SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION patent applications on August 29th, 2024

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Patent Applications by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION on August 29th, 2024

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION: 41 patent applications

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION has applied for patents in the areas of G06F3/12 (5), B41J2/175 (5), G03B21/20 (5), C09D11/322 (3), B41J2/14 (3) B41J2/17566 (4), G06F3/124 (2), C09D11/322 (2), B29C45/1769 (1), G03B21/2066 (1)

With keywords such as: light, image, unit, processing, liquid, terminal, control, apparatus, electrode, and signal in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

20240286330. Injection Molding System And Method For Controlling Injection Molding System_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Seijun HORIE of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B29C45/17, B29C45/76

CPC Code(s): B29C45/1769



Abstract: as viewed in the vertical direction, in the injection molding system, a first distance, which is a distance between a first joint and a first placement section, a second distance, which is a distance between the first joint and a second placement section, and a third distance, which is a distance between the first joint and a robot wall section, are smaller than a fourth distance, which is a distance between the first joint and a tip end of a second arm when a first arm and the second arm are on a co-linear straight line and in an angular range from one of the first placement section and the second placement section to the robot wall section centered on the first joint, the distance between the first joint and at least a part of a wall section is larger than the fourth distance.


20240286333. PLASTICIZING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Masayuki TAKAHASHI of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B29C45/60, B29C45/47, B29C45/74

CPC Code(s): B29C45/60



Abstract: a plasticizing device includes a flat screw that has a groove formation surface formed with a groove and is rotated about a rotation axis, a barrel that has a facing surface facing the groove formation surface and is formed with a communication hole, and a heating unit configured to heat a material supplied between the flat screw and the barrel. the barrel has a separate structure including a first member having the facing surface and a second member separated from the facing surface, a space is defined between the first member and the second member, and the heating unit is disposed in the second member.


20240286350. PRINTING APPARATUS AND PRINTING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Masaru KUMAGAI of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B29C64/209, B25J11/00, B29C64/227, B29C64/393, B33Y30/00, B41J3/407

CPC Code(s): B29C64/209



Abstract: a printing apparatus includes a head that ejects liquid, a robot that includes a base portion and a distal end portion supporting the head and changes a relative position of the head with respect to the base portion, and a moving mechanism that moves a work relative to the base portion. a first printing operation in which the head ejects the liquid onto a first region in a printing region and a second printing operation in which the head ejects the liquid onto a second region in the printing region are performed. a main scan movement operation in which the moving mechanism moves the work relative to the base portion in the main scan direction is performed. the first region is adjacent to the second region in the main scan direction. the printing region includes a first overlapping region in which the first region overlaps the second region.


20240286360. Three-Dimensional Shaping Apparatus_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Masayuki GOZU of Ina (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B29C64/393, B29C64/209, B29C64/232, B29C64/236, B29C64/245, B29C64/295, B33Y30/00, B33Y50/02

CPC Code(s): B29C64/393



Abstract: a three-dimensional shaping apparatus includes a shaping unit including a nozzle that ejects a shaping material from a nozzle opening formed at a distal end, a stage having a deposition surface on which the shaping material is deposited, a first detecting unit including a contactor and configured to come into contact with the deposition surface to thereby measure parallelism of the deposition surface, a first moving unit configured to change relative positions of the nozzle and the stage, a second moving unit configured to change a position of the first detecting unit, and a control unit. the control unit controls the second moving unit to locate the first detecting unit on an inner side of a shaping region between the nozzle and the deposition surface when the parallelism is measured and locate the first detecting unit on an outside of the shaping region when a three-dimensional shaped object is shaped.


20240286371. Label Production Method And Label_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kenichi SEGUCHI of Okaya (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Chigusa SATO of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Emi TAKEUCHI of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B31D1/02, G09F3/02

CPC Code(s): B31D1/021



Abstract: a label production method includes a label peeling portion forming step of attaching an active energy ray curable composition to a base material and curing the active energy ray curable composition to form a label peeling portion, in which the label peeling portion is formed 10 �m or more higher than surroundings in the label peeling portion forming step.


20240286406. Head Chip And Liquid Ejecting Head_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Haruki KOBAYASHI of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/14

CPC Code(s): B41J2/14233



Abstract: a liquid ejecting head includes a first head chip that includes a first wiring member having flexibility, and a relay substrate that includes a first terminal group � and is electrically coupled to the first wiring member. the first wiring member includes a first terminal group a that is adhered or bonded to the first terminal group � of the relay substrate, and a first terminal group b that is not adhered or bonded to the relay substrate, and the first terminal group a is compatible with the first terminal group b.


20240286409. Manufacturing Method Of Liquid Ejecting Head_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Haruki KOBAYASHI of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

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

CPC Code(s): B41J2/1623



Abstract: a manufacturing method of a liquid ejecting head is a manufacturing method of manufacturing a second liquid ejecting head by regenerating a first liquid ejecting head including a first head chip and a relay substrate including a terminal group � and a terminal group �, which are electrical coupling terminals to the first head chip. the manufacturing method includes a replacing step of replacing the first head chip with a second head chip compatible with the first head chip. the replacing step includes a first step of electrically separating the terminal group � from the first head chip, and a second step of electrically coupling the terminal group � that is compatible with the terminal group � to the second head chip.


20240286411. Liquid Ejecting Head And Liquid Ejecting Apparatus_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Haruki KOBAYASHI of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Shun KATSUIE of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/175, B41J2/14

CPC Code(s): B41J2/175



Abstract: a liquid ejecting head includes a flow path structure having a first coupling flow path, a first head chip having a second coupling flow path that communicates with first nozzles, and a first joint member having a first relay flow path that communicates with the first coupling flow path and the second coupling flow path, in which the first joint member is detachably fixed to the flow path structure so that the first coupling flow path and the first relay flow path are coupled to each other, and the second coupling flow path and the first relay flow path liquid-tightly communicate with each other via an adhesive disposed around an opening of the first relay flow path facing the second coupling flow path.


20240286412. LIQUID DISCHARGING APPARATUS AND LIQUID ACCOMMODATING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yasuhiro HOSOKAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Masahiko YOSHIDA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Junpei YOSHIDA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Tadashi ISHIKAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Takanori YOKOI of Yamagata-mura (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Toru MATSUYAMA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/175

CPC Code(s): B41J2/17566



Abstract: a liquid discharging apparatus includes an accommodating container accommodating conductive liquid, a rod-shaped first electrode accommodated in the accommodating container, a rod-shaped second electrode accommodated in the accommodating container, a detection portion that is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the second electrode and that detects a remaining amount of the liquid accommodated in the accommodating container in response to an electric signal from at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode, and a liquid discharging head discharging the liquid that is supplied from the accommodating container, in which the first electrode includes a first part having an outer periphery with a first length, and a second part having an outer periphery with a second length that is shorter than the first length.


20240286413. LIQUID DISCHARGING APPARATUS AND LIQUID ACCOMMODATING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yasuhiro HOSOKAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Masahiko YOSHIDA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Junpei YOSHIDA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Tadashi ISHIKAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Takanori YOKOI of Yamagata-mura (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Toru MATSUYAMA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/175

CPC Code(s): B41J2/17566



Abstract: a liquid discharging apparatus includes an accommodating container accommodating conductive liquid, a first electrode accommodated in the accommodating container, a second electrode accommodated in the accommodating container, a detection portion that is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the second electrode and that detects a remaining amount of the liquid accommodated in the accommodating container in response to an electric signal from at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode, and a liquid discharging head discharging the liquid that is supplied from the accommodating container, in which the first electrode includes a first part where a distance between the first part and the second electrode is a first distance, and a second part where a distance between the second part and the second electrode is a second distance that is longer than the first distance.


20240286414. LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS AND LIQUID STORAGE APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yasuhiro HOSOKAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Masahiko YOSHIDA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Junpei YOSHIDA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Tadashi ISHIKAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Takanori YOKOI of Yamagata-mura (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Toru MATSUYAMA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/175

CPC Code(s): B41J2/17566



Abstract: a liquid ejecting apparatus includes: a container that contains a liquid having conductivity; an electrode bar that is disposed inside the container and that includes a first terminal, a second terminal, and a first insulating section that electrically insulates the first terminal from the second terminal; a detection section that detects a remaining amount of liquid contained in the container in accordance with an electrical signal from at least one of the first terminal and the second terminal; and a liquid ejection head that discharges the liquid supplied from the container. the remaining amount of liquid detected by the detection section when the first terminal is electrically coupled to the second terminal via the liquid in the container is larger than the remaining amount of liquid detected by the detection section when the first terminal is not electrically coupled to the second terminal via the liquid in the container.


20240286415. LIQUID DISCHARGING APPARATUS AND LIQUID ACCOMMODATING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yasuhiro HOSOKAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Masahiko YOSHIDA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Junpei YOSHIDA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Tadashi ISHIKAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Takanori YOKOI of Yamagata-mura (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Toru MATSUYAMA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/175

CPC Code(s): B41J2/17566



Abstract: a liquid accommodating device includes an accommodating container accommodating conductive liquid, a first electrode accommodated in the accommodating container, a second electrode accommodated in the accommodating container, and a detection portion that is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the second electrode and that detects a remaining amount of the liquid accommodated in the accommodating container in response to an electric signal from at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode, in which the first electrode includes a first part where a first conduction portion formed with a conductive member is exposed, a second part where the first conduction portion is exposed, and a first insulation part that is provided between the first part and the second part and in which the first conduction portion is covered with an insulation member.


20240286791. PACKING BOX_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Haoki FUSHIMI of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Sanshiro TAKESHITA of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B65D5/44, B65D5/02

CPC Code(s): B65D5/445



Abstract: a packing box includes a corrugated cardboard box that includes first side wall portions and second side wall portions and in which a vertical ridge line is formed between each of the first side wall portions and each of the second side wall portions with the corrugated cardboard box assembled in a box shape and a reinforcing member that is made of paper having a basis weight of 110 g/mor more and is attached to the corrugated cardboard box along a ridge line portion that becomes the vertical ridge line with the corrugated cardboard box assembled in a box shape. the reinforcing member may have a basis weight of 270 g/mor more.


20240287331. Ink Jet Ink Composition, Method For Manufacturing Carbide, And Recording Method_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kenta KIKUCHI of Suwa (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hiroaki KUMETA of Nagano (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Tetsuya AOYAMA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C09D11/322, C09B61/00, C09B67/54, C09D11/033, C09D11/037, C09D11/14

CPC Code(s): C09D11/322



Abstract: an aqueous ink jet ink composition includes a natural-derived carbide, a dispersant, and a water-soluble organic solvent, the carbide is a carbide obtained by performing a complex separation treatment and an acid dissolution treatment on an untreated carbide, the complex separation treatment is a treatment to remove a complex obtained by mixing the untreated carbide and a chelating agent, and the acid dissolution treatment is a treatment to remove a water-soluble salt obtained by mixing the untreated carbide and an acid.


20240287332. Dispersant-Containing Liquid And Aqueous Coloring Material Dispersion Liquid_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Hiroshi ITO of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C09D11/322, C09D11/033, C09D11/104, C09D11/107

CPC Code(s): C09D11/322



Abstract: a dispersant-containing liquid of the present disclosure includes an anionic resin containing a carboxyl group and/or a sulfo group and having an acid value of 50 mgkoh/g or greater and 300 mgkoh/g or less as an anionic functional group, linear monoalkylamine, and water, and the linear monoalkylamine is a compound represented by a predetermined chemical formula.


20240287335. Ink Jet Ink Composition, Recording Method, And Method For Manufacturing Ink Jet Ink Composition_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kenta KIKUCHI of Suwa (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hiroaki KUMETA of Nagano (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Tetsuya AOYAMA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C09D11/326, C09D11/037, C09D11/14, C09D11/328

CPC Code(s): C09D11/326



Abstract: an aqueous ink jet ink composition contains a water-insoluble colorant, a lignosulfonate salt, and at least one element a selected from the group consisting of ca, mg, mn, fe, al, and si, and a total content of the element a is 5 to 120 mass ppm.


20240287336. Ink Jet Ink Composition And Recording Method_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Hiromi NOGUCHI of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hidehiko KOMATSU of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yasuhiro OKI of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hisashi OKAMURA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C09D11/36

CPC Code(s): C09D11/36



Abstract: an ink jet ink composition contains at least one dye, an organic solvent, and water. the ink jet ink composition contains, as the organic solvent, at least one selected from the group consisting of 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone and 2-pyrrolidone and the compound represented by formula (1) below.


20240287336. Ink Jet Ink Composition And Recording Method_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Hiromi NOGUCHI of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hidehiko KOMATSU of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yasuhiro OKI of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hisashi OKAMURA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C09D11/36

CPC Code(s): C09D11/36



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20240287344. Ink Jet Printing Penetrant And Ink Jet Recording Method_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yasuhiro OKI of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hidehiko KOMATSU of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C09D11/54, C09D11/328, C09D11/38, D06P1/16, D06P1/38, D06P1/642, D06P1/92, D06P5/00, D06P5/30

CPC Code(s): C09D11/54



Abstract: an ink jet printing penetrant includes a lactam compound having a hydroxy group and a glycol having a vapor pressure of 1.0 to 20.0 pa at 20� c., a content of the lactam compound with respect to a total mass of the ink jet printing penetrant is 15 to 25 percent by mass, and a content of the glycol with respect to a total mass of the lactam compound is 0.8 to 3.0 on a mass ratio basis.


20240287716. OIL ABSORBER_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Tomoaki NAKAMURA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hidenori KIN of Yamagata-mura (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Tetsuji FUJITA of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): D04H1/4382, D04H1/425, D04H1/435

CPC Code(s): D04H1/43828



Abstract: an oil absorber is disposed around a rotational driving unit of a robot and absorbs an oil component. the oil absorber includes a defibrated material obtained by defibrating fibers, and a binding material that binds the fibers together. the rotational driving unit includes a motor and a speed reducer coupled to one end portion of the motor. the oil absorber is disposed at least at one of an outer circumferential portion of the speed reducer, surroundings around the motor, and the other end portion of the motor.


20240287736. Ink Jet Textile Printing Recording Method_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Akiko YAMADA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): D06P5/30, B41M3/00, B41M5/00, C09D11/102, C09D11/322, C09D11/38, C09D11/54, D06P1/52, D06P1/673, D06P5/00

CPC Code(s): D06P5/30



Abstract: an ink jet textile printing recording method including a colored ink attachment step of attaching a liquid droplet of a colored ink composition containing a pigment and an anionic first resin particle to a fabric, a treatment liquid attachment step of attaching a liquid droplet of a treatment liquid containing a polyvalent metal salt to the fabric, and a non-colored ink attachment step of attaching a liquid droplet of a non-colored ink composition containing an anionic second resin particle to the fabric, the colored ink attachment step, in which the treatment liquid attachment step, and the non-colored ink attachment step are performed by an ink jet method, in the ink jet method, main scanning is performed for recording by moving an ink jet head in a direction perpendicular to a transport direction of the fabric, the colored ink composition, the treatment liquid, and the non-colored ink composition are attached to the same scanning region of the fabric by the same main scanning, an attachment amount of the polyvalent metal salt to the fabric is 0.3 (mg/inch) or more, a content of the second resin particle with respect to a total amount of the non-colored ink composition is higher than a content of the first resin particle with respect to a total amount of the colored ink composition, and an attachment amount of the non-colored ink composition is smaller than an attachment amount of the colored ink composition.


20240288362. Optical Device And Spectroscopic Device_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kohei YAMADA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Shoichi TAKASUNA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G01N21/31, G02B26/08

CPC Code(s): G01N21/31



Abstract: an optical device includes: an incident optical system; an analysis optical system; and a length measurement optical system. the incident optical system includes a laser light source, and an incident light dividing element that divides the laser light. the analysis optical system includes a first light dividing element that divides the first divided light and then mixes the light, a first mirror that adds a first modulation signal to the one first divided light by movement and reflection, a second mirror, and a first light receiving element that receives the first divided light including a sample-derived signal and the first modulation signal. the length measurement optical system includes a second light dividing element that divides the second divided light and then mixes the light, an optical feedback unit that feeds back the one second divided light to the second light dividing element, and a second light receiving element that receives the second divided light including a displacement signal generated by the first mirror.


20240288466. Physical Quantity Detector And Physical Quantity Detection Device_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kenta SATO of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Masayuki OTO of Okaya (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G01P15/08, G01P15/18

CPC Code(s): G01P15/08



Abstract: a physical quantity detector includes a base member, a movable part coupled to the base member, a physical quantity detection element which is attached to the base member and the movable part, and which detects a physical quantity caused by a stress according to a displacement of the movable part, a supporter configured to support the base member, and a weight bonded to a principal surface of the movable part, wherein the weight includes a main body overlapping the movable part and the supporter when viewed from a perpendicular direction of the principal surface, and a first protrusion which protrudes from the main body toward the movable part, and which is bonded to the movable part, and the main body and the first protrusion are disposed integrally with each other.


20240288662. RELAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Eiji MORIKUNI of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kana Hatano of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G02B9/26, G02B13/16, G02B13/18, G03B21/20

CPC Code(s): G02B9/26



Abstract: a relay system includes a first lens group formed of a plurality of lenses and having positive power, a second lens group including a diaphragm and at least one negative lens and having negative power, and a third lens group formed of a plurality of lenses and having positive power. the number of lenses of the first lens group and the number of lenses of the third lens group are equal to each other. the arrangement of the lens power of the plurality of lenses of the first lens group, which are arranged from the enlargement side toward the reduction side, is the same as the arrangement of the lens power of the plurality of lenses of the third lens group, which are arranged from the reduction side toward the enlargement side. the enlargement-side and reduction-side portions of the relay system are telecentric portions.


20240288728. ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yuki KOGA of CHITOSE-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G02F1/1335, G02F1/1368

CPC Code(s): G02F1/133526



Abstract: an electro-optical device includes a transistor including a drain region, a pixel electrode provided corresponding to the transistor, a lens layer arranged in a layer between the transistor and the pixel electrode and containing silicon oxynitride, a first relay electrode arranged in a layer between the lens layer and the pixel electrode and electrically coupled to the pixel electrode via a first conductive portion, a passivation film arranged in a layer between the lens layer and the first relay electrode and being in contact with the lens layer, and a second conductive portion arranged in a through hole extending through the lens layer and the passivation film and electrically coupled to the first relay electrode.


20240288758. LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS AND PROJECTOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Soma TODA of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G03B21/20

CPC Code(s): G03B21/2053



Abstract: a light source apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a first light source that outputs a first luminous flux, a second light source that outputs a second luminous flux, a combiner, a width adjuster that reduces the difference in width between the first luminous flux and the second luminous flux, a first light collection system, a first diffuser, a second light collection system, and a homogenizing system. the first luminous flux traveling via the width adjuster, the combiner, and the first light collection system is collected at a first position, and the second luminous flux traveling via the combiner and the first light collection system is collected at a second position. the width adjuster and the first light collection system approach the aspect ratio and size of a first image formed by the first luminous flux to those of a second image formed by the second luminous flux.


20240288759. PROJECTOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Junichi WAKABAYASHI of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hidefumi SAKATA of Azumino-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Eiji MORIKUNI of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G03B21/20

CPC Code(s): G03B21/206



Abstract: a projector includes a relay system reducing a luminous flux width of a first color light modulated by a first light modulation element, a light combining prism outputting a combined light formed by combining the first color light having the luminous flux width reduced by the relay system and another color light modulated by a second light modulation element, a projection system projecting the combined light as a projection image, a detection unit detecting an f-number of the projection system, and a control unit correcting a white balance of the projection image by controlling an amount of a light output from at least one of the first light modulation element and the second light modulation element based on the f-number detected by the detection unit. a pixel pitch of the first light modulation element is larger than a pixel pitch of the second light modulation element.


20240288760. PROJECTOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Junichi WAKABAYASHI of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Eiji MORIKUNI of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kana HATANO of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hidefumi SAKATA of Azumino-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Takuo YONEYAMA of Azumino-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G03B21/20, G02B27/10, G02B27/12, G02B27/14

CPC Code(s): G03B21/2066



Abstract: a projector includes a light source, a separation optical system including a first dichroic mirror for separating multicolored light into a first colored light beam as a blue light beam and another colored light beam, a first light modulation element for modulating the first colored light beam, a second light modulation element for modulating the other colored light beam, a reduction optical system for reducing a luminous flux width of the first colored light beam modulated by the first light modulation element, a color combining prism, and a projection optical system. the effective area of the first light modulation element is larger than the effective area of the second light modulation element. the separation optical system includes an extension optical system for extending a light path.


20240288761. PROJECTOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Junichi WAKABAYASHI of Matsumotoshi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hidefumi Sakata of Azumino-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Eiji Morikuni of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Takuo Yoneyama of Azumino-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G03B21/20

CPC Code(s): G03B21/208



Abstract: a projector includes a separation optical system including a first dichroic mirror for separating outgoing light into a first colored light beam as a blue light beam and another colored light beam, a first light modulation element for modulating the first colored light beam, a second light modulation element for modulating the other colored light beam, a reflecting mirror for reflecting the first colored light beam from the first dichroic mirror, toward the first light modulation element, a reduction optical system for reducing a luminous flux width of the first colored light beam modulated by the first light modulation element, and a color combining prism. the effective area of the first light modulation element is larger than the effective area of the second light modulation element.


20240288762. RELAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Eiji MORIKUNI of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G03B33/12, G03B21/28

CPC Code(s): G03B33/12



Abstract: a relay system couples an enlargement-side image formation plane to a reduction-side image formation plane that is a reduced enlargement-side image formation plane. the relay system has a concave first reflection surface, a convex second reflection surface, and a concave third reflection surface sequentially arranged in the direction in which the beams travel from the enlargement side toward the reduction side. the optical axis of the enlargement-side image formation plane and the optical axis of the reduction-side image formation plane are parallel to each other. the direction in which the beams are incident on the enlargement-side image formation plane is opposite the direction in which the beams are incident on the reduction-side image formation plane. the first and third reflection surfaces have different radii of curvature. the first, second, and third reflection surfaces each have an aspheric shape. enlargement-side and reduction-side portions of the relay system are telecentric portions.


20240289068. IMAGE PROCESSING CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Shusuke KIBUNE of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/122



Abstract: an image processing control system includes a plurality of image processing units that execute image processing for performing printing in a printing apparatus and a control unit that causes the plurality of image processing units to execute the image processing. the control unit outputs a preview data generation request of image data to be processed to the image processing unit selected from the plurality of image processing units. the selected image processing unit executes the image processing for generating preview data on the image data to generate the preview data, and outputs the generated preview data to the control unit. the control unit causes a display unit to display a print preview based on the preview data.


20240289072. IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Shusuke KIBUNE of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/124



Abstract: an image processing system includes a control unit configured to control distributed processing in which a plurality of image processing units distributively perform a plurality of pieces of image processing for performing printing by a printing apparatus, in which the control unit acquires the number of assignments, which is a unit number of pieces of image processing assigned to each of the image processing units, from a plurality of apparatuses including the image processing units, determines, based on the number of assignments, a combination of a plurality of the image processing units in charge of the distributed processing, and controls the determined image processing units to execute the distributed processing.


20240289073. IMAGE PROCESSING CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Shusuke KIBUNE of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/124



Abstract: an image processing control system includes a plurality of image processing units configured to execute an image process for performing printing in a printing apparatus and a control unit configured to cause the plurality of image processing units to execute the image process. the control unit outputs control information to a first image processing unit, the control information including information indicating input data to be processed and the image processing unit that performs a next process on processed output data. the first image processing unit executes a first image process on the input data based on the control information and outputs the output data to the image processing unit that performs a next process.


20240289075. IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Shusuke KIBUNE of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1275



Abstract: an image processing system includes a control unit configured to control distributed processing in which a plurality of image processing units distributively perform a plurality of pieces of image processing for a plurality of printing apparatuses to perform printing, and a plurality of image processing apparatuses including the image processing units. when one of the printing apparatuses is selected as a setting target, the control unit displays, on a display unit, the image processing apparatus associated with the printing apparatus selected as the setting target. when the image processing apparatus is selected, the control unit sets the selected image processing apparatus as a candidate in charge of the distributed processing corresponding to the printing apparatus selected as the setting target.


20240289379. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Shinichi TSURUYAMA of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F16/535, G06F3/12, G06F16/93, G06T11/60, G10L15/22, G10L15/30

CPC Code(s): G06F16/535



Abstract: according to an aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing device includes an acquisition unit, a search unit, and a generator. the acquisition unit acquires record data which is a record about a predetermined date inputted by voice. the search unit searches for image data, based on the record data acquired by the acquisition unit. the generator combines the record data and the image data together and thus generates document data.


20240289580. PRINTING SYSTEM, INSTRUCTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INSTRUCTION APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Shusuke KIBUNE of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06K15/02

CPC Code(s): G06K15/1836



Abstract: a printing system includes a plurality of processing apparatuses, a printing apparatus, and an information processing apparatus. the information processing apparatus includes a first control unit that displays an app screen including a first apparatus object, a plurality of second apparatus objects associated with the plurality of processing apparatuses, respectively, and a third apparatus object associated with the printing apparatus. when operations of associating the first apparatus object, the second apparatus object, and the third apparatus object are received, the first control unit causes the processing apparatus corresponding to the second apparatus object associated with the first apparatus object to execute rip processing and causes the printing apparatus corresponding to the third apparatus object associated with the second apparatus object to execute printing processing.


20240291430. Circuit Device, Oscillator, And Method For Manufacturing Oscillator_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Takehiro YAMAMOTO of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H03B5/04, H03B5/24

CPC Code(s): H03B5/04



Abstract: a circuit device includes a clock signal generation circuit that generates a clock signal, an output circuit that outputs an output clock signal based on the clock signal, and a clock terminal that outputs the output clock signal. the circuit device further includes a test terminal, a storage circuit that stores a duty adjustment value, and a duty adjustment circuit that adjusts a duty of the clock signal based on the duty adjustment value. the output circuit outputs a first dc voltage based on a normal rotation signal of the clock signal to the test terminal in a first state. the output circuit outputs a second dc voltage based on a reverse rotation signal of the clock signal to the test terminal in a second state.


20240291433. Oscillator And Electronic Apparatus_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yuichi TORIUMI of Minowa (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hisahiro ITO of Minowa (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H03B5/20, G06F1/10, H03B5/30, H05K1/18

CPC Code(s): H03B5/20



Abstract: an oscillator includes a power supply terminal, a ground terminal, a positive-side clock terminal, and a negative-side clock terminal. the power supply terminal is supplied with a high potential-side power supply voltage. the ground terminal is supplied with a low potential-side power supply voltage. the positive-side clock terminal outputs a positive-side clock signal of a differential clock signal. the negative-side clock terminal outputs a negative-side clock signal of the differential clock signal. the power supply terminal and the ground terminal are arranged side by side, and the positive-side clock terminal and the negative-side clock terminal are arranged side by side.


20240291434. Circuit Device And Oscillator_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Mitsuaki SAWADA of Fujimi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H03B5/36, H03B5/04

CPC Code(s): H03B5/36



Abstract: a circuit device includes an oscillation circuit configured to generate an oscillation signal, a waveform shaping circuit configured to perform waveform shaping on the oscillation signal, and a regulator configured to supply a regulated power supply voltage to the waveform shaping circuit. the circuit device further includes an amplitude detection circuit configured to detect the amplitude of the oscillation signal and output an amplitude detection signal, and a power supply control circuit configured to perform control on the regulator based on the amplitude detection signal, such that the regulated power supply voltage becomes smaller than the amplitude of the oscillation signal.


20240291927. IMAGE READING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Tomoyuki MOKUO of Kitakyushu-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Noriyuki KOYANAGI of Kitakyushu-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Keiichiro FUKUMASU of Kitakyushu-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Keisuke MIYAUCHI of Kitakyushu-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Naoki SAKAMOTO of Kitakyushu-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04N1/10, G06F3/04886, H04N1/00, H04N1/12

CPC Code(s): H04N1/1008



Abstract: an image reading apparatus includes a separating roller that is capable of switching between a separation state in which an original document is separated and a non-separation state in which the original document is not separated, and determines whether or not the original document is fed in the separation state or the non-separation state based on the types of the original document set through a user interface for instructing a select of the types of the original document to be read and a start of reading the original document.


20240291929. IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE READING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Hikari ISHIHARA of KITAKYUSHU-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04N1/401, H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/401



Abstract: the image reading device includes a light source configured to emit light, a reference portion for shading correction, a reading unit configured to read a document and output read data, and a control unit. one of first black reference data and first white reference data is data that is obtained by reading the reference portion by the reading unit with the light source turned on and that is potentially affected by dirt. the control unit sets a document region based on a first result obtained by executing shading correction based on a difference between the read data and the first black reference data and a difference between the first white reference data and the first black reference data.


20240291950. METHOD OF DISPLAYING IMAGE, PROJECTOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kazumi SUZUKI of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04N9/31

CPC Code(s): H04N9/3185



Abstract: a method of displaying an image includes displaying an initial pattern image representing two or more control points to be used for shape correction of a projection image of a projector, displaying a first image representing that a first control point as one of the two or more control points is selected, at a position of the first control point such as a first position, when the first control point is selected, and displaying a second image representing the two or more control points to be selected by a user subsequently to the first control point out of the two or more control points, when displaying the first image at the position of the first control point such as the first position.


SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION patent applications on August 29th, 2024