SONY GROUP CORPORATION patent applications on March 20th, 2025
Patent Applications by SONY GROUP CORPORATION on March 20th, 2025
SONY GROUP CORPORATION: 19 patent applications
SONY GROUP CORPORATION has applied for patents in the areas of A61B5/374 (1), H04N23/667 (1), H04W52/24 (1), H04W84/06 (1), H04W52/02 (1) A61B5/374 (1), H04B17/345 (1), H04W74/085 (1), H04W64/00 (1), H04W52/24 (1)
With keywords such as: device, unit, communication, signal, information, image, wireless, terminal, user, and transmission in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by SONY GROUP CORPORATION
Inventor(s): RYO SASAKI of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation, MAO KATSUHARA of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation, KAZUNARI YOSHIFUJI of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): A61B5/374, A61B5/00, A61B5/291
CPC Code(s): A61B5/374
Abstract: to provide a biological information acquiring system, a biological information acquiring apparatus, and an information processing apparatus that make it possible to estimate biological information with a high degree of accuracy. a biological information acquiring system according to the present technology includes a plurality of potential measurement sections and a second signal processor. each of the plurality of potential measurement sections includes a reference electrode, a measurement electrode, a biological signal generator, an analog-digital converter, and a first signal processor. the reference electrode is arranged on a measurement-target living body. the measurement electrode is arranged on the living body. the biological signal generator generates a biological signal from a difference between a potential of the reference electrode and a potential of the measurement electrode. the analog-digital converter digitally converts the biological signal. the first signal processor calculates a first feature amount using the digitally converted biological signal. the second signal processor calculates a second feature amount used to estimate a state of the living body, using the first feature amounts respectively calculated by the first signal processors respectively included in the plurality of potential measurement sections.
Inventor(s): HIROSHI MORITA of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation, KAZUAKI TOBA of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation, MASANARI YAMAMOTO of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): G01M11/02, G02B6/32
CPC Code(s): G01M11/02
Abstract: it is made possible to satisfactorily determine whether or not the light diameter of collimated light is within a defined range in a double mode.
Inventor(s): HIROSHI MORITA of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation, KAZUAKI TOBA of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation, MASANARI YAMAMOTO of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): G01M11/02, G02B6/32
CPC Code(s): G01M11/02
Abstract: a light intensity distribution of collimated light including components of a fundamental mode and a first-order mode is acquired by a light intensity distribution acquisition section. a light intensity line corresponding to a predetermined light intensity lower than a maximum intensity of light intensity is acquired by a light intensity line acquisition section in reference to the light intensity distribution. the ratio of inclusion of the light intensity line in an annular region between a first circle and a second circle larger than the first circle with an optical axis of the collimated light in a center in an entire circular region centered on the optical axis of the collimated light is calculated by a ratio calculation section. further, it is determined by a determination section whether or not the light diameter of the collimated light is within a defined range, in reference to the ratio.
20250093955. INPUT DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(sony group corporation)
Inventor(s): Ikuo YAMANO of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation, Kunihito SAWAI of KANAGAWA JP for sony group corporation, Keijiroh Nagano of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation, Kei TAKAHASHI of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): G06F3/01, G06F3/02, G06F3/0346, G06F3/0354, G06F3/038
CPC Code(s): G06F3/014
Abstract: there is provided an input device, a system, and a control method capable of performing an operation input that is more natural, less burdensome, and less bothersome in operations in daily life. the input device includes a ring-shaped main body portion to be mounted on a finger of a user; one or more sensors that are provided in the main body portion and that detect information regarding an operation input by another finger; a communication unit that performs wireless communication with an external device; and a control unit that performs control to transmit the information regarding the operation input detected by the one or more sensors to the external device by the communication unit.
Inventor(s): Hideyuki ONO of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): G06Q30/0251, G06F16/00, G06Q30/0601, G06Q50/00
CPC Code(s): G06Q30/0255
Abstract: the present disclosure describes a communication system that includes communication circuitry and processing circuitry. the processing circuitry is configured to collect a piece of user information of a user via the communication circuitry, analyze the collected piece of user information to obtain a user preference of the user, and identify a piece of advertisement as targeting the user according to the user preference. the processing circuitry is further configured to generate a guidance message based on reason of promotion information stored in association with the piece of advertisement, transmit the guidance message to a client terminal of the user, and transmit the piece of advertisement to the client terminal. the guidance message and the piece of advertisement are to be output as vocalized speeches of a voice agent of the client terminal.
Inventor(s): SHO KAGAMI of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation, JUN GOMITA of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation, MASAYA KANEKO of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): G06T7/70, G06F3/14, G06T19/00
CPC Code(s): G06T7/70
Abstract: the present disclosure relates to a terminal device, a position posture estimation method, and a program that enable environment-independent display of ar content. a position estimation unit estimates an absolute position posture of an own device on the basis of a correspondence between a three-dimensional position included in object data of an object of interest to which a user pays attention and a position, on a camera image of the user, of the object of interest appearing in the camera image. the technology according to the present disclosure is applicable to, for example, an ar device that displays ar content on images of a real space.
Inventor(s): Jun GOMITA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): G06T7/73
CPC Code(s): G06T7/74
Abstract: comprehensive sensing in a predetermined space is more effectively and more efficiently assisted. a program is provided for causing a computer to function as an information processing device including an output control unit that controls output of support information for assisting comprehensive sensing in a predetermined space, in which the output control unit performs output control of the support information, on the basis of a positional relationship between a feature point detected from acquired sensing information and a set reference point.
Inventor(s): HISASHI KOBIKI of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): G06T15/00
CPC Code(s): G06T15/00
Abstract: an information processing system () includes a base coefficient learning unit () and a map coefficient learning unit (). the base coefficient learning unit () learns a base coefficient (bc) by using a plurality of image data sets (ds) including a first image data set corresponding to a first scene and a second image data set corresponding to a second scene. the map coefficient learning unit () transfers a learning result of the base coefficient (bc) and performs transfer learning of a first map coefficient based on the first image data set. the map coefficient learning unit () transfers the learning result of the base coefficient (bc) and performs transfer learning of a second map coefficient based on the second image data set.
Inventor(s): Hiroshi MORITA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): G11B5/592, G11B5/29, G11B5/706, G11B5/78, G11B5/84
CPC Code(s): G11B5/5928
Abstract: [object] to provide a technology for writing a servo pattern that can be accurately read even when a data write head is disposed so as to be inclined with respect to a width direction of a magnetic tape, and the like.
Inventor(s): Hiroshi MORITA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): G11B5/592, G11B5/29, G11B5/706, G11B5/78, G11B5/84
CPC Code(s): G11B5/5928
Abstract: [solving means] a servo recording apparatus according to the present technology includes: a servo write head. the servo write head writes a first servo pattern and a second servo pattern to a plurality of servo bands of a magnetic tape, the first servo pattern and the second servo pattern being asymmetric with respect to a width direction of the magnetic tape, the magnetic tape being used in a data recording apparatus that includes a data write head disposed such that a longitudinal direction of the data write head is inclined with respect to the width direction of the magnetic tape by a first head azimuth angle.
Inventor(s): Shuhei YAMAGUCHI of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Gyongsok SONG of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Hideki WATANABE of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Rintaro KODA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation, Yasutaka HIGA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation, Tatsuya MATOU of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H01S5/042, H01S5/183, H01S5/42
CPC Code(s): H01S5/04256
Abstract: provided is a surface emitting laser capable of increasing the size of a light emitting portion while curbing an increase in size as a whole.
Inventor(s): Shuhei YAMAGUCHI of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Gyongsok SONG of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Hideki WATANABE of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Rintaro KODA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation, Yasutaka HIGA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation, Tatsuya MATOU of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H01S5/042, H01S5/183, H01S5/42
CPC Code(s): H01S5/04256
Abstract: a surface emitting laser according to the present technology includes: a first structure that includes a first multilayer reflector; a second structure that includes a second multilayer reflector; an active layer that is disposed between the first and second structures; a first electrode that is electrically connected to the first structure; and a second electrode that is electrically connected to the second structure, and the first and second electrodes are provided in the second structure in a state where the first and second electrodes are insulated from each other. according to the surface emitting laser of the present technology, it is possible to provide a surface emitting laser capable of increasing the size of a light emitting portion while curbing an increase in size as a whole.
Inventor(s): Kosuke AIO of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation, Ken TANAKA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H04B7/0417, H04B7/06, H04W24/10
CPC Code(s): H04B7/0417
Abstract: the present technology relates to a wireless communication device and method, and a wireless communication terminal capable of reducing a processing time. the wireless communication device causes a wireless transmission unit to transmit a reference signal in a known pattern addressed to a wireless communication terminal in coordination with one or more other wireless communication devices, generates a request signal for requesting a second measurement result simpler than a first measurement result of the reference signal from the wireless communication terminal, and causes the wireless transmission unit to transmit the request signal. the present technology can be applied to a communication system.
Inventor(s): Chaitanya TUMULA of Åkarp SE for sony group corporation, Erik BENGTSSON of Eslöv SE for sony group corporation, Fredrik RUSEK of Eslöv SE for sony group corporation, Jose FLORDELIS of Lund SE for sony group corporation, Kun ZHAO of Malmö SE for sony group corporation, Olof ZANDER of Södra Sandby SE for sony group corporation, Ying ZHINONG of Lund SE for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H04B17/345, H04W28/02
CPC Code(s): H04B17/345
Abstract: a method is disclosed performed by a network node of a communications network, for improving communication by a wireless device, wd. the method comprises transmitting, to the wd, a message indicating that a change of an interference state in the communications network will occur.
Inventor(s): Masaru IKEDA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H04N19/117, H04N19/105, H04N19/176, H04N19/82
CPC Code(s): H04N19/117
Abstract: a decoding unit decodes a bitstream including a parameter set in which the maximum number of the number of parameter sets referenced as the adaptive loop filter is defined as a fixed value to generate a decoded image. the filter unit references the parameter set decoded by the decoding unit and applies the adaptive loop filter to the decoded image generated by the decoding unit. the present technology can be applied to, for example, an image processing system that performs image processing using an adaptive loop filter.
Inventor(s): Junichi TANAKA of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H04N19/124, H04N19/103, H04N19/126, H04N19/157, H04N19/174, H04N19/31, H04N19/44, H04N19/463, H04N19/50, H04N19/70
CPC Code(s): H04N19/124
Abstract: an image processing device including an acquiring section configured to acquire quantization matrix parameters from an encoded stream in which the quantization matrix parameters defining a quantization matrix are set within a parameter set which is different from a sequence parameter set and a picture parameter set, a setting section configured to set, based on the quantization matrix parameters acquired by the acquiring section, a quantization matrix which is used when inversely quantizing data decoded from the encoded stream, and an inverse quantization section configured to inversely quantize the data decoded from the encoded stream using the quantization matrix set by the setting section.
Inventor(s): Masashi MURAKITA of Chiba JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H04N23/50, H04N23/667, H04N23/67, H04N23/73
CPC Code(s): H04N23/555
Abstract: an endoscope system includes an imaging device to which an insertion unit is connected, the imaging device receiving light guided through the insertion unit by an image sensor to capture an image; and a control device that controls the imaging device, in which the control device includes one or more processors and one or more storage devices storing a program, and the processor executes the program to: determine a size of an observation area different from a vignetting area generated on the image sensor by the insertion unit at least twice or more; and perform parameter change processing based on a determination result on the basis of a comparison result of comparison of two or more determination results. the present technology can be applied to, for example, an endoscope system using a surgical endoscope.
Inventor(s): Mingtuo ZHOU of Shanghai CN for sony group corporation, Min LIU of Beijing CN for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H04W40/04, H04W52/02, H04W84/06
CPC Code(s): H04W40/04
Abstract: an electronic device includes a processing circuit, and is configured to: determine one or more candidate relay devices of a user equipment; sort the one or more candidate relay devices according to energy collection capability of the one or more candidate relay devices so as to generate an ordered set of the candidate relay devices; and send the ordered set of the candidate relay devices to the user equipment, such that the user equipment determines a relay device according to the ordered set of the candidate relay devices and communicates with a satellite device by using the relay device, wherein each candidate relay device converts the collected energy into electric energy to supply power to the candidate relay device.
20250097853. COMMUNICATION DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(sony group corporation)
Inventor(s): Yusuke TANAKA of Tokyo JP for sony group corporation, Hiroshi SHIGENO of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Takanobu OHNUMA of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Koki IWAI of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Riku INADA of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H04W52/24
CPC Code(s): H04W52/24
Abstract: the present technology relates to a communication device capable of improving a system throughput. provided is a communication device including a control unit that transmits a second signal including a transmission request for a first signal for measuring reception power or propagation loss to another communication device, receives the first signal transmitted from the other communication device, measures the reception power or the propagation loss on the basis of the received first signal, and controls transmission power on the basis of the measured reception power or propagation loss. the present technology can be applied to, for example, a wireless lan system.
Inventor(s): MASANORI SATO of TOKYO JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H04W64/00
CPC Code(s): H04W64/00
Abstract: a reception success rate of a signal transmitted from a terminal in a satellite receiving station is improved. a terminal positioning unit acquires a terminal position that is a current position of the terminal and current time. a satellite positioning unit acquires a satellite position that is a current position of the satellite receiving station on the basis of the current time. a transmission period determination unit determines a transmission period on the basis of the terminal position and the satellite position. a wireless resource determination unit determines a transmission timing and a transmission frequency as wireless resources on the basis of the current time, a terminal identifier of the terminal, and the determined transmission period. a transmission control unit controls wireless transmission in accordance with the determined transmission timing and transmission frequency.
Inventor(s): Shigeru SUGAYA of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Yuichi MORIOKA of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation, Takeshi ITAGAKI of Saitama JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H04W74/0833, H04W72/0446, H04W72/1268, H04W72/21, H04W72/541, H04W74/00, H04W84/12
CPC Code(s): H04W74/085
Abstract: a communication apparatus, including a communication unit configured to transmit a trigger frame including sub area information in which a sub area is specified from a resource area including wireless communication resources selectable as uplink resources and receive a response frame to the trigger frame.
Inventor(s): Seiichiro Jinta of Kanagawa JP for sony group corporation
IPC Code(s): H10K59/121, G09G3/20, G09G3/3233, H01L27/12, H01L29/49, H01L29/786, H10K50/13, H10K59/12, H10K59/131, H10K59/35, H10K59/38, H10K102/00
CPC Code(s): H10K59/1213
Abstract: there is provided a display device including: a light emitting element; and a drive transistor (drtr) that includes a coupling section (w) and a plurality of channel sections (ch) coupled in series through the coupling section (w), wherein the drive transistor (drtr) is configured to supply a drive current to the light emitting element.
SONY GROUP CORPORATION patent applications on March 20th, 2025
- SONY GROUP CORPORATION
- A61B5/374
- A61B5/00
- A61B5/291
- CPC A61B5/374
- Sony group corporation
- G01M11/02
- G02B6/32
- CPC G01M11/02
- G06F3/01
- G06F3/02
- G06F3/0346
- G06F3/0354
- G06F3/038
- CPC G06F3/014
- G06Q30/0251
- G06F16/00
- G06Q30/0601
- G06Q50/00
- CPC G06Q30/0255
- G06T7/70
- G06F3/14
- G06T19/00
- CPC G06T7/70
- G06T7/73
- CPC G06T7/74
- G06T15/00
- CPC G06T15/00
- G11B5/592
- G11B5/29
- G11B5/706
- G11B5/78
- G11B5/84
- CPC G11B5/5928
- H01S5/042
- H01S5/183
- H01S5/42
- CPC H01S5/04256
- H04B7/0417
- H04B7/06
- H04W24/10
- CPC H04B7/0417
- H04B17/345
- H04W28/02
- CPC H04B17/345
- H04N19/117
- H04N19/105
- H04N19/176
- H04N19/82
- CPC H04N19/117
- H04N19/124
- H04N19/103
- H04N19/126
- H04N19/157
- H04N19/174
- H04N19/31
- H04N19/44
- H04N19/463
- H04N19/50
- H04N19/70
- CPC H04N19/124
- H04N23/50
- H04N23/667
- H04N23/67
- H04N23/73
- CPC H04N23/555
- H04W40/04
- H04W52/02
- H04W84/06
- CPC H04W40/04
- H04W52/24
- CPC H04W52/24
- H04W64/00
- CPC H04W64/00
- H04W74/0833
- H04W72/0446
- H04W72/1268
- H04W72/21
- H04W72/541
- H04W74/00
- H04W84/12
- CPC H04W74/085
- H10K59/121
- G09G3/20
- G09G3/3233
- H01L27/12
- H01L29/49
- H01L29/786
- H10K50/13
- H10K59/12
- H10K59/131
- H10K59/35
- H10K59/38
- H10K102/00
- CPC H10K59/1213