Patents by Inventor Takahiko Yaginuma

Takahiko Yaginuma 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).

  • Program data processing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8429689
    Abstract: A process for performing video recording and the like after obtaining electronic program data is optimized. According to the process, only program data relating to one or more predetermined preset channels of the channels which are broadcast by a broadcast service are separated from program data which guide programs broadcast by a predetermined broadcast service. Only program data relating to a predetermined channel are stored, and processes of video recording and the like can be performed according to the stored program data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Koji Nishimura, Shinichiro Sugai, Yukinori Kita, Makoto Korehisa, Takahiko Yaginuma, Tomoko Terakado, Kenji Hamamoto
  • Program data processing method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20050028205
    Abstract: A process for performing video recording and the like after obtaining electronic program data is optimized. According to the process, only program data relating to one or more predetermined preset channels of the channels which are broadcast by a broadcast service are separated from program data which guide programs broadcast by a predetermined broadcast service. Only program data relating to a predetermined channel are stored, and processes of video recording and the like can be performed according to the stored program data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Koji Nishimura, Shinichiro Sugai, Yukinori Kita, Makoto Korehisa, Takahiko Yaginuma, Tomoko Terakado, Kenji Hamamoto
  • Magnetic tape recording and reproducing apparatus for video signal
    Patent number: 6125230
    Abstract: A magnetic tape recording and reproducing apparatus for a video signal which can record the ground-wave television broadcasting of different channels on different magnetic tapes and can prevent the change of the reception channel at one of first and second magnetic tape recording and reproducing decks for a video signal from affecting the reception channel of the other thereof. The magnetic tape recording and reproducing apparatus for a video signal includes first and second magnetic tape recording and reproducing decks for a video signal and first and second television tuners for receiving a ground wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Takahiko Yaginuma