the captured image; an evaluation acquisition unit configured to acquire an evaluation corresponding to a degree of approximation between the reproduced image and the captured image; and a learning processing unit configured to perform learning processing of a model configured to output, in response to an input of a new captured image, a compression parameter value to be applied in compression of the captured image, by using learning data including the evaluation, a captured image corresponding to the evaluation, and a compression parameter value applied in compression of the captured image
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Osamu KOJIMA, Jun NARAOKA, Toshiaki TAKAHASHI, Daiki KATO, Takaaki OGAWA
  • Patent number: 9885624
    Abstract: The present invention includes a strain body having a connecting part and a fixing part, and a first strain detection element disposed on the strain body. The strain body includes a void, and the first strain detection element is disposed between the connecting part and the void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takaaki Ogawa, Kazuhiro Nomura, Akira Matsuura, Masahiko Obayashi, Kouichi Aburata
  • Patent number: 9668958
    Abstract: To provide a composition for preventing periodontal diseases (prophylactic agent of periodontal diseases), the composition having an excellent cariostatic property, being safe and stable for prolonged use and having less effects on flavor. A non-cariogenic material prepared by blending a rare sugar in the D form as selected from the group consisting of D-psicose, D-sorbose and D-tagatose, a rare sugar in the L form as selected from L-fructose, L-psicose and L-tagatose, or allitol as a rare sugar derivative, singly or in combination. A cariostatic agent comprising D-psicose, D-sorbose, D-tagatose, L-fructose, L-psicose and/or L-tagatose. A cariostatic agent in combination with catechins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignees: MATSUTANI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD., NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION KAGAWA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tetsuo Iida, Takashi Ichihara, Ken Izumori, Masaaki Tokuda, Takaaki Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20170102282
    Abstract: The present invention includes a strain body having a connecting part and a fixing part, and a first strain detection element disposed on the strain body. The strain body includes a void, and the first strain detection element is disposed between the connecting part and the void.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Takaaki Ogawa, Kazuhiro Nomura, Akira Matsuura, Masahiko Obayashi, Kouichi Aburata
  • Publication number: 20170082508
    Abstract: A strain sensor includes a cylindrical strain body extending in an axial direction, a first fixed part, a second fixed part, and a strain detection element. The first fixed part is connected to the strain body at a first connection part and extends from an opening of a first end of the strain body in the axial direction. The second fixed part is connected to the strain body at a second connection part and extends from an opening of a second end of the strain body in a direction opposite to the first fixed part with a gap interposed between the strain body and the second fixed part. The strain detection element is disposed such that a center of the strain detection element is closer to the second fixed part than a center of the gap in the axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: TAKAAKI OGAWA, KAZUHIRO NOMURA, MASAHIKO OBAYASHI, ATSUO TAKEKAWA, KOUICHI ABURATA, KOUJI NABETANI, KOICHIRO NAKASHIMA, TOSHIHARU MOTOFUSA, SHINPEI ODA
  • Publication number: 20160061670
    Abstract: A load detecting device has a deformable body, a strain detection element disposed on the deformable body, and an adhesive layer located between the deformable body and the strain detection element and fixing the strain detection element to the deformable body. The adhesive layer is formed of a glass adhesive. The load detecting device has high productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: MASAHIKO OHBAYASHI, KOUICHI ABURATA, TAKAAKI OGAWA, KAZUHIRO NOMURA
  • Publication number: 20130344008
    Abstract: To provide a composition for preventing periodontal diseases (prophylactic agent of periodontal diseases), the composition having an excellent cariostatic property, being safe and stable for prolonged use and having less effects on flavor. A non-cariogenic material prepared by blending a rare sugar in the D form as selected from the group consisting of D-psicose, D-sorbose and D-tagatose, a rare sugar in the L form as selected from L-fructose, L-psicose and L-tagatose, or allitol as a rare sugar derivative, singly or in combination. A cariostatic agent comprising D-psicose, D-sorbose, D-tagatose, L-fructose, L-psicose and/or L-tagatose. A cariostatic agent in combination with catechins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicants: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION KAGAWA UNIVERSITY, MATSUTANI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tetsuo Iida, Takashi Ichihara, Ken Izumori, Masaaki Tokuda, Takaaki Ogawa
  • Patent number: 8569635
    Abstract: A weight sensor includes a deformable body, a first strain resistor provided on an outer side surface of the deformable body, and a pressing member applying a load to the deformable body. The deformable body includes a tubular portion having a tubular shape extending along a center axis and surrounding the center axis, and a projection projecting from an inner surface of the tubular portion. The pressing member moves along the center axis so as to apply a moment to the tubular portion. The resistances of the strain resistors change greatly, allowing the weight sensor to measure a load with high sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Ohbayashi Masahiko, Motoki Ogata, Hiroaki Ishida, Takaaki Ogawa, Kazuhiro Nomura
  • Patent number: 8496915
    Abstract: Object: To provide a composition for preventing periodontal diseases (prophylactic agent of periodontal diseases), the composition having an excellent cariostatic property, being safe and stable for prolonged use and having less effects on flavor. Means for Resolution: A non-cariogenic material prepared by blending a rare sugar in the D form as selected from the group consisting of D-psicose, D-sorbose and D-tagatose, a rare sugar in the L form as selected from L-fructose, L-psicose and L-tagatose, or allitol as a rare sugar derivative, singly or in combination. A cariostatic agent comprising D-psicose, D-sorbose, D-tagatose, L-fructose, L-psicose and/or L-tagatose. A cariostatic agent in combination with catechins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignees: Matsutani Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., National University Corporation Kagawa University
    Inventors: Tetsuo Iida, Takashi Ichihara, Ken Izumori, Masaaki Tokuda, Takaaki Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20110168457
    Abstract: A weight sensor includes a deformable body, a first strain resistor provided on an outer side surface of the deformable body, and a pressing member applying a load to the deformable body. The deformable body includes a tubular portion having a tubular shape extending along a center axis and surrounding the center axis, and a projection projecting from an inner surface of the tubular portion. The pressing member moves along the center axis so as to apply a moment to the tubular portion. The resistances of the strain resistors change greatly, allowing the weight sensor to measure a load with high sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Ohbayashi Masahiko, Motoki Ogata, Hiroaki Ishida, Takaaki Ogawa, Kazuhiro Nomura
  • Patent number: 7836774
    Abstract: It is aimed to provide a strain detector having a fewer number of mounting parts and high operation efficiency and usability. The strain detector is provided with a cylindrical strain generator to be strained upon receiving a load, a resistor element which is arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the strain generator and whose resistance varies depending on the amount of strain, a signal processing circuit connected with the resistor element and screw portions arranged above and below the strain generator to sandwich the strain generator. The strain generator and the screw portions are integrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Takaaki Ogawa, Yasunobu Kobayashi, Yasunori Matsukawa, Toshirou Otobe, Katsuhiko Omoto, Noriyuki Jitousho, Akira Matsuura
  • Patent number: 7765636
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a dust chamber, a dust bag provided in the dust chamber, and an electric blower for generating suction air flow for drawing and collecting dust and dirt in the dust bag. A deodorant is supplied into the dust bag by the suction air flow and directly attached to the dust and dirt. The deodorant has a granule or powder shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Masanobu Hirota, Hiroyuki Kayama, Makoto Murakami, Koichi Nakano, Hidenori Kitamura, Tomomi Mitani, Takaaki Ogawa, Ryouhei Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20100166678
    Abstract: Object: To provide a composition for preventing periodontal diseases (prophylactic agent of periodontal diseases), the composition having an excellent cariostatic property, being safe and stable for prolonged use and having less effects on flavor. Means for Resolution: A non-cariogenic material prepared by blending a rare sugar in the D form as selected from the group consisting of D-psicose, D-sorbose and D-tagatose, a rare sugar in the L form as selected from L-fructose, L-psicose and L-tagatose, or allitol as a rare sugar derivative, singly or in combination. A cariostatic agent comprising D-psicose, D-sorbose, D-tagatose, L-fructose, L-psicose and/or L-tagatose. A cariostatic agent in combination with catechins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicants: MATSUTANI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD., NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION KAGAWA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tetsuo Iida, Takashi Ichihara, Ken Izumori, Masaaki Tokuda, Takaaki Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20090049930
    Abstract: It is aimed to provide a strain detector having a fewer number of mounting parts and high operation efficiency and usability. The strain detector is provided with a cylindrical strain generator to be strained upon receiving a load, a resistor element which is arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the strain generator and whose resistance varies depending on the amount of strain, a signal processing circuit connected with the resistor element and screw portions arranged above and below the strain generator to sandwich the strain generator. The strain generator and the screw portions are integrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Takaaki Ogawa, Yasunobu Kobayashi, Yasunori Matsukawa, Toshirou Otobe, Katsuhiko Omoto, Noriyuki Jitousho, Akira Matsuura
  • Patent number: 7306640
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a first dirt separation unit and a second dirt separation unit. The first dirt separation unit has a first inlet port through which a suction air stream including dirt particles is introduced thereinto, and the second dirt separation unit has a second inlet port through which the air stream introduced into the first dirt separation unit is introduced into the second dirt separation. The first and the second inlet port are disposed such that they are not registered with each other. Accordingly, the dirt particles suctioned are separated in two stages, thereby decreasing the possibility of occlusion of a filter and rapid deterioration of a suction force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiki Kuroki, Seiji Yamaguchi, Tomonori Kato, Masashi Okushima, Yuichi Shimizu, Tomomi Mitani, Hiroshi Mori, Toru Odachi, Yoshiaki Onishi, Hidenori Kitamura, Toshifumi Miyahara, Takaaki Ogawa, Hirokazu Nagaoka
  • Publication number: 20060191416
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a dust chamber; a dust bag provided in the dust chamber; and an electric blower for generating suction air flow for drawing and collecting dust and dirt in the dust bag. A deodorant is supplied into the dust bag by the suction air flow and directly attached to the dust and dirt, the deodorant having a granule or powder shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanobu Hirota, Hiroyuki Kayama, Makoto Murakami, Koichi Nakano, Hidenori Kitamura, Tomomi Mitani, Takaaki Ogawa, Ryouhei Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20040128791
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a first dirt separation unit and a second dirt separation unit. The first dirt separation unit has a first inlet port through which a suction air stream including dirt particles is introduced thereinto, and the second dirt separation unit has a second inlet port through which the air stream introduced into the first dirt separation unit is introduced into the second dirt separation. The first and the second inlet port are disposed such that they are not registered with each other. Accordingly, the dirt particles suctioned are separated in two stages, thereby decreasing the possibility of occlusion of a filter and rapid deterioration of a suction force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiki Kuroki, Seiji Yamaguchi, Tomonori Kato, Masashi Okushima, Yuichi Shimizu, Tomomi Mitani, Hiroshi Mori, Toru Odachi, Yoshiaki Onishi, Hidenori Kitamura, Toshifumi Miyahara, Takaaki Ogawa, Hirokazu Nagaoka
  • Patent number: RE45883
    Abstract: A weight sensor includes a deformable body, a first strain resistor provided on an outer side surface of the deformable body, and a pressing member applying a load to the deformable body. The deformable body includes a tubular portion having a tubular shape extending along a center axis and surrounding the center axis, and a projection projecting from an inner surface of the tubular portion. The pressing member moves along the center axis so as to apply a moment to the tubular portion. The resistances of the strain resistors change greatly, allowing the weight sensor to measure a load with high sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiko Ohbayashi, Motoki Ogata, Hiroaki Ishida, Takaaki Ogawa, Kazuhiro Nomura