Patents by Inventor Yoshiaki Tashiro
Yoshiaki Tashiro 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: 10899079Abstract: Provided is an optical shaping apparatus that includes a light source that outputs diffusion light or converging light as outgoing light, an optical function section that is disposed in an optical path of the outgoing light and modulates the optical path or a phase of the outgoing light, and a sensor that acquires positional data of an object surface. The optical shaping apparatus further includes a controller that controls operation of the optical function section on the basis of the positional data and coordinate data of a shaped article, to apply modulated light generated by the optical function section to the object surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Tomomasa Watanabe, Yoshiyuki Ishii, Yoshiaki Tashiro, Fumiko Shiga
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Patent number: 10880506Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid-state imaging device, an electronic apparatus, and a driving method for reducing power consumption of pixels, and achieving an increase in the number of pixels. Provided is a solid-state imaging device including a pixel array unit that includes pixels arranged in a matrix. From each of the pixels an output signal indicating a logarithmic characteristic is acquired.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONInventor: Yoshiaki Tashiro
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Patent number: 10868056Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid-state imaging element and an electronic apparatus which are capable of utilizing almost all photoelectrically converted charges for signals during high capacitance. A pixel includes a selection transistor that is disposed on a drain side of an amplification transistor and selects a read-out row, the selection transistor selects the read-out row after reset by a reset transistor, and a transfer transistor performs reference potential read-out during high capacitance prior to reference potential read-out during low capacitance. For example, the present disclosure is applicable to a lamination-type solid-state imaging element.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions CorporationInventors: Yoshiaki Tashiro, Satoko Iida, Yorito Sakano
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Publication number: 20200365629Abstract: To realize miniaturization of a pixel, reduction in noise, and high quantum efficiency, and to improve short-wavelength sensitivity while suppressing inter-pixel interference and variations for each pixel. According to the present disclosure, there is provided an imaging device including: a first semiconductor layer formed in a semiconductor substrate; a second semiconductor layer of a conductivity type opposite to a conductivity type of the first semiconductor layer formed on the first semiconductor layer; a pixel separation unit which defines a pixel region including the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; a first electrode which is connected to the first semiconductor layer from one surface side of the semiconductor substrate; and a second electrode which is connected to the second semiconductor layer from a light irradiation surface side that is the other surface of the semiconductor substrate, and is formed to correspond to a position of the pixel separation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONInventors: Jun OGI, Yoshiaki TASHIRO, Takahiro TOYOSHIMA, Yorito SAKANO, Yusuke OIKE, Hongbo ZHU, Keiichi NAKAZAWA, Yukari TAKEYA, Atsushi OKUYAMA, Yasufumi MIYOSHI, Ryosuke MATSUMOTO, Atsushi HORIUCHI
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Patent number: 10777597Abstract: To realize miniaturization of a pixel, reduction in noise, and high quantum efficiency, and to improve short-wavelength sensitivity while suppressing inter-pixel interference and variations for each pixel. According to the present disclosure, there is provided an imaging device including: a first semiconductor layer formed in a semiconductor substrate; a second semiconductor layer of a conductivity type opposite to a conductivity type of the first semiconductor layer formed on the first semiconductor layer; a pixel separation unit which defines a pixel region including the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; a first electrode which is connected to the first semiconductor layer from one surface side of the semiconductor substrate; and a second electrode which is connected to the second semiconductor layer from a light irradiation surface side that is the other surface of the semiconductor substrate, and is formed to correspond to a position of the pixel separation unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions CorporationInventors: Jun Ogi, Yoshiaki Tashiro, Takahiro Toyoshima, Yorito Sakano, Yusuke Oike, Hongbo Zhu, Keiichi Nakazawa, Yukari Takeya, Atsushi Okuyama, Yasufumi Miyoshi, Ryosuke Matsumoto, Atsushi Horiuchi
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Patent number: 10757350Abstract: A solid-state image pickup device and an electronic apparatus that enable the performance of a logarithmic sensor in a solar-cell mode to improve. After Signal (S) is read, a P-phase signal (N) is read in a conducted state in which RST is ON, and a P-phase signal (N?) is read in a non-conducted state in which the RST is OFF. Thus, in a case where sufficient incident light illuminance is provided (Bright), S-N being the difference with respect to the P phase acquired in the conducted state in which the RST is ON, is selected and output. In a case where capacitance is insufficiently charged in a low-illuminance condition in which the incident light is less in amount (Dark), S-N? being the difference with respect to the P phase acquired in the conducted state in which the RST is OFF, is selected and output.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshiaki Tashiro, Yorito Sakano
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Patent number: 10703593Abstract: A sheet housing device includes: a housing; and a sheet cassette. The sheet cassette has: a detection mechanism; and a pair of cursors. The detection mechanism includes: a detection switch; a first actuator; and a second actuator. A first cursor pushes down a pressed part of the first actuator and a connection part pushes up a connected part of the second actuator, and the second actuator swings in a first rotation direction from a first posture and the second actuator is set to a second posture in which a switch pressing part is capable of pressing a switch pressed part. The switch pressing part has: a first pressing part that is connected to a front end of a pressing arm; and a second pressing part that is disposed to protrude further toward an upstream side in the first rotation direction than the pressing arm does.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventors: Hiroyuki Maeda, Yoshiaki Tashiro
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Patent number: 10692904Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid-state image sensing device, a drive method, and an electronic apparatus that suppress the color mixture of a phase difference detection signal to an image sensing signal. The solid-state image sensing device has a pixel area arranged with a plurality of pixels in which a first photoelectrical conversion section for photoelectrically converting a visible light of a first wavelength range and a second photoelectrical conversion section for photoelectrically converting a visible light of a second wavelength range are formed in different depths as viewed from a cross-sectional direction. Further, in each of the above-mentioned plurality of pixels, at least one of the first photoelectrical conversion section and the second photoelectrical conversion section is divided when viewed from a planar direction. The present technology is applicable to a solid-state image sensing device capable of detecting an image plane phase difference, for example.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONInventor: Yoshiaki Tashiro
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Patent number: 10656883Abstract: In a push button portion of a button member, a first supported portion is supported by a push-in portion of a push-in type switch. A second supported portion is supported in a second area by an electronic board. The second area is adjacent to one side of the electronic component. The push-in type switch is present in a first area which is adjacent to another side of the electronic component that is opposite to the one side. An elastic portion connects a portion including the second supported portion to a portion including the push button portion and the first supported portion. A plurality of guided portions are restricted by a plurality of guide projection portions projecting from an exterior member, from being displaced in a direction intersecting a depth direction. The plurality of guide projection portions are provided in the first area and the second area.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventors: Yoshitaka Tokoro, Yoshiaki Tashiro
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Publication number: 20200073506Abstract: In an input device: a position detection portion includes a main surface that faces up, and detects a position where an external force is applied on the main surface; a cover member is separated upward from a specific portion of the main surface, covers the specific portion, and exposes an operation portion of the main surface excluding the specific portion; a base portion is provided to be in contact with the cover member, above a separate portion that is a portion of the specific portion and is separated from the operation portion; and a flexible portion extends from the base portion toward the operation portion, and is in contact with an adjacent portion that is a portion of the specific portion and is located between the operation portion and the separate portion, the flexible portion being separated downward from the cover member and flexible with respect to the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Yoshitaka Tokoro, Yoshiaki Tashiro
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Publication number: 20200065038Abstract: In a push button portion of a button member, a first supported portion is supported by a push-in portion of a push-in type switch. A second supported portion is supported in a second area by an electronic board. The second area is adjacent to one side of the electronic component. The push-in type switch is present in a first area which is adjacent to another side of the electronic component that is opposite to the one side. An elastic portion connects a portion including the second supported portion to a portion including the push button portion and the first supported portion. A plurality of guided portions are restricted by a plurality of guide projection portions projecting from an exterior member, from being displaced in a direction intersecting a depth direction. The plurality of guide projection portions are provided in the first area and the second area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Yoshitaka Tokoro, Yoshiaki Tashiro
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Publication number: 20200066773Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid-state imaging element and an electronic apparatus which are capable of utilizing almost all photoelectrically converted charges for signals during high capacitance. A pixel includes a selection transistor that is disposed on a drain side of an amplification transistor and selects a read-out row, the selection transistor selects the read-out row after reset by a reset transistor, and a transfer transistor performs reference potential read-out during high capacitance prior to reference potential read-out during low capacitance. For example, the present disclosure is applicable to a lamination-type solid-state imaging element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshiaki TASHIRO, Satoko IIDA, Yorito SAKANO
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Patent number: 10564585Abstract: A sheet feeding device includes a sheet stacking base having a base surface for a sheet, a feeding member, and a pair of cursors. The pair of cursors includes first and second cursors that separate from and come close to each other along the sheet width direction, and is movable between first position and second position. The first and second cursors are separated by the maximum distance at the first position and by the minimum distance at the second position. The first cursor includes a movable base part, and a movable sub-cursor. When a narrow sheet is placed on the base surface, the sub-cursor is moved from the reference position toward the second cursor to be brought into contact with a side face of the narrow sheet to thereby position the narrow sheet.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: KYOCERA Documents Solutions Inc.Inventor: Yoshiaki Tashiro
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Patent number: 10556591Abstract: While a vehicle is coasting with an engine being automatically stopped and a power transmission path between the engine and wheels being disengaged, when a deceleration request is made and the engine is restarted with the power transmission path being engaged, a deceleration level increases relative to the deceleration level required by a driver or the vehicle, thereby lowering drivability.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Kohei Suzuki, Toshio Hori, Yoshiaki Nagasawa, Naoyuki Tashiro
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Publication number: 20200021759Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid-state imaging device, an electronic apparatus, and a driving method for reducing power consumption of pixels, and achieving an increase in the number of pixels. Provided is a solid-state imaging device including a pixel array unit that includes pixels arranged in a matrix. From each of the pixels an output signal indicating a logarithmic characteristic is acquired.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventor: YOSHIAKI TASHIRO
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Publication number: 20190371850Abstract: This disclosure relates to a solid-state imaging apparatus, an electronic device, and a driving method for obtaining an appropriate output signal irrespective of temperature-induced changes in characteristics. There is provided a solid-state imaging apparatus including: a pixel array section including a first pixel that has a first photoelectric converting section and obtains an output signal with logarithmic characteristics, and a second pixel that obtains a temperature detection signal for detecting temperature, the first and the second pixels being arranged in a matrix pattern; and a correcting section configured to correct the output signal on the basis of temperature information obtained from the temperature detection signal. The technology of this disclosure may be applied to logarithmic image sensors in solar cell mode, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventor: YOSHIAKI TASHIRO
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Patent number: 10452018Abstract: A paper dust collecting member removes and collects paper dust attached to a conveying roller, and is attachable along the attaching direction parallel to the axial direction of the conveying roller via an opening portion provided in a side plate of an apparatus main body. The paper dust collecting member has a removing member and a holding member. The removing member removes paper dust attached to the conveying roller. The holding member holds the removing member. The holding member includes a protrusion portion which is disposed, on its distal end portion side, along a side surface of the removing member and which protrudes in the thickness direction of the removing member beyond a contact surface of the removing member.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventors: Hiroyuki Maeda, Yoshiaki Tashiro
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Patent number: 10412329Abstract: An imaging apparatus with logarithmic characteristics includes: a photodiode that receives light; a well tap unit that fixes the potential of an N-type region of the photodiode; and a resetting unit that resets the photodiode, a P-type region of the photodiode outputting a voltage signal equivalent to a photocurrent subjected to logarithmic compression. The first potential to be supplied to the well tap unit is made lower than the second potential to be supplied to the resetting unit, so that the capacitance formed with the PN junction of the photodiode is charged when the resetting unit performs a reset operation. The present technology can be applied to unit pixels having logarithmic characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions CorporationInventors: Yorito Sakano, Tsutomu Imoto, Hideo Nomura, Yoshiaki Tashiro, Toshiyuki Nishihara, Muriel Cohen, Frederick Brady
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Publication number: 20190248607Abstract: A sheet housing device includes: a housing; and a sheet cassette. The sheet cassette has: a detection mechanism; and a pair of cursors. The detection mechanism includes: a detection switch; a first actuator; and a second actuator. A first cursor pushes down a pressed part of the first actuator and a connection part pushes up a connected part of the second actuator, and the second actuator swings in a first rotation direction from a first posture and the second actuator is set to a second posture in which a switch pressing part is capable of pressing a switch pressed part. The switch pressing part has: a first pressing part that is connected to a front end of a pressing arm; and a second pressing part that is disposed to protrude further toward an upstream side in the first rotation direction than the pressing arm does.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Hiroyuki Maeda, Yoshiaki Tashiro
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Publication number: 20190181165Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid-state image sensing device, a drive method, and an electronic apparatus that are configured to suppress the color mixture of a phase difference detection signal to an image sensing signal. The solid-state image sensing device has a pixel area configured to be arranged with a plurality of pixels in which a first photoelectrical conversion section for photoelectrically converting a visible light of a first wavelength range and a second photoelectrical conversion section for photoelectrically converting a visible light of a second wavelength range are formed in different depths as viewed from a cross-sectional direction, and a drive section configured to execute a drive operation of reading each pixel signal having a level corresponding to charges generated in each of the first photoelectrical conversion section and the second photoelectrical conversion section from each of the above-mentioned plurality of pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventor: YOSHIAKI TASHIRO