Patents by Inventor Yoshihiro Homma

Yoshihiro Homma 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: 9883127
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor 104 in which at least part of pixels arranged in two dimensions are configured as focus detection pixels with divided-pupil, a memory control circuit 113 configured to read out from a memory position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 stored in the memory, and a correction circuit 110 configured to identify positions of the focus detection pixels 401, 402 in the image sensor 104 based on the position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 and to correct a defective focus detection pixel signal using defect-free focus detection pixel signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Saori Hoda, Hideyuki Rengakuji, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Publication number: 20160344960
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor 104 in which at least part of pixels arranged in two dimensions are configured as focus detection pixels with divided-pupil, a memory control circuit 113 configured to read out from a memory position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 stored in the memory, and a correction circuit 110 configured to identify positions of the focus detection pixels 401, 402 in the image sensor 104 based on the position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 and to correct a defective focus detection pixel signal using defect-free focus detection pixel signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Saori Hoda, Hideyuki Rengakuji, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Patent number: 9456156
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor 104 in which at least part of pixels arranged in two dimensions are configured as focus detection pixels with divided-pupil, a memory control circuit 113 configured to read out from a memory position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 stored in the memory, and a correction circuit 110 configured to identify positions of the focus detection pixels 401, 402 in the image sensor 104 based on the position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 and to correct a defective focus detection pixel signal using defect-free focus detection pixel signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Saori Hoda, Hideyuki Rengakuji, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Patent number: 9338365
    Abstract: An image pickup apparatus arranged so that an optical image of an object obtained by emitting a flash is converted into an electric signal to obtain a first image regarding photographing of the object, the same optical image of the object is converted into an electric signal to obtain a second image, a distance from the object is measured for each image area of the first image on the basis of the second image, and the first image is corrected on the basis of the distance from the object measured for each image area and light distribution characteristic data of a flash stored beforehand corresponding to the distance of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yasushi Ohwa, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Publication number: 20150042869
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor 104 in which at least part of pixels arranged in two dimensions are configured as focus detection pixels with divided-pupil, a memory control circuit 113 configured to read out from a memory position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 stored in the memory, and a correction circuit 110 configured to identify positions of the focus detection pixels 401, 402 in the image sensor 104 based on the position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 and to correct a defective focus detection pixel signal using defect-free focus detection pixel signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Saori Hoda, Hideyuki Rengakuji, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Publication number: 20150022692
    Abstract: An image pickup apparatus arranged so that an optical image of an object obtained by emitting a flash is converted into an electric signal to obtain a first image regarding photographing of the object, the same optical image of the object is converted into an electric signal to obtain a second image, a distance from the object is measured for each image area of the first image on the basis of the second image, and the first image is corrected on the basis of the distance from the object measured for each image area and light distribution characteristic data of a flash stored beforehand corresponding to the distance of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Yasushi Ohwa, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Patent number: 8890968
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor 104 in which at least part of pixels arranged in two dimensions are configured as focus detection pixels with divided-pupil, a memory control circuit 113 configured to read out from a memory position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 stored in the memory, and a correction circuit 110 configured to identify positions of the focus detection pixels 401, 402 in the image sensor 104 based on the position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 and to correct a defective focus detection pixel signal using defect-free focus detection pixel signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Saori Hoda, Hideyuki Rengakuji, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Patent number: 8885071
    Abstract: An image pickup apparatus arranged so that an optical image of an object obtained by emitting a flash is converted into an electric signal to obtain a first image regarding photographing of the object, the same optical image of the object is converted into an electric signal to obtain a second image, a distance from the object is measured for each image area of the first image on the basis of the second image, and the first image is corrected on the basis of the distance from the object measured for each image area and light distribution characteristic data of a flash stored beforehand corresponding to the distance of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yasushi Ohwa, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Patent number: 8441545
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor 104 in which at least part of pixels arranged in two dimensions are configured as focus detection pixels with divided-pupil, a memory control circuit 113 configured to read out from a memory position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 stored in the memory, and a correction circuit 110 configured to identify positions of the focus detection pixels 401, 402 in the image sensor 104 based on the position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 and to correct a defective focus detection pixel signal using defect-free focus detection pixel signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Saori Hoda, Hideyuki Rengakuji, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Publication number: 20120224087
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor 104 in which at least part of pixels arranged in two dimensions are configured as focus detection pixels with divided-pupil, a memory control circuit 113 configured to read out from a memory position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 stored in the memory, and a correction circuit 110 configured to identify positions of the focus detection pixels 401, 402 in the image sensor 104 based on the position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 and to correct a defective focus detection pixel signal using defect-free focus detection pixel signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Saori Hoda, Hideyuki Rengakuji, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Publication number: 20100289929
    Abstract: An image pickup apparatus arranged so that an optical image of an object obtained by emitting a flash is converted into an electric signal to obtain a first image regarding photographing of the object, the same optical image of the object is converted into an electric signal to obtain a second image, a distance from the object is measured for each image area of the first image on the basis of the second image, and the first image is corrected on the basis of the distance from the object measured for each image area and light distribution characteristic data of a flash stored beforehand corresponding to the distance of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasushi Ohwa, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Publication number: 20100245631
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor 104 in which at least part of pixels arranged in two dimensions are configured as focus detection pixels with divided-pupil, a memory control circuit 113 configured to read out from a memory position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 stored in the memory, and a correction circuit 110 configured to identify positions of the focus detection pixels 401, 402 in the image sensor 104 based on the position information for the focus detection pixels 401, 402 and to correct a defective focus detection pixel signal using defect-free focus detection pixel signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Saori Hoda, Hideyuki Rengakuji, Yoshihiro Homma
  • Patent number: 4852793
    Abstract: A sealed container and method for manufacturing the same is disclosed in which the sealed container has a waterproof container barrel body made of paper and having opposing open ends, and a pair of closure members, one for each end, with each closure member cooperatively engageable with an end of the barrel body to form a hermetically sealed container. Each closure member includes a panel to generally cover each open end, a peripheral wall portion extending downward from the periphery of the panel and generally perpendicular thereto, a covering member is provided for covering an end surface of the container barrel body, and a reinforcing member adhered to a peripheral surface of an opening portion of the container barrel body. The peripheral wall portion of the closure member is mounted on the container barrel body and adhered thereto at a position corresponding to the adhered position of the reinforcing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: Hokkai Can Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Homma, Akira Nakata, Shiroh Matsumoto, Kunitoshi Yoshimura, Masahiko Minato
  • Patent number: 4757936
    Abstract: A sealed container and method for manufacturing the same is disclosed in which the sealed container has a waterproof container barrel body made of paper and having opposing open ends, and a pair of closure members, one for each end, with each closure member cooperatively engageable with an end of the barrel body to form a hermetically sealed container. Each closure member includes a panel to generally cover each open end, a peripheral wall portion extending downward from the periphery of the panel and generally perpendicular thereto, a covering member is provided for covering an end surface of the container barrel body, and a reinforcing member adhered to a peripheral surface of an opening portion of the container barrel body. The peripheral wall portion of the closure member is mounted on the container barrel body and adhered thereto at a position corresponding to the adhered position of the reinforcing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: Hokkai Can Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Homma, Akira Nakata, Shiroh Matsumoto, Kunitoshi Yoshimura, Masahiko Minato
  • Patent number: 4488661
    Abstract: A composite packing container which comprises an inner container including a ring having an opening disposed therein the ring is provided with an inner circumferential edge projecting downwardly therefrom. A closure member is detachably mounted in the opening for closing the same. The inner container is made of a synthetic resinous film which is, at its bottom surface portion attached to the whole circumference of the lower end portion of the inner circumferential edge of the ring, with its top opening portion being open in the downward direction. An outer container which includes a box arranged to receive the inner container. A pair of opposing inner flaps are connected to an upper open peripheral edge of the box and arranged to be inserted into a gap formed between the frame member and the bottom surface portion for supporting the frame member from below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1984
    Assignee: Hokkai Seikan Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Yoshihiro Homma
  • Patent number: 4478351
    Abstract: A compound packing container consisting of an outer casing made of a paper material having an inner bag member arranged to be contained therein. The outer casing has a series of adjacent first, second, third and fourth side panels arranged to be formed into a tubular drum portion with first, second, third and fourth upper flaps and first, second, third and fourth lower flaps extending respectively upwards and downwards from the side panels through an upper and a lower horizontal fold. A pair of opposite vertical folds are made in the vertical center portions of the first side panel, the first upper flap and the first lower flap and in the vertical center portions of the third side panel, the third upper flap, and the third lower flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: Hokkai Can Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshihiro Homma