Patents by Inventor Tetsuji Ogami

Tetsuji Ogami 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: 7777805
    Abstract: This invention allows executing proper photometry within a short time even when a single-lens reflex type image capturing apparatus performs flash photography using an electronic viewfinder. When performing photography from a live view display state using a flash unit which illuminates an object, a shutter front curtain is closed, and a quick return mirror is driven into a photographing optical path. After a photometry sensor near an optical viewfinder temporarily measures reflected light from the object, photography is executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tetsuji Ogami
  • Patent number: 7443444
    Abstract: In order to securely and easily perform electric connection in a circuit board, an image pickup apparatus comprises a solid-state image pickup element which picks up an image of a subject, a circuit board which is arranged on a back face of the solid-state image pickup element and includes a signal processing circuit, a holding member which is arranged between the solid-state image pickup element and the circuit board and holds the solid-state image pickup element, a first connector which is arranged on the circuit board and includes a plurality of electrodes and a first electrical insulation member provided so as to cover the plurality of electrodes, and a first connecting member which electrically connects the solid-state image pickup element and the first connector and includes a plurality of interconnections and a second electrical insulation member provided so as to cover the plurality of interconnections, wherein the first connecting member extends from the solid-state image pickup element toward an out
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tetsuji Ogami
  • Publication number: 20080111902
    Abstract: This invention allows executing proper photometry within a short time even when a single-lens reflex type image capturing apparatus performs flash photography using an electronic viewfinder. When performing photography from a live view display state using a flash unit which illuminates an object, a shutter front curtain is closed, and a quick return mirror is driven into a photographing optical path. After a photometry sensor near an optical viewfinder temporarily measures reflected light from the object, photography is executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Tetsuji Ogami
  • Publication number: 20050030420
    Abstract: In order to securely and easily perform electric connection in a circuit board, an image pickup apparatus comprises a solid-state image pickup element which picks up an image of a subject, a circuit board which is arranged on a back face of the solid-state image pickup element and includes a signal processing circuit, a holding member which is arranged between the solid-state image pickup element and the circuit board and holds the solid-state image pickup element, a first connector which is arranged on the circuit board and includes a plurality of electrodes and a first electrical insulation member provided so as to cover the plurality of electrodes, and a first connecting member which electrically connects the solid-state image pickup element and the first connector and includes a plurality of interconnections and a second electrical insulation member provided so as to cover the plurality of interconnections, wherein the first connecting member extends from the solid-state image pickup element toward an out
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tetsuji Ogami