Patents by Inventor Yuuji Inoue

Yuuji Inoue 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: 11791353
    Abstract: A solid state imaging device that includes a phase difference detection pixel which is a pixel for phase difference detection; a first imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging and is adjacent to the phase difference detection pixel; and a second imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging other than the first imaging pixel. An area of a color filter of the first imaging pixel is smaller than an area of a color filter of the second imaging pixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SONY GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi Tayanaka, Yuuji Inoue, Masashi Nakata
  • Publication number: 20220045113
    Abstract: A solid state imaging device that includes a phase difference detection pixel which is a pixel for phase difference detection; a first imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging and is adjacent to the phase difference detection pixel; and a second imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging other than the first imaging pixel. An area of a color filter of the first imaging pixel is smaller than an area of a color filter of the second imaging pixel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: SONY GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi TAYANAKA, Yuuji INOUE, Masashi NAKATA
  • Patent number: 11211415
    Abstract: A solid state imaging device that includes a phase difference detection pixel which is a pixel for phase difference detection; a first imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging and is adjacent to the phase difference detection pixel; and a second imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging other than the first imaging pixel. An area of a color filter of the first imaging pixel is smaller than an area of a color filter of the second imaging pixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi Tayanaka, Yuuji Inoue, Masashi Nakata
  • Publication number: 20200273898
    Abstract: A solid state imaging device that includes a phase difference detection pixel which is a pixel for phase difference detection; a first imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging and is adjacent to the phase difference detection pixel; and a second imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging other than the first imaging pixel. An area of a color filter of the first imaging pixel is smaller than an area of a color filter of the second imaging pixel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi TAYANAKA, Yuuji INOUE, Masashi NAKATA
  • Patent number: 10680022
    Abstract: A solid state imaging device that includes a phase difference detection pixel which is a pixel for phase difference detection; a first imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging and is adjacent to the phase difference detection pixel; and a second imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging other than the first imaging pixel. An area of a color filter of the first imaging pixel is smaller than an area of a color filter of the second imaging pixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroshi Tayanaka, Yuuji Inoue, Masashi Nakata
  • Publication number: 20190214419
    Abstract: A solid state imaging device that includes a phase difference detection pixel which is a pixel for phase difference detection; a first imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging and is adjacent to the phase difference detection pixel; and a second imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging other than the first imaging pixel. An area of a color filter of the first imaging pixel is smaller than an area of a color filter of the second imaging pixel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Hiroshi Tayanaka, Yuuji Inoue, Masashi Nakata
  • Patent number: 10277847
    Abstract: There is provided a solid-state imaging device including: a pixel region that includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a two-dimensional matrix pattern. Some of the plurality of pixels are configured to be phase difference detection pixels that include a photoelectric conversion section disposed on a semiconductor substrate and a light blocking film disposed above a portion of the photoelectric conversion section. In particular a location of the light blocking film for the phase difference detection pixels varies according to a location of the phase difference detection pixel. For example, the location of the light blocking film for a phase difference detection pixel positioned at a periphery of the pixel region is different than a location of the light blocking film for a phase difference detection pixel positioned in a center portion of the pixel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masashi Nakata, Koji Takahashi, Yuuji Inoue, Kenji Ikeda, Osamu Oka, Yoshiro Hattori, Shinya Sato, Hideaki Kato, Yasuhiro Chouji, Emi Nishioka, Hiroshi Kawanobe
  • Publication number: 20190103430
    Abstract: A solid state imaging device that includes a phase difference detection pixel which is a pixel for phase difference detection; a first imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging and is adjacent to the phase difference detection pixel; and a second imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging other than the first imaging pixel. An area of a color filter of the first imaging pixel is smaller than an area of a color filter of the second imaging pixel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Hiroshi Tayanaka, Yuuji Inoue, Masashi Nakata
  • Patent number: 9780139
    Abstract: A solid state imaging device that includes a phase difference detection pixel which is a pixel for phase difference detection; a first imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging and is adjacent to the phase difference detection pixel; and a second imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging other than the first imaging pixel. An area of a color filter of the first imaging pixel is smaller than an area of a color filter of the second imaging pixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroshi Tayanaka, Yuuji Inoue, Masashi Nakata
  • Publication number: 20160276396
    Abstract: A solid state imaging device that includes a phase difference detection pixel which is a pixel for phase difference detection; a first imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging and is adjacent to the phase difference detection pixel; and a second imaging pixel which is a pixel for imaging other than the first imaging pixel. An area of a color filter of the first imaging pixel is smaller than an area of a color filter of the second imaging pixel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi TAYANAKA, Yuuji INOUE, Masashi NAKATA
  • Publication number: 20160088245
    Abstract: There is provided a solid-state imaging device including: a pixel region that includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a two-dimensional matrix pattern. Some of the plurality of pixels are configured to be phase difference detection pixels that include a photoelectric conversion section disposed on a semiconductor substrate and a light blocking film disposed above a portion of the photoelectric conversion section. In particular a location of the light blocking film for the phase difference detection pixels varies according to a location of the phase difference detection pixel. For example, the location of the light blocking film for a phase difference detection pixel positioned at a periphery of the pixel region is different than a location of the light blocking film for a phase difference detection pixel positioned in a center portion of the pixel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: MASASHI NAKATA, KOJI TAKAHASHI, YUUJI INOUE, KENJI IKEDA, OSAMU OKA, YOSHIRO HATTORI, SHINYA SATO, HIDEAKI KATO, YASUHIRO CHOUJI, EMI NISHIOKA, HIROSHI KAWANOBE
  • Patent number: 7103967
    Abstract: According to the present invention, in the field of packaging the chip component, increase in speed and stability in packaging the chip component is achieved without significantly increasing the cost of the device. The size of the suction face of the suction nozzle is set so as to be larger than the relevant chip component. Near the inserting position P of the chip component, a push cover is provided in close proximity to the upper surface of the carrier tape. A hole is provided in the push cover at the inserting position P, and the size of the hole is slightly larger than the size of the tip face of the suction nozzle. After the chip component held to the suction nozzle enters the component-accommodating recess of the carrier tape, the suction of the suction nozzle is released and the carrier tape starts to move in the direction shown with an arrow, orthogonal to the suction nozzle. The suction nozzle is raised after the opening of the component-accommodating recess is completely under the push cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignees: Ricoh Company, Ltd., FAT Corporation, PALMEC Inc.
    Inventors: Junichi Nakagawa, Yuuji Inoue
  • Publication number: 20030155646
    Abstract: According to the present invention, in the field of packaging the chip component, increase in speed and stability in packaging the chip component is achieved without significantly increasing the cost of the device. The size of the suction face of the suction nozzle is set so as to be larger than the relevant chip component. Near the inserting position P of the chip component, a push cover is provided in close proximity to the upper surface of the carrier tape. A hole is provided in the push cover at the inserting position P, and the size of the hole is slightly larger than the size of the tip face of the suction nozzle. After the chip component held to the suction nozzle enters the component-accommodating recess of the carrier tape, the suction of the suction nozzle is released and the carrier tape starts to move in the direction shown with an arrow, orthogonal to the suction nozzle. The suction nozzle is raised after the opening of the component-accommodating recess is completely under the push cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Junichi Nakagawa, Yuuji Inoue
  • Patent number: 4106551
    Abstract: A roller assembly which can be arranged in the guide path of a continuous casting machine for casting beam blanks, comprising first roller means for rotationally abutting against outer flange faces of the beam blank and second roller means for rotationally abutting against each pair of flange tips on either side of the beam blank. The rotational axes of the second roller means extending substantially perpendicular to the rotational axes of the first roller means. Third roller means rotationally abut against each web part of the beam blank. The rotational axes of the third roller means extend substantially coaxially with respect to the corresponding rotational axes of the second roller means. A second roller means and a third roller means on one side of the beam blank can rotate relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Assignee: Concast AG
    Inventor: Yuuji Inoue