baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent JP-2023148440-A (JP)
Title: Design support device and design support method
Inventor: KAMIYA SHINOBU
IPC: G06F30/20
Filed: 2022-03-30
Abstract: To easily determine panel division positions that satisfy performance while suppressing the overall weight of components when dividing a panel-shaped parent component into a plurality of child components.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes an analysis unit that performs calculation processing for performance analysis using design information of a parent component W and an analysis condition. The analysis unit 30 performs the processing of: dividing the parent component for each distance dimension of a preset point pitch of spot welding and forming a plurality of divided panels wi; determining a plate thickness that satisfies required performance for each of the plurality of divided panels; connecting a value of the plate thickness determined for each of the plurality of divided panels on coordinates to form a plate thickness distribution curve C, in the shape of the parent component made of the plurality of divided panels; setting, as a panel wrap area R, an area on a thick plate side between inflection points Cp, from among the plate thickness distribution curve; and determining division positions of child components based on the panel wrap area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
Patent JP-2023148774-A (JP)
Title: Exposed type column base foundation structure
Inventor: ICHIOKA DAIKO
IPC: E02D27/00
Filed: 2022-03-30
Abstract: To provide an exposed type column base foundation structure with main reinforcements of a foundation beam mechanically anchored to a column type foundation body, excellent in compressive resistance against compressive force applied from a column base to the oblique direction and having good workability.SOLUTION: In an exposed type column base foundation structure 100, a base plate 41 is fixed on a column type foundation body 10 with anchor bolts 50, a steel column 30 is fixed to the base plate 41, and first fixing plates 26 at end parts of main reinforcements 25 of a foundation beam 20 fixed to a side face 13 of the column type foundation body 10 are fixed to the column type foundation body 10. The anchor bolts 50 have second fixing plates 51 at lower ends thereof, and include multiple first anchor bolts 50A arranged on the foundation beam 20 side and multiple second anchor bolts 50B arranged on a side opposite to the foundation beam 20. A fixing part reinforcement member 60 is provided which connects the multiple first anchor bolts 50A with each other on the respective second fixing plates 51.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Patent JP-2023157570-A (JP)
Title: Information processing device
Inventor: ONO YASUHIRO
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2022-04-15
Abstract: To provide a technique for improving the convenience of shopping by a plurality of people.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes a grouping processing unit and a first control unit. The grouping processing unit groups a plurality of terminals into one group based on user settings. The first control unit associates information on products registered using any one of a plurality of terminals with a group transaction and stores the information in a storage unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20
Patent JP-2023158438-A (JP)
Title: Coated negative electrode active material particle for lithium ion battery, and manufacturing method of coated negative electrode active material particle for lithium ion battery
Inventor: YOKOMIZO Daigo
IPC: H01M4/587
Filed: 2022-04-18
Abstract: To provide a coated negative electrode active material particle for a lithium ion battery, which is capable of improving the cycle characteristics of a lithium ion battery.SOLUTION: Provided is a coated negative electrode active material particle for a lithium ion battery, at least part of a surface of the coated negative electrode active material particle for a lithium ion battery being coated with a coating layer including a polymer compound and a conductive aid. The weight ratio of the conductive aid is 6.1-10.5 wt.% based on the weight of the coated negative electrode active material particle for a lithium ion battery, and the coverage obtained by the following formula is 80% or more. Coverage (%)={1-[BET specific surface area of coated negative electrode active material particle/(BET specific surface area of uncoated negative electrode active material particle×weight ratio of negative electrode active material particle contained in coated negative electrode active material particle+BET specific surface area of conductive aid×weight ratio of conductive aid contained in coated negative electrode active material particle)]}×100SELECTED DRAWING: None
Patent JP-2022105081-A (JP)
Title: Peptide epoxyketone immunoproteasome inhibitor and process for preparing precursor thereof
IPC: C07D303/36
Filed: 2022-04-25
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide (2S,3R)-N-[(2S)-3-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-1-[(2R)-2-methyloxirane-2-yl]-1-oxopropane-2-yl] -3-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-[(2S)-2-[2-(morpholine-4-yl) acetamide] propanamide] propanamide (compound G), and a process for preparing a precursor thereof. 
     SOLUTION: The process of the present invention comprises mixing a tertiary amine base, (2S,3R)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-((S)-2-(2-morpholino-acetamide) propanamide) propanoic acid, and (S)-3-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-1-((R)-2- methyloxirane-2-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-aminium salt, and a coupling agent to form a compound G, the temperature of each mixing step being maintained between -20°C and 25°C. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: None 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2023162051-A (JP)
Title: 遊技機
IPC: A63F7/02
Filed: 2022-04-26
Abstract: 【課題】 表面実装電子部品が実装される電子基板を備える遊技機において、信頼性の低下を抑制することができる遊技機を提供する。【解決手段】 遊技の進行に関わる主制御基板を備える遊技機であって、主制御基板の表基板面と裏基板面とのうちの少なくとも表基板面には、挿入実装電子部品と、表面実装電子部品と、が複数実装され、主制御基板の表基板面に実装される表面実装電子部品のうちの特定表面実装電子部品と挿入実装電子部品とは、電子部品実装不可領域を挟んで隣接配置される。【選択図】図１２９
Patent JP-2023163848-A (JP)
Title: エピタキシャル成長装置のためのパラメータ決定装置、パラメータ決定方法、及びパラメータ決定プログラム
IPC: H01L21/205
Filed: 2022-04-28
Abstract: 【課題】短時間、かつ低コストでエピタキシャル成長装置のための１又は複数のパラメータの最適値を算出するパラメータ決定装置、パラメータ決定方法、及びパラメータ決定プログラムを提供する。【解決手段】１又は複数のパラメータのそれぞれについて複数の値と、エピタキシャル膜の位置データと、成膜されたエピタキシャル膜に対して、特性測定装置によって測定された特性データとを受け付ける入力部と、位置データと、特性データと、１又は複数のパラメータのそれぞれについて複数の値とから、１又は複数のパラメータのそれぞれの最適値を算出する演算部とを備え、演算部は、応答関数ＦＱｊ（ｘ，ΔＰｋ）を導出し、１又は複数のパラメータの最適値をシミュレーションによって算出する。【選択図】図１
Patent JP-2022107617-A (JP)
Title: Ink composition and inkjet recording method using the same
IPC: C09D11/38
Filed: 2022-05-06
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ink composition for inkjet recording excellent in properties of an inkjet ink, required for recent inkjet recording methods, especially reduction of odor of the inkjet ink, member aptitude of an inkjet heat and an inkjet recording device and capable of satisfying requirements such as discharge stability or intermittent discharge property of the inkjet ink, blocking resistance or dryness of a printed matter at same time. 
     SOLUTION: There is provided an ink composition for inkjet recording, containing at least a coloring material, a resin and a solvent represented by the general formula (1) and having content of impurities derived from the solvent of less than 1.0 mass% in total amount of the solvent. R 1 -(OR 2 ) n -O-R 3  (1), where n:an integer of 1 to 4, R 1 :an alkyl group which may be branched and has 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R 2 :an alkylene which may be branched and has 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R 3 :hydrogen or an alkyl group which may be branched and has 1 to 4 carbon atoms. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: None 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2023167210-A (JP)
Title: 無人搬送システム
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2022-05-11
Abstract: 【課題】無人搬送車を障害物と干渉する前に自動的に停車させつつ、その停車の原因となった障害物の移動作業を周囲の作業者が容易に且つ効率的に行えるようにする。【解決手段】無人搬送システムは、物体検出センサと、物体検出センサにより検出された物体が、無人搬送車１０の走行可能領域に配置された障害物５であるか否かを検出する障害物検出部と、走行予定経路に沿った無人搬送車１０の通過予定領域Ｒを算出する通過領域算出部と、障害物５の位置情報と通過領域算出部により算出された無人搬送車１０の通過予定領域Ｒとを基に、無人搬送車１０が障害物５と干渉するか否かを予測する干渉予測部と、干渉予測部により干渉が発生すると予測された場合に、無人搬送車１０の走行を停止させる走行制御部と、干渉に関連する干渉関連情報（テーブルＴ）を算出する干渉情報算出部と、干渉関連情報を報知する報知部６２とを備える。【選択図】図５
Patent JP-2022119843-A (JP)
Title: liquid naloxone spray
IPC: A61K47/18
Filed: 2022-05-18
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide stable liquid formulations containing naloxone, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a derivative thereof. 
     SOLUTION: A liquid spray formulation comprises an effective amount of naloxone, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a derivative thereof, water, and a chelating agent, and does not contain an isotonicity agent or a buffer. The formulation is administered intranasally to a patient in need thereof to treat opioid dependence, opioid overdose, and congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022110103-A (JP)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2022-05-18
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide methods of forming crystal forms of resiquimod, and methods of using crystal forms of them. 
     SOLUTION: A composition includes resiquimod in the form of a sulfate in crystal form A, characterized by an x-ray powder diffraction spectrum, including peaks at about 7° to about 8°2θ, about 13.5° to about 14.5°2θ, about 19° to about 20°2θ, and/or about 19.5° to about 20.5°2θ. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: None 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022103401-A (JP)
Title: Game machine
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 2022-05-20
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably performing lottery processing. 
     SOLUTION: Lottery processing of a combination is executed and rotation of a reel is started based on operation of a start lever, and winning correspondence control is executed based on the fact that a stop result corresponds to a result of the lottery processing of a combination when the rotation of a reel is stopped based on operation of a stop button. In this case, a random number updated in a fourth dedicated random number circuit is stored in an acquisition random number counter 74e provided in a main-side RAM 74 in shift lottery processing to an ART state. A result obtained by subtracting lottery value information corresponding to a result of the lottery processing of a combination in a present game from numeral value information of the acquisition random number counter 74e is calculated, and shift winning occurs in occurrence of borrow processing. In the configuration concerned, the acquisition random number counter 74e is in 1 byte. Contrarily, a random number of the fourth dedicated random number circuit is in 7 bits. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2023175384-A (JP)
Title: アンテナ装置
IPC: H01Q5/48
Filed: 2022-05-30
Abstract: 【課題】小型化を維持した上で２０ｄＢ以上のアイソレーションを実現することができるアンテナ装置を提供する。【解決手段】アンテナ装置は、絶縁基板１の一面に同心円状に形成された半円弧状の第１の外側アンテナ素子２および第１の内側アンテナ素子３と、絶縁基板の他面に同心円状に形成された半円弧状の第２の外側アンテナ素子１９および第２の内側アンテナ素子２０と、絶縁基板の一面に形成されたアンテナ側結合部１７と、絶縁基板の他面に結合部と１８０度反転する姿勢に形成された給電結合部１８とを備えている。第１の外側アンテナ素子と第２の外側アンテナ素子は接続ライン４，１０と第１スルーホール１５を介してアンテナ側結合部に接合され、第１の内側アンテナ素子と第２の内側アンテナ素子は接続ライン５，１１と第２スルーホール１４を介してアンテナ側結合部に接合されている。【選択図】図３
Patent JP-2023176907-A (JP)
Title: スイッチ装置及び電子楽器
IPC: H01H13/52
Filed: 2022-06-01
Abstract: 【課題】良好なクリック感を得ることができるスイッチ装置及びそのようなスイッチ装置を備える電子楽器を提供すること。【解決手段】決定スイッチ５０は、押下操作可能なキートップ５２と、キートップ５２の押下方向側に設けられ、キートップ５２への押下操作に応じてキートップ５２側が弾性変形する略筒状のラバーキー５６と、キートップ５２への押下操作を検出するスイッチ部６２と、ラバーキー５６の内側でラバーキー５６に支持され、キートップ５２への押下操作に応じて押下方向に移動するキーガイド５４と、を備え、押下操作に応じたキーガイド５４の移動により、ラバーキー５６におけるスイッチ部６２側が弾性変形する。【選択図】図７
Patent JP-2023178624-A (JP)
Title: 異物検知装置、異物検知方法、および異物検知プログラム
IPC: H04B17/18
Filed: 2022-06-06
Abstract: 【課題】アンテナを収容する筐体上の異物を検知する異物検知装置及び異物検方法を提供する【解決手段】筐体３００上の異物Ｅを検知する異物検知装置１００は、第１のアンテナ２１０に入力される電力値を取得する第１の電力値取得部と、第２のアンテナ２２０から出力される電力値を取得する第２の電力値取得部と、第１のアンテナ及び第２のアンテナを収容する筐体上の異物を検知する検知部と、を有する。検知部は、第１のアンテナに入力される電力値に対する第２のアンテナから出力される電力値の割合が所定の閾値より大きいならば、筐体上に異物があると判断する。【選択図】図２
Patent JP-2022111329-A (JP)
Title: Variants of tnfsf15 and dcr3 associated with crohn's disease
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2022-06-09
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide variants of TNFSF15 and DCR3 associated with Crohn's disease. 
     SOLUTION: Described herein are a method and a composition related to the discovery of associations in TNFSF15 15 and DcR3 genetic loci across in Caucasian, Puerto Rican, and Korean Crohn's Disease, as demonstrated via trans-ethnic fine mapping. The present invention provides a method of quantifying risk and diagnosing susceptibility to Crohn's disease in a subject by determining the presence of one or more risk variants are at the TNFSF15 (or TL1A) and/or DcR3 genetic loci. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2024005017-A (JP)
Title: 情報処理装置、システム、方法、及びプログラム
IPC: G06Q50/40
Filed: 2022-06-29
Abstract: 【課題】健康診断の実施効率を向上させる技術を提供する。【解決手段】情報処理装置２０の制御部は、健康診断を実施中の第1の車両１０－１に搭乗したスタッフの勤務シフトを示す情報又は第１の車両１０－１に搭載した備品の残数を示す情報を取得し、取得した情報に基づいてスタッフの交代又は備品の補充が必要であると判断した場合、新たなスタッフが搭乗した第２の車両１０－２又は新たな備品を搭載した第２の車両１０－２を、第１の車両１０－１の停車場所に派遣すると決定する。【選択図】図１
Patent JP-2022153387-A (JP)
Title: Control of etching angle by rotating substrate in angled etching tool
IPC: H01J37/305
Filed: 2022-06-30
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for forming gratings with various tilt angles on a substrate and forming gratings with various tilt angles on a continuous substrate. 
     SOLUTION: A method in an etching system 200 with an angle includes positioning a portion of a substrate 210 held on a platen 206 within a path of an ion beam 216. The substrate includes a grating material 212 disposed thereon. The ion beam contacts the grating material at an ion beam angle θ with respect to the surface normal 218 of the substrate, and forms a grating within the grating material. The substrate is rotated about the platen axis to provide a rotation angle φ between the ion beam and the surface normal of the grating. The grating has a tilt angle of θ' with respect to the surface normal of the substrate. The rotation angle φ is chosen by the formula φ=cos -1 (tan(θ')/tan(θ)). 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2A 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2024006435-A (JP)
Title: 缶容器
IPC: B21D51/26
Filed: 2022-07-01
Abstract: 【課題】ニス層を形成しない加工法を提示し、ニス層形成のための工程数およびコストを削減し、印刷画像の画質をすぐれたものにする。【解決手段】本発明の第１の態様においては、表面にニス層が形成されていない缶体の一端にダイネッキング工具で縮径部を形成する段階を含み、前記ダイネッキング工具と前記缶体との間の動摩擦係数が０．３０以下である、缶容器の製造方法を提供する。また、第２の態様においては、缶胴部、前記缶胴部の一端側に設けられた底部、及び、前記缶胴部の他端側で外径が縮径された縮径部を含み、少なくとも前記縮径部の外表面には、ニス層が形成されていない、缶容器を提供する。【選択図】図２
Patent JP-2022132322-A (JP)
Title: Face authentication system, face recognition unit, face authentication method, and face authentication program
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2022-07-04
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a face authentication system capable of easily linking authentication results with an external device without requiring a face authentication service provider to build an external application to connect to the external device. 
     SOLUTION: Multiple face recognition units 1 and a face matching server 6 are connected via a network. The face recognition unit picks up an image of an object person with a camera and transmits a piece of face image data of the object person acquired by the camera to the face matching server. The face matching server receives the face image data of the object person from the face recognition unit, generates a piece of face feature data of the object person from the face image data of the object person, executes a series of collation processing of the face feature data of the object person with face feature data of registered persons, and transmits the authentication result of the user to the face recognition unit. The face recognition unit receives an authentication result of the object person from the face matching server and makes adjustments so that the authentication result of the object person is linked with the external device. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 57 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2024008372-A (JP)
Title: 金属酸化膜形成用組成物、パターン形成方法、及び金属酸化膜形成方法
IPC: C08L71/02
Filed: 2022-07-08
Abstract: 【課題】従来の金属酸化膜形成用材料に対して優れた塗布性を有するとともに、高度な埋め込み／平坦化特性を併せ持つ金属酸化膜形成用組成物、この材料を用いたパターン形成方法、及び金属酸化膜形成方法を提供する。【解決手段】（Ａ）有機－無機複合材料と（Ｂ）溶剤を含む金属酸化膜形成用組成物であって、前記（Ａ）有機－無機複合材料が、金属源（Ｉ）と有機源（ＩＩ）との反応物であり、前記金属源（Ｉ）が、下記一般式（Ｉ－１）で表される金属化合物、その加水分解物、加水分解縮合物から選ばれる１種類以上の化合物を含むものであり、前記有機源（ＩＩ）が、下記一般式（ＩＩ－１）で表される構成単位とカルド構造を有する化合物を含むものであることを特徴とする金属酸化膜形成用組成物。TIFF2024008372000118.tif10128TIFF2024008372000119.tif23128【選択図】図１
Patent JP-2022130737-A (JP)
Title: Needle hub and iv catheter system comprising such needle hub
IPC: A61M25/06
Filed: 2022-07-08
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an IV catheter system provided with a catheter hub, a needle hub, and a needle shield. 
     SOLUTION: A needle of a needle hub of a IV catheter system comprising a catheter hub, a needle hub, and a needle shield is provided with a high friction surface part 207, which is in contact with the distal end part of the base plate of the needle shield. Snapping centrally to cover the needle tip of the needle may be further facilitated by hooked tips 304 on the arms. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3b 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022163019-A (JP)
Title: Light-emitting device
IPC: G09F9/30
Filed: 2022-07-12
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a semiconductor device that can detect small current with high accuracy. 
     SOLUTION: A semiconductor device includes a first circuit, a second circuit, a first transistor, and a second transistor. To the first circuit, a first analog signal is input through the first transistor. To the first circuit, a second analog signal is input through the second transistor. The first analog signal includes a first current value. The second analog signal includes a second current value. The first circuit converts the first analog signal into a first digital signal. The second circuit generates a second digital signal in accordance with the first digital signal. The first circuit converts the second analog signal into a third digital signal in accordance with the second digital signal. The first or second transistor includes an oxide semiconductor in a channel. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022137207-A (JP)
Title: Knock type writing utensil
IPC: B43K24/14
Filed: 2022-07-13
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a knock type writing utensil with a simple mechanism that enables stable scratching movement. 
     SOLUTION: A knock type writing utensil 1 comprises a barrel 4 and an operation part. A knocking operation in which the operation part is pushed forward, can switch between a writing state and a non-writing state. The knock type writing utensil further comprises: a brake rod 90 capable of being laterally moved in the barrel 4 by gravity; a knock ring 100 movable together with the operation part and rotatable about a center axis; and a locking part lockable with the knock ring 100. Arranging a forward end of the barrel 4 to face upward causes the brake rod 90 to move backward, so that rotation of the knock ring 100 is restricted to lock the knock ring 100 with the lock part, thereby blocking the operation part from moving forward. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022172101-A (JP)
Title: Animal feed pellets including feed additive, and methods of making and using the same
IPC: A23K40/10
Filed: 2022-08-04
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide animal feed pellets including a feed additive, methods of making the same, and uses of the same. 
     SOLUTION: There is provided an animal feed pellet comprising viable non-pathogenic E. coli bacteria incorporated into the feed pellet in an amount sufficient for affording a benefit to an animal having ingested the animal feed. There is also provided methods of making the same and uses of the same. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022173536-A (JP)
Title: game machine
IPC: A63F7/02
Filed: 2022-10-03
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique capable of reducing manufacturing costs of a game machine. 
     SOLUTION: A game machine includes: lottery processing execution means for executing a predetermined lottery process; setting change mode execution means for executing a setting change mode capable of changing setting of a winning probability in the predetermined lottery process by receiving external operation; and display mode for displaying information regarding a game including a result of a predetermined lottery process. The display means includes means for displaying a first display mode not displayed when displaying information regarding a game during execution of a setting change mode. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3 
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Patent JP-2023120141-A (JP)
Title: Cleaning aerosol product and cleaning method
Inventor: MORIMOTO AYAKA
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2022-11-08
Abstract: To provide a cleaning aerosol product which can easily spray a wide range of a foamy cleaning agent to a surface to be cleaned and have excellent visibility of the cleaning agent adhered to the surface to be cleaned, and a cleaning method.SOLUTION: There is provided a cleaning aerosol product which has a mechanical break-up button having an injection area of 1.7 mm2 or more and an injection length of 3 mm or more and comprises a surfactant represented by the following formula (1), a solvent having a LogKow of -0.5 to 4.0 and a liquefied petroleum gas as a propellant and has an internal pressure of 0.3 MPa or more at 20°C. R1-(EO)m-(PO)n-H (1) (wherein, R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 8 or more and less than 16 carbon atoms, EO represents an ethylene oxide group, PO represents an ethylene oxide group, m is 1 to 15, and n is 0 to 5.)SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Patent JP-2023018033-A (JP)
Title: Depth sensing techniques for virtual, augmented and mixed reality systems
IPC: G01C3/06
Filed: 2022-11-18
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide depth sensing techniques for virtual, augmented and mixed reality systems. 
     SOLUTION: The invention provides a system and method for operating a sensor which has at least two modes of operation. The sensor may be provided with a sequence of common operation steps which are included in both a first sequence of operation steps which define a first mode of operation and a second sequence of operation steps which define a second mode of operation. The sensor may also be provided with one or more dummy operation steps which relate to the difference between the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation. The sensor can be operated in the first mode of operation by causing the sensor to execute at least the common operation steps, and the sensor can be operated in the second mode of operation by causing the sensor to execute the common operation steps and at least one dummy operation step. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: None 
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Patent JP-2023010980-A (JP)
Title: Imaging device, and control method and program thereof
IPC: H04N23/60
Filed: 2022-11-24
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To record developed image data corresponding to a selected dynamic range included in a RAW image file even in a case of recording RAW image data in an imaging device. 
     SOLUTION: An imaging device includes: an imaging unit; a selection unit that selects a dynamic range; a development unit that performs development processing on RAW image data obtained by the imaging unit; and a control unit that controls to record image data obtained by performing first dynamic range development processing on the RAW image data by the development unit as a RAW image file together with the RAW image data when a first dynamic range is selected by the selection unit at the time of recording the RAW image data acquired by the imaging unit as the RAW image file, and record image data obtained by performing second dynamic range development processing on the RAW image data by the development unit as a RAW image file together with the RAW image data when the second dynamic range is selected by the selection unit. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 
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