Patents by Inventor Tomohiro YOKOO

Tomohiro YOKOO 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: 20250076747
    Abstract: A light source apparatus includes a first light source emitting first light, a wavelength converter converting the first light into second light, a first light transmissive member guiding the second light, a first optical layer transmitting the first light and reflecting the second light, and a first reflective member reflecting the first light and the second light. The wavelength converter has a first surface on which the first light is incident via the first optical layer and the first light transmissive member. The first light transmissive member has a second surface that faces the first surface, and a third surface and a fourth surface that intersect with the second surface and face opposite sides. The third surface faces the first reflective member. The second light travels through an interior of the first light transmissive member and exits via the fourth surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Tomohiro YOKOO, Yoichi NAKAGOMI
  • Patent number: 12243368
    Abstract: A check handling device includes a receiver having an inlet that receives a check; a transport having a first transport path connected to the receiver and that transports the check received by the receiver; a recognition circuit located in the first transport path, the recognition circuit configured to detect whether each check transported by the transport is a rejected check or a non-rejected check; and a temporary storage connected to the first transport path and that stores check after detection by the recognition circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: GLORY LTD.
    Inventor: Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Patent number: 12217581
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medium processing apparatus, including: a housing provided with a surface facing a customer operating the medium processing apparatus; and a rolled coin device housed in the housing and configured to process rolled coins formed by bundling a plurality of loose coins. The surface of the housing includes a designated area located in a height range conforming to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard with respect to a height direction of the medium processing apparatus, and a rolled coin dispensing port of the rolled coin device for dispensing the rolled coins is arranged in the designated area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Glory Ltd.
    Inventors: Hirofumi Tougo, Kazuhiko Takahashi, Kenta Takahashi, Takayuki Kuroda, Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Publication number: 20240184189
    Abstract: A wavelength conversion element of the present disclosure includes a wavelength conversion layer having a first surface entered by a first light in a first wavelength band and a second surface located at an opposite side to the first surface, and converting the first light into a second light in a second wavelength band, a first substrate facing the first surface and transmitting the first light, and a second substrate facing the second surface and transmitting the second light. The wavelength conversion layer and the first substrate are not in optical contact, and the wavelength conversion layer and the second substrate are not in optical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tomohiro YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20240087393
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medium processing apparatus, including: a housing provided with a surface facing a customer operating the medium processing apparatus; and a rolled coin device housed in the housing and configured to process rolled coins formed by bundling a plurality of loose coins. The surface of the housing includes a designated area located in a height range conforming to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard with respect to a height direction of the medium processing apparatus, and a rolled coin dispensing port of the rolled coin device for dispensing the rolled coins is arranged in the designated area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Glory Ltd.
    Inventors: Hirofumi Tougo, Kazuhiko Takahashi, Kenta Takahashi, Takayuki Kuroda, Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Patent number: 11869318
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medium processing apparatus, including: a housing provided with a surface facing a customer operating the medium processing apparatus; and a rolled coin device housed in the housing and configured to process rolled coins formed by bundling a plurality of loose coins. The surface of the housing includes a designated area located in a height range conforming to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard with respect to a height direction of the medium processing apparatus, and a rolled coin dispensing port of the rolled coin device for dispensing the rolled coins is arranged in the designated area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Glory Ltd.
    Inventors: Hirofumi Tougo, Kazuhiko Takahashi, Kenta Takahashi, Takayuki Kuroda, Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Patent number: 11860523
    Abstract: A wavelength conversion apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a wavelength conversion layer that converts excitation light in terms of wavelength and an optical array layer formed of a plurality of cells each having a first surface on which light as a result of the wavelength conversion performed by the wavelength conversion layer is incident and a second surface via which the light exits. The optical array layer has a reflection surface that extends from the first surface to the second surface, is located at an interface between the cells adjacent to each other, and reflects the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Publication number: 20230266653
    Abstract: An illuminator includes a light source that emits first light that belongs to a first wavelength band, a wavelength converter that converts the first light into second light that belongs to a second wavelength band different from the first wavelength band, and an optical element that transmits the second light emitted from the wavelength converter. An air layer is provided between the wavelength converter and the optical element. A length of the air layer along the direction of the optical axis of the optical element is greater than or equal to 0.3 ?m but smaller than or equal to 9.0 ?m. The optical element has a coefficient of linear expansion smaller than or equal to 65×10?7/° C. at temperatures ranging from 100° C. to 200° C., and a thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 1.0 W/m·K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Toshiaki HASHIZUME, Akira SHINBO, Tomohiro YOKOO
  • Patent number: 11675262
    Abstract: A projection system includes a screen forming device configured to form a screen by ejecting liquid from a plurality of nozzles and a projector, acquires three-dimensional shape data formed by a three-dimensional coordinate system having an X axis, a Y axis, and a Z axis, divides the three-dimensional shape data in an X-axis direction to generate sectional shape data, acquires coordinates of the sectional shape data, executes matching processing for correlating the coordinates of the sectional shape data, pixels with which the projector draws an image, the nozzles of the screen forming device, and heights in an ejection space of the liquid ejected from the nozzles, and projects an image onto the screen according to the correlation by the matching processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomohiro Yokoo, Yoshisada Aoki
  • Publication number: 20230093434
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medium processing apparatus, including: a housing provided with a surface facing a customer operating the medium processing apparatus; and a rolled coin device housed in the housing and configured to process rolled coins formed by bundling a plurality of loose coins. The surface of the housing includes a designated area located in a height range conforming to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard with respect to a height direction of the medium processing apparatus, and a rolled coin dispensing port of the rolled coin device for dispensing the rolled coins is arranged in the designated area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Glory Ltd.
    Inventors: Hirofumi Tougo, Kazuhiko Takahashi, Kenta Takahashi, Takayuki Kuroda, Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Patent number: 11556050
    Abstract: A wavelength conversion element according to the present disclosure includes a wavelength conversion layer having a first surface having a recessed part, and a plurality of air holes, and configured to be excited by light in a first wavelength band to thereby generate light in a second wavelength band different from the first wavelength band, a particle disposed in the recessed part, a light transmissive member disposed so as to cover the recessed part and the particle, a reflecting layer disposed so as to be opposed to the first surface of the wavelength conversion layer, and a base member disposed so as to be opposed to the reflecting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Patent number: 11532196
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medium processing apparatus, including: a housing provided with a surface facing a customer operating the medium processing apparatus; and a rolled coin device housed in the housing and configured to process rolled coins formed by bundling a plurality of loose coins. The surface of the housing includes a designated area located in a height range conforming to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard with respect to a height direction of the medium processing apparatus, and a rolled coin dispensing port of the rolled coin device for dispensing the rolled coins is arranged in the designated area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Glory Ltd.
    Inventors: Hirofumi Tougo, Kazuhiko Takahashi, Kenta Takahashi, Takayuki Kuroda, Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Publication number: 20220317553
    Abstract: A wavelength conversion apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a wavelength conversion layer that converts excitation light in terms of wavelength and an optical array layer formed of a plurality of cells each having a first surface on which light as a result of the wavelength conversion performed by the wavelength conversion layer is incident and a second surface via which the light exits. The optical array layer has a reflection surface that extends from the first surface to the second surface, is located at an interface between the cells adjacent to each other, and reflects the light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: Tomohiro YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20220292907
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medium processing apparatus, including: a housing provided with a surface facing a customer operating the medium processing apparatus; and a rolled coin device housed in the housing and configured to process rolled coins formed by bundling a plurality of loose coins. The surface of the housing includes a designated area located in a height range conforming to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard with respect to a height direction of the medium processing apparatus, and a rolled coin dispensing port of the rolled coin device for dispensing the rolled coins is arranged in the designated area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Hirofumi Tougo, Kazuhiko Takahashi, Kenta Takahashi, Takayuki Kuroda, Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Patent number: 11442349
    Abstract: A wavelength conversion element includes: a wavelength conversion layer that is formed with a plurality of pores and that is excited by light in a first wavelength band to generate light in a second wavelength band different from the light in the first wavelength band; a first bonding layer formed at a first surface of the wavelength conversion layer; a second bonding layer bonded to the first bonding layer; and a reflection member that is formed at the second bonding layer and that reflects the light in the first wavelength band or the light in the second wavelength band. The first surface of the wavelength conversion layer is formed with a recess. A part of the first bonding layer is formed at the recess. The second bonding layer is formed to cover the recess. The first bonding layer and the second bonding layer are plasma polymerized films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Patent number: 11321987
    Abstract: A sheet handling apparatus includes a mounting unit configured to mount a storage bag, a holder configured to support a first part of the storage bag mounted to the mounting unit on the holder and hold a second part being lower than the first part of the storage bag, the holder being capable of moving along an first direction in which the sheets are sent from the opening into inside storage bag and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The holder approaches the mounting unit in the second direction opposite to the first direction in a state where the second part of the storage bag is held by the holder before the sheet is stored in the storage bag mounted to the mounting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: GLORY LTD.
    Inventor: Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Publication number: 20220100072
    Abstract: A projection system includes a screen forming device configured to form a screen by ejecting liquid from a plurality of nozzles and a projector, acquires three-dimensional shape data formed by a three-dimensional coordinate system having an X axis, a Y axis, and a Z axis, divides the three-dimensional shape data in an X-axis direction to generate sectional shape data, acquires coordinates of the sectional shape data, executes matching processing for correlating the coordinates of the sectional shape data, pixels with which the projector draws an image, the nozzles of the screen forming device, and heights in an ejection space of the liquid ejected from the nozzles, and projects an image onto the screen according to the correlation by the matching processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomohiro YOKOO, Yoshisada AOKI
  • Publication number: 20220036686
    Abstract: A check handling device includes a receiver having an inlet that receives a check; a transport having a first transport path connected to the receiver and that transports the check received by the receiver; a recognition circuit located in the first transport path, the recognition circuit configured to detect whether each check transported by the transport is a rejected check or a non-rejected check; and a temporary storage connected to the first transport path and that stores check after detection by the recognition circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Glory Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomohiro YOKOO
  • Patent number: 11156909
    Abstract: A wavelength converter according to the present disclosure includes a wavelength conversion layer that has a first surface and a second surface different from the first surface and converts excitation light that belongs to a first wavelength band into fluorescence that belongs to a second wavelength band different from the first wavelength band, a first light transmissive member that has a third surface on which the excitation light is incident and a fourth surface different from the third surface and transmits at least the excitation light, and a first layer provided between the first surface of the wavelength conversion layer and the fourth surface of the first light transmissive member, which are surfaces facing each other. The refractive index of the first light transmissive member is greater than the refractive index of the wavelength conversion layer, and the first layer transmits the excitation light and reflects the fluorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wataru Yasumatsu, Osamu Arakawa, Tomohiro Yokoo
  • Patent number: 11131915
    Abstract: A light source device of the present disclosure includes a light source, a wavelength conversion element having a fluorescent material that a light output from the light source enters and a supporting substrate that supports the fluorescent material, an optical element guiding the light output from the light source to the fluorescent material, a holding member holding the optical element, and a housing part providing a housing space in an optical path of the light output from the light source and housing at least the optical element and the holding member in the housing space, wherein the supporting substrate is fixed to the holding member, the holding member is fixed to the housing part, and an elastic member is provided between the supporting substrate and the holding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Naoki Iwashita, Kenshi Sakai, Hiroaki Yanai, Tomohiro Yokoo, Makoto Zakoji