Patents by Inventor Tomoya Sano
Tomoya Sano 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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Publication number: 20220217555Abstract: A measuring device 1 tests the operation of the communication function of an UE 70 by performing communication simulating a base station with the UE 70, and includes a reception unit 11a that receives a signal to be measured transmitted from the UE 70, a signal data calculation unit 12 that converts the signal to be measured into a digital signal and calculates signal data, a trigger signal output unit 13 that outputs a trigger signal at a predetermined timing when a predetermined trigger condition is satisfied, a signal extraction unit 14 that receives the trigger signal, and extracts IQ data in a predetermined section according to the predetermined timing from the signal data, and an IQ data analysis unit 52 that analyzes the extracted IQ data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Yuki NITSUMA, Takaaki KAMISAWA, Katsuo SAKURAI, Issei FUKUDA, Tomoya SANO
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Patent number: 10573175Abstract: A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes image obtaining unit configured to obtain data in proximity to the vehicle, determine a regulation value based on the data, and at least one sensor unit configured to provide state information related to a state of the vehicle. Processing unit also includes being configured to determine whether a zone condition applies based on the data, confirm a validity of the detected regulation value based on the state information, the determined regulation value, the zone condition, and an age of the data, the processing unit is configured to revoke the validity, and wherein, upon determination of a zone condition, the processing unit is configured to increase the predetermined threshold duration. The processing unit is also configured to cause the regulation value to be displayed when the validity is confirmed and to prevent display of the regulation value when the validity is revoked.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPEInventors: Yuzo Kaneshige, Tomoya Kawasaki, Christophe Gillet, Tom Rycken, Tomoya Sano
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Patent number: 10380437Abstract: A traffic sign assistance system for a vehicle including optical recognition unit to obtain data regarding a regulation indicator in proximity to the vehicle, at least one sensor unit configured to monitor a vehicle travel direction, and processing unit. The processing unit are configured to determine a location of a location of a next road intersection based on the vehicle travel direction, measure a distance between a location of the regulation indicator and the location of the next road intersection, cause display of a regulation value associated with the regulation indicator on a display device to be maintained if the distance is less than a predetermined threshold value and a change in vehicle travel direction is detected, and hide the regulation value associated with the regulation indicator from the display device if the distance is greater than the predetermined threshold value and a change in vehicle travel direction is detected.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPEInventors: Christophe Gillet, Tomoya Kawasaki, Yuzo Kaneshige, Tom Rycken, Tomoya Sano
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Publication number: 20170308761Abstract: A traffic sign assistance system for a vehicle including optical recognition unit to obtain data regarding a regulation indicator in proximity to the vehicle, at least one sensor unit configured to monitor a vehicle travel direction, and processing unit. The processing unit are configured to determine a location of a location of a next road intersection based on the vehicle travel direction, measure a distance between a location of the regulation indicator and the location of the next road intersection, cause display of a regulation value associated with the regulation indicator on a display device to be maintained if the distance is less than a predetermined threshold value and a change in vehicle travel direction is detected, and hide the regulation value associated with the regulation indicator from the display device if the distance is greater than the predetermined threshold value and a change in vehicle travel direction is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPEInventors: Christophe GILLET, Tomoya KAWASAKI, Yuzo KANESHIGE, Tom RYCKEN, Tomoya SANO
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Publication number: 20170243483Abstract: A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes image obtaining unit configured to obtain data in proximity to the vehicle, determine a regulation value based on the data, and at least one sensor unit configured to provide state information related to a state of the vehicle. Processing unit also includes being configured to determine whether a zone condition applies based on the data, confirm a validity of the detected regulation value based on the state information, the determined regulation value, the zone condition, and an age of the data, the processing unit is configured to revoke the validity, and wherein, upon determination of a zone condition, the processing unit is configured to increase the predetermined threshold duration. The processing unit is also configured to cause the regulation value to be displayed when the validity is confirmed and to prevent display of the regulation value when the validity is revoked.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPEInventors: Yuzo KANESHIGE, Tomoya KAWASAKI, Christophe GILLET, Tom RYCKEN, Tomoya SANO
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Patent number: 8489272Abstract: A diagnostic system for a vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine acquires a diagnostic driving pattern defined by a vehicle speed; stores a drive train model for calculating a torque and rotational speed of the internal combustion engine backward from a vehicle speed and an acceleration; stores map data in which a fuel consumption is associated with a torque and rotational speed of the internal combustion engine; updates the map data on the basis of a result of actual control over the internal combustion engine; uses the drive train model to calculate changes in torque and rotational speed of the internal combustion engine when the vehicle is caused to drive in accordance with the driving pattern; and uses the calculated changes in torque and rotational speed and the map data to calculate a fuel efficiency when the vehicle is caused to drive in accordance with the driving pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tomoya Sano, Koichi Ueda
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Publication number: 20110238255Abstract: A diagnostic system for a vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine acquires a diagnostic driving pattern defined by a vehicle speed; stores a drive train model for calculating a torque and rotational speed of the internal combustion engine backward from a vehicle speed and an acceleration; stores map data in which a fuel consumption is associated with a torque and rotational speed of the internal combustion engine; updates the map data on the basis of a result of actual control over the internal combustion engine; uses the drive train model to calculate changes in torque and rotational speed of the internal combustion engine when the vehicle is caused to drive in accordance with the driving pattern; and uses the calculated changes in torque and rotational speed and the map data to calculate a fuel efficiency when the vehicle is caused to drive in accordance with the driving pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tomoya Sano, Koichi Ueda
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Patent number: D623055Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Cadbury Adams USA LLCInventor: Tomoya Sano