Patents by Inventor Tomohiro Tobari

Tomohiro Tobari 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: 11959994
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to acquire position information indicating first and second installation positions of a plurality of pieces of equipment receive characteristic information of a first piece of equipment obtained from a first propagation characteristic and a second propagation characteristic, and characteristic information of a second piece of equipment obtained from a third propagation characteristic and a fourth propagation characteristic. The processor is configured to estimate a position where each of the first and second pieces of equipment is installed, based on the position information, and the characteristic information of the first and the second piece of equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takafumi Sakamoto, Yuki Yonezawa, Tomohiro Tobari, Takanori Kouta
  • Publication number: 20230422531
    Abstract: Provided are a photoelectric conversion element that can generate power with high efficiency and has high durability, and a method for manufacturing the same. A photoelectric conversion element according to an embodiment includes a first electrode, an active layer having a perovskite structure containing a halogen ion, and a second electrode having light transmissivity, in which a Warburg coefficient of the active layer measured by an AC impedance spectroscopy method is specified. The element can be manufactured by applying a solution containing a precursor of the perovskite structure and then performing appropriate annealing treatment or gas blowing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi GOTANDA, Tomohiro TOBARI, Yutaka SAITA, Katsuya YAMASHITA, Kenji FUJINAGA, Miyuki SHIOKAWA
  • Publication number: 20230345743
    Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor element that can generate power with high efficiency and has high durability. A multilayer junction photoelectric conversion element according to an embodiment includes: a first electrode; a first photoactive layer including a perovskite semiconductor; a first doped layer; a tunnel insulating film; a second photoactive layer containing silicon; and a second electrode, in this order. A thickness of the tunnel insulating film is 1 nm to 15 nm, and the first doped layer contains silicon and a trivalent or pentavalent element as an impurity. The element can be manufactured by a method including forming a bottom cell including a second active layer and then forming a first photoactive layer by coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: TAKESHI GOTANDA, TOMOHIRO TOBARI, YUTAKA SAITA
  • Publication number: 20230317377
    Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor element that can generate power with high efficiency and has high durability. A multilayer junction photoelectric conversion element according to an embodiment includes: a first electrode; a first photoactive layer including a perovskite semiconductor; a first doped layer; a second photoactive layer including silicon; a second doped layer; a passivation layer; and a second electrode in this order. The interlayer interface existing between the first photoactive layer and the adjacent layer is a substantially smooth surface, and the multilayer junction photoelectric conversion element further includes a light scattering layer that penetrate a part of the passivation layer and electrically join the second doped layer and the second electrode. The element can be manufactured by a method including forming a bottom cell including a second active layer and then forming a first photoactive layer by coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi GOTANDA, Tomohiro TOBARI, Yutaka SAITA
  • Publication number: 20230307560
    Abstract: The present embodiment provides a semiconductor element that can generate power with high efficiency and has high durability. A multilayer junction photoelectric conversion element according to an embodiment comrises: a first electrode; a first photoactive layer including a perovskite semiconductor; a first passivation layer; a first doped layer; a second photoactive layer containing silicon; and a second electrode, in this order. The multilayer junction photoelectric conversion element further comprises a light scattering layer including a plurality of mutually separated silicon alloy layers that penetrate a part of the passivation layer and electrically connect the first photoactive layer and the first doped layer. The element can be manufactured by a method including forming a bottom cell including a second active layer and then forming a first photoactive layer by coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi GOTANDA, Tomohiro TOBARI, Yutaka SAITA
  • Publication number: 20230298826
    Abstract: A multilayer junction photoelectric converter and a multilayer junction photoelectric converter manufacturing method capable of preventing water from contacting a perovskite layer are provided. A multilayer junction photoelectric converter of an embodiment includes a multilayered-structure. In the multilayered-structure, a first electrode functional layer, a first photoactive layer, an intermediate functional layer, a second photoactive layer, and a second electrode functional layer are multilayered. The first photoactive layer is made of crystalline silicon. The second photoactive layer is made of a photoactive material having a perovskite crystal structure. A partial layer included in the second electrode functional layer is included in the multilayered-structure and extends on an edge surface of the multilayered-structure to cover an end portion of the second photoactive layer at the edge surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi GOTANDA, Tsuyoshi ASATANI, Yutaka SAITA, Tomohiro TOBARI
  • Publication number: 20230207714
    Abstract: A solar cell according to an embodiment includes at least one first solar cell panel, a flexible substrate, a bypass diode, and a package. The at least one first solar cell panel is disposed with a light receiving surface thereof oriented in a predetermined direction. The flexible substrate is disposed in the vicinity of the at least one first solar cell panel when viewed in the predetermined direction. The flexible substrate forms a bypass line for the at least one first solar cell panel. The bypass diode is mounted on the flexible substrate and is connected to the at least one first solar cell panel in parallel. The package houses the at least one first solar cell panel, the flexible substrate, and the bypass diode. The at least one first solar cell panel is disposed between both ends of the flexible substrate and the bypass diode in the predetermined direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Katsuya YAMASHITA, Yutaka SAITA, Tomohiro TOBARI, Miyuki SHIOKAWA
  • Publication number: 20230207716
    Abstract: A solar cell includes a top cell module that generates power by photoelectrically converting incident light and allows part of the incident light to pass through the top cell module, and a bottom cell module that is laminated to the top cell module and generates power by photoelectrically converting light that has passed through the top cell module, wherein the top cell module includes a plurality of top cells that are connected in series, in parallel, or in a combination of series and parallel, the bottom cell module includes a plurality of bottom cells that are connected in series, in parallel, or in a combination of series and parallel, the number of the bottom cells being equal to the number of the top cells, and an electrode connecting the plurality of top cells is positioned such that the electrode does not overlap the bottom cells in plan view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Miyuki SHIOKAWA, Katsuya YAMASHITA, Tomohiro TOBARI, Takeshi GOTANDA, Yutaka SAITA
  • Publication number: 20230129154
    Abstract: A solar cell module of the embodiment includes a first solar cell element and a second solar cell element disposed to be aligned, a connection member, and a shield member. The connection member electrically connects a first electrode of the first solar cell element and a second electrode of the second solar cell element. The first solar cell element and the second solar cell element each include a first cell containing a perovskite semiconductor and a second cell containing silicon. The first electrode is disposed at an end portion in a first direction in which the first cell is disposed in a thickness direction. The second electrode is disposed at an end portion in a second direction in which the second cell is disposed in the thickness direction. The shield member is made of an electrically insulating material and is disposed between an end portion of the first electrode of the first solar cell element on the second solar cell element side and the connection member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicants: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi GOTANDA, Katsuya YAMASHITA, Haruki OHNISHI, Yutaka SAITA, Tomohiro TOBARI
  • Publication number: 20220140165
    Abstract: A solar battery module according to an embodiment has at least one solar battery panel, a flexible substrate and a package. A solar battery cell is formed in the at least one solar battery panel. The flexible substrate is directly or indirectly connected to the at least one solar battery panel. A bypass diode is mounted on the flexible substrate. The flexible substrate forms a bypass line of the at least one solar battery panel. The package accommodates the at least one solar battery panel. The flexible substrate has a base material and a wiring. The wiring is supported by the base material. The wiring has a flying lead and a terminal. The flying lead protrudes from the base material. The flying lead is connected to the at least one solar battery panel. The terminal is provided on an outward side of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Katsuya Yamashita, Haiyan Jin, Miyuki Shiokawa, Takeshi Gotanda, Tomohiro Tobari, Yutaka Saita
  • Publication number: 20220140780
    Abstract: A flight vehicle of an embodiment includes a wing, double-side generation type solar cells, and a light reflecting part. The wing has an outer shell member. The outer shell member has transmittance. The wing is formed by an outer shell member in a hollow shape. The solar cells are disposed on the upper surface of the wing. The light reflecting part is provided on an inner surface of the outer shell member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Haiyan Jin, Takeshi Gotanda, Yutaka Saita, Tomohiro Tobari, Katsuya Yamashita, Miyuki Shiokawa, Kenji Fujinaga
  • Publication number: 20220011397
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to set, based on first information indicating a plurality of candidate positions where a plurality of wireless devices are located, first candidate positions which are part of the plurality of candidate positions, and estimate first wireless devices each located at any of the first candidate positions among the plurality of wireless devices, based on second information regarding communication among the plurality of wireless devices each located at any of the plurality of candidate positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Takafumi SAKAMOTO, Yuki YONEZAWA, Tomohiro TOBARI, Takanori KOUTA
  • Publication number: 20210409908
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes: processing circuitry configured to generate information regarding distances among a plurality of candidate positions of a plurality of wireless devices based on first information indicating the plurality of candidate positions, and determine a first candidate position from the plurality of candidate positions based on the information regarding the distances among the plurality of candidate positions to acquire identification information of a wireless device which is located on the first candidate position among the plurality of wireless devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Yuki YONEZAWA, Takafumi SAKAMOTO, Tomohiro TOBARI, Takanori KOUTA
  • Publication number: 20210194423
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to acquire n installation positions where first to n-th pieces of equipment are installed, receive a propagation characteristic related to the first to n-th pieces of equipment, and estimate, by an algorithm, a combination or the first to n-th pieces of equipment and each of the n installation positions based on a propagation characteristic related to the first to n-th pieces of equipment. An initial value of the algorithm is generated based on an arrangement of the n installation positions and an arrangement of the first to n-th pieces of equipment determined based on a propagation characteristic related to the first to n-th pieces of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuki YONEZAWA, Takafumi SAKAMOTO, Tomohiro TOBARI, Takanori KOUTA
  • Publication number: 20210190927
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to acquire position information indicating first and second installation positions of a plurality of pieces of equipment receive characteristic information of a first piece of equipment obtained from a first propagation characteristic and a second propagation characteristic, and characteristic information of a second piece of equipment obtained from a third propagation characteristic and a fourth propagation characteristic. The processor is configured to estimate a position where each of the first and second pieces of equipment is installed, based on the position information, and the characteristic information of the first and the second piece of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takafumi SAKAMOTO, Yuki YONEZAWA, Tomohiro TOBARI, Takanori KOUTA
  • Patent number: 7417628
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus comprises a liquid crystal display panel including a display region, a planar light source device having a light exit surface which faces the liquid crystal display panel and from which planar light exits toward the liquid crystal display panel, and a back surface located opposite to the light exit surface, a coordinates position detecting device which detects coordinates of a position designated on the display region; and a frame which has a projection and supports the liquid crystal display panel and the planar light source, the projection being formed integrally with the frame and extending along the back surface with a distance corresponding to a thickness of the coordinates position detecting device from the planar light source device. The coordinates position detecting device is interposed between the projection and the planar light source device and supported by the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomohiro Tobari
  • Publication number: 20060164402
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus comprises a liquid crystal display panel including a display region, a planar light source device having a light exit surface which faces the liquid crystal display panel and from which planar light exits toward the liquid crystal display panel, and a back surface located opposite to the light exit surface, a coordinates position detecting device which detects coordinates of a position designated on the display region; and a frame which has a projection and supports the liquid crystal display panel and the planar light source, the projection being formed integrally with the frame and extending along the back surface with a distance corresponding to a thickness of the coordinates position detecting device from the planar light source device. The coordinates position detecting device is interposed between the projection and the planar light source device and supported by the projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventor: Tomohiro Tobari