Patents by Inventor Takehiko Yamada
Takehiko Yamada 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).
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Patent number: 7563021Abstract: There are provided a process and the like for judging a residual lifetime of a run-flat tire and an end stage of the residual lifetime thereof during continuous running at a run-flat state.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Bridgestone CorporationInventors: Eiji Ichihara, Yoshinori Imamura, Takehiko Yamada
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Publication number: 20060093015Abstract: There are provided a process and the like for judging a residual lifetime of a run-flat tire and an end stage of the residual lifetime thereof during continuous running at a run-flat state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2003Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Eiji Ichihara, Yoshinori Imamura, Takehiko Yamada
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Publication number: 20020018114Abstract: In a teleconference terminal equipment; a picture codec for simultaneously displaying a still picture and video on a single screen, comprising an analog-to-digital converter which converts a picture signal into digital picture data, a picture-in-picture processor which is supplied with the digital picture data as self-picture data of the terminal equipment, a video decoder or a still picture decoder which decodes input picture data and delivers the decoded data to the P-in-P processor, and a digital-to-analog converter which is supplied with picture data for forming a P-in-P frame, having been produced from the self-picture data and the decoded data by the P-in-P processor, and which converts the supplied picture data into an analog signal and delivers the analog signal as an output.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventors: Yoji Shibata, Masaaki Takizawa, Hitoshi Matsushima, Hiroshi Yoshikawa, Atsuo Yoshida, Toru Ebihara, Jun Furuya, Yukinobu Maruyama, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 6285391Abstract: In a teleconference terminal equipment; a picture codec for simultaneously displaying a still picture and video on a single screen, comprising an analog-to-digital converter which converts a picture signal into digital picture data, a picture-in-picture processor which is supplied with the digital picture data as self-picture data of the terminal equipment, a video decoder or a still picture decoder which decodes input picture data and delivers the decoded data to the P-in-P processor, and a digital-to-analog converter which is supplied with picture data for forming a P-in-P frame, having been produced from the self-picture data and the decoded data by the P-in-P processor, and which converts the supplied picture data into an analog signal and delivers the analog signal as an output.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Yoji Shibata, Masaaki Takizawa, Hitoshi Matsushima, Hiroshi Yoshikawa, Atsuo Yoshida, Toru Ebihara, Jun Furuya, Yukinobu Maruyama, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 6249309Abstract: In a teleconference terminal equipment; a picture codec for simultaneously displaying a still picture and video on a single screen, comprising an analog-to-digital converter which converts a picture signal into digital picture data, a picture-in-picture processor which is supplied with the digital picture data as self-picture data of the terminal equipment, a video decoder or a still picture decoder which decodes input picture data and delivers the decoded data to the P-in-P processor, and a digital-to-analog converter which is supplied with picture data for forming a P-in-P frame, having been produced from the self-picture data and the decoded data by the P-in-P processor, and which converts the supplied picture data into an analog signal and delivers the analog signal as an output.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1997Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Yoji Shibata, Masaaki Takizawa, Hitoshi Matsushima, Hiroshi Yoshikawa, Atsuo Yoshida, Toru Ebihara, Jun Furuya, Yukinobu Maruyama, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 6077424Abstract: A method for treating liquid-waste utilizing carriers having microorganisms immobilized thereon employs an aerobic treatment tank. At least one underwater agitation type aeration apparatus having an air-diffusing mechanism on a discharge side of an impeller is provided in the treatment tank. While supplying atomized air into the liquid-waste, the carriers and the liquid-waste are circulated through the treatment tank by the underwater agitation type aeration apparatus, to thereby substantially uniformly distribute the carriers in a floating state in the treatment tank. The discharge opening of the underwater agitation type aeration apparatus is provided in the vicinity of a bottom surface of the treatment tank or at an intermediate position with respect to the depth of liquid in the treatment tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Ebara CorporationInventors: Noboru Katsukura, Takehiko Yamada, Koji Mishima, Akinori Nishii, Sota Nakagawa, Eiji Tochikubo
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Patent number: 6015490Abstract: A carrier-separating and liquid-collecting mechanism in a liquid-waste treatment apparatus having a treatment tank in which carriers having microorganisms immobilized thereon are suspended. The carrier-separating and liquid-collecting mechanism includes a cylindrical screen (13) and a liquid-collecting devices (14) disposed in the cylindrical screen. The cylindrical screen is provided in the treatment tank, such that the axis of the cylindrical screen extends in a substantially horizontal direction. The liquid-collecting device is a pipe or a gutter having liquid-collecting holes, and is capable of collecting liquid at a plurality of positions through the cylindrical screen. The carrier-separating and liquid-collecting mechanism may further include a rotation mechanism for supporting the cylindrical screen and intermittently rotating the cylindrical screen on the axis thereof and a brush (18) which is fixed so as to be in parallel to the cylindrical screen in contact with the cylindrical screen.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1998Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Ebara CorporationInventors: Noboru Katsukura, Takehiko Yamada, Eiji Tochikubo
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Patent number: 5936945Abstract: A teleconference terminal equipment adapted to construct an AV meeting system as an intended use, comprising a network interface and communications control apparatus, a multimedia multiplexing/demultiplexing and interterminal signal control unit which multiplexes and demultiplexes video data and control data contained in a communication frame to be transmitted by the control apparatus and a communication frame received by the same, respectively, a video codec which codes and decodes motion picture data, a video input/output interface which connects an external camera to the video codec, a camera control/external device multiconnector, a CPU which controls an operation of the external camera through the multiconnector on the basis of control data delivered from the control unit, and a box-shaped housing with an adjustable supporter to house the communication control apparatus, video codec, and camera.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1996Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Yoji Shibata, Masaaki Takizawa, Hitoshi Matsushima, Kiyoshi Ishida, Atsuo Yoshida, Atsushi Ishibashi, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 5790178Abstract: In a teleconference terminal equipment; a picture codec for simultaneously displaying a still picture and video on a single screen. The picture codec includes an analog-to-digital converter which converts a picture signal into digital picture data, a picture-in-picture processor which is supplied with the digital picture data as self-picture data of the terminal equipment, a video decoder or a still picture decoder which decodes input picture data and delivers the decoded data to the P-in-P processor, and a digital-to-analog converter which is supplied with picture data for forming a P-in-P frame, having been produced from the self-picture data and the decoded data by the P-in-P processor, and which converts the supplied picture data into an analog signal and delivers the analog signal as an output.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1992Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Yoji Shibata, Masaaki Takizawa, Hitoshi Matsushima, Hiroshi Yoshikawa, Atsuo Yoshida, Toru Ebihara, Jun Furuya, Yukinobu Maruyama, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 5777663Abstract: In a teleconference terminal equipment; a picture codec for simultaneously displaying a still picture and video on a single screen, comprising an analog-to-digital converter which converts a picture signal into digital picture data, a picture-in-picture processor which is supplied with the digital picture data as self-picture data of the terminal equipment, a video decoder or a still picture decoder which decodes input picture data and delivers the decoded data to the P-in-P processor, and a digital-to-analog converter which is supplied with picture data for forming a P-in-P frame, having been produced from the self-picture data and the decoded data by the P-in-P processor, and which converts the supplied picture data into an analog signal and delivers the analog signal as an output.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1997Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Yoji Shibata, Masaaki Takizawa, Hitoshi Matsushima, Hiroshi Yoshikawa, Atsuo Yoshida, Toru Ebihara, Jun Furuya, Yukinobu Maruyama, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 5745160Abstract: A video conversation/monitoring system having a remote monitoring function includes a center station and multiple end stations linked through the ISDN network. The center station includes a video conversation/monitoring circuit, video input device, video output device, audio input device, audio output device, system controller, facsimile, and ISDN line terminating unit. Each end station includes a video conversation/monitoring circuit, system controller, first video input device, second video input device, audio input device, audio output device, calling device, first notification device, second notification device, detection device, facsimile, and ISDN line terminating unit. Based on the remote monitoring function of the video input device and the remote control function of the system controller for switching the video input device, various guidance services are accomplished in addition to the video-phonic conversation service.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Ishida, Nobuyoshi Torii, Toshio Watanabe, Takehiko Yamada, Masato Kidokoro, Toru Ebihara, Atsuko Nakao, Tokusou Matsuda, Nobuyuki Matsuyama, Tooru Aramaki
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Patent number: 5689300Abstract: In a teleconference terminal equipment; a picture codec for simultaneously displaying a still picture and video on a single screen, comprising an analog-to-digital converter which converts a picture signal into digital picture data, a picture-in-picture processor which is supplied with the digital picture data as self-picture data of the terminal equipment, a video decoder or a still picture decoder which decodes input picture data and delivers the decoded data to the P-in-P processor, and a digital-to-analog converter which is supplied with picture data for forming a P-in-P frame, having been produced from the self-picture data and the decoded data by the P-in-P processor, and which converts the supplied picture data into an analog signal and delivers the analog signal as an output.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1995Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Yoji Shibata, Masaaki Takizawa, Hitoshi Matsushima, Hiroshi Yoshikawa, Atsuo Yoshida, Toru Ebihara, Jun Furuya, Yukinobu Maruyama, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 5606554Abstract: A teleconference terminal equipment adapted to construct an AV meeting system as an intended use, comprising a network interface and communications network control unit, a multimedia multiplexing/demultiplexing and interterminal signal control unit which multiplexes and demultiplexes video data and control data contained in a communication frame to be transmitted by the control unit and a communication frame received by the same, respectively, a picture codec which codes and decodes video data, a video input/output interface which connects an external camera to the picture codec, a camera control/external device multiconnector, and a CPU which controls an operation of the external camera through the multiconnector on the basis of control data delivered from the control unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Yoji Shibata, Masaaki Takizawa, Hitoshi Matsushima, Kiyoshi Ishida, Atsuo Yoshida, Atsushi Ishibashi, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 5585839Abstract: A video conversation/monitoring system, having a remote monitoring function and a remote peripheral device control function in addition to a video-phonic conversation function, includes a center station linked to multiple end stations through an ISDN network. The center station includes a video conversation/monitoring unit, a conversation camera, a monitor screen, a conversation microphone, a conversation speaker, a system controller, a facsimile, and an ISDN line terminating unit. Each end station includes a video conversation/monitoring unit, a system controller, a monitoring camera, a conversation camera, a conversation microphone, a conversation speaker, a sending key set for making calls, a first notification device, a second notification device, a detection device, a facsimile, and an ISDN line terminating unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1994Date of Patent: December 17, 1996Assignee: Hitachi Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Ishida, Nobuyoshi Torii, Toshio Watanabe, Takehiko Yamada, Masato Kidokoro, Toru Ebihara, Atsuko Nakao, Tokusou Matsuda, Nobuyuki Matsuyama, Tooru Aramaki
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Patent number: 5477546Abstract: A teleconference terminal equipment adapted to construct an AV meeting system as an intended use, comprising a network interface and communications network control unit, a multimedia multiplexing/demultiplexing and interterminal signal control unit which multiplexes and demultiplexes video data and control data contained in a communication frame to be transmitted by the control unit and a communication frame received by the same, respectively, a picture codec which codes and decodes video data, a video input/output interface which connects an external camera to the picture codec, a camera control/external device multiconnector, and a CPU which controls an operation of the external camera through the multiconnector on the basis of control data delivered from the control unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1992Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Yoji Shibata, Masaaki Takizawa, Hitoshi Matsushima, Kiyoshi Ishida, Atsuo Yoshida, Atsushi Ishibashi, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 5162644Abstract: A contact type image sensor comprises a transparent substrate, photoelectric conversion elements disposed on the substrate, and an opaque film disposed selectively over the first photoelectric conversion elements. The first photoelectric conversion element over which the opaque film is disposed indicates a reference quantity of received light. The second photoelectric conversion element connected with the first photoelectric conversion element in adjacent relationship and having no opaque film disposed thereover indicates a quantity of light from an original document. A signal free from a varying luminance of the light source is obtained from the junction point of the first and second photoelectric conversion elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1990Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Nagata, Michihiro Watanabe, Takehiko Yamada, Shigetoshi Hiratsuka
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Patent number: 5130822Abstract: A digital signal is provided by correcting image signal distortions contained in an image signal outputted from an elongated direct contact type image sensor in an image reader such as a facsimile device, which image sensor reads patterns on a document in contact with the document. The image signal distortions of the sensor output are so-called shading distortions due to sensitivity distribution of sensor elements or distribution of light from light sources onto the document. Signal distortions are corrected from both a white signal outputted from the sensor when a white document is read and a black signal outputted when a black document is read. The white signal and the black signal are stored and reproduced to generate a reference signal which is obtained by dividing the voltage range across both the signals at a predetermined ratio. The digital signal is obtained by comparing the sensor output with the reference signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1990Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Nagata, Michihiro Watanabe, Takehiko Yamada, Eiichi Hara
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Patent number: 4996438Abstract: A photoelectric transfer element of which a reading sensor for reading written materials such as facsimile documents has a controlled photosensitive region within the photoelectric transfer element. Thus photosensitivity in a region of the photoelectric transfer element is reduced to improve element performance. The specific photosensitivity control methods include an electric field control, increased impurity concentration, and irradiation ultraviolet light.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1989Date of Patent: February 26, 1991Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Nagata, Michihiro Watanabe, Eiichi Hara, Takehiko Yamada
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Patent number: 4977313Abstract: In a contact-type image sensor for use in a facsimile equipment or the like, the surface of the sensor is provided with a transparent film which is electroconductive and of which the surface that is in contact with the sensor elements is formed as a roughened surface capable of scattering light. By virtue of the provision of this film, static electricity generated during the running of the original is prevented from causing fluctuations in the sensor output voltage. In addition, light reflected by the surface of the transparent film is prevented from becoming directly incident on the sensor elements and, hence, from causing abnormal increases in the sensor output.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1990Date of Patent: December 11, 1990Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Nagata, Takehiko Yamada, Eiichi Hara, Michihiro Watanabe
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Patent number: 4940888Abstract: In a contact-type image sensor for use in a facsimile equipment or the like, the surface of the sensor is provided with a transparent film which is electroconductive and of which the surface that is in contact with the sensor elements is formed as a roughened surface capable of scattering light. By virtue of the provision of this film, static electricity generated during the running of the original is prevented from causing fluctuations in the sensor output voltage. In addition, light reflected by the surface of the transparent film is prevented from becoming directly incident on the sensor elements and, hence, from causing abnormal increases in the sensor output.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1989Date of Patent: July 10, 1990Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Nagata, Takehiko Yamada, Eiichi Hara, Michihiro Watanabe