Patents by Inventor Yoshihisa Motominami

Yoshihisa Motominami 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: 8134737
    Abstract: The printing apparatus of the present invention comprises a scanner unit for reading an image in an original; an instruction unit for receiving an instruction from a user and instructing operation of reading the image with the scanner unit; and a printer unit for printing the image that has been read on a medium. In the printing apparatus of the present invention, each reading operation with the scanner unit is started by receiving an instruction from the user with the instruction unit when the reading operation is to be performed with the scanner unit for a plurality of number of times and a plurality of the images that have been read are to be printed in their respective predetermined positions on the medium. The printing apparatus makes it possible to perform N-up printing of a new procedure that is different from conventional N-up printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Noriyuki Sai, Yasuhiro Oshima, Yoshihisa Motominami, Tomohiro Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20090303516
    Abstract: The printing apparatus of the present invention comprises a scanner unit for reading an image in an original; an instruction unit for receiving an instruction from a user and instructing operation of reading the image with the scanner unit; and a printer unit for printing the image that has been read on a medium. In the printing apparatus of the present invention, each reading operations with the scanner unit is started by receiving an instruction from the user with the instruction unit when the reading operation is to be performed with the scanner unit for a plurality of number of times and a plurality of the images that have been read are to be printed in their respective predetermined positions on the medium. The printing apparatus makes it possible to perform N-up printing of a new procedure that is different from conventional N-up printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Noriyuki Sai, Yasuhiro Oshima, Yoshihisa Motominami, Tomohiro Takahashi
  • Patent number: 7599100
    Abstract: An original copy sheet is pre-scanned to obtain pre-scanned image data of a bit map form with a low resolution. The pre-scanned image data is converted to JPEG thumbnail image data. An EXIF file is formed in an external media to store the JPEG thumbnail image data in the EXIF file. The original copy sheet is mainly scanned to obtain main image data of a bit map form with a high resolution. The main image data is converted to JPEG main image data. In the EXIF file in the external media, the JPEG main image data is stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Takafumi Higuchi, Yoshihisa Motominami, Nobuyuki Fujimori
  • Publication number: 20090040251
    Abstract: A multifunction machine includes cartridge accommodation portions provided at different positions. Each of the accommodation portions accommodates multiple ink cartridges. If the ink remaining amount of at least one of the cartridges is smaller than a threshold value, a display control section determines that the cartridge requires replacement and operates a display to display an ink-end screen. The ink-end screen displays a message requiring the cartridge be replaced and information regarding the position of the accommodation portion corresponding to the cartridge requiring replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshihisa MOTOMINAMI, Hirotake KITAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20080259377
    Abstract: The printing apparatus of the present invention comprises a scanner unit for reading an image in an original; an instruction unit for receiving an instruction from a user and instructing operation of reading the image with the scanner unit; and a printer unit for printing the image that has been read on a medium. In the printing apparatus of the present invention, each reading operation' with the scanner unit is started by receiving an instruction from the user with the instruction unit when the reading operation is to be performed with the scanner unit for a plurality of number of times and a plurality of the images that have been read are to be printed in their respective predetermined positions on the medium. The printing apparatus makes it possible to perform N-up printing of a new procedure that is different from conventional N-up printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noriyuki SAI, Yasuhiro Oshima, Yoshihisa Motominami, Tomohiro Takahashi
  • Patent number: 7438370
    Abstract: A multifunction machine includes cartridge accommodation portions provided at different positions. Each of the accommodation portions accommodates multiple ink cartridges. If the ink remaining amount of at least one of the cartridges is smaller than a threshold value, a display control section determines that the cartridge requires replacement and operates a display to display an ink-end screen. The ink-end screen displays a message requiring the cartridge be replaced and information regarding the position of the accommodation portion corresponding to the cartridge requiring replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshihisa Motominami, Hirotake Kitajima
  • Publication number: 20070258655
    Abstract: In order to process motion image data including a plurality of frames, two or more frames are extracted from the frames as still image data. Image quality adjustment is performed with an identical adjustment condition for each of the extracted frames to obtain adjusted still image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Yoshihisa Motominami
  • Publication number: 20070201096
    Abstract: In order to preview a printed-image which is obtained by applying an image quality adjustment with respect to an original image on the basis of a print setting, it is displayed, on a display, a first screen including the original image and print setting information indicative of the print setting. It is detected that a first operable member is operated by a user in a prescribed manner, after the first screen is displayed. It is displayed, on the display, a second screen including at least a part of the printed-image and the print setting information in place of the first screen, when the prescribed operation of the first operable member is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Yoshihisa Motominami
  • Publication number: 20060071952
    Abstract: A multifunction machine includes cartridge accommodation portions provided at different positions. Each of the accommodation portions accommodates multiple ink cartridges. If the ink remaining amount of at least one of the cartridges is smaller than a threshold value, a display control section determines that the cartridge requires replacement and operates a display to display an ink-end screen. The ink-end screen displays a message requiring the cartridge be replaced and information regarding the position of the accommodation portion corresponding to the cartridge requiring replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Yoshihisa Motominami, Hirotake Kitajima
  • Publication number: 20050168763
    Abstract: An original copy sheet is pre-scanned to obtain pre-scanned image data of a bit map form with a low resolution. The pre-scanned image data is converted to JPEG thumbnail image data. An EXIF file is formed in an external media to store the JPEG thumbnail image data in the EXIF file. The original copy sheet is mainly scanned to obtain main image data of a bit map form with a high resolution. The main image data is converted to JPEG main image data. In the EXIF file in the external media, the JPEG main image data is stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Takafumi Higuchi, Yoshihisa Motominami, Nobuyuki Fujimori
  • Publication number: 20040212825
    Abstract: The printing apparatus of the present invention comprises a scanner unit for reading an image in an original; an instruction unit for receiving an instruction from a user and instructing operation of reading the image with the scanner unit; and a printer unit for printing the image that has been read on a medium. In the printing apparatus of the present invention, each reading operation with the scanner unit is started by receiving an instruction from the user with the instruction unit when the reading operation is to be performed with the scanner unit for a plurality of number of times and a plurality of the images that have been read are to be printed in their respective predetermined positions on the medium. The printing apparatus makes it possible to perform. N-up printing of a new procedure that is different from conventional N-up printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noriyuki Sai, Yasuhiro Oshima, Yoshihisa Motominami, Tomohiro Takahashi
  • Patent number: 6765696
    Abstract: When an image reading apparatus (1) shifts from a standby condition to a power economizing state, a buffer (15) electrically disconnects a connection path 14. Subsequently, a switch 13 electrically disconnects a power supply path 12. When the image reading apparatus 1 shifts from a power economizing state to a standby condition, the switch 13 electrically connects the power supply path 12, thereby commencing the supply of power to an image pickup section 20. Subsequently, the buffer 15 electrically connects the connection path 14. Consequently, even in a case where the supply of power to the image pickup section 20 is stopped, an electric current will not flow from the image processing section 6 to an analog-to-digital converter 22. Thus, breakage of elements included in the analog-to-digital converter 22 can be prevented. Further, when the image reading apparatus 1 is in a power economizing state, the supply of power to the image pickup section 20 and the fan 10 as well as to a light source 51 is stopped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshihisa Motominami, Noriyuki Nouda