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'''Summary of the patent applications from CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on November 30th, 2023'''
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CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA has recently filed several patents related to various technologies. These patents cover a range of inventions, including piezoelectric elements, light-emitting devices, photoelectric conversion elements, communication apparatus, and methods for improving network resource usage and handling low latency traffic.
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In the field of piezoelectric elements, the organization has developed a design that includes an aluminum oxide film between the lower electrode and the piezoelectric film. The purpose of this film is not explicitly stated in the abstract.
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For light-emitting devices, CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA has introduced innovative designs that involve protective layers, electrically conductive members, and apertures. These elements enhance the functionality and performance of the devices, providing simplified and efficient ways to connect pad electrodes to external components or circuits.
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In the area of photoelectric conversion elements, the organization has developed a structure that includes quantum dots and a first organic compound in the photoelectric conversion layer. The electron affinity of the materials used must satisfy specific formulas.
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In terms of communication apparatus, CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA has filed patents for devices that can operate in different modes, such as child and parent stations. These apparatuses have control units that ensure efficient operation and prevent interference.
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Finally, the organization has also focused on improving network resource usage and handling low latency traffic in IEEE 802.11 networks. Their method involves access points contending for access to a wireless medium and reserving transmission opportunities for low latency traffic.
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Summary of notable applications:
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* Piezoelectric element with an aluminum oxide film between electrodes.
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* Light-emitting devices with protective layers, electrically conductive members, and apertures.
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* Photoelectric conversion elements with quantum dots and specific organic compounds.
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* Communication apparatus that can operate in different modes and prevent interference.
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* Method for improving network resource usage and handling low latency traffic in IEEE 802.11 networks.
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==Patent applications for CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on November 30th, 2023==
 
==Patent applications for CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on November 30th, 2023==
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, ROBOT SYSTEM, ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18321683. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, ROBOT SYSTEM, ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18321683]])===
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, ROBOT SYSTEM, ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18321683. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, ROBOT SYSTEM, ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321683]])===
  
  
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===FORMING APPARATUS, FORMING METHOD, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18324737. FORMING APPARATUS, FORMING METHOD, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD simplified abstract|18324737]])===
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===FORMING APPARATUS, FORMING METHOD, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18324737. FORMING APPARATUS, FORMING METHOD, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18324737]])===
  
  
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===INJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESIN BODY ([[US Patent Application 18321492. INJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESIN BODY simplified abstract|18321492]])===
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===INJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESIN BODY ([[US Patent Application 18321492. INJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESIN BODY simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321492]])===
  
  
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===PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18311829. PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract|18311829]])===
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===PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18311829. PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18311829]])===
  
  
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===LIQUID CONTAINER ([[US Patent Application 18320151. LIQUID CONTAINER simplified abstract|18320151]])===
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===LIQUID CONTAINER ([[US Patent Application 18320151. LIQUID CONTAINER simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320151]])===
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM, NOTIFYING INFORMATION TO A USER WHO IS RIDING OR IS OTHERWISE WITH A MOVING OBJECT ([[US Patent Application 18320090. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM, NOTIFYING INFORMATION TO A USER WHO IS RIDING OR IS OTHERWISE WITH A MOVING OBJECT simplified abstract|18320090]])===
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM, NOTIFYING INFORMATION TO A USER WHO IS RIDING OR IS OTHERWISE WITH A MOVING OBJECT ([[US Patent Application 18320090. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM, NOTIFYING INFORMATION TO A USER WHO IS RIDING OR IS OTHERWISE WITH A MOVING OBJECT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320090]])===
  
  
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===MOLDED PRODUCT ([[US Patent Application 18321591. MOLDED PRODUCT simplified abstract|18321591]])===
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===MOLDED PRODUCT ([[US Patent Application 18321591. MOLDED PRODUCT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321591]])===
  
  
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===TRANSPORT SYSTEM, FILM FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE ([[US Patent Application 18323265. TRANSPORT SYSTEM, FILM FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE simplified abstract|18323265]])===
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===TRANSPORT SYSTEM, FILM FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE ([[US Patent Application 18323265. TRANSPORT SYSTEM, FILM FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18323265]])===
  
  
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===STACKING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18450175. STACKING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18450175]])===
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===STACKING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18450175. STACKING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18450175]])===
  
  
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===SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18199461. SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18199461]])===
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===SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18199461. SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18199461]])===
  
  
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===SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18449729. SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18449729]])===
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===SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18449729. SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18449729]])===
  
  
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18309961. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18309961]])===
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18309961. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18309961]])===
  
  
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===SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18321949. SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18321949]])===
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===SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18321949. SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321949]])===
  
  
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===PRINTING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18313851. PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18313851]])===
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===PRINTING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18313851. PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18313851]])===
  
  
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===DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION DEVICE AND DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18320783. DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION DEVICE AND DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION METHOD simplified abstract|18320783]])===
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===DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION DEVICE AND DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18320783. DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION DEVICE AND DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320783]])===
  
  
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===RANGING DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18322437. RANGING DEVICE simplified abstract|18322437]])===
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===RANGING DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18322437. RANGING DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18322437]])===
  
  
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===APPARATUS AND SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18323128. APPARATUS AND SYSTEM simplified abstract|18323128]])===
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===APPARATUS AND SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18323128. APPARATUS AND SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18323128]])===
  
  
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===IMAGING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18322468. IMAGING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18322468]])===
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===IMAGING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18322468. IMAGING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18322468]])===
  
  
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===LENS BARREL AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18317256. LENS BARREL AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract|18317256]])===
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===LENS BARREL AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18317256. LENS BARREL AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18317256]])===
  
  
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===COMPONENT, APPARATUS, AND OPTICAL APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18305459. COMPONENT, APPARATUS, AND OPTICAL APPARATUS simplified abstract|18305459]])===
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===COMPONENT, APPARATUS, AND OPTICAL APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18305459. COMPONENT, APPARATUS, AND OPTICAL APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18305459]])===
  
  
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===ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME ([[US Patent Application 18321051. ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME simplified abstract|18321051]])===
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===ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME ([[US Patent Application 18321051. ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321051]])===
  
  
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===IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18446597. IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD simplified abstract|18446597]])===
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===IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18446597. IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18446597]])===
  
  
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===TONER ([[US Patent Application 18321312. TONER simplified abstract|18321312]])===
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===TONER ([[US Patent Application 18321312. TONER simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321312]])===
  
  
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===TONER AND IMAGE READING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18358783. TONER AND IMAGE READING METHOD simplified abstract|18358783]])===
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===TONER AND IMAGE READING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18358783. TONER AND IMAGE READING METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18358783]])===
  
  
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===CORE-SHELL PARTICLE, AND TONER ([[US Patent Application 18324840. CORE-SHELL PARTICLE, AND TONER simplified abstract|18324840]])===
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===CORE-SHELL PARTICLE, AND TONER ([[US Patent Application 18324840. CORE-SHELL PARTICLE, AND TONER simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18324840]])===
  
  
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===LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18319289. LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18319289]])===
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===LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18319289. LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18319289]])===
  
  
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18319381. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18319381]])===
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18319381. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18319381]])===
  
  
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===ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER, ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18318217. ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER, ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18318217]])===
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===ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER, ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18318217. ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER, ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18318217]])===
  
  
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===TONER CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18233381. TONER CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18233381]])===
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===TONER CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18233381. TONER CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18233381]])===
  
  
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===MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18322457. MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18322457]])===
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===MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18322457. MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18322457]])===
  
  
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18446295. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18446295]])===
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18446295. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18446295]])===
  
  
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18313606. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18313606]])===
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18313606. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18313606]])===
  
  
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===METHOD FOR CORRECTING POSITIONAL SHIFT OF IMAGE ([[US Patent Application 18200787. METHOD FOR CORRECTING POSITIONAL SHIFT OF IMAGE simplified abstract|18200787]])===
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===METHOD FOR CORRECTING POSITIONAL SHIFT OF IMAGE ([[US Patent Application 18200787. METHOD FOR CORRECTING POSITIONAL SHIFT OF IMAGE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18200787]])===
  
  
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18359784. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18359784]])===
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18359784. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18359784]])===
  
  
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===DRUM UNIT, CARTRIDGE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18232939. DRUM UNIT, CARTRIDGE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18232939]])===
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===DRUM UNIT, CARTRIDGE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18232939. DRUM UNIT, CARTRIDGE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18232939]])===
  
  
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18320120. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18320120]])===
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18320120. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320120]])===
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCT, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18447272. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCT, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18447272]])===
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCT, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18447272. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCT, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18447272]])===
  
  
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, PRINTER DRIVER, AND SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18324096. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, PRINTER DRIVER, AND SYSTEM simplified abstract|18324096]])===
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===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, PRINTER DRIVER, AND SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18324096. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, PRINTER DRIVER, AND SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18324096]])===
  
  
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===PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM, PRINT CONTROL METHOD, PRINT CONTROL DEVICE, AND MEDIA ([[US Patent Application 18364512. PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM, PRINT CONTROL METHOD, PRINT CONTROL DEVICE, AND MEDIA simplified abstract|18364512]])===
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===PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM, PRINT CONTROL METHOD, PRINT CONTROL DEVICE, AND MEDIA ([[US Patent Application 18364512. PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM, PRINT CONTROL METHOD, PRINT CONTROL DEVICE, AND MEDIA simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18364512]])===
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18299131. INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18299131]])===
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18299131. INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18299131]])===
  
  
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'''Brief explanation'''
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS ENABLING PROPER USE ACCORDING TO ACTUAL INSTALLATION LOCATION, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320475. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS ENABLING PROPER USE ACCORDING TO ACTUAL INSTALLATION LOCATION, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320475]])===
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The patent application describes an information processing system that includes an image printing apparatus, relay servers, management servers, and a database server.
 
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* The relay servers are responsible for managing the status information of the image printing apparatus.
 
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* The management servers register service information in the corresponding relay server.
 
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* The database server stores information from the management servers.
 
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* Each management server receives a connection notification from the corresponding relay server, which includes identification information of the image printing apparatus.
 
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* When a service registration is received from a service provider server, the management server transmits service registration information to the relay server.
 
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An information processing system, comprising an image printing apparatus, relay servers for managing status information of the image printing apparatus, management servers each registering service information in the corresponding relay server, and a database server storing information from the management servers, wherein each management server receives a connection notification including identification information of the image printing apparatus from the corresponding relay server, instructs the database server to store the corresponding relay server in association with the image printing apparatus, and transmits service registration information to the relay server when service registration is received from a service provider server that provides a service based on the status information.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS ENABLING PROPER USE ACCORDING TO ACTUAL INSTALLATION LOCATION, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320475. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS ENABLING PROPER USE ACCORDING TO ACTUAL INSTALLATION LOCATION, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18320475]])===
 
  
  
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18322463. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18322463]])===
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The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can be used effectively based on its actual installation location. Specifically, it focuses on a multifunction peripheral, which is a device that performs various information processing tasks.
 
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* The comparison is performed by a controller of an authentication server, which is responsible for verifying the authenticity of the installation location information.
 
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An information processing apparatus that makes it possible to properly use the apparatus according to an actual installation location of the apparatus. A multifunction peripheral as the apparatus includes an installation location information controller configured to acquire installation location information of the multifunction peripheral that performs information processing, and a controller configured to determine whether or not to restrict at least part of functions of the multifunction peripheral based on a result of comparison performed by a controller of an authentication server, which configured to compare position information stored in advance and the installation location information acquired by the installation location information controller when a predetermined time elapses.
 
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18322463. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18322463]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND IMAGE DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18317415. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND IMAGE DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18317415]])===
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This patent application describes a printing apparatus that can perform different processing based on the subscription service information obtained.
 
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A printing apparatus includes a first obtaining unit configured to obtain information about a subscription service related to the printing apparatus, an acceptance unit configured to accept execution of processing of job data, and a first control unit configured to execute the processing of the job data in a case where the obtained information is information indicating that a contract of a first subscription service has been concluded and the processing of the job data accepted by the acceptance unit is processing not involving a print operation, and not execute the processing of the job data in a case where the obtained information is information indicating that a contract of a second subscription service different from the first subscription service has been concluded and the processing of the job data accepted by the acceptance unit is processing not involving the print operation.
 
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND IMAGE DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18317415. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND IMAGE DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM simplified abstract|18317415]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF EFFICIENTLY CONVERTING IMAGE FILE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320306. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF EFFICIENTLY CONVERTING IMAGE FILE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320306]])===
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The patent application describes an image processing apparatus that displays images and allows for changing their display attributes.
 
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* The apparatus includes a selection unit to choose one or more images from a collection.
 
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* A display control unit is responsible for showing the selected image on a display.
 
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* A change unit can modify the display attributes of the image being shown.
 
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* An acquisition unit captures a high-resolution version of the image if its display attributes are changed.
 
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* Once the high-resolution image is acquired, the display control unit displays it on the screen.
 
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An image processing apparatus that causes an image to be displayed includes a selection unit configured to select at least one image from among a plurality of images, a display control unit configured to cause the image selected by the selection unit to be displayed, a change unit configured to change a display attribute of the image displayed by the display control unit, and an acquisition unit configured to, if the display attribute is changed by the change unit, acquire a high-resolution image of the image whose display attribute is changed, wherein upon completion of acquisition of the high-resolution image by the acquisition unit, the display control unit causes the high-resolution image to be displayed.
 
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF EFFICIENTLY CONVERTING IMAGE FILE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320306. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF EFFICIENTLY CONVERTING IMAGE FILE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18320306]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18323301. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18323301]])===
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The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that efficiently converts image files from one format to another.
 
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* The apparatus converts a first-format image file into a second-format image file with a smaller memory capacity.
 
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* The first-format image file includes image data and annotation information.
 
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* The apparatus records the annotation information into the first-format image file.
 
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* Based on the annotation information, the apparatus generates annotation information for the second-format image file that fits within a predetermined memory capacity.
 
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* Before receiving an instruction to convert the image file, the apparatus records the annotation information for the second-format image file into the first-format image file.
 
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* The apparatus then records the annotation information from the first-format image file into the predetermined memory area of the second-format image file.
 
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An image processing apparatus which efficiently converts an image file. The image processing apparatus, based on an instruction, converts a first-format image file including image data and annotation information into a second-format image file having memory capacity of a predetermined area smaller than that of the first-format image file. The image processing apparatus records annotation information into the first-format image file, and generates, based on said annotation information, annotation information for the second-format image file having a size suit for the predetermined area, and before receiving the instruction being received, records the annotation information for the second-format image file into the first-format image file, and records the annotation information for the second-format image file recorded in the first-format image file, into the predetermined area in the second-format image file.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18323301. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18323301]])===
 
  
  
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM ([[US Patent Application 18202333. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18202333]])===
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The patent application describes an apparatus that performs clustering on a data group based on a feature value of each piece of data.
 
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* The apparatus includes a clustering unit that performs clustering on the data group.
 
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* A determination unit identifies a representative cluster among the clusters generated by the clustering unit.
 
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* A first identification unit identifies a first cluster based on the degree of similarity between each cluster and the representative cluster.
 
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* A second identification unit identifies a second cluster based on the degree of similarity between each cluster and both the representative cluster and the first cluster.
 
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* A selection unit selects data for display from the representative cluster, the first cluster, and the second cluster.
 
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An apparatus includes a clustering unit configured to perform clustering on a data group based on a feature value of each of a plurality of pieces of data, a determination unit determines a representative cluster among clusters generated by the clustering unit, a first identification identifies a first cluster based on a degree of similarity between each of the clusters generated by the clustering unit and the representative cluster, a second identification unit identifies a second cluster based on a first degree of similarity, which is the degree of similarity between each of the clusters generated by the clustering unit and the representative cluster, and a second degree of similarity, which is a degree of similarity between each of the clusters generated by the clustering unit and the first cluster, and a selection unit selects data for display from among the representative cluster, the first cluster, and the second cluster.
 
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM ([[US Patent Application 18202333. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM simplified abstract|18202333]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18315243. INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18315243]])===
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The patent application describes a communication apparatus that includes several components to facilitate communication with external devices using a predetermined communication protocol.
 
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* The communication apparatus has a waiting unit that waits for the transmission of first information from a second external apparatus. This first information is necessary for establishing a connection with a first external apparatus.
 
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* In the waiting state of the waiting unit, an output unit is used to output second information. This second information is used for authenticating the communication with the second external apparatus using the predetermined communication protocol.
 
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* Additionally, the communication apparatus includes an update unit that is responsible for updating the second information that is output by the output unit while the waiting unit is in its waiting state.
 
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Overall, this patent application presents an apparatus that simplifies the process of establishing communication and authentication with external devices using a predetermined communication protocol.
 
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A communication apparatus includes: a waiting unit configured to wait for transmission of first information for connection to a first external apparatus from a second external apparatus by a predetermined communication protocol; an output unit configured to output, in a waiting state of the waiting unit, second information to be used to authenticate communication with the second external apparatus by the predetermined communication protocol; and an update unit configured to update the second information output by the output unit in the waiting state.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18315243. INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18315243]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18446682. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18446682]])===
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The abstract describes a method for generating print image data for variable data printing using a database.
 
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* The method involves using a database that contains text objects associated with fields in the database.
 
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* The text objects can be viewed on the database.
 
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* The process begins by obtaining a database.
 
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* From the edition data that indicates a layout, a specific text object is identified.
 
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* This text object includes a character-string data piece that corresponds to an attribute character-string data piece in the database.
 
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* Layout data is then generated by replacing the character-string data piece in the identified text object with a data piece from a record in the database.
 
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* The data piece in the record corresponds to the attribute associated with the identified text object.
 
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Print image data for variable data printing is generated by using a database in which text objects associated with fields included in the database can be viewed on the database. First, a database is obtained. Next, out of one or more text objects included in edition data indicating a layout, a text object of the text objects including a character-string data piece corresponding to an attribute character-string data piece indicating each of one or more attributes included in the database is identified. Then, layout data is generated by replacing the character-string data piece included in the identified text object with a data piece in a record included in the database, the data piece in the record corresponding to the attribute associated with the identified text object.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18446682. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18446682]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING QUALITY OF IMAGE FORMED ON PRINTING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18299205. IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING QUALITY OF IMAGE FORMED ON PRINTING MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18299205]])===
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The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can identify communication objects held by a moving object with a reader apparatus.
 
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* The apparatus receives identification information and reading time from the reader apparatus for a communication object near it.
 
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* It stores this information in a memory unit as association information.
 
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* Based on the stored association information, the apparatus can specify the identification information of the communication object held by the moving object.
 
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* This technology can be useful for tracking and identifying objects carried by moving objects, such as inventory management in warehouses or tracking assets in transit.
 
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An information processing apparatus operable to specify identification information of a communication object that a moving object that carries a reader apparatus holds: receives, from the reader apparatus, identification information read from a communication object near the reader apparatus, and a reading time thereof; stores, in a memory unit, association information that includes association of the received identification information and the reading time; and specifies the identification information of the communication object that the moving object holds based on the association information stored in the memory unit.
 
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===IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING QUALITY OF IMAGE FORMED ON PRINTING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18299205. IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING QUALITY OF IMAGE FORMED ON PRINTING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18299205]])===
 
  
  
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===PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18311814. PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18311814]])===
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- The patent application describes an image forming system that includes a background member of black color and at least one processor.
 
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- The system is designed to form a test chart on a first printing medium based on RIP data and inspect an inspection target image formed on a second printing medium.
 
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- The test chart consists of light patch images and dark patch images, each with different density.
 
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- The purpose of the system is to analyze and evaluate the quality of images formed by an image forming apparatus.
 
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- The system uses the test chart to compare the printed image with the RIP data to identify any discrepancies or issues.
 
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- This allows for the detection of problems in the image forming process and helps in improving the overall image quality.
 
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An image forming system includes: a background member of a black color provided at an opposite side to a reading unit with respect to a conveyance path; and at least one processor configured to form a test chart on a first printing medium based on RIP data corresponding to the test chart, and inspect an inspection target image formed on a second printing medium by an image forming apparatus based on first image data obtained by reading the inspection target image formed on the second printing medium and the RIP data corresponding to the inspection target image. The test chart includes light patch images and dark patch images surrounding the light patch images, and each one of the light patch images and the dark patch images has different density.
 
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===PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18311814. PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18311814]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18316519. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18316519]])===
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The present invention is a printing apparatus that aims to prevent degradation of image quality.
 
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* The printing apparatus includes a print head, a detection unit, and a tone correction unit.
 
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* The detection unit is responsible for identifying the edge region and non-edge region of an object in the image data.
 
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* The tone correction unit adjusts the amount of printing agent applied to a unit region based on whether it is an edge region or a non-edge region.
 
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* The printing apparatus offers two printing modes: the first mode with a lower input resolution than the print head's printing resolution, and the second mode with an input resolution equal to or higher than the print head's printing resolution.
 
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An object of the present disclosure is to avoid degradation of image quality. An embodiment of the present invention is a printing apparatus including: a print head; a detection unit configured to detect an edge region and a non-edge region of an object in image data; and a tone correction unit configured to adjust an application amount of a printing agent for a unit region based on whether the unit region is the edge region or the non-edge region, in which the printing apparatus is capable of performing printing in a first printing mode or a second printing mode, in the first printing mode, an input resolution of the image data is lower than a printing resolution of the print head, in the second printing mode, the input resolution of the image data is higher than or equal to the printing resolution of the print head.
 
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18316519. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18316519]])===
 
  
  
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===INSPECTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18307941. INSPECTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18307941]])===
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The present invention is an image processing apparatus that processes first and second image data obtained from an image capturing unit.
 
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* The image capturing unit is capable of amplifying a signal obtained by photoelectric conversion with different gains and outputting the first and second image data.
 
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* The apparatus includes an acquiring unit that determines the exposure difference between the first and second image data.
 
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* A correcting unit is present in the apparatus, which determines a correction amount based on the acquired exposure difference to reduce the noise difference between the first and second image data.
 
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* The correcting unit then corrects at least one of the first and second image data based on the determined correction amount.
 
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* The apparatus also includes a generating unit that generates a composite image by combining the first and second image data, where at least one of the image data has been corrected by the correcting unit.
 
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The present invention provides an image processing apparatus operable to process first and second image data from an image capturing unit capable of amplifying, with different gains, a signal obtained by photoelectric conversion and outputting the first and second image data, wherein the apparatus comprises an acquiring unit configured to acquire an exposure difference between the first and second image data; a correcting unit configured to determine a correction amount for reducing a noise difference between the first and second image data based on the exposure difference acquired by the acquiring unit and correct at least one of the first and second image data based on the determined correction amount; and a generating unit configured to generate a composite image by compositing the first and second image data, at least one of which has been corrected by the correcting unit.
 
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===INSPECTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18307941. INSPECTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM simplified abstract|18307941]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18318090. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18318090]])===
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The patent application describes an inspection apparatus that improves the process of checking the registration status of a correct answer image. Here are the key points:
 
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* The inspection apparatus includes a registration unit that registers a correct answer image.
 
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* An inspection unit compares the image formed on a sheet by a printing unit with the registered correct answer image.
 
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* The inspection unit inspects the sheet based on the comparison.
 
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* A notification unit notifies the printing unit when there is a change in the registration status of the correct answer image.
 
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* The notification unit provides information indicating the registration status of the correct answer image to the printing unit.
 
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* The apparatus aims to enhance workability and efficiency in the inspection process.
 
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* By automating the comparison and inspection of the correct answer image, human error can be reduced.
 
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* The apparatus helps ensure that the correct answer image is accurately printed on the sheet.
 
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* The notification feature allows for timely adjustments to be made if there are any changes in the registration status of the correct answer image.
 
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An inspection apparatus capable of improving workability in checking a registration status of a correct answer image. The inspection apparatus includes a registration unit that registers a correct answer image, an inspection unit that compares an image formed on a sheet by a printing unit with the correct answer image registered by the registration unit to inspect the sheet, and a notification unit that notifies the printing unit of information indicating a registration status of the correct answer image in a case where there is a change in the registration status.
 
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18318090. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18318090]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320298. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320298]])===
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The present invention is an image processing apparatus for inspecting images on a printing medium.
 
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* The apparatus reads an image on the printing medium and obtains a target image to be inspected.
 
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* It corrects the position of a control point among control points located at or near the edge of the printing medium.
 
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* The apparatus performs alignment using the corrected position of the control point to align the target image with a reference image using non-rigid-body alignment.
 
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* It then inspects the target image for defects based on the aligned target image and the reference image.
 
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* The correction of the control point's position at or near the edge is done based on the interval between adjacent control points at or near the edge.
 
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The present invention provides an image processing apparatus that inspects an image formed on a printing medium. The image processing apparatus reads an image formed on a printing medium and obtains a target image to be inspected, and corrects a position of control point among control points disposed on the target image, at or near an edge of the printing medium, and performs alignment using the corrected position of the control point so as to align the target image to a reference image using a non-rigid-body alignment, and inspects for a defect in the target image on a basis of the aligned target image and the reference image. In the correcting, a position of a control point at or near the edge is corrected on a basis of an interval between adjacent control points at or near the edge.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320298. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18320298]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18449608. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18449608]])===
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The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can detect the inclination angle of a detection target in an image and adjust the processing accordingly.
 
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* An outputting unit in the apparatus outputs an evaluation value for each reference angle, indicating whether the detection target is inclined at that angle with respect to a standard orientation.
 
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* A first estimating unit in the apparatus estimates the inclination angle of the detection target based on the evaluation values for the reference angles.
 
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* A detecting unit in the apparatus detects the detection target by adjusting the processing using the estimated inclination angle.
 
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There is provided with an information processing apparatus. An outputting unit, for each of a plurality of reference angles, outputs an evaluation value indicating whether a detection target in an image is inclined at the reference angle with respect to a standard orientation of the detection target. A first estimating unit estimates an inclination angle of the detection target in the image with respect to the standard orientation based on the evaluation values that have been respectively output for the plurality of reference angles. A detecting unit detects the detection target through processing in which an adjustment has been made using the estimated inclination angle.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18449608. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18449608]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18449072. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18449072]])===
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- The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can generate a virtual viewpoint image using material data acquired from multiple cameras.
 
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- The apparatus includes a management unit that collects material data from the captured images, which includes different types of material data.
 
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- The purpose of this invention is to efficiently process and transmit material data for generating virtual viewpoint images.
 
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An information processing apparatus includes a management unit configured to acquire a plurality of material data for use in generation of a virtual viewpoint image based on a plurality of images captured with a plurality of cameras by imaging an object, the plurality of material data including first material data and second material data different from the first material data, and a transmission/reception unit configured to output, to a device, material data that has been selected from among the plurality of acquired material data based on information for identifying a format of material data processable by the device.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18316480. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18316480]])===
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The patent application describes an image processing apparatus that analyzes a series of captured images taken at different times.
 
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* The apparatus includes an area setter that identifies a specific area of interest in the first image.
 
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* An area detector then finds corresponding areas in the other images that are relevant to the target area.
 
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* A focus state acquirer measures the focus states of both the target area and the corresponding areas.
 
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* A classification processor then categorizes the captured images into different groups based on their focus states.
 
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An image processing apparatus includes an area setter configured to set a target area in a first image among a plurality of captured images acquired by imaging at different time from each other, an area detector configured to detect a corresponding area relevant to the target area in a plurality of second images among the plurality of captured images, a focus state acquirer configured to acquire focus states of the target area and the corresponding area, and a classification processor configured to perform classification processing that classifies the plurality of captured images into a plurality of groups according to the focus states.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18316480. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18316480]])===
 
  
  
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===COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18303628. COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18303628]])===
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The present invention is an information processing apparatus that can detect a specific behavior of a person and track their movement.
 
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An information processing apparatus as one aspect of the present invention detects a predetermined behavior of a person, specifies first tracking information of a first person for which the predetermined behavior has been detected and second tracking information of a second person for which it is estimated that replacement has occurred during movement of the first person, generates third tracking information based on the first tracking information and the second tracking information, and determines whether or not the first person satisfies a predetermined condition based on a detection result of the predetermined behavior corresponding to the third tracking information.
 
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===COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18303628. COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18303628]])===
 
  
  
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===PLANARIZATION PROCESS, APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE ([[US Patent Application 17829132. PLANARIZATION PROCESS, APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|17829132]])===
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This patent application describes a communication device that can communicate with an external device based on the states of an operator and a movable apparatus.
 
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* The device includes a riding determination unit that determines whether the operator is riding a movable apparatus.
 
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* When the operator is riding the movable apparatus, the device transmits a message with attribute information about the movable apparatus to another device.
 
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* When the operator is not riding the movable apparatus but is still operating it, the device transmits a message with attribute information indicating a pedestrian to the other device.
 
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A communication device capable of communicating with an external device in accordance with states of an operator and a movable apparatus includes: a riding determination unit configured to determine whether an operator is riding a movable apparatus; and a communication unit configured to transmit a message including attribute information indicating the movable apparatus to another device when the riding determination unit determines that the operator is in a first state in which the operator is riding the movable apparatus, and to transmit a message including attribute information indicating a pedestrian to the other device when the riding determination unit determines that the operator is in a second state in which the operator is not riding the movable apparatus and is operating the movable apparatus.
 
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===PLANARIZATION PROCESS, APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE ([[US Patent Application 17829132. PLANARIZATION PROCESS, APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE simplified abstract|17829132]])===
 
  
  
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, MOVING UNIT, AND EQUIPMENT ([[US Patent Application 18318488. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, MOVING UNIT, AND EQUIPMENT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18318488]])===
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The abstract describes a planarization apparatus that includes a superstrate chuck.
 
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* The superstrate chuck has inner lands and a peripheral land protruding from its surface.
 
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* The inner lands are located within the periphery of the superstrate chuck.
 
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* The peripheral land is smaller in height compared to the inner lands.
 
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* The width of the peripheral land is larger than the width of the inner lands.
 
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A planarization apparatus comprising a superstrate chuck is provided. The superstrate includes a plurality of inner lands protruding from a surface of the superstrate chuck and a peripheral land protruding from the surface of the superstrate chuck along a periphery of the superstrate chuck and encircling the inner lands therein. The peripheral land has a height smaller than a height of each of the inner lands. The peripheral land has a width sufficiently larger than a width of each of the inner lands such that a pressure leakage through the peripheral land is controlled to be less than a threshold.
 
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, MOVING UNIT, AND EQUIPMENT ([[US Patent Application 18318488. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, MOVING UNIT, AND EQUIPMENT simplified abstract|18318488]])===
 
  
  
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY ([[US Patent Application 18321356. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321356]])===
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The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion device that includes a semiconductor substrate, an insulating layer, and various light-shielded regions.
 
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* The device has a light-receiving pixel region and a peripheral region with an opening to expose a bonding pad.
 
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* A first light-shielded region includes a light-shielding film on the insulating layer.
 
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* A second light-shielded region has a first trench in the semiconductor substrate and a second trench in the insulating layer.
 
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* The second trench is covered with the light-shielding film.
 
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A photoelectric conversion device includes a semiconductor substrate, an insulating layer, a light-receiving pixel region, first and second light-shielded regions, and a peripheral region. The insulating layer allows light to pass through the insulating layer. The first light-shielded region includes a light-shielding film formed on the insulating layer. The peripheral region has an opening that penetrates the insulating layer and the semiconductor substrate and exposes a bonding pad of the semiconductor substrate. A first trench is formed in the semiconductor substrate in the second light-shielded region. A second trench is formed in the insulating layer in the second light-shielded region and penetrates the insulating layer. A side face and a bottom face of the second trench are covered with the light-shielding film formed on the insulating layer. In a planar view to the semiconductor substrate, the first trench and the second trench have portions overlapping each other.
 
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY ([[US Patent Application 18321356. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY simplified abstract|18321356]])===
 
  
  
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE HAVING EXPANDED DYNAMIC RANGE AND TRANSFER ELECTRODES ([[US Patent Application 18323230. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE HAVING EXPANDED DYNAMIC RANGE AND TRANSFER ELECTRODES simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18323230]])===
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The patent application describes an apparatus that includes pixels with regions and microlenses.
 
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* The apparatus has a layer with different depths, including a first, second, and third depth.
 
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* The layer has three portions that separate the regions at different depths and extend in different directions.
 
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* The angle formed by the first and third portions is smaller than the angle formed by the first and second portions.
 
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An apparatus includes pixels each including regions provided in a layer and a microlens. The layer has a first depth, a second depth, and a third depth between the first and second depths in order from a side of a surface facing a surface where the microlens is formed. The layer includes a first portion that separates the regions at the first depth and extends in a first direction, a second portion that separates the regions at the second depth and extends in a second direction, and a third portion that separates the regions at the third depth and extends in a third direction. An angle formed by the first and third portions and less than or equal to 90 degrees is smaller than an angle formed by the first and second portions and less than or equal to 90 degrees.
 
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE HAVING EXPANDED DYNAMIC RANGE AND TRANSFER ELECTRODES ([[US Patent Application 18323230. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE HAVING EXPANDED DYNAMIC RANGE AND TRANSFER ELECTRODES simplified abstract|18323230]])===
 
  
  
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===SOLID ELECTROLYTE, ACTIVE MATERIAL LAYER, ELECTROLYTE LAYER, AND SECONDARY BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18450297. SOLID ELECTROLYTE, ACTIVE MATERIAL LAYER, ELECTROLYTE LAYER, AND SECONDARY BATTERY simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18450297]])===
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The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion device with two photoelectric conversion circuits, a floating diffusion portion, and transfer electrodes.
 
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* The device has two photoelectric conversion circuits with different sensitivities.
 
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* Charges generated in both circuits are transferred to a floating diffusion portion.
 
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* The first transfer electrode transfers charges from the first circuit to the floating diffusion portion.
 
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* The second transfer electrode transfers charges from the second circuit to the floating diffusion portion.
 
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* A control electrode controls the potential between the two circuits, allowing charges to move between them.
 
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A photoelectric conversion device includes first and second photoelectric conversion circuits, a floating diffusion portion, first and second transfer electrodes, and a first control electrode. The second photoelectric conversion circuit has sensitivity lower than that of the first photoelectric conversion circuit. Charges generated in the first photoelectric conversion circuit and the second photoelectric conversion circuit are transferred to the floating diffusion portion. The first transfer electrode is configured to transfer charges from the first photoelectric conversion circuit to the floating diffusion portion. The second transfer electrode is configured to transfer charges from the second photoelectric conversion circuit to the floating diffusion portion. The first control electrode is configured to control a potential between the first photoelectric conversion circuit and the second photoelectric conversion circuit so that charges are movable between the first photoelectric conversion circuit and the second photoelectric conversion circuit.
 
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===SOLID ELECTROLYTE, ACTIVE MATERIAL LAYER, ELECTROLYTE LAYER, AND SECONDARY BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18450297. SOLID ELECTROLYTE, ACTIVE MATERIAL LAYER, ELECTROLYTE LAYER, AND SECONDARY BATTERY simplified abstract|18450297]])===
 
  
  
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===COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ANTENNA-INCORPORATED DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18324033. COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ANTENNA-INCORPORATED DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18324033]])===
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The abstract of the patent application describes a solid electrolyte that includes lithium borate, an element R (selected from Yb, Er, Ho, Tm, La, Nd, and Sm), and an element M (selected from Zr, Ce, and Sn).
 
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* The invention is related to a solid electrolyte composition.
 
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* The composition includes lithium borate, which acts as an electrolyte.
 
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* The composition also includes an element R, which is selected from a group of elements including Yb, Er, Ho, Tm, La, Nd, and Sm.
 
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* Additionally, the composition includes an element M, which is selected from a group of elements including Zr, Ce, and Sn.
 
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* The solid electrolyte composition can be used in various applications such as batteries or fuel cells.
 
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* The combination of lithium borate, element R, and element M provides improved conductivity and stability to the solid electrolyte.
 
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* The invention aims to address the limitations of existing solid electrolytes and improve the performance of electrochemical devices.
 
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A solid electrolyte contains a borate containing Li, an element R selected from a group including Yb, Er, Ho, Tm, La, Nd, and Sm, and an element M selected from a group including Zr, Ce, and Sn.
 
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===COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ANTENNA-INCORPORATED DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18324033. COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ANTENNA-INCORPORATED DEVICE simplified abstract|18324033]])===
 
  
  
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===POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18358615. POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18358615]])===
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The patent application describes a communication device with a conductive housing and an antenna device arranged inside the housing.
 
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* The housing has two planes, with a conductor in the first plane having at least one aperture.
 
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* The antenna device consists of a first element with a terminal extending in a direction intersecting the first plane, and a second element connected to the first element and extending along the first plane.
 
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* The first and second elements overlap the aperture in a direction perpendicular to the first plane.
 
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* The shortest distance from the first end of the second element to an end portion of the aperture is longer than the shortest distance from the first terminal of the first element to another end portion of the aperture in a direction perpendicular to the first plane.
 
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A communication device including a conductive housing and an antenna device, the antenna device arranged in the conductive housing, the housing including a first plane and a second plane facing the first plane, and a conductor of the first plane being provided with at least one aperture is provided. The antenna device includes a first element including a first terminal and extending in a direction intersecting the first plane. The antenna device also includes a second element including a first end, connected to the first element, and extending along the first plane. The first and second elements are overlapping the aperture in a direction vertical to the first plane, and a shortest distance from the first end of the second element to an end portion of the aperture is longer than a shortest distance from the first terminal of the first element to another end portion of the aperture in a direction vertical to the first plane.
 
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===POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18358615. POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18358615]])===
 
  
  
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18198394. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18198394]])===
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This patent application describes a power transmission system that wirelessly transfers power to a receiving device using an antenna.
 
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* The system also measures the voltage and current output from the antenna when the power transmission is stopped.
 
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* Based on this measurement, the system determines if there is any object present other than the intended receiving device.
 
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* If an object is detected, the system restricts the power transmission to prevent any potential damage or interference.
 
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* The system also ensures that the measurement taken during the communication period is not used in the determination process to avoid any inaccuracies.
 
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A power transmission apparatus wirelessly communicates with a power reception apparatus using an antenna, wirelessly transmits power to the power reception apparatus using the antenna, measures, in a period during which the transmission of the power is stopped, one or both of a voltage and a current output from the antenna, performs, based on a measurement result obtained by the measurement, a determination process for determining that an object different from the power reception apparatus is present, restricts, in a case where it is determined that an object different from the power reception apparatus is present as a result of the determination process performed by the first determination unit, the transmission of the power, and controls the first determination unit not to use in the determination process the measurement result obtained by the measurement in a period during which communication is performed.
 
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18198394. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18198394]])===
 
  
  
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320113. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320113]])===
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The present invention is a communication apparatus that can communicate using both Ack and non-Ack messages.
 
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* The apparatus shares the data size to be received without Ack messages with an external apparatus.
 
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* It receives data corresponding to one block by receiving preset data as a packet of partial blocks using non-Ack messages.
 
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* It determines if the data reception was successful when a transmission completion notification is received from the external apparatus via Ack messages.
 
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* It transmits the determination result to the external apparatus via Ack messages until the data size is received.
 
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The present invention provides a communication apparatus having a communication unit capable of communicating using a communication with Ack message and a communication without Ack message, wherein the apparatus shares with an external apparatus a data size to be received via the communication without Ack message, receives data corresponding to one block by receiving preset data corresponding to the one block as a packet of a plurality of partial blocks using the communication without Ack message after the data size has been shared, determines whether or not reception of data has been correctly executed when a transmission completion notification is received from the external apparatus via the communication with Ack message, and executes transmission of a determination result to the external apparatus via the communication with Ack message until the data size is received.
 
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320113. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18320113]])===
 
  
  
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18449300. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18449300]])===
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The abstract describes a specification unit that is able to configure a communication apparatus to operate in different modes.
 
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* The specification unit can perform specific processing for operating the communication apparatus in a first mode while it is operating in a second mode.
 
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* During this specific processing, the specification unit can specify a different channel for the communication apparatus to use in the second mode after the processing is completed.
 
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* This channel is determined based on an agreement between the channel used by the communication apparatus in the second mode during the specific processing and the channel to be used by the communication apparatus in the first mode after the specific processing is performed.
 
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A specification unit is configured to, in a case where specific processing for operating a communication apparatus in a first mode is performed while the communication apparatus is operating in a second mode, specify a channel different from the channel used by the communication apparatus in the second mode during the specific processing, as a channel to be used by the communication apparatus in the second mode after the specific processing is performed, based on an agreement between a channel used by the communication apparatus in the second mode during the specific processing and a channel to be used by the communication apparatus in the first mode to be started by the specific processing.
 
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18449300. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18449300]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18200713. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18200713]])===
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- The patent application describes a communication apparatus that can establish multiple wireless links with another device.
 
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- The communication apparatus is designed to comply with the IEEE 802.11 standard series for wireless communication.
 
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- The apparatus has the capability to update the encryption key for each individual link it establishes with the other device.
 
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- The purpose of this communication is to ensure that the encryption keys for all the links are updated and synchronized between the two devices.
 
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A communication apparatus for executing wireless communication complying with an IEEE 802.11 standard series by establishing a plurality of links with another apparatus updates an encryption key individually set for each of the plurality of links by executing predetermined processing including transmission of a predetermined message to the other apparatus. In the predetermined processing, the communication apparatus transmits, to the other apparatus, the predetermined message including information concerning the encryption keys for at least two links among the plurality of links.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18200713. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18200713]])===
 
  
  
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===NETWORK SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18321832. NETWORK SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321832]])===
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This patent application describes a control method for an information processing apparatus that can wirelessly communicate with a communication apparatus. The method involves the following steps:
 
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* The information processing apparatus identifies a specific access point that supports a network setup using a predetermined protocol.
 
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* The information processing apparatus sends a signal to the communication apparatus, instructing it to initiate a specific operation for the network setup using the predetermined protocol.
 
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* The information processing apparatus then proceeds to execute the network setup using the predetermined protocol.
 
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The innovation in this patent application lies in the control method that enables the information processing apparatus to wirelessly communicate with the communication apparatus and perform the network setup using a predetermined protocol.
 
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A control method for an information processing apparatus capable of wirelessly communicating with a communication apparatus, includes: executing, based on a fact that a predetermined access point different from the information processing apparatus and different from the communication apparatus supports a network setup by a predetermined protocol, transmission control for transmitting, to the communication apparatus, a signal for causing the communication apparatus to start a predetermined operation for the network setup by the predetermined protocol; and executing processing for executing the network setup by the predetermined protocol in the information processing apparatus.
 
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===NETWORK SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF ([[US Patent Application 18320262. NETWORK SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320262]])===
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This patent application describes a network system that includes an image processing apparatus, an information processing apparatus with a web browser, a service providing a website, and a device management system for gathering and managing security information from the image processing apparatus.
 
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* The information processing apparatus sends a request for authorization information to the service providing system.
 
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* Upon receiving authorization information, the information processing apparatus sends a security information display request to the device management system.
 
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* The device management system, when a user is logged into the service providing system, sends security information display information to the information processing apparatus.
 
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* The information processing apparatus receives the security information display information and displays it on a screen through the web browser.
 
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Overall, this network system allows for the transmission and display of security information from an image processing apparatus to an information processing apparatus through a web browser.
 
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A network system is provided. The system comprises an image processing apparatus; an information processing apparatus including a web browser; a service providing a website; and a device management system that gathers and manages security information received from the image processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus transmits a request for authorization information to the service providing system, and, in response to receiving authorization information, transmits a security information display request to the device management system. The device management system, when allowing the user logged into the service providing system, transmits security information display information to the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus receives the security information display information from the device management system and displays a screen including the security information display information via the web browser.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18319529. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18319529]])===
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The patent application describes a network system that includes various components such as an information processing device, a resource server, a client server, and an authorization server. The purpose of this system is to allow the client server to access resources from the resource server, while ensuring proper authentication and authorization.
 
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* The client server issues verification data to confirm the authentication of a user.
 
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* When a web application starts rendering a page with a UI component, the client server sends a request for the first access token to the authorization server.
 
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* The information processing device, which acts as the intermediary, sends a request for resources to the resource server.
 
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* The resource server verifies the first access token to ensure its validity.
 
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A network system comprises an information processing device that uses a web app, a resource server that provides a resource, a client server that accesses the resource server, and an authorization server that permits the client server to access the resource server. The client server issues verification data capable of verifying a user having been authenticated, transmits an issuance request for the first access token to the authorization server according to a start of rendering of a page including a UI component from a web application, and transmits the received first access token. The information processing device transmits a request for resources. The resource server performs verification of the first access token, and transmits the resource to the UI component when the verification of the first access token is successful.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18319529. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18319529]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18446308. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18446308]])===
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The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can communicate with a server and a system for managing and monitoring devices.
 
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* The apparatus can display a website provided by the server on a display unit.
 
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* It can obtain a display program from the system to show information obtained from monitoring multiple devices, including a specific device.
 
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An information processing apparatus is capable of communicating with a server that provides a website for managing a specific device and with a system for providing information obtained by monitoring a plurality of devices including the specific device. The apparatus displays, in a display unit, the website provided by the server, and obtains, from the system, a display program for displaying the information provided by the system on the website. The apparatus obtains, by the display program, information on the specific device from the system using data which is data for accessing information on devices and which is data corresponding to a user who is logged into the website, and displays, by the display program, the information on the specific device in a predetermined screen that is a part of the website.
 
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18446308. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18446308]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18360938. IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18360938]])===
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The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that can communicate with a cloud service via a network. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:
 
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* The image processing apparatus has a reading unit that can read an image on a document.
 
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* It also has a transmission unit that can send the read image to a cloud service.
 
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* The apparatus includes a request unit that can ask the cloud service to generate information for downloading the transmitted image.
 
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In summary, this patent application describes a system where an image can be read from a document, transmitted to a cloud service, and then the user can request and receive information to download the image.
 
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An image processing apparatus to communicate with a cloud service via a network includes a reading unit configured to read an image on a document, a transmission unit configured to transmit the read image to the cloud service, a request unit configured to request the cloud service to generate information for downloading the transmitted image, a reception unit configured to, based on the request, receive the information transmitted from the cloud server, and a notification unit configured to notify a user of the received information.
 
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===IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18360938. IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD simplified abstract|18360938]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DAMAGE AND LOSS OF AUDIT LOG WHEN ATTACK DUE TO UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS IS DETECTED, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18316534. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DAMAGE AND LOSS OF AUDIT LOG WHEN ATTACK DUE TO UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS IS DETECTED, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18316534]])===
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The patent application describes an image processing system that uses multiple boxes to manage image data.
 
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* The system includes a microphone to capture sound and an obtaining unit to extract a user identifier from the voice information obtained through the microphone.
 
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* A specifying unit is used to identify a specific box among the multiple boxes based on the user identifier and other specification information.
 
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* An informing unit is responsible for providing the user with information related to the specified box.
 
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* The system aims to improve image data management by associating users with specific boxes and providing relevant information to them.
 
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An image processing system capable of managing image data using a plurality of boxes, comprises a microphone that obtains a sound, an obtaining unit that obtains a user identifier based on voice information of a user obtained via the microphone, a specifying unit that specifies one box among the plurality of boxes based on specification information including at least the user identifier, and an informing unit that informs the user of information related to the specified one box.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DAMAGE AND LOSS OF AUDIT LOG WHEN ATTACK DUE TO UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS IS DETECTED, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18316534. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DAMAGE AND LOSS OF AUDIT LOG WHEN ATTACK DUE TO UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS IS DETECTED, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18316534]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18319423. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18319423]])===
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The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can prevent damage and loss of an audit log in the event of an unauthorized access attack.
 
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* The apparatus includes a controller that acts as a recording unit, recording an audit log for each function it performs.
 
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* It also includes a judging unit that determines whether an access request to the audit log is unauthorized or not.
 
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* If the judging unit determines that the access request is unauthorized, a control unit stops the function related to the type of audit log that received the access request.
 
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* This prevents further damage or loss of the audit log and helps protect the integrity of the system.
 
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* The apparatus can have multiple functions, and the stopping control is specific to the type of audit log being accessed.
 
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* This innovation ensures the security and reliability of the audit log even in the face of unauthorized access attempts.
 
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An information processing apparatus capable of preventing damage and loss of an audit log when an attack due to an unauthorized access is detected is provided. The information processing apparatus having one or multiple functions includes a controller configured or programmed to function as a recording unit that records an audit log for each type corresponding to the one or multiple functions, a judging unit that, when an access request to the audit log is received, judges whether or not the access request is an unauthorized access, and a control unit that, in a case that a judgement result of the judging unit indicates that the access request is the unauthorized access, performs a stopping control to stop a function related to the type of the audit log that has received the access request, among the one or multiple functions.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18319423. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18319423]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320281. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320281]])===
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The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that prevents spot color printing from producing unintended results.
 
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* The apparatus identifies a specific region in the print data where spot color printing is specified.
 
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* It then checks if the surrounding pixels contain a color that closely matches the spot color and has a color difference within a predetermined threshold.
 
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* The purpose is to ensure that the spot color printing outcome aligns with the user's intention.
 
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* This technology aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of spot color printing.
 
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Provided is an information processing apparatus capable of inhibiting a spot color printing result from turning out not as intended by a user, as well as a control method and a storage medium. To this end, a pixel region for which spot color printing is specified is identified in print data, and it is determined whether pixels surrounding the identified pixel region include a pixel which is in a color approximating to the spot color and whose color difference from the spot color equals or falls below a predetermined value.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320281. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18320281]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18314896. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18314896]])===
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The patent application describes a system for generating virtual viewpoint images based on user operations and key frame information.
 
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* The system includes a virtual viewpoint operating unit that collects time codes, positions, and orientation information on virtual viewpoints designated by the user.
 
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* This information is then registered with a key frame setting unit.
 
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* A virtual viewpoint variation measuring unit detects abrupt changes in the virtual viewpoint path based on the key frame information stored in a key frame storing unit.
 
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* If a precipitous section is detected, an image generating method determining unit determines how to generate a virtual viewpoint image between the key frames.
 
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* This determination is based on variations in virtual viewpoint parameters measured by the virtual viewpoint variation measuring unit and the registered parameters of the key frames.
 
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* A playback speed adjusting unit can modify the key frame information and store the updated information again.
 
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A virtual viewpoint operating unit obtains time codes, positions and orientation information on virtual viewpoints, and the like to be designated as key frame information based on a user operation, and registers the information with a key frame setting unit. A virtual viewpoint variation measuring unit detects a precipitous section in a virtual viewpoint path based on the key frame information stored in a key frame storing unit. In a case where the precipitous section is detected in the virtual viewpoint path, an image generating method determining unit determines a method of generating a virtual viewpoint image between the key frames based on variations of virtual viewpoint parameters measured by the virtual viewpoint variation measuring unit and the registered virtual viewpoint parameters of the key frames. A playback speed adjusting unit changes the key frame information and stores the changed key frame information again.
 
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18314896. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18314896]])===
 
  
  
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===STEREOSCOPIC OPTICAL SYSTEM AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18318034. STEREOSCOPIC OPTICAL SYSTEM AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18318034]])===
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The technique described in this patent application allows for saving screenshots with the correct display angles of view from a head-mounted display (HMD).
 
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* The technique also allows for checking the situation outside the display angles of view when saving the screenshot.
 
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* When a screen capture command is received, the system acquires wide angle images and display angle-of-view information.
 
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* The wide angle images are set as image data to be stored in the main image region of an image file.
 
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* The acquired display angle-of-view information is set as data to be stored in the metadata region of the image file.
 
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* An image file of the screenshot is generated according to these settings and saved in a hard disk drive (HDD).
 
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The technique disclosed herein makes it possible to save a proper screenshot, i.e., images with display angles of view of an HMD, and also enable one to check a situation even outside the display angles of view at the time of saving the screenshot. When receiving a notification that a screen capture command is received from a command receiver, an image file generator acquires wide angle images from a wide angle image generator, acquires display angle-of-view information from a display image generator, sets the wide angle images as image data to be stored in a main image region of an image file, sets the acquired display angle-of-view information as data to be stored in a metadata region of the image file, generates an image file of a screenshot according to the settings, and saves the image file in an HDD.
 
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===STEREOSCOPIC OPTICAL SYSTEM AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18318034. STEREOSCOPIC OPTICAL SYSTEM AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract|18318034]])===
 
  
  
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF CONVERTING IMAGE FILE SUCH THAT ALL ANNOTATION INFORMATION CAN BE USED, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18322674. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF CONVERTING IMAGE FILE SUCH THAT ALL ANNOTATION INFORMATION CAN BE USED, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18322674]])===
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The patent application describes a stereoscopic optical system that consists of two parallel optical systems.
 
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* Each optical system includes multiple lens units and two reflective surfaces on the image side.
 
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* The distance between adjacent lens units in each optical system changes when zooming.
 
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* The distance between the optical axes of the two optical systems is narrower on the image side than on the object side.
 
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* The system satisfies a predetermined condition.
 
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* The invention aims to improve the stereoscopic imaging capabilities of the optical system.
 
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A stereoscopic optical system includes two optical systems disposed in parallel. Each of the two optical systems includes a plurality of lens units and two reflective surfaces disposed on an image side of the plurality of lens units. A distance between adjacent lens units in each of the two optical systems changes during zooming. A distance between optical axes of the two optical systems is narrower on the image side of the two reflective surfaces than on an object side of the two reflective surfaces. A predetermined condition is satisfied.
 
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===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF CONVERTING IMAGE FILE SUCH THAT ALL ANNOTATION INFORMATION CAN BE USED, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18322674. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF CONVERTING IMAGE FILE SUCH THAT ALL ANNOTATION INFORMATION CAN BE USED, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18322674]])===
 
  
  
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===OPTICAL SYSTEM AND INSPECTION APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18320858. OPTICAL SYSTEM AND INSPECTION APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320858]])===
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The patent application describes an image processing apparatus that can convert an image file while preserving all annotation information recorded in the file.
 
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* The apparatus converts a first-format image file, which includes image data and annotation information, to a second-format image file with a smaller memory capacity for annotation information.
 
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* If the annotation information in the first-format file is not a specific type with a predetermined data amount, it is recorded in the predetermined area of the second-format file.
 
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* If the annotation information in the first-format file is the specific type, link information to the annotation information is recorded in the predetermined area of the second-format file.
 
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* The invention allows for efficient conversion of image files while maintaining the usability of annotation information.
 
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An image processing apparatus that is capable of converting an image file such that all annotation information recorded in the image file can be used. When converting a first-format image file including image data and annotation information on the image data to a second-format image file whose memory capacity of a predetermined area where annotation information is recorded is smaller than that of the first-format image file, the image processing apparatus, when the annotation information included in the first-format image file is not predetermined annotation information whose data amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, records the annotation information into the predetermined area in the second-format image file, and, when the annotation information included in the first-format image file is the predetermined annotation information, records link information on the annotation information in the predetermined area in the second-format image file.
 
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===OPTICAL SYSTEM AND INSPECTION APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18320858. OPTICAL SYSTEM AND INSPECTION APPARATUS simplified abstract|18320858]])===
 
  
  
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18317189. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18317189]])===
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The abstract describes an inspection apparatus designed to detect light from the eyes of a subject.
 
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* The apparatus includes an optical system and an image sensor with a pixel that has a microlens, a first conversion portion, and a second conversion portion.
 
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* The optical system focuses the light from the first eye onto the microlens through a first pupil, and the light from the second eye onto the microlens through a second pupil.
 
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* The microlens directs the light from the first eye to the first conversion portion and the light from the second eye to the second conversion portion.
 
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An inspection apparatus configured to detect first light from a first eye of a subject and second light from a second eye of the subject includes an optical system, and an image sensor, wherein the image sensor includes a pixel including a microlens, a first conversion portion, and a second conversion portion, wherein the optical system focuses the first light on the microlens via a first pupil and focuses the second light on the microlens via a second pupil, and wherein the microlens causes the first light to enter the first conversion portion and causes the second light to enter the second conversion portion.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18317189. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18317189]])===
 
  
  
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===CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18317961. CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18317961]])===
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The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that controls image capturing.
 
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* The apparatus includes processors and memories storing executable instructions.
 
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* It has a first obtaining unit that obtains situation information about the image capturing.
 
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* It also has a second obtaining unit that obtains composition information based on the situation information.
 
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* The apparatus further includes a third obtaining unit that obtains a parameter of an image capture apparatus.
 
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* A generating unit is used to generate arrangement information for the image capture apparatus based on the composition information and parameter.
 
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* The innovation simplifies the process of controlling image capturing by providing proposed arrangement information based on the situation and composition requested.
 
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* This can help improve the efficiency and accuracy of image capturing.
 
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An information processing apparatus comprises one or more processors; and one or more memories storing executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the image capturing control apparatus to function as: a first obtaining unit configured to obtain situation information representing a situation of image capturing, a second obtaining unit configured to obtain composition information representing image composition requested for image capturing in the situation, based on the situation information, a third obtaining unit configured to obtain a parameter of an image capture apparatus, and a generating unit configured to generate arrangement information representing proposed arrangement of an image capture apparatus that performs image capturing in the situation, based on the composition information and the parameter.
 
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===CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18317961. CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18317961]])===
 
  
  
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===ELECTRONIC APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18313604. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18313604]])===
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The patent application describes a control apparatus that can automatically control the angle of view of a camera.
 
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* The control apparatus includes an acquiring unit that collects information about a three-dimensional space and a three-dimensional figure specified by a user.
 
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* A determining unit uses this information to determine a search area.
 
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* The control unit then adjusts the angle of view of the camera to ensure that the main object in the search area is captured within the imaging angle of view.
 
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A control apparatus includes an acquiring unit configured to acquire information about three-dimensional space obtained using a distance measuring unit and information about a three-dimensional figure specified by a user, a determining unit configured to determine a search area based on the information about the three-dimensional space and the information about the three-dimensional figure, and a control unit configured to automatically control an angle of view so that a main object in the search area is included in an imaging angle of view.
 
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===IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18323037. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18323037]])===
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The patent application describes an electronic device with a vibrating unit that alerts the user to a specific condition.
 
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* The device includes a grip portion that the user can hold.
 
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* The grip portion has two areas that can transmit vibrations from the vibrating unit.
 
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* There is also a non-vibration area on the grip portion.
 
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* The purpose of the invention is to provide a more effective and customizable way to notify the user through vibrations.
 
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An electronic apparatus includes a vibrating unit configured to vibrate to notify a user of a predetermined state, and a grip portion to be gripped by the user. The grip portion includes a first vibration area and a second vibration area each having a transmission structure of vibration generated by the vibrating unit and a non-vibration area having no transmission structure.
 
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===IMAGE CAPTURE CONTROL DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18316497. IMAGE CAPTURE CONTROL DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18316497]])===
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The patent application describes an image capturing apparatus that works with an information processing apparatus to combine images of real and virtual spaces.
 
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* The image capturing apparatus includes an imaging unit that captures images of a subject using an imaging optical system.
 
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* It also has a determination unit that determines the viewing angle mode of the image capturing apparatus from a range of modes.
 
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* A generation unit generates camera data that includes a first parameter indicating the determined mode and a second parameter representing the lens position of the imaging optical system.
 
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* The camera data, including the first and second parameters, is transmitted to the information processing apparatus as camera setting information.
 
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An image capturing apparatus that communicates with an information processing apparatus that performs processing of combining an image of a real space and an image of a virtual space, the image capturing apparatus includes an imaging unit configured to capture an image of a subject formed by an imaging optical system, a determination unit configured to determine at least one mode among a plurality of modes related to a viewing angle of the image capturing apparatus, a generation unit configured to generate camera data including a first parameter indicating the mode determined by the determination unit and a second parameter corresponding to a lens position of the imaging optical system, and a transmission unit configured to transmit camera setting information including the camera data to the information processing apparatus, wherein the first parameter and the second parameter are used to identify the viewing angle of the image capturing apparatus.
 
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===RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND OUTPUT METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18446255. RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND OUTPUT METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18446255]])===
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The patent application describes an image capture control device that can estimate the orientation of a subject in an image and adjust the image capture direction accordingly.
 
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* The device has an estimation unit that can determine the orientation of a subject in an image.
 
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* A region control unit sets a specific region in the image capture range based on the estimated orientation of the subject.
 
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* The image capture control unit then adjusts the image capture direction based on whether the subject is within the predetermined region or not.
 
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There is provided with an image capture control device. An estimation unit estimates an orientation of the subject detected in an image captured by the image capture device. A region control unit sets a first region in an image capture range of the image capture device based on whether or not the estimated orientation of the subject is a predetermined orientation. An image capture control unit controls the image capture direction based on whether or not the subject is in the first region.
 
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND SYSTEM HAVING PHOTODIODES TO PERFORM AVALANCHE MULTIPLICATION ([[US Patent Application 18302299. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND SYSTEM HAVING PHOTODIODES TO PERFORM AVALANCHE MULTIPLICATION simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18302299]])===
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The patent application describes a radiation detection apparatus that is used to automatically control the exposure to radiation in a target region.
 
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* The apparatus obtains information about the setting of the target region and the radiation transmission characteristic of an object in the target region.
 
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A radiation detection apparatus includes an obtaining unit configured to obtain information representing a setting of a target region that is a target of automatic exposure control, and information representing a radiation transmission characteristic of an object corresponding to the target region, a setting unit configured to set a candidate region based on the target region, a monitoring unit configured to monitor a radiation dose during incidence in the candidate region, a specifying unit configured to specify, as a detection region, a region where the monitored radiation dose falls within a range determined in accordance with the radiation transmission characteristic, and an output unit configured to output the radiation dose monitored in the detection region.
 
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18320901. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320901]])===
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The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion apparatus that includes two pixels, each with a photodiode, and a signal processing circuit with a control circuit and a counter.
 
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A photoelectric conversion apparatus includes a first pixel and a second pixel, each of which includes a photodiode, and a signal processing circuit including a control circuit and a counter. The control circuit is connected to the photodiode and a circuit configured to generate a pulse signal, and performs control, based on the pulse signal, so as to be in a standby state or a recharge state. The counter counts the number of periods in which avalanche multiplication has occurred in the standby state. A third pulse of the pulse signal for the second pixel is input to the control circuit in a period from when a first pulse of the pulse signal for the first pixel is input to the control circuit to when a second pulse of the pulse signal for the first pixel subsequent to the first pulse is input to the control circuit.
 
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18320901. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM simplified abstract|18320901]])===
 
  
  
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===APPARATUS, AND METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18324790. APPARATUS, AND METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18324790]])===
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The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion device that converts photons into electrical pulses.
 
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* The device includes a pixel with a photoelectric conversion unit that generates a pulse when a photon is detected.
 
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A photoelectric conversion device includes a pixel including a photoelectric conversion unit configured to output a pulse in response to incidence of a photon, a counting unit including a plurality of counters each configured to count pulses output from the photoelectric conversion unit, and a calculation unit configured to perform calculation processing on a plurality of count values held by the plurality of counters, and an output line connected to the pixel. The calculation unit outputs a determination value indicating a relationship between the plurality of count values. The pixel outputs a pixel signal including a determination value to the output line.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF REDUCING ERRONEOUS OPERATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18321179. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF REDUCING ERRONEOUS OPERATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321179]])===
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The patent application describes an apparatus that includes a readout line and multiple pixel cells.
 
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* The pixel cells have a conversion unit, an output unit, and a selection switch.
 
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* The output unit generates a signal corresponding to the charge generated by the conversion unit.
 
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* The selection switch is located between the output unit and the readout line.
 
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The apparatus also includes a first switch and a second switch.
 
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* The first switch is located between the readout line and a first potential line.
 
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* The second switch is located between the pixel cell and the readout line.
 
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A control unit is included in the apparatus.
 
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An apparatus includes a readout line, and a plurality of pixel cells each including a conversion unit, an output unit configured to output a signal corresponding to a charge generated by the conversion unit, and a selection switch provided on a pathway between the output unit and the readout line. The apparatus includes a first switch provided on a pathway between the readout line and a first potential line, a second switch provided on a pathway between the pixel cell and the readout line, and a control unit configured to bring the second switch into an off state during a first period during which the first switch is in an on state.
 
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===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF REDUCING ERRONEOUS OPERATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18321179. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF REDUCING ERRONEOUS OPERATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18321179]])===
 
  
  
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===NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM AND METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18202329. NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM AND METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18202329]])===
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The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that aims to reduce errors during wireless communication.
 
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* The apparatus includes two communication units, one for a slower wireless communication method and another for a faster method.
 
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* The apparatus also includes a controller that can control the broadcasting of service set identifiers (SSID) of the access points.
 
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* When both access points are active, the controller broadcasts the SSID of one access point and inhibits the broadcasting of the other access point's SSID.
 
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An information processing apparatus capable of reducing an erroneous operation when wireless communication is performed. The information processing apparatus includes a first communication unit that performs wireless communication with a first access point for a first wireless communication method compliant with IEEE 802.11ah, a second communication unit that performs wireless communication with a second access point for a second wireless communication method capable of performing communication at a higher speed than the first wireless communication method, and a controller capable of performing control, in a state in which the first access point and the second access point have been started such that wireless communication can be performed, such that a service set identifier (SSID) of one access point of the first access point and the second access point is broadcast, and an SSID of the other access point is inhibited from being broadcast.
 
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18321163. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18321163]])===
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The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can connect wirelessly to a communication apparatus through an access point. The apparatus is designed to acquire information about the security method used by the access point, as well as the capabilities of both the information processing apparatus and the communication apparatus. Based on this acquired information, the apparatus can determine the best network setup method for connecting the communication apparatus to the access point.
 
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* The patent application focuses on an information processing apparatus that can connect wirelessly to a communication apparatus through an access point.
 
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* The apparatus is capable of acquiring information about the security method used by the access point.
 
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* It can also acquire the capability information of both the information processing apparatus and the communication apparatus.
 
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* Based on the acquired information, the apparatus can decide the most suitable network setup method for connecting the communication apparatus to the access point.
 
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The information processing apparatus is configured to acquire information of a security method used with an access point to which the information processing apparatus, which is wirelessly communicable with a communication apparatus, is connected; acquire capability information of the information processing apparatus and capability information of the communication apparatus; and decide, based on the acquired information of the security method, the acquired capability information of the information processing apparatus, and the acquired capability information of the communication apparatus, a network setup method for connecting the communication apparatus to the access point.
 
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18322331. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18322331]])===
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The patent application describes a method for stopping the operation of a communication apparatus when it is performing specific processing in a second mode. Here are the key points:
 
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* The communication apparatus is capable of operating in two modes - a second mode and a first mode.
 
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* While operating in the second mode, the communication apparatus performs specific processing.
 
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* A stop unit is implemented to stop the operation of the communication apparatus in the second mode.
 
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* The stop unit is triggered based on an agreement between the channel being used by the communication apparatus in the second mode during the specific processing and the channel that will be used by the communication apparatus in the first mode.
 
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In a case where specific processing is performed while a communication apparatus is operating in a second mode, a stop unit stops an operation being performed by the communication apparatus in the second mode, based on an agreement between a channel used by the communication apparatus in the second mode during the specific processing and a channel to be used by the communication apparatus in a first mode to be started by the specific processing.
 
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===PROVISION PERIOD MANAGEMENT FOR ENSURING A LOW LATENCY SERVICE IN A BSS ([[US Patent Application 18248369. PROVISION PERIOD MANAGEMENT FOR ENSURING A LOW LATENCY SERVICE IN A BSS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18248369]])===
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The patent application describes a communication apparatus that can switch between two frequency bands, referred to as the first and second frequency bands.
 
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* The communication apparatus operates in two modes: a first mode and a second mode.
 
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* During a specific time period, the communication apparatus can simultaneously maintain both the first mode and the second mode.
 
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* The communication apparatus uses one frequency band for the first mode and the other frequency band for the second mode.
 
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* The control of switching between the frequency bands is performed by the communication apparatus itself.
 
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A communication apparatus is configured to perform control in such a manner that one of the first and second frequency bands is used in operating in a first mode and the other frequency band (of the first and second frequency bands) is used in operating in a second mode, during a time period in which the state in which the communication apparatus is operating in the first mode and the state in which the communication apparatus is operating in the second mode are concurrently maintained.
 
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===PROVISION PERIOD MANAGEMENT FOR ENSURING A LOW LATENCY SERVICE IN A BSS ([[US Patent Application 18248369. PROVISION PERIOD MANAGEMENT FOR ENSURING A LOW LATENCY SERVICE IN A BSS simplified abstract|18248369]])===
 
  
  
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18322385. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18322385]])===
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The patent application describes a method for improving the usage of network resources and handling low latency traffic in IEEE 802.11 networks.
 
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* The method involves an access point (AP) contending for access to a wireless medium before a low latency service period (LL SP) begins.
 
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* The AP reserves a transmission opportunity that covers the entire LL SP once it gains access to the wireless medium.
 
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* This reservation allows for the transmission of low latency traffic during the LL SP.
 
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To make effective the usage of network resources and timely handling of low latency traffic, and in particular IEEE 802.11 networks, it is described according to an aspect of the invention a method of communication comprising, at an access-point, AP: contending for access to a wireless medium, a provision period prior a start of a low latency, LL, service period, SP, dedicated for transmitting LL traffic; and upon gaining access to the wireless medium, reserving an AP transmission opportunity encompassing the LL SP, thereby allowing transmission of LL traffic during the LL SP.
 
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18322385. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18322385]])===
 
  
  
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===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320021. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320021]])===
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The patent application describes a communication apparatus that can operate in two modes: as a child station and as a parent station.
 
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* In the first mode, the communication apparatus operates as a child station.
 
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A communication apparatus is provided that is configured to perform an operation in a first mode in which the communication apparatus operates as a child station, and an operation in a second mode in which the communication apparatus operates as a parent station. The communication apparatus includes a control unit configured to perform control in such a manner that a channel which the communication apparatus uses in the second mode is not used in search while the communication apparatus is operating in the second mode.
 
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===PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT ([[US Patent Application 18323287. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18323287]])===
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The patent application describes a stop unit that can halt the operation of a communication apparatus when there is a change in the channel used by an access point. This happens while the communication apparatus is maintaining a predetermined wireless connection and operating in a second mode.
 
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* The stop unit is designed to detect changes in the channel used by an access point.
 
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* The communication apparatus is capable of maintaining a predetermined wireless connection.
 
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* The communication apparatus can also operate in a second mode.
 
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* The stop unit is configured to stop the communication apparatus when there is a change in the channel used by the access point.
 
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* The stop unit can halt the operation of the communication apparatus while it is maintaining the predetermined wireless connection and operating in the second mode.
 
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A stop unit is configured to stop a communication apparatus operating in a second mode based on a change of a channel used by an access point while a state in which predetermined wireless connection is maintained and a state in which the communication apparatus is operating in the second mode are concurrently maintained.
 
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===LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY ([[US Patent Application 18316488. LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18316488]])===
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The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion element that includes a first electrode, a first interfacial layer, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a second electrode.
 
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A photoelectric conversion element includes a first electrode, a first interfacial layer, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a second electrode in this order, wherein the photoelectric conversion layer includes quantum dots and a first organic compound, the first organic compound satisfies Formula (1), an electron affinity of a material used for the first interfacial layer, an electron affinity of the quantum dots, and an electron affinity of the first organic compound satisfy Formulas (2) and (3):
 
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===LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY ([[US Patent Application 18316509. LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18316509]])===
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The patent application describes a light-emitting device with the following features:
 
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A light-emitting device includes a structure having a first surface and a second surface opposite each other, a light-emitting portion arranged on the first surface, and a protective layer covering the light-emitting portion and the first surface. The structure further includes an electrically conductive member to which one of a signal and a potential for operating the light-emitting portion is given, and an aperture extending from the electrically conductive member to a virtual plane which includes the second surface.
 
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===LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY ([[US Patent Application 18316500. LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18316500]])===
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The patent application describes a light emitting device that consists of multiple light emitting elements and two substrates.
 
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A light emitting device in which a light emitting element layer including a plurality of light emitting elements, a first substrate including at least a part of each of a plurality of unit circuits respectively connected to the plurality of light emitting elements, and a second substrate including at least a part of a control circuit configured to control the plurality of unit circuits are stacked. The device includes a first protective circuit arranged in the first substrate, and configured to protect the plurality of unit circuits, wherein a maximum voltage in the first substrate is higher than a maximum voltage in the second substrate.
 
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===PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, AND IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18324082. PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, AND IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18324082]])===
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The patent application describes a light emitting device that consists of two substrates, each with a semiconductor substrate and a wiring layer, stacked on top of each other with a light emitting layer in between.
 
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A light emitting device in which a first substrate including a first semiconductor substrate and a first wiring layer, a second substrate including a second semiconductor substrate and a second wiring layer, and a light emitting layer are stacked. The light emitting layer is arranged between a structure including the first substrate and the second substrate and a predetermined virtual plane. At least one of the first wiring layer and the second wiring layer includes a pad electrode. The light emitting layer and the structure include an aperture that exposes the pad electrode to the virtual plane.
 
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The patent application describes a piezoelectric element that consists of a lower electrode, a piezoelectric film, and an upper electrode on a substrate.
 
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A piezoelectric element includes a lower electrode, a piezoelectric film, and an upper electrode in this order on a substrate. An aluminum oxide film containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of elements of group III, elements of group IV, and elements of group V, of the periodic table is disposed between the lower electrode and the piezoelectric film.
 

Latest revision as of 06:36, 7 December 2023

Summary of the patent applications from CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on November 30th, 2023

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA has recently filed several patents related to various technologies. These patents cover a range of inventions, including piezoelectric elements, light-emitting devices, photoelectric conversion elements, communication apparatus, and methods for improving network resource usage and handling low latency traffic.

In the field of piezoelectric elements, the organization has developed a design that includes an aluminum oxide film between the lower electrode and the piezoelectric film. The purpose of this film is not explicitly stated in the abstract.

For light-emitting devices, CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA has introduced innovative designs that involve protective layers, electrically conductive members, and apertures. These elements enhance the functionality and performance of the devices, providing simplified and efficient ways to connect pad electrodes to external components or circuits.

In the area of photoelectric conversion elements, the organization has developed a structure that includes quantum dots and a first organic compound in the photoelectric conversion layer. The electron affinity of the materials used must satisfy specific formulas.

In terms of communication apparatus, CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA has filed patents for devices that can operate in different modes, such as child and parent stations. These apparatuses have control units that ensure efficient operation and prevent interference.

Finally, the organization has also focused on improving network resource usage and handling low latency traffic in IEEE 802.11 networks. Their method involves access points contending for access to a wireless medium and reserving transmission opportunities for low latency traffic.

Summary of notable applications:

  • Piezoelectric element with an aluminum oxide film between electrodes.
  • Light-emitting devices with protective layers, electrically conductive members, and apertures.
  • Photoelectric conversion elements with quantum dots and specific organic compounds.
  • Communication apparatus that can operate in different modes and prevent interference.
  • Method for improving network resource usage and handling low latency traffic in IEEE 802.11 networks.



Contents

Patent applications for CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on November 30th, 2023

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, ROBOT SYSTEM, ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (18321683)

Main Inventor

YUKO KAWAGUCHI


FORMING APPARATUS, FORMING METHOD, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD (18324737)

Main Inventor

YOUSUKE KONDO


INJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESIN BODY (18321492)

Main Inventor

TOSHIKI KOBAYASHI


PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD (18311829)

Main Inventor

RYOSUKE HIROKAWA


LIQUID CONTAINER (18320151)

Main Inventor

TOMOKI MORIKAWA


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM, NOTIFYING INFORMATION TO A USER WHO IS RIDING OR IS OTHERWISE WITH A MOVING OBJECT (18320090)

Main Inventor

RENTARO IMAI


MOLDED PRODUCT (18321591)

Main Inventor

KOUGA OKADA


TRANSPORT SYSTEM, FILM FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE (18323265)

Main Inventor

KOSUKE KATSUURA


STACKING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18450175)

Main Inventor

Yasuhiko Fuse


SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18199461)

Main Inventor

Ichiro Fukada


SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18449729)

Main Inventor

Akiyuki Mitamura


IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18309961)

Main Inventor

SHINGO IWAMI


SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18321949)

Main Inventor

HIROYUKI NAKAGAWA


PRINTING APPARATUS (18313851)

Main Inventor

MOTOYUKI TAGUCHI


DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION DEVICE AND DISTANCE IMAGE GENERATION METHOD (18320783)

Main Inventor

HIDEYUKI ITO


RANGING DEVICE (18322437)

Main Inventor

SHOGO YAMASAKI


APPARATUS AND SYSTEM (18323128)

Main Inventor

TSUYOSHI KOBAYASHI


IMAGING APPARATUS (18322468)

Main Inventor

YUTA YASUTAKE


LENS BARREL AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS (18317256)

Main Inventor

Kohei UEMURA


COMPONENT, APPARATUS, AND OPTICAL APPARATUS (18305459)

Main Inventor

MIWA TAKACHI


ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME (18321051)

Main Inventor

Shunji IWAMOTO


IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD (18446597)

Main Inventor

Kazuhiro SATO


TONER (18321312)

Main Inventor

KEISUKE ADACHI


TONER AND IMAGE READING METHOD (18358783)

Main Inventor

YUTAKA YOSHIMASA


CORE-SHELL PARTICLE, AND TONER (18324840)

Main Inventor

KENJI OOKUBO


LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18319289)

Main Inventor

DAISUKE AKAGI


IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18319381)

Main Inventor

DAISUKE AKAGI


ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER, ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18318217)

Main Inventor

TAKASHI KOYANAGI


TONER CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18233381)

Main Inventor

AKINOBU HIRAYAMA


MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18322457)

Main Inventor

SHIGERU KAMEYAMA


IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18446295)

Main Inventor

Shinsuke Kobayashi


IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18313606)

Main Inventor

KIYOHARU KAKOMURA


METHOD FOR CORRECTING POSITIONAL SHIFT OF IMAGE (18200787)

Main Inventor

KEISUKE ISHIZUMI


IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18359784)

Main Inventor

Yu Shuhama


DRUM UNIT, CARTRIDGE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18232939)

Main Inventor

Daisuke Abe


IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18320120)

Main Inventor

YUJI MITSUI


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCT, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18447272. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, LADDER-PROGRAM GENERATION METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCT, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18447272]])

Main Inventor

Kota SAKUMA


IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, PRINTER DRIVER, AND SYSTEM (18324096)

Main Inventor

TSUNAHITO NAKASHITA


PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM, PRINT CONTROL METHOD, PRINT CONTROL DEVICE, AND MEDIA (18364512)

Main Inventor

Yoichi Matsuyama


INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18299131)

Main Inventor

YUYA TANAKA


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS ENABLING PROPER USE ACCORDING TO ACTUAL INSTALLATION LOCATION, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18320475. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS ENABLING PROPER USE ACCORDING TO ACTUAL INSTALLATION LOCATION, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18320475]])

Main Inventor

HIDEYUKI OKADA


COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18322463)

Main Inventor

TAISHI MASUMITSU


IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND IMAGE DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM (18317415)

Main Inventor

MARI KAWAKAMI


IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF EFFICIENTLY CONVERTING IMAGE FILE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18320306)

Main Inventor

YUTA USUI


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (18323301)

Main Inventor

SHOJI TANAKA


COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM (18202333)

Main Inventor

Aran Kunimatsu


INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18315243)

Main Inventor

YUUKI WAKABAYASHI


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18446682)

Main Inventor

Toshifumi KITAMURA


IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING QUALITY OF IMAGE FORMED ON PRINTING MEDIUM (18299205)

Main Inventor

Kensuke SASAKI


PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18311814)

Main Inventor

KANAKO SOMA


IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18316519)

Main Inventor

RYOJI ARAKAWA


INSPECTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM (18307941)

Main Inventor

YOSHIAKI TANI


IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18318090)

Main Inventor

KENICHIROU HARUTA


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18320298)

Main Inventor

Yujiro SOEDA


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18449608)

Main Inventor

Mitsuru Maeda


IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS (18449072)

Main Inventor

Hideyuki Hamano


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM (18316480)

Main Inventor

Kei YOSHINAGA


COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18303628)

Main Inventor

YUTA URANO


PLANARIZATION PROCESS, APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE (17829132)

Main Inventor

Niyaz Khusnatdinov


PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, MOVING UNIT, AND EQUIPMENT (18318488)

Main Inventor

HIDEAKI ISHINO


PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY (18321356)

Main Inventor

DAIKI SHIRAHIGE


PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE HAVING EXPANDED DYNAMIC RANGE AND TRANSFER ELECTRODES (18323230)

Main Inventor

YASUSHI NAKATA


SOLID ELECTROLYTE, ACTIVE MATERIAL LAYER, ELECTROLYTE LAYER, AND SECONDARY BATTERY (18450297)

Main Inventor

Kentaro DOGUCHI


COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ANTENNA-INCORPORATED DEVICE (18324033)

Main Inventor

YU TANAKA


POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (18358615)

Main Inventor

Ryosuke Sato


COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18198394)

Main Inventor

Kiyoshi Iida


COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18320113)

Main Inventor

KEIGO TSUCHIYA


COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18449300)

Main Inventor

HIROHIKO INOHIZA


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18200713)

Main Inventor

Koji Inagaki


NETWORK SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD (18321832)

Main Inventor

MOMOE UCHIDA


NETWORK SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (18320262)

Main Inventor

RYO KISHIMOTO


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18319529)

Main Inventor

KEI OGAWA


IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18446308)

Main Inventor

Chie Ito


IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD (18360938)

Main Inventor

Shintaro Okamura


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DAMAGE AND LOSS OF AUDIT LOG WHEN ATTACK DUE TO UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS IS DETECTED, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18316534. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DAMAGE AND LOSS OF AUDIT LOG WHEN ATTACK DUE TO UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS IS DETECTED, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)|18316534]])

Main Inventor

SHINICHI KANEMATSU


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18319423)

Main Inventor

TOMOKI SHIBAMORI


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18320281)

Main Inventor

Yoshihiko MINATO


IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18314896)

Main Inventor

MASATOSHI ISHII


STEREOSCOPIC OPTICAL SYSTEM AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS (18318034)

Main Inventor

Daisuke ITO


IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF CONVERTING IMAGE FILE SUCH THAT ALL ANNOTATION INFORMATION CAN BE USED, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18322674)

Main Inventor

YOHEI FUJITANI


OPTICAL SYSTEM AND INSPECTION APPARATUS (18320858)

Main Inventor

HIROTO KANO


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18317189)

Main Inventor

Kenichi OKIHARA


CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18317961)

Main Inventor

TAKUMI TSUCHIYA


ELECTRONIC APPARATUS (18313604)

Main Inventor

Takayuki IWASA


IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18323037)

Main Inventor

DAISUKE ISHIKAWA


IMAGE CAPTURE CONTROL DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18316497)

Main Inventor

Takuya TOYODA


RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND OUTPUT METHOD (18446255)

Main Inventor

Minoru Watanabe


PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND SYSTEM HAVING PHOTODIODES TO PERFORM AVALANCHE MULTIPLICATION (18302299)

Main Inventor

KENZO TOJIMA


PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM (18320901)

Main Inventor

SATOSHI OMODANI


APPARATUS, AND METHOD (18324790)

Main Inventor

TOMOYA KUMAGAI


INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF REDUCING ERRONEOUS OPERATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18321179)

Main Inventor

MIZUKI WAKABAYASHI


NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM AND METHOD (18202329)

Main Inventor

Wahei Sugawara


COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18321163)

Main Inventor

ATSUSHI SHIMAZAKI


COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18322331)

Main Inventor

KENICHIRO SUGA


PROVISION PERIOD MANAGEMENT FOR ENSURING A LOW LATENCY SERVICE IN A BSS (18248369)

Main Inventor

Stéphane BARON


COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18322385)

Main Inventor

SHINICHI ICHIMURA


COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18320021)

Main Inventor

TAKASHI TSUZUKI


PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT (18323287)

Main Inventor

TOMONA YAMAGUCHI


LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY (18316488)

Main Inventor

AKIHIRO KAWANO


LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY (18316509)

Main Inventor

TAKESHI AKIYAMA


LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY (18316500)

Main Inventor

SHUSUKE YANAGAWA


PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, AND IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS (18324082)

Main Inventor

TAKASHI IKEDA

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