Patents by Inventor Yasuo Suda
Yasuo Suda 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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Patent number: 10757349Abstract: According to the present invention, an imaging device and a reproducing device that allow for high quality reproduction of images generated by using two image signals having different lengths of accumulation periods output form a single imaging element are provided. A solid state imaging device of the invention includes a pixel array including a pixel having first and second photoelectric conversion units; a scanning unit that drives the pixel such that an accumulation period of an intermediate time of the first photoelectric conversion unit matches an intermediate time of an accumulation period of the second photoelectric conversion unit; a readout unit that reads out a first image signal from the first photoelectric conversion unit and reads out a second image signal from the second photoelectric conversion unit; and a generating unit that generates images by using the first and second image signals whose accumulation periods have the matched intermediate time.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Fumihiro Kajimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Masafumi Kimura, Makoto Oikawa, Go Naito
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Patent number: 10424343Abstract: An imaging device includes an imaging element that acquires a first image based on signal charge generated during a first accumulation time, and a second image based on signal charge generated during a second accumulation time relatively longer than the first accumulation time and synchronized with the first image during a synchronization period including the first accumulation time, and a moving image file generating unit that generates a moving image file including a first moving image based on the first image, a second moving image based on the second image, and synchronization information for synchronizing the first moving image and the second moving image frame by frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masafumi Kimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Makoto Oikawa, Fumihiro Kajimura, Go Naito
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Patent number: 10389894Abstract: An image processing apparatus comprises: a first generation unit that generates approximate light pattern by adjusting spatial frequency of an input image, and generates a projection image data based on the approximate light pattern; and a second generation unit that generates a print image data based on the input image, wherein the second generation unit generates the print image data so that a difference between the input image and an image for observation obtained by superimposing projection light projected based on the projection image data onto a printed matter printed based on the print image data is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masanao Kurita, Shinya Oda, Masayoshi Sekine, Tetsuji Saito, Yasuo Suda
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Patent number: 10313600Abstract: Provided is an imaging device including an imaging element having a first photoelectric conversion unit and a second photoelectric conversion unit, in which a light-receiving efficiency of the second photoelectric conversion unit is lower than a light-receiving efficiency of the first photoelectric conversion unit; an optics that guides a light flux from an object to the imaging element; and a control unit that selects a combination of the first photoelectric conversion unit and the second photoelectric conversion unit used for a motion image capturing and a static image capturing in accordance with a brightness of the object.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masafumi Kimura, Koichi Washisu, Yasuo Suda, Akihiko Nagano, Fumihiro Kajimura, Go Naito, Ryo Yamasaki, Makoto Oikawa
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Patent number: 10283538Abstract: An imaging device includes a plurality of pixels, each of which including a first pixel element including a first photoelectric conversion unit, and a second pixel element including a second photoelectric conversion unit lower in sensitivity than the first photoelectric conversion unit, a readout circuit configured to read out a first image signal based on signal charge generated in the first pixel element during a first accumulation period, and a second image signal based on signal charge generated in the second pixel element during a second accumulation period longer than the first accumulation period, the second image signal being synchronized with the first image signal, and a control unit configured to control the readout circuit so that a first readout period for reading out the first image signal is performed during the second accumulation period.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: CANON KABSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Fumihiro Kajimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Masafumi Kimura, Makoto Oikawa, Go Naito
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Publication number: 20190096298Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus that includes an optical modulator having a plurality of pixels and configured to modulate light from a light source and a projection optical system configured to project an optical image formed by light modulated by the optical modulator. If the optical image is to be projected onto printed matter, the sharpness of the optical image is reduced more than in a case where the optical image is not to be projected onto printed matter, and a grid pattern of the optical modulator is made indiscernible.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Tomokazu Mori, Masanao Kurita, Yasuo Suda
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Publication number: 20190082127Abstract: According to the present invention, an imaging device and a reproducing device that allow for high quality reproduction of images generated by using two image signals having different lengths of accumulation periods output form a single imaging element are provided. A solid state imaging device of the invention includes a pixel array including a pixel having first and second photoelectric conversion units; a scanning unit that drives the pixel such that an accumulation period of an intermediate time of the first photoelectric conversion unit matches an intermediate time of an accumulation period of the second photoelectric conversion unit; a readout unit that reads out a first image signal from the first photoelectric conversion unit and reads out a second image signal from the second photoelectric conversion unit; and a generating unit that generates images by using the first and second image signals whose accumulation periods have the matched intermediate time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Fumihiro Kajimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Masafumi Kimura, Makoto Oikawa, Go Naito
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Patent number: 10182199Abstract: According to the present invention, an imaging device and a reproducing device that allow for high quality reproduction of images generated by using two image signals having different lengths of accumulation periods output form a single imaging element are provided. A solid state imaging device of the invention includes a pixel array including a pixel having first and second photoelectric conversion units; a scanning unit that drives the pixel such that an accumulation period of an intermediate time of the first photoelectric conversion unit matches an intermediate time of an accumulation period of the second photoelectric conversion unit; a readout unit that reads out a first image signal from the first photoelectric conversion unit and reads out a second image signal from the second photoelectric conversion unit; and a generating unit that generates images by using the first and second image signals whose accumulation periods have the matched intermediate time.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Fumihiro Kajimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Masafumi Kimura, Makoto Oikawa, Go Naito
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Publication number: 20180376011Abstract: An image processing apparatus comprises: a first generation unit that generates approximate light pattern by adjusting spatial frequency of an input image, and generates a projection image data based on the approximate light pattern; and a second generation unit that generates a print image data based on the input image, wherein the second generation unit generates the print image data so that a difference between the input image and an image for observation obtained by superimposing projection light projected based on the projection image data onto a printed matter printed based on the print image data is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Masanao Kurita, Shinya Oda, Masayoshi Sekine, Tetsuji Saito, Yasuo Suda
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Publication number: 20180158487Abstract: An imaging device includes an imaging element that acquires a first image based on signal charge generated during a first accumulation time, and a second image based on signal charge generated during a second accumulation time relatively longer than the first accumulation time and synchronized with the first image during a synchronization period including the first accumulation time, and a moving image file generating unit that generates a moving image file including a first moving image based on the first image, a second moving image based on the second image, and synchronization information for synchronizing the first moving image and the second moving image frame by frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Masafumi Kimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Makoto Oikawa, Fumihiro Kajimura, Go Naito
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Patent number: 9881648Abstract: An imaging device includes an imaging element that acquires a first image based on signal charge generated during a first accumulation time, and a second image based on signal charge generated during a second accumulation time relatively longer than the first accumulation time and synchronized with the first image during a synchronization period including the first accumulation time, and a moving image file generating unit that generates a moving image file including a first moving image based on the first image, a second moving image based on the second image, and synchronization information for synchronizing the first moving image and the second moving image frame by frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masafumi Kimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Makoto Oikawa, Fumihiro Kajimura, Go Naito
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Publication number: 20170244912Abstract: According to the present invention, an imaging device and a reproducing device that allow for high quality reproduction of images generated by using two image signals having different lengths of accumulation periods output form a single imaging element are provided. A solid state imaging device of the invention includes a pixel array including a pixel having first and second photoelectric conversion units; a scanning unit that drives the pixel such that an accumulation period of an intermediate time of the first photoelectric conversion unit matches an intermediate time of an accumulation period of the second photoelectric conversion unit; a readout unit that reads out a first image signal from the first photoelectric conversion unit and reads out a second image signal from the second photoelectric conversion unit; and a generating unit that generates images by using the first and second image signals whose accumulation periods have the matched intermediate time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Fumihiro Kajimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Masafumi Kimura, Makoto Oikawa, Go Naito
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Publication number: 20170237927Abstract: An imaging device includes a plurality of pixels, each of which including a first pixel element including a first photoelectric conversion unit, and a second pixel element including a second photoelectric conversion unit lower in sensitivity than the first photoelectric conversion unit, a readout circuit configured to read out a first image signal based on signal charge generated in the first pixel element during a first accumulation period, and a second image signal based on signal charge generated in the second pixel element during a second accumulation period longer than the first accumulation period, the second image signal being synchronized with the first image signal, and a control unit configured to control the readout circuit so that a first readout period for reading out the first image signal is performed during the second accumulation period.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Fumihiro Kajimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Masafumi Kimura, Makoto Oikawa, Go Naito
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Publication number: 20170236552Abstract: An imaging device includes an imaging element that acquires a first image based on signal charge generated during a first accumulation time, and a second image based on signal charge generated during a second accumulation time relatively longer than the first accumulation time and synchronized with the first image during a synchronization period including the first accumulation time, and a moving image file generating unit that generates a moving image file including a first moving image based on the first image, a second moving image based on the second image, and synchronization information for synchronizing the first moving image and the second moving image frame by frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Masafumi Kimura, Yasuo Suda, Koichi Washisu, Akihiko Nagano, Ryo Yamasaki, Makoto Oikawa, Fumihiro Kajimura, Go Naito
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Publication number: 20170104910Abstract: Provided is an imaging device including an imaging element having a first photoelectric conversion unit and a second photoelectric conversion unit, in which a light-receiving efficiency of the second photoelectric conversion unit is lower than a light-receiving efficiency of the first photoelectric conversion unit; an optics that guides a light flux from an object to the imaging element; and a control unit that selects a combination of the first photoelectric conversion unit and the second photoelectric conversion unit used for a motion image capturing and a static image capturing in accordance with a brightness of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Masafumi Kimura, Koichi Washisu, Yasuo Suda, Akihiko Nagano, Fumihiro Kajimura, Go Naito, Ryo Yamasaki, Makoto Oikawa
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Method for concentrating viruses, method for concentrating cells or bacteria, and magnetic composite
Patent number: 9464281Abstract: A method for concentrating viruses includes applying a magnetic force to a mixture containing: sugar chain-immobilized magnetic metal nano-particles each having a structure in which a sugar chain-immobilized metal nano-particle is bound to a first magnetic nano-particle; second magnetic particles with mean particle size larger than that of the sugar chain-immobilized magnetic metal nano-particles; and a specimen. Each sugar chain-immobilized metal nano-particle has a structure where a ligand-conjugate is bound to a metal nano-particle via sulfur atoms. The ligand-conjugate has a structure where a linker compound's amino group is connected to a sugar chain having a reducing terminal. The linker compound includes, in molecules thereof, an amino group, sulfur atoms, and a hydrocarbon chain having carbon-nitrogen bonds.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignees: SUDx-Biotec Corporation, National University Corporation Kagoshima University, Neat Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuo Suda, Masahiro Wakao, Takashi Kodama -
Patent number: 9239329Abstract: This invention provides a method of screening or patterning a biomaterial in terms of their specificities to sugar chains by performing real-time and comprehensive measurement of an interaction between sugar chains and the biomaterial concurrently with a very small amount of the biomaterial without labeling.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Japan Science and Technology AgencyInventors: Yasuo Suda, Tomoaki Nishimura, Yuko Kishimoto, Sakiko Yamashita, Sachiko Tsuruta, Masahiro Wakao, Toshiomi Okuno
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Publication number: 20150218661Abstract: Disclosed is a method used thereof for detecting HIV-1 in a saliva sample at early stages of viral infection. The method comprises the steps of: (A) providing glycan immobilized metal nanoparticles which can recognize HIV-1 and diluting the saliva sample to half of the concentration; (B) contacting the glycan immobilized metal nanoparticles with the saliva sample and a mixture is obtained, wherein a volume ratio of the glycan immobilized metal nanoparticles to the saliva sample is 1:49, wherein the HIV-1 in the saliva sample is approximately 0.1 to 10 copies/ml; (C) concentrating the mixture; and (D) determining HIV-1 in the concentrated mixture by a detecting method; wherein each of the glycan immobilized metal nanoparticles includes a ligand-conjugate, the ligand-conjugate has a linker compound, the linker compound has a formula (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Yasuo SUDA, Masanori BABA, Mika OKAMOTO
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Patent number: 8913175Abstract: An image sensor that output a signal for detecting a focus state of a photographing lens. The image sensor includes a microlens; a light-receiving pixel; a first focus state detection pixel pair for outputting a focus state detection signal, in which aperture areas of the first focus state detection pixel pair are small in comparison to the light-receiving pixel; and a second focus state detection pixel pair for outputting a focus state detection signal, in which aperture areas of the second focus state detection pixel pair are small in comparison to the light-receiving pixel, wherein the second focus state detection pixel pair is arranged at a position that is shifted by a predetermined amount relative to each aperture position, with respect to the microlens of the first focus state detection pixel pair.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Akihiko Nagano, Ichiro Onuki, Makoto Takamiya, Makoto Oikawa, Yoshitaka Hashimoto, Fumihiro Kajimura, Yasuo Suda
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Publication number: 20140295566Abstract: A novel ligand conjugate which is effectively utilizable for analyzing a function of a protein; a ligand-supporting object; and a method of analyzing a protein. The ligand conjugate has a structure which comprises: a linker compound having a structure represented by the following General Formula (1): (wherein n and p each is an integer of 0 to 6) in which X is a structure comprising one, two, or three hydrocarbon derivative chains which have an aromatic amino group at the end and may have a carbon-nitrogen bond in the main chain, Y is a hydro-carbon structure containing one or more sulfur atoms, and Z is a straight-chain structure comprising a carbon-carbon bond or carbon-oxygen bond; and a sugar which has a reducing end and is bonded to the linker compound through the aromatic amino group.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicants: Japan Science and Technology Agency, National University Corporation Kagoshima UniversityInventor: Yasuo SUDA