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| | ==Patent applications for CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on October 12th, 2023== | | ==Patent applications for CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on October 12th, 2023== |
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| − | ===IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINT METHOD AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD (18194942)=== | + | ===IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINT METHOD AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18194942. IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINT METHOD AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD simplified abstract|18194942]])=== |
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| | Takehiko UENO | | Takehiko UENO |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an imprint apparatus that is used for creating patterns on a substrate. The apparatus includes a mechanism to deform the mold and the substrate by applying pressure. It also has a measurement unit to measure the deformation of the mold and substrate while separating the mold from the cured imprint material on the substrate. A control unit is used to adjust the pressure applied to the mold and substrate during separation based on the measured deformation amounts, ensuring that the difference between the two falls within an acceptable range.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===SCULPTED OBJECT, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SCULPTED OBJECT, PHOTO-SCULPTING APPARATUS, GENERATION METHOD FOR PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18188594. SCULPTED OBJECT, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SCULPTED OBJECT, PHOTO-SCULPTING APPARATUS, GENERATION METHOD FOR PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18188594]])=== |
| − | An imprint apparatus including a mold deformation mechanism configured to deform a mold by applying a pressure to the mold, a substrate deformation mechanism configured to deform the substrate by applying a pressure to the substrate, a measurement unit configured to measure a deformation amount of the mold and a deformation amount of the substrate during separating the mold from the cured imprint material on the substrate, and a control unit configured to control, during the separating, a pressure to be applied to the mold by the mold deformation mechanism and a pressure to be applied to the substrate by the substrate deformation mechanism based on the deformation amounts measured by the measurement unit such that a difference between the deformation amount of the mold and the deformation amount of the substrate falls within an allowable range.
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| − | ===SCULPTED OBJECT, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SCULPTED OBJECT, PHOTO-SCULPTING APPARATUS, GENERATION METHOD FOR PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (18188594)===
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| − | '''Inventor''' | + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| | TAKUYA SHIMIZU | | TAKUYA SHIMIZU |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a sculpted object made from a resin composition that can be cured using light. The object has a sculpted surface and a recessed area called a support removal trace. The support removal trace has a rougher surface compared to the sculpted surface.
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| + | ===LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18190406. LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS simplified abstract|18190406]])=== |
| − | A sculpted object formed from a cured product of a photocurable resin composition includes a sculpted surface, and a support removal trace recessed with respect to the sculpted surface. The support removal trace has a higher surface roughness than a surface roughness of the sculpted surface.
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| − | ===LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS (18190406)===
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| − | '''Inventor''' | + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| | MAKOTO TAKAGI | | MAKOTO TAKAGI |
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| − | The abstract describes a liquid discharge head substrate, which is a component used in devices that discharge liquid. The substrate includes several liquid discharge elements that are arranged in one direction on the surface of the substrate to discharge the liquid. There is also a liquid supply port on the substrate, which is located away from the liquid discharge elements in a different direction. This port supplies the liquid to the discharge elements. The substrate also has temperature detection elements that are used to measure the temperature. These elements are placed on the substrate and are connected to a driving wiring pattern. This wiring pattern extends in the same direction as the liquid supply port and reaches the edge of the substrate. It is used to drive the temperature detection elements and is connected to an external connection terminal. The wiring pattern is shared between the temperature detection elements.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===LIQUID STORAGE BODY AND LIQUID JETTING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18176411. LIQUID STORAGE BODY AND LIQUID JETTING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18176411]])=== |
| − | A liquid discharge head substrate includes a substrate, a plurality of liquid discharge elements, a liquid supply port, temperature detection elements, and a driving wiring pattern. The plurality of liquid discharge elements are arranged in a first direction on a major surface of the substrate to discharge a liquid. The liquid supply port is provided in the substrate and is spaced apart from the plurality of liquid discharge elements in a second direction crossing the first direction to supply the liquid to the plurality of liquid discharge elements. The temperature detection elements are arranged on the substrate to detect a temperature. The driving wiring pattern extends in the second direction to an end portion of the substrate to drive the temperature detection elements, is connected to an external connection terminal, and is shared between the temperature detection elements.
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| − | ===LIQUID STORAGE BODY AND LIQUID JETTING APPARATUS (18176411)===
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| | HIROSHI INOMATA | | HIROSHI INOMATA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a liquid storage body that consists of a flexible bag designed to hold liquid. It also includes a liquid outlet attached to one end of the bag, which allows the liquid to be discharged to a liquid jetting apparatus. Inside the bag, there is a channel that allows the liquid to flow towards the liquid outlet. Both ends of the channel are connected to the liquid outlet, and the channel has an inlet through which the liquid from inside the bag can enter. The purpose of this liquid storage body is to provide a simplified and efficient way to store and discharge liquid.
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| + | ===LIQUID STORAGE UNIT AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18193022. LIQUID STORAGE UNIT AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS simplified abstract|18193022]])=== |
| − | A liquid storage body includes: a bag part being flexible and configured to store a liquid therein; a liquid outlet part attached to a first end portion of the bag part and configured to discharge to a liquid jetting apparatus stored the liquid in the bag part; and a channel part disposed inside the bag part and configured to let the liquid flow to the liquid outlet part, in which both ends of the channel part are connected to the liquid outlet part, a first area of the channel part is located near a second end portion of the bag part located farthest from the first end portion, and the channel part has a liquid inlet portion through which to take the liquid inside the bag part into the channel part.
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| − | ===LIQUID STORAGE UNIT AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS (18193022)===
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| − | '''Inventor''' | + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| | YUKI KOZUKA | | YUKI KOZUKA |
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| − | The abstract describes a liquid storage unit that is designed to prevent damage to a specific part called the gusset portion. This unit has a section for storing liquid, and the gusset portion is formed along this section where the side of the liquid storage unit is folded inward. Additionally, there is a stopper unit that helps prevent the gusset portion from bending by making contact with another part of the unit.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18181457. LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS simplified abstract|18181457]])=== |
| − | An object is to provide a liquid storage unit capable of suppressing damage to a gusset portion. The liquid storage unit has a liquid storage portion internally storing liquid, a gusset portion formed along the liquid storage portion and at which a lateral face unit of the liquid storage portion is folded toward the inside of the liquid storage portion, and a stopper unit configured to suppress a bend likely to occur at the gusset portion by coming into contact with another part.
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| − | ===LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS (18181457)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | MASATOSHI OHIRA | | MASATOSHI OHIRA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | This abstract describes a liquid storage container that aims to prevent liquid from spilling when the lid is removed. The lid has a part that covers the container's opening and a knob that sticks out from the covering part. When the lid is attached, the covering part can change shape from flat to a rounded shape if the knob is pressed from the outside. Similarly, if the knob is pulled up from the inside, the covering part can change back from rounded to flat. This design helps to minimize the risk of liquid dispersion when the lid is detached.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===PRINTING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18192714. PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18192714]])=== |
| − | An object is to provide a liquid storage container capable of reducing the possibility of dispersion of liquid in a case where a lid member is detached. The lid member has a covering portion capable of covering the opening and a knob portion protruding from the covering portion in a direction in which the knob portion becomes more distant from the opening. The covering portion can deform into a convex shape in a case where the knob portion is pushed toward the inside from the outside of the opening in a state where the lid member is attached to the opening and can deform from the convex shape into a concave shape in a case where the knob portion is pulled up toward the outside from the inside of the opening in a state where the covering portion has deformed into the convex shape.
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| − | ===PRINTING APPARATUS (18192714)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | KOUSUKE TANAKA | | KOUSUKE TANAKA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The present invention is a printing apparatus that includes a printing head, a carriage, a sliding member, and a guide member. The printing head ejects ink for printing on a printing medium that is conveyed in a specific direction. The carriage holds the printing head and moves back and forth in a horizontal direction. The sliding member is attached to the carriage and allows it to change its position vertically. The guide member has two surfaces, with the first surface in contact with the sliding member and the second surface serving as the back surface of the first surface. The guide member helps guide the movement of the carriage in the horizontal direction. The sliding member has a first regulation unit that faces the second surface but is positioned at a certain distance away from it.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===LIQUID REFILL CONTAINER FOR REFILLING LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS WITH LIQUID, AND REUSE SYSTEM USING LIQUID REFILL CONTAINER ([[US Patent Application 18332624. LIQUID REFILL CONTAINER FOR REFILLING LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS WITH LIQUID, AND REUSE SYSTEM USING LIQUID REFILL CONTAINER simplified abstract|18332624]])=== |
| − | An embodiment of the present invention is a printing apparatus including: a printing head that includes a nozzle ejecting ink for printing on a printing medium conveyed in a conveyance direction; a carriage on which the printing head is mounted and that reciprocally moves in a main scanning direction; a sliding member attached to the carriage such that the carriage can change a position in a vertical direction; and a guide member that includes a first surface with which the sliding member is brought into contact and a second surface as a back surface of the first surface and guides the movement of the main scanning direction of the carriage, in which the sliding member includes a first regulation unit facing the second surface in a position away from the second surface at a predetermined distance.
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| − | ===LIQUID REFILL CONTAINER FOR REFILLING LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS WITH LIQUID, AND REUSE SYSTEM USING LIQUID REFILL CONTAINER (18332624)===
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| − | '''Inventor''' | + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| | Kyosuke Nagaoka | | Kyosuke Nagaoka |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | This abstract describes a container designed for refilling a liquid discharge apparatus. The container consists of three parts: a liquid storage portion made of metal, a pouring portion that can be easily connected and disconnected from the storage portion, and a cap portion that covers the outlet of the pouring portion. The liquid is stored in the metal storage portion, and when needed, it can be poured through the outlet of the pouring portion. The cap portion is used to cover the outlet when not in use.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18125919. SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18125919]])=== |
| − | A liquid refill container for refilling a liquid discharge apparatus with liquid includes a liquid storage portion, a pouring portion, and a cap portion. The liquid storage portion is made of a metal and contains liquid. The pouring portion is removeably connected to the liquid storage portion and has an outlet for pouring the liquid. The cap portion is removeably attached to the pouring portion and covers the outlet.
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| − | ===SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18125919)===
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| | Yasuaki Matsumoto | | Yasuaki Matsumoto |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a sheet conveyance apparatus that is used to move sheets in a specific direction. The apparatus includes a pair of rotating members that help in moving the sheet, a skew correction portion that has two abutment portions positioned at different locations in a width direction, and a guide portion. The guide portion has a guide surface that is placed between the abutment portions and creates a path for the sheet to move. It also has two recessed portions on the opposite side of the guide surface, away from the path of the sheet.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===ORGANIC COMPOUND AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT ([[US Patent Application 18297243. ORGANIC COMPOUND AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT simplified abstract|18297243]])=== |
| − | A sheet conveyance apparatus includes a conveyance rotating member pair configured to convey a sheet in a sheet conveyance direction, a skew correction portion including a first abutment portion, and a second abutment portion that is disposed at a position different from the first abutment portion in a width direction orthogonal to the sheet conveyance direction, and a guide portion. The guide portion includes a guide surface that is disposed between the first abutment portion and the second abutment portion in the width direction and forms a conveyance path, a first recess portion that is recessed to an opposite side to the conveyance path with respect to the guide surface, and a second recess portion that is recessed to the opposite side to the conveyance path with respect to the guide surface.
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| − | ===ORGANIC COMPOUND AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT (18297243)===
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| | YOSUKE NISHIDE | | YOSUKE NISHIDE |
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| − | The abstract describes an organic compound, denoted as [1], that meets certain conditions (i) and (ii). The compound can be represented as either [2-1] or [2-2]. The abstract does not provide any further details about the nature or properties of the compound.
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| + | ===RESINOUS MEMBRANE AND WATER-RESISTANT AND MOISTURE-PERMEABLE MEMBRANE ([[US Patent Application 18336150. RESINOUS MEMBRANE AND WATER-RESISTANT AND MOISTURE-PERMEABLE MEMBRANE simplified abstract|18336150]])=== |
| − | An organic compound represented by [1], satisfying (i) and (ii), and represented by [2-1] or [2-2].
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| − | ===RESINOUS MEMBRANE AND WATER-RESISTANT AND MOISTURE-PERMEABLE MEMBRANE (18336150)===
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| | YUSUKE BABA | | YUSUKE BABA |
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| − | The abstract describes a resinous membrane made of a specific type of resin called tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer. This membrane has a high resistance to water pressure, withstanding pressures of 800 kilopascals or more. Additionally, it has a high moisture permeability, allowing the passage of at least 1500 grams of moisture per square meter per day.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVABLE APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18193795. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVABLE APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18193795]])=== |
| − | A resinous membrane comprising a resin including a tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer, having a water pressure resistance of 800 kPa or more, and having a moisture permeability of 1500 g/m·day or more.
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| − | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVABLE APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18193795)===
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| | HITOSHI FUKAMACHI | | HITOSHI FUKAMACHI |
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| − | This abstract describes an information processing device that is responsible for controlling the movement of a movable apparatus. The device collects information about the surroundings of the movable apparatus using sensors. It then analyzes the type of objects present in the vicinity of the movable apparatus based on the collected sensor information. Using this analysis, the device generates or updates an environment map, which contains information about the surroundings of the movable apparatus.
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| + | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SUPPRESSING AN IMPROPER CHARGE RESULTING FROM TONER BEING MOVED FROM A TRANSFER MEMBER TO A PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER ([[US Patent Application 18335237. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SUPPRESSING AN IMPROPER CHARGE RESULTING FROM TONER BEING MOVED FROM A TRANSFER MEMBER TO A PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER simplified abstract|18335237]])=== |
| − | An information processing apparatus that controls the movement of a movable apparatus acquires information regarding surroundings of the movable apparatus, analyzes the type of an object that is present around the movable apparatus by using the acquired sensor information, and generates or updates an environment map that is surrounding information of the movable apparatus on the basis of the analyzed type of the object.
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| − | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SUPPRESSING AN IMPROPER CHARGE RESULTING FROM TONER BEING MOVED FROM A TRANSFER MEMBER TO A PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER (18335237)===
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| | Shinsuke Kobayashi | | Shinsuke Kobayashi |
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| − | The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components such as a photosensitive member, charging member, electrostatic image forming portion, developing member, transfer member, transfer voltage source, brush member, brush voltage source, and a controller. The controller is capable of carrying out a cleaning operation, which involves two steps. In the first step, a potential difference is created between the transfer member and the photosensitive member, causing toner with a normal charge polarity to move from the transfer member to the photosensitive member. In the second step, a potential difference is created between the brush member and the photosensitive member, causing the toner to move from the photosensitive member to the brush member.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===EXPOSURE HEAD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18203105. EXPOSURE HEAD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18203105]])=== |
| − | An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive member, a charging member, an electrostatic image forming portion, a developing member, a transfer member, a transfer voltage source, a brush member, a brush voltage source, and a controller capable of executing a cleaning operation. The controller carries out control so that the cleaning operation includes a first operation in which a potential difference is formed between the transfer member and the photosensitive member so that toner charged to a normal charge polarity is moved from the transfer member toward the photosensitive member, and a second operation in which a potential difference is formed between the brush member and the photosensitive member so that the toner charged to the normal charge polarity is moved from the photosensitive member toward the brush member.
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| − | ===EXPOSURE HEAD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18203105)===
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| | Daisuke Akagi | | Daisuke Akagi |
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| − | The abstract describes an exposure head used to expose a photosensitive drum. It consists of a substrate, multiple semiconductor chips with light emitting elements and drive circuits arranged on the substrate, and a lens array to collect light from the light emitting elements. The drive circuit operates between two potentials, while the light emitting element operates between two different potentials. The potential difference between the two potentials of the light emitting element is equal to or greater than the potential difference between the two potentials of the drive circuit.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18192902. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18192902]])=== |
| − | An exposure head configured to expose a photosensitive drum includes: a substrate; a plurality of strip-shaped semiconductor chips each including a plurality of light emitting elements that emit light and a drive circuit that drives the light emitting element, the plurality of semiconductor chips being arranged on the substrate; and a lens array configured to collect light from the light emitting elements on the photosensitive drum. The drive circuit operates between a first potential and a second potential, the light emitting element operates between a third potential and a fourth potential, and a potential difference between the third potential and the fourth potential is equal to or larger than a potential difference between the first potential and the second potential.
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| − | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18192902)===
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| | TAKEHIRO ISHIDATE | | TAKEHIRO ISHIDATE |
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| − | The abstract describes an image forming device that includes a photoconductor and an exposure unit with light emitting portions to expose the photoconductor. The device also has a substrate with a first duct for airflow cooling, an IC mounted on the substrate, a fan for generating airflow, and a second duct that connects to the first duct and guides the airflow. The IC is positioned between the center of the substrate and the first opening of the first duct.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18336485. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18336485]])=== |
| − | An image forming including: a photoconductor; an exposure unit including a substrate provided with a plurality of light emitting portions configured to emit light to expose the photoconductor, and a first duct configured to guide an airflow that cools the substrate from one side to another side in a longitudinal direction of the substrate along the substrate; an IC mounted on the substrate; a fan configured to generate an airflow that cools the substrate; and a second duct configured to communicate with the first duct through a first opening portion, and guide the airflow generated by the fan, the first opening portion is located on the one side with respect to the center of the substrate in the longitudinal direction of the substrate, and the IC is located between the center of the substrate in the longitudinal direction and the first opening portion.
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| − | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18336485)===
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| | DAISUKE AKAGI | | DAISUKE AKAGI |
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| − | The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes an exposure head and a controller. The exposure head has a light emitting portion with a first electrode layer, a light emitting layer, and a second electrode layer. The first electrode layer has multiple electrodes arranged in a two-dimensional pattern in the rotation direction and rotational axis direction of a photosensitive member. The controller is responsible for controlling the voltage applied to each electrode to form one pixel. The voltage control is done by adjusting the voltage applied to the electrodes at different positions in the rotation direction. The arrangement of the electrodes in the first electrode layer ensures that the pitch (spacing) between the electrodes is a multiple of the image resolution in the rotation direction, excluding an equal multiple.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===TONER CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18207819. TONER CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM simplified abstract|18207819]])=== |
| − | An image forming apparatus includes: an exposure head including a light emitting portion that includes a first electrode layer including a plurality of electrodes that are two-dimensionally arranged in a rotation direction and a rotational axis direction of a photosensitive member, a light emitting layer stacked on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer through which light is transmissible; and a controller configured to control a voltage applied to each of the plurality of electrodes in such a way that one pixel is formed by controlling the voltage applied to the plurality of electrodes arranged at different positions in the rotation direction, in which the plurality of electrodes are arranged in such a way that a pitch of the plurality of electrodes included in the first electrode layer in the rotation direction is an integer multiple of a resolution of an image formed by the image forming apparatus in the rotation direction, excluding an equal multiple.
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| − | ===TONER CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM (18207819)===
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| | HIROYUKI MUNETSUGU | | HIROYUKI MUNETSUGU |
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| − | The abstract describes a toner container that has a storage area for toner and a communicating member with a receiving port, a discharge port, and a passage. The passage has two inclined surfaces, with the first inclined surface connecting to the discharge port and the second inclined surface connecting the first inclined surface to the discharge port. The first inclined surface is angled in a way that the downstream portion in one direction is closer to the discharge port in the other direction, and the same applies to the second inclined surface.
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| + | ===DEVELOPER REPLENISHMENT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18206144. DEVELOPER REPLENISHMENT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18206144]])=== |
| − | A toner container includes a storage portion configured to store toner and a communicating member including a receiving port, a discharge port, and a passage. The passage includes a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface connecting the first inclined surface and the discharge port to each other. When viewed in a third direction perpendicularly intersecting with both of a first direction and a second direction, the first inclined surface is inclined with respect to the second direction such that a more downstream portion of the first inclined surface in the first direction is closer to the discharge port in the second direction, and the second inclined surface is inclined with respect to the second direction such that a more downstream portion of the second inclined surface in the first direction is closer to the discharge port in the second direction.
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| − | ===DEVELOPER REPLENISHMENT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18206144)===
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| | HIROKI OGINO | | HIROKI OGINO |
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| − | The abstract describes a developer cartridge that has a container, a pump, a feeding path, and a transporting member. The container holds the developer, while the pump controls the volume of the developer. The feeding path allows the developer to flow from the pump to a discharge outlet. The transporting member moves a holding member between two positions - one where it can be filled with developer from the container, and another where it connects with the feeding path. Overall, the cartridge is designed to transport and distribute developer efficiently.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18126231. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18126231]])=== |
| − | A developer cartridge includes accommodating container, a pump that is variable in volume, a feeding path member of which one end is connected to the pump and the other end is provided with a discharge outlet, the feeding path member being configured to form a path for feeding developer between the pump and the discharge outlet, and a transporting member configured to communicate the developer and the accommodating container and to transport the developer from the accommodating container to the feeding path member. The transporting member includes a moving mechanism configured to move a holding member between a first position where the holding member is capable of being filled with the developer from the accommodating container by accommodating the container and the holding member and a second position where the holding member and the feeding path member communicate with each other.
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| − | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18126231)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | AKINORI MITSUMATA | | AKINORI MITSUMATA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | This abstract describes an image forming apparatus that consists of a body frame, an image bearing member, a belt unit with a stretching member, a transfer unit, and a detection unit. The belt unit can pivot between two positions, and the detection unit can pivot separately from the belt unit without obstructing its movement.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18177677. IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18177677]])=== |
| − | An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body having a body frame, an image bearing member, a belt unit including a belt, and a stretching member configured to stretch the belt, the belt unit being pivotable around a first pivot axis between a first position and a second position, a transfer unit, and a detection unit movably supported by the body frame. The detection unit is configured to pivot around a second pivot axis different from the first pivot axis with respect to the body frame so as not to hinder pivoting of the belt unit in conjunction with a pivoting operation in which the belt unit pivots from the first position to the second position.
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| − | ===IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS (18177677)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | SHINGO HARADA | | SHINGO HARADA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image-forming apparatus that includes various components such as a photosensitive drum, a development member, an intermediate transfer belt, a transfer member, a transfer voltage, a density detection unit, a temperature detection unit, and a control unit.
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| − | The development member is responsible for creating a toner image on the surface of the photosensitive drum, which is then transferred to the intermediate transfer belt by the transfer member.
| + | ===IMAGE HEATING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18297678. IMAGE HEATING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18297678]])=== |
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| − | The density detection unit is used to measure the density of the toner image that has been transferred to the intermediate transfer belt.
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| − | The control unit plays a crucial role in controlling the driving speed of the intermediate transfer belt.
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | During a detection operation, where the density detection unit measures the density of the toner image while the transfer voltage is applied to the transfer member, the control unit adjusts the driving speed based on the ambient temperature detected by the temperature detection unit.
| + | SHIZUMA NISHIMURA |
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| − | In summary, this image-forming apparatus uses various components and control mechanisms to ensure accurate and efficient image transfer, with the driving speed of the intermediate transfer belt being adjusted based on the ambient temperature.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
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| − | An image-forming apparatus includes a photosensitive drum, a development member, an intermediate transfer belt, a transfer member, a transfer voltage, a density detection unit, a temperature detection unit, and a control unit. The development member forms a toner image on a surface of the photosensitive drum, which the transfer member transfers to the intermediate transfer belt. The density detection unit detects an information related to a density of the toner image transferred to the intermediate transfer belt. The control unit controls a driving speed of the intermediate transfer belt. In a detection operation in which the density detection unit detects the information related to the density of the toner image transferred to the intermediate transfer belt in a state where the transfer voltage is applied to the transfer member, the control unit controls the driving speed based on an ambient temperature detected by the temperature detection unit.
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| − | ===IMAGE HEATING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18297678)=== | + | ===FIXING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18321091. FIXING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18321091]])=== |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| − | SHIZUMA NISHIMURA
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| − | '''Brief explanation''' | + | '''Main Inventor''' |
| − | The abstract describes a flange member and a film guide used in a recording material conveyance system. The flange member is designed so that the distance between a part of it on the upstream side and the center of the nip (where two virtual lines intersect) is longer than the distance between a region of its outer surface and the nip center on the first virtual line. Similarly, the film guide is designed so that the distance between a position on the upstream side and the nip center is longer than the distance between a position on the downstream side and the nip center on the first virtual line.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | Hiroki Yamaguchi |
| − | A flange member is adapted such that a first distance between a first position at which a part thereof on an upstream side in a recording material conveyance direction comes into contact with a film inner surface and a nip center that is an intersection of a first virtual line and a second virtual line is longer than a second distance between a second position at which a region of an outer surface of the flange member facing the film inner surface intersects the first virtual line and the nip center, and a film guide is adapted such that a third distance between a third position that faces the film inner surface on the upstream side and the nip center is longer than a fourth distance between a fourth position that faces the film inner surface on the downstream side and the nip center on the first virtual line.
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| − | ===FIXING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18321091)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
| + | ===FIXING MEMBER AND FIXING UNIT ([[US Patent Application 18190498. FIXING MEMBER AND FIXING UNIT simplified abstract|18190498]])=== |
| − | Hiroki Yamaguchi
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a fixing apparatus for a heating recording medium. It consists of two rotating members, a holding member, and a guide member. When the opening/closing member is closed, the fixing apparatus is not visible from the outside. However, when the opening/closing member is opened, the fixing apparatus becomes visible. The distance between the holding member and the guide member is shorter when the opening/closing member is opened compared to when it is closed.
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| − | '''Abstract''' | + | '''Main Inventor''' |
| − | A first rotating member a heating recording medium, a second rotating member forming a nip portion with the first rotating member, a holding member disposed downstream of the nip portion in a conveying direction and holds a conveying member conveying the recording medium, and a guide member facing the conveying member, the fixing apparatus is not exposed to an outside when opening/closing member is in a closed state, the fixing apparatus is exposed to the outside when the opening/closing member is in an opened state. A distance between the holding member being in the closed state and at a first position and the guide member is a first distance. A distance between the holding member being in the opened state and at a second position and the guide member is a second distance, and the second distance is shorter than the first distance.
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| − | ===FIXING MEMBER AND FIXING UNIT (18190498)===
| + | YUSAKU IWASAWA |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| − | YUSAKU IWASAWA
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
| + | ===IMAGE HEATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18297686. IMAGE HEATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18297686]])=== |
| − | The abstract describes a fixing member that has a tubular shape and is capable of generating heat. The fixing member includes a conductive layer that is divided into segments, which are arranged in a row along the length of the tubular shape and are electrically isolated from each other. Each segment covers the entire circumference of the tubular shape. The conductive layer is designed in such a way that the heat generated at the ends of the fixing member is less than the heat generated at the center when an alternating magnetic field is applied to the entire length of the fixing member, and the temperatures at the center and ends are equal.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
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| − | A fixing member includes a conductive layer that generates heat when a circulation current in a circumferential direction of the fixing member having a tubular shape is induced. The conductive layer includes segments arranged in a row in a longitudinal direction of the tubular shape and electrically separated from each other. Each segment is formed continuously over an entire circumference of the tubular shape in the circumferential direction. The conductive layer is configured such that a heat generation amount in an end portion of the fixing member in the longitudinal direction is less than a heat generation amount in a central portion of the fixing member in the longitudinal direction when an alternating magnetic field is applied to a whole area of the fixing member in the longitudinal direction in a state where a temperature of the central portion is equal to a temperature of the end portion.
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| − | ===IMAGE HEATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18297686)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | EIJI UEKAWA | | EIJI UEKAWA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image heating apparatus that is used to heat an image on a recording material. The apparatus includes a tubular film, a heater, a roller, and a holder. The heater is placed inside the film and is supported by the holder. The roller is in contact with the outer surface of the film and creates a nip with the film and the heater. When the roller rotates, the apparatus uses the heat from the heater to heat the image on the recording material. The holder has an adhesion portion with an uneven surface made up of projections and recesses. The depth of these projections and recesses is between 50 μm and 300 μm.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18191721. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18191721]])=== |
| − | An image heating apparatus includes: a tubular film; a heater disposed in an inner space of the film; a roller that is in contact with the outer surface of the film and forms a nip between the roller and the film together with the heater; and a holder including an adhesion portion to which the heater adheres through an adhesive and supporting the heater. The image heating apparatus heats, using heat of the heater, an image formed on a recording material held and conveyed by the nip in case where the roller rotates. The adhesion portion includes a surface having an uneven shape of projections and recesses repeating in each of a conveyance direction of the recording material and in a longitudinal direction of the heater perpendicular to the conveyance direction, and a depth of the projections and recesses is 50 μm to 300 μm.
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| − | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18191721)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | MOTOYASU MURAMATSU | | MOTOYASU MURAMATSU |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes two conveyance guide portions. These guide portions have rollers and engagement portions that help in the conveyance of a sheet. The second conveyance guide portion is capable of moving to release engagement and relative positioning with the first conveyance guide portion. When the first engagement portion and the first engaged portion engage each other and the relative positioning is released, the second conveyance guide portion pivots to open the conveyance path.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18334259. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18334259]])=== |
| − | An image forming apparatus incudes a first conveyance guide portion having a first roller, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion, and includes a second conveyance guide portion having a second roller, a first engaged portion, and a second engaged portion. The first and second conveyance guide portions form a conveyance path where the first and second rollers convey a sheet. The second conveyance guide portion moves so that engagement between the second engagement portion and the second engaged portion is released and relative positioning between the second and first conveyance guide portions is released. When the first engagement portion and the first engaged portion engage each other and the relative positioning between the second and first conveyance guide portions is released, the second conveyance guide portion pivots in an opening direction relative to the first conveyance guide portion so that the conveyance path is opened.
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| − | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18334259)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Yuichiro Okawa | | Yuichiro Okawa |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The image forming apparatus described in the abstract includes several components such as an optical box, a housing with a discharge opening, a cover, and a circuit board. The circuit board consists of electronic components and a wiring board that connects them. The circuit board is positioned in a way that its surface, where the electronic components are mounted, intersects the discharge direction. The wiring board is located between the cover and the optical box in the discharge direction. When viewed from a vertical perspective, the optical box and the electronic components partially overlap each other.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18209546. CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18209546]])=== |
| − | An image forming apparatus according to the present invention includes an optical box, a housing having a discharge opening, a cover provided downstream of the optical box in a discharge direction in which a recording material is discharged through the discharge opening and forming a part of the housing, and a circuit board, wherein the circuit board includes a plurality of electronic components and a wiring board configured to electrically connect the plurality of electronic components, the circuit board is disposed in such a direction that a surface of the wiring board on which the plurality of electronic components is mounted intersects the discharge direction, and the wiring board is provided between the cover and the optical box in the discharge direction, and wherein, when viewed in a vertical direction, the optical box and the plurality of electronic components partially overlap each other.
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| − | ===CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18209546)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Shigemi Kamoshida | | Shigemi Kamoshida |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a cartridge that contains a photosensitive drum and a developing roller, both of which can rotate. The cartridge is housed in a casing that has a groove, which is open to the outside. The groove is defined by two side surfaces and a bottom surface. The rotational axis of the photosensitive drum and the groove are aligned along a line, with parts of the groove extending on either side of the line. The ends of the groove are open, creating a channel in the casing.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18192255. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18192255]])=== |
| − | A cartridge includes a photosensitive drum having a rotational axis about which the photosensitive drum is rotatable, a developing roller having a rotational axis about which the developing roller is rotatable, and a casing rotatably supporting the photosensitive drum and the developing roller. The casing includes a groove open to outside of the casing, with the groove being defined by a first side surface, a second side surface, and a bottom surface between the first side surface and the second side surface. As seen in the direction of the rotational axis of the photosensitive drum, the rotational axis of the photosensitive drum and the groove are positioned along a line in an extended direction, with at least a portion of a first projected part being positioned on one side of the line and at least a portion of a second projected part being positioned on the other side of the line. A first end of the groove and a second end of the groove are open such that the groove forms a channel in the casing along the extended direction.
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| − | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18192255)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | RYOICHI KAWASUMI | | RYOICHI KAWASUMI |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes multiple photoconductors and exposure units. Each exposure unit has a substrate with light emitting portions to expose the photoconductors, and a duct to guide airflow for cooling the substrate. The apparatus also has a fan to generate the airflow and a duct unit that connects to the ducts of the exposure units through different openings. The abstract mentions that the area of the longest flow path from the fan is larger than the area of the shortest flow path.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===MEMORY CONTROLLER, CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MEMORY CONTROLLER, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18189104. MEMORY CONTROLLER, CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MEMORY CONTROLLER, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18189104]])=== |
| − | An image forming apparatus comprising: a plurality of photoconductors; a plurality of exposure unis each corresponding to a different one of the plurality of photoconductors, each of the plurality of exposure units including a substrate on which a plurality of light emitting portions configured to emit light to expose the photoconductors, and a duct configured to guide an airflow that cools the substrate along the substrate; a fan configured to generate the airflow that cools the substrate; and a duct unit configured to communicate with the ducts of the plurality of exposed portions via different ones of a plurality of openings, wherein an area of a first opening that is a longest flow path from the fan among the plurality of openings is larger than an area of a second opening that is a shortest flow path from the fan among the plurality of openings.
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| − | ===MEMORY CONTROLLER, CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MEMORY CONTROLLER, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18189104)===
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| − | '''Inventor''' | + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| | DAISUKE SHIRAISHI | | DAISUKE SHIRAISHI |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a memory controller that manages read and write access requests to a memory. It includes a storing unit to store these requests, a first generation unit to generate read or write commands, a second generation unit to generate page control commands, and an issuance unit to handle conflicts between the commands. If there is a conflict, the issuance unit decides whether to issue the read or write command based on the access requests that have already opened pages in the memory.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===WIRELESS PRINTING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME ([[US Patent Application 18210743. WIRELESS PRINTING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME simplified abstract|18210743]])=== |
| − | A memory controller includes a storing unit configured to store one or more read or write access requests, a first generation unit configured to generate a read command or write command based on the access requests stored in the storing unit, a second generation unit configured to generate a page control command based on the access requests stored in the storing unit, and an issuance unit configured to, in a case where the read command or the write command generated by the first generation unit and the page control command generated by the second generation unit conflict with each other, then based on access requests in which pages are already opened among the access requests stored in the storing unit, issue either of the read command or the write command generated by the first generation unit and the page control command generated by the second generation unit to a memory.
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| − | ===WIRELESS PRINTING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME (18210743)===
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| − | '''Inventor''' | + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| | Shigeru Hiroki | | Shigeru Hiroki |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | This abstract describes a system where an information processing device can communicate with a printing device. When the communication between the two devices is established, the information processing device generates print data based on the data displayed on its connected or built-in display unit. This generated print data is then transferred to the printing device, which prints the received data.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18334223. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS simplified abstract|18334223]])=== |
| − | In a system in which communication between an information processing apparatus and a printing apparatus is possible, the information processing apparatus detects that communication with the printing apparatus has become possible and, in response to detection that such communication has become possible, generates print data based upon data that the information processing apparatus is displaying on a display unit connected to or built in the information processing apparatus, and transfers the generated print data to the printing apparatus. The printing apparatus prints the data received from the information processing apparatus.
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| − | ===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS (18334223)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Kenichiro Suga | | Kenichiro Suga |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a scenario where a communication device is connecting wirelessly to an external device. In this scenario, there are two frequency bands available - the first frequency band and the second frequency band.
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| − | If the setting information provided to the communication device does not include any frequency band information for either the first or second frequency band, or if it includes information for both frequency bands, the communication device will prioritize connecting with the external device using the first frequency band.
| + | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18192763. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18192763]])=== |
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| − | '''Abstract'''
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| − | In a case where the setting information does not include a frequency band information corresponding to the first frequency band and does not include a frequency band information corresponding to the second frequency band or in a case where the setting information includes the frequency band information corresponding to the first frequency band and the frequency band information corresponding to the second frequency band, the communication apparatus wirelessly connects with the external apparatus using the first frequency band with priority than the second frequency.
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| − | ===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18192763)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | TORU KOHATA | | TORU KOHATA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an apparatus that can receive a request for the remaining amount of a consumable item and the desired color for displaying the remaining amount. It also receives information about the source of the request. The apparatus then transmits the remaining amount and the requested color back to the source.
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| − | The transmitter in the apparatus can determine the background color of the display based on the request. If the background color and a pre-set display color are too similar, the transmitter will transmit a different display color along with the remaining amount to the source.
| + | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18194322. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18194322]])=== |
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| − | '''Abstract'''
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| − | An apparatus comprises a receiver configured to receive, as a request for a remaining amount of a consumable item and a color for remaining amount display of the consumable item in the apparatus, information relating to a transmission source of the request, and a transmitter configured to transmit the remaining amount and the color to the transmission source in response to the request. The transmitter is configured to acquire a background color of the remaining amount display in response to the request, and when the background color acquired and a first display color set in advance as the color of the remaining amount display are determined to be close to each other according to a prescribed standard, transmit a second display color different from the first display color and the remaining amount to the transmission source.
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| − | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18194322)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | KOICHI TANJI | | KOICHI TANJI |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that is designed to improve the architecture of a network model. The apparatus includes a memory and a processor. The processor executes instructions stored in the memory to perform a search for the optimal architecture based on learning data. It then evaluates the topology of the network model corresponding to the obtained architecture and controls the output of changes in the evaluation result as the search progresses.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18187577. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18187577]])=== |
| − | An information processing apparatus configured to optimize an architecture of a network model includes at least one memory storing instructions, and at least one processor that, upon execution of the instructions, is configured to perform a search for the architecture based on data for learning, evaluate a topology of the network model that corresponds to the architecture obtained in a process of the search, and perform control to output a change in an evaluation result of the topology as the search progresses.
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| − | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18187577)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | SHUHEI OGAWA | | SHUHEI OGAWA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The present disclosure introduces a method for optimizing the structure of a neural network to achieve accurate results without increasing processing requirements. An information processing apparatus is used to learn the architecture of the neural network. It generates multiple potential options for an edge of the network and applies these options as weight coefficients during the learning process. The apparatus then evaluates the inference results and calculates a loss for the neural network based on a specified number of selected candidates. The weight coefficients are updated based on this loss. Finally, the apparatus selects candidates from the pool of options based on the updated weight coefficients.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18188510. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18188510]])=== |
| − | The present disclosure makes it possible to learn a neural network architecture for achieving a sufficient inference accuracy while preventing an increase in the amount of processing. An information processing apparatus configured to learn an architecture for optimizing a structure of a neural network generates a plurality of candidates for an edge of the neural network, inputs learning data to the neural network with weight coefficients set to these candidates for the edge, and obtains an inference result. The information processing apparatus calculates a loss of the neural network based on a specified candidate number which is the number of candidates to be selected from the plurality of candidates and on the inference result, and then updates the weight coefficients for the plurality of candidates based on the loss. The information processing apparatus then selects candidates from the plurality of candidates based on the updated weight coefficients.
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| − | ===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (18188510)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Wakaki HATTORI | | Wakaki HATTORI |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that takes a fisheye image with two regions and converts them into equidistant cylindrical images. The conversion involves using interpolation processing to determine pixel values in the cylindrical images. Specifically, the first interpolation processing is used on a specific region, while a simpler second interpolation processing is used on the rest of the image.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGING CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGING CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18192857. IMAGING CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGING CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18192857]])=== |
| − | An image processing apparatus acquires an image in which first and second image regions, each of which is a region of a fisheye image, are arranged, and converts the first and second image regions into third and fourth image regions, each of which is a region of an equidistant cylindrical image, respectively, wherein in the conversion, as interpolation processing to acquire pixel values in an equidistant cylindrical image from a plurality of pixel values in a fisheye image, first interpolation processing is performed on a specific region in the third and fourth image regions, and second interpolation processing, which is simpler than the first interpolation processing, is performed on a region other than the specific region.
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| − | ===IMAGING CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGING CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18192857)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | YUYA EBATA | | YUYA EBATA |
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| − | The abstract describes an imaging control apparatus that can acquire both visible light and nonvisible light image data. The apparatus includes a control unit, a processing unit, and a determining unit. The control unit controls the imaging unit to capture nonvisible light image data and the processing unit performs image processing using either the visible light or nonvisible light image data. The determining unit is responsible for determining the imaging scene, based on which the control unit decides whether or not to capture nonvisible light image data and perform image processing using it.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===OBJECT TRACING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR SAME, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18186233. OBJECT TRACING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR SAME, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18186233]])=== |
| − | An imaging control apparatus includes a control unit configured to acquire visible light image data and nonvisible light image data through imaging by an imaging unit, a processing unit configured to perform image processing using at least one of the visible light image data and the nonvisible light image data, and a determining unit configured to determine an imaging scene. The control unit controls whether or not to perform imaging for the nonvisible light image data by the imaging unit and image processing using the nonvisible light image data in the processing unit according to a determination result of the imaging scene.
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| − | ===OBJECT TRACING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR SAME, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18186233)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Yumiko UCHIDA | | Yumiko UCHIDA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | This invention is about an object tracing apparatus that can track and trace objects in a video. It uses a tracking unit to track the object in each frame of the video and obtain track data that shows the consecutive appearances of the object. The apparatus also has a tracing unit that generates trace information by associating a track ID with an object ID, which is a unique identifier for the object. The tracing unit determines which object ID the target track data belongs to by considering the possibility of coexistence in imaging time between the track ID associated with existing object IDs and the target track data without an associated object ID.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND IMAGE-CAPTURING SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18187742. IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND IMAGE-CAPTURING SYSTEM simplified abstract|18187742]])=== |
| − | This invention provides an object tracing apparatus that traces an object in a video obtained by an image capturing apparatus, comprising a tracking unit that tracks the object in a frame in the video and obtains track data indicating consecutive appearances of the object, and a tracing unit that generates trace information indicating which object ID each track ID belongs to, by associating a track ID obtained via tracking by the tracking unit with an object ID for uniquely identifying an object, wherein the tracing unit, on a basis of a coexistence possibility relating to imaging time between a track ID associated with one or more existing object IDs and target track data without an associated object ID, determines which object ID the target track data belongs to.
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| − | ===IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND IMAGE-CAPTURING SYSTEM (18187742)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Ayumi SUZUKI | | Ayumi SUZUKI |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image-capturing apparatus that can detect the facial direction of a user and set a clipping range in each frame image of a moving image based on the detected direction. It also includes a generating unit that can create a clipped moving image from the set clipping range. The generating unit changes the clipping range during an action period when the user directs their face towards a connected display device. The new clipping range is set based on the frame image before the action period starts.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 17687375. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|17687375]])=== |
| − | An image-capturing apparatus includes an image-capturing device; a detecting unit configured to detect a facial direction of a user with respect to the image-capturing apparatus; a setting unit configured to set a clipping range in each frame image in a moving image that is image-captured by the image-capturing device, on the basis of the facial direction that is detected; and a generating unit that is configured to generate a clipped moving image from the clipping range. The generating unit generates the clipped moving image by changing the clipping range set with respect to a frame image in an action period, during which the user performs an action of directing a face toward a display device communicably connected to the image-capturing apparatus, to the clipping range set with respect to a frame image from before the action period starting.
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| − | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (17687375)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Takatoshi Sato | | Takatoshi Sato |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that generates a map element based on the position and orientation of an image capturing apparatus and three-dimensional position information of a feature point in an image. It then generates three-dimensional map information using multiple map elements at different positions and orientations. The apparatus corrects the position and orientation of the image capturing apparatus and the three-dimensional position information of the feature point to minimize reprojection errors in a first map element group. It also corrects the position and orientation using a second map element group to further minimize reprojection errors of the common feature point.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF RECOGNIZING RECOGNITION TARGET WITH HIGH ACCURACY, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18193987. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF RECOGNIZING RECOGNITION TARGET WITH HIGH ACCURACY, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18193987]])=== |
| − | An information processing apparatus generates a map element that is based on a position and orientation of an image capturing apparatus and three-dimensional position information about a feature point included in an image, generates three-dimensional map information based on a plurality of map elements at a plurality of different positions and orientations, corrects, in such a way as to make smaller a reprojection error of a common feature point in a first map element group, at least one of a position and orientation of the image capturing apparatus and the three-dimensional position included in the first map element group, and corrects, in such a way as to make smaller a reprojection error of the common feature point with use of a second map element group, at least one of a position and orientation of the image capturing apparatus and the three-dimensional position information included in the second map element group.
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| − | ===IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF RECOGNIZING RECOGNITION TARGET WITH HIGH ACCURACY, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18193987)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Takashi KOBAYASHI | | Takashi KOBAYASHI |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image capturing device that has an image sensor and a signal processor. The device can switch between a recognition mode and a learning mode. The image sensor captures images, and a sensor recognition section performs recognition processing based on the images. In recognition mode, the signal processor uses a learning model to process the image input from the image sensor section. In learning mode, the signal processor performs machine learning of the learning model based on the recognition result from the sensor recognition section and the image input from the image sensor section.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18295352. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18295352]])=== |
| − | An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor section and a signal processor for processing an image input from the image sensor section via a signal line. A control arithmetic unit switches the signal processor to a recognition mode or a learning mode. The image sensor section includes an image capturing section for generating the image, and a sensor recognition section for performing recognition processing based on the image. The signal processor includes a recognition section for performing, in the recognition mode, recognition processing by inputting the image input from the image sensor section to a learning model, and a learning section for performing, in the learning mode, machine learning of the learning model based on a recognition result obtained by the sensor recognition section and the image input from the image sensor section.
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| − | ===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18295352)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Koji MAKITA | | Koji MAKITA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that can classify images into different classes based on the objects they contain. The apparatus generates features for each class based on classification information and then determines the possibility of an image group belonging to a class containing an object different from the expected object for that class.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN WHICH REMOTE CONTROL IS PERFORMED FROM TERMINAL APPARATUS, SERVER APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18295468. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN WHICH REMOTE CONTROL IS PERFORMED FROM TERMINAL APPARATUS, SERVER APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18295468]])=== |
| − | There is provided with an image processing apparatus for performing class classification of an image. A generation unit generates, for each class, a feature of an image group belonging to the class based on classification information for classifying each of a plurality of images to one of a plurality of classes in accordance with an object contained in an image. A determination unit determines, using the feature of each class, a possibility that the image group belonging to the class includes an image containing another object different from the object corresponding to the class.
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| − | ===COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN WHICH REMOTE CONTROL IS PERFORMED FROM TERMINAL APPARATUS, SERVER APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18295468)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | SHINSAKU KOBAYASHI | | SHINSAKU KOBAYASHI |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a communication system that includes a terminal apparatus, a server apparatus, and multiple electronic devices. The system aims to reduce the burden on the user when remotely controlling a large number of electronic devices.
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| − | In this system, the server apparatus receives a simultaneous operation command from the terminal apparatus for the multiple electronic devices. Based on this command, the server sends operation commands to each electronic device. After executing the operation commands, the electronic devices send notifications of their statuses back to the server. The server then consolidates these notifications into a single notification and sends it back to the terminal apparatus.
| + | ===DISPLAY ELEMENT AND DISPLAY APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18335017. DISPLAY ELEMENT AND DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract|18335017]])=== |
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| − | Overall, the system simplifies the process of controlling and monitoring multiple electronic devices remotely, making it easier for the user to manage them.
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| − | '''Abstract''' | + | '''Main Inventor''' |
| − | A communication system includes a terminal apparatus, a server apparatus, and a plurality of electronic devices which receives operation commands from the terminal apparatus, by which even if the number of electronic devices remotely controlled by the terminal apparatus increases, burden of operation and checking on a user can be reduced. In the communication system, server apparatus receives a simultaneous operation command for the plurality of electronic devices from the terminal apparatus, based on the simultaneous operation command, sends operation commands to the respective ones of the electronic devices related to the simultaneous operation command, receives notifications of statuses after the execution of the operation commands from the respective ones of the electronic devices related to the simultaneous operation command, and sends one notification about the statuses of the electronic devices related to the simultaneous operation command to the terminal apparatus.
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| − | ===DISPLAY ELEMENT AND DISPLAY APPARATUS (18335017)===
| + | YOSHIHIRO OHASHI |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| − | YOSHIHIRO OHASHI
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
| + | ===ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLES ([[US Patent Application 18334008. ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLES simplified abstract|18334008]])=== |
| − | The abstract describes a display element that has a sub-pixel region with a layer that converts the wavelength of excitation light. It also includes a low refractive index layer located between the wavelength conversion portion and an optical member.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
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| − | A display element includes a sub-pixel region including a wavelength conversion layer that converts a wavelength of excitation light, and further includes a low refractive index layer provided in a region between a wavelength conversion portion and an optical member.
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| − | ===ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ACTIVE MATERIAL PARTICLES (18334008)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | TAKAHARU AOTANI | | TAKAHARU AOTANI |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes the composition of active material particles used in an active material layer. These particles consist of two parts: a core containing the active material and a protective layer that covers the surface of the core.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, POWER RECEPTION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHODS THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18334998. POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, POWER RECEPTION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHODS THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18334998]])=== |
| − | Active material particles for use in an active material layer include a particle portion containing an active material, and a protective layer covering the surface of the particle portion.
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| − | ===POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, POWER RECEPTION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHODS THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18334998)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | WATARU TACHIWA | | WATARU TACHIWA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a power transmission device that can wirelessly transmit power to another device. It includes a transmission unit for power transmission, a first communication unit for communication using a specific method, and a second communication unit for communication using a different method. If the power transmission is stopped while the second communication unit is connected to the receiving device, the second communication unit will establish communication with the receiving device.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREOF, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18203746. COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREOF, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18203746]])=== |
| − | A power transmission apparatus comprises: transmission unit configured to perform wireless power transmission to a power reception apparatus; first communication unit configured to perform communication via a first communication method; and second communication unit configured to perform communication via a second communication method, wherein, in a case where the transmission unit stops wireless power transmission to the power reception apparatus in a state in which the second communication unit and the power reception apparatus are connected based on information transmitted and received between the first communication unit and the power reception apparatus, the second communication unit performs communication to connect the second communication unit and the power reception apparatus.
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| − | ===COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREOF, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18203746)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Yuki Yoshikawa | | Yuki Yoshikawa |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a communication device that sends out a radio signal containing different components. These components include a preamble, which consists of various training fields and signal fields. One of the signal fields, called EHT-SIG-A, indicates the standard that the radio frame adheres to. The abstract does not provide any further details about the device or its purpose.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===INSPECTION SYSTEM, INSPECTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INSPECTION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD OF INSPECTION APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18296300. INSPECTION SYSTEM, INSPECTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INSPECTION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD OF INSPECTION APPARATUS simplified abstract|18296300]])=== |
| − | A communication device communicates a radio frame including a preamble and a data field of a physical layer (PHY). The preamble includes an L-STF (Legacy Short Training Field), an L-LTF (Legacy Long Training Field), an L-SIG (Legacy Signal Field), an EHT-SIG-A (Extremely High Throughput Signal A Field), an EHT-STF, and an EHT-LTF, and the EHT-SIG-A includes a field indicating a standard that the radio frame complies with.
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| − | ===INSPECTION SYSTEM, INSPECTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INSPECTION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD OF INSPECTION APPARATUS (18296300)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | ERIKA AZUMA | | ERIKA AZUMA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an inspection apparatus that includes controllers with processors and memories. The controllers can receive an image to be used as a reference image and an inspection setting for that image. The apparatus can store the inspection setting and inspect a scanned image of a printed matter based on that setting. If a predetermined setting is received, the apparatus will reflect the associated inspection setting in the reference image.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE THAT CAN MEASURE DISTANCE TO OBJECT, MOVABLE APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18187723. IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE THAT CAN MEASURE DISTANCE TO OBJECT, MOVABLE APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18187723]])=== |
| − | An inspection apparatus includes one or more controllers having one or more processors and one or more memories, the one or more controllers configured to function as a receiving unit configured to receive an image to be registered as a reference image, a reception unit configured to receive an inspection setting for the received reference image, a storage unit configured to store an inspection setting in a storage device, and an inspection unit configured to, if a scan image obtained by scanning of a printed matter is received, inspect the scan image based on the inspection setting, wherein, in a case where a predetermined setting is received by the reception unit, an inspection setting associated with the predetermined setting stored by the storage unit is reflected in the reference image.
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| − | ===IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE THAT CAN MEASURE DISTANCE TO OBJECT, MOVABLE APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18187723)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Teruyuki HIGASHIYAMA | | Teruyuki HIGASHIYAMA |
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| − | This abstract describes an image processing device that is capable of generating overhead view images. The device includes an image acquisition unit that captures images of an object around a movable apparatus. It also has a distance information acquisition unit that measures the distance to the object. The device has two overhead view image generation units, one that generates an overhead view image using the distance information, and another that generates an overhead view image without using distance information. There is also a movement state detection unit that detects the movement of the movable apparatus or the object. Finally, a control unit determines which overhead view image generation unit to use based on the movement state.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18189256. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18189256]])=== |
| − | An image processing device includes an image acquisition unit that acquires an image obtained by capturing an object around a movable apparatus, a distance information acquisition unit that acquires distance information indicating a distance to the object around the movable apparatus, a first overhead view image generation unit that generates a first overhead view image from a plurality of the captured images by using the distance information, a second overhead view image generation unit that generates a second overhead view image from a plurality of the captured images, a movement state detection unit that detects a state of movement of at least one of the movable apparatus and the object, and a control unit that causes the first overhead view image generation unit or the second overhead view image generation unit to generate the first overhead view image or the second overhead view image according to the state of movement.
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| − | ===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18189256)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Takeshi FURUKAWA | | Takeshi FURUKAWA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that can display a virtual viewpoint video. This video is created using multiple video data from different image capture devices, as well as additional video data stored in a storage medium. The apparatus can identify the position of an object in the additional video data within the multiple video data. Based on this identification, it generates a second video data that represents a virtual viewpoint video. The apparatus then controls the display to show the second video data after displaying the additional video data.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18190746. PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18190746]])=== |
| − | An image processing apparatus displays a virtual viewpoint video generated using a plurality of video data generated by a plurality of image capture apparatuses and first video data that is stored in a storage medium and different from the plurality of video data, identifies a position of an object relating to the first video data in the plurality of video data, generates second video data which is a virtual viewpoint video, on the basis of the identified position of the object, and controls to display the first video data following a display of the second video data.
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| − | ===PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18190746)===
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | KAZUHIRO KOGA | | KAZUHIRO KOGA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes a processing apparatus that has processors and memories. The apparatus functions as a communication unit for network communication and a video image output unit for displaying video images. It also has a control unit that performs various controls, including controlling the output of video images. The control unit determines how to output the video images based on the settings of login information and the status of network communication.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18192174. IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18192174]])=== |
| − | A processing apparatus includes one or more processors, and one or more memories including instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the processing apparatus to function as a communication unit configured to perform network communication, a video image output unit configured to output video images, and a control unit configured to perform control including control to output video images from the video image output unit, wherein the control unit performs control to output the video images from the video image output unit based on a status of settings of information to be used at time of login to the processing apparatus and a status of the network communication.
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| − | ===IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS (18192174)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | KOICHIRO IKEDA | | KOICHIRO IKEDA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image capture device that takes multiple pictures with low exposure using a camera sensor. It then adjusts the brightness of these pictures and combines them to create a final composite image.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF COOLING IMAGE SENSOR ([[US Patent Application 18192038. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF COOLING IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract|18192038]])=== |
| − | An image capture apparatus obtains image data for a plurality of frames using an image sensor by performing a plurality of shots under an underexposure condition. The image capture apparatus corrects a brightness of the image data for the plurality of frames and generates data of a composite image by compositing the image data for the plurality of frames of which brightness have been corrected.
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| − | ===IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF COOLING IMAGE SENSOR (18192038)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | Kazuna OYAMA | | Kazuna OYAMA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | The abstract describes an image capturing device that has a feature called image stabilization, which helps to reduce blurriness in photos by moving the image sensor. The device also has a cooling system to prevent the image sensor from overheating. The cooling system consists of two ducts, one of which is movable, and a cooling fan that brings in outside air to cool the image sensor. The image sensor is mounted on a board that is held on the movable duct.
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| − | '''Abstract'''
| + | ===ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, PROGRAM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18334993. ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, PROGRAM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18334993]])=== |
| − | An image capturing apparatus equipped with a function of performing image stabilization by moving an image capturing section (image sensor) and capable of effectively cooling the image sensor without increasing the size of the apparatus. The apparatus includes an image sensor board on which the image sensor is mounted, an image stabilization mechanism for performing image stabilization by moving the image sensor board, a first duct having an air flow passage and movable, a second duct having an air flow passage and fixedly disposed and connected to the first duct, and a cooling fan for causing outside air to flow through the first duct and the second duct. The image sensor board is held on the first duct.
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| − | ===ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, PROGRAM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18334993)===
| + | '''Main Inventor''' |
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| − | '''Inventor'''
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| | SEIJI OGAWA | | SEIJI OGAWA |
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| − | '''Brief explanation'''
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| − | This abstract describes an electronic device that has the ability to set a specific function regardless of its orientation. The device includes a setting feature, an orientation detection feature, and a control feature. When the device is in a certain orientation, it displays a prompt on the screen to set the predetermined function. However, when the device is in a different orientation, the prompt is not displayed.
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| + | ===ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 17716912. ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|17716912]])=== |
| − | An electronic device includes setting means configured to set a predetermined function related to control of the electronic device and capable of being performed regardless of an orientation of the electronic device, orientation detection means configured to detect the orientation of the electronic device, and control means configured to perform control such that in a case where the orientation detection means detects that the electronic device is in a first orientation, a first display is given on display means to prompt to set the predetermined function depending on a setting state of the predetermined function wherein the first display includes a display item for instructing to set the predetermined function by a user operation, and in a case where the orientation detection means detects that the electronic device is in a second orientation different from the first orientation, the first display is not given.
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| − | ===ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (17716912)===
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| | Seiji Ogawa | | Seiji Ogawa |
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| − | This abstract describes a technology that makes it easier for users to view a specific position on a display screen by using their gaze point. The technology includes a device with a detector that can detect where the user is looking on the screen. It also has a control unit that displays an indicator to show the user's gaze point on the screen. If the user chooses to keep the indicator visible even when they perform an operation on the device, the control unit will change the display order to show a specific item at the gaze point along with the indicator. This technology aims to improve the user's viewing experience and make it more convenient to interact with the device.
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| + | ===IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS IMPROVED IN IMAGE RECOGNITION ACCURACY, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18194415. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS IMPROVED IN IMAGE RECOGNITION ACCURACY, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18194415]])=== |
| − | In an operation by line-of-sight input, a position (designated position) designated by a gaze point is easier to view after a determination operation is performed by a user than before the determination operation is performed. An electric device includes a detector configured to detect a gaze point on a display unit, and a control unit configured to display an indicator indicating the gaze point on the display unit, wherein, in a case where a setting to keep displaying the indicator even in a case where an operation is performed on an operation unit by the user is set, the control unit performs control, in response to an operation performed on the operation unit by the user, to display a display item at the gaze point and to display the indicator and the display item in a changed display order.
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| − | ===IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS IMPROVED IN IMAGE RECOGNITION ACCURACY, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18194415)===
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| | TAKASHI KOBAYASHI | | TAKASHI KOBAYASHI |
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| − | The abstract describes an image capturing apparatus that consists of an image sensor section and a signal processor. The apparatus has a control arithmetic unit that can switch between a recognition mode and a learning mode. In the recognition mode, the image sensor section performs recognition processing using a first learning model. The signal processor also performs recognition processing using a second learning model. In the learning mode, the image sensor section updates the first learning model based on the recognition result from the second recognition unit and the image captured by the image capturing unit.
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| + | ===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18191559. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18191559]])=== |
| − | An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor section and a signal processor for processing an image input from the image sensor section via a signal line. A control arithmetic unit switches the image sensor section to a recognition mode or a learning mode. The image sensor section includes an image capturing section for generating an image, and a sensor recognition section for performing, in the recognition mode, recognition processing by inputting the image to a first learning model. The signal processor includes a recognition section for performing recognition processing by inputting the image to a second learning model. The image sensor section further includes a sensor learning section for updating, in the learning mode, the first learning model, based on a recognition result obtained by the second recognition unit and input from the signal processor, and an image generated by the image capturing unit.
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| − | ===IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18191559)===
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| | TOSHIYUKI SANO | | TOSHIYUKI SANO |
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| − | The abstract describes a method for evaluating the surface state of an object in a more suitable way. It involves using an image processing apparatus to gather distance information between a camera and the object, as well as information about the camera itself. Based on this data, the apparatus calculates the geometric condition of the positional relationship between a light source, the object, and the camera. This evaluation value can be used to assess the surface state of the object.
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| + | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18295164. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18295164]])=== |
| − | An evaluation value for evaluating an object surface state is calculated in a more suitable form. An image processing apparatus acquires distance information about a distance between an image capturing apparatus and a subject, acquires image capturing apparatus information about the image capturing apparatus, and calculates a geometric condition on a positional relationship between a light source, the subject, and the image capturing apparatus based on the distance information and the image capturing apparatus information.
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| − | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18295164)===
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| | Tatsuya Nakayari | | Tatsuya Nakayari |
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| − | The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can record and update trace information related to the control of an imaging apparatus. The apparatus includes a processor that acts as a recording unit, which records the time-series transition of a first parameter over a specific period. It also includes an update unit that can update the trace information to include a second parameter if the user performs a control operation using that parameter while the trace information is being played back.
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| + | ===IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18192014. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18192014]])=== |
| − | An information processing apparatus includes at least one processor configured to function as a recording unit configured to record trace information indicating time-series transition during a predetermined period of a first parameter related to control of an imaging apparatus, and an update unit configured to, in a case where a user operation for controlling the imaging apparatus using a second parameter different from the first parameter is performed during reproduction of the trace information, update the trace information in such a manner as to include the second parameter.
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| − | ===IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18192014)===
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| | Shoma MIZUTANI | | Shoma MIZUTANI |
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| − | The abstract describes an image pickup apparatus that includes an image sensor, a vibration generator, an image sensor control unit, and a vibration control unit. The image sensor receives light and accumulates charges. The image sensor control unit causes the image sensor to start accumulating charges using an electronic front curtain operation and finish accumulating charges using an electronic rear curtain operation. The vibration control unit controls the vibration generator, causing it to generate vibration before the charges are accumulated and after the charges are finished accumulating.
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| + | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS DISPLAYING CAPTURED IMAGE CAPTURED BY IMAGING APPARATUS ON DISPLAY UNIT, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18296262. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS DISPLAYING CAPTURED IMAGE CAPTURED BY IMAGING APPARATUS ON DISPLAY UNIT, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18296262]])=== |
| − | An image pickup apparatus includes an image sensor configured to receive light and accumulate charges, a vibration generator configured to generate vibration, an image sensor control unit configured to cause the image sensor to perform an electronic front curtain operation to start accumulating the charges, and an electronic rear curtain operation to finish accumulating the charges, and a vibration control unit configured to control the vibration generator. The vibration control unit causes the vibration generator to generate first vibration before accumulating the charges is started and second vibration after the accumulating the charges are finished.
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| − | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS DISPLAYING CAPTURED IMAGE CAPTURED BY IMAGING APPARATUS ON DISPLAY UNIT, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18296262)===
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| | MASANAO YOKOYAMA | | MASANAO YOKOYAMA |
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| − | The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that displays images captured by a camera on a display. The apparatus includes a display controller that controls the display of a specific region of interest within the captured image. If the region of interest is within the current frame of the captured image, the controller displays the image of that region. However, if the region of interest is not within the current frame, the controller displays the image of that region from the previous frame.
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| + | ===WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18296853. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18296853]])=== |
| − | An information processing apparatus that displays a captured image captured by an imaging apparatus on a display unit, the information processing apparatus includes a display controller configured to perform display control to display an image of a region of interest included in the captured image, on the display unit, wherein, the display controller displays, in a case where the region of interest is in an angle of view of a frame of the captured image, the image of the region of interest included in the frame, and displays, in a case where the region of interest is off from the angle of view of the frame of the captured image, the image of the region of interest included in a preceding frame preceding the frame.
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| − | ===WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18296853)===
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| | YUICHI YAMAKAWA | | YUICHI YAMAKAWA |
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| − | The abstract describes a wireless communication device that can connect to multiple access points simultaneously. It includes a detection unit that can determine if the quality of communication with the first access point meets a certain condition. If the condition is met, a connection is established with the second access point using a second station. This allows for improved communication quality and reliability.
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| + | ===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, INTEGRATED ACCESS AND BACKHAUL NODE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18330888. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, INTEGRATED ACCESS AND BACKHAUL NODE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18330888]])=== |
| − | A wireless communication apparatus including least a first station (STA) and a second STA, and being connectable with at least a first access point (AP) and a second AP in parallel, includes a detection unit configured to detect that a quality of communication with the first AP with which a connection is established fulfills a predetermined condition, and a connection unit configured to establish a connection with the second AP using the second STA in a case where the detection unit detects that a quality of communication with the first AP fulfills the predetermined condition in a state that a connection with the first AP is established using the first STA.
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| − | ===COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, INTEGRATED ACCESS AND BACKHAUL NODE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18330888)===
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| | YOICHI MAEDA | | YOICHI MAEDA |
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| − | The abstract describes a communication apparatus that acts as a middleman between a User Equipment (UE) and a base station. The apparatus has a decision unit that determines whether to switch the UE's connection from one base station to another while maintaining the connection with the apparatus. If the decision is made to switch, a request is sent to the UE to release its current connection.
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| − | There is provided a communication apparatus functioning as a node that relays a communication between a User Equipment and a base station. The communication apparatus comprises: decision unit configured to decide, in a state in which the User Equipment and the communication apparatus are Radio Resource Control (RRC)-connected and the communication apparatus is connected to a first base station, whether to switch the base station, to which the User Equipment is connected via the communication apparatus, from the first base station to a second base station; and request unit configured to request, in a case where the decision unit decides to switch the base station connected to the User Equipment to the second base station, the User Equipment to release the RRC connection.
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