Patents by Inventor Toru Hirayama
Toru Hirayama 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: 20240126281Abstract: A remote assistance device includes a prediction unit that predicts an assistance provision probability that assistance for a vehicle will be necessary and a priority of the necessary assistance, which are associated with assistance contents of point information, based on a travel route including assistance points and the location information on the assistance points, and a reservation unit that determines whether a reservation for assistance by an operator is necessary based on the assistance provision probability and the priority, and sets, if the reservation is necessary, a reservation for assistance for not assigning an assistance task to the operator even when a low-priority assistance request is newly made while the reservation is held.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Toru NAGURA, Yasuhiro HIRAYAMA
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Patent number: 11784720Abstract: An optical module of the present disclosure includes an optical element, a first optical component that is optically coupled to the optical element, a second optical component that is optically coupled to the first optical component, a receptacle to which an optical fiber that transmits the incident light to the second optical component is connected, a terminal unit that electrically outputs an output signal of the optical element to the outside, and a package that accommodates the optical element, the first optical component, and the second optical component and is provided with the receptacle on a first surface and the terminal unit on a second surface facing the first surface, wherein the wiring extends from the first surface side to the second surface side and electrically connects the second optical component and the terminal unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignees: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Kazuaki Mii, Kyohei Maekawa, Hiroshi Hara, Toru Hirayama, Ryouta Teranishi
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Publication number: 20220271843Abstract: An optical module of the present disclosure includes an optical element, a first optical component that is optically coupled to the optical element, a second optical component that is optically coupled to the first optical component, a receptacle to which an optical fiber that transmits the incident light to the second optical component is connected, a terminal unit that electrically outputs an output signal of the optical element to the outside, and a package that accommodates the optical element, the first optical component, and the second optical component and is provided with the receptacle on a first surface and the terminal unit on a second surface facing the first surface, wherein the wiring extends from the first surface side to the second surface side and electrically connects the second optical component and the terminal unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicants: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Kazuaki MII, Kyohei MAEKAWA, Hiroshi HARA, Toru HIRAYAMA, Ryouta TERANISHI
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Patent number: 11067462Abstract: A sensor includes: a pressure vessel filled with an enclosed liquid; a diaphragm that seals the pressure vessel; a sensor body contained in the pressure vessel; an electric wire comprising a wiring electrically connected to the sensor body; a fixture that fixes the electric wire to the pressure vessel; a first fillet at a joining portion between the electric wire and the fixture, wherein the first fillet contacts the enclosed liquid; and a second fillet at a joining portion between the fixture and the pressure vessel, wherein the second fillet contacts the enclosed liquid.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Toru Hirayama, Yusaku Yoshida, Atsushi Yumoto, Tatsuhiko Miyauchi
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Publication number: 20190064023Abstract: A sensor includes: a pressure vessel filled with an enclosed liquid; a diaphragm that seals the pressure vessel; a sensor body contained in the pressure vessel; an electric wire comprising a wiring electrically connected to the sensor body; a fixture that fixes the electric wire to the pressure vessel; a first fillet at a joining portion between the electric wire and the fixture, wherein the first fillet contacts the enclosed liquid; and a second fillet at a joining portion between the fixture and the pressure vessel, wherein the second fillet contacts the enclosed liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Toru Hirayama, Yusaku Yoshida, Atsushi Yumoto, Tatsuhiko Miyauchi
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Patent number: 9784632Abstract: Sensor signal detection device includes: a sensor element; a temperature detection element connected in series with the sensor element; a constant voltage power supply applying constant voltage to a series circuit of the temperature detection element and the sensor element; a short-circuit switch short-circuiting both terminals of the temperature detection element; and a controller controlling a changeover between a sensor detection state and a temperature detection state. In the sensor detection state, a sensor signal from the sensor element is obtained by turning on the short-circuit switch to apply the constant voltage across both terminals of the sensor element from the constant voltage power supply. In the temperature detection state, a temperature detection signal of the temperature detection element is obtained by turning off the short-circuit switch to connect the temperature detection element to the sensor element in series and applying constant voltage from the constant voltage power supply.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: Toru Hirayama
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Publication number: 20160209287Abstract: Sensor signal detection device includes: a sensor element; a temperature detection element connected in series with the sensor element; a constant voltage power supply applying constant voltage to a series circuit of the temperature detection element and the sensor element; a short-circuit switch short-circuiting both terminals of the temperature detection element; and a controller controlling a changeover between a sensor detection state and a temperature detection state. In the sensor detection state, a sensor signal from the sensor element is obtained by turning on the short-circuit switch to apply the constant voltage across both terminals of the sensor element from the constant voltage power supply. In the temperature detection state, a temperature detection signal of the temperature detection element is obtained by turning off the short-circuit switch to connect the temperature detection element to the sensor element in series and applying constant voltage from the constant voltage power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Toru HIRAYAMA
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Publication number: 20120177321Abstract: A light-receiving device including: a lens; and a light-receiving element optically coupled to the lens, a plurality of optical path divided by the lens crossing each other in a position of between the lens and the light-receiving element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC DEVICE INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Ryo Kuwahara, Ken Ashizawa, Toru Hirayama, Keiji Satoh, Taketo Kawano
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Patent number: 6150766Abstract: A plurality of scanning electrodes and a plurality of sustaining electrodes parallel to each other are located on an inner face of a first glass substrate. Each of the scanning electrodes and each of the sustaining electrodes form a pair. A dielectric layer and a protection layer are formed on the first glass substrate in this order, covering the electrodes. A plurality of data electrodes perpendicular to the scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes are located on an inner face of a second glass substrate which is located opposed to the first glass substrate with a discharge space interposed therebetween. In an AC-type PDP having such a structure, at least one of the plurality of scanning electrodes and the plurality of sustaining electrodes are divided into a plurality of groups, and pulses having different phases are applied to the electrodes in different groups, thereby causing sustaining discharge. The scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes may be comb-like with teeth.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1996Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Taichi Shino, Takio Okamoto, Kazunori Hirao, Koichi Itsuda, Yukiharu Ito, Takao Wakitani, Toru Hirayama
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Patent number: 6118220Abstract: A plurality of scanning electrodes and a plurality of sustaining electrodes parallel to each other are located on an inner face of a first glass substrate. Each of the scanning electrodes and each of the sustaining electrodes form a pair. A dielectric layer and a protection layer are formed on the first glass substrate in this order, covering the electrodes. A plurality of data electrodes perpendicular to the scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes are located on an inner face of a second glass substrate which is located opposed to the first glass substrate with a discharge space interposed therebetween. In an AC-type PDP having such a structure, at least one of the plurality of scanning electrodes and the plurality of sustaining electrodes are divided into a plurality of groups, and pulses having different phases are applied to the electrodes in different groups, thereby causing sustaining discharge. The scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes may be comb-like with teeth.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1999Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: Matsushita Electronics CorporationInventors: Taichi Shino, Takio Okamoto, Kazunori Hirao, Koichi Itsuda, Yukiharu Ito, Takao Wakitani, Toru Hirayama
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Patent number: 6072279Abstract: A plurality of scanning electrodes and a plurality of sustaining electrodes parallel to each other are located on an inner face of a first glass substrate. Each of the scanning electrodes and each of the sustaining electrodes form a pair. A dielectric layer and a protection layer are formed on the first glass substrate in this order, covering the electrodes. A plurality of data electrodes perpendicular to the scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes are located on an inner face of a second glass substrate which is located opposed to the first glass substrate with a discharge space interposed therebetween. In an AC-type PDP having such a structure, at least one of the plurality of scanning electrodes and the plurality of sustaining electrodes are divided into a plurality of groups, and pulses having different phases are applied to the electrodes in different groups, thereby causing sustaining discharge. The scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes may be comb-like with teeth.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Matsushita Electronics CorporationInventors: Taichi Shino, Takio Okamoto, Kazunori Hirao, Koichi Itsuda, Yukiharu Ito, Takao Wakitani, Toru Hirayama
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Patent number: 5969478Abstract: A plurality of scanning electrodes and a plurality of sustaining electrodes parallel to each other are located on an inner face of a first glass substrate. Each of the scanning electrodes and each of the sustaining electrodes form a pair. A dielectric layer and a protection layer are formed on the first glass substrate in this order, covering the electrodes. A plurality of data electrodes perpendicular to the scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes are located on an inner face of a second glass substrate which is located opposed to the first glass substrate with a discharge space interposed therebetween. In an AC-type PDP having such a structure, at least one of the plurality of scanning electrodes and the plurality of sustaining electrodes are divided into a plurality of groups, and pulses having different phases are applied to the electrodes in different groups, thereby causing sustaining discharge. The scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes may be comb-like with teeth.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Matsushita Electronics CorporationInventors: Taichi Shino, Takio Okamoto, Kazunori Hirao, Koichi Itsuda, Yukiharu Ito, Takao Wakitani, Toru Hirayama
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Patent number: 5841232Abstract: An AC plasma display panel includes a plurality of opaque scanning electrodes (3b, 3c) and maintaining electrodes (4b, 4c) which are parallel to each other, formed on a first glass substrate (1) at the display side of the display, a plurality of ribs (9) formed on a second glass substrate (7) and arranged orthogonally to the scanning and maintaining electrodes, a data electrode (8) formed on the second glass substrate (7), positioned between the ribs and arranged parallel to the ribs (9), wherein a discharge cell (2) is defined by dividing the space between two ribs (9) and includes at least two of the scanning electrodes (3b, 3c) and at least two of the maintaining electrodes (4b, 4c). The maintaining discharge is generated between the two scanning electrodes (3b, 3c) and the two maintaining electrodes (4b, 4c). Consequently, a discharge region can be widened without decreasing the opening ratio, and an AC plasma display panel with high brightness and high efficiency can be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1997Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Matsushita Electronics CorporationInventors: Kazunori Hirao, Toru Hirayama, Koji Aoto
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Patent number: 5656893Abstract: A plurality of scanning electrodes and a plurality of sustaining electrodes parallel to each other are located on an inner face of a first glass substrate. Each of the scanning electrodes and each of the sustaining electrodes form a pair. A dielectric layer and a protection layer are formed on the first glass substrate in this order, covering the electrodes. A plurality of data electrodes perpendicular to the scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes are located on an inner face of a second glass substrate which is located opposed to the first glass substrate with a discharge space interposed therebetween. In an AC-type PDP having such a structure, at least one of the plurality of scanning electrodes and the plurality of sustaining electrodes are divided into a plurality of groups, and pulses having different phases are applied to the electrodes in different groups, thereby causing sustaining discharge. The scanning electrodes and the sustaining electrodes may be comb-like with teeth.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Taichi Shino, Takio Okamoto, Kazunori Hirao, Koichi Itsuda, Yukiharu Ito, Takao Wakitani, Toru Hirayama
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Patent number: 5629716Abstract: A plurality of filaments are stretched in parallel on a rear plate, and an insulating plate is provided so as to cover the filaments. In the insulating plate, a plurality of through-holes are formed along the longitudinal direction of the respective filaments for exposing parts thereof. Each through-hole and phosphor layers, which are provided on the insulating layer adjacent to the through-hole, constitute one unit picture element. The respective phosphor layers in the respective picture element are installed in a plurality of cavities formed in a rib provided on a lower surface of the insulating plate, whereby separated from the neighboring phosphor layers. The respective cavities function as a discharge room, with a light-transmissive front plate, formed on the rib, as a lid and a portion of the insulating plate corresponding to the phosphor layer as a bottom. The respective discharge rooms overlap the through-hole at one end in the longitudinal direction thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1994Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Matsushita Electronics CorporationInventors: Takio Okamoto, Kazunori Hirao, Toru Hirayama, Hajime Mae, Takao Wakitani, Yukiharu Ito, Kouichi Nomura, Seiji Matsubara