Patents by Inventor Takafumi Kawakami
Takafumi Kawakami 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: 20240120733Abstract: A cutoff control apparatus controls a cutoff unit in a vehicle-mounted system which includes: a power storage unit; a power line between the power storage unit and a load; and the cutoff unit that switches between a cutoff state that cuts off supplying of power on the power line from the power storage unit side to the load side and a canceled state where the cutoff state is canceled. In the vehicle-mounted system, the cutoff unit includes a first cutoff unit and a second cutoff unit, and the second cutoff unit enters the cutoff state when a first overcurrent state has occurred on the power line with the first cutoff unit in the canceled state. The cutoff control apparatus includes a control apparatus that instructs the first cutoff unit to switch to the cutoff state when the power line is in a second overcurrent state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Junji TSUCHIYA, Takafumi KAWAKAMI, Seiji TAKAHASHI
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Patent number: 11894714Abstract: Provided is a power source system that can more easily realize a configuration that can support a plurality of charging methods and supply a relatively high voltage and a relatively low voltage based on power from a battery. A power source system is a system that is to be installed in a vehicle including a travel motor, and into which a charging current flows via a charging path when receiving supply of power from an external apparatus provided external to the vehicle. The power source system includes a first conductive path and a second conductive path that are electrically connected to the charging path and branch from the charging path, a first relay that is provided on the first conductive path, and a first DC/DC converter that performs voltage conversion.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takafumi Kawakami, Masayoshi Hirota
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Publication number: 20230406869Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula (A1) or (A2): G1-(CH2)m1—CHX1—(CH2)n1-M ??Formula (A1) M-(CH2)n2—CHX1—(CH2)m2-G2(CH2)m3—CHX1—(CH2)n3-M ??Formula (A2). Where in the formula (A1) and (A2), G1, G2, X1, M, n1, n2, n3, m1, m2, and m3 are as defined in the disclosure. A method for producing a compound represented by the following formula (B1) or (B2), where M in the compound of formula (A1) or (A2) is converted into a hydrogen or hydrocarbon group represented by R3: G1-(CH2)m1—CHX1—(CH2)n1—R3 ??Formula (B1) R3—(CH2)n2—CHX1—(CH2)m2-G2-(CH2)m3—CHX1—(CH2)n3—R3 ??Formula (B2). Where in the formulas B1 and B2, G1, G2, X1, R3, n1, n2, n3, m1, m2, and m3 are as defined in the disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: AGC Inc.Inventors: Makoto UNO, Eiichiro ANRAKU, Takafumi KAWAKAMI, Keigo MATSUURA
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Publication number: 20230392038Abstract: The object is to provide a composition capable of forming a surface layer excellent in abrasion resistance, a base material with the surface layer, and a method for producing the base material with the surface layer. The composition of the present invention comprises a fluorinated ether compound having a poly(oxyfluoroalkylene) chain and a reactive silyl group, and a crosslinking agent having a plurality of reactive silyl groups and no poly(oxyfluoroalkylene) chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: AGC Inc.Inventors: Kazumi KOUDA, Takafumi KAWAKAMI, Eiichiro ANRAKU, Keigo MATSUURA, Makoto UNO
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Publication number: 20230392039Abstract: There are provided a novel compound, a method for producing the same, and a method for producing a surface treatment agent using the novel compound as a raw material. A compound represented by the following formula (A1) or (A2). G1-(CH2)n-M??Formula (A1) M-(CH2)n-G2-(CH2)n-M??Formula (A2) where, each reference sign in the formula is as described in the specification.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: AGC Inc.Inventors: Makoto UNO, Eiichiro ANRAKU, Takafumi KAWAKAMI, Keigo MATSUURA
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Patent number: 11773216Abstract: A fluorinated ether compound and a composition capable of forming a light resistant surface layer and an article are provided. The fluorinated ether compound of the present invention has a poly(oxyfluoroalkylene) chain, a reactive silyl group and a group (A) represented by —NR—C(O)— (wherein R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group), wherein the carbonyl carbon in the group (A) is bonded to a carbon atom, and the poly(oxyfluoroalkyiene) chain is located at the nitrogen end of the group (A).Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: AGC Inc.Inventors: Keigo Matsuura, Eiichiro Anraku, Ryuta Takashita, Koki Watanabe, Makoto Uno, Koichi Murata, Takafumi Kawakami
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Publication number: 20230275518Abstract: In a conversion device, a second conversion circuit may be connected to a second coil of a transformer to perform bidirectional power conversion. Another second conversion circuit may be connected to a second coil of another transformer to perform bidirectional power conversion. A third conversion circuit may convert AC power input to another second coil of the transformer to DC power and output the DC power to a common path. Another third conversion circuit may convert AC power input to another second coil of the other transformer to DC power and output the DC power to the common path.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Takafumi KAWAKAMI, Masayoshi HIROTA
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Publication number: 20230238807Abstract: A power distribution module including: a power line connecting between a battery and a load; a main relay connected to the power line; an active fuse connected to the power line on the battery side relative to the main relay; a first voltage converter connected to the power line on the load side relative to the main relay; an abnormality detection unit configured to detect an abnormality of the power line; and a first driving/control wiring extending from the first voltage converter and connected to the active fuse, wherein a first control unit mounted on the first voltage converter transmits a control signal for disconnecting the active fuse when the abnormality detection unit detects an abnormality of the power line, and the active fuse is disconnected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Yuki FUJIMURA, Fumihiro KUZUHARA, Yusuke ISAJI, Takafumi KAWAKAMI, Masayoshi HIROTA, Kazuki MASUDA
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Publication number: 20230062219Abstract: A power source system includes a plurality of output circuits electrically connected to a plurality of second coils on a second side of a transformer unit, and a selection circuit to which power is supplied from the plurality of output circuits. Each of the plurality of output circuits is electrically connected to each of the plurality of second coils on the second side, and outputs DC power to the selection circuit based on AC power of the second coil on the second side. The selection circuit selects a supply destination of the power from a first conductive path and a second conductive path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Seiya MIYATA, Masayoshi HIROTA, Takafumi KAWAKAMI
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Patent number: 11476750Abstract: A configuration with which a precharging operation of a capacitive component present on one side of a voltage conversion section can be performed and the current during the precharging operation can be controlled is realized more simply. An on-board power supply device includes a charge circuit section which is connected in parallel with a voltage conversion section between a first conduction path and a second conduction path, and which performs a step-down operation in which a voltage applied to the second conduction path is stepped down by a switch portion switching on and off and an output voltage is applied to the first conduction path. A control unit outputs a second control signal that alternately switches between an on signal and an off signal to the switch portion of the charge circuit section when a predetermined precharging condition is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Takafumi Kawakami
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Publication number: 20220302739Abstract: Provided is a power source system that can more easily realize a configuration that can support a plurality of charging methods and supply a relatively high voltage and a relatively low voltage based on power from a battery. A power source system is a system that is to be installed in a vehicle including a travel motor, and into which a charging current flows via a charging path when receiving supply of power from an external apparatus provided external to the vehicle. The power source system includes a first conductive path and a second conductive path that are electrically connected to the charging path and branch from the charging path, a first relay that is provided on the first conductive path, and a first DC/DC converter that performs voltage conversion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Takafumi KAWAKAMI, Masayoshi HIROTA
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Publication number: 20220231537Abstract: A conversion device is a conversion device that converts power supplied from a power supply device including a plurality of battery units, and includes a plurality of power conversion units. Each of the plurality of power conversion units is connected to the plurality of battery units such that a voltage within a range of a breakdown voltage of the power conversion unit is input.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2019Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Masayoshi Hirota, Takafumi Kawakami, Yasushi Tamura
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Publication number: 20210313874Abstract: A configuration with which a precharging operation of a capacitive component present on one side of a voltage conversion section can be performed and the current during the precharging operation can be controlled is realized more simply. An on-board power supply device includes a charge circuit section which is connected in parallel with a voltage conversion section between a first conduction path and a second conduction path, and which performs a step-down operation in which a voltage applied to the second conduction path is stepped down by a switch portion switching on and off and an output voltage is applied to the first conduction path. A control unit outputs a second control signal that alternately switches between an on signal and an off signal to the switch portion of the charge circuit section when a predetermined precharging condition is satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicants: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Takafumi Kawakami
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Publication number: 20210269591Abstract: A fluorinated ether compound and a composition capable of forming a light resistant surface layer and an article are provided. The fluorinated ether compound of the present invention has a poly(oxyfluoroalkylene) chain, a reactive silyl group and a group (A) represented by —NR—C(O)— (wherein R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group), wherein the carbonyl carbon in the group (A) is bonded to a carbon atom, and the poly(oxyfluoroalkylene) chain is located at the nitrogen end of the group (A).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: AGC Inc.Inventors: Keigo MATSUURA, Eiichiro ANRAKU, Ryuta TAKASHITA, Koki WATANABE, Makoto UNO, Koichi MURATA, Takafumi KAWAKAMI
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Patent number: 11084438Abstract: A power supply apparatus for vehicles includes a first power supply circuit that converts a voltage applied to a first conductive path and applies the resulting voltage to a second conductive path, and second power supply circuits that convert a voltage applied to the first conductive path and apply the resulting voltage to third conductive paths, and switch portions are provided respectively between the second conductive path and the third conductive paths. Control units switch switch portions off when at least one of the first power supply circuit and the second conductive path is not in the predetermined abnormal state, and switch the switch portions on in the predetermined abnormal state.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Takafumi Kawakami
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Patent number: 10744963Abstract: A charge/discharge device switches between allowing and disallowing charging/discharging of an electrical storage unit by switching a relay with a drive circuit. The device, specifies at the time of an anomaly that prevents the relay from operating normally, the portion in which the anomaly has occurred. A charge/discharge circuit performs a charge or discharge operation on an electrical storage cell in response to instructions. A drive circuit generates a drive current where a drive instruction is given, and supplies the drive current to a relay. A control unit controls the instructions that are given to the charge/discharge circuit and instruction that is given to the drive circuit. An anomaly specification unit specifies the portion where an anomaly has occurred based on the power source voltage that is input to the drive circuit, output that is provided from the drive circuit to the relay, and the voltage of a charge/discharge path.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Rina Konishi, Takafumi Kawakami
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Publication number: 20200172032Abstract: An on-vehicle power supply circuit includes a first inner power supply unit that supplies power to a control unit based on power supplied from a first power storage unit, a second inner power supply unit that supplies power to the control unit based on power supplied from a second power storage unit, and an operation voltage adjustment unit. The operation voltage adjustment unit outputs an operation voltage to the control unit based on power from the second inner power supply unit when power supply from the second inner power supply unit is in a normal state, and outputs an operation voltage to the control unit based on power from the first inner power supply unit when power supply from the second inner power supply unit is not in a normal state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Ibuki Kawamura, Takafumi Kawakami, Seiji Takahashi
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Patent number: 10607566Abstract: A display light measurement method which can measure color representation of a various types of display devices regardless of the specification of the display device; a computer program, and a measurement system. A measurement device connected to an optical sensor can communicate with a target display device (information terminal) to be measured. The measurement device transmits content including a color patch to the display device to cause the display device to display the content and performs a measurement on the displayed content using the optical sensor. To perform measurements on many color patches, the measurement device repeats the following: when a measurement on one color patch being displayed is complete, the measurement device transmits content including another color patch to the display device to cause the display device to display the content and performs a measurement on the content being displayed.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: EIZO CorporationInventors: Kensuke Nagashima, Takafumi Kawakami, Atsuyoshi Deyama, Junro Yonemitsu
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Publication number: 20200094758Abstract: A power supply apparatus for vehicles includes a first power supply circuit that converts a voltage applied to a first conductive path and applies the resulting voltage to a second conductive path, and second power supply circuits that convert a voltage applied to the first conductive path and apply the resulting voltage to third conductive paths, and switch portions are provided respectively between the second conductive path and the third conductive paths. Control units switch switch portions off when at least one of the first power supply circuit and the second conductive path is not in the predetermined abnormal state, and switch the switch portions on in the predetermined abnormal state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: Takafumi Kawakami
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Publication number: 20190244585Abstract: A display light measurement method which can measure color representation of a various types of display devices regardless of the specification of the display device; a computer program, and a measurement system. A measurement device connected to an optical sensor can communicate with a target display device (information terminal) to be measured. The measurement device transmits content including a color patch to the display device to cause the display device to display the content and performs a measurement on the displayed content using the optical sensor. To perform measurements on many color patches, the measurement device repeats the following: when a measurement on one color patch being displayed is complete, the measurement device transmits content including another color patch to the display device to cause the display device to display the content and performs a measurement on the content being displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: EIZO CorporationInventors: Kensuke NAGASHIMA, Takafumi KAWAKAMI, Atsuyoshi DEYAMA, Junro YONEMITSU