Patents by Inventor Takashi Kanemaru

Takashi Kanemaru 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: 20230289490
    Abstract: An underground structure detection apparatus detects information including position/posture information based on a plurality of pieces of two-dimensional data indicating a cross section of the ground and three-dimensional data indicating the underground structure. Synthetic data is obtained by synthesizing the two-dimensional data and the three-dimensional data, and position/posture information of a component is corrected based on an image from the two-dimensional data. When a determination is made in a transverse direction with respect to a road, and the image feature is included in continuous images by a threshold or more, it is determined as a transverse pipe, and when a determination is made in a longitudinal direction with respect to a road, and the image feature is included in continuous images by a threshold or less, it is determined as a longitudinal pipe, and the posture is corrected for each direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: HITACHI, LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Kanemaru, Xiaorui Qiao
  • Publication number: 20220383631
    Abstract: An object recognition system is provided to improve recognition accuracy while reducing time and cost for teacher data collection. An essential feature extraction portion extracts, from target image data based on image data acquired by a predetermined camera, a feature related to an element independent of a capture condition of the camera as an essential feature among multiple features respectively related to multiple elements related to a subject appearing in the target image data. A database comparison portion compares the essential feature to a registration feature that is an essential feature extracted from reference image data based on image data acquired by a separate camera from the predetermined camera to identify a subject based on the comparison result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Takashi KANEMARU, Charles Lima SANCHES
  • Publication number: 20220067428
    Abstract: A learning model to be used for a new task is selected from among trained learning models. A processor acquires information on a detail of a new task and extracts a new characteristic amount vector from a new training data set for the new task. The processor references stored related information on a plurality of existing learning models and acquires information on details of tasks of the plurality of existing learning models and characteristic amount vectors of training data for the plurality of existing learning models. The processor selects a candidate learning model for the new task from among the plurality of existing learning models based on a result of comparing information on the detail of the new task with the tasks of the plurality of existing learning models and a result of comparing the new characteristic amount vector with characteristic amount vectors of the plurality of existing learning models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Charles LIMASANCHES, Yuichi NONAKA, Takashi KANEMARU, Yuto KOMATSU
  • Publication number: 20220054078
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to obtain a biological information analysis device, a biological information analysis method, and a biological information analysis system that enable more accurate determination of a swallowing motion. In order to attain the purpose, this biological information analysis device has: a swallowing motion assessment unit which assesses a user's motion by analyzing distance information and sound information that are obtained by measuring the motion and sound of the pharynx region; and a display unit, wherein the swallowing motion assessment unit is configured to output a first swallowing motion position that is assessed by analyzing the distance information and a second swallowing motion position that is assessed by analyzing the sound information, and the display unit is configured to display the distance information, the sound information, and the first swallowing motion position and the second swallowing motion position outputted by the swallowing motion assessment unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Takashi KANEMARU, Yasuaki NAKAMURA, Akihiko KANDORI, Tomohiko MIZUGUCHI
  • Patent number: 11033245
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray CT apparatus includes: an X-ray detector equipped with a plurality of detection elements each of which is configured to output an X-ray signal in accordance with X-rays passing through an object; and a scan controller configured to acquire X-ray signals in each of a first mode and a second mode in one scan by switching between the first mode and the second mode, the first mode being a mode of acquiring high-resolution data which are respective X-ray signals outputted from the plurality of detection elements, the second mode being a mode of acquiring normal-resolution data in which X-ray signals outputted from some of the plurality of detection elements are integrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Canon Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Yoji Kudo, Masahiko Yamazaki, Takashi Kanemaru, Shuya Nambu, Machiko Iso
  • Patent number: 10915186
    Abstract: An operation target device projects a display video onto a projection surface, which is captured by a camera. An operation detectable region specifying unit specifies respective regions where an operation is detectable and is undetectable in a range in which the display video is projected, based on image data captured by the camera. Finger and pen contact position detection units detect the operation to the operation object based on the image data. The operation target device displays the display video so that the region where the operation to the operation object is detectable, which is specified by the operation detectable region specifying unit, is distinguished from the region where the operation to the operation object is undetectable. The operation target device changes a display position of the operation object so the operation object is displayed within a range of the region where the operation to the operation object is detectable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: MAXELL, LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Kitani, Takashi Matsubara, Takehiro Niikura, Shinichi Obata, Takashi Kanemaru
  • Patent number: 10814095
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first acquisition unit acquiring head position information indicating a user's head movement, a second acquisition unit acquiring stimulus information relating to a stimulus input to visual and vestibular sense. A generation unit that generates sound data of sound effect generating movement of a body which reduces sickness based on the head position information and the stimulus information, and calculates a variation amount of the user's head position based on the head position information, calculates an estimation amount for a magnitude of the stimulus input to at least any one of visual and vestibular sense based on the stimulus information, calculates sickness feeling intensity based on the variation amount and the estimation amount, calculates a reduction amount for calculating a feature amount of the sound data based on the sickness feeling intensity, and calculates a feature amount of the sound data based on the reduction amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: HITACHI, LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Kanemaru, Nobuhiro Fukuda
  • Patent number: 10729392
    Abstract: An X-ray detector according to one embodiment includes X-ray detector modules, and a frame. Each X-ray detector module has a detection surface on which detection elements configured to detect X-rays are arrayed, and a supporter configured to support the detection elements. The frame fixes positions of the X-ray detector modules in such a manner that the detection surfaces of the X-ray detector modules are aligned along a first direction. The frame is provided with a pin protruding toward the supporter, at a position to which the supporter is fixed. The supporter is provided with a hole through which and into which the pin is inserted and fitted, at a position facing the frame. A movement of the supporter in the first direction is restricted by fitting the pin provided to the frame into the hole provided to the supporter, when the supporter is attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kuniaki Yamamoto, Ryuichi Teramoto, Akira Nishijima, Takashi Kanemaru, Minoru Horinouchi
  • Patent number: 10691924
    Abstract: A pulse detection method resistant to changes in an imaging environment is provided. A biological information detection device includes an imaging unit that images reflected light from a target object and outputs a video signal including a plurality of wavelength components, a reflected light analysis unit that obtains a wavelength and an intensity of the reflected light from the video signal, a wavelength fluctuation detection unit that detects difference between the wavelength of the reflected light of each time and the wavelength of the reflected light of a time before each of the time, and a pulse detecting unit that detects a change in accordance with a time of the detected difference as a pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuhiro Fukuda, Akira Date, Hidenori Sakaniwa, Takashi Kanemaru
  • Publication number: 20200150821
    Abstract: The present invention is intended to correct false recognition and non-detection of a user operation due to an influence of external light or the like. An operation target device 150 projects a display video onto a projection surface. A camera 102 captures the projection surface. An operation detectable region specifying unit 107 specifies respective regions where an operation to an operation object is detectable and is undetectable in a range in which the display video is projected, based on image data captured by the camera 102. A finger contact position detection unit 105 and a pen contact position detection unit 106 detect the operation to the operation object based on the image data captured by the camera 102.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: MAXELL, LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro KITANI, Takashi MATSUBARA, Takehiro NIIKURA, Shinichi OBATA, Takashi KANEMARU
  • Patent number: 10646175
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray computed tomography apparatus includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, and control circuitry. The X-ray tube generates X-rays. The X-ray detector includes a plurality of X-ray detection elements that detect X-rays generated by the X-ray tube. The control circuitry adjusts a position of an X-ray path with respect to the respective X-ray detection elements based on either the first mode for generating an image having the first resolution, or the second mode for generating an image having the second resolution lower than the first resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Canon Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Takashi Kanemaru
  • Patent number: 10521050
    Abstract: An operation target device projects a display video onto a projection surface, which is captured by a camera. An operation detectable region specifying unit specifies respective regions where an operation is detectable and is undetectable based on image data captured by the camera. Finger and pen contact position detection units detect the operation to the operation object based on the image data captured by the camera. The operation target device displays the display video so that the region where the operation to the operation object is detectable, which is specified by the operation detectable region specifying unit, is distinguished from the region where the operation to the operation object is undetectable. In addition, the operation target device changes a display position of the operation object so that the operation object is displayed within a range of the region where the operation to the operation object is detectable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: MAXELL, LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Kitani, Takashi Matsubara, Takehiro Niikura, Shinichi Obata, Takashi Kanemaru
  • Patent number: 10452206
    Abstract: A projection video display device includes: a projection unit projecting a display video upon a projection surface; an image capture unit; detection units detecting the states of manipulation objects which carry out actions for the input manipulation; a manipulation instruction information generating unit, on the basis of the states of the manipulation objects which the detection units have detected, generating manipulation instruction information indicating a description of the input manipulation; and a communication unit connecting to the information processing device. The detection units detect movements of manipulation objects and attributes which represent the states of manipulation objects other than the movements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: MAXELL, LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Kanemaru, Shinichi Obata, Mitsuhiro Kitani, Takashi Matsubara, Takehiro Niikura
  • Publication number: 20190069857
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray computed tomography apparatus includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, and control circuitry. The X-ray tube generates X-rays. The X-ray detector includes a plurality of X-ray detection elements that detect X-rays generated by the X-ray tube. The control circuitry adjusts a position of an X-ray path with respect to the respective X-ray detection elements based on either the first mode for generating an image having the first resolution, or the second mode for generating an image having the second resolution lower than the first resolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Canon Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Takashi KANEMARU
  • Publication number: 20180366089
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to appropriately display secondary information on a head-mounted display in relation to primary information displayed on a main display device even when a wearer moves or takes their eyes off the main display device. In order to achieve the above purpose, this collaborative head-mounted display system calculates the positional information of the head-mounted display wearer's gaze with respect to the primary information from a camera image acquired from the head-mounted display and the position of the head-mounted display wearer's gaze with respect to the camera image. The collaborative head-mounted display system then selects and displays the secondary information associated with the calculated positional information, and changes how the secondary information is displayed depending on whether or not the wearer is looking at the primary information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Takaaki SEKIGUCHI, Takashi MATSUBARA, Takashi KANEMARU, Naokazu UCHIDA, Masaki WAKABAYASHI, Naoki MORI
  • Publication number: 20180221621
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first acquisition unit acquiring head position information indicating a user's head movement, a second acquisition unit acquiring stimulus information relating to a stimulus input to visual and vestibular sense. A generation unit that generates sound data of sound effect generating movement of a body which reduces sickness based on the head position information and the stimulus information, and calculates a variation amount of the user's head position based on the head position information, calculates an estimation amount for a magnitude of the stimulus input to at least any one of visual and vestibular sense based on the stimulus information, calculates sickness feeling intensity based on the variation amount and the estimation amount, calculates a reduction amount for calculating a feature amount of the sound data based on the sickness feeling intensity, and calculates a feature amount of the sound data based on the reduction amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: HITACHI, LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi KANEMARU, Nobuhiro FUKUDA
  • Patent number: 10007012
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the X-ray computed tomography apparatus includes an X-ray tube, a rotating frame, a plurality of detector elements, a plurality of DAS elements, switching circuitry, and switching control circuitry. The X-ray tube generates X-rays. The X-ray tube is attached to the rotating frame. The plurality of detector elements detect X-rays. The plurality of DAS elements perform signal processing on output signals from the plurality of detector elements. The switching circuitry is provided between the plurality of detector elements and the plurality of DAS elements. The switching control circuitry controls the switching circuitry to switch the connections between the plurality of detector elements and the plurality of DAS elements for every rotation of the rotating frame at a predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Michito Nakayama, Atsushi Hashimoto, Tomoe Sagoh, Takaya Umehara, Shuya Nambu, Koichi Miyama, Takashi Kanemaru, Keiji Matsuda, Machiko Iso
  • Publication number: 20180150682
    Abstract: A pulse detection method resistant to changes in an imaging environment is provided. A biological information detection device includes an imaging unit that images reflected light from a target object and outputs a video signal including a plurality of wavelength components, a reflected light analysis unit that obtains a wavelength and an intensity of the reflected light from the video signal, a wavelength fluctuation detection unit that detects difference between the wavelength of the reflected light of each time and the wavelength of the reflected light of a time before each of the time, and a pulse detecting unit that detects a change in accordance with a time of the detected difference as a pulse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: HITACHI, LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuhiro FUKUDA, Akira DATE, Hidenori SAKANIWA, Takashi KANEMARU
  • Patent number: 9921171
    Abstract: An X-ray computer-tomography (CT) apparatus includes an X-ray detector, a reading unit, and a read control unit. The X-ray detector has a first region and a second region at least a part of which is aligned with the first region along a channel direction, the first region in which a plurality of first detection devices that detect X-rays are arranged, the second region in which a plurality of second detection devices having a width smaller in a slice direction than that of the first detection device are arranged. The reading unit reads a signal of the X-rays detected. The read control unit adjusts timing of reading signals from the first detection device and the second detection device according to difference between the size of the first and the second detection device in such a manner that time difference in the reading signals in the slice direction decreases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Shuya Nambu, Takayuki Yamazaki, Keiji Matsuda, Machiko Iso, Atsushi Hashimoto, Akira Nishijima, Takashi Kanemaru, Koichi Miyama, Takaya Umehara
  • Publication number: 20180000433
    Abstract: An X-ray detector according to one embodiment includes X-ray detector modules, and a frame. Each X-ray detector module has a detection surface on which detection elements configured to detect X-rays are arrayed, and a supporter configured to support the detection elements. The frame fixes positions of the X-ray detector modules in such a manner that the detection surfaces of the X-ray detector modules are aligned along a first direction. The frame is provided with a pin protruding toward the supporter, at a position to which the supporter is fixed. The supporter is provided with a hole through which and into which the pin is inserted and fitted, at a position facing the frame. A movement of the supporter in the first direction is restricted by fitting the pin provided to the frame into the hole provided to the supporter, when the supporter is attached to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Kuniaki YAMAMOTO, Ryuichi TERAMOTO, Akira NISHIJIMA, Takashi KANEMARU, Minoru HORINOUCHI