SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION patent applications on September 26th, 2024

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Patent Applications by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION on September 26th, 2024

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION: 54 patent applications

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION has applied for patents in the areas of B41J2/045 (6), G06F3/12 (4), B41J2/175 (4), B25J9/16 (3), B41J2/165 (3) B41J2/04541 (3), G05B19/41875 (2), C09D11/38 (2), B41J2/14233 (2), B22F1/16 (1)

With keywords such as: signal, unit, configured, information, device, section, light, circuit, image, and liquid in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

20240316630. Additive Manufacturing Powder, Method For Producing Additive Manufacturing Powder, And Additively Manufactured Body_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yasutaka MATSUMOTO of Suwa (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B22F1/16, B22F1/05, B22F1/102, B22F1/103, B22F1/142, B22F1/145, B33Y70/00, C23C16/40, C23C16/44, C23C16/455

CPC Code(s): B22F1/16



Abstract: an additive manufacturing powder used for producing an additively manufactured body to be formed into a metal sintered body by sintering includes: a modeling particle containing a metal material; and a coating film provided at a surface of the modeling particle and containing a compound derived from a coupling agent containing a hydrophobic functional group. when elemental analysis by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (xps) is performed on the surface of the modeling particle, a si content is 15 atomic % or more and 40 atomic % or less.


20240316760. ROBOT, ROBOT SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ROBOT_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yuki KIYOSAWA of Shiojiri-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B25J9/16, B25J9/12

CPC Code(s): B25J9/1602



Abstract: a robot includes a controllers and a monitoring section, wherein when causing the motor to execute a predetermined operation, the controller transmits a first control signal to the motor as the control signal, receiving a first output signal based on the first control signal as the output signal from an encoder, generates a second control signal in which the difference from the first output signal is smaller than a difference value that between the first control signal and the first output signal, and sending the second control signal to the motor and the monitoring section receiving the second control signal from the controller and comparing the difference between the second control signal and the output signal with the threshold.


20240316772. Control Method, Robot System, And Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium Storing Program_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yuki KIYOSAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B25J9/16

CPC Code(s): B25J9/1664



Abstract: in a robot system, when an entry restriction region is enabled and a robot arm enters the entry restriction region, a forced stop of an operation of the robot arm is performed. a control method in which a control unit controls the robot arm includes: detecting a current position of a control point of the robot arm; predicting, using at least position information indicating the current position, at least one position to which the control point of the robot arm moves after a current time point; and performing, when the entry restriction region is enabled and there is a possibility that the robot arm enters the entry restriction region based on the at least one predicted position, control to avoid entry of the robot arm into the entry restriction region, the control including execution of a temporary stop which is a temporary stop of the operation of the robot arm before the robot arm enters the entry restriction region and which does not require a return operation when resuming the operation after the stop.


20240316777. Control Method, Robot System, And Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium Storing Program_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yuki KIYOSAWA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B25J9/16, B25J13/08

CPC Code(s): B25J9/1674



Abstract: in a control method for controlling a robot system including a robot arm, a control unit configured to control an operation of the robot arm, and a functional safety unit configured to forcibly stop the operation of the robot arm when a speed monitoring function of the robot arm is enabled and a moving speed of the robot arm exceeds a set speed limit, the method includes: detecting, by the control unit, the moving speed of the robot arm; decelerating, by the control unit, the moving speed to less than the speed limit when a predetermined condition including that the moving speed exceeds the speed limit is satisfied in a case in which a safety input signal that enables a speed limit from a safety input device is received; and enabling, by the functional safety unit, the speed monitoring function when a switching time elapses after receiving the safety input signal.


20240316849. Molding Management System_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kosuke ATSUTA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Soji SHIOZAWA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B29C45/76

CPC Code(s): B29C45/76



Abstract: a molding management system includes: a production process storage unit configured to store a plurality of pieces of production process information that are identification information of production processes of a molded article; a defect classification storage unit configured to store master data including a plurality of pieces of defect classification information that are information related to classification of a defect of the molded article; a first receiving unit configured to receive selection of the production process information stored in the production process storage unit; a second receiving unit configured to receive selection of the defect classification information provided in the master data; a process defect storage unit configured to store the production process information received by the first receiving unit and the defect classification information received by the second receiving unit in association with each other; and a third receiving unit configured to receive, when the defect occurs in the molded article in any one production process of the production processes, of selection the defect classification information stored in the process defect storage unit in association with the production process information of the production process in which the defect occurs.


20240316850. INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

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

IPC Code(s): B29C45/76

CPC Code(s): B29C45/7686



Abstract: an injection molding system includes an injection molding section that molds a workpiece by injection molding, a robot that transports the workpiece, an inspection section that inspects the workpiece transported by the robot, and a control section that controls the injection molding section, the robot and the inspection section, wherein the control section has, as control modes of the robot, a first control mode, which is performed when the inspection section is not inspecting the workpiece, and a second control mode, which is performed when the inspection section is inspecting the workpiece, and in which the robot is operated to suppress vibration of the inspection section more than is in the first control mode.


20240316917. Drive Circuit And Liquid Ejecting Apparatus_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Dai NOZAWA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Noritaka IDE of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kunio TABATA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Rika TANIMOTO of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Satoru UEMATSU of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/045

CPC Code(s): B41J2/04541



Abstract: a drive circuit includes a modulation circuit that modulates a base drive signal, and outputs a modulation signal, an amplification circuit that outputs a first amplified modulation signal obtained by amplifying the modulation signal, a level switching signal generation circuit that generates a level switching signal, a level shift circuit that outputs the first amplified modulation signal as a second amplified modulation signal when the level switching signal has the first potential, and outputs, as the second amplified modulation signal, a signal obtained by shifting a potential of the first amplified modulation signal when the level switching signal has the second potential, and a demodulation circuit that demodulates the second amplified modulation signal. a threshold when the level switching signal generation circuit switches from the first potential to the second potential is different from a threshold when switching from the second potential to the first potential.


20240316918. Drive Circuit and Liquid Ejecting Apparatus_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Dai NOZAWA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Noritaka IDE of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kunio TABATA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Rika TANIMOTO of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Satoru UEMATSU of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/045

CPC Code(s): B41J2/04541



Abstract: a drive circuit includes a modulation circuit that modulates a base drive signal that is a base of a drive signal, and outputs a modulation signal, an amplification circuit that outputs a first amplified modulation signal obtained by amplifying the modulation signal, a level switching signal generation circuit that generates a level switching signal that is a digital signal, a level shift circuit that outputs the first amplified modulation signal as a second amplified modulation signal, or outputs, as the second amplified modulation signal, a signal obtained by shifting a potential of the first amplified modulation signal, and a demodulation circuit that demodulates the second amplified modulation signal, and outputs the drive signal. a voltage of the drive signal is lower than a power supply voltage of the level shift circuit when the level shifts circuit shift a potential of the first amplified modulation signal.


20240316919. Drive Circuit And Liquid Ejecting Apparatus_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Noritaka IDE of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kunio TABATA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Dai NOZAWA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Rika TANIMOTO of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Satoru UEMATSU of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/045

CPC Code(s): B41J2/04541



Abstract: a drive circuit includes a modulation circuit that outputs a modulation signal, a level switching signal generation circuit that generates a level switching signal, an amplification level shift circuit that includes a first switching element and a second switching element that perform switching in response to the modulation signal, and a third switching element and a fourth switching element that perform switching in response to the level switching signal, outputs an amplified modulation signal obtained by amplifying the modulation signal, or outputs a signal obtained by shifting a potential of the amplified modulation signal, and a demodulation circuit that demodulates the signal output from the amplification level shift circuit, and outputs the drive signal. on-resistances of the first switching element and the second switching element are larger than an on-resistance of the third switching element and an on-resistance of the fourth switching element.


20240316921. HEAD UNIT AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Asami OKAMOTO of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/045, B41J2/025

CPC Code(s): B41J2/04581



Abstract: a head unit includes a piezoelectric element displaced according to a driving signal to cause a liquid to be ejected, a driving signal generation unit that generates the driving signal, a residual vibration signal generation circuit that outputs a change in an electromotive force of the piezoelectric element according to residual vibration, in a pressure chamber in communication with a nozzle, that occurs after supply of the driving signal, as a residual vibration signal, an analog differential residual vibration signal generation circuit that converts the residual vibration signal into an analog differential residual vibration signal, a demodulation circuit that demodulates the analog differential residual vibration signal and outputs a demodulated signal, an ad converter that converts the demodulated signal into a digital signal, and a determination unit that determines, based on the digital signal, a state in the pressure chamber.


20240316922. DRIVE METHOD OF LIQUID DISCHARGING HEAD AND LIQUID DISCHARGING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Takahiro KATAKURA of OKAYA-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Takanori AIMONO of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Shotaro TAMAI of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

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

CPC Code(s): B41J2/04588



Abstract: provided is a drive method of a liquid discharging head including a first step of forming a first liquid column by supplying a drive signal having a first waveform to a drive element, and a second step of, when the first liquid column is formed, forming a second liquid column by supplying a drive signal having a second waveform to the drive element, and thereafter discharging a part or all of liquid constituting the second liquid column as a droplet, in which when a drive signal having the first waveform but not having the second waveform is supplied to the drive element, a droplet is not discharged from the discharging portion, and when a drive signal having the second waveform but not having the first waveform is supplied to the drive element, a droplet is not discharged from the discharging portion.


20240316929. Liquid Ejecting Head And Liquid Ejecting Apparatus_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Eiichiro WATANABE of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

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

CPC Code(s): B41J2/14233



Abstract: a liquid ejecting head includes a head chip, a wiring substrate including a drive circuit, the wiring substrate being electrically coupled to the head chip, a fixing plate fixed with the head chip, a holder including an inner wall surface facing the drive circuit, the holder being made of a metal, the holder being configured to hold the head chip between the fixing plate and the holder, and a separation member disposed between the inner wall surface and the drive circuit, the separation member being configured to suppress conduction between the inner wall surface and the drive circuit.


20240316930. LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Shotaro TAMAI of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Sosuke YAMASAKI of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

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

CPC Code(s): B41J2/14233



Abstract: in a liquid ejecting head, a flow channel substrate and a pressure chamber substrate are bonded by an adhesive. the pressure chamber substrate includes a first opening formed exposing at least a portion of a diaphragm to a pressure chamber space, a second opening coupling the pressure chamber space to a flow channel formed in the flow channel substrate, at least one wall portion being an inner wall portion partitioning the pressure chamber space and coupling the first opening to the second opening, at least one recess portion formed on the wall portion and recessed in a first direction from the flow channel substrate to the diaphragm, and at least one protruding portion formed on the wall portion and protruding in a direction opposite to the first direction, the protruding portion being disposed between the at least one recess portion and the first opening in a longitudinal direction.


20240316936. LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Makoto SAWADAISHI of Shiojiri-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

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

CPC Code(s): B41J2/16547



Abstract: a liquid ejection apparatus includes a wiper carriage , and a pressurizing mechanism disposed in a liquid supply path via which a liquid from the liquid storage portion is supplied to an ejection head h. the wiper carriage has a wiper , which is an example of a maintenance portion. the pressurizing mechanism includes a liquid storage chamber that forms a portion of the liquid supply path and a diaphragm , which is an example of a deforming member configured to be deformed to change the volume of the liquid storage chamber . the wiper carriage causes the liquid in a nozzle n of the ejection head h communicating with the liquid storage chamber to flow in a discharge direction by pressing the diaphragm at the pressurized position to pressurize the liquid storage chamber


20240316942. LIQUID CONTAINER AND DISASSEMBLING METHOD OF LIQUID CONTAINER_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kiyoteru KATSUKI of Azumino-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Suguru Tomii of Shiojiri-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Sayaka Shiratori of Shiojiri-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J2/175

CPC Code(s): B41J2/17553



Abstract: a liquid container has a case that stores a liquid pack. the case includes a case body having a bottomed cylindrical shape with an opening at one end, and a lid member that covers the opening of the case body. the case includes a plurality of fitting claws that is provided in one of the lid member and the case body, and a plurality of fitted portions that is provided in another one of the lid member and the case body and configured to be engaged with the plurality of fitting claws. a plurality of engagement portions in which the plurality of fitting claws and the plurality of fitted portions are engaged, respectively, is located while being hidden inside the case.


20240316954. MEDIUM HEATING APPARATUS AND RECORDING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kenichiro KANEKO of OKAYA-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yohei SHIBATA of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J11/00, B08B1/14, B08B1/20, B08B1/34, B41J15/04, B41J15/16, B41J29/17

CPC Code(s): B41J11/0022



Abstract: a medium heating apparatus includes a heating unit configured to heat a medium on which liquid was ejected, a winding unit configured to wind the medium heated by the heating unit, and a guide bar around which the medium is wound between the heating unit and the winding unit, the guide bar being configured to guide the medium to the winding unit. the heating unit includes a heat source facing a surface of the medium on which liquid was ejected, and a jetting unit configured to jet air to the surface of the medium on which liquid was ejected, and the guide bar is configured to make contact with the surface of the medium on which liquid was ejected, and configured to be rotatable.


20240316962. LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yusaku AMANO of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Takeshi AOKI of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J25/00

CPC Code(s): B41J25/001



Abstract: a printer, which is an example of a liquid ejecting apparatus, includes a movable body including a head for ejecting a liquid or a cap performing maintenance of the head. further, the printer includes a pair of rack and pinion mechanisms including a rack and a drive gear to move the movable body in a first direction in which the rack extends; and a switching mechanism provided for each of the rack and pinion mechanisms and switching presence and absence of meshing between the rack and the drive gear when the movable body is at an exchange position.


20240316963. RECORDING APPARATUS AND RECORDING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Ryuji MORIYAMA of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yoshihiko MOMOSE of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kazuma OZAKI of OKAYA-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J25/308, B41J29/02

CPC Code(s): B41J25/3088



Abstract: a recording apparatus including a medium supporting part, a recording unit, a movement unit, a height detection unit, and a control unit. the control unit causes the height detection unit to perform the primary detection and the secondary detection, in the primary detection, the displacement detection unit detects the contact and the non-contact with the medium while moving the contact part in a first direction such that when the contact is detected, a movement in the first direction is interrupted, and that the movement in the first direction is restarted after the medium supporting part is separated from the movement unit by a first distance, and in the secondary detection, the displacement detection unit detects the contact and the non-contact with the medium while moving the contact part in a second direction opposite to the first direction such that when the contact is detected.


20240316964. PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kazuyoshi TANASE of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J25/316, B41J2/045, B41J25/00

CPC Code(s): B41J25/316



Abstract: a printing device includes a head having a nozzle array r in which a plurality of nozzles n are arranged in a first direction e, a movement mechanism that relatively moves the head and the printing medium m when ink i is ejected onto the printing medium m, a head angle adjustment section having a base plate, a head holding section that is pivotable, and a drive section, and configured to change an inclination angle � of the first direction e with respect to a direction orthogonal to a relative movement direction b, wherein the head holding section is pivoted with respect to the base plate, by controlling the drive section, such that, when forming an image in a predetermined area of the printing medium m with a plurality of passes, the inclination angle � is different between a first pass and a second pass.


20240316971. LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND COOLING UNIT_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Hirokazu YANAGIHARA of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B41J29/377, H05K7/20

CPC Code(s): B41J29/377



Abstract: a liquid discharge apparatus including: a first drive circuit generating a first drive signal; a second drive circuit generating a second drive signal; a first discharge section discharging a liquid onto a medium based on the first drive signal; a second discharge section discharging a liquid onto the medium based on the second drive signal; a blowing section generating an airflow; a first wind tunnel guiding the airflow to a first path; and a second wind tunnel guiding the airflow to a second path different from the first path, wherein the first drive circuit is disposed inside the first wind tunnel, the second drive circuit is disposed inside the second wind tunnel, and the first discharge section and the second discharge section are disposed outside the first wind tunnel and the second wind tunnel.


20240317518. MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND RECORDING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kazutoshi MATSUZAKI of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yohei SAKAI of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yusuke HIGUCHI of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kentaro NAKAMURA of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Makoto ISHIGURO of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B65H3/06, B65H3/66

CPC Code(s): B65H3/06



Abstract: a medium transport device includes a separation roller unit and a unit accommodation section in which the separation roller unit is detachably and attachably provided, wherein the separation roller unit includes a separation roller that is configured to contact a feed roller for feeding a medium and is provided rotatably around a shaft and a roller holder that is configured to hold the separation roller and that has a guide section for guiding the medium toward the feed roller the unit accommodation section is provided with an adjustment section for adjusting the position of the guide section in a direction that intersects the axial direction of the shaft


20240317530. MEDIUM DISCHARGE DEVICE AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kiyotaka NAKAMURA of Kitakyushu (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): B65H31/14, B65H29/12, B65H29/14, B65H31/02, H04N1/12

CPC Code(s): B65H31/14



Abstract: a medium discharge device includes a discharge roller pair that is provided with a discharge driving roller and a discharge driven roller which drivably rotates in contact with the discharge driving roller, and a medium receiving tray which receives the medium that is fed and discharged by the discharge roller pair, in which the medium receiving tray includes a guide member which guides such that a tip end of the medium which is discharged from the discharge roller pair enters the medium mounting surface at a predetermined angle, and the guide member is provided to be elastically displaceable in an advancing and retreating direction with respect to the medium mounting surface of the medium receiving tray and is displaced in a direction coming close to the medium mounting surface according to raising of a pressing load due to the medium that is discharged to the medium receiving tray.


20240317896. Molding Material Production Method And Molding Material_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Atsushi YAMADA of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Shinobu YOKOKAWA of Okaya (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hirofumi HOKARI of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Hajime KAKISHITA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C08B3/08, C08J3/00

CPC Code(s): C08B3/08



Abstract: a molding material production method according to the present disclosure includes an acylation step of conducting acylation reaction of cellulose, while irradiating, with microwaves of 0.4 ghz or more and 6.0 ghz or less, a mixture including the cellulose, an acylation agent, and a solvent, in which the solvent is an ionic liquid or a liquid including a salt, and the mixture includes the acylation agent at a ratio of 0.2 equivalents or more based on all hydroxy groups included in the cellulose.


20240318016. Maintenance Liquid And Method Of Maintenance_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Keiji IIDA of Chikuhoku (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Ippei OKUDA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Keigo ANDO of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C09D9/00, B41J2/165

CPC Code(s): C09D9/005



Abstract: provided is an aqueous maintenance liquid for use in maintenance of an ink jet recording apparatus ejecting an ink composition. the ink composition is an aqueous ink composition containing a coloring material. the maintenance liquid contains an organic amine and an organic solvent other than the organic amine. the organic solvent contains polyol a with a normal boiling point of 250� c. or lower. the content of polyol a is greater than 20.0% by mass with respect to the total amount of the maintenance liquid. the content of the organic amine is 0.3% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the maintenance liquid. the total content of the organic solvent is less than 30.0% by mass with respect to the total amount of the maintenance liquid. the organic solvent does not contain polyol b with a normal boiling point of higher than 250� c. in an amount of greater than 1.0% by mass with respect to the total amount of the maintenance liquid.


20240318022. Ink Jet Ink Composition And Recording Method_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Akinobu SUMIYOSHI of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kenta UCHIDA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yusuke MIZUTAKI of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C09D11/38, B41J2/01, C09D11/322

CPC Code(s): C09D11/38



Abstract: provided is an aqueous ink jet ink composition including a self-dispersing pigment, a water-soluble resin, and a betaine, in which the self-dispersing resin is a self-dispersing resin obtained by introducing a phosphorus-containing group to the pigment, the water-soluble resin has an acid value of 250 mgkoh/g or greater and 600 mgkoh/g or less, a content of the self-dispersing pigment is 3.5% by mass or greater and 8.5% by mass or less with respect to a total mass of the ink composition, a mass ratio (self-dispersing pigment/water-soluble resin) of the self-dispersing pigment to the water-soluble resin is 2.8 or greater and less than 30, and a content of the betaine is 2.5% by mass or greater and 9.5% by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the ink composition.


20240318023. Ink Jet Ink Composition, Recording Method, And Set_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Akinobu SUMIYOSHI of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kenta UCHIDA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yusuke MIZUTAKI of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): C09D11/38, B41J2/175, C09D11/107, C09D11/324

CPC Code(s): C09D11/38



Abstract: provided is an aqueous ink jet ink composition including a self-dispersing pigment, a water-soluble resin, and a betaine, in which the ink jet ink composition is used by an ink jet recording device that includes an ink storage container having an ink filling hole, a content of the self-dispersing pigment is 3.5% by mass or greater and 8.5% by mass or less with respect to a total mass of the ink composition, a mass ratio (self-dispersing pigment/water-soluble resin) of the self-dispersing pigment to the water-soluble resin is 2.8 or greater and less than 30, and a content of the betaine is 2.5% by mass or greater and 9.5% by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the ink composition.


20240318951. Laser Interferometer_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Nobuhito HAYASHI of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G01B9/02002, G01B9/02, H01S5/024, H01S5/0687

CPC Code(s): G01B9/02002



Abstract: a laser interferometer includes: an interference optical system including a laser source configured to emit laser beams and to cause the laser beams to interfere with each other; a gas cell configured to seal a gas absorbing light having a predetermined wavelength and allow the laser beams to be incident; an detector configured to detect an amount of light emitted from the gas cell and output an emitted light amount detection signal; and a light source controller configured to control a wavelength of the laser beams based on the emitted light amount detection signal.


20240318980. SENSOR MODULE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Masayoshi TODOROKIHARA of Suwa (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G01D1/14, G01D21/02

CPC Code(s): G01D1/14



Abstract: a sensor module includes: a reference period signal generation unit configured to output a reference period signal; a first count unit configured to generate, in synchronization with one of a first measured signal output by a first physical quantity sensor and the reference period signal, a first count value of a time event of the other of the first measured signal and the reference period signal; a second count unit configured to generate, in synchronization with one of a second measured signal output by a second physical quantity sensor and the reference period signal, a second count value of a time event of the other of the second measured signal and the reference period signal; a first filter configured to receive the first count value and output a third count value; a second filter configured to receive the second count value and output a fourth count value; and a filter unit configured to output a measurement value based on a difference between the third count value and the fourth count value.


20240319082. OPTICAL DEVICE, SPECTROSCOPIC DEVICE, AND SPECTROSCOPIC METHOD_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

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

IPC Code(s): G01N21/31, G01B11/02

CPC Code(s): G01N21/31



Abstract: an optical device includes: an analysis optical system; and a length measurement optical system. the analysis optical system includes a moving mirror configured to reflect analysis light to add a first modulation signal to the analysis light, a gas cell with a gas that absorbs light of a predetermined wavelength sealed therein and configured to add a light absorption signal to the analysis light, and a first light receiving element configured to receive the analysis light including a sample-derived signal, the first modulation signal, and the light absorption signal. the length measurement optical system includes a second light source and obtains a displacement signal corresponding to a position of the moving mirror using laser light.


20240319087. Spectroscopic Device and Shape Measurement Device_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Nobuhito HAYASHI of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kohei YAMADA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G01N21/3504, G01N21/35, G01N21/3586, G01N21/359

CPC Code(s): G01N21/3504



Abstract: a spectroscopic device includes: an analysis optical system; a length measurement optical system; and a calculation device. the analysis optical system includes a moving mirror and a first light receiving element. the length measurement optical system includes a second light source configured to emit laser light, a gas cell with a gas that absorbs light of a predetermined wavelength sealed therein and configured to cause the laser light to be incident thereon, an emitted light amount detection unit configured to detect an amount of light emitted from the gas cell and output an emitted light amount detection signal, a light source control unit configured to control a wavelength of the laser light based on the emitted light amount detection signal, and a length measurement unit configured to use the laser light to obtain a displacement signal corresponding to a position of the moving mirror, and the calculation device includes a moving mirror position calculation unit, a light intensity calculation unit, and a fourier transform unit configured to generate a spectral pattern.


20240319484. RELAY SYSTEM, PROJECTION SYSTEM, AND PROJECTOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

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

IPC Code(s): G02B17/00, G02B17/08, G03B21/14, G03B21/28

CPC Code(s): G02B17/008



Abstract: a relay system brings a beam output from a first image plane into focus at a second image plane. the relay system includes a first lens element, a reflection member, and a second lens element sequentially arranged in the direction in which the beam travels. the first lens element has positive power. the reflection member has a transmissive surface that is a concave surface on which the beam is incident and via which the beam exits, and a reflective surface that is a concave surface that reflects the beam from the transmissive surface. the second lens element has positive power. the beam output from the reflection member passes through the second lens element and is brought into focus at the second image plane.


20240319543. LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Tatsuya YANAGISAWA of SUWA-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G02F1/1339, G02F1/1337

CPC Code(s): G02F1/1339



Abstract: a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a seal material disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate at a periphery in plan view, a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and an inside surrounded by the seal material in plan view, and an adsorption layer containing xerogel disposed along at least part of the seal material.


20240319575. PROJECTOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Koichi AKIYAMA of Azumino-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G03B21/20

CPC Code(s): G03B21/208



Abstract: a projector includes a light source, a collimator collimating a first light emitted from the light source, a first multi-lens array having a plurality of first small lenses dividing the first light into a plurality of partial pencils of light, and a plurality of light incident regions each containing at least two of the first small lenses, a second multi-lens array having a plurality of second small lenses placed to correspond to the respective plurality of light incident regions, a superimposing lens superimposing the plurality of partial pencils of light emitted from the respective plurality of second small lenses on an illumination area, and a light modulator containing an image formation area as the illumination area and modulating light. the partial pencils of light emitted from at least the two respective first small lenses contained in the corresponding single light incident region enter the single second small lens.


20240319720. Molding Management System_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kosuke ATSUTA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Soji SHIOZAWA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G05B19/418

CPC Code(s): G05B19/41875



Abstract: a molding management system includes: a device storage unit configured to store a plurality of pieces of device identification information that are identification information of a device used in production of a molded article and including at least a molding machine; a defect classification storage unit configured to store master data including a plurality pieces of defect classification information that are information related to classification of a defect of the molded article or a material used for molding the molded article; a first receiving unit configured to receive selection of the device identification information stored in the device storage unit; a second receiving unit configured to receive selection of the defect classification information provided in the master data; a device defect storage unit configured to store the device identification information received by the first receiving unit and the defect classification information received by the second receiving unit in association with each other; and a third receiving unit configured to receive, in a case where the defect occurs in the molded article or the material, selection of the defect classification information stored in the device defect storage unit in association with the device identification information of the device used in production of the molded article when the defect occurs.


20240319721. Molding Management System_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kosuke ATSUTA of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Soji SHIOZAWA of Matsumoto (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G05B19/418

CPC Code(s): G05B19/41875



Abstract: a molding management system includes: a molded article item storage unit configured to store a plurality of pieces of molded article item information that are identification information of an item of a molded article; a defect classification storage unit configured to store master data including a plurality of pieces of defect classification information that are information related to classification of a defect of the molded article; a first receiving unit configured to receive selection of the molded article item information stored in the molded article item storage unit; a second receiving unit configured to receive selection of the defect classification information provided in the master data; an item defect storage unit configured to store the molded article item information received by the first receiving unit and the defect classification information received by the second receiving unit in association with each other; and a third receiving unit configured to receive, when the defect occurs in the molded article, selection of the defect classification information stored in the item defect storage unit in association with the molded article item information of an item of the molded article in which the defect occurs.


20240319928. RELAY SERVER, PRINTING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yasuhiro FURUTA of SHIMOSUWA-MACHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1204



Abstract: a relay server according to the present disclosure is a relay server coupled to a first printing service system and a second printing service system coupled to an image forming device. the relay server includes: a registration reception unit configured to acquire a registration instruction for the image forming device; an information acquisition unit configured to acquire information on the image forming device from the second printing service system when the registration instruction is acquired; and a registration setting unit configured to register the image forming device in the first printing service system using the information on the image forming device acquired from the second printing service system, and to instruct the first printing service system to create client automatic setting information for registering the image forming device in a terminal device of a user.


20240319933. INK JET SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Toshiro MURAYAMA of SUWA-GUN FUJIMI-MACHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Nobuaki ITO of SUWA-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Tomonaga HASEGAWA of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Akira MIYAGISHI of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12, B41J2/21

CPC Code(s): G06F3/121



Abstract: an ink jet system includes a first recording apparatus in which at least a first head and a second head are mounted, a second recording apparatus in which at least a third head and a fourth head are mounted, and a processing apparatus that is commonly coupled to the first recording apparatus and the second recording apparatus and includes a display portion. the processing apparatus causes the display portion to display first state information indicating a state of the first head, second state information indicating a state of the second head, third state information indicating a state of the third head, and fourth state information indicating a state of the fourth head.


20240319936. RELAY SERVER, PRINTING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yasuhiro FURUTA of SHIMOSUWA-MACHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12, G06Q30/0283

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1238



Abstract: a relay server according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an authentication controller that acquires authentication completion information indicating that a first printing service system completes authentication, a printing controller that acquires printing job information from the first printing service system and transmits a request to cause an image forming device to execute printing for the printing job information to a second printing service system , a storage that acquires job state information corresponding to the printing job information from the second printing service system and stores printing history information corresponding to the job state information, and a printing history information acquisition unit that acquires printing history information on the image forming device from the storage . the printing history information includes external user information that is information on a user belonging to an organization different from an organization to which the image forming device belongs.


20240319941. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Taihei FUKUMOTO of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1292



Abstract: a wireless communication device includes: a first communication processor configured to perform processing of executing communication of a first wireless communication system; a target determination unit configured to determine whether a target device is present in a network accessible by the communication of the first wireless communication system; a second communication processor configured to perform processing of executing, when the target device is not present in the network, communication of a second wireless communication system with at least one of the target devices; and a transmission controller configured to perform control to transmit, to the at least one target device, setting information for participating in the network using the communication of the second wireless communication system.


20240319946. CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Takashi Natori of Suwa-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F3/14

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1423



Abstract: a control device includes at least one processor configured to control display on an optical device. the processor implements causing the optical device to display a reception image for receiving input of a management value for a factor concerning an environment in which a display apparatus is disposed, acquiring a measurement value for the factor from a sensing device provided in the display apparatus, and causing the optical device to display the management value, the input of which has been received, and the measurement value acquired from the sensing device.


20240320381. Method For Generating Three-Dimensional Modeling Data_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Manabu WATANABE of Shiojiri (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06F30/10

CPC Code(s): G06F30/10



Abstract: a method for generating three-dimensional modeling data includes: an acquiring step of acquiring a path condition predetermined according to a material type; and a data generation step of generating path data in which a movement path along which a nozzle moves while extruding a plasticized material is represented by a plurality of partial paths. the path data includes contour path data and infill path data, and the path condition includes a path length condition related to an upper limit of a length of the partial path in an infill area. the data generation step includes a first generation step of generating the contour path data, and a second generation step of generating the infill path data by dividing the infill area into a plurality of divided areas and generating the movement path in each of the divided areas according to a path pattern. in the second generation step, the infill area is divided such that the movement path satisfying the path length condition is generated in each of the divided areas.


20240320457. INK JET SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Toshiro MURAYAMA of FUJIMI-MACHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Tomonaga HASEGAWA of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Akira MIYAGISHI of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Nobuaki ITO of SUWA-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G06K15/10, G06K15/00, G06Q30/0207

CPC Code(s): G06K15/102



Abstract: an ink jet system includes a recording device on which a head unit that ejects ink is mounted and that executes a recording operation on a recording medium, a processing device coupled to the recording device and performing a data process for causing the recording device to execute the recording operation, and a server configured to be coupled to either the recording device or the processing device, wherein the server authenticates a user who causes the recording device to execute the recording operation, acquires recording operation information about the recording operation from the recording device, the processing device, or a terminal device used by the user, determines reward information indicating one or a plurality of rewards based on trigger information including part of or all of the recording operation information, and grants the user one or a plurality of rewards indicated by the reward information.


20240321154. Circuit Device, Display System, And Electronic Apparatus_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yasutoshi AKIBA of Chino (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Jeffrey ERIC of Richmond (CA) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G09G3/00, B60K35/00, B60K35/10, B60K35/23, B60K35/28, B60K35/81, G02B27/01, G06T5/80, G06T19/00

CPC Code(s): G09G3/002



Abstract: a circuit device includes a storing section configured to store a rendering image and a warp processing section. the warp processing section includes a coordinate converting section, a coordinate-address converting section, and an output section. the coordinate converting section converts, with coordinate conversion based on warp parameters and rotation correction parameters, an output coordinate, which is a coordinate on a display image, into an input coordinate, which is a coordinate on the rendering image. the coordinate-address converting section converts the input coordinate into a read address of the storing section. the output section reads out pixel data of the rendering image from the read address of the storing section and outputs, based on the read-out pixel data, pixel data in the output coordinate of the display image.


20240321159. PROJECTION-TYPE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PROJECTION-TYPE DISPLAY APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kazuhisa MIZUSAKO of Shiojiri-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Toru AOKI of Shiojiri-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yusuke KOMURO of Azumino-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G09G3/00, G09G3/20, G09G3/36

CPC Code(s): G09G3/007



Abstract: a projection-type display apparatus including a liquid crystal panel including a plurality of panel pixels, an optical path shifting element configured to shift a position of a projection pixel for each of unit periods, included in one frame period, and a display control circuit configured to control the liquid crystal panel and the optical path shifting element. the display control circuit supplies a data signal to the plurality of panel pixels per the unit period, supplies a signal based on pixel data, as the data signal, to a peripheral panel pixel arranged at a periphery among the plurality of panel pixels in a unit period as a part in one frame period, and supplies a signal having a gray scale level equal to or less than a threshold value as the data signal in a unit period other than the unit period as the part in the one frame period.


20240321209. ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Takehiko Kubota of Matsumoto-shi (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): G09G3/3233

CPC Code(s): G09G3/3233



Abstract: a pixel circuit includes an oled that emits light with a luminance corresponding to a current flowing from an anode to a cathode, and a transistor that causes a current corresponding to a voltage between a gate node and a source node. the control circuit supplies a potential to the gate node via a data line in a writing period of a first frame, supplies a potential vel for setting the transistor to be in an off state to the gate node via the data line in a first initialization period, and executes a reset operation in an odd-numbered row and a non-reset operation in an even-numbered row in a second initialization period. the reset operation is an operation of supplying a potential vorst, and the non-reset operation is an operation of setting the potentials of the data line and anode to a potential between the potential vel and vorst.


20240322689. ROBOT CONTROLLER AND ELECTRIC DISCHARGE METHOD_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kosuke ICHIYANAGI of NAGANO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Junpei NAKAYAMA of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H02M3/158, H02M1/00, H02M1/14

CPC Code(s): H02M3/158



Abstract: a robot controller having a power supply circuit supplying power to a motor of a robot, includes a capacitor, a discharge resistor discharging electric charge stored in the capacitor, a first switch element passing and interrupting a current flowing in the discharge resistor, a first voltage detection unit detecting a voltage at a primary side of the power supply circuit, and a first control unit controlling on and off of the first switch element based on a detection result of the first voltage detection unit. further, the first control unit sets the first switch element to be continuous to pass a current in the discharge resistor when the voltage detected by the first voltage detection unit is equal to or lower than a first threshold.


20240322757. CIRCUIT DEVICE AND OSCILLATOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yosuke ITASAKA of Minowa (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kohei BEPPU of Saitama (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Naoki II of Suwa (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H03B5/36

CPC Code(s): H03B5/36



Abstract: a circuit device is configured to switching between a first mode in which phase noise of an output clock signal is lower than that in a second mode and the second mode in which power consumption is smaller than that in the first mode, and the 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 to obtain a rectangular wave clock signal; and an output circuit configured to output the output clock signal based on the clock signal. a driving capability of the waveform shaping circuit in the first mode is higher than a driving capability of the waveform shaping circuit in the second mode.


20240323287. IMAGE READING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yoichiro NISHIMURA of KITAKYUSHU-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00535



Abstract: an image reading device includes an opening/closing cover configured to open and close, a first roller that can convey a medium, a reading unit reads an image of the medium, and an elastic member that applies a force to the opening/closing cover in a direction of the closed state or the open state, where the opening/closing cover includes a guide portion that is longer than a length of the first roller in a width direction intersecting a conveying direction, in the closed state, the guide portion is displaceable to a first position of advancing to a conveyance path and a second position of retreating, and is applied with an elastic force so as to take the first position when the first medium is conveyed and take the second position when a second medium having higher rigidity than the first medium is conveyed.


20240323295. IMAGE READING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Masaki NAMIKI of KITAKYUSHU-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Yudai TARUYA of KITAKYUSHU-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00, H04N1/195

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00981



Abstract: a image reading device includes a reading section configured to read an image of a medium transported in a transport direction; a light transmitting member arranged between a transport path on which the medium is transported and the reading section; and an airflow generation section which is arranged on an opposite side of the light transmitting member from the reading section, which includes a hole section positioned facing the light transmitting member, and which is configured to generate airflow from the hole section toward the light transmitting member.


20240323296. IMAGE SCANNING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Hiroki KOYAMA of ASAHI-MURA (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Masakazu ISHIHARA of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Toshimitsu OHARA of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04N1/10, H04N1/024, H04N1/12

CPC Code(s): H04N1/1061



Abstract: an image scanning device includes a transport section that transports a document along a transport path; an image scanning unit that is configured to scan an image from the document transported by the transport section; and a first conductive section that is configured to electrically conduct with the image scanning unit. the image scanning unit has a scanning section that is configured to scan the image from the document transported by the transport section, a glass plate that is configured to contact with the document between the scanning section and the transport path, and a second conductive section that is configured to electrically conduct with the glass plate. the image scanning unit is configured to displace along a displacement direction that intersects the transport path. the first conductive section is configured to follow the displacement of the image scanning unit and to maintain electrical conductivity with the glass plate by maintaining a state where the first conductive section is in contact with the second conductive section by following the displacement of the image scanning unit.


20240323297. IMAGE READING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Masaki NAMIKI of KITAKYUSHU-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Kazuhiko TSUYAMA of KITAKYUSHU-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04N1/12

CPC Code(s): H04N1/1215



Abstract: it includes a transport section configured to transport a document, a reading section configured to read an image of the document transported in a transport direction by the transport section, and a rotation member that is provided with, on a peripheral surface, at least two background sections having colors different in brightness from each other, that is provided at a position facing the reading section, and that, by rotating, changes a position of the background section with respect to a reading position of the reading section, wherein the rotation member is separable from the reading section.


20240323325. PROJECTOR_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Akihiro KASHIWAGI of AZUMINO-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation, Akira MOMOSE of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04N9/31

CPC Code(s): H04N9/3152



Abstract: a projector according to an aspect includes a light source device configured to emit white light including blue light, green light, and red light, a lens array including a plurality of lenses, a color filter including a blue filter configured to transmit the blue light, a green filter configured to transmit the green light, and a red filter configured to transmit the red light, a pixel electrode including a blue sub-pixel electrode configured to modulate the blue light transmitted through the blue filter according to image information and emit blue image light, a green sub-pixel electrode configured to modulate the green light transmitted through the green filter according to the image information and emit green image light, and a red sub-pixel electrode configured to modulate the red light transmitted through the red filter according to the image information and emit red image light, and a projection optical system configured to project the blue, green, and red image lights. the area of the second lens is larger than the area of the green filter and is larger than the area of the first lens and the area of the third lens.


20240323327. PROJECTION SYSTEM, PROJECTION METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROJECTION PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Yuzo MURASAWA of Aoki-mura (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04N9/31, G06F3/16

CPC Code(s): H04N9/3185



Abstract: a projection system includes a projector configured to project a projection image onto a projection target, a detector configured to detect voice of a user, and a controller configured to control the projector based on a command included in the voice detected by the detector. the controller executes a voice input mode for adjusting a shape of the projection image based on the command.


20240324041. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(seiko epson corporation)

Inventor(s): Kota NISHIDA of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP) for seiko epson corporation

IPC Code(s): H04W76/15, H04W8/00, H04W76/30

CPC Code(s): H04W76/15



Abstract: a wireless communication device includes: a first communication processor that establishes a wireless communication connection of a first wireless communication system using setting information; a second communication processor that searches for at least one other wireless communication device according to an nan standard and establishes a wireless communication connection of a second wireless communication system; and a transmission controller that performs control to transmit the setting information to the at least one other wireless communication device using the wireless communication connection of the second wireless communication system. the second communication processor disconnects the wireless communication connection of the second wireless communication system to the other wireless communication device when the other wireless communication device successfully establishes the wireless communication connection of the first wireless communication system.


SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION patent applications on September 26th, 2024