CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA patent applications published on October 5th, 2023

Summary of the patent applications from CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on October 5th, 2023

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA has recently filed patents related to various technologies including organic light-emitting elements, electronic modules, resource unit transmissions in 802.11 ax networks, control apparatus for optical systems, control apparatus for camera systems, wearable cameras, image forming apparatus, and image processing systems.

In the field of organic light-emitting elements, the patents focus on the composition and structure of the charge transport layers within the organic compound layer. These layers are designed to satisfy specific formulas, enhancing the performance and efficiency of the light-emitting element.

The electronic module patents describe the integration of rigid and flexible printed circuit members using solder members. The arrangement allows for efficient electrical connections between the first and second electrodes, while also providing flexibility and adaptability.

In the context of resource unit transmissions in 802.11 ax networks, the patents propose methods for un-associated stations to receive data frames over specific downlink resource units. The access point can utilize a downlink resource unit that shares an allocation scheme feature of an uplink resource unit previously used by the un-associated station. This approach improves the association procedure for un-associated stations.

The control apparatus patents focus on controlling optical systems and camera systems. The control apparatus for optical systems includes acquiring position information of the optical system and predicting the in-focus position using interpolation processing. The control apparatus for camera systems acquires information on the optical state of the lens apparatus and corrects defocus in captured images caused by movement of the optical member.

The wearable camera patents introduce cameras that can indicate the captured image area by emitting light and adjust the camera and light unit using a movable unit. These features enhance the usability and functionality of wearable cameras.

The image forming apparatus patents describe features such as notifying a chat service when receiving FAX data, scheduling the forwarding of received FAX data, and operating in different power modes to reduce power consumption. These features improve the efficiency and convenience of image forming systems.

The image processing system patents focus on using OCR to process image data generated by image forming apparatus. The system stores the processed image data in folders based on the characters recognized by OCR, facilitating error checking and organization of image data.

• Organic light-emitting elements with optimized charge transport layers.
• Integration of rigid and flexible printed circuit members in electronic modules.
• Improved resource unit transmissions in 802.11 ax networks for un-associated stations.
• Control apparatus for optical systems and camera systems.
• Wearable cameras with enhanced functionality and adjustability.
• Image forming apparatus with features such as FAX data forwarding and power modes.
• Image processing system using OCR for efficient error checking and organization of image data.

Patent applications for CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on October 5th, 2023

RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS, RADIATION IMAGING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18330115)

Inventor TAKESHI NODA

RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM, CONTROL APPARATUS, RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHODS THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18185149)

Inventor TOMOHIRO KAWANISHI

INJECTION APPARATUS, MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR PRODUCT (18328923)

Inventor KOTA YAGI

FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC WIRING BOARD AND PRINT HEAD (18128002)

Inventor TAKAMITSU TOKUDA

STORAGE APPARATUS, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS (18188546)

Inventor TAKAAKI SAITO

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELEMENT SUBSTRATE, ELEMENT SUBSTRATE, AND LIQUID EJECTION HEAD (18184076)

Inventor TETSUSHI ISHIKAWA

INKJET PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18180286)

Inventor Seijiro MORITA

RECORDING ELEMENT UNIT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RECORDING ELEMENT UNIT (18128066)

Inventor NAOYA TSUKAMOTO

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD (18126664)

Inventor AKIKO HAMMURA

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS (18126674)

Inventor AKIKO HAMMURA

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS (18126687)

Inventor Yoshiyuki Nakagawa

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS (18128003)

Inventor TAKUYA IWANO

SUBSTRATE FOR LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE FOR LIQUID EJECTION HEAD (18188575)

Inventor MASATAKA KATO

LIQUID EJECTION RECORDING ELEMENT UNIT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME (18128070)

Inventor NAOYA TSUKAMOTO

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS (18126684)

Inventor Koji Tachibana

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS (18128016)

Inventor TOMOKI TSUJI

INK TANK AND INK JET PRINTING APPARATUS (18332822)

Inventor Koki Shimada

PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18122336)

Inventor MASASHI ITO

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM (18189121)

Inventor NOBUTOSHI SUGAI

PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD (18119905)

Inventor KEISUKE ARITA

RESIN MIXTURE, METHOD OF PRODUCING RESIN MIXTURE, STRETCH BLOW MOLDED PRODUCT, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING STRETCH BLOW MOLDED PRODUCT (18190000)

Inventor TSUNENORI ASHIBE

AQUEOUS INK, INK CARTRIDGE AND INK JET RECORDING METHOD (18187491)

Inventor HIROHIKO YUASA

RADIOGRAPHING APPARATUS (18194078)

Inventor ATSUSHI TAKEUCHI

LENS HOLDING MECHANISM, OPTICAL APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND MOVING APPARATUS (18189090)

Inventor MASAHIKO TSUZUKI

RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS AND RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM (18189880)

Inventor TETSUNORI OJIMA

LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS (18188959)

Inventor TOMA KITAYAMA

CONTROL APPARATUS, LENS APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND CAMERA SYSTEM (18182509)

Inventor MASAYASU MIZUSHIMA

LENS APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18193469)

Inventor TAKESHI YONEZAWA

TONER AND TWO-COMPONENT DEVELOPER (18189415)

Inventor TAKESHI HASHIMOTO

TONER (18183368)

Inventor HISASUKE KAJIHARA

TONER (18173278)

Inventor SHOHEI TSUDA

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18127267)

Inventor Akira HAMANO

CARTRIDGE USED IN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18329229)

Inventor Takatoshi Hamada

FIXING APPARATUS (18183478)

Inventor SATOSHI SEKI

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME (18328819)

Inventor Takashi Narahara

Brief explanation

The disclosed image forming apparatus includes a fixation unit that heats and fixes a toner image onto a recording material. A control unit determines the temperature at which the fixation unit should heat the toner image based on the image data. The control unit performs two determinations: the first determination calculates a target temperature based on the image density in different regions of the image data, and the second determination determines whether the image data is a text image. The fixation target temperature is then determined based on the results of these two determinations.

Abstract

Disclosed is an image forming apparatus including: a fixation unit configured to heat a toner image formed corresponding to image data and fix the heated toner image onto a recording material; and a control unit configured to determine a fixation target temperature used by the fixation unit to heat the toner image on the basis of the image data, wherein the control unit performs a first determination to calculate a first target temperature on the basis of image density information in each of a plurality of regions in which the image data is divided in a main-scanning direction and a sub-scanning direction and a second determination to determine whether the image data is a text image, and determines the fixation target temperature on the basis of results of the first determination and the second determination.

FIXING UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18329648)

Inventor Kohei Wakatsu

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a fixing unit that is used in printing devices. The fixing unit includes a film, a roller, and a heater with two heating elements. There is also a detector to measure the temperature of the heater, a switcher to control the power supply to the heating elements, and a controller to manage the switcher. The controller performs two types of control: first, it calculates the required electric energy based on the detected temperature and a target temperature, and second, it switches the power supply between the two heating elements.

Abstract

A fixing unit includes a tubular film, a pressure roller, a heater including a first heating element and a second heating element, a detector configured to detect a temperature of the heater, a switcher configured to switch which of the first heating element and the second heating element is supplied power from a power supply, and a controller configured to control the switcher. The controller is configured to execute a first control of determining a first electric energy and a second electric energy based on the temperature of the heater detected by the detector and a target temperature of the heater, and a second control of causing the switcher to switch between a state in which power is supplied to the first heating element by the first electric energy and a state in which power is supplied to the second heating element by the second electric energy.

FIXING DEVICE (18186743)

Inventor TAKAMICHI MATSUO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a fixing device that includes a roller, an apparatus frame, a connector, and a heating unit. The heating unit consists of a tubular film, a heater, a heater holder, and a unit holder. The connector has an engagement portion that prevents it from becoming detached when a force is applied in the opposite direction. The unit holder has an abutment portion that comes into contact with the heater holder when a force is applied towards the roller.

Abstract

A fixing device includes a roller, an apparatus frame, a connector and a heating unit having a film having a tubular shape, a heater, a heater holder disposed in an internal space of the film, and a unit holder disposed at a position at which the unit holder faces an end surface of the film in a longitudinal direction of the film. The connector includes an engagement portion configured to engage with a to-be-engaged portion of the unit holder in such a manner as to restrict the connector from becoming detached when a force in a direction in which the connector is detached is applied to the connector in a state in which the connector is electrically connected to the heater. The unit holder includes an abutment portion with which the heater holder comes into contact when a force in a direction toward the roller is applied to the connector.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18130738)

Inventor SHINYA SUZUKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that is used to print images on sheets of paper. The apparatus includes various components such as a photosensitive member, a charger, an exposure unit, and a developing sleeve. These components work together to form an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive member, which is then developed into a visible image. The apparatus also includes one or more processors that control the image forming unit. In this case, the processors are used to perform operations that involve creating test images, specifically a line test image and a width test image.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet, wherein the image forming unit includes: a photosensitive member; a charger configured to charge the photosensitive member based on a charging potential; an exposure unit configured to expose the photosensitive member charged by the charger to light to form an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive member, an exposure intensity of the exposure unit being controlled based on an exposure condition; a developing sleeve configured to develop the electrostatic latent image; one or more processors configured to perform operations including: controlling the image forming unit to form a line test image and a width test image.

DEVELOPMENT DEVICE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18331076)

Inventor Hiroaki Nosho

Brief explanation

The abstract describes the need for reliable connections between a process cartridge, which includes a development device, and an image forming device. The connections are made through three contact points: a development contact point, a first contact point, and a second contact point. These contact points are arranged in a specific order inside the cartridge, perpendicular to the direction in which the development device is inserted into the image forming apparatus.

Abstract

There are demands for stable connections of contact points between a process cartridge, including a development device, and an image forming device. A development contact point, a first contact point, and a second contact point are disposed in this order on the inside in a perpendicular direction with respect to an insertion direction in which a development device is inserted into an image forming apparatus.

CARTRIDGE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18331661)

Inventor Hiroki Shimizu

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a cartridge that can be inserted into an image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes an image bearing member, a frame to support the image bearing member, a storage member to store information about the cartridge, and an electrical contact. The cartridge also has two pressed sections that can be pressed by the main body of the apparatus. The electrical contact is located between these pressed sections and is in contact with the main body contact when the cartridge is attached to the apparatus.

Abstract

A cartridge that can be inserted in an apparatus main body of an image forming apparatus by moving along an axial direction of an image bearing member includes the image bearing member, a frame configured to support the image bearing member, a storage member configured to store therein information on the cartridge, and include an electrical contact, and a first pressed section and a second pressed portion configured to be pressed by the apparatus main body. The electrical contact is disposed between the first pressed section and the second pressed section, and is configured to be in contact with the main body contact on a lower side in a state where the cartridge is attached to the apparatus main body.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18175659)

Inventor TAKEHIRO ISHIDATE

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes several components. The apparatus has a photoconductor and an exposure unit, which uses a substrate and multiple light emitting elements to create a latent image on the photoconductor. The apparatus also has a connector that powers the exposure unit, positioned towards one end of the substrate. Additionally, there is an exposure cooling unit that uses airflow to cool the exposure unit. The cooling unit has an opening located on the opposite end of the substrate from the connector, and a shielding wall is placed between the opening and the connector.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: a photoconductor; an exposure unit that forms a latent image on the photoconductor by a substrate that is long in a rotational axis direction of the photoconductor and a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a longitudinal direction of the substrate; a connector for energizing the exposure unit, the connector being arranged at a position biased to one end side from the center in the longitudinal direction of the substrate; and an exposure cooling unit that causes an airflow to flow through an opening formed in the exposure unit to cool the exposure unit, in which in the longitudinal direction of the substrate, the opening is located on the other end side from the connector, and a shielding wall is provided between the opening and the connector.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18185497)

Inventor HIROSHI NOJIMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components such as an image forming unit, a fan, and a duct. The apparatus also includes a body portion with a tubular shape, which forms an air passage for the flow of air. The body portion has a holed wall with multiple through holes that allow air to pass through. To reduce noise, a noise absorbing member is attached to the outer surface of the holed wall, covering the through holes. The noise absorbing member has the property of absorbing noise.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a fan, a duct including an air intake port, an air discharge port, and a body portion having a tubular shape and forming an air passage through which air taken in through the air intake port is flown to the air discharge port, the body portion including a holed wall portion to which a plurality of through holes are formed, the plurality of through holes being passed through between an inner surface, forming the air passage, of the holed wall portion and an outer surface, that is on an opposite side from the inner surface, of the holed wall portion, and a noise absorbing member attached to the outer surface of the holed wall portion so as to cover the plurality of through holes, the noise absorbing member having a noise absorbing property.

DUCT UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18190258)

Inventor YUKI TASHIRO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a duct unit that is used in an image forming apparatus. The duct unit consists of an airflow generation unit, a duct, and two holding portions. The duct is designed in a way that the intake port and exhaust port are not aligned with each other. The first and second holding portions are positioned differently on the duct, allowing the duct unit to be held in two different postures within the housing of the apparatus.

Abstract

A duct unit is disposed inside a housing of an image forming apparatus and used. The duct unit includes an airflow generation unit, a duct, and a first holding portion and a second holding portion. The duct has a shape in which a center of an intake port and a center of an exhaust port are shifted from each other. The first holding portion and the second holding portion are provided at different positions with respect to the duct so as to be able to hold the duct unit with respect to the housing in a first posture and a second posture.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PRINT SETTING APPLICATION, AND PRINT SYSTEM (18326449)

Inventor KAZUYUKI SAITO

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that is capable of selecting a print queue from a server system. The apparatus includes a selection unit that chooses a print queue, a control unit that displays a print setting screen based on the selected print queue, and a transmission unit that sends print data to the server system based on the settings made on the print setting screen. The apparatus differentiates between print queues that require format conversion and those that do not, allowing for different print settings to be applied accordingly.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus described in this specification includes a selection unit configured to select a print queue to be used from among print queues registered in a server system, a control unit configured to display, when a print queue is selected in which print data transmitted by the server system is to be received without intermediation of another server system configured to convert a format of the print data, a print setting screen with which a predetermined setting item is allowed to be set, and to display, when a print queue is selected in which the print data is to be received via the other server system, a print setting screen with which the predetermined setting item is not allowed to be set, and a transmission unit configured to transmit, to the server system, print data based on a print setting which is set via the print setting screen.

PRINTING SYSTEM, PRINTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18166694)

Inventor DAISUKE SHIBATA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a printing system consisting of a printing machine and a server. The printing machine is designed to print images on sheets using print data. The server has a schedule management function that identifies potential print data options and informs the user about them at a specific time. The user can then select the desired print data from the options provided by the server, and the printing machine will print the chosen image on the sheet accordingly.

Abstract

A printing system includes a printing apparatus and a server, wherein the printing apparatus is configured to print, based on print data, an image on a sheet and wherein the server is configured to identify print data candidates and notify a user of the identified print data candidates at a timing based on a time set by a schedule management function, wherein printing apparatus prints the image on the sheet is based on print data selected by the user from among the notified print data candidates.

MONITORING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR MONITORING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18186703)

Inventor MIGAKU YOSHIOKA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a monitoring device that is used to monitor a network device. The monitoring device is part of a device management service. The software in the monitoring device can operate in different modes depending on how it is being used. When an update to the software is needed, the monitoring device compares the version of the license agreement associated with the current usage format to the latest version of the license agreement. If the versions are the same, the software is updated.

Abstract

A monitoring apparatus configured to monitor a network device that is a management target of a device management service, wherein software is executed that operates in different operation modes according to a usage format, compares a version of a license agreement related to the update and linked to the current usage format for the monitoring apparatus with the current version of the license agreement in the case in which an update related to the software is necessary, and in the case in which the versions are the same, performs the update related to the software.

APPARATUS, LENS APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18189920)

Inventor TATSURO KATO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an apparatus that consists of a processing unit and a calculating unit. The processing unit processes a signal from a sensor using a correction value that is unique for each pixel of the signal. It performs a weighted sum for neighboring pixels using this correction value. The calculating unit then performs a correlation calculation for the processed signal.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a processing unit configured to perform signal processing for a signal from a sensor using a correction value that is different for each pixel of the pair of signals, and a calculating unit configured to perform a correlation calculation for the signal output from the processing unit. The processing unit performs a weighted sum for adjacent pixels using the correction value.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18181443)

Inventor Satoshi Ikeda

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that captures multiple images of an object at different focal positions. It then analyzes these images to obtain optical profiles, which represent the attributes of the object's surface. These optical profiles are combined to create a combined profile. Finally, the apparatus calculates an evaluation value that represents the condition of the object's surface based on the combined profile.

Abstract

An image processing apparatus acquires a plurality of images obtained by capturing images of an object to be evaluated at a plurality of focal positions, and acquires a plurality of optical profiles representing attributes of an image on a surface of the object based on the plurality of images. The image processing apparatus combines the acquired plurality of optical profiles to generate a combined profile, and acquires an evaluation value representing a condition of the surface of the object based on the generated combined profile.

MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (18191124)

Inventor Yukiteru MASUDA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a medical image processing apparatus that uses processing circuitry to analyze medical images. The apparatus acquires an input image that contains a specific area of interest in a patient. It then determines the probability of the area of interest being present in the image. Based on this information and the input image, the apparatus calculates an estimated shape of the area of interest.

Abstract

A medical image processing apparatus of an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires an input image including a region of interest of a subject. The processing circuitry acquires information on an existence probability of the region of interest on the basis of the input image. The processing circuitry calculates an estimated value of a shape of the region of interest on the basis of the input image and the information on the existence probability.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18203878)

Inventor Hironao Ito

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that can separate an object from its background in an image. It does this by using a background image that corresponds to the original image and generating a new background image. The apparatus also determines if it is allowed to update the background image and, if allowed, updates it using the newly generated background image.

Abstract

An image processing apparatus extracts a foreground image corresponding to an object included in a processing image using a background image corresponding to the processing image, and generates the background image from the processing image. The image processing apparatus determines whether it is allowed to update the background image for use in the extraction, and based on a result of the determination, updates the background image for use in the extraction using the generated background image.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18189930)

Inventor SHUHEI OGAWA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can detect and compare objects in an image. It uses a predetermined evaluation value to assess the similarity between a previously detected object and a newly detected object in the image. Based on this evaluation value and a distribution of previously obtained evaluation values, the apparatus performs collation processing to compare the two objects.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus detects a collation target from an image and obtains a predetermined evaluation value between the collation target previously detected and the collation target detected from the image. The information processing apparatus performs collation processing on the collation target detected from the image and the collation target previously detected based on the evaluation value obtained for the collation target detected from the image and a distribution of evaluation values previously obtained.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PERFORMING DETECTION OF SUBJECT (18189578)

Inventor RYOSUKE TSUJI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that can detect and track subjects in images. It acquires image data and detects two areas of a subject from the data. When the first area is detected, the apparatus also detects the second area in the same location. If the first area is not detected in subsequent image data, the apparatus broadens the search area for the second area. The subject is then tracked using the detection results from both areas.

Abstract

An image processing apparatus acquires image data, detects a first area of a subject from image data, detects a second area of a subject from image data, and tracks the subject, wherein, when the first area is being detected from first image data, detection of the second area is performed in an area corresponding to the first area, and, in a case where the first area is detected in the first image data and the first area is not detected in second image data captured after the first image data, detection of the second area is performed in an area broader than the first area detected in the first image data, and wherein tracking of the subject is performed with use of at least one of detection results obtained in the first area and the second area.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18163915)

Inventor Yangtai SHEN

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that can combine a foreground object image, a background image, and a shadow image into a single image. The apparatus acquires a foreground object image that shows only the object from a virtual viewpoint, and a background image that shows the computer-generated background from the same viewpoint. It then generates a shadow image based on the shape of the foreground object and the lighting in the computer-generated space. Finally, it combines all three images to create a single image.

Abstract

An image processing apparatus has one or more memories storing instructions; and one or more processors executing the instructions to: acquire a foreground object image, the foreground object image being an image viewing a foreground object from a virtual viewpoint and including no background; acquire a background image rendered using computer graphics, the background image being an image viewing a CG space from the virtual viewpoint and including background; generate, based on two-dimensional information on a shape of the foreground object and information on a light in the CG space, a shadow image indicating a shadow of the foreground object corresponding to the CG space; and generate a combined image by combining the foreground object image, the background image, and the shadow image into a single image.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18186231)

Inventor Yasuharu HIRADO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that includes a learning unit and a generation unit. The learning unit divides a hierarchical structure of a teacher model into sub-structures and learns a feature extraction unit for each sub-structure based on input and output data. The generation unit then generates a student model with a hierarchical structure using the learned feature extraction units.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus comprises a learning unit configured to divide a hierarchical structure of a teacher model for obtaining a feature vector of input data into a plurality of sub-structures, and perform learning of a feature extraction unit corresponding to the sub-structure based on input data input to the sub-structure and output data output from the sub-structure based on the input data, and a generation unit configured to generate a student model having a hierarchical structure for obtaining a feature vector of input data using the feature extraction unit learned by the learning unit.

DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS USED FOR COLOR MATCHING BETWEEN REFERENCE IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND ADJUSTMENT IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR (18184780)

Inventor Masatsugu SASAKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a display control apparatus that is able to easily distinguish the residual color difference between multiple image pickup devices used in a particular location. The apparatus includes a memory device that stores a set of instructions and at least one processor that executes these instructions. It obtains an adjustment image from an adjustment image pickup device that performs color matching with a reference image pickup device. It then generates residual color difference information, which indicates the color difference that remains in the adjustment image compared to the reference image. Finally, it generates display information based on this residual color difference information.

Abstract

A display control apparatus that easily discriminates residual color difference between a plurality of image pickup apparatuses at a site where the image pickup apparatuses are used. The display control apparatus including a memory device that stores a set of instructions, and at least one processor that executes the set of instructions to obtain an adjustment image from an adjustment image pickup apparatus that performs predetermined color matching with a reference image pickup apparatus, generate residual color difference information showing color difference from a reference image picked up by the reference image pickup apparatus that remains in the adjustment image, and generate display information from the residual color difference information.

STORAGE APPARATUS, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS (18176584)

Inventor YOJI SHIMOYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a storage device that consists of a memory unit with an anti-fuse element and a resistance element connected in parallel to it. The device also includes an information writer that writes information into the anti-fuse element by repeatedly applying a signal to the memory unit. The interesting part is that the information writer adjusts the cycle of the signal based on the current value supplied to the memory unit.

Abstract

A storage apparatus, comprising a memory unit including an anti-fuse element and a resistance element connected in parallel to the anti-fuse element, and an information writer that writes information into the anti-fuse element by cyclically applying a signal to the memory unit, wherein the information writer changes a cycle of a signal to be applied to the memory unit on a basis of a current value supplied to the memory unit.

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT (18187755)

Inventor HIDEAKI ISHINO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device that converts light into electrical energy. It consists of a semiconductor layer with a pixel region and a shielded region. The shielded region is protected from light by a shielding layer. The device also includes a pad electrode and a structure between the semiconductor layer and a second surface. The semiconductor layer has a third surface in contact with the structure and a fourth surface. It has an opening that extends from the first surface to the electrode and a trench that extends from the third surface towards the fourth surface. The trench overlaps with the light shielding layer and is located between the opening and the pixel region.

Abstract

A photoelectric conversion device having a first surface and a second surface is provided. A semiconductor layer including a pixel region and a shielded region light-shielded by a shielding layer is arranged between the first surface and the second surface, the shielding layer is arranged between the first surface and the semiconductor layer, and a structure including a pad electrode is arranged between the second surface and the semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer includes a third surface in contact with the structure and a fourth surface, an opening extending from the first surface to the electrode and a trench extending from the third surface toward the fourth surface are arranged, the trench includes a portion arranged at least between the opening and the pixel region, and the portion is arranged so as to overlap the light shielding layer.

SOLID-STATE SECONDARY BATTERY (18329447)

Inventor HIROSHI TANIUCHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a type of solid-state secondary battery that consists of three main layers: an active material layer, an electrolyte layer, and a current collector layer. The active material layer contains particles that can store and release energy. The electrolyte layer facilitates the movement of ions between the active material particles. The current collector layer allows the flow of electrons. The active material layer is divided into two regions in terms of the specific surface area of the particles. One region has a lower specific surface area compared to the other region.

Abstract

A solid-state secondary battery includes an active material layer having a plurality of active material particles in a layer thickness direction, an electrolyte layer that performs transfer of active material ions with the active material particles, and a current collector layer that performs transfer of electrons with the active material particles. The active material layer has, in the layer thickness direction, a first region where a specific surface area of the active material particles is lower than that in another region in the layer thickness direction.

POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18313693)

Inventor TAKAHIRO SHICHINO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a power transmission apparatus that can wirelessly transmit power to multiple devices in different regions using coils. When there is an overlap between two regions, and a second device is placed in a specific area of the first region, the power transmission to the first device in that area is stopped by the first power transmission unit, and the second power transmission unit takes over to wirelessly transmit power to the first device.

Abstract

A power transmission apparatus includes a first power transmission unit configured to perform wireless power transmission to a power receiving apparatus in a first region by using at least one of a plurality of coils, a second power transmission unit configured to perform wireless power transmission to a power receiving apparatus in a second region by using at least one of the plurality of coils. In a case where, while the first power transmission unit performs wireless power transmission to a first power receiving apparatus in a common region where the first region and the second region overlap, a second power receiving apparatus is placed in a region of the first region other than the common region, the first power transmission unit stops the wireless power transmission to the first power receiving apparatus and the second power transmission unit performs wireless power transmission to the first power receiving apparatus.

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF COMMUNICATION APPARATUS (18331080)

Inventor YUKI FUJIMORI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a communication device that follows the IEEE802.11 standard. It has a first unit that sends multiple data frames to another device using multiple links. It also has a second unit that sends a request frame to the other device, asking for an acknowledgement (Ack) frame for the transmitted data frames. The device has a reception unit that receives the Ack frame from the other device after sending the request frame. The request frame includes information about the sequence numbers of the transmitted data frames on each link, and this information includes identification details that distinguish different groups of data frames with consecutive sequence numbers on each link.

Abstract

A communication apparatus compliant with the IEEE802.11 standard series comprises: first transmission unit configured to transmit a plurality of data frames to a communication partner apparatus using a plurality of links; second transmission unit configured to transmit, to the communication partner apparatus, a request frame that requests an acknowledgement (Ack) frame to the plurality of transmitted data frames; and reception unit configured to receive the Ack frame from the communication partner apparatus in response to transmitting the request frame, wherein the request frame includes sequence information about sequence numbers of a plurality of data frames transmitted on each link of the plurality of links, and the sequence information includes identification information that identifies at least one data frame group distinguished every series of data frames having consecutive sequence numbers out of the plurality of data frames transmitted on the each link.

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18177476)

Inventor HIROTAKA FUNAYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a system that manages the association between real-world feature quantities and identification information. This system is used to link virtual objects with the real world and display them. Additionally, the system also manages the permission settings for using these virtual objects based on the associated identification information.

Abstract

A system manages, in a case where feature quantities in a real world is managed in association with identification information, the feature quantities in the real world being used to link the virtual object with the real world to display the virtual object, a permission setting of use for the virtual object associated with the identification information are further managed.

IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (18190859)

Inventor WATARU HONJO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an imaging device that can communicate with another device using audio. The imaging device can establish a connection with the other device, accept a user's request to establish the connection, and then send a notification to the other device following the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) standard. This notification serves as a request to establish the connection between the two devices.

Abstract

An imaging apparatus capable of audio communication with a client apparatus in an established session with the client apparatus, the imaging apparatus establishing a session with the client apparatus, accepting a request for establishment of the session from a user, transmitting, in a case where the request for establishment of the session is accepted, a notification compliant with the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) standard to the client apparatus as a notification that requests establishment of the session.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18190829)

Inventor SATOSHI OKUMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that is connected to an image processing apparatus and a message communication service through a network. The apparatus has a transmission unit that can post notifications about received data on a message communication space of the service, where a user associated with the image processing apparatus is participating. It also has an execution unit that can process data transmitted as a response from the user to the message communication space.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus connected to an image processing apparatus and a message communication service via a network includes a transmission unit configured to perform transmission based on data received from the image processing apparatus in such a way as to post a notification concerning the received data on a message communication space of the message communication service in which a user registered while being associated with the image processing apparatus is participating, and an execution unit configured to, in a case where the information processing apparatus has received, from the message communication service, data transmitted as a response from the user to the message communication space after the notification is posted, execute processing that is based on the data transmitted as a response.

PAPER TYPE IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18128012)

Inventor KAZUSA MORIMOTO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device that can identify the type of paper inserted into it. It has a passage where the paper can be manually inserted, and a sensor that reads the surface of the paper. After reading one side of the paper, the device notifies the user to flip the paper and read the other side. Based on the readings from both sides, the device determines the type of paper.

Abstract

A paper type identification apparatus includes a passage configured to allow a sheet to be manually inserted thereinto, a reading sensor configured to read a surface of the sheet inserted into the passage and a controller configured to output a notification after reading a first surface of the sheet by the reading sensor. The notification is a notification to urge a user to read a second surface opposite to the first surface of the sheet by the reading sensor, and determine a type of the sheet based on a reading result of the first surface by the reading sensor and a reading result of the second surface by the reading sensor.

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18187947)

Inventor NAOKI MARUYAMA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an image processing system that can prevent the need for rescanning an image due to an obstructing object. The system reads an original document and generates a scanned image, which is then submitted to a management server. The system identifies areas in the scanned image where the pixel values are higher than a certain threshold and have a certain size. It then determines if these areas correspond to undesired objects that obstruct visibility. If an area is identified as an undesired object, the system notifies the user before submitting the scanned image to the management server.

Abstract

An image processing system capable of preventing resubmission of a scanned image from being required due to an undesired object which obstructs visibility. The image processing system includes a scanned image generation unit configured to read an original and generate a scanned image of the read original, and submits an image to a management server. A continuous pixel area which includes a plurality of pixels whose pixel values are higher than a predetermined density threshold value and has an area size equal to or larger than a predetermined value is identified from a scanned image. Whether or not the identified continuous pixel area is an area of an undesired object which obstructs visibility is determined. A continuous pixel area determined as the area of an undesired object is notified to a user before the scanned image is submitted to the management server.

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM ENABLING EASY CHECKING OF OCR ERROR IMAGE DATA, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18331224)

Inventor Shinsaku KOBAYASHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing system that helps users save time and effort when checking for errors in image data generated by an image forming apparatus. The system uses OCR (optical character recognition) to process the image data and stores it in a folder with a name based on the characters recognized by OCR. If the OCR result does not meet a certain condition, the system stores the image data in a different folder associated with the object.

Abstract

A image processing system which make it possible to reduce user time and effort in checking OCR error image data. The image processing system performs OCR processing on image data generated by an image forming apparatus in response to selection of an object by a user and stores the image data in a folder having a folder name formed by using a character string obtained by the OCR processing. The system includes a storage control unit configured to store the image data, in a case where the character string obtained by performing the OCR processing on the generated image data does not satisfy a predetermined condition, in a folder associated with the object.

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM (18188336)

Inventor YOSUKE KAGAWA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming system that consists of an information processing apparatus and an image forming apparatus. The information processing apparatus is responsible for outputting information related to a print job, while the image forming apparatus is capable of operating in different power modes. These power modes include a normal power mode and a power saving mode with reduced power consumption. The image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit that creates the image on a recording medium based on the print job, and an operation unit that allows the user to give instructions for image formation.

Abstract

An image forming system includes: an information processing apparatus configured to output information related to a print job to form an image on a recording medium, the image forming apparatus being configured to be operable in a plurality of power modes including a first normal power mode in which the information is output and a first power saving mode in which power consumption is less than the first normal power mode; and an image forming apparatus having: an image forming unit configured to form an image on the recording medium based on the print job output from the image processing apparatus, and an operation unit to be operated by a user to instruct to form the image by the image forming unit.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18188381)

Inventor Toru Ikeda

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a feature of an image forming apparatus that allows it to notify a chat service when it receives a FAX data. The apparatus can also schedule the forwarding of the received FAX data and inform the chat service about the scheduled time. If the user wants to make changes to the forwarding instructions, they can do so through the chat service, and the image forming apparatus will process the changes accordingly.

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, if an image forming apparatus receives a FAX data, the image forming apparatus posts a message to a chat service indicating that the FAX data has been received, and according to a setting of a forwarding destination of FAX data and scheduled forwarding time, the image forming apparatus posts a message indicating the scheduled forwarding time of the received FAX data. If the image forming apparatus receives an instruction related to forwarding the received FAX data (canceling, changing scheduled time, changing forwarding destination) via the chat service, the image forming apparatus performs processing related to the forwarding the received FAX data (canceling to forward processing, changing scheduled time processing, changing forwarding destination processing) based on the instruction.

WEARABLE CAMERA (18181441)

Inventor KAZUKI FUJII

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a wearable camera that is worn by a user. The camera includes a unit that captures images, a unit that emits light, an attachment unit for the user to wear the camera, and a movable unit. The movable unit allows the camera and light unit to be adjusted.

Abstract

A wearable camera worn and used by a user includes an imaging unit configured to capture an image of a subject, an irradiation unit configured to emit light in substantially parallel to an optical axis of the imaging unit, an attachment unit for attaching the wearable camera to the user, and a movable unit that is provided at a part of the attachment unit, wherein the imaging unit and the irradiation unit are arranged at the movable unit.

WEARABLE CAMERA (18189003)

Inventor FUZUKI KASUYA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a wearable camera that has an imaging unit, a light-emitting unit, a processor, and a memory. The camera can indicate which part of an image it is capturing by emitting light. It can also control the power supply to the light-emitting unit based on the state of the image it captures.

Abstract

A wearable camera includes an imaging unit, an irradiation unit that radiates light indicating an imaged portion to be imaged by the imaging unit, a processor, and a memory that stores instructions to be executed by the processor, wherein, when the stored instructions are executed, the wearable camera functions as a control unit that controls power to be supplied to the irradiation unit, and wherein the control unit controls the power to be supplied to the irradiation unit based on a state of an image acquired by the imaging unit.

CONTROL APPARATUS, LENS APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CAMERA SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18191379)

Inventor Kenta KOIWAI

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a control apparatus for a camera system that includes an image pickup apparatus and a lens apparatus. The control apparatus uses a set of instructions stored in memory and a processor to acquire information on the optical state of the lens apparatus. It then corrects defocus in the captured images caused by movement of the optical member in the lens apparatus using this information.

Abstract

A control apparatus is provided for a camera system that includes an image pickup apparatus including an image sensor and a lens apparatus including an optical system that includes at least one optical member for changing at least one of a tilt effect of tilting a focal plane relative to an imaging plane of the image sensor and a shift effect of moving an imaging range. The control apparatus includes at least one memory that stores a set of instructions, and at least one processor that executes the set of instructions to acquire information on an optical state of the optical system, and correct defocus caused by movement of the at least one optical member using the information on the optical state of the optical system.

CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18192816)

Inventor KOJI INOUE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a control apparatus that is used to control an optical system. The apparatus includes an acquiring unit that collects information about the position of the optical system based on an image signal. It also includes a predicting unit that uses the acquired position information to predict the in-focus position of the optical system. The acquiring unit uses interpolation processing to determine the position of the optical system within a certain range, which is equal to or wider than the time interval between the first and second frames of the image signal.

Abstract

A control apparatus includes an acquiring unit configured to acquire a position of an optical system based on an image signal, and a predicting unit configured to predict an in-focus position of the optical system based on the position acquired by the acquiring unit. The acquiring unit acquires the position of the optical system by performing interpolation processing in a range equal to or wider than an interval between first accumulation center time for a first frame in the image signal and second accumulation center time for a second frame in the image signal.

RESOURCE UNITS FOR UNASSOCIATED STATIONS AND GROUPED MULTI-USER TRANSMISSIONS IN 802.11AX NETWORKS (18302688)

Inventor Patrice NEZOU

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an invention that improves the use of resource units (RUs) in MU (multi-user) transmissions in an 802.11 ax network. It explains that an un-associated station can receive data frames over a downlink RU assigned to a specific AID (2045) that is reserved for stations not associated with the AP (access point). The AP can utilize a downlink RU that shares an allocation scheme feature of an uplink RU previously used by the un-associated station. Additionally, the AP can aggregate data frames addressed to multiple stations within the same downlink RU, such as to acknowledge frames previously received from those stations. The aggregated data frames can indicate which response RUs the addressee stations should use for the next multi-user uplink transmission to respond to the AP. These approaches are particularly useful for exchanging management frames and can expedite the association procedure for un-associated stations.

Abstract

The invention relates to improve use of resource units in MU transmissions of an 802.11 ax network. An un-associated station may receive data frames over a downlink resource unit, RU, assigned to an AID, e.g. 2045, reserved for stations not associated with the AP, The AP may use a downlink RU sharing an allocation scheme feature of an uplink RU previously used by the un-associated station. The AP may also aggregated data frames addressed to several stations within the same downlink RU, for instance to acknowledge frames previously received from the stations. The aggregated data frames may signal which respective response RUs the addressee stations should use for a next multi-user uplink transmission to respond to the AP. These approaches particularly applies to the exchange of management frames for instance to speed up the association procedure of un-associated stations.

ELECTRONIC MODULE AND APPARATUS (18187311)

Inventor KOJI NOGUCHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an electronic module that consists of a rigid printed circuit member, a flexible printed wiring member, and a solder member. The first electrode is on the rigid printed circuit member, and the second electrode is on the flexible printed wiring member. The solder member has three portions. The first portion is connected to the first electrode, the second portion is located between the first and third portions, and the third portion is connected to the second electrode. The second region of the first electrode partially overlaps the leading edge of the second electrode in one direction, while in another direction, the second portion of the solder member is continuous with the first and third portions. The height of the third portion from a reference surface is higher than the height of the second portion but lower than the height of the first portion.

Abstract

An electronic module includes a rigid printed circuit member having a first electrode, a flexible printed wiring member having a second electrode, and a solder member having first, second, and third portions. A first direction is perpendicular to, and a second direction is parallel to, a joined surface between the first electrode and the solder member. In the first direction, a second region of the first electrode partially overlaps a leading edge of the second electrode. In the second direction, the second portion is located between the first portion and the third portion and is continuous to each of the first portion and the third portion. A height of the third portion from a reference surface including the joined surface is larger than a height of the second portion from the reference surface and is smaller than a height of the first portion from the reference surface.

ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT, LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ILLUMINATION APPARATUS, MOVING OBJECT, AND IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS (18190780)

Inventor TAKAYUKI ITO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an organic light-emitting element that consists of a first electrode, an organic compound layer, and a second electrode. The organic compound layer contains a charge transport layer, which is composed of three layers in a specific order: the first charge transport layer, the second charge transport layer, and the third charge transport layer. These layers satisfy certain formulas (Formulas 1 and 2) as mentioned in the abstract.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an organic light-emitting element including a first electrode, an organic compound layer, and a second electrode, wherein the organic compound layer includes a charge transport layer, and the charge transport layer includes a first charge transport layer, a second charge transport layer, and a third charge transport layer in this order, and the first charge transport layer, the second charge transport layer, and the third charge transport layer satisfy Formulas (1) and (2) below: