Patents by Inventor Takahiro Tsuge

Takahiro Tsuge 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: 11450352
    Abstract: To realize a natural image effect and the like in a moving image provided is an image processing unit which includes an additional image generation unit that generates an additional image to be added to moving image data, and an image editing processing unit that performs image editing processing of adding the additional image to the moving image data, using depth information of a pixel in the moving image data to which the additional image is to be added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiro Takahashi, Takahiro Tsuge, Satoshi Asai, Yo Nonoyama
  • Publication number: 20210201953
    Abstract: To realize a natural image effect and the like in a moving image. Therefore, an image processing unit includes an additional image generation unit configured to generate an additional image to be added to moving image data, and an image editing processing unit configured to perform image editing processing of adding the additional image to the moving image data, using depth information of a pixel in the moving image data to which the additional image is to be added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: MASAHIRO TAKAHASHI, TAKAHIRO TSUGE, SATOSHI ASAI, YO NONOYAMA
  • Patent number: 10810776
    Abstract: It is intended to easily generate an edited image from which various and natural feelings are obtained. Depth information of pixels in an image which is set as a processing object is used therefor. Reference depth information serving as a comparison reference for the depth information of pixels in image processing is set. In addition, an image editing process is performed using the reference depth information and the depth information of the pixels of the image which is set as the processing object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiro Takahashi, Takahiro Tsuge, Hidenori Karasawa, Hiromi Iizuka, Ryo Miyake, Hiroshi Nakayama
  • Publication number: 20190272658
    Abstract: It is intended to easily generate an edited image from which various and natural feelings are obtained. Depth information of pixels in an image which is set as a processing object is used therefor. Reference depth information serving as a comparison reference for the depth information of pixels in image processing is set. In addition, an image editing process is performed using the reference depth information and the depth information of the pixels of the image which is set as the processing object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: MASAHIRO TAKAHASHI, TAKAHIRO TSUGE, HIDENORI KARASAWA, HIROMI IIZUKA, RYO MIYAKE, HIROSHI NAKAYAMA
  • Patent number: 10234748
    Abstract: There is provided an imaging device including an image sensor, and an outer case in which the image sensor is disposed. A shooting button configured to photograph a subject is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the outer case. When an intersection line between a horizontal surface including a center of the outer case in a vertical direction and the outer peripheral surface of the outer case is set as a horizontal line, the shooting button is positioned close to the horizontal line above the horizontal line. A zoom knob configured to change photographic magnification is positioned on a same side as the shooting button in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takahiro Tsuge
  • Publication number: 20180364549
    Abstract: Functionality corresponding to an imaging situation of an imaging apparatus is improved. The present technology includes an imaging apparatus attachment portion, to/from which an imaging apparatus is attachable/detachable; a control device attachment portion that holds a control apparatus capable of controlling the imaging apparatus; and a grip portion that is coupled to the imaging apparatus attachment portion and the control device attachment portion and is held by fingers. Accordingly, the grip portion can be held by fingers in the state where the imaging apparatus is attached to the imaging apparatus attachment portion and the control apparatus is held by the control device attachment portion. This makes it possible to improve the functionality corresponding to an imaging circumstance of the imaging apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: MOKUYOH NAKANO, SHUNSUKE IZUMI, TAKAHIRO TSUGE
  • Publication number: 20180356711
    Abstract: To improve the convenience of handling. It includes a communication unit capable of wirelessly communicating with an imaging apparatus; a display control unit that displays information regarding the imaging apparatus on the basis of communication with the imaging apparatus; and an attachable/detachable portion that is engageable with a locking portion of an accessory and attachable/detachable to/from the locking portion of the accessory. Accordingly, since it can be wirelessly connected to the imaging apparatus and control can be performed on the imaging apparatus in a state where the control apparatus is locked to the accessory, it is possible to improve the convenience of handling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Katsuyoshi Otsuka, Kouji Shimizu, Yuuji Sasaki, Keita Okuda, Mokuyoh Nakano, Shunsuke Izumi, Takayuki Houshiyama, Yoshihiro Aoyanagi, Tomotsugu Minamikawa, Takumi Suzuki, Takahiro Tsuge, Keiichi Iwasaki
  • Patent number: 9661231
    Abstract: An imaging device includes a communication circuit that transmits an image data to an external display device, and an image sensor. The imaging device also includes an outer case in which the image sensor is disposed, and a coupling a coupling portion disposed at a rear side of the imaging device, where the rear side is opposite side from an light incident side of the image sensor. A large-diameter portion and an inclined portion are provided in the outer case, in a manner that the diameter of the inclined portion is reduced according to approach from the large-diameter portion to the rear side, and an image taking button is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takahiro Tsuge
  • Publication number: 20170045806
    Abstract: There is provided an imaging device including an image sensor, and an outer case in which the image sensor is disposed. A shooting button configured to photograph a subject is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the outer case. When an intersection line between a horizontal surface including a center of the outer case in a vertical direction and the outer peripheral surface of the outer case is set as a horizontal line, the shooting button is positioned close to the horizontal line above the horizontal line. A zoom knob configured to change photographic magnification is positioned on a same side as the shooting button in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: TAKAHIRO TSUGE
  • Publication number: 20150326788
    Abstract: An imaging device includes a communication circuit that transmits an image data to an external display device, and an image sensor. The imaging device also includes an outer case in which the image sensor is disposed, and a coupling a coupling portion disposed at a rear side of the imaging device, where the rear side is opposite side from an light incident side of the image sensor. A large-diameter portion and an inclined portion are provided in the outer case, in a manner that the diameter of the inclined portion is reduced according to approach from the large-diameter portion to the rear side, and an image taking button is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takahiro Tsuge
  • Patent number: D545299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Takahiro Tsuge
  • Patent number: D547748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Takahiro Tsuge
  • Patent number: D550645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Takahiro Tsuge
  • Patent number: D568292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Takahiro Tsuge
  • Patent number: D694799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Song, Takatoshi Nakamura, Shinichi Obata, Takahiro Tsuge, Daisuke Ishii, Tomonari Murakami, Kaoru Sumita
  • Patent number: D716361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Takahiro Tsuge
  • Patent number: D722100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Takahiro Tsuge
  • Patent number: D776184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Takahiro Tsuge, Takeshi Miyazaki, Yasuhiro Okabe, Yuji Kawasaki, Osamu Toyoshima, Osamu Mizukami, Yuuji Sasaki, Kazuhiro Nishida, Yutaka Usui
  • Patent number: D801409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takahiro Tsuge, Takeshi Miyazaki
  • Patent number: D822090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomotsugu Minamikawa, Keita Okuda, Kouji Shimizu, Katsuyoshi Otsuka, Takahiro Tsuge, Takumi Suzuki