Patents by Inventor Teruo Kinoshita

Teruo Kinoshita 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: 8687127
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video display apparatus including, a first power-supply module configured to be charged while a commercially available power is connected, a second power-supply module connected as an external apparatus and configured to be charged together with the first power-supply module while the commercially available power is connected, and a power switching module configured to supply power from at least one of the first and second power-supply modules upon receipt of an instruction to stop connection with the commercially available power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Teruo Kinoshita, Tomohiro Hiruma, Fumihiko Murakami
  • Patent number: 8625970
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image conversion apparatus includes a 3D conversion instruction module, a determination module, and a converter. The 3D conversion instruction module is configured to instruct execution of a 3D conversion required to convert an input image into a 3D image. The determination module is configured to determine validity or invalidity of the 3D conversion instruction based on whether the input image corresponds to a 3D image format or a 2D image format. The converter is configured to convert, based on validity determination of the 3D conversion instruction, the input image into the 3D image in response to the 3D conversion instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Hideyuki Toma, Tokuhiro Sakurai, Teruo Kinoshita, Masatsugu Mukuge
  • Publication number: 20120320283
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video display apparatus including, a first power-supply module configured to be charged while a commercially available power is connected, a second power-supply module connected as an external apparatus and configured to be charged together with the first power-supply module while the commercially available power is connected, and a power switching module configured to supply power from at least one of the first and second power-supply modules upon receipt of an instruction to stop connection with the commercially available power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Teruo Kinoshita, Tomohiro Hiruma, Fumihiko Murakami
  • Publication number: 20120320281
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver apparatus capable of operating with a battery, includes a receiver, a switching module, and a power supply controller. The receiver is configured to receive a mode switching signal. The switching module is configured to switch from a commercial power supply operation mode to a battery operation mode according to the mode switching signal received by the receiver. The power supply controller is configured to reduce power consumption in a battery operation mode than in a commercial power supply operation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Teruo Kinoshita, Fumihiko Murakami
  • Publication number: 20120288185
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image conversion apparatus includes a 3D conversion instruction module, a determination module, and a converter. The 3D conversion instruction module is configured to instruct execution of a 3D conversion required to convert an input image into a 3D image. The determination module is configured to determine validity or invalidity of the 3D conversion instruction based on a type of the input image. The converter is configured to convert, based on validity determination of the 3D conversion instruction, the input image into the 3D image in response to the 3D conversion instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Hideyuki Toma, Tokuhiro Sakurai, Teruo Kinoshita, Masatsugu Mukuge
  • Patent number: 8228365
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image conversion apparatus includes a 3D conversion instruction module, a determination module, and a converter. The 3D conversion instruction module is configured to instruct execution of a 3D conversion required to convert an input image into a 3D image. The determination module is configured to determine validity or invalidity of the 3D conversion instruction based on a type of the input image. The converter is configured to convert, based on validity determination of the 3D conversion instruction, the input image into the 3D image in response to the 3D conversion instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Hideyuki Toma, Tokuhiro Sakurai, Teruo Kinoshita, Masatsugu Mukuge
  • Publication number: 20120162205
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus comprises a first display and a second display. The first display is configured to display a first content in one of a two-dimensional mode and three-dimensional mode. The second display is configured to display a second content in one of the two-dimensional mode and three-dimensional mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Junko SAKURAI, Teruo KINOSHITA, Hiroshi MIYAUCHI
  • Publication number: 20110293249
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image conversion apparatus includes a 3D conversion instruction module, a determination module, and a converter. The 3D conversion instruction module is configured to instruct execution of a 3D conversion required to convert an input image into a 3D image. The determination module is configured to determine validity or invalidity of the 3D conversion instruction based on a type of the input image. The converter is configured to convert, based on validity determination of the 3D conversion instruction, the input image into the 3D image in response to the 3D conversion instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Hideyuki Toma, Tokuhiro Sakurai, Teruo Kinoshita, Masatsugu Mukuge
  • Publication number: 20110292177
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information output control apparatus includes a detector and a controller. The detector is configured to detect a connection of a 3D image incompatible first image display apparatus. The controller is configured to execute control to output 3D image incompatibility information indicating that the first image display apparatus is incompatible with a 3D image in response to the detection of the connection of the first image display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Tokuhiro Sakurai, Teruo Kinoshita, Hideyuki Toma, Masatsugu Mukuge
  • Publication number: 20110293248
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image conversion apparatus includes a 3D conversion instruction module, a determination module, and a converter. The 3D conversion instruction module is configured to instruct execution of a 3D conversion required to convert an input image into a 3D image. The determination module is configured to determine validity or invalidity of the 3D conversion instruction based on whether the input image corresponds to a 3D image format or a 2D image format. The converter is configured to convert, based on validity determination of the 3D conversion instruction, the input image into the 3D image in response to the 3D conversion instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Hideyuki Toma, Tokuhiro Sakurai, Teruo Kinoshita, Masatsugu Mukuge
  • Publication number: 20110292035
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image output control apparatus includes a detector and a controller. The detector is configured to detect a capability of an image display apparatus. The controller is configured to execute control to output one of a 2D image and a 3D image to the image display apparatus based on the capability detected by the detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Tokuhiro Sakurai, Teruo Kinoshita, Hideyuki Toma, Masatsugu Mukuge
  • Patent number: 7916463
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the information processing apparatus includes a main housing, a display housing containing a display panel, a hinge section provided between an end part of the main housing and an end part of the display housing and rotatably coupling the display housing to the main housing, a first antenna section, and a second antenna section. The first antenna section is provided in the end part of the display housing and electrically connected to the display panel, and at least a part of the first antenna section is located below the display panel in a state where the display housing is in a raised position relative to the main housing. The second antenna section is provided in the main housing, and is configured to perform wireless communication with the first antenna section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Sohei Aya, Hideyuki Toma, Teruo Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20100067186
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the information processing apparatus includes a main housing, a display housing containing a display panel, a hinge section provided between an end part of the main housing and an end part of the display housing and rotatably coupling the display housing to the main housing, a first antenna section, and a second antenna section. The first antenna section is provided in the end part of the display housing and electrically connected to the display panel, and at least a part of the first antenna section is located below the display panel in a state where the display housing is in a raised position relative to the main housing. The second antenna section is provided in the main housing, and is configured to perform wireless communication with the first antenna section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Sohei AYA, Hideyuki TOMA, Teruo KINOSHITA
  • Patent number: 6845011
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing incorporates a pump. The second housing incorporates a heat-radiating portion. The pump has a heat-receiving portion. A circulation path for circulating liquid coolant connects the pump and the heat-radiating portion. The circulation path has two pipes. The first pipe connects the pump to the coolant inlet port of the heat-radiating portion. The second pipe connects the pump to the coolant outlet port of the heat-radiating portion. The first and second pipes extend from two adjacent points on the pump, toward a midpoint between the coolant inlet port and coolant outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Kentaro Tomioka, Katsumi Hisano, Tomonao Takamatsu, Mitsuyoshi Tanimoto, Hiroyuki Kusaka, Teruo Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20040196628
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprising a housing, a first heat conductor, a second heat conductor, and a circulation path. The housing contains a first heat-generating component and a second heat-generating component. The first heat conductor and the second heat conductor are provided in the housing. The first heat conductor is interposed between the first heat-generating component and the second heat-generating component and thermally connected to the first and second heat-generating components. The second heat conductor faces the first heat conductor in the housing. The circulation path circulates liquid coolant between the first heat conductor and the second heat conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Katsumi Hisano, Kentaro Tomioka, Hiroyuki Kusaka, Teruo Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20040070935
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprises a first housing and a second housing. A junction between the first and second housings has three passages that connect an interior of the first housing and an interior of the second housing. A cable in which electric signals flow extends through one of the three passages. Two pipes are provided. The first pipe supplies liquid coolant heated in a heat-receiving portion. The second pipe supplies the liquid coolant cooled in a heat-radiating portion. The first and second pipes extend through the remaining two of the three passages, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Kentaro Tomioka, Katsumi Hisano, Tomonao Takamatsu, Mitsuyoshi Tanimoto, Hiroyuki Kusaka, Teruo Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20040070934
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprising a housing, a display panel provided in the housing and having a back wall, and a heat-radiating portion provided in the housing to radiate the heat generated by a heat-generating component. The heat-radiating portion opposes the back wall of the display panel. The display panel and the heat-radiating portion are coupled to each other by support members. The support members hold the display panel and the heat-radiating portion at specific positions in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Kentaro Tomioka, Katsumi Hisano, Tomonao Takamatsu, Mitsuyoshi Tanimoto, Hiroyuki Kusaka, Teruo Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20040070940
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing incorporates a pump. The second housing incorporates a heat-radiating portion. The pump has a heat-receiving portion. A circulation path for circulating liquid coolant connects the pump and the heat-radiating portion. The circulation path has two pipes. The first pipe connects the pump to the coolant inlet port of the heat-radiating portion. The second pipe connects the pump to the coolant outlet port of the heat-radiating portion. The first and second pipes extend from two adjacent points on the pump, toward a midpoint between the coolant inlet port and coolant outlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Kentaro Tomioka, Katsumi Hisano, Tomonao Takamatsu, Mitsuyoshi Tanimoto, Hiroyuki Kusaka, Teruo Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20040027800
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing, a heat-receiving portion thermally connected to a heat-generating component, a heat-radiating portion for radiating heat generated by the component, a pump for supplying liquid coolant to the heat-radiating portion, and a holding member secured to fixing portions and holding the pump in the housing. The pump has a plurality of peripheral walls. A plurality of fixing areas are provided outside the pump, each being located between two corners defined by an adjacent three of the peripheral walls. The fixing portions are aligned with the fixing areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuyoshi Tanimoto, Yoshinori Kamikawa, Fumihiko Koizumi, Teruo Kinoshita
  • Patent number: 6226175
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for releasing a load stress imposed during operation of a handheld electronic device includes a thin housing body defining an opening for mounting a keyboard panel. The keyboard panel has a relatively low rigidity. A spacing structure is provided to maintain a predetermined distance between a surface of a semiconductor package mounted on the keyboard panel and the thin housing body. The height of the spacing structure is greater than the height of the semiconductor package so that the predetermined distance is maintained when the keyboard panel is elastically deflected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Tomomi Murayama, Teruo Kinoshita