Patents by Inventor Tooru Masuda

Tooru Masuda 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: 20230035765
    Abstract: The control device includes a control unit that performs control to synchronize an imaging timing at which an imaging device performs imaging with a display timing at which a display device located in an imaging range of the imaging device displays a first moving image, and an image processing unit that performs foreground/background difference processing on the basis of a second moving image captured by the imaging device at a first timing and a third moving image captured by the imaging device at a second timing different from the first timing. The second moving image and the third moving image both include at least a part of the first moving image whose display timing is synchronized between the second moving image and the third moving image. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an imaging system for capturing a moving image used for generating a 3D model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: SONY GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tooru MASUDA
  • Patent number: 11354790
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus (100) includes: a variable determination unit (134) that performs, based on a distribution of luminance values of individual pixels included in a predetermined area determined according to information regarding a motion of a user out of first video data recorded in a first dynamic range, determination of a variable to be used to calculate the luminance values of the individual pixels when the first dynamic range is converted into a second dynamic range; and a converter (135) that converts the first video data into second video data displayed in the second dynamic range, based on the variable determined by the variable determination unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tooru Masuda
  • Publication number: 20210389847
    Abstract: Display of free viewpoint video content is switched so as to alleviate health hazard to viewers without impairing the reality. The omni window is a window integrating all windows, through each of which each sub-content is looked in from main content, and also serves as an entrance to a free viewpoint space of each sub-content. A viewer can go back and forth between different free viewpoint spaces by way of the omni window and the free viewpoint video is switched in accordance with such an exploring motion within the spaces. Furthermore, it is possible to impart a conversion function for a perceived size of the viewer to the omni window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventor: Tooru Masuda
  • Patent number: 11132099
    Abstract: Display of free viewpoint video content is switched so as to alleviate health hazard to viewers without impairing the reality. The omni window is a window integrating all windows, through each of which each sub-content is looked in from main content, and also serves as an entrance to a free viewpoint space of each sub-content. A viewer can go back and forth between different free viewpoint spaces by way of the omni window and the free viewpoint video is switched in accordance with such an exploring motion within the spaces. Furthermore, it is possible to impart a conversion function for a perceived size of the viewer to the omni window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventor: Tooru Masuda
  • Publication number: 20210192680
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus (100) according to the present disclosure includes: a learning-data creation unit (132) configured to perform projection transformation on image data including a target as a subject, the learning-data creation unit (132) being configured to create learning data including the target as correct data; and a model generation unit (133) configured to generate, based on the learning data created by the learning-data creation unit (132), a learned model for detecting the target included in input data that includes a wide angle view image and is input to the learned model, the wide angle view image being created by projection transformation identical in scheme to the projection transformation by which the learning data is created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventor: TOORU MASUDA
  • Patent number: 10991144
    Abstract: There is provided an image processing apparatus that includes an ML3D model generation section, which are applicable to a home server that generates a display image of a predetermined viewpoint from an omnidirectional image or the like. The ML3D model generation section receives transmission information in which auxiliary information is added to at least one of texture information of a first layer, depth information of the first layer, texture information of a second layer or depth information of the second layer, and executes predetermined image processing using the auxiliary information for at least one of the texture information of the first layer, the depth information of the first layer, the texture information of the second layer or the depth information of the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuichi Araki, Junichi Tanaka, Hiroshi Oryoji, Yuichi Hasegawa, Tooru Masuda, Tetsuya Fukuyasu
  • Publication number: 20210073958
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus (100) includes: a variable determination unit (134) that performs, based on a distribution of luminance values of individual pixels included in a predetermined area determined according to information regarding a motion of a user out of first video data recorded in a first dynamic range, determination of a variable to be used to calculate the luminance values of the individual pixels when the first dynamic range is converted into a second dynamic range; and a converter (135) that converts the first video data into second video data displayed in the second dynamic range, based on the variable determined by the variable determination unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tooru MASUDA
  • Publication number: 20210037231
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus generates stereo pair full spherical images corresponding to a plurality of positions of a display device, on the basis of two or more viewpoint images for each position determined in accordance with the plurality of positions of the display device, from a plurality of viewpoint images captured at different locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tooru MASUDA
  • Patent number: 10898804
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an image processing device and an image processing method for achieving an easy change of a display mode of each object in live-action content. The image processing device includes an image generation section that changes a display mode of each of objects within a display image on the basis of segment information that indicates a position of a segment in which each of the objects is present, the position of the segment being a position in each of a plurality of layer images that are images generated on the basis of a plurality of captured images and are images classified into a plurality of layers in accordance with distances of the images from a predetermined visual point. For example, the present disclosure is applicable to a display device or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tooru Masuda
  • Patent number: 10893212
    Abstract: There is provided an all-celestial imaging apparatus enabling imaging of images that enable estimation of depth information relating to an object to be imaged by suppressing any generation of occlusion. An all-celestial imaging apparatus that is an aspect of the present technique includes plural imaging parts each arranged being directed in a direction different from that of each other, and the plural imaging parts are arranged such that all imaging ranges on at least one circumference of the imaging ranges by the plural imaging parts are each overlapped by angles of view of two or more pairs of the imaging parts. The present technique is applicable to, for example, an all-celestial camera imaging images that are used in the case where the depth information on a distance to an object to be imaged that may be present in an optional direction of all azimuth directions of 360° is estimated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tooru Masuda
  • Publication number: 20190364223
    Abstract: There is provided an all-celestial imaging apparatus enabling imaging of images that enable estimation of depth information relating to an object to be imaged by suppressing any generation of occlusion. An all-celestial imaging apparatus that is an aspect of the present technique includes plural imaging parts each arranged being directed in a direction different from that of each other, and the plural imaging parts are arranged such that all imaging ranges on at least one circumference of the imaging ranges by the plural imaging parts are each overlapped by angles of view of two or more pairs of the imaging parts. The present technique is applicable to, for example, an all-celestial camera imaging images that are used in the case where the depth information on a distance to an object to be imaged that may be present in an optional direction of all azimuth directions of 360° is estimated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tooru MASUDA
  • Publication number: 20190287289
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an image processing apparatus and an image processing method that make it possible to generate a texture image of high picture quality at a predetermined viewpoint using an omnidirectional image. An ML3D model generation section receives transmission information in which auxiliary information is added to at least one of texture information of a first layer, depth information of the first layer, texture information of a second layer or depth information of the second layer, and executes predetermined image processing using the auxiliary information for at least one of the texture information of the first layer, the depth information of the first layer, the texture information of the second layer or the depth information of the second layer. The present disclosure can be applied, for example, to a home server that generates a display image of a predetermined viewpoint from an omnidirectional image or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: YUICHI ARAKI, JUNICHI TANAKA, HIROSHI ORYOJI, YUICHI HASEGAWA, TOORU MASUDA, TETSUYA FUKUYASU
  • Publication number: 20190160377
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an image processing device and an image processing method for achieving an easy change of a display mode of each object in live-action content. The image processing device includes an image generation section that changes a display mode of each of objects within a display image on the basis of segment information that indicates a position of a segment in which each of the objects is present, the position of the segment being a position in each of a plurality of layer images that are images generated on the basis of a plurality of captured images and are images classified into a plurality of layers in accordance with distances of the images from a predetermined visual point. For example, the present disclosure is applicable to a display device or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventor: TOORU MASUDA
  • Patent number: 10140746
    Abstract: Provided is an image processing device. A feature point detection unit detects a feature point from moving image data. An association processing unit associates the feature point with additional information, the feature point being selected based on feature point selection information for selecting one or at least two feature points that display the additional information displayed to be accompanied with the feature point. A motion analysis unit analyzes a changing behavior of the feature point through reproduction of moving image data. A data generating unit generates data indicating change content to change display of the additional information associated with the feature point based on motion information indicating the behavior of the feature point analyzed by the motion analysis unit and a display scenario indicating a change pattern to change the additional information added to the feature point according to the behavior of the feature point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tooru Masuda
  • Publication number: 20180232108
    Abstract: Display of free viewpoint video content is switched so as to alleviate health hazard to viewers without impairing the reality. The omni window is a window integrating all windows, through each of which each sub-content is looked in from main content, and also serves as an entrance to a free viewpoint space of each sub-content. A viewer can go back and forth between different free viewpoint spaces by way of the omni window and the free viewpoint video is switched in accordance with such an exploring motion within the spaces. Furthermore, it is possible to impart a conversion function for a perceived size of the viewer to the omni window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Tooru MASUDA
  • Publication number: 20170142486
    Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device, a display device, an information processing method, a program, and an information processing system that enable the determination of a visual field of attention in a case where an image of content in which the visual field can be freely changed is exhibited to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventor: TOORU MASUDA
  • Patent number: 8310210
    Abstract: A zero-phase current is outputted by detecting a ground-fault current with a zero-phase-sequence current transformer. A circuit having an open collector output operates when the voltage of the zero-phase current exceeds a positive side threshold value or it falls below a negative side threshold value to discharge a capacitor. When the inter-plate voltage of the capacitor falls below a threshold value voltage, a controlling means detects electric leakage to transmit that to a control unit of an air conditioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Doumae, Sumio Kagimura, Tooru Masuda
  • Patent number: 8218620
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a picture processing apparatus including: an attribute information detection section configured to detect attribute information about a plurality of pictures included in moving picture data; an index data creation section configured to create index data for indexing the attribute information to the positions in the moving picture data of those of the plurality of pictures which correspond to the attribute information; and a stream data creation section configured to create stream data including the moving picture data and the index data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yukio Isobe, Atsushi Mae, Kenichiro Nagao, Tooru Masuda
  • Publication number: 20110181774
    Abstract: Provided is an image processing device. A feature point detection unit detects a feature point from moving image data. An association processing unit associates the feature point with additional information, the feature point being selected based on feature point selection information for selecting one or at least two feature points that display the additional information displayed to be accompanied with the feature point. A motion analysis unit analyzes a changing behavior of the feature point through reproduction of moving image data. A data generating unit generates data indicating change content to change display of the additional information associated with the feature point based on motion information indicating the behavior of the feature point analyzed by the motion analysis unit and a display scenario indicating a change pattern to change the additional information added to the feature point according to the behavior of the feature point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tooru Masuda
  • Publication number: 20100213905
    Abstract: A zero-phase current is outputted by detecting a ground-fault current with a zero-phase-sequence current transformer. A circuit having an open collector output operates when the voltage of the zero-phase current exceeds a positive side threshold value or it falls below a negative side threshold value to discharge a capacitor. When the inter-plate voltage of the capacitor falls below a threshold value voltage, a controlling means detects electric leakage to transmit that to a control unit of an air conditioner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Hiroshi Doumae, Sumio Kagimura, Tooru Masuda