Patents by Inventor Takashi Sakaguchi

Takashi Sakaguchi 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: 7316414
    Abstract: A housing for an airbag module for arranging on the steering wheel of a motor vehicle comprises a hinge mechanism for pivotably fixing the housing to a steering wheel and at least one fixing mechanism for additionally mounting the housing on the steering wheel in a floating manner. The hinge mechanism and the fixing mechanism are arranged at a distance from each other. The inventive housing also comprises a contact mechanism for triggering a vehicle horn. The contact mechanism is arranged at a distance from the hinge mechanism, and the housing mounted in a floating manner can be pivoted about the hinge mechanism in order to trigger the vehicle horn by applied pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventors: Petra Bathon, Andreas Hans, Hans-Martin Hauck, Takashi Sakaguchi, Norbert Müller
  • Patent number: 7312834
    Abstract: An image processor includes a luminance signal processor configured to execute an amplification by utilizing a gain set by a plurality of gain step-sizes including a first gain step-size and a second gain step-size less than the first gain step-size, to an image signal component which is equal to or less than a fixed luminance level in an image signal. The control circuit is configured to control increase and decrease of the gain utilized by the amplification and the gain step-sizes based on a ratio that a luminance level of the image signal component is equal to or less than the reference detection level, a ratio that the luminance level of the image signal component is equal to or less than a first detection level greater than the reference detection level, and a ratio that luminance level of the image signal component is equal to or less than a second detection level less than the reference detection level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Takashi Sakaguchi
  • Publication number: 20070245085
    Abstract: The present invention partitions a cache region of a storage subsystem for each user and prevents interference between user-dedicated regions. A plurality of CLPR can be established within the storage subsystem. A CLPR is a user-dedicated region that can be used by partitioning the cache region of a cache memory. Management information required to manage the data stored in the cache memory is allocated to each CLPR in accordance with the attribute of the segment or slot. The clean queue and clean counter, which manage the segments in a clean state, are provided in each CLPR. The dirty queue and dirty counter are used jointly by all the CLPR. The free queue, classification queue, and BIND queue are applied jointly to all the CLPR, only the counters being provided in each CLPR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Sachiko Hoshino, Takashi Sakaguchi, Yasuyuki Nagasoe, Shoji Sugino
  • Patent number: 7246208
    Abstract: The present invention partitions a cache region of a storage subsystem for each user and prevents interference between user-dedicated regions. A plurality of CLPR can be established within the storage subsystem. A CLPR is a user-dedicated region that can be used by partitioning the cache region of a cache memory. Management information required to manage the data stored in the cache memory is allocated to each CLPR in accordance with the attribute of the segment or slot. The clean queue and clean counter, which manage the segments in a clean state, are provided in each CLPR. The dirty queue and dirty counter are used jointly by all the CLPR. The free queue, classification queue, and BIND queue are applied jointly to all the CLPR, only the counters being provided in each CLPR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sachiko Hoshino, Takashi Sakaguchi, Yasuyuki Nagasoe, Shoji Sugino
  • Patent number: 7240156
    Abstract: The present invention partitions a cache region of a storage subsystem for each user and prevents interference between user-dedicated regions. A plurality of CLPR can be established within the storage subsystem. A CLPR is a user-dedicated region that can be used by partitioning the cache region of a cache memory. Management information required to manage the data stored in the cache memory is allocated to each CLPR in accordance with the attribute of the segment or slot. The clean queue and clean counter, which manage the segments in a clean state, are provided in each CLPR. The dirty queue and dirty counter are used jointly by all the CLPR. The free queue, classification queue, and BIND queue are applied jointly to all the CLPR, only the counters being provided in each CLPR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sachiko Hoshino, Takashi Sakaguchi, Yasuyuki Nagasoe, Shoji Sugino
  • Patent number: 7167950
    Abstract: The present invention carries out cache management in such a manner that the management region required for cache management does not increase, and neither does the performance decline. It is possible to combine use of both a hierarchical directory method and a hash directory method, in order to manage cache data. In a hierarchical directory method, the desired data is retrieved by referring to respective tables T1 to T7, in succession. In a hash directory method, the desired data is reached by referring to a hash table T10 and tables T4 to T7. Access conflicts between the respective methods are avoided by using the EDEV number and a portion of the VDEV number for a hash key. By combining use of both of these methods, it is possible to respond to cases where the storage capacity of the storage system has been increased, without having to raise the management region, and without causing a decline in performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Sakaguchi, Sachiko Hoshino, Yasuyuki Nagasoe
  • Publication number: 20060270261
    Abstract: A housing for an airbag module for arranging on the steering wheel of a motor vehicle comprises a hinge mechanism for pivotably fixing the housing to a steering wheel and at least one fixing mechanism for additionally mounting the housing on the steering wheel in a floating manner. The hinge mechanism and the fixing mechanism are arranged at a distance from each other. The inventive housing also comprises a contact mechanism for triggering a vehicle horn. The contact mechanism is arranged at a distance from the hinge mechanism, and the housing mounted in a floating manner can be pivoted about the hinge mechanism in order to trigger the vehicle horn by applied pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Petra Bathon, Andreas Hans, Hans-Martin Hauck, Takashi Sakaguchi, Norbert Muller
  • Publication number: 20060265550
    Abstract: The present invention carries out cache management in such a manner that the management region required for cache management does not increase, and neither does the performance decline. It is possible to combine use of both a hierarchical directory method and a hash directory method, in order to manage cache data. In a hierarchical directory method, the desired data is retrieved by referring to respective tables T1 to T7, in succession. In a hash directory method, the desired data is reached by referring to a hash table T10 and tables T4 to T7. Access conflicts between the respective methods are avoided by using the EDEV number and a portion of the VDEV number for a hash key. By combining use of both of these methods, it is possible to respond to cases where the storage capacity of the storage system has been increased, without having to raise the management region, and without causing a decline in performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Takashi Sakaguchi, Sachiko Hoshino, Yasuyuki Nagasoe
  • Publication number: 20060112225
    Abstract: The present invention partitions a cache region of a storage subsystem for each user and prevents interference between user-dedicated regions. A plurality of CLPR can be established within the storage subsystem. A CLPR is a user-dedicated region that can be used by partitioning the cache region of a cache memory. Management information required to manage the data stored in the cache memory is allocated to each CLPR in accordance with the attribute of the segment or slot. The clean queue and clean counter, which manage the segments in a clean state, are provided in each CLPR. The dirty queue and dirty counter are used jointly by all the CLPR. The free queue, classification queue, and BIND queue are applied jointly to all the CLPR, only the counters being provided in each CLPR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Sachiko Hoshino, Takashi Sakaguchi, Yasuyuki Nagasoe, Shoji Sugino
  • Publication number: 20060066756
    Abstract: A digital Y signal compatible with a plurality of pixels in one frame unit is divided into a plurality of signal level regions for each constant signal level range by means of a histogram generator circuit, a rate of pixels included in each signal level to all the pixels is detected, and a histogram is generated. In addition, a correction coefficient is set, and the correction coefficient is stored in a correction coefficient storage circuit. In a computing circuit, a correction value relevant to a signal level in each signal level region is calculated in accordance with the histogram and correction coefficient, and input and output characteristics of the digital Y signal are adjusted on the basis of the calculated correction value. The digital Y signal is gamma-corrected by a Y-?correcting circuit in accordance with the input and output characteristics adjusted by the computing circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Kunio Yamagishi, Takashi Sakaguchi
  • Patent number: 6983954
    Abstract: An airbag module including a housing for accommodating at least one gas generator and at least one airbag. The housing is not connected to the dashboard and may move away from the occupant. The housing my include at least one pair of brackets comprising a first deformable bracket for fastening the housing on a vehicle cross member and a second bracket, which is provided with a slot extending essentially in the direction of movement of the housing, for guiding at least one connecting element during the movement of the housing and for damping this movement, the connecting element connecting the first bracket to the vehicle cross member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventor: Takashi Sakaguchi
  • Publication number: 20050269193
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for actuating the horn on steering wheels, comprising a steering wheel frame and at least one fixed horn contact provided thereon, and comprising a moving paddling support i.e. generator support and at least one horn contact, which is provided thereon and to which the fixed horn contact is assigned. The invention provides that the padding support i.e. the generator support is mounted on the steering wheel frame in a manner that enables it to pivot at a position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: TAKATA-PETRI AG
    Inventor: Takashi Sakaguchi
  • Publication number: 20050193165
    Abstract: The present invention carries out cache management in such a manner that the management region required for cache management does not increase, and neither does the performance decline. It is possible to combine use of both a hierarchical directory method and a hash directory method, in order to manage cache data. In a hierarchical directory method, the desired data is retrieved by referring to respective tables T1 to T7, in succession. In a hash directory method, the desired data is reached by referring to a hash table T10 and tables T4 to T7. Access conflicts between the respective methods are avoided by using the EDEV number and a portion of the VDEV number for a hash key. By combining use of both of these methods, it is possible to respond to cases where the storage capacity of the storage system has been increased, without having to raise the management region, and without causing a decline in performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Takashi Sakaguchi, Sachiko Hoshino, Yasuyuki Nagasoe
  • Publication number: 20050177684
    Abstract: The present invention partitions a cache region of a storage subsystem for each user and prevents interference between user-dedicated regions. A plurality of CLPR can be established within the storage subsystem. A CLPR is a user-dedicated region that can be used by partitioning the cache region of a cache memory. Management information required to manage the data stored in the cache memory is allocated to each CLPR in accordance with the attribute of the segment or slot. The clean queue and clean counter, which manage the segments in a clean state, are provided in each CLPR. The dirty queue and dirty counter are used jointly by all the CLPR. The free queue, classification queue, and BIND queue are applied jointly to all the CLPR, only the counters being provided in each CLPR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Sachiko Hoshino, Takashi Sakaguchi, Yasuyuki Nagasoe, Shoji Sugino
  • Publication number: 20050162564
    Abstract: An image processor includes a luminance signal processor configured to execute an amplification by utilizing a gain set by a plurality of gain step-sizes including a first gain step-size and a second gain step-size less than the first gain step-size, to an image signal component which is equal to or less than a fixed luminance level in an image signal. The control circuit is configured to control increase and decrease of the gain utilized by the amplification and the gain step-sizes based on a ratio that a luminance level of the image signal component is equal to or less than the reference detection level, a ratio that the luminance level of the image signal component is equal to or less than a first detection level greater than the reference detection level, and a ratio that luminance level of the image signal component is equal to or less than a second detection level less than the reference detection level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: Takashi Sakaguchi
  • Publication number: 20040262890
    Abstract: An airbag module including a housing for accommodating at least one gas generator and at least one airbag. The housing is not connected to the dashboard and may move away from the occupant. The housing my include at least one pair of brackets comprising a first deformable bracket for fastening the housing on a vehicle cross member and a second bracket, which is provided with a slot extending essentially in the direction of movement of the housing, for guiding at least one connecting element during the movement of the housing and for damping this movement, the connecting element connecting the first bracket to the vehicle cross member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: TAKATA-PETRI AG
    Inventor: Takashi Sakaguchi
  • Patent number: 6806916
    Abstract: A video apparatus with image memory function has a memory of three ports (one for write, two for read), memory read control units corresponding to two independent read ports and adapted to read a desired area (first area) from a first read port and an area (second area) which contains the first area and is wider than the first area from a second read port, and a memory write control unit. With this construction, an input video signal is written to the memory, starting with a write head address designated by the memory write control unit, the first and second fields to be read during the next field are determined during the period of vertical blanking, a next write head address is determined to be after the first area, and a signal of the first area is delivered as an output video signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Sakaguchi, Takeshi Hamasaki, Masaaki Nakayama
  • Patent number: 6557886
    Abstract: This invention relates to an airbag module, especially a passenger airbag module, having a module housing and a cover plate with at least one side wall, whereby said cover plate is a separate component that rests upon a surrounding component. The invention provides two means of engagement. A first engaging means allows the cover plate to move in relation to the surrounding component. A second engaging means allows the cover plate to move in relation to the module housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventor: Takashi Sakaguchi
  • Patent number: 6488309
    Abstract: An airbag module has a housing, a multiple stage gas generator, a gas bag and a gas bag cover. In an inoperative state the gas bag lies in a folded condition next to the gas generator. Only one gas bag layer extends over the generator so that after ignition of the gas generator, the gas bag is drawn successively out from a housing by the gases discharged from the generator. The gas bag cover is formed so that after opening the gas bag cover increasingly greater forces are required to unfold the gas bag from a predetermined time point onwards and so that an outer part of the gas bag only unfolds in the event of the greater forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventors: Axel Malczyk, Falk Ose, Takashi Sakaguchi
  • Patent number: 6455792
    Abstract: The invention relates to a steering wheel with a moving contact that is elastically mounted and can move in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the steering column, especially to activate the horn. According to the invention, the steering wheel skeleton consists of at least one holder for engagement with at least one section (19,20) of the moving contact (18), and the moving contact (18) can be blocked in said position of engagement by at least one section (8) of the moving contact (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventor: Takashi Sakaguchi