Patents by Inventor Takashi KOMEMUSHI

Takashi KOMEMUSHI 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: 11731723
    Abstract: To provide a rider recognition device for a human-powered vehicle and a control system of a human-powered vehicle that improve the usability, a rider recognition device for a human-powered vehicle includes a detector and an artificial intelligence processing unit. The detector detects state information while the human-powered vehicle is traveling. The state information is related to at least one of a state of the human-powered vehicle and a state of a rider of the human-powered vehicle. The artificial intelligence processing unit recognizes the rider corresponding to the state information detected by the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Takashi Komemushi
  • Publication number: 20230242199
    Abstract: A hub for a human-powered vehicle is provided that comprises a hub axle, a hub body, an electric power generator, and a communication device. The hub body is rotatably mounted on the hub axle about a rotational axis. The electric power generator is provided between the hub axle and the hub body. The electric power generator is configured to generate electric power by relative rotation between hub axle and the hub body. The communication device is located at least partly outside of the hub body. The communication device includes a wireless communicator configured to wirelessly communicate with an additional wireless communicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Hayato SHIMAZU, Takashi KOMEMUSHI, Kei ASAO, Kiichiro NAGATA
  • Patent number: 11008066
    Abstract: A bicycle shifting device calibration system, a bicycle seatpost calibration system and a bicycle suspension calibration system are provided that allow for easy setting of a shifting position or an actuation parameter. The bicycle shifting device calibration system includes an electronic controller and a memory. The electronic controller sets a plurality of shifting positions related to a shifting device based on vibration information that is output from a vibration detector in a case where a movable portion of the shifting device is continuously moved from a first position to a second position, which differs from the first position, in a state where the shifting device is coupled to a bicycle. The memory stores the plurality of shifting positions set by the electronic controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshitaka Nose, Takeshi Kuroiwa, Takashi Komemushi
  • Patent number: 10597106
    Abstract: A bicycle display device is configured to show an image on a display that is appropriate to a bicycle component, which is communicable with the bicycle display device. The bicycle display device is configured to be mounted on a bicycle. The bicycle display device includes a communication unit, a display and an electronic controller. The communication unit is communicably connected to a bicycle component that is mounted on the bicycle and configured to be actuated in multiple actuation modes. The display is configured to show an image related to the actuation modes of the bicycle component, which is one of different types of bicycle components. The electronic controller changes the image shown on the display in accordance with the type of the bicycle component communicably connected to the communication unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroaki Takeshita, Yuichiro Ishikawa, Takashi Komemushi, Kazuhiro Fujii, Satoshi Shahana, Hiroyuki Miyoshi
  • Patent number: 10536638
    Abstract: A bicycle image capturing device is provided that reduces annoying operations for changing an operation state. The bicycle image capturing device includes a controller. The controller includes a reception unit and an electronic control unit. The reception unit is configured to obtain information related to a component of a bicycle. The bicycle component is operable in at least a first state and a second state that differs from the first state. The electronic control unit is configured to control a first image capturing unit based on the information obtained by the reception unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi Komemushi, Norihiko Ishizaka, Piet Deschuymer, Iwan Van Hende
  • Publication number: 20200010138
    Abstract: An information processing device includes an input device and an artificial intelligence processor. First information related to a human-powered vehicle is input to the input device. The artificial intelligence processor is configured to generate second information related to at least one of deterioration, wear, and failure of an element of the human-powered vehicle from history information of the first information input to the input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Taihei Nishihara, Takeshi Kuroiwa, Kazuhiro Takeda, Tsuyoshi Miyake, Takashi Komemushi
  • Publication number: 20200010137
    Abstract: To provide a rider recognition device for a human-powered vehicle and a control system of a human-powered vehicle that improve the usability, a rider recognition device for a human-powered vehicle includes a detector and an artificial intelligence processing unit. The detector detects state information while the human-powered vehicle is traveling. The state information is related to at least one of a state of the human-powered vehicle and a state of a rider of the human-powered vehicle. The artificial intelligence processing unit recognizes the rider corresponding to the state information detected by the detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Takashi Komemushi
  • Publication number: 20200011691
    Abstract: An information processing device includes an input device and an artificial intelligence processing unit including a processor. The input device is configured to input first information related to at least one of a state of a human-powered vehicle, a rider of the human-powered vehicle, and an environment of the human-powered vehicle. The artificial intelligence processing unit is configured to generate second information related to a recommended travel condition of the human-powered vehicle in accordance with the first information received from the input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Takashi Komemushi, Kazuhiro Takeda
  • Patent number: 10117424
    Abstract: A spool brake device for a fishing reel includes an electric spool brake, a rotation detector, and a controller. The rotation detector detects a rotation of the spool. The controller calculates a rotational velocity of the spool based on the rotation of the spool, determines whether the fishing reel is in a casting state based on the rotational velocity, controls the spool brake to brake the spool upon a determination that the fishing reel is in the casting state, and controls the spool brake to not brake the spool upon a determination that the fishing reel is not in the casting state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Komemushi, Yuichiro Ishikawa, Akira Niitsuma
  • Patent number: 10106223
    Abstract: A bicycle control system is provided that is configured to control a bicycle component using a threshold value that is appropriate for the rider. The bicycle control system includes a controller for controlling a bicycle component based on a threshold value and a parameter related to a running state of a bicycle. The controller changes the threshold value when an operating unit is operated, and the change amount of the threshold value when the operating unit is operated is determined based on an operating state of the operating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Makoto Usui, Takashi Komemushi, Taihei Nishihara
  • Patent number: 10039272
    Abstract: A spool brake device for a fishing reel includes a velocity detector, a spool controller and a spool brake. The velocity detector is configured to detect a rotational velocity of a spool. The spool controller includes an acceleration generator, an acceleration determiner and a brake time predictor. The accelerator generator is configured to generate time-series data of a rotational acceleration based on the rotational velocity. The acceleration determiner is configured to determine whether the rotational acceleration has satisfied a predetermined condition based on the time-series data of the rotational acceleration. The brake time predictor is configured to set a prediction starting time based on a point of time at which the rotational acceleration has satisfied the predetermined condition and to predict a brake starting time of the spool based on the prediction starting time. The spool brake is configured to start braking the spool at the brake starting time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Komemushi, Akira Niitsuma, Yuichiro Ishikawa
  • Publication number: 20180208269
    Abstract: A bicycle shifting device calibration system, a bicycle seatpost calibration system and a bicycle suspension calibration system are provided that allow for easy setting of a shifting position or an actuation parameter. The bicycle shifting device calibration system includes an electronic controller and a memory. The electronic controller sets a plurality of shifting positions related to a shifting device based on vibration information that is output from a vibration detector in a case where a movable portion of the shifting device is continuously moved from a first position to a second position, which differs from the first position, in a state where the shifting device is coupled to a bicycle. The memory stores the plurality of shifting positions set by the electronic controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Yoshitaka NOSE, Takeshi KUROIWA, Takashi KOMEMUSHI
  • Publication number: 20180178870
    Abstract: A bicycle display device is configured to show an image on a display that is appropriate to a bicycle component, which is communicable with the bicycle display device. The bicycle display device is configured to be mounted on a bicycle. The bicycle display device includes a communication unit, a display and an electronic controller. The communication unit is communicably connected to a bicycle component that is mounted on the bicycle and configured to be actuated in multiple actuation modes. The display is configured to show an image related to the actuation modes of the bicycle component, which is one of different types of bicycle components. The electronic controller changes the image shown on the display in accordance with the type of the bicycle component communicably connected to the communication unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Hiroaki TAKESHITA, Yuichiro ISHIKAWA, Takashi KOMEMUSHI, Kazuhiro FUJII, Satoshi SHAHANA, Hiroyuki MIYOSHI
  • Publication number: 20170295319
    Abstract: A bicycle image capturing device is provided that reduces annoying operations for changing an operation state. The bicycle image capturing device includes a controller. The controller includes a reception unit and an electronic control unit. The reception unit is configured to obtain information related to a component of a bicycle. The bicycle component is operable in at least a first state and a second state that differs from the first state. The electronic control unit is configured to control a first image capturing unit based on the information obtained by the reception unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Takashi KOMEMUSHI, Norihiko ISHIZAKA, Piet DESCHUYMER, Iwan Van Hende
  • Publication number: 20170172130
    Abstract: A spool brake device for a fishing reel includes an electric spool brake, a rotation detector, and a controller. The rotation detector detects a rotation of the spool. The controller calculates a rotational velocity of the spool based on the rotation of the spool, determines whether the fishing reel is in a casting state based on the rotational velocity, controls the spool brake to brake the spool upon a determination that the fishing reel is in the casting state, and controls the spool brake to not brake the spool upon a determination that the fishing reel is not in the casting state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi KOMEMUSHI, Yuichiro ISHIKAWA, Akira NIITSUMA
  • Publication number: 20170013819
    Abstract: A spool brake device for a fishing reel includes a velocity detector, a spool controller and a spool brake. The velocity detector is configured to detect a rotational velocity of a spool. The spool controller includes an acceleration generator, an acceleration determiner and a brake time predictor. The accelerator generator is configured to generate time-series data of a rotational acceleration based on the rotational velocity. The acceleration determiner is configured to determine whether the rotational acceleration has satisfied a predetermined condition based on the time-series data of the rotational acceleration. The brake time predictor is configured to set a prediction starting time based on a point of time at which the rotational acceleration has satisfied the predetermined condition and to predict a brake starting time of the spool based on the prediction starting time. The spool brake is configured to start braking the spool at the brake starting time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi KOMEMUSHI, Akira NIITSUMA, Yuichiro ISHIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20170001687
    Abstract: A bicycle control system is provided that is configured to control a bicycle component using a threshold value that is appropriate for the rider. The bicycle control system includes a controller for controlling a bicycle component based on a threshold value and a parameter related to a running state of a bicycle. The controller changes the threshold value when an operating unit is operated, and the change amount of the threshold value when the operating unit is operated is determined based on an operating state of the operating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Makoto USUI, Takashi KOMEMUSHI, Taihei NISHIHARA
  • Patent number: 9445012
    Abstract: A camera controller device of the present technique includes a switching operation unit for switching a camera to be controlled, an adjuster for adjusting adjustment elements of a camera to be controlled, and a controller for controlling the entire device. The adjuster has a start point and an end point of an adjustment range. The controller compares a setting value of the adjustment element of the camera before switching with a setting value of the adjustment element of the camera after switching, and when both the setting values do not match with each other, the controller prohibits an operation of the cameras until the setting value of the adjustment element of the camera after switching matches with a setting value set by the adjuster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akane Matsuo, Keiya Eguchi, Takashi Komemushi
  • Publication number: 20140267814
    Abstract: A camera controller device of the present technique includes a switching operation unit for switching a camera to be controlled, an adjuster for adjusting adjustment elements of a camera to be controlled, and a controller for controlling the entire device. The adjuster has a start point and an end point of an adjustment range. The controller compares a setting value of the adjustment element of the camera before switching with a setting value of the adjustment element of the camera after switching, and when both the setting values do not match with each other, the controller prohibits an operation of the cameras until the setting value of the adjustment element of the camera after switching matches with a setting value set by the adjuster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akane MATSUO, Keiya EGUCHI, Takashi KOMEMUSHI