Patents by Inventor Yoshiaki Uemizo

Yoshiaki Uemizo 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: 20230365366
    Abstract: A method for taking out paper sheets that is capable of accurately taking out paper sheets (for example, separator cards) stored in a paper sheet storage container one-by-one at low cost. In this paper sheet taking-out method, air is blown from the side of or below the paper sheet while it is in a spread state, so that the upper surface of the paper sheet is raised. In this state, sucking the upper surface of the paper sheet by a suction mechanism allows for taking out the paper sheet with high accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: JAPAN CASH MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki UEMIZO, Takashi UEDA
  • Patent number: 11795755
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Patent number: 11790720
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for automatic handling of bank notes, gambling tickets, bills, or other types of paper notes. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods are directed to, or include, various robot arms, which may be articulated, that are configured to open a bill storage container, remove a bundle of bills, load the bundle on a bill conveying device, and load the bundle of bills in a bill storage case. The systems include one or more control devices to control the operations of the components that move the bill bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20230312277
    Abstract: A paper sheet storage container capable of accurately taking out paper sheets one-by-one. A paper sheet group is held by a paper sheet placing table and holding members, while the paper sheet placing table is being biased upward by an elastic member so that the position of an uppermost paper sheet of the paper sheet group placed on the paper sheet placing table is substantially the same position as the positions of holes through which air flows. In this state, in the paper sheet storage container, air is blown from a side to the uppermost paper sheet of the paper sheet group placed on the paper sheet placing table thereby allowing the uppermost paper sheet to be brought into a state in which the vicinity of the center thereof has been raised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: JAPAN CASH MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki UEMIZO, Takashi UEDA
  • Patent number: 11624231
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Patent number: 11486187
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20220288797
    Abstract: A conveying robot/system configured to: (i) operate within limitations of spaces defined by shelving, (ii) remove or place an object in spaces defined by shelving and (iii) enable an object to be automatically placed at a conveying-in position of a conveying processing system and manipulate the object's posture so that the object's posture changes from the object being conveyed to the object being processed. The system includes one or more of a robot hand with a grasping portion, articulated link mechanism, object placing shelf, box body, key and a lock. In one version, the box body is a bill storage container of the type used to store currency, coupons and tickets in electronic gaming devices located in a casino environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda, Tomonori Kitano, Shin Iose, Kazuyoshi Nakatini, Yoshimi Ezawa
  • Publication number: 20220198868
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for automatic handling of bank notes, gambling tickets, bills, or other types of paper notes. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods are directed to, or include, various robot arms, which may be articulated, that are configured to open a bill storage container, remove a bundle of bills, load the bundle on a bill conveying device, and load the bundle of bills in a bill storage case. The systems include one or more control devices to control the operations of the components that move the bill bundle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20220198867
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for automatic handling of bank notes, gambling tickets, bills, or other types of paper notes. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods are directed to, or include, various robot arms, which may be articulated, that are configured to open a bill storage container, remove a bundle of bills, load the bundle on a bill conveying device, and load the bundle of bills in a bill storage case. The systems include one or more control devices to control the operations of the components that move the bill bundle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Patent number: 11339606
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Patent number: 11302134
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for automatic handling of bank notes, gambling tickets, bills, or other types of paper notes. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods are directed to, or include, various robot arms, which may be articulated, that are configured to open a bill storage container, remove a bundle of bills, load the bundle on a bill conveying device, and load the bundle of bills in a bill storage case. The systems include one or more control devices to control the operations of the components that move the bill bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Patent number: 11041337
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20210027566
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for automatic handling of bank notes, gambling tickets, bills, or other types of paper notes. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods are directed to, or include, various robot arms, which may be articulated, that are configured to open a bill storage container, remove a bundle of bills, load the bundle on a bill conveying device, and load the bundle of bills in a bill storage case. The systems include one or more control devices to control the operations of the components that move the bill bundle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Patent number: 10890025
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20210002945
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20200355016
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20200355017
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20200347662
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20200347664
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda
  • Publication number: 20200347663
    Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Uemizo, Takashi Ueda