Patents by Inventor Yutaka Fukuyama
Yutaka Fukuyama 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: 10827281Abstract: In order to solve problems with an audio device that is difficult to machine and has an increased amount of wiring, the present invention provides an audio output device comprising: a first electrode layer including a plurality of rows of electrodes arranged in a first direction; a second electrode layer disposed on the back surface of the first electrode layer and including a plurality of rows of electrodes arranged in a second direction; a driving layer including a piezoelectric layer disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and a support layer coupled to one of the front surface and the back surface of the piezoelectric layer; and a support plate coupled to the back surface of the driving layer and having a hollow portion formed in a region corresponding to each of intersections between the plurality of rows of electrodes in the first electrode layer and the plurality of rows of electrodes in the second electrode layer intersect.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignees: LG ELECTRONICS INC., KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventors: Yutaka Fukuyama, Yukio Hiratsuka, Heeburm Ryu, Kousei Horiuchi
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Publication number: 20190238995Abstract: In order to solve problems with an audio device that is difficult to machine and has an increased amount of wiring, the present invention provides an audio output device comprising: a first electrode layer including a plurality of rows of electrodes arranged in a first direction; a second electrode layer disposed on the back surface of the first electrode layer and including a plurality of rows of electrodes arranged in a second direction; a driving layer including a piezoelectric layer disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and a support layer coupled to one of the front surface and the back surface of the piezoelectric layer; and a support plate coupled to the back surface of the driving layer and having a hollow portion formed in a region corresponding to each of intersections between the plurality of rows of electrodes in the first electrode layer and the plurality of rows of electrodes in the second electrode layer intersect.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicants: LG ELECTRONICS INC., KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventors: Yutaka FUKUYAMA, Yukio HIRATSUKA, Heeburm RYU, Kousei HORIUCHI
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Patent number: 9841812Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment, an information processing device is provided. The information processing device includes at least one electrode configured to generate at least one signal related to eye blinking of a subject; and a processing circuit configured to receive the at least one signal and detect eye blinking of the subject based on the at least one signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Yuji Kitazawa, Seiji Wada, Kota Aizawa, Yutaka Fukuyama
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Patent number: 9723700Abstract: There is provided an illumination apparatus including an illumination unit, a reception unit, and a control unit configured to control illumination of the illumination unit in accordance with a default illumination pattern. When the reception unit receives an illumination pattern, the control unit performs illumination control different from the illumination according to the default illumination pattern.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Yoichiro Sako, Kazuhiro Watanabe, Kazuyuki Sakoda, Hiroshi Okada, Hirofumi Yuchi, Kohei Asada, Takashi Sato, Yutaka Fukuyama, Kiyoshi Yoneda, Kouji Miyata
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Publication number: 20160183349Abstract: There is provided an illumination apparatus including an illumination unit, a reception unit, and a control unit configured to control illumination of the illumination unit in accordance with a default illumination pattern. When the reception unit receives an illumination pattern, the control unit performs illumination control different from the illumination according to the default illumination pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Yoichiro SAKO, Kazuhiro WATANABE, Kazuyuki SAKODA, Hiroshi OKADA, Hirofumi YUCHI, Kohei ASADA, Takashi SATO, Yutaka FUKUYAMA, Kiyoshi YONEDA, Kouji MIYATA
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Patent number: 9307617Abstract: There is provided an illumination apparatus including an illumination unit, a reception unit, and a control unit configured to control illumination of the illumination unit in accordance with a default illumination pattern. When the reception unit receives an illumination pattern, the control unit performs illumination control different from the illumination according to the default illumination pattern.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Yoichiro Sako, Kazuhiro Watanabe, Kazuyuki Sakoda, Hiroshi Okada, Hirofumi Yuchi, Kohei Asada, Takashi Sato, Yutaka Fukuyama, Kiyoshi Yoneda, Kouji Miyata
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Publication number: 20150301594Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment, an information processing device is provided. The information processing device includes at least one electrode configured to generate at least one signal related to eye blinking of a subject; and a processing circuit configured to receive the at least one signal and detect eye blinking of the subject based on the at least one signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Yuji Kitazawa, Seiji Wada, Kota Aizawa, Yutaka Fukuyama
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Publication number: 20140070729Abstract: There is provided an illumination apparatus including an illumination unit, a reception unit, and a control unit configured to control illumination of the illumination unit in accordance with a default illumination pattern. When the reception unit receives an illumination pattern, the control unit performs illumination control different from the illumination according to the default illumination pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: YOICHIRO SAKO, KAZUHIRO WATANABE, KAZUYUKI SAKODA, HIROSHI OKADA, HIROFUMI YUCHI, KOHEI ASADA, TAKASHI SATO, YUTAKA FUKUYAMA, KIYOSHI YONEDA, KOUJI MIYATA
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Patent number: 7687566Abstract: To provide a propylene resin composition excellent in both the electroconductivity and moldability and excellent in their balance, and a molded product thereof. A propylene resin composition comprising from 50 to 98 wt % of a propylene resin having a MFR of from 5 to 300 g/10 min, and from 2 to 50 wt % of carbon black having a 24M4DBP absorption of at least 130 cm3/100 g, a dehydrogenation amount of at most 1.2 mg/g at 1,500° C. for 30 minutes and a crystallite size (Lc) of from 10 to 17 ?. A propylene resin molded product which is a propylene resin molded product obtained by molding such a propylene resin composition and which has a volume resistivity of from 102 to 109 ?·cm and a MFR of from 1 to 80 g/10 min.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationInventors: Akihiro Matsuki, Shinichi Kanamaru, Yutaka Fukuyama, Nobutake Mise, Eihachi Takamura, Koichi Nakayama
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Patent number: 7485280Abstract: To provide carbon black which improves the electrical conductivity and flowability of a resin composition. Carbon black characterized by having the following characteristics: 24M4DBP absorption: At least 130 cm3/100 g (1,500° C.×30 min) dehydrogenation amount: At most 1.2 mg/g Crystallite size Lc: From 10 to 17 ? More preferably, it has the following characteristics: Nitrogen adsorption specific surface area: from 150 to 300 m2/g Average particle diameter: from 14 to 24 nm CTAB adsorption specific surface area: from 120 to 220 m2/g DBP absorption: from 150 to 400 cm3/100 g Oxygen-containing functional group density: at most 3 ?mol/m2.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationInventors: Akihiro Matsuki, Shinichi Kanamaru, Yutaka Fukuyama, Nobutake Mise, Eihachi Takamura
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Publication number: 20070238828Abstract: To provide a propylene resin composition excellent in both the electroconductivity and moldability and excellent in their balance, and a molded product thereof. A propylene resin composition comprising from 50 to 98 wt % of a propylene resin having a MFR of from 5 to 300 g/10 min, and from 2 to 50 wt % of carbon black having a 24M4DBP absorption of at least 130 cm3/100 g, a dehydrogenation amount of at most 1.2 mg/g at 1,500° C. for 30 minutes and a crystallite size (Lc) of from 10 to 17 ?. A propylene resin molded product which is a propylene resin molded product obtained by molding such a propylene resin composition and which has a volume resistivity of from 102 to 109 ?·cm and a MFR of from 1 to 80 g/10 min.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2005Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Akihiro Matsuki, Shinichi Kanamaru, Yutaka Fukuyama, Nobutake Mise, Eihachi Takamura, Koichi Nakayama
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Publication number: 20060186383Abstract: To provide carbon black which improves the electrical conductivity and flowability of a resin composition. Carbon black characterized by having the following characteristics: 24M4DBP absorption: At least 130 cm3/100 g (1,500° C. ×30 min) dehydrogenation amount: At most 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Akihiro Matsuki, Shinichi Kanamaru, Yutaka Fukuyama, Nobutake Mise, Eihachi Takamura
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Patent number: 7088643Abstract: A recording and/or reproducing apparatus for recording and/or reproducing signals on and/or from a recording medium includes a recording and/or reproducing portion for recording and/or reproducing signals on and/or from the recording medium, a carrying portion for carrying the recording medium, and first and second sliders. The first slider is movable in one direction for moving the carrying portion together with the recording medium up to a specific withdrawal position. The second slider is movable in a direction being substantially the same as the one direction for moving the recording medium carried by the carrying portion to a recording and/or reproducing position corresponding to a position of the recording and/or reproducing portion. The first slider and the second slider are overlapped to each other in the vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Takeshi Igarashi, Yutaka Fukuyama, Takashi Suezaki
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Patent number: 6982933Abstract: A recording and/or reproducing apparatus for recording and/or reproducing signals on and/or from a recording medium includes a recording and/or reproducing portion for recording and/or reproducing signals on and/or from the recording medium, a carrying portion for carrying the recording medium, and first and second sliders. The first slider is movable in one direction for moving the carrying portion together with the recording medium up to a specific withdrawal position. The second slider is movable in a direction being substantially the same as the one direction for moving the recording medium carried by the carrying portion to a recording and/or reproducing position corresponding to a position of the recording and/or reproducing portion. The first slider and the second slider are overlapped to each other in the vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Takeshi Igarashi, Yutaka Fukuyama, Takashi Suezaki
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Publication number: 20050174683Abstract: A recording and/or reproducing apparatus for recording and/or reproducing signals on and/or from a recording medium includes a recording and/or reproducing portion for recording and/or reproducing signals on and/or from the recording medium, a carrying portion for carrying the recording medium, and first and second sliders. The first slider is movable in one direction for moving the carrying portion together with the recording medium up to a specific withdrawal position. The second slider is movable in a direction being substantially the same as the one direction for moving the recording medium carried by the carrying portion to a recording and/or reproducing position corresponding to a position of the recording and/or reproducing portion. The first slider and the second slider are overlapped to each other in the vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Takeshi Igarashi, Yutaka Fukuyama, Takashi Suezaki
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Patent number: 6657925Abstract: A recording and/or reproducing apparatus for recording and/or reproducing signals on and/or from a recording medium includes a recording and/or reproducing portion for recording and/or reproducing signals on and/or from the recording medium, a carrying portion for carrying the recording medium, and first and second sliders. The first slider is movable in one direction for moving the carrying portion together with the recording medium up to a specific withdrawal position. The second slider is movable in a direction being substantially the same as the one direction of the first slider for moving the recording medium carried by the carrying portion to a recording and/or reproducing position corresponding to a position of the recording and/or reproducing portion. The first slider and the second slider are overlapped relative to each other in the vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Takeshi Igarashi, Yutaka Fukuyama, Takashi Suezaki
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Publication number: 20030194098Abstract: A midrange loudspeaker for operation in conjunction with low-frequency and high-frequency loudspeaker modules in a theater sound system, having a reduced depth for deployment in limited space. The midrange module is configured with a plurality of drivers and a waveguide unit that provides uniform sound coverage throughout a theater auditorium with substantially seamless crossovers at 250 Hz and 1.5 kHz and with the vertical beam-width held substantially constant by an electrical filter network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Bernard M. Werner, Yutaka Fukuyama, Takashi Suezaki
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Patent number: 6532205Abstract: A disk centering apparatus includes a disk table member and a movable member. An inner circumferential portion of the disk table member is secured to an upper portion of a motor shaft. An outer circumferential portion of a greater diameter is disposed lower than an upper surface of and concentrically with the inner circumferential portion and has an upper surface for receiving a disk thereon. Connecting portions extend radially outwardly from the inner circumferential portion. The movable member includes a supported shaft portion mounted for sliding movement on the motor shaft and disposed lower than the disk table member. A guiding portion is provided adjacent an outer surface side of the supported shaft portion and includes a guiding inclined portion formed at an upper portion thereof and a diameter greater than the inner circumference portion. The movable member is biased upwardly in a direction of the motor shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Sato, Yutaka Fukuyama
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Publication number: 20020090325Abstract: A carbon black producing apparatus comprising a first reaction zone (1) where an oxygen-containing gas and fuel are supplied into the reactor and burned to form a combustion gas flow, a second reaction zone (2) disposed downstream of the first reaction zone and having a feedstock hydrocarbon feed port or ports for supplying a feedstock hydrocarbon to the combustion gas flow, whereby the feedstock hydrocarbon is reacted to produce carbon black, and a third reaction zone (3) disposed downstream of the second reaction zone and designed to stop the reaction, wherein in the first reaction zone, fuel feed port(s) (5) and oxygen-containing gas feed port(s) (6) are provided independently spaced-apart from each other and opened into the reactor from the same side thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Toshiaki Hasegawa, Yoshio Watanabe, Yutaka Fukuyama, Tatsuhiko Yamazawa, Hiroaki Takehara, Takaharu Yamamoto
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Patent number: 6404719Abstract: A recording and/or reproducing apparatus for a magneto optical recording medium housed within a disc cartridge includes a casing, a recording and/or reproducing unit, a transporting unit and a driving unit. The casing includes an opening for introducing and ejecting the disc cartridge. The recording and/or reproducing unit includes a magnetic head for applying a perpendicular magnetic field on the magneto-optical recording medium and is housed within the casing. The transporting unit loads the disc cartridge inserted via the opening on the recording and/or reproducing unit. The transporting unit includes a holding section for holding the inserted disc cartridge and a pair of cam members for moving the holding section in the horizontal direction in the casing and in the vertical direction in the casing in continuation to the movement in the horizontal direction. The driving unit causes the cam members to be moved in the horizontal direction in the casing.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1996Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Yutaka Fukuyama, Shinji Ito, Atsushi Takamatsu