CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA patent applications on July 25th, 2024

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Patent Applications by CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on July 25th, 2024

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA: 49 patent applications

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA has applied for patents in the areas of G06F3/12 (8), H04N1/00 (4), G06V10/60 (2), H04W84/12 (2), G06T3/40 (2) B01F31/85 (2), A61L2/28 (1), G06T5/73 (1), G06T17/00 (1), G06V30/416 (1)

With keywords such as: unit, image, apparatus, surface, information, portion, processing, lens, configured, and display in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

20240245822. STERILIZATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, STERILIZATION MANAGEMENT METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA of Shizuoka (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): A61L2/28, G06K7/14, G06K19/07

CPC Code(s): A61L2/28



Abstract: a first wireless device (wd) is installed at a known position, and a second wd is attached to a target of a sterilization process. a reading apparatus attempts reading identification information from wds, and measures a relative amount of movement from a reference position using a self-localization technique. an estimation unit of a system estimates a position of the target based on the relative amount of movement of the reading apparatus from a time point when the first identification information has been read from the first wd to a time point when the second identification information has been read from the second wd. a database stores position information representing an estimated position of the target and sterilization-related information. the estimated position of the target selected based on the sterilization-related information is notified to a user based on the position information.


20240246045. DEVICE FOR GENERATING OZONE-CONTAINING ULTRAFINE BUBBLE LIQUID, AND METHOD FOR GENERATING OZONE-CONTAINING ULTRAFINE BUBBLE LIQUID_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): IKUO NAKAZAWA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, TAKAHARU AOTANI of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, YOHEI MASADA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B01F31/85, B01F23/237, B01F23/2375, B01F101/00, C02F1/32, C02F1/78

CPC Code(s): B01F31/85



Abstract: provided are a device for generating an ozone-containing ufb liquid and a method for generating the ozone-containing ufb liquid, which enable the generation of the ozone-containing ufb liquid that can be stored long-term at a high concentration. to this end, an ultrafine bubble liquid containing ultrafine bubbles is generated by applying energy to a liquid and ejecting the liquid from an ejecting port having a small diameter, and the generated ultrafine bubble liquid is irradiated with ultraviolet ray.


20240246046. METHOD FOR PRODUCING ULTRAFINE-BUBBLE-CONTAINING LIQUID AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ULTRAFINE-BUBBLE-CONTAINING LIQUID_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOHEI MASADA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, TAKAHARU AOTANI of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, IKUO NAKAZAWA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B01F31/85, A61K9/107, A61K31/7036, B01F23/232, B01F25/452, C02F1/68, C02F1/74, C02F103/04

CPC Code(s): B01F31/85



Abstract: a method for producing an ultrafine-bubble-containing liquid includes: supplying a liquid containing at least one substance selected from a group stated below to a liquid supply region where an ejection orifice forming member in which an ejection orifice with a minute diameter is formed is disposed; and ejecting the liquid from the ejection orifice as a droplet by causing a pressure application unit in contact with the liquid to apply pressure to the liquid supplied to the liquid supply region. the group consists of a thermally denaturing material, inorganic salts, amino acids and their salts, carbohydrates/sugars and their salts, organic polymers and their salts, inorganic polymers and their salts, a dispersion, and an organic liquid.


20240246338. LIQUID DISCHARGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): ASUKA HORIE of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B41J2/14, B41J2/16

CPC Code(s): B41J2/14274



Abstract: a liquid discharging head includes a discharge port, an electric wiring substrate, a first resin, a support member, and an element substrate having first and second surfaces, an energy generating element, and a terminal. the discharge port is provided on the first surface, and the terminal is provided on the second surface. when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the second surface, the element substrate includes a first region in which the discharge port is provided and a second region provided along one side of the element substrate and having a thickness thinner than that of the first region. the terminal is provided in the second region. the first resin covers a connection portion between the terminal and an electric wiring substrate. a second resin is disposed to be in contact with the first resin and the support member in a region overlapping the second region.


20240246343. LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): AKIHIRO TOMIDA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, TOSHIMITSU DANZUKA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, KEITA ISHIMI of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, TAKAO OGATA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, RIE TAKEKOSHI of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, AKIKO AICHI of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B41J2/18, B41J2/045, B41J2/165, B41J2/175

CPC Code(s): B41J2/18



Abstract: it is intended to excellently maintain a discharge characteristic of a discharge head. a liquid discharge apparatus includes a discharge head including a nozzle for discharging liquid, a circulation unit capable of circulating liquid through a circulation flow path including the discharge head, a cap unit capable of capping a nozzle surface of the discharge head where the nozzle is formed, and a control unit for controlling the discharge head, the circulation unit, and the cap unit. in a case where anomaly is detected and the cap unit cannot cap the nozzle surface, the control unit causes the circulation unit to circulate liquid through the circulation flow path.


20240246487. IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, MOVABLE APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yoshinobu IIDA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60R1/26, B60R11/02

CPC Code(s): B60R1/26



Abstract: an image processing system includes: a rear image acquisition unit configured to acquire a rear image of a movable apparatus; a display unit configured to display the rear image from the rear image acquisition unit; a path calculation unit configured to calculate an avoidance path for avoiding an obstacle in front; and a display control unit configured to cause the display unit to display a rear image of a predetermined angle of field acquired by the rear image acquisition unit when the path calculation unit determines that there is no path in which the obstacle in front is able to avoided or the movable apparatus enters a path into which the movable apparatus is not allowed to intrude.


20240246885. METHOD OF PRODUCING HYDROCARBON AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING HYDROCARBON_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Miki Itoh of Yokohama-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Hironao Sajiki of Gifu-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Yoshinari Sawama of Gifu-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Miki Niikawa of Gifu-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Kwihwan Park of Gifu-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): C07C1/02, B01J10/00, B01J19/00, B01J19/18, B01J19/28, C07C1/12, C07C9/04

CPC Code(s): C07C1/02



Abstract: a hydrocarbon is produced by applying mechanical energy to a metal body containing stainless steel by solid-solid contact so that a contact pressure per unit area is 30 kpa or more, in the presence of a gas containing carbon dioxide and a hydrogen source, thereby adding hydrogen to carbon dioxide. further, a hydrocarbon is produced by providing a reaction vessel for applying mechanical energy to a metal body by solid-solid contact in the presence of a gas containing carbon dioxide and a hydrogen source, a gas introduction unit for introducing the gas containing carbon dioxide to the reaction vessel, a hydrogen source introduction unit for introducing the hydrogen source to the reaction vessel, and a gas discharge unit for discharging a gas containing the hydrocarbon produced in the reaction vessel, and adding hydrogen to the carbon dioxide in the reaction vessel.


20240247137. RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Akira Yane of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Kento Tsuda of Yokohama-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Daisuke Tanaka of Yokohama-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): C08L23/08, C08K3/013, C08K3/04

CPC Code(s): C08L23/08



Abstract: a resin molded article including an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin and carbon black as primary components. after the resin molded article is heated from 25 degrees celsius to 100 degrees celsius and then cooled to 25 degrees celsius, the shrinkage factor of the resin molded article at 25 degrees celsius cooled after heated to 100 degrees celsius relative to the resin molded article at 25 degrees celsius before heated is less than or equal to 2.0%.


20240248220. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Iori YOSHIDA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G01T1/29, A61B6/46

CPC Code(s): G01T1/2992



Abstract: an image processing apparatus for processing a radiation image, includes: a reception unit configured to receive processing information obtained by processing of the radiation image by an external processing apparatus; and a display control unit configured to control displaying at least one of a reception status of the processing information and a determination result of the reception status on a display unit.


20240248281. LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKEHIKO SATO of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B7/10

CPC Code(s): G02B7/10



Abstract: a lens apparatus includes an optical system including at least one movable lens unit that moves along an optical axis of the optical system and at least one fixed lens unit that does not move along the optical axis, an operation member disposed outside at least part of the optical system in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis and operable by a user, and a driving unit configured to be controlled according to an operation of the operation member, to drive the movable lens unit. a predetermined inequality is satisfied.


20240248287. ZOOM LENS AND IMAGING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YASUAKI HAGIWARA of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B15/14, G02B15/16

CPC Code(s): G02B15/1441



Abstract: a zoom lens comprises a first lens unit having a positive refractive power, a second lens unit having a negative refractive power, a third lens unit having a positive refractive power, and a subsequent group including three or more lens units, arranged in this order from an object side toward an image side, wherein in zooming from a wide angle end toward a telephoto end, the first lens unit, the third lens unit and all the lens units of the subsequent group move toward the object side, and the second lens unit moves in a trajectory that is convex toward the image side, and wherein predetermined inequalities are satisfied.


20240248296. OPTICAL SYSTEM AND DISPLAY APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yu MIYAJIMA of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Keigo YARITA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Yuma KOBAYASHI of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Kazuto ISHIDA of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B25/00

CPC Code(s): G02B25/001



Abstract: an optical system through which light from a display surface is guided to a pupil surface includes, in order from a pupil surface side to a display surface side, a first optical system, a first transmissive reflective member having a first transmissive reflective surface that is a curved surface, a second optical system, a second transmissive reflective member having a second transmissive reflective surface that is a curved surface, and a third optical system. a lens closest to the display surface in the first optical system and a lens disposed closest to the pupil surface in the second optical system are cemented with each other via the first transmissive reflective member. a lens closest to the display surface in the second optical system and a lens disposed closest to the pupil surface in the third optical system are cemented with each other via the second transmissive reflective member.


20240248300. OPTICAL SYSTEM AND DISPLAY APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Keigo YARITA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Yu MIYAJIMA of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Kazuto ISHIDA of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Yuma KOBAYASHI of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B27/00, G02B13/18

CPC Code(s): G02B27/0081



Abstract: an optical system includes, in order from a pupil surface side to a display surface side, a first lens having a first transmissive reflective surface on the pupil surface side, a second lens, and a third lens having a second transmissive reflective surface on the display surface side. the second lens is cemented with the first or third lens. the light beam from the display surface transmits through the second transmissive reflective surface, transmits through the third, second, and first lenses in this order, is reflected by the first transmissive reflective surface, transmits through the first, second, and third lenses in this order, is reflected by the second transmissive reflective surface, transmits through the third, second, and first lenses in this order, transmits through the first transmissive reflective surface, and enters the pupil surface.


20240248321. OPTICAL SYSTEM AND DISPLAY APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yuma KOBAYASHI of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Yu MIYAJIMA of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Kazuto ISHIDA of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Keigo YARITA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B27/28

CPC Code(s): G02B27/283



Abstract: an optical system is configured to guide a light beam from a display surface to a pupil surface, and includes, in order from a pupil surface side to a display surface side, a first lens having a first transmissive reflective surface on the display surface side, a second lens, and a third lens having a second transmissive reflective surface on the pupil surface side. a quarter waveplate is provided to a surface on the pupil surface side of the second lens. the second lens and the third lens are spaced apart from each other. the light beam from the display surface transmits through the third lens and the second lens in this order, is reflected by the first transmissive reflective surface toward the display surface, transmits through the second lens, and is reflected toward the pupil surface by the second transmissive reflective surface, transmits through the second lens and the first lens in this order, and enters the pupil surface.


20240248371. LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SHU ITO of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03B5/04, G02B7/04, G03B13/34

CPC Code(s): G03B5/04



Abstract: a lens apparatus includes an optical system including a first optical member included in a first lens unit disposed closest to an object and movable in a direction including a component orthogonal to an optical axis during image stabilization, and a second optical member different from the first optical member, a first driving unit configured to move the first optical member, and a second driving unit configured to move the second optical member. the first driving unit and the second driving unit are disposed so as not to overlap each other when viewed along the optical axis of the optical system. a position, of at least part of the second driving unit, in a direction along the optical axis overlaps a position of the first lens unit, in the direction along the optical axis.


20240248393. IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, DETERMINING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOUSUKE KONDO of Tochigi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03F7/00

CPC Code(s): G03F7/0002



Abstract: an imprint method of performing an imprint process of forming a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate by using a mold, the method including determining, before performing the imprint process, by using a function including, as variables, a pressure value applied to the mold, a pressure value applied to the substrate, and a relative tilt amount between the mold and the substrate, and expressing a contact position between the mold and the imprint material on the substrate, pressure values to be applied to the mold and the substrate, respectively, by a deformation unit and a relative tilt amount between the mold and the substrate to be adjusted by an adjustment unit such that a contact position to start a contact between the mold and the imprint material on the substrate matches a target position.


20240248421. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD, THAT CONTROL CHARGING VOLTAGE ACCORDING TO POSITIONS OF DEVELOPING ROLLER_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROKO KATAGIRI of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, SHINJI KATAGIRI of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, KOJI AN of Saitama (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, TAKASHI MUKAI of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G15/02

CPC Code(s): G03G15/0266



Abstract: an image forming operation forms an image on a transfer target in a state in which a developing member is located at a first position where a developer is supplied to an image bearing member and a first charging voltage is applied to a charging unit. the image forming operation is followed by: a first rotating operation of rotating the image bearing member in a state in which the developing member is located at the first position and a second charging voltage smaller in absolute value than the first charging voltage is applied; and a second rotating operation of rotating the image bearing member in a state in which the developing member is located at a second position where the developer is not supplied to the image bearing member and a third charging voltage smaller in absolute value than the second charging voltage is applied.


20240248422. DEVELOPER SUPPLYING CONTAINER_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): RYOTO SEKI of Chiba (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G15/08

CPC Code(s): G03G15/0877



Abstract: a developer supplying container includes a rotary cylindrical accommodating portion including an opening portion formed at one end portion of the accommodating portion in a rotation-axis direction, and a developer discharging portion including a connection portion and a discharging outlet. the connection portion includes a first separation portion and a second separation portion separated from each other in a direction intersecting with the rotation-axis direction. the accommodating portion includes a first engaging portion formed in an outer circumferential surface of the one end portion covered by the connection portion. at least one of the first separation portion and the second separation portion includes a second engaging portion configured to engage with the first engaging portion when the one end portion of the accommodating portion is covered by the connection portion, and prevent the connection portion from being disconnected from the accommodating portion in the rotation-axis direction.


20240248428. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Ryotaro Okuzono of Toride-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G15/00

CPC Code(s): G03G15/5004



Abstract: an image forming apparatus includes a detection unit configured to detect an object and a power-supply control unit. the power-supply control unit shifts the image forming apparatus to a second power state, in response to a lapse of a predetermined time following no detection of the object, when a job has not been executed until the detection unit detects no object, after the power-supply control unit shifts the image forming apparatus to the first power state. the power-supply control unit shifts the image forming apparatus to the second power state before a lapse of the predetermined time, when a job has been executed until the detection unit detects no object, after the power-supply control unit shifts the image forming apparatus to the first power state.


20240248431. DEVELOPER SUPPLY CONTAINER AND DEVELOPER SUPPLYING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hiromasa Katayama of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Manabu Jimba of Tsukuba-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Akihito Kamura of Nagareyama-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Katsuya Murakami of Toride-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G21/16, G03G15/08

CPC Code(s): G03G21/1647



Abstract: an engaging portion is provided which is engageable with a portion-to-be-engaged a displaceable integrally with a developer receiving portion with a mounting operation of a developer supply container to displace in an upward direction u to bring a receiving opening into communication with a discharge opening. an engaging portion includes a first engagement surface extending in the upward direction u as going toward a developer accommodating portion of the developer supply container , and a second engagement surface provided at a position closer to the developer accommodating portion than the first engagement surface . when the receiving opening in communication with a shutter opening, a height of an end of the first engagement surface close to the developer accommodating portion is higher than the second engagement surface


20240248653. SYSTEM AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SATOSHI TAMURA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/121



Abstract: a system identifies, based on a predetermined error occurring in an image processing apparatus, a plurality of parts each having a possibility of eliminating the predetermined error by being replaced, determines a failure possibility of each of the identified plurality of parts, calculates a failure cause probability of each of the identified plurality of parts based on field results, and provides data for performing a display including parts information including those results.


20240248655. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): KEISUKE NIIMOTO of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1224



Abstract: an image forming apparatus includes: a request unit that requests, of a server, information concerning a first service and a second service which are executable by the image forming apparatus; and a control unit that controls the request to the server in a case where the request to the server by the request unit is repeated. the control unit controls the request to the server so that the request to the server is made at a frequency determined based on information indicating a contract state concerning the first service executable by the image forming apparatus.


20240248657. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIDEHARU SAWADA of Chiba (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12, H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): G06F3/123



Abstract: an information processing apparatus gives an update notification of a firmware of the image printing apparatus and an update notification of a printer driver necessary for the information processing apparatus. the information processing apparatus having a driver that causes the image printing apparatus to execute image printing, includes: a driver information obtaining unit configured to obtain information on firmware update of the image printing apparatus and information on a required version of the driver; an information analysis unit configured to compare a current version of the driver and the information on the required version obtained by the driver information obtaining unit; and a display controlling unit configured to display an update notification screen based on a result analyzed by the information analysis unit and the information on the firmware update obtained by the driver information obtaining unit.


20240248658. INSPECTION APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF INSPECTION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): DAISUKE SHIBATA of Ibaraki (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12, G06T7/00

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1234



Abstract: on the basis of determination by image inspection that an image defect is generated and a predetermined condition being satisfied, an instruction unit for issuing an image diagnosis instruction is displayed on a screen of an inspection result, and image diagnosis is executed in response to an operation on the instruction unit.


20240248662. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMATION APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YUTAKA SAOTOME of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1267



Abstract: an image processing apparatus including a reception unit that receives a printing job, a generation unit that generates printing image data that a plurality of pieces of image data corresponding to a plurality of printing jobs received in a predetermined wait time by the reception unit are allocated in a direction orthogonal to a sheet conveyance direction, and a control unit that controls a printing apparatus to execute printing processing based on the printing image data. in a case where the printing apparatus is in a predetermined state in which it cannot perform printing, the control unit extends the predetermined wait time.


20240249380. OBJECT RESIZING METHOD, COMPUTER READABLE STRAGE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOSHINORI HASHIMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T3/40, G06F3/04845

CPC Code(s): G06T3/40



Abstract: provided is a non-transitory computer readable storage medium on which a computer program is recorded, the computer program, when executed, causing a computer to perform an object resizing method including receiving an input for simultaneously changing the sizes of a plurality of objects linked to one another in an edit region on a screen and changing the sizes of the plurality of objects simultaneously in response to the input while changing the sizes of the plurality of objects based on reference points provided to the respective objects.


20240249388. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF BOTH IMPROVING IMAGE QUALITY AND REDUCING AFTERIMAGES WHEN COMBINING PLURALITY OF IMAGES, CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): NORIAKI TAWADA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T5/50, G06T3/40, G06T5/90, G06V10/24

CPC Code(s): G06T5/50



Abstract: an image processing apparatus capable of improving image quality and reducing afterimages at the same time when combining a plurality of images. a plurality of frame images including a basis frame image as a basis for combining the plurality of frame images is obtained. a third image group including superimposed images is generated by superimposing a second image on each of the frame images. the basis frame image is obtained as a training image. an input image group is generated by performing an image processing on the frame images and the second image, or the superimposed images. the image processing model is trained based on an error between an image output from the image processing model by inputting the input image group into the image processing model, and the training image. positions at which the second image is superimposed on the frame images are different for the frame images.


20240249398. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HISATO SEKINE of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T5/73, G06T5/92, G06V10/60

CPC Code(s): G06T5/73



Abstract: an image processing apparatus comprises one or more memories and one or more processors. the one or more memories and the one or more processors are configured to calculate an atmospheric transmittance distribution based on an input image, and sharpen the input image based on an illumination distribution that has been calculated based on the transmittance distribution.


20240249470. IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): MASATO OGAWA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T17/00, G06T7/70, G06T11/60, G06V10/56, G06V10/60, G06V10/74

CPC Code(s): G06T17/00



Abstract: an image processing device includes an acquisition unit, an adjustment unit, a prediction unit, and a generation unit. the acquisition unit acquires a first parameter for adjusting the property of a captured image of a first frame, and a second parameter for adjusting the property of a captured image of a second frame. the adjustment unit adjusts the property of the captured image of the second frame based on the second parameter. the prediction unit predicts a third parameter for matching the property of the captured image of the second frame adjusted by the adjustment unit and the property of a virtual object based on a delay time and the first parameter. the generation unit generates the virtual object whose property is adjusted based on the third parameter.


20240249546. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): KEISUI OKUMA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06V30/416, G06V30/19, G06V30/414

CPC Code(s): G06V30/416



Abstract: learning data is generated so as to correspond to documents in various layouts. an information processing apparatus generates layout data indicating a layout of a character string based on template data to define a layout of a document, and generates learning data based on the generated layout data, wherein the generated learning data are used for generating a learned model that extracts a named entity from a document image.


20240249579. INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Masahiro MATSUSHITA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G07C9/37, G06V10/74, G06V10/75, G06V10/764, G06V20/52, G06V40/10, G06V40/50

CPC Code(s): G07C9/37



Abstract: an information processing system. first comparing unit compares a feature of a person detected in a first image and a feature of a person registered as a person permitted to pass through a first place. first controlling unit performs control to permit passage through the first place based on first similarity. second comparing unit compares a feature of a person detected in a second image and a feature of a person registered as a person permitted to pass through a second place reached after passing through the first place. second controlling unit performs control to not permit the person to pass through the second place based on a second similarity.


20240249666. LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ILLUMINATION DEVICE, AND MOVING BODY_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKASHI MUTO of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G09G3/32

CPC Code(s): G09G3/32



Abstract: a light emitting device is provided. the device includes a plurality of pixels, each pixel including a light emitting element and a driving transistor configured to supply a current corresponding to a luminance signal to the light emitting element and a driving circuit including a scanning circuit configured to perform write scanning of scanning the plurality of pixels on a row basis and writing the luminance signal in a gate of the driving transistor. the driving circuit performs, only during a period from an activation of the light emitting device to a start of the write scanning when the write scanning is performed for a first time, a signal write operation of collectively writing a predetermined signal in the gates of the driving transistors included in pixels arranged in not less than two rows among the plurality of pixels.


20240250105. SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Kohei Matsumoto of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Hideo Kobayashi of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Daisuke Yoshida of Ebina-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01L27/146, H01L23/00

CPC Code(s): H01L27/14634



Abstract: a semiconductor apparatus according to the present invention includes: a semiconductor component including a cell array and a plurality of wirings; and a semiconductor component including a plurality of pads connected to the semiconductor component including the cell array. a first row pad connected to a row wiring connected to a first cell and a second cell, a second row pad connected to a row wiring connected to a third cell and a fourth cell, and a column pad connected to a column wiring connected to the first cell and the third cell are arranged such that a straight line connecting the first row pad and the column pad crosses a straight line connecting the second row pad and the column pad.


20240251023. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yoshinori Yamaguchi of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04L67/56, H04L41/0806

CPC Code(s): H04L67/56



Abstract: an information processing apparatus includes: a first acquisition unit that acquires first setting information including at least one piece of information indicating a proxy server setting method enabled in the information processing apparatus; a second acquisition unit that acquires second setting information including at least one piece of information indicating a proxy server setting method supported by an external apparatus; and a transmission unit that transmits, in a case where there is a same setting method in the first setting information and the second setting information, all information indicating the same setting method to the external apparatus.


20240251042. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS THAT DETERMINES WHETHER A FORMAT OF NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TAG DATA IS APPROPRIATE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Shukei Kurihara of Yokohama-shi (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00, G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00214



Abstract: an information processing apparatus capable of executing near field wireless communication, comprises: a display unit configured to display a screen; an obtaining unit configured to obtain identification information regarding a device from a near field wireless communication tag with use of the near field wireless communication; a selection unit configured, in a case where the obtaining unit obtained the identification information, to select one of first processing for connecting to the device indicated by the identification information and second processing for connecting to the device indicated by the identification information and sending data to the device, based on a type of screen being displayed by the display unit; and a processing unit configured to execute the processing selected by the selection unit.


20240251047. PRINTING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF COUNTING THE NUMBER OF TIMES OF PRINTING, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Ritsuto Sako of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00, G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00832



Abstract: if the printing protocol associated with a received print job is not an internet printing protocol, the number of times of printing is counted for each type of printing protocol. if the printing protocol associated with a received print job is an internet printing protocol, the number of times of printing is counted while distinguishing a transmission source application by identifying a transmission source application.


20240251051. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKANOBU SUZUKI of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/34

CPC Code(s): H04N1/344



Abstract: an image forming apparatus includes: an acquisition unit that acquires service information; a storage unit that stores the service information acquired by the acquisition unit; and a control unit that controls, based on the service information stored in the storage unit, accounting processing performed along with execution of a function of the image forming apparatus. the control unit executes first accounting processing based on a fact that first service information is stored in the storage unit, and executes second accounting processing different from the first accounting processing based on a fact that second service information different from the first service information is stored in the storage unit.


20240251053. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Takeshi Uragaki of Ibaraki (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/44, G06F3/12, G06F21/60, H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/444



Abstract: an image processing apparatus is communicable with a system including a censorship function, and includes one or more controllers having one or more processors and one or more memories, and the one or more controllers are configured to transmit an image acquired by reading a display medium to the system, receive a censorship result from the system, and control the image processing apparatus to perform a predetermined operation corresponding to the received censorship result, wherein the predetermined operation is a preset operation to be performed by the image processing apparatus based on the received censorship result.


20240251063. PROJECTION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Takashi Asaka of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N9/31, G06F3/04842, G06F3/04855, G06F3/04883

CPC Code(s): H04N9/3185



Abstract: a projection apparatus according to the present invention, includes: a projection optical system configured to project an input image onto a projection plane, and at least one memory and at least one processor which function as: a position-detecting unit configured to detect a position pointed to by a pointer on the projection plane; and a control unit configured to perform control so that the projection optical system projects the input image and projects a graphic at the position detected by the position-detecting unit, wherein in a case where an image is scrolled in a specific range of the input image, the control unit performs control so that the graphic corresponding to the specific range moves in a direction in accordance with the scrolling.


20240251154. IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YUMI TAKAO of Chiba (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, AKIHIRO NISHIO of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/61, G02B27/00, G02B27/01, G06V40/20, H04N23/63, H04N23/67

CPC Code(s): H04N23/61



Abstract: an image capture apparatus generates image data for display to assist a user to quickly gaze at an intended position or a subject. the image capture apparatus is capable of detecting a position of gaze of a user in an image being displayed. the image capture apparatus, in a case when generating image data for display when the detection of the position of the gaze is on, applies editing processing to the image data to visually emphasize a characteristic area more than another area. the characteristic area is an area of a subject type of which is determined based on a setting of the image capture apparatus.


20240251155. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKUMI TAKEHARA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/611, G03B13/02, G06F3/01, H04N23/63

CPC Code(s): H04N23/611



Abstract: an image pickup apparatus includes a detection unit configured to detect proximity of an object to a viewfinder, a line-of-sight detector configured to detect as line-of-sight information, using an eyeball image of a user who peers through the viewfinder, a position that the user gazes at in a display unit disposed inside the viewfinder, and a processor configured to determine whether or not to prohibit the display unit from being set to a non-display state using a feature in the eyeball image, in a case where the line-of-sight information is not detected, and not to set the display unit to the non-display state, in a case where the processor determines that the display unit is prohibited from being set to the non-display state.


20240251162. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): RIE MYOJIN of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/667, H04N23/60

CPC Code(s): H04N23/667



Abstract: an electronic apparatus includes: a plurality of imaging devices including a first imaging device acquiring a first image, and a second imaging device acquiring a second image; and at least one processor capable of causing the electronic apparatus to: acquire a shooting parameter of at least one of the plurality of imaging devices; and perform control, in a case where a shooting parameter of the first imaging device is changed to a first shooting parameter by a user, such as to switch determinations whether or not to change a shooting parameter of the second imaging device based on the first shooting parameter, depending on whether or not a first relationship satisfies a predetermined condition, the first relationship being either a positional relationship between the first imaging device and the second imaging device, or a relationship between the first image and the second image.


20240251164. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOHEI YAMANAKA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/68, G06T7/20

CPC Code(s): H04N23/683



Abstract: an image processing apparatus includes a first generation unit configured to add moving object blur to at least one image data extracted from moving image data to generate first image data, a second generation unit configured to synthesize a plurality of image data extracted from the moving image data to generate second image data, a selection unit configured to select the first generation unit and the second generation unit based on at least one of information regarding an image capturing device that has captured the moving image data and information regarding a subject, and a recording unit configured to record the first image data or the second image data generated by the first generation unit or the second generation unit selected by the selection unit.


20240251166. IMAGE STABILIZING MECHANISM AND IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Takashi YOSHIDA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/68, H04N23/52

CPC Code(s): H04N23/687



Abstract: an image stabilizing mechanism that can sufficiently cool heat from an image sensor and have a heat dissipation member that does not hinder drive control of a movable part. the image stabilizing mechanism includes a holding part, a movable part that contacts a heat source and is held by the holding part so as to be movable in first and second directions, a drive unit that generates a driving force for driving the movable part, and a heat dissipation member that includes a heat transfer member and an elastic member. the heat dissipation member includes a sliding surface that slidingly contacts the movable part to be thermally connected and a holding surface that holds the movable part to be thermally connected. frictional force generated on the sliding surface is not more than a half of maximum driving force of the movable part generated by the drive unit.


20240251174. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAISUKE NISHIO of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, SHUNSUKE CHINO of Saitama (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/88, H04N23/71

CPC Code(s): H04N23/88



Abstract: an image processing apparatus includes at least one processor, and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a detection on influence of infrared light on colors of an input image, calculate a white balance control value based on the input image, and control a timing when the white balance control value for the input image is calculated, wherein the white balance control value is calculated at a first timing when a result of the detection is changed, and a second timing when presence of the influence of the infrared light is detected.


20240251389. ACCESS POINT APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Masatomo Ouchi of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04W72/04, H04W72/541, H04W84/12

CPC Code(s): H04W72/04



Abstract: an access point apparatus for executing wireless communication complying with an ieee 802.11 series performs adjustment of a communication parameter, between the access point apparatus and another access point apparatus, to avoid interference between communication in the access point apparatus and communication in the other access point apparatus, and controls to transmit, after the adjustment is performed, a trigger frame that provides a data transmission opportunity to at least one partner apparatus and stores 0 in a cs required bit.


20240251464. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YUKI YOSHIKAWA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04W76/15, H04W8/22, H04W84/12

CPC Code(s): H04W76/15



Abstract: in a state in which a communication apparatus capable of establishing connections with another communication apparatus via a plurality of links and the other communication apparatus have established a connection over a first link, a frame including first information regarding establishment of a second link and second information regarding tid (traffic identifier) setting is transmitted to the other communication apparatus, the second link is established on the basis of the first information, and a tid for the first link or the second link is set on the basis of the second information.


20240251500. WIRING BOARD, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF WIRING BOARD, ELECTRONIC MODULE, ELECTRONIC UNIT, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROKI SAITO of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, TOSHIYUKI YOSHIDA of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, YU OGAWA of Tokyo (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H05K1/02, H04N23/51, H04N23/54, H05K3/12, H05K3/46

CPC Code(s): H05K1/0219



Abstract: a wiring board includes a wiring layer and a conductive portion. the wiring layer includes a signal line. the conductive portion overlaps the wiring layer at least partially in a planar view. the conductive portion includes an irregularity shape in which a protruding portion and a recess portion are alternately arranged in a direction in which the conductive portion extends, on at least one of a first surface closer to the wiring layer, and a second surface existing on an opposite side of the first surface. a difference between a thickness of the conductive portion in the protruding portion and a thickness of the conductive portion in the recess portion is 10 micrometers (�m) or more.


20240251590. LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Koji Ishizuya of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha, Hiroaki Sano of Kanagawa (JP) for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H10K50/856, H10K50/844, H10K50/852, H10K50/858, H10K50/86, H10K59/38, H10K59/88, H10K71/00, H10K102/00

CPC Code(s): H10K50/856



Abstract: the light-emitting device has: a display region; a peripheral region; a first light-emitting element having a light-emitting region in which a lower electrode, a light-emitting layer, and an upper electrode are laminated; a first laminated section, between the substrate and the lower electrode of the first light-emitting element, in which there are laminated a first high-reflection layer and a first low-reflection layer that has a lower reflectance than the first high-reflection layer; a peripheral laminated section, in the peripheral region, in which there are laminated on the substrate; a peripheral lamination layer in which a peripheral high-reflection layer and a peripheral low-reflection layer that has a lower reflectance than the peripheral high-reflection layer are laminated. for at least a portion of the first laminated section that overlaps in plan view with the light-emitting region, the first low-reflection layer has an opening such that the first high-reflection layer is exposed.


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