Patents by Inventor Takashi Yasukawa

Takashi Yasukawa 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: 20240257409
    Abstract: A computer program is executed by a processor to move a position of at least one gift by a transparent object in a virtual space between a subject and a camera that images the subject, and move the position of the gift to increase a display area of the subject imaged by the camera. The processor is programmed to (i) acquire information related to the position of a subject in a virtual space, (ii) acquire information related to the position of a camera that images the subject, and (iii) generate a transparent object in the virtual space between the subject and the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: GREE, INC.
    Inventor: Takashi Yasukawa
  • Patent number: 12051132
    Abstract: A computer program is executed by a processor to move a position of at least one gift by a transparent object in a virtual space between a subject and a camera that images the subject, and move the position of the gift to increase a display area of the subject imaged by the camera. The processor is programmed to (i) acquire information related to the position of a subject in a virtual space, (ii) acquire information related to the position of a camera that images the subject, and (iii) generate a transparent object in the virtual space between the subject and the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: GREE, INC.
    Inventor: Takashi Yasukawa
  • Patent number: 12039650
    Abstract: A moving image processing method includes: generating a moving image including an animation of an avatar object of a distribution user, based on a motion of the distribution user; receiving a request signal that is generated based on a manipulation of a viewing user viewing the moving image and requests that a first gift object is applied to the avatar object from a terminal device of the viewing user through a communication line; displaying the first gift object that is applied to the avatar object based on the request signal on the moving image; and a second gift object on the moving image in a case where it is determined that the avatar object executes a predetermined action with respect to one or a plurality of first gift objects displayed on the moving image, based on the motion of the distribution user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: GREE, INC.
    Inventor: Takashi Yasukawa
  • Patent number: 12015818
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a video distribution system for live distributing a video containing a virtual space and an animation of a character object generated based on a motion of a distributor user. The video distribution system determines, when receiving from a viewer user watching the video a participation request to request participation in the video, which one of first and second groups the viewer user belongs to. If the viewer user is determined to belong to the first group, the video distribution system arranges a specific avatar of the viewer user in a first region within the virtual space. If the viewer user is determined to belong to the second group, the video distribution system arranges the specific avatar in a second region within the virtual space as long as a condition for participation is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: GREE, INC.
    Inventors: Naohide Otsuka, Takashi Yasukawa, Yousuke Yamanouchi, Yasunori Kurita
  • Publication number: 20230245369
    Abstract: A moving image processing method includes: generating a moving image including an animation of an avatar object of a distribution user, based on a motion of the distribution user; receiving a request signal that is generated based on a manipulation of a viewing user viewing the moving image and requests that a first gift object is applied to the avatar object from a terminal device of the viewing user through a communication line; displaying the first gift object that is applied to the avatar object based on the request signal on the moving image; and a second gift object on the moving image in a case where it is determined that the avatar object executes a predetermined action with respect to one or a plurality of first gift objects displayed on the moving image, based on the motion of the distribution user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: GREE, Inc.
    Inventor: Takashi YASUKAWA
  • Patent number: 11682154
    Abstract: A moving image processing method includes: generating a moving image including an animation of an avatar object of a distribution user, based on a motion of the distribution user; receiving a request signal that is generated based on a manipulation of a viewing user viewing the moving image and requests that a first gift object is applied to the avatar object from a terminal device of the viewing user through a communication line; displaying the first gift object that is applied to the avatar object based on the request signal on the moving image; and a second gift object on the moving image in a case where it is determined that the avatar object executes a predetermined action with respect to one or a plurality of first gift objects displayed on the moving image, based on the motion of the distribution user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: GREE, INC.
    Inventor: Takashi Yasukawa
  • Publication number: 20230119404
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a video distribution system for live distributing a video containing a virtual space and an animation of a character object generated based on a motion of a distributor user. The video distribution system determines, when receiving from a viewer user watching the video a participation request to request participation in the video, which one of first and second groups the viewer user belongs to. If the viewer user is determined to belong to the first group, the video distribution system arranges a specific avatar of the viewer user in a first region within the virtual space. If the viewer user is determined to belong to the second group, the video distribution system arranges the specific avatar in a second region within the virtual space as long as a condition for participation is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Naohide OTSUKA, Takashi YASUKAWA, Yousuke YAMANOUCHI, Yasunori KURITA
  • Patent number: 11563998
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a video distribution system for live distributing a video containing a virtual space and an animation of a character object generated based on a motion of a distributor user. The video distribution system determines, when receiving from a viewer user watching the video a participation request to request participation in the video, which one of first and second groups the viewer user belongs to. If the viewer user is determined to belong to the first group, the video distribution system arranges a specific avatar of the viewer user in a first region within the virtual space. If the viewer user is determined to belong to the second group, the video distribution system arranges the specific avatar in a second region within the virtual space as long as a condition for participation is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: GREE, INC.
    Inventors: Naohide Otsuka, Takashi Yasukawa, Yousuke Yamanouchi, Yasunori Kurita
  • Publication number: 20220375168
    Abstract: A computer program is executed by a processor to move a position of at least one gift by a transparent object in a virtual space between a subject and a camera that images the subject, and move the position of the gift to increase a display area of the subject imaged by the camera. The processor is programmed to (i) acquire information related to the position of a subject in a virtual space, (ii) acquire information related to the position of a camera that images the subject, and (iii) generate a transparent object in the virtual space between the subject and the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: GREE, INC.
    Inventor: Takashi YASUKAWA
  • Patent number: 11475609
    Abstract: A computer program is executed by a processor to move a position of at least one gift by a transparent object in a virtual space between a subject and a camera that images the subject, and move the position of the gift to increase a display area of the subject imaged by the camera. The processor is programmed to (i) acquire information related to the position of a subject in a virtual space, (ii) acquire information related to the position of a camera that images the subject, and (iii) generate a transparent object in the virtual space between the subject and the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: GREE, INC.
    Inventor: Takashi Yasukawa
  • Publication number: 20220203239
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention relates to a method, a server device, a computer program for processing a video. A video processing method is performed by execution of a computer-readable command by one or more processors. The method includes receiving, from a terminal device of a viewer of a video including an animation of an avatar object of a distributer via a communication line, a request signal for a first gift to the avatar object, the request signal being generated based on an operation of the viewer of the video, and generating the video including an animation of the avatar object fitted with a second gift having a feature common to the first gift when it is determined that a combination of a plurality of the first gifts given to the avatar object based on a plurality of the request signals satisfies a predetermined condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: GREE, Inc.
    Inventor: Takashi YASUKAWA
  • Publication number: 20220095008
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a video distribution system for live distributing a video containing a virtual space and an animation of a character object generated based on a motion of a distributor user. The video distribution system determines, when receiving from a viewer user watching the video a participation request to request participation in the video, which one of first and second groups the viewer user belongs to. If the viewer user is determined to belong to the first group, the video distribution system arranges a specific avatar of the viewer user in a first region within the virtual space. If the viewer user is determined to belong to the second group, the video distribution system arranges the specific avatar in a second region within the virtual space as long as a condition for participation is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Naohide OTSUKA, Takashi YASUKAWA, Yousuke YAMANOUCHI, Yasunori KURITA
  • Publication number: 20210233286
    Abstract: A computer program is executed by a processor to move a position of at least one gift by a transparent object in a virtual space between a subject and a camera that images the subject, and move the position of the gift to increase a display area of the subject imaged by the camera. The processor is programmed to (i) acquire information related to the position of a subject in a virtual space, (ii) acquire information related to the position of a camera that images the subject, and (iii) generate a transparent object in the virtual space between the subject and the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: GREE, INC.
    Inventor: Takashi YASUKAWA
  • Publication number: 20210134041
    Abstract: A moving image processing method includes: generating a moving image including an animation of an avatar object of a distribution user, based on a motion of the distribution user; receiving a request signal that is generated based on a manipulation of a viewing user viewing the moving image and requests that a first gift object is applied to the avatar object from a terminal device of the viewing user through a communication line; displaying the first gift object that is applied to the avatar object based on the request signal on the moving image; and a second gift object on the moving image in a case where it is determined that the avatar object executes a predetermined action with respect to one or a plurality of first gift objects displayed on the moving image, based on the motion of the distribution user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: GREE, Inc.
    Inventor: Takashi YASUKAWA
  • Patent number: 6820284
    Abstract: A male supporter includes a lower piece which covers the scrotum from underneath, an upper piece which is formed by belt-like cloth along the penis and covers the penis from the front side, and a pair of suspending devices which are connected to both left and right edges of the upper piece or the lower piece. A back edge of the lower piece is connected to an inner crotch of the underpants via an elastic axis device. A top edge of the upper piece is connected to an upper central part of the underpants. The ends of the suspending devices are connected to the upper left and right of the inside of the underpants. Accordingly, the whole male organs are independently supported. This male supporter has excellent permeability and can retain the whole male organs independently with a sense of stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventors: Akira Horikoshi, Takashi Yasukawa
  • Publication number: 20040049835
    Abstract: A male supporter includes a lower piece which covers the scrotum from underneath, an upper piece which is formed by belt-like cloth along the penis and covers the penis from the front side, and a pair of suspending devices which are connected to both left and right edges of the upper piece or the lower piece. A back edge of the lower piece is connected to an inner crotch of the underpants via an elastic axis device. A top edge of the upper piece is connected to an upper central part of the underpants. The ends of the suspending devices are connected to the upper left and right of the inside of the underpants. Accordingly, the whole male organs are independently supported. This male supporter has excellent permeability and can retain the whole male organs independently with a sense of stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Akira Horikoshi, Takashi Yasukawa