Patents by Inventor Yoshiaki Amano
Yoshiaki Amano 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: 20120050721Abstract: An identification apparatus keeps the conditions for imaging uniform among successive identifications, and requires a user to perform only a series of simple maneuvers. The apparatus comprises a guide member, a light source, and an imaging unit. The guide member includes a pattern or structure for a user to position his/her finger thereon or to approach his/her specific finger region thereto. A contact member is located in the guide member where a fingertip is positioned. An optical opening is formed at a position coincident with where a finger to be imaged should be placed. The light source radiates near-infrared light through the portion of the finger to be imaged. The imaging means acquires an image of the finger, and the apparatus compares the image to previously registered images. The apparatus may also include dual light sources power saving functionality, and means for limiting the interference of external light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Akio Nagasaka, Takafumi Miyatake, Naoto Miura, Yoshiaki Amano, Yoshimi Kasai, Shinichiro Umemura, Miyuki Kono
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Publication number: 20120043860Abstract: Piezoelectric vibrating devices are disclosed that lack base through-holes and that can be manufactured on a wafer scale. Also disclosed are methods for making same. An exemplary piezoelectric device has a package base having first and second opposing main surfaces. On the second (outer) first main surface is formed a pair of external electrodes. The first (inner) main surface defines a first recess and a peripheral first bonding surface. A pair of connecting electrodes are provided for connecting to the respective external electrodes via respective edge surfaces of the package base that extend between the first and second main surfaces. A piezoelectric vibrating piece is mounted in and contained within the package base. The vibrating piece includes a pair of excitation electrodes electrically connected to respective connecting electrodes. A package lid comprises first and second main surfaces, of which the second (inner) main surface defines a second recess that is larger than the first recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Ryoichi Ichikawa, Yoshiaki Amano
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Publication number: 20120043859Abstract: To provide a piezoelectric device prevented from overflowing of sealing materials. The piezoelectric device (100) stores a piezoelectric vibrating piece (30) having a pair of excitation electrodes. The piezoelectric device comprises: a package lid (10), including a first bonding surface (M1) formed in periphery of the package lid in a circumferential pattern and a lid recess (10); a package base (30), including a second bonding surface (M2), a base recess surrounded by a second bonding surface that is higher than the second bonding surface, and a pair of seats that is protruding from the base recess, situated for mounting the piezoelectric piece; a piezoelectric piece mounted onto the pair of seats; and a non electric conductive sealing material (48) disposed peripherally in relative to the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface in a circumferential pattern, thus the adhesive bonding the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: NIHON DEMPA KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryoichi Ichikawa, Yoshiaki Amano, Kenji Kamezawa
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Patent number: 8120233Abstract: Methods are disclosed for manufacturing piezoelectric vibrating pieces and devices including such pieces. According to an embodiment of the method, a piezoelectric vibrating piece is produced from a piezoelectric wafer. To form the piece, a profile of the piezoelectric vibrating piece is formed in a piezoelectric wafer. A first metal film (chromium; Cr) is formed on the surface of the piezoelectric piece. The chromium film is surface-oxidized to form a film having Cr foundation layer and an oxidized surface. A second metal film (gold; Au) is formed on the oxidized surface. Then, in selected regions not destined to become electrodes, the second metal film is removed, leaving electrode patterns at designated regions of the piezoelectric vibrating piece.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mitoshi Umeki, Takahiro Inoue, Yoshiaki Amano, Takefumi Saito
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Publication number: 20110316390Abstract: An exemplary piezoelectric vibrating device includes a piezoelectric vibrating piece that vibrates when electrically energized. A first package plate has a main recess in which the piezoelectric vibrating piece is placed, and a peripheral surface surrounding the recess. A second package plate is bonded to the peripheral surface of the first package plate in airtight manner. A band of adhesive bonds the first package plate to the second package plate. The adhesive band surrounds the peripheral surface. Between the adhesive and the main recess is a band of metal film. The band of metal film prevents gas, generated from the adhesive, from flowing into the recess. The band of metal film surrounds the peripheral surface and is disposed inboard of the band of adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Mitoshi Umeki, Ryoichi Ichikawa, Yoshiaki Amano, Kenji Kamezawa, Kenichi Kikuchi, Noritsugu Matsukura
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Patent number: 8059265Abstract: An identification apparatus that keeps the conditions for imaging uniform among successive identifications and requires a user to perform only a series of simple maneuvers. An identification apparatus comprising a guide member, a light source, and an imaging unit. The guide member includes a pattern or a structure that inspires a user to position his/her finger thereon or to approach his/her specific finger region thereto. A contact member such as a button switch is preferably located at a position in the guide member at which a fingertip is to be positioned. An optical opening is formed at a position coincident with a position at which a portion of a finger to be imaged for identification should be placed. The light source radiates near-infrared light through the portion of the finger to be imaged. The imaging means acquires an image of the finger, and the apparatus compares the image to previously registered images.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Akio Nagasaka, Takafumi Miyatake, Naoto Miura, Yoshiaki Amano, Yoshimi Kasai, Shinichiro Umemura, Miyuki Kono
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Publication number: 20110241790Abstract: A method for manufacturing a piezoelectric device comprising steps of preparing a base wafer (S122, S124) having a plurality of bases having a first bonding film formed on surrounding of the bases and first dents (66) formed adjacent to and contacted to the first bonding film; preparing a lid wafer (S102, S104) having a plurality of lids having a second bonding film formed on surrounding of the lid and the second dents (67) formed adjacent to and contacted to the second bonding film; mounting a bonding material (75) on the first dents (66) or the second dents (67); and bonding (S152) the base wafer and the lid wafer by solidifying the bonding material after melting the bonding material and flowing the molten material along the first bonding film and the second bonding film.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Yoshiaki Amano
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Publication number: 20110234052Abstract: Methods are disclosed for manufacturing quartz-crystal devices. In an exemplary method three wafers are prepared. One is a quartz-crystal wafer defining multiple quartz-crystal pieces; a second is a wafer defining multiple package bases; and a third is a wafer defining multiple lids for the package bases. Each quartz-crystal piece has a respective excitation portion that vibrates when electrically energized and a respective frame portion surrounding the excitation portion. The quartz-crystal wafer has main surfaces that are lapped and polished to mirror-finish them. The base wafer defines multiple package bases each having a floor surface, a bonding surface surrounding the floor surface, and a lower main surface. The lid wafer defines multiple lids each having a ceiling surface, a bonding surface surrounding the ceiling surface, and a upper main surface. The quartz-crystal wafer is sandwiched between the base and lid wafers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Yoshiaki Amano, Takehiro Takahashi, Shuichi Mizusawa
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Publication number: 20110176126Abstract: An identification apparatus that keeps the conditions for imaging uniform among successive identifications and requires a user to perform only a series of simple maneuvers. An identification apparatus comprising a guide member, a light source, and an imaging unit. The guide member includes a pattern or a structure that inspires a user to position his/her finger thereon or to approach his/her specific finger region thereto. A contact member such as a button switch is preferably located at a position in the guide member at which a fingertip is to be positioned. An optical opening is formed at a position coincident with a position at which a portion of a finger to be imaged for identification should be placed. The light source radiates near-infrared light through the portion of the finger to be imaged. The imaging means acquires an image of the finger, and the apparatus compares the image to previously registered images.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Akio Nagasaka, Takafumi Miyatake, Naoto Miura, Yoshiaki Amano, Yoshimi Kasai, Shinichiro Umemura, Miyuki Kono
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Patent number: 7940379Abstract: An identification apparatus that keeps the conditions for imaging uniform among successive identifications and requires a user to perform only a series of simple maneuvers. An identification apparatus comprising a guide member, a light source, and an imaging unit. The guide member includes a pattern or a structure that inspires a user to position his/her finger thereon or to approach his/her specific finger region thereto. A contact member such as a button switch is preferably located at a position in the guide member at which a fingertip is to be positioned. An optical opening is formed at a position coincident with a position at which a portion of a finger to be imaged for identification should be placed. The light source radiates near-infrared light through the portion of the finger to be imaged. The imaging means acquires an image of the finger, and the apparatus compares the image to previously registered images.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Akio Nagasaka, Takafumi Miyatake, Naoto Miura, Yoshiaki Amano, Yoshimi Kasai, Shinichiro Umemura, Miyuki Kono
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Publication number: 20110062831Abstract: Surface-mounted piezoelectric devices are disclosed, of which an exemplary device includes a tuning-fork type piezoelectric vibrating piece having a base portion and a pair of vibrating arms extending from the base portion. The device includes a package defined by a wall. The package includes a cavity accommodating the tuning-fork type piezoelectric vibrating piece and at least one columnar body situated between the vibrating arms in the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Yoshiaki Amano, Takefumi Saito
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Publication number: 20100156237Abstract: A tuning-fork type piezoelectric vibrating piece (20) is comprised of a base portion (23) comprising a piezoelectric material, a pair of vibrating arms (21) extends parallel from the base portion with a first thickness, a excitation electrode film (33, 34) formed on the vibrating arms, a pair of tuning portions (28) formed at the distal ends of the vibrating arms (21) with a second thickness which is less than the first thickness; and a metal film (18) formed on at least one surface o the tuning portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryoichi ICHIKAWA, Hiroki IWAI, Yoshiaki AMANO
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Publication number: 20100133958Abstract: Methods are disclosed for manufacturing piezoelectric vibrating pieces and devices including such pieces. According to an embodiment of the method, a piezoelectric vibrating piece is produced from a piezoelectric wafer. To form the piece, a profile of the piezoelectric vibrating piece is formed in a piezoelectric wafer. A first metal film (chromium; Cr) is formed on the surface of the piezoelectric piece. The chromium film is surface-oxidized to form a film having Cr foundation layer and an oxidized surface. A second metal film (gold; Au) is formed on the oxidized surface. Then, in selected regions not destined to become electrodes, the second metal film is removed, leaving electrode patterns at designated regions of the piezoelectric vibrating piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Mitoshi Umeki, Takahiro Inoue, Yoshiaki Amano, Takefumi Saito
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Publication number: 20090252388Abstract: An identification apparatus that keeps the conditions for imaging uniform among successive identifications and requires a user to perform only a series of simple maneuvers. An identification apparatus comprising a guide member, a light source, and an imaging unit. The guide member includes a pattern or a structure that inspires a user to position his/her finger thereon or to approach his/her specific finger region thereto. A contact member such as a button switch is preferably located at a position in the guide member at which a fingertip is to be positioned. An optical opening is formed at a position coincident with a position at which a portion of a finger to be imaged for identification should be placed. The light source radiates near-infrared light through the portion of the finger to be imaged. The imaging means acquires an image of the finger, and the apparatus compares the image to previously registered images.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Akio NAGASAKA, Takafumi MIYATAKE, Naoto MIURA, Yoshiaki AMANO, Yoshimi KASAI, Shinichiro Umemura, Miyuki Kono
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Patent number: 7561257Abstract: An identification apparatus that keeps the conditions for imaging uniform among successive identifications and requires a user to perform only a series of simple maneuvers. An identification apparatus comprising a guide member, a light source, and an imaging unit. The guide member includes a pattern or a structure that inspires a user to position his/her finger thereon or to approach his/her specific finger region thereto. A contact member such as a button switch is preferably located at a position in the guide member at which a fingertip is to be positioned. An optical opening is formed at a position coincident with a position at which a portion of a finger to be imaged for identification should be placed. The light source radiates near-infrared light through the portion of the finger to be imaged. The imaging means acquires an image of the finger, and the apparatus compares the image to previously registered images.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Akio Nagasaka, Takafumi Miyatake, Naoto Miura, Yoshiaki Amano, Yoshimi Kasai, Shinichiro Umemura, Miyuki Kono
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Publication number: 20090077781Abstract: Methods are disclosed for manufacturing tuning-fork type piezoelectric vibrating devices. In an exemplary method a metal film is formed on both surfaces of a piezoelectric wafer, followed by application of photoresist. A first metal-film-etching step etches the metal film after removal of the photoresist layer outside the profile outline of the devices. A first piezoelectric-etching step etches the wafer surface but not through to the rear surface; thus, outside the profile outline the metal film is removed. A second metal-film-etching step etches the metal film after removal of the photoresist layer from first groove regions. A second piezoelectric-etching step etches outside the profile outline and the groove regions through to the rear surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Yoshiaki Amano
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Patent number: 7468787Abstract: An identification apparatus that keeps the conditions for imaging uniform among successive identifications and requires a user to perform only a series of simple maneuvers. An identification apparatus comprising a guide member, a light source, and an imaging unit. The guide member includes a pattern or a structure that inspires a user to position his/her finger thereon or to approach his/her specific finger region thereto. A contact member such as a button switch is preferably located at a position in the guide member at which a fingertip is to be positioned. An optical opening is formed at a position coincident with a position at which a portion of a finger to be imaged for identification should be placed. The light source radiates near-infrared light through the portion of the finger to be imaged. The imaging means acquires an image of the finger, and the apparatus compares the image to previously registered images.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Akio Nagasaka, Takafumi Miyatake, Naoto Miura, Yoshiaki Amano, Yoshimi Kasai, Shinichiro Umemura, Miyuki Kono
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Publication number: 20080117410Abstract: An identification apparatus that keeps the conditions for imaging uniform among successive identifications and requires a user to perform only a series of simple maneuvers. An identification apparatus comprising a guide member, a light source, and an imaging unit. The guide member includes a pattern or a structure that inspires a user to position his/her finger thereon or to approach his/her specific finger region thereto. A contact member such as a button switch is preferably located at a position in the guide member at which a fingertip is to be positioned. An optical opening is formed at a position coincident with a position at which a portion of a finger to be imaged for identification should be placed. The light source radiates near-infrared light through the portion of the finger to be imaged. The imaging means acquires an image of the finger, and the apparatus compares the image to previously registered images.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Akio NAGASAKA, Takafumi Miyatake, Naoto Miura, Yoshiaki Amano, Yoshimi Kasai, Shinichiro Umemura, Miyuki Kono
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Publication number: 20080117409Abstract: An identification apparatus that keeps the conditions for imaging uniform among successive identifications and requires a user to perform only a series of simple maneuvers. An identification apparatus comprising a guide member, a light source, and an imaging unit. The guide member includes a pattern or a structure that inspires a user to position his/her finger thereon or to approach his/her specific finger region thereto. A contact member such as a button switch is preferably located at a position in the guide member at which a fingertip is to be positioned. An optical opening is formed at a position coincident with a position at which a portion of a finger to be imaged for identification should be placed. The light source radiates near-infrared light through the portion of the finger to be imaged. The imaging means acquires an image of the finger, and the apparatus compares the image to previously registered images.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Akio Nagasaka, Takafumi Miyatake, Naoto Miura, Yoshiaki Amano, Yoshimi Kasai, Shinichiro Umemura, Miyuki Kono
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Patent number: D558239Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Sawafuji Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masahiro Takemoto, Hideo Sakai, Yoshiaki Amano