Patents by Inventor Yoshiharu Houjou

Yoshiharu Houjou 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).

  • Patent number: 9429430
    Abstract: A course creation support apparatus includes an acquisition module configured to acquire at least one of area information indicative of an area and landmark information indicative of a landmark, an identification module configured to identify a component of a circuit course based on the information acquired by the acquisition module, and a creation module configured to create a circuit course includes the component identified by the identification module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshiharu Houjou
  • Patent number: 9407690
    Abstract: A membership social network system includes a processor configured to select a picture type among a plurality of picture types, and to, according to parameters, change a tone of original image data, which is uploaded from a member terminal to a server, to a tone of a selected picture type, a browse controller configured to make a tone-changed image data, which is created by the processor, browsable on the member terminal, and a grouping module configured to group a member who uploads the original image data and a member who creates the tone-changed image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Houjou, Akihiro Tsukamoto
  • Publication number: 20160197981
    Abstract: A system includes a member terminal configured to operate by a processor; and a server configured to operate by a processor, and to make public, on a network, original image data uploaded from the member terminal or tone-changed image data obtained by changing a tone of the original image data such that the image data can be browsed by a plurality of members, wherein the server is configured to: create the tone-changed image data by changing a tone of the original image data to a tone of a type selected by one of the members from a plurality of types of tones: and group a member who has uploaded the original image data and the member who has created the tone-changed image data, wherein the member terminal is configured to: wirelessly exchange data with a wrist terminal which is wearable on an arm and includes a display; and make a notification if the wrist terminal of the member grouped with the member who has uploaded the original image data comes within a predetermined range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu HOUJOU, Akihiro TSUKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20160189413
    Abstract: An image creation method executed by a control unit including the steps: extracting a plurality of specific portions in a facial region of a facial image created by photographing a face from a front; selecting a plurality of illustration part images, which is viewed from a different view point from the front, corresponding to the specific portions; and making a portrait image of the face viewed from the different view point from the front, based on the illustration part images selected in the step of selecting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Houjou, Nobuhiro Aoki, Takashi Umemura
  • Publication number: 20160189377
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of processing an image in a diagnostic apparatus 100 of diagnosing a lesion using a captured image of an affected area to be diagnosed, comprising the steps of: (i) classifying the captured image based on a stage of a progression of the lesion (Step S13 and S14); and (ii) performing an image conversion processing, which corresponds to a classification obtained as a result of step (i), on the captured image to generate a converted image (Step S15-17).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu HOUJOU, Nobuhiro AOKI, Shigeki MINEO
  • Publication number: 20160180572
    Abstract: An image creation apparatus includes: an operation circuit, in which the operation circuit is configured to: specify an emotion of a subject from a face image of the subject derived from original image data; create a first image based on the face image; select a corresponding image that represents the emotion specified from among a plurality of corresponding images; and create a second image by combining the first image with the corresponding image selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventor: Yoshiharu Houjou
  • Publication number: 20150379116
    Abstract: There is provided a network system in which image data items are uploaded from a plurality of user terminals to a server and images are opened to public among the users. The system includes a category division unit configured to divide the works classified into the categories into a first group of works with each of which the counted browse request number of times is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, and a second group of works other than the works in the first group, and classify one of the first and second groups of the divided works as another category different from the categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: Yoshiharu Houjou
  • Patent number: 9195680
    Abstract: There is provided a network system in which image data items are uploaded from a plurality of user terminals to a server and images are opened to public among the users. The system includes a category division unit configured to divide the works classified into the categories into a first group of works with each of which the counted browse request number of times is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, and a second group of works other than the works in the first group, and classify one of the first and second groups of the divided works as another category different from the categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshiharu Houjou
  • Patent number: 9197592
    Abstract: A social network service system includes a server wherein a terminal of a member is connectable to the server. The server includes a memory configured to store a home screen includes top image data for each member, a selector configured to select a type of an image processing, and a processor configured to process, at a predetermined timing, the top image data of a member in accordance with the type of the image processing which is selected by the selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Yoshiharu Houjou
  • Patent number: 9122979
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a storage to store an original image, a processor to change a tone of a reduced image of the original image, a display to display a tone-changed reduced image, a connection determination unit to determine whether the image processing apparatus is connected to a network, a transmitter to transmit the original image to the server via the network together with data indicating a tone when the image processing apparatus is connected to the network, a controller to cause the processor to change the tone of the original image when the image processing apparatus is not connected to the network, and a receiver to receive the original image whose tone is changed by the server when the image processing apparatus is connected to the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Houjou, Akihiro Tsukamoto
  • Publication number: 20150221087
    Abstract: A medical skin examination device configured to diagnose a skin lesion includes: a first storage unit configured to store an original first skin image related to a dermoscopy structure imaged via a dermoscope; an image conversion unit configured to apply High Dynamic Range (HDR) conversion processing to the first skin image and obtain a second skin image in which the dermoscopy structure is made clear and salient; a second storage unit configured to store the second skin image; and a display control unit configured execute control so as to display at least one of the first skin image and the second skin image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Houjou, Nobuhiro Aoki
  • Patent number: 9098534
    Abstract: An image display system includes a transmission unit configured to cause a terminal to transmit images to a server through a network, a storage configured to store the images transmitted by the transmission unit, a layout unit configured to write resized images of the images stored in the storage into a display buffer, and a display control unit configured to display resized images on the terminal, which are in a display region of the display buffer, wherein the display control unit is configured to change a position of the display region such that a first resized image is more frequently displayed than a second resized image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshiharu Houjou
  • Patent number: 9100678
    Abstract: An image display method comprises uploading images from a terminal of users to a server via a network, storing the images uploaded by the users in the server, calculating a value of the stored images, displaying a predetermined number of images among the stored images at the terminal in a manner in accordance with the value of the images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshiharu Houjou
  • Patent number: 9076263
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a line drawing conversion module configured to executes line drawing conversion of a source image, an image conversion module configured to form a plurality of divisional images having geometrical shapes, by connecting lines of a line drawing obtained by the line drawing conversion by the line drawing conversion module, and a coloring module configured to color, in specific colors, areas in the respective divisional images formed by the image conversion module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshiharu Houjou
  • Publication number: 20150154480
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a storage to store an original image, a processor to change a tone of a reduced image of the original image, a display to display a tone-changed reduced image, a connection determination unit to determine whether the image processing apparatus is connected to a network, a transmitter to transmit the original image to the server via the network together with data indicating a tone when the image processing apparatus is connected to the network, a controller to cause the processor to change the tone of the original image when the image processing apparatus is not connected to the network, and a receiver to receive the original image whose tone is changed by the server when the image processing apparatus is connected to the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Houjou, Akihiro Tsukamoto
  • Publication number: 20150120022
    Abstract: A training supporting system has a training supporting apparatus and an exercise form analyzing apparatus, the both apparatuses being connected to each other through a communication network. The training supporting apparatus is worn on the arm of a user and measures acceleration rates of motion of the user's body where the apparatus is fitted on, at least in the three directions along X-, Y- and Z-axes, while the user is walking or running. Receiving the measured acceleration rates from the training supporting apparatus through the communication network, the exercise form analyzing apparatus analyzes an exercise form including balance between arm swing and foot landing, and sends back the analysis result of the exercise form to the training supporting apparatus through the communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuhiro AOKI, Yoshiharu HOUJOU, Kazuko HAYASHI, Koji YAMAMOTO
  • Patent number: 8818163
    Abstract: A motion picture playing method for playing a motion picture image on a display unit includes a motion picture image-obtaining step for obtaining the motion picture image, a character string-obtaining step for obtaining a character string scrolled and displayed in a predetermined direction overlaid on the motion picture image obtained in the motion picture image-obtaining step, and a control step for controlling a display mode for scrolling and displaying the character string based on (i) a length of the character string in the predetermined direction obtained in the character string-obtaining step, and (ii) a playing time of the motion picture image obtained in the motion picture image-obtaining step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Yamamoto, Nobuhiro Aoki, Yoshiharu Houjou
  • Publication number: 20140181183
    Abstract: The present invention provides an information processing system including a portable information terminal having a plurality of functions and a wireless terminal which wirelessly communicates with the portable information terminal. The wireless terminal includes an acquisition unit for acquiring function information indicating a plurality of programs contained in the portable information terminal from the portable information terminal and a launch instruction unit for, in response to selection of a program of a plurality of programs indicated by the function information acquired by the acquisition unit, transmitting to the portable information terminal a launch instruction signal for instructing to launch the selected program. The portable information terminal includes a processing unit for starting execution of a program whose launch is instructed by the launch instruction signal following reception of the launch instruction signal from the wireless terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu HOUJOU, Kazuko HAYASHI, Koji YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20140071152
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a first display controller configured to display a first image, a touch area detector configured to detect a touched area of the displayed first image, a first processor configured to change a tone of the touched area of the first image, a storage configured to store touched areas detected by the touch area detector, a second display controller configured to display a second image instead of the first image, and a second processor configured to change tones of the touched areas of the second image which are stored in the storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Kashio, Yoshiharu Houjou, Katsuya Sakamaki
  • Publication number: 20140067264
    Abstract: A course creation support apparatus includes an acquisition module configured to acquire at least one of area information indicative of an area and landmark information indicative of a landmark, an identification module configured to identify a component of a circuit course based on the information acquired by the acquisition module, and a creation module configured to create a circuit course includes the component identified by the identification module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshiharu HOUJOU