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1.

OBJECT HOLDING DEVICE, EXPOSURE DEVICE, OBJECT MOVING METHOD, AND OBJECT HOLDING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19213181
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-20
First Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sakata, Koichi

Abstract

An object holding device includes a holding unit that holds an object and is driven in a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in a horizontal plane, and a pair of linear motors that apply thrusts in the first and second directions to the holding unit, each of the linear motors including a first unit including armature modules each including a magnetic core having two or more protruding portions, which protrude in the second direction, and a coil wound around the magnetic core, currents of the same phase flowing through the coil, and a second unit including a magnet module that includes permanent magnets arranged in the first direction while changing poles and is arranged between two adjacent protruding portions, wherein a part of each of the permanent magnets is accommodated in a space sandwiched between the two adjacent protruding portions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
  • G03F 7/20 - ExposureApparatus therefor

2.

ACOUSTO-OPTICAL LIGHT DEFLECTOR, LIGHT IRRADIATION DEVICE, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE, LIGHT BEAM DEFLECTION METHOD, LIGHT BEAM IRRADIATION METHOD, AND PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024007391
Publication Number 2025/181966
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-28
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okazaki, Masahide
  • Nomura, Tatsushi

Abstract

This acousto-optical light deflector has a first acousto-optical element (100a) and a second acousto-optical element (100b) that are disposed along the optical path of a light beam (LB). The first acousto-optical element includes a first optical element (10a) and a first transducer (20a) for generating an ultrasonic wave (21a) in the first optical element. The second acousto-optical element includes a second optical element (10b) and a second transducer (20b) for generating an ultrasonic wave (21b) in the second optical element. The first transducer and the second transducer are provided so as to sandwich the optical path of the light beam therebetween. The propagation direction of the ultrasonic wave traveling in the second optical element is inclined with respect to the propagation direction of the ultrasonic wave traveling in the first optical element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/33 - Acousto-optical deflection devices
  • B23K 26/342 - Build-up welding
  • B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting

3.

SURFACE POSITION DETECTION DEVICE, EXPOSURE APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE-PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND DEVICE-MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number 19211594
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-19
First Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Satoshi
  • Ohashi, Michio

Abstract

A surface position detection device that obtains position information of a detected surface along an axis that intersects the detected surface includes: a light transmission unit by which a plurality of detection lights having a smoothly modulated intensity in the detected surface in a first direction within the detected surface are radiated and superimposed onto the detected surface obliquely from a direction having a direction component in the first direction and which forms an irradiation region on the detected surface; a light reception unit that has a light detection portion having a light reception surface arranged at an optically conjugated position with respect to the detected surface, receives at a different position of each light reception surface, the plurality of detection lights reflected by a detection region of which a width in the first direction is a predetermined value in the irradiation region, and outputs each photoelectric conversion signal of the plurality of detection lights; and a calculation unit that calculates position information of the detected surface based on the photoelectric conversion signal of the plurality of detection lights output from the light reception unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/66 - Testing or measuring during manufacture or treatment
  • G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
  • G03F 9/00 - Registration or positioning of originals, masks, frames, photographic sheets or textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. automatically

4.

OPTICAL DEVICE, OPTICAL MACHINING DEVICE, MICROSCOPE DEVICE, AND SCANNING METHOD

      
Application Number 19081761
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-17
First Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Tokuhisa, Akira

Abstract

An optical device of an optical machining device includes: an optical fiber amplifier that amplifies pulsed light; a diffraction grating that disperses the pulsed light (PL) output from the optical fiber amplifier, through the diffraction phenomenon; a collimating lens that collimates the pulsed light (PL) dispersed by the diffraction grating; and an objective lens that focuses the pulsed light (PL) having passed through the collimating lens, and changes a position at which temporal focus occurs, in the optical axis direction of the objective lens, by changing the amplification factor of the optical fiber amplifier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01S 3/067 - Fibre lasers
  • G02B 21/06 - Means for illuminating specimen
  • H01S 3/00 - Lasers, i.e. devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, visible or ultraviolet wave range
  • H01S 3/094 - Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping using optical pumping by coherent light
  • H01S 3/10 - Controlling the intensity, frequency, phase, polarisation or direction of the emitted radiation, e.g. switching, gating, modulating or demodulating
  • H01S 3/16 - Solid materials

5.

BEAM SCANNING DEVICE, PROCESSING DEVICE, AND PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024007314
Publication Number 2025/181942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-28
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kawabe, Yoshio

Abstract

A beam scanning device (7) for scanning a beam which is used in a processing device (2) is provided with: a transmission-type light deflector (73) which a beam from a light source (8) enters and which can change the deflection angle of the beam to be outputted; and a wide-angle unit (74) for expanding the deflection angle of the beam outputted from the light deflector (73).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 26/082 - Scanning systems, i.e. devices involving movement of the laser beam relative to the laser head

6.

PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number JP2024006264
Publication Number 2025/177461
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-21
Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iida, Souichiro
  • Funatsu, Takayuki
  • Murata, Hiromichi
  • Doi, Ryosuke

Abstract

A processing system according to the present invention comprises: a computation device that reads and executes a computer program stored in a storage device; an output device that can output the result of execution of the program by the computation device; and a processing device that, on the basis of the output from the output device, performs additive processing for fusing a build material to an object and building a built-up article on the object. The computation device generates display control information in which respective setting values are inputted to a plurality of types of condition parameters as processing conditions of the processing device, and in which setting coordinate points corresponding to the setting values are indicated in a multi-dimensional coordinate system with the plurality of types of condition parameters as axes.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

ACCESSORY

      
Application Number 19207642
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-14
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Funaoka, Takayuki
  • Yasuda, Kiyoshi
  • Sugiyama, Hideaki

Abstract

An interchangeable lens that is removably attachable to a camera body includes: a first clock receiver that receives a first clock signal from the camera body; a second clock transmitter that transmits a second clock signal to the camera body; a lens that is driven by a driving force from a first drive member; a receiver that receives an instruction signal from the camera body in synchronization with the first clock signal; and a first transmitter that repeatedly transmits positional information on the lens to the camera body in synchronization with the second clock signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G03B 17/14 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets interchangeably
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • H04N 5/04 - Synchronising

8.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, REPRODUCTION DEVICE, REPRODUCTION METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND RECORDING METHOD

      
Application Number 19208893
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-15
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyakawa, Yoshiaki
  • Yamagata, Naoki

Abstract

An electronic apparatus includes: an input unit that inputs data for imaging conditions for each of a plurality of imaging regions included in an image capturing unit, different imaging conditions being set for each of the imaging regions; and a recording control unit that correlates the data for imaging conditions inputted from the input unit with the imaging regions and records correlated data in a recording unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/77 - Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus between a recording apparatus and a television camera
  • H04N 5/91 - Television signal processing therefor
  • H04N 5/92 - Transformation of the television signal for recording, e.g. modulation, frequency changingInverse transformation for playback
  • H04N 23/62 - Control of parameters via user interfaces
  • H04N 23/71 - Circuitry for evaluating the brightness variation
  • H04N 23/73 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the exposure time
  • H04N 23/76 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the image signals

9.

OPTICAL SYSTEM, OPTICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE OPTICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18844970
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sashima, Tomoyuki
  • Machida, Kosuke

Abstract

An optical system (OL) comprises a front group (GA), an intermediate group (GM), and a rear group (GR). The intermediate group (GM) comprises a first focusing lens group (GF1) and a second focusing lens group (GF2). During focusing, the first focusing lens group (GF1) and the second focusing lens group (GF2) move along the optical axis on different trajectories from each other. The front group (GA) and the rear group (GR) are fixed in relation to an image plane (I). The rear group (GR) has a negative lens disposed closest to the image plane. The following conditional formula is satisfied. An optical system (OL) comprises a front group (GA), an intermediate group (GM), and a rear group (GR). The intermediate group (GM) comprises a first focusing lens group (GF1) and a second focusing lens group (GF2). During focusing, the first focusing lens group (GF1) and the second focusing lens group (GF2) move along the optical axis on different trajectories from each other. The front group (GA) and the rear group (GR) are fixed in relation to an image plane (I). The rear group (GR) has a negative lens disposed closest to the image plane. The following conditional formula is satisfied. 0.01 < fF ⁢ 2 / fF ⁢ 1 < 10. ; 0.5 < Y / Bf < 5. . An optical system (OL) comprises a front group (GA), an intermediate group (GM), and a rear group (GR). The intermediate group (GM) comprises a first focusing lens group (GF1) and a second focusing lens group (GF2). During focusing, the first focusing lens group (GF1) and the second focusing lens group (GF2) move along the optical axis on different trajectories from each other. The front group (GA) and the rear group (GR) are fixed in relation to an image plane (I). The rear group (GR) has a negative lens disposed closest to the image plane. The following conditional formula is satisfied. 0.01 < fF ⁢ 2 / fF ⁢ 1 < 10. ; 0.5 < Y / Bf < 5. . where, fF1: the focal length of the first focusing lens group (GF1), fF2: the focal length of the second focusing lens group (GF2), Y: the image height of the optical system (OL), Bf: the back focus of the optical system (OL).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective

10.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CAMERA, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 19176255
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-11
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maeda, Toshiaki
  • Kita, Yuki
  • Tachikawa, Noriyoshi
  • Kawazu, Tetsuto
  • Takeuchi, Hiroshi
  • Saito, Ikuya
  • Kijima, Toru
  • Saito, Masayuki

Abstract

An electronic apparatus includes a detection unit that detects eyes from an image, a selection unit that selects one eye from the eyes detected by the detection unit, an operation unit that accepts an operation of causing the selection unit to select an eye different from the selected eye, and a display unit that displays an indication superimposed on an image indicating that the eye is selected by the selection unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
  • H04N 23/611 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects where the recognised objects include parts of the human body
  • H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders

11.

VIBRATOR AND VIBRATION WAVE MOTOR

      
Application Number 19200798
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-07
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ashizawa, Takatoshi
  • Watanabe, Kazutaka
  • Takahashi, Hirofumi

Abstract

A vibrator includes an electromechanical transducer which is a piezoelectric ceramic made of sodium-potassium niobate metal oxides and whose temperature characteristics of a relative permittivity is 500 [ppm/° C.] or less in absolute value in a temperature range from −40° C. to 170° C., wherein excitation of the electromechanical transducer produces a vibration wave. Another vibrator includes an electromechanical transducer which is a piezoelectric ceramic made of sodium-potassium niobate metal oxides and whose temperature characteristics of a relative permittivity is 390 [ppm/° C.] or less in absolute value in a temperature range from 0° C. to 60° C., wherein excitation of the electromechanical transducer produces a vibration wave.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/08 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted to co-operate with a remote control mechanism
  • C04B 35/495 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum or tungsten oxides or solid solutions thereof with other oxides, e.g. vanadates, niobates, tantalates, molybdates or tungstates
  • H02N 2/16 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing rotary motion, e.g. rotary motors using travelling waves
  • H10N 30/853 - Ceramic compositions

12.

CONVERSION METHOD, OPTICAL DEVICE, AND OPTICAL MICROSCOPE

      
Application Number 19084030
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-19
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Dake, Fumihiro
  • Kawai, Hitoshi

Abstract

A conversion method includes converting a repetition frequency of pulsed light emitted from a light source by a converter, and allowing the repetition frequency converted by the converter to be variable.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

OBSERVATION APPARATUS

      
Application Number 19202126
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-08
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawai, Hitoshi
  • Niitani, Yamato
  • Fujikake, Yosuke

Abstract

There is provided an observation apparatus which observes a microfluidic device having an observation target region that is a target of observation, and a structure, the observation apparatus including: an observation optical system, in which the observation optical system has a mask which blocks at least a part of light that is subjected to an optical effect by the structure that exists partway on a path of a light beam reaching the observation optical system, in light beams from the observation target region, each of which is the light beam.

IPC Classes  ?

14.

NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM, WATCHING SYSTEM, AND CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number 19116772
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-25
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kanaoka, Hiroshi
  • Takano, Seiji
  • Fuchikawa, Yasuhiro
  • Shinoda, Tomotaka
  • Miyazaki, Tatsuya

Abstract

There is provided a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing a program that causes a computer to execute a process, the process including causing an imaging unit, which captures an image including a target person, to start capturing the image when a state of the target person estimated from data acquired by an acquisition unit that acquires the data on the state of the target person is a predetermined state, and detecting the state of the target person based on the image captured by the imaging unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 23/661 - Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet

15.

VARIABLE MAGNIFICATION OPTICAL SYSTEM, OPTICAL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VARIABLE MAGNIFICATION OPTICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19194828
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-30
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Machida, Kosuke
  • Kuribayashi, Tomonori

Abstract

A variable magnification optical system including, in order from an object side, a first lens group having positive refractive power, a second lens group having negative refractive power, a third lens group having positive refractive power, and a subsequent lens group including a plurality of lens groups is configured so that at varying magnification, the first and third lens groups are fixed with respect to an image plane, and the spacings between adjacent lens groups are varied, and that the following conditional expression is satisfied: A variable magnification optical system including, in order from an object side, a first lens group having positive refractive power, a second lens group having negative refractive power, a third lens group having positive refractive power, and a subsequent lens group including a plurality of lens groups is configured so that at varying magnification, the first and third lens groups are fixed with respect to an image plane, and the spacings between adjacent lens groups are varied, and that the following conditional expression is satisfied: 0.24<(TL/f1)/(ft/fw)<0.55 A variable magnification optical system including, in order from an object side, a first lens group having positive refractive power, a second lens group having negative refractive power, a third lens group having positive refractive power, and a subsequent lens group including a plurality of lens groups is configured so that at varying magnification, the first and third lens groups are fixed with respect to an image plane, and the spacings between adjacent lens groups are varied, and that the following conditional expression is satisfied: 0.24<(TL/f1)/(ft/fw)<0.55 where TL is the distance from a lens surface closest to the object side to the image plane, f1 is the focal length of the first lens group, ft is the focal length of the variable magnification optical system in a telephoto end state, and fw is the focal length of the variable magnification optical system in a wide-angle end state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
  • G02B 15/167 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective with interdependent non-linearly related movements between one lens or lens group, and another lens or lens group having a first movable lens or lens group and a second movable lens or lens group, both in front of a fixed lens or lens group having an additional fixed front lens or group of lenses

16.

BACKSIDE ILLUMINATION IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGE-CAPTURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19169127
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-03
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kusaka, Yosuke

Abstract

A backside illumination image sensor that includes a semiconductor substrate with a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements and a read circuit formed on a front surface side of the semiconductor substrate, and captures an image by outputting, via the read circuit, electrical signals generated as incident light having reached a back surface side of the semiconductor substrate is received at the photoelectric conversion elements includes: a light shielding film formed on a side where incident light enters the photoelectric conversion elements, with an opening formed therein in correspondence to each photoelectric conversion element; and an on-chip lens formed at a position set apart from the light shielding film by a predetermined distance in correspondence to each photoelectric conversion element. The light shielding film and an exit pupil plane of the image forming optical system achieve a conjugate relation to each other with regard to the on-chip lens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 25/13 - Arrangement of colour filter arrays [CFA]Filter mosaics characterised by the spectral characteristics of the filter elements
  • H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
  • H04N 25/703 - SSIS architectures incorporating pixels for producing signals other than image signals
  • H10F 39/00 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one element covered by group , e.g. radiation detectors comprising photodiode arrays
  • H10F 39/12 - Image sensors
  • H10F 39/18 - Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor [CMOS] image sensorsPhotodiode array image sensors

17.

IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGE-CAPTURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19169404
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-03
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Funamizu, Wataru
  • Juen, Masahiro
  • Komai, Atsushi

Abstract

An image sensor includes: a first readout circuit that reads out a first signal, being generated by an electric charge resulting from a photoelectric conversion, to a first signal line; a first holding circuit that holds a voltage based on an electric current from a power supply circuit; and a first electric current source that supplies the first signal line with an electric current generated by the voltage held in the first holding circuit, wherein: the first holding circuit holds the voltage based on the electric current from the power supply circuit when the first signal is not read out to the first signal line by the first readout circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 25/709 - Circuitry for control of the power supply
  • H04N 25/533 - Control of the integration time by using differing integration times for different sensor regions
  • H04N 25/75 - Circuitry for providing, modifying or processing image signals from the pixel array
  • H04N 25/77 - Pixel circuitry, e.g. memories, A/D converters, pixel amplifiers, shared circuits or shared components
  • H04N 25/78 - Readout circuits for addressed sensors, e.g. output amplifiers or A/D converters
  • H04N 25/79 - Arrangements of circuitry being divided between different or multiple substrates, chips or circuit boards, e.g. stacked image sensors

18.

MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024004632
Publication Number 2025/169485
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-09
Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura, Takashi
  • Iwata, Hiroshi
  • Inoue, Yuichi

Abstract

Provided is a measurement system comprising: a measurement device that emits light in a prescribed radiation direction and that can receive light reflected by an object irradiated with light; and a control device that controls the measurement device. The measurement system is configured such that: the measurement device receives light reflected by a first reflection member; and the control device controls the radiation direction of light from the measurement device such that a second reflection member different from the first reflection member is irradiated with light on the basis of the light-reception result pertaining to the light reflected by the first reflection member. The measurement system may be configured such that the control device controls the radiation direction of light such that the trajectory of light in a plane intersecting the optical path of the light from the measurement device indicates a first pattern, then controls the radiation direction of light such that the trajectory of light in said plane indicates a second pattern different from the first pattern, and acquires information relating to the positions of the reflection members on the basis of light-reception results.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

19.

Display screen with animated graphical user interface

      
Application Number 29880607
Grant Number D1088034
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2025-08-12
Grant Date 2025-08-12
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuda, Shunichi
  • Asano, Yuuki

20.

Camera lens

      
Application Number 29973858
Grant Number D1088096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-19
First Publication Date 2025-08-12
Grant Date 2025-08-12
Owner Nikon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagaoka, Koji
  • Katsuda, Osamu

21.

PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INSPECTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19090590
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-26
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Shinji

Abstract

A method for inspecting a structure formed on a surface of an object and that changes an aerodynamic characteristic includes: optically receiving, by using a light receiver, light from the surface of the object on which the structure is formed; and evaluating a feature of the structure by using design information relating to the feature of the structure and output information from the light receiver. The structure on the surface of the object includes a plurality of concave structures each of which extends in a first direction along the surface of the object and which are arranged adjacent to each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The optically receiving includes optically receiving the light from the structure including the plurality of concave structures that have been irradiated with inspection light from a direction intersecting the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined
  • B23K 26/60 - Preliminary treatment
  • G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection

22.

OPTICAL GLASS, OPTICAL ELEMENT, OPTICAL SYSTEM, CEMENTED LENS, MICROSCOPE OBJECTIVE LENS, INTERCHANGEABLE CAMERA LENS, AND OPTICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number 19093458
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-28
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takasu, Shuhei
  • Yoshimoto, Kohei

Abstract

A optical glass comprising: by mol % of a cation, 5% to 35% of a content rate of La3+; 5% to 25% of a content rate of Si4+; 5% to 35% of a content rate of Nb5+; 0% to 20% of a content rate of Ti4+; and 45% to 80% of a total content rate of Ti4+, Zr4+, Nb5+, Ta5+, and Al3+ (Ti4++Zr4++Nb5++Ta5++Al3+).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 3/062 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight
  • C03C 4/00 - Compositions for glass with special properties
  • G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
  • G02B 21/00 - Microscopes
  • G03B 17/14 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets interchangeably

23.

FOCUS DETECTION DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE, AND INTERCHANGEABLE LENS

      
Application Number 19177722
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-14
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sambongi, Sinsuke
  • Kinoshita, Akira
  • Kita, Yuki

Abstract

A focus detection device includes: an imaging unit having a first and second pixel each of which receives light transmitted through an optical system and outputs signal used for focus detection, and a third pixel which receives light transmitted through the optical system and outputs signal used for image generation; an input unit to which information regarding the optical system is input; a selection unit that selects one of the first and second pixel based on the information to the input unit; a readout unit that reads out the signal from one of the first and second pixel based on a selection result at a timing different from reading out the signal from the third pixel to be read out; and a focus detection unit that performs the focus detection based on at least one of the signals of the first and second pixel read out by the readout unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
  • G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
  • G03B 17/14 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets interchangeably
  • H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
  • H04N 25/42 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled by switching between different modes of operation using different resolutions or aspect ratios, e.g. switching between interlaced and non-interlaced mode
  • H04N 25/704 - Pixels specially adapted for focusing, e.g. phase difference pixel sets

24.

VARIABLE MAGNIFICATION OPTICAL SYSTEM, OPTICAL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING VARIABLE MAGNIFICATION OPTICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19185611
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-22
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Obama, Akihiko
  • Yamashita, Masashi

Abstract

A variable magnification optical system has, in order from an object side: a first lens group having positive refractive power; a second lens group having negative refractive power; an aperture stop; a third lens group having positive refractive power; and a rear lens group. Upon zooming from a wide-angle end state to a telephoto end state, at least the rear lens group is moved toward the object side, and distances between the lens groups are varied. Upon focusing from an infinitely distant object to a closely distant object, the third lens group is moved along the optical axis. At least a portion of the rear lens group constitutes a vibration reduction lens group having negative refractive power and moveable perpendicular to the optical axis. An optical apparatus and a method of manufacture are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
  • G02B 15/20 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective with interdependent non-linearly related movements between one lens or lens group, and another lens or lens group having an additional movable lens or lens group for varying the objective focal length

25.

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 19186977
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-23
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanabe, Yasushi
  • Tanaka, Daishi
  • Hirokawa, Mariko
  • Ishida, Makoto

Abstract

An image processing method, including: by a processor: acquiring a fundus image; performing a first enhancement processing on an image of at least a central region of the fundus image, and performing a second enhancement processing, which is different from the first enhancement processing, on an image of at least a peripheral region of the fundus image that is at a periphery of the central region; and generating an enhanced image of the fundus image on the basis of a first image obtained as a result of the first enhancement processing having been performed and a second image obtained as a result of the second enhancement processing having been performed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/94 - Dynamic range modification of images or parts thereof based on local image properties, e.g. for local contrast enhancement
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration using local operators
  • G06T 5/73 - DeblurringSharpening
  • H04N 1/60 - Colour correction or control
  • H04N 1/64 - Systems for the transmission or the storage of the colour picture signalDetails therefor, e.g. coding or decoding means therefor

26.

MICROSCOPE OBJECTIVE LENS, MICROSCOPE OPTICAL SYSTEM, AND MICROSCOPE DEVICE

      
Application Number 19187470
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-23
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takagi, Hidetsugu

Abstract

A microscope objective lens including a first lens group, and a second lens group having a negative refractive power disposed in order from an object along an optical axis. The second lens group includes a first cemented meniscus lens having a concave surface facing an image, and a second cemented meniscus lens having a concave surface facing the object which are disposed in order from the object along the optical axis, and the first lens group includes a specified positive meniscus lens that satisfies the following conditional expressions, 0<θgFA+0.0015×vdA−0.6395, 1.60

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 9/10 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having two components only one + and one – component

27.

ROBOT DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME

      
Application Number JP2024002921
Publication Number 2025/163766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-30
Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Arai Dai
  • Yanagihara Masamitsu
  • Hayashida Shota
  • Ichijo Tsubasa
  • Michimoto Takahiro

Abstract

Provided is a control method for a robot device provided with a robot hand that can grasp a target and a robot arm that moves the robot hand, said method comprising: in order to stack flat a plurality of workpieces, which are each enclosed with a plurality of surfaces, on a placement surface on which the plurality of workpieces are placed such that at least some of the workpieces are placed on top of each other, relatively moving an alignment member grasped by the robot hand and a plurality of the workpieces; and, when an imaged surface of a detection target workpiece among the plurality of workpieces differs from a target surface, rotating the detection target workpiece via the robot hand. Thus, it is possible to adjust the rotation angle of an object having a substantially polygonal cross-sectional shape via a simple mechanism, or to orient the object in a prescribed direction and stably fix the object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof

28.

Camera lens

      
Application Number 29973644
Grant Number D1087205
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-18
First Publication Date 2025-08-05
Grant Date 2025-08-05
Owner Nikon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagaoka, Koji
  • Katsuda, Osamu

29.

Tilt monitor for a digital camera

      
Application Number 29953671
Grant Number D1087204
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-23
First Publication Date 2025-08-05
Grant Date 2025-08-05
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishii, Hiroaki
  • Hasuda, Masanori
  • Tonegawa, Kenji

30.

PROCESSING METHOD, PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION ACQUISITION METHOD

      
Application Number 18853198
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-06
First Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takiguchi, Norihito
  • Nakaune, Yusuke
  • Watanabe, Shun
  • Endo, Yu
  • Kimura, Yuji
  • Nakagawa, Tomoya

Abstract

A processing method is a processing method for processing a processing target object held by a holding tool, and acquires holding tool information related to a position of a reference part of the holding tool placed in the processing apparatus, in a processing coordinate system; sets the holding tool in a measurement apparatus; acquires, by using the measurement apparatus, measurement information including information related to a three-dimensional shape of the processing target object in a measurement coordinate system and information related to a position of the reference part in the measurement coordinate system; generates processing path information based on the measurement information and the holding tool information; places the holding tool, which has been taken out of the measurement apparatus, in the processing apparatus; and processes the processing target object on the holding tool placed in the processing apparatus based on the processing path information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/402 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for positioning, e.g. centring a tool relative to a hole in the workpiece, additional detection means to correct position
  • B22F 10/85 - Data acquisition or data processing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

31.

BLADE, PROCESSING SYSTEM AND PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number 19066435
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-28
First Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Shinji

Abstract

A blade is used in fluid and includes: a base member; and a coat layer that is formed on the base member, a plurality of first grooves and a plurality of second grooves are formed on a surface of the coat layer, a pitch of the plurality of first grooves is different from a pitch of the plurality of second grooves.

IPC Classes  ?

32.

MIST FILM FORMATION DEVICE AND MIST FILM FORMATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024001624
Publication Number 2025/158494
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-22
Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kaeriyama Shoko
  • Nishi Yasutaka
  • Okui Kotaro

Abstract

This mist film formation device comprises: multiple atomizers each generating mist; a container for mixing the mist generated by the multiple atomizers; and a film formation chamber for attaching to an object the mist conveyed from the container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
  • B05B 15/00 - Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided forAccessories
  • B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
  • B05D 1/34 - Applying different liquids or other fluent materials simultaneously

33.

ENCODER DEVICE, DRIVE DEVICE, STAGE DEVICE, AND ROBOT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024002166
Publication Number 2025/158605
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-25
Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Abe Kei
  • Tohkairin Hiroshi
  • Sendai Shimpei
  • Yamamoto Takumi
  • Fukuoka Daisuke
  • Aoyama Hiroyuki

Abstract

This encoder device comprises: a first detector that shines light onto a pattern provided along the rotation direction of a rotating shaft that performs rotational movement, detects light from the pattern, and outputs a first detection signal; a second detector that is disposed in a position separated by a predetermined angle along a rotation direction of the rotating shaft with respect to the first detector, shines light onto the pattern, detects light from the pattern, and outputs a second detection signal; and a control circuit that, on the basis of first information relating to an abnormality or a prediction of an abnormality of one of the first detector and the second detector, selects the other of the first detector and the second detector, and calculates rotational position information of the rotating shaft on the basis of the detection signal of the selected detector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/347 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales

34.

SYSTEM AND APPROVAL METHOD, INFORMATION ACQUISITION SYSTEM AND INFORMATION ACQUISITION METHOD, SHAPE ACQUISITION SYSTEM AND SHAPE ACQUISITION METHOD, AND MONITORING METHOD

      
Application Number 18853470
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-03
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Miyawaki, Takashi

Abstract

A system includes a plurality of sensor devices, a server, and other terminal devices which are connected to each other via a network. The server issues a measurement instruction to the sensor devices measuring tilt information of a measurement target member in response to an inquiry for change in shape of the measurement target member from a predetermined terminal device, receives sensor data from the sensor devices, creates displaying data for displaying information related to shapes of the measurement target member in a current stage and a design stage on the basis of data of the shape of the measurement target member obtained from the sensor data and design data of the measurement target member, and transmits the displaying data to the terminal device of an inquiry source together with a display instruction command.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
  • G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads

35.

VARIABLE MAGNIFICATION OPTICAL SYSTEM, OPTICAL APPARATUS, AND VARIABLE MAGNIFICATION OPTICAL SYSTEM MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number 18881851
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-10
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ono, Takuro
  • Tachi, Hideyuki

Abstract

A zoom optical system (ZL) consists of, in order from an object side on an optical axis: an object lens group having positive refractive power (GA); an intermediate group having positive refractive power (GM); and a rear group (GR), where the intermediate group (GM) comprises at least one lens group, where the rear group (GR) comprises, in order from the object side on the optical axis: a first succeeding lens group having negative refractive power (GR1); a second succeeding lens group having positive refractive power (GR2); and a third succeeding lens group having negative refractive power (GR3), where a distance between each adjacent lens group varies upon zooming, where the second succeeding lens group (GR2) moves on the optical axis upon focusing, and where a following conditional expression is satisfied: A zoom optical system (ZL) consists of, in order from an object side on an optical axis: an object lens group having positive refractive power (GA); an intermediate group having positive refractive power (GM); and a rear group (GR), where the intermediate group (GM) comprises at least one lens group, where the rear group (GR) comprises, in order from the object side on the optical axis: a first succeeding lens group having negative refractive power (GR1); a second succeeding lens group having positive refractive power (GR2); and a third succeeding lens group having negative refractive power (GR3), where a distance between each adjacent lens group varies upon zooming, where the second succeeding lens group (GR2) moves on the optical axis upon focusing, and where a following conditional expression is satisfied: 1. 0 ⁢ 5 < f ⁢ 1 / TLw < 2 . 0 ⁢ 0 A zoom optical system (ZL) consists of, in order from an object side on an optical axis: an object lens group having positive refractive power (GA); an intermediate group having positive refractive power (GM); and a rear group (GR), where the intermediate group (GM) comprises at least one lens group, where the rear group (GR) comprises, in order from the object side on the optical axis: a first succeeding lens group having negative refractive power (GR1); a second succeeding lens group having positive refractive power (GR2); and a third succeeding lens group having negative refractive power (GR3), where a distance between each adjacent lens group varies upon zooming, where the second succeeding lens group (GR2) moves on the optical axis upon focusing, and where a following conditional expression is satisfied: 1. 0 ⁢ 5 < f ⁢ 1 / TLw < 2 . 0 ⁢ 0 where f1 is a focal length of the object lens group (GA), and TLw is an entire length of the zoom optical system (ZL) in a wide-angle end state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective

36.

IMAGING DEVICE AND RANGING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025000447
Publication Number 2025/154628
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-09
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tomita, Hiroyuki
  • Yamamura, Hiroaki

Abstract

This imaging device is provided with an imaging element that captures an image caused by an optical system and a control unit that controls, on the basis of information pertaining to the optical system, exposure conditions of a light-receiving unit of a ranging device having: a light-emitting unit that emits light; the light-receiving unit that receives light resulting from the light emitted by the light-emitting unit and then reflected by an object; a generation unit that generates information for calculating the distance to the object on the basis of the light-receiving result of the light-receiving unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/40 - Systems for automatic generation of focusing signals using time delay of the reflected waves, e.g. of ultrasonic waves
  • G03B 7/091 - Digital circuits
  • G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
  • H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof provided with illuminating means
  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
  • H04N 23/73 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the exposure time

37.

MEASURING METHOD, MEASURING DEVICE, AND PROCESSING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024001507
Publication Number 2025/154279
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-19
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakagawa, Tomoya
  • Nakaune, Yusuke

Abstract

This measuring method uses a measuring unit to acquire a three-dimensional shape. The measuring method comprises: disposing a first holder, which is capable of holding a workpiece, inside a measuring device that includes a measuring unit; acquiring first point cloud information relating to the first holder by using the measuring unit if the relative positional relationship between the measuring unit and the first holder is a first positional relationship; acquiring second point cloud information relating to the first holder by using the measuring unit if the relative positional relationship between the measuring unit and the first holder is a second positional relationship; disposing a second holder that holds one or a plurality of first workpieces inside the measuring device; acquiring third point cloud information relating to the one or plurality of first workpieces held with the second holder by using the measuring unit; and acquiring the three-dimensional shape of the one or plurality of first workpieces on the basis of the third point cloud information and at least one part of the first point cloud information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures

38.

IMAGING ELEMENT AND ITS CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025000252
Publication Number 2025/154588
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-08
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Ogura, Daiki

Abstract

[Problem] To expand a dynamic range without increasing the number of bits of a counter. [Solution] This imaging element comprising: an accumulation unit that accumulates signal charges obtained by photoelectric conversion; a signal processing unit that outputs a single pulse when a determination voltage value reaches a threshold, and counts the number of output pulses, the determination voltage value being a voltage value corresponding to the amount of the signal charges accumulated in the accumulation unit; a reset unit that resets the potential of the accumulation unit each time the signal processing unit counts a single pulse; and an adjustment unit that decreases or increases the determination voltage value by a specific proportion in accordance with a count value of the number of pulses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 25/772 - Pixel circuitry, e.g. memories, A/D converters, pixel amplifiers, shared circuits or shared components comprising A/D, V/T, V/F, I/T or I/F converters
  • H04N 25/57 - Control of the dynamic range

39.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, MACHINING METHOD, MACHINING CONTROL DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MACHINING CONTROL

      
Application Number JP2024001548
Publication Number 2025/154297
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-19
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nakagawa, Tomoya

Abstract

In the present invention, executed is an information processing method including: determining whether it is possible to image at least a portion of irradiation positions on an object which are subjected to beam irradiation, and/or at least a portion of molten pools formed on the object by the irradiation with the beam; and setting, on the basis of results of the determination, control information pertaining to the control of machining including irradiation of the object with the beam. Optionally executed is an information processing method including: determining whether at least a portion of the irradiation positions and/or at least a portion of the molten pools can be imaged by the imaging unit; and generating display data for causing a display device to display the results of the determination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring

40.

LOG DATA PROCESSING DEVICE, MACHINING SYSTEM, AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024001549
Publication Number 2025/154298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-19
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakurai, Takuya
  • Yasuba, Koichi
  • Seki, Norie

Abstract

This log data processing device is configured to comprise: a machining device that performs machining on a plurality of machining targets one by one; and a processing circuit that is configured so as to be capable of respectively identifying, from log data including time-series values pertaining to at least one of the plurality of machining targets to be machined, first partial log data pertaining to machining with respect to a first machining target among the plurality of machining targets, and second partial log data pertaining to machining with respect to a second machining target that is different from the first machining target among the plurality of machining targets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 11/00 - Accessories fitted to machine tools for keeping tools or parts of the machine in good working condition or for cooling workSafety devices specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools
  • B23Q 17/00 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools
  • B23Q 17/20 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring workpiece characteristics, e.g. contour, dimension, hardness
  • G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form

41.

GLASS MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, GLASS, OPTICAL SYSTEM, OPTICAL DEVICE, AND GLASS MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number 19098184
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-02
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshimoto, Kohei
  • Shibata, Norio
  • Takasu, Shuhei
  • Kawashima, Tatsunori
  • Ozeki, Ayumi

Abstract

A glass manufacturing apparatus configured to manufacture glass through a process of lowering the temperature of a non-contact supported glass material. The glass manufacturing apparatus comprises a heating unit configured to heat the glass material; and a forming unit configured to form the molten glass material while its temperature decreases after the heating by the heating unit has stopped.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03B 11/16 - Gearing or controlling mechanisms specially adapted for glass presses
  • C03B 11/04 - Pressing glass in machines with moulds fed by suction
  • C03B 11/08 - Construction of plunger or mould for making solid articles, e.g. lenses
  • C03B 11/12 - Cooling, heating, or insulating the plunger, the mould, or the glass-pressing machine

42.

IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGE-CAPTURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19170257
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-04
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Murata, Hironobu

Abstract

An image sensor includes: a plurality of microlenses arranged in a two-dimensional pattern; and a plurality of pixels that are provided in correspondence to each of the microlenses and receive lights of different color components, respectively. Pixels that are provided at adjacent microlenses among the microlenses and that receive lights of same color components, are adjacently arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 25/704 - Pixels specially adapted for focusing, e.g. phase difference pixel sets
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
  • G02B 7/34 - Systems for automatic generation of focusing signals using different areas in a pupil plane
  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
  • H04N 23/84 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof for processing colour signals
  • H04N 25/13 - Arrangement of colour filter arrays [CFA]Filter mosaics characterised by the spectral characteristics of the filter elements
  • H10F 39/00 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one element covered by group , e.g. radiation detectors comprising photodiode arrays
  • H10F 39/18 - Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor [CMOS] image sensorsPhotodiode array image sensors

43.

HOLDER APPARATUS AND OBSERVATION APPARATUS

      
Application Number 19170511
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-04
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawai, Hitoshi
  • Chen, Li-Jiun
  • Takayama, Yuuya
  • Matsui, Kumiko

Abstract

A holder apparatus, which is placed on a stage of an observation apparatus including the stage, an observation optical system which is arranged below the stage and on which light from a biological sample is incident, and a control unit, includes: a holder body which holds a culture vessel in which the biological sample is arranged; and an illumination optical system which is provided in the holder body and illuminates the biological sample, and the illumination optical system is arranged in at least one of a side surface portion or an upper portion of the holder body when a direction in which the biological sample is observed is set as a vertical direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 21/12 - Condensers affording bright-field illumination
  • C12M 1/32 - Inoculator or sampler multiple field or continuous type
  • C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus
  • C12M 3/06 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus with filtration, ultrafiltration, inverse osmosis or dialysis means

44.

OPTICAL SYSTEM, OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR OPTICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19171240
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-05
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Muratani, Mami
  • Ohtake, Fumiaki

Abstract

An optical system comprises, in order from an object side, a front group GF having positive refractive power, an aperture stop S and a rear group GR. The front group FR comprises a front focusing group GFF having positive refractive power, and the rear group GR comprises a rear focusing group GRF having positive refractive power, upon focusing the front focusing group GFF and the rear focusing group GRF being moved toward the object side, and a predetermined condition being satisfied. Thus, an optical system having a superb optical performance, an optical equipment equipped therewith and a manufacturing method for the optical system are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 9/08 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having two components only two + components arranged about a stop
  • G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

45.

SHAPING SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL CIRCUIT, CONTROL METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND SHAPING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024000240
Publication Number 2025/150109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-10
Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kurami, Toshimitsu

Abstract

This shaping system comprises: a shaping device for sequentially shaping a plurality of structural layers; and a control device for controlling the shaping device. The shaping device comprises an irradiation optical system for irradiation a shaping beam, and a movement device for changing the distance between a shaped structural layer and a material supply member. On the basis of distance information pertaining to the distance between the shaped structural layer and the material supply member, the control device reads, from path information provided for each of unit amounts of movement caused by the movement device, in-layer movement path information pertaining to the movement path of an irradiated location irradiated by the shaping beam, such that in-layer path information is read for every M (M being a natural number) layers if the distance difference is a prescribed threshold or less and such that the in-layer path information is read for every N (N being a natural number less than M) layers if the distance difference exceeds the prescribed threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

46.

AMORPHOUS CARBON, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number JP2024000337
Publication Number 2025/150131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-11
Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hanawa Ai
  • Takahashi Yuki

Abstract

Amorphous carbon having a refractive index of 2.3 or less at a wavelength of 250 nm to 1000 nm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C01B 32/05 - Preparation or purification of carbon not covered by groups , , ,

47.

Z SERIES PROGRESSIVES

      
Application Number 1862960
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-04-24
Registration Date 2025-04-24
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Eyeglass lenses; eyeglasses; spectacles; sunglasses; eyewear.

48.

PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOVABLE BODY

      
Application Number 19069366
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-04
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shiraishi, Masayuki
  • Kawabe, Yoshio
  • Tatsuzaki, Yosuke
  • Shibazaki, Yuichi

Abstract

A processing apparatus has: a light irradiation apparatus that irradiates a surface of an object with a plurality of processing lights; and a first change apparatus that changes a relative positional relationship between light concentration positions of the plurality of processing lights in a direction that intersects with the surface of the object, the processing apparatus changes a thickness of a part of the object by irradiating the surface of the object with the plurality of processing lights.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
  • B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
  • B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
  • B23K 26/082 - Scanning systems, i.e. devices involving movement of the laser beam relative to the laser head
  • B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
  • B23K 26/362 - Laser etching
  • B23K 101/34 - Coated articles

49.

IMAGE-CAPTURING DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19093602
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-28
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shionoya, Takashi
  • Kanbara, Toshiyuki
  • Sekiguchi, Naoki

Abstract

An image-capturing device includes: an image sensor that includes an image capturing area where an image of a subject is captured; a setting unit that sets image capturing conditions to be applied to the image-capturing area; a selection unit that selects pixels to be used for interpolation from pixels present in the image-capturing area; and a generation unit that generates an image of the subject captured in the image-capturing area with signals generated through interpolation executed by using signals output from the pixels selected by the selection unit, wherein: the selection unit makes a change in selection of at least some of the pixels to be selected depending upon the image-capturing conditions set by the setting unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/741 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by increasing the dynamic range of the image compared to the dynamic range of the electronic image sensors
  • G06T 3/4015 - Image demosaicing, e.g. colour filter arrays [CFA] or Bayer patterns
  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
  • H04N 23/73 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the exposure time
  • H04N 23/80 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof
  • H04N 23/84 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof for processing colour signals
  • H04N 25/10 - Circuitry of solid-state image sensors [SSIS]Control thereof for transforming different wavelengths into image signals
  • H04N 25/13 - Arrangement of colour filter arrays [CFA]Filter mosaics characterised by the spectral characteristics of the filter elements
  • H04N 25/40 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled
  • H04N 25/51 - Control of the gain
  • H04N 25/533 - Control of the integration time by using differing integration times for different sensor regions
  • H04N 25/583 - Control of the dynamic range involving two or more exposures acquired simultaneously with different integration times
  • H04N 25/68 - Noise processing, e.g. detecting, correcting, reducing or removing noise applied to defects
  • H04N 25/704 - Pixels specially adapted for focusing, e.g. phase difference pixel sets
  • H10F 39/00 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one element covered by group , e.g. radiation detectors comprising photodiode arrays

50.

COMPUTATION DEVICE, DETECTION SYSTEM, MOLDING DEVICE, COMPUTATION METHOD, DETECTION METHOD, MOLDING METHOD, COMPUTATION PROGRAM, DETECTION PROGRAM, AND MOLDING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 19093887
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-28
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takeshita, Koki

Abstract

A calculation device used in a manufacturing apparatus for producing a 3D manufactured object from a solidified layer formed by heating a layer-shaped material layer formed of a powder material by irradiation with an energy beam includes a detection unit configured to obtain a state of the material layer based on a shape of the formed material layer, and an output unit configured to output information on the state of the material layer obtained by the detection unit to set a manufacturing condition of the manufacturing apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/80 - Data acquisition or data processing
  • B22F 12/90 - Means for process control, e.g. cameras or sensors
  • B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

51.

Biostrem

      
Application Number 1863543
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-12-27
Registration Date 2024-12-27
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Metals and metal alloys; common metals, semi-wrought; film of metal; film made of metal with riblet processing; metal, semi-worked, in the form of film; metal with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; sheet metal; sheet metal with riblet processing; film of metal in the form of seal; film of metal with riblet processing in the form of seal; common metals in foil form; common metals in foil form [semi-wrought]; foundry molds of metal; foundry molds of metal with riblet processing. Molds [parts of machines]; molds with riblet processing [parts of machines]; molds being parts of machines for metal-forming; molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for metal-forming; molds being parts of machines for processing of rubber; molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of rubber; molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone rubber; molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of silicone rubber; molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone resins; molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of silicone resins; molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone; molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of silicone; molds being parts of machines for processing of plastics; molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of plastics; molds being parts of machines for processing of plastics; molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of synthetic resins. Film made of rubber; film made of rubber with riblet processing; rubber, semi-worked, in the form of film; rubber with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; sheet made of rubber; sheet made of rubber with riblet processing; film made of rubber in the form of seal; film made of rubber with riblet processing in the form of seal; film made of silicone rubber; film made of silicone rubber with riblet processing; film made of silicone resins; film made of silicone resins with riblet processing; film made of silicone; film made of silicone with riblet processing; silicone rubber, semi-worked, in the form of film; silicone rubber with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; silicone resins, semi-worked, in the form of film; silicone resins with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; silicone, semi-worked, in the form of film; silicone with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; sheet made of silicone rubber; sheet made of silicone rubber with riblet processing; film made of silicone rubber in the form of seal; film made of silicone rubber with riblet processing in the form of seal; sheet made of silicone resins; sheet made of silicone resins with riblet processing; film made of silicone resins in the form of seal; film made of silicone resins with riblet processing in the form of seal; sheet made of silicone; sheet made of silicone with riblet processing; film made of silicone in the form of seal; film made of silicone with riblet processing in the form of seal; plastic film, other than for wrapping and packaging; plastic film with riblet processing, other than for wrapping and packaging; plastic, semi-worked, in the form of film (other than for wrapping and packaging); plastic with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film (other than for wrapping and packaging); sheet made of plastic, other than for wrapping and packaging; sheet made of plastic with riblet processing, other than for wrapping and packaging; plastic film in the form of seal, other than for wrapping and packaging; plastic film with riblet processing in the form of seal, other than for wrapping and packaging; film made of synthetic resins, other than for wrapping and packaging; film made of synthetic resins with riblet processing, other than for wrapping and packaging; synthetic resins, semi-worked, in the form of film (other than for wrapping and packaging); synthetic resins with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film (other than for wrapping and packaging); sheet made of synthetic resins, other than for wrapping and packaging; sheet made of synthetic resins with riblet processing, other than for wrapping and packaging; film made of synthetic resins in the form of seal, other than for wrapping and packaging; film made of synthetic resins with riblet processing in the form of seal, other than for wrapping and packaging. Installation, repair and maintenance of molds [parts of machines]; installation, repair and maintenance of molds being parts of machines for metal-forming; installation, repair and maintenance of molds being parts of machines for processing of rubber; installation, repair and maintenance of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone rubber; installation, repair and maintenance of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone resins; installation, repair and maintenance of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone; installation, repair and maintenance of molds being parts of machines for processing of plastics; installation, repair and maintenance of molds being parts of machines for processing of plastics; installation, repair and maintenance of film and sheet made of metal; installation, repair and maintenance of film and sheet made of rubber; installation, repair and maintenance of film and sheet made of silicone rubber; installation, repair and maintenance of film and sheet made of silicone resins; installation, repair and maintenance of film and sheet made of silicone; installation, repair and maintenance of film and sheet made of plastic; installation, repair and maintenance of film and sheet made of synthetic resins. Processing of metal; processing of rubber; processing of silicone rubber; processing of silicone resins; processing of silicone; processing of plastics; processing of synthetic resins; riblet processing of metal; riblet processing of rubber; riblet processing of silicone rubber; riblet processing of silicone resins; riblet processing of silicone; riblet processing of plastics; riblet processing of synthetic resins; processing of molds [parts of machines]; processing of molds being parts of machines for metal-forming; processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of rubber; processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone rubber; processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone resins; processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone; processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of plastics; processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of synthetic resins; riblet processing of molds [parts of machines]; riblet processing of molds being parts of machines for metal-forming; riblet processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of rubber; riblet processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone rubber; riblet processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone resins; riblet processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone; riblet processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of plastics; riblet processing of molds being parts of machines for processing of synthetic resins; custom manufacturing of molds being parts of machines; custom manufacturing of molds being parts of machines for metal-forming; custom manufacturing of molds being parts of machines for processing of rubber; custom manufacturing of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone rubber; custom manufacturing of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone resins; custom manufacturing of molds being parts of machines for processing of silicone; custom manufacturing of molds being parts of machines for processing of plastic; custom manufacturing of molds being parts of machines for processing of synthetic resins; custom manufacturing of molds with riblet processing [parts of machines]; custom manufacturing of molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for metal-forming; custom manufacturing of molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of rubber; custom manufacturing of molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing silicone rubber; custom manufacturing of molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of silicone resins; custom manufacturing of molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of silicone; custom manufacturing of molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing of plastic; custom manufacturing of molds with riblet processing being parts of machines for processing synthetic resins; custom manufacturing of film of metal; custom manufacturing of metal, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet metal; custom manufacturing of film of metal in the form of seal; custom processing of film of metal, metal, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet metal and film of metal in the form of seal; Custom processing of film of metal, metal, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet metal and film of metal in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom manufacturing of film made of rubber; custom manufacturing of rubber, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet made of rubber; custom manufacturing of film made of rubber in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of rubber, rubber, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of rubber and film made of rubber in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of rubber, rubber, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of rubber and film made of rubber in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone rubber; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone resins; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone; custom manufacturing of silicone rubber, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of silicone resins, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of silicone, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet made of silicone rubber; custom manufacturing of sheet made of silicone resins; custom manufacturing of sheet made of silicone; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone rubber in the form of seal; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone resins in the form of seal; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of silicone rubber, silicone rubber, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone rubber and film made of silicone rubber in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of silicone resins, silicone resins, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone resins and film made of silicone resins in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of silicone, silicone, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone and film made of silicone in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of silicone rubber, silicone rubber, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone rubber and film made of silicone rubber in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom processing of film made of silicone resins, silicone resins, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone resins and film made of silicone resins in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom processing of film made of silicone, silicone, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone and film made of silicone in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom manufacturing of plastic film; custom manufacturing of plastic, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet made of plastic; custom manufacturing of plastic film in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of plastic, plastic, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of plastic and film made of plastic in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of plastic, plastic, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of plastic and film made of plastic in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom manufacturing of film made of synthetic resins; custom manufacturing of synthetic resins, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet made of synthetic resins; custom manufacturing of film made of synthetic resins in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of synthetic resins, synthetic resins, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of synthetic resins and film made of synthetic resins in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of synthetic resins, synthetic resins, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of synthetic resins and film made of synthetic resins in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom manufacturing of film made of metal with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of metal with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet metal with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of film of metal with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film of metal with riblet processing, metal with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet metal with riblet processing and film of metal with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film of metal with riblet processing, metal with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet metal with riblet processing and film of metal with riblet processing in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom manufacturing of film made of rubber with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of rubber with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet made of rubber with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of film made of rubber with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of rubber with riblet processing, rubber with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of rubber with riblet processing and film made of rubber with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of rubber with riblet processing, rubber with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of rubber with riblet processing and film made of rubber with riblet processing in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone rubber with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone resins with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of silicone rubber with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of silicone resins with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of silicone with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet made of silicone rubber with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of sheet made of silicone resins with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of sheet made of silicone with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone rubber with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone resins with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom manufacturing of film made of silicone with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of silicone rubber with riblet processing, silicone rubber with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone rubber with riblet processing and film made of silicone rubber with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of silicone resins with riblet processing, silicone resins with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone resins with riblet processing and film made of silicone resins with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of silicone with riblet processing, silicone with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone with riblet processing and film made of silicone with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of silicone rubber with riblet processing, silicone rubber with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone rubber with riblet processing and film made of silicone rubber with riblet processing in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom processing of film made of silicone resins with riblet processing, silicone resins with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone resins with riblet processing and film made of silicone resins with riblet processing in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom processing of film made of silicone with riblet processing, silicone with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of silicone with riblet processing and film made of silicone with riblet processing in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom manufacturing of plastic film with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of plastic with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet made of plastic with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of plastic film with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of plastic with riblet processing, plastic with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of plastic with riblet processing and film made of plastic with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of plastic with riblet processing, plastic with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of plastic with riblet processing and film made of plastic with riblet processing in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing; custom manufacturing of film made of synthetic resins with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of synthetic resins with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film; custom manufacturing of sheet made of synthetic resins with riblet processing; custom manufacturing of film made of synthetic resins with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of synthetic resins with riblet processing, synthetic resins with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of synthetic resins with riblet processing and film made of synthetic resins with riblet processing in the form of seal; custom processing of film made of synthetic resins with riblet processing, synthetic resins with riblet processing, semi-worked, in the form of film, sheet made of synthetic resins with riblet processing and film made of synthetic resins with riblet processing in the form of seal by affixing and re-affixing. Design services relating to riblet processing; custom design relating to molding process of riblet; custom design relating to molding process of products made of metal, rubber, silicone rubber, silicone resins, silicone, plastic or synthetic resins with riblet processing; design of molds; design of molds for riblet processing; design of machines, apparatus and instruments; design of mechanical components; design and development of new products; research and development of new products for others; new product design services; design services; engineering; engineering design; research and development services in the field of engineering; design of engineering products; design and development of engineering products; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments [including their parts] or systems composed of such machines, apparatus and instruments; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments [including their parts] or systems composed of such machines, apparatus and instruments; industrial research, testing and analysis; industrial research and analysis services relating to effect of using riblet processing.

52.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Application Number 1862771
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-04-03
Registration Date 2025-04-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

3D printers; 3D printing pens; 3D bioprinters; ceramic 3D printers; metal 3D printers; mechanized horse walkers.

53.

CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, ROBOT SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18724200
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-27
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hosomi, Koji
  • Shigeno, Hikaru
  • Eftakhar, Ashik
  • Miyano, Makito
  • Hasegawa, Satoshi
  • Mimura, Kohei
  • Koyanagi, Daisuke
  • Morino, Yusuke
  • Sano, Hideyuki
  • Shimizu, Hayate

Abstract

A control apparatus, a control system, a robot system, a control method, and a computer program that is configured to generate a control signal for controlling a robot.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

Flexible Microelectrode Arrays

      
Application Number 18853415
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-04
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner Nikon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Qin, Wan
  • Hashemi, Fardad Ali

Abstract

The problems of high costs and lack of flexibility in microelectrode arrays (MEAs) is addressed by the inexpensive flexible MEA systems and methods for manufacturing them presented herein. The MEA systems described herein are generally formed from a flexible substrate such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The flexible substrate generally comprises a series of wells and channels patterned therein. The wells and channels are filled with a conductive flexible material such as a mixture of PDMS and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to form sets of microelectrodes, microelectrode leads, and contact pads therein. The resulting MEA systems may be substantially more flexible and less expensive than prior MEA systems. The MEA systems presented herein may be manufactured using a variety of soft lithography techniques described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/263 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor characterised by the electrode materials
  • A61B 5/268 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor characterised by the electrode materials containing conductive polymers, e.g. PEDOT:PSS polymers
  • A61N 1/04 - Electrodes
  • B81B 1/00 - Devices without movable or flexible elements, e.g. microcapillary devices
  • B81C 1/00 - Manufacture or treatment of devices or systems in or on a substrate

55.

IMAGE-CAPTURING DEVICE AND IMAGE TRANSMISSION RECORDING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19086621
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-21
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner Nikon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshimura, Takahiro
  • Shimizu, Hiroaki

Abstract

An image-capturing device includes: an image sensor that captures an image of a subject to output an image-capturing signal; a development processing unit that generates development data based on the image-capturing signal; and an output control unit that outputs the development data to an external device in a predetermined transmission format via a connecting member that connects the image-capturing device to the external device. The output control unit outputs the image-capturing signal to the external device via the connecting member in the predetermined transmission format.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/268 - Signal distribution or switching
  • H04N 5/77 - Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus between a recording apparatus and a television camera

56.

FLUORIDE CRYSTAL, WINDOW MATERIAL USING FLUORIDE CRYSTAL, LASER OSCILLATOR, OPTICAL ELEMENT, AND OPTICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024043641
Publication Number 2025/142464
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-10
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kato Katsuyoshi
  • Sato Hiroki

Abstract

Provided is a fluoride crystal containing, on a mass basis, 2-420 ppm of Mg and at least 300 ppm and 55% (5.5 × 105 ppm or less) of Sr.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C30B 29/12 - Halides
  • G02B 1/02 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of crystals, e.g. rock-salt, semiconductors
  • G02B 21/00 - Microscopes
  • H01S 3/04 - Arrangements for thermal management

57.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLUID DEVICE, FLUID DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED STRUCTURE, AND LAMINATED STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2024045440
Publication Number 2025/142830
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-23
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner
  • IXFLOW, INC. (Japan)
  • NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shiono Hirofumi
  • Nakaya Hideyuki
  • Ishizawa Naoya

Abstract

This method for manufacturing a fluid device includes: a substrate preparation step for preparing a plurality of substrates including a substrate formed of a resin material having absorptivity with respect to laser light, and a substrate formed of a resin material having transparency with respect to laser light, wherein, in at least one of the substrates, a recess or a penetrating region that penetrates in a lamination direction is formed in a surface that contacts an adjacent layer when laminated; a lamination step for forming a laminated body by laminating the plurality of substrates in a state in which an object to be used in the fluid device is disposed in the recess or the penetrating region; and a bonding step for bonding the laminated body by irradiating a region of the surface of the laminated body excluding the space with laser light to weld the plurality of substrates together in the region irradiated with the laser light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
  • B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
  • B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
  • B23K 26/20 - Bonding
  • B23K 26/57 - Working by transmitting the laser beam through or within the workpiece the laser beam entering a face of the workpiece from which it is transmitted through the workpiece material to work on a different workpiece face, e.g. for effecting removal, fusion splicing, modifying or reforming
  • B29C 65/16 - Laser beam
  • B32B 37/04 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the partial melting of at least one layer
  • B81B 1/00 - Devices without movable or flexible elements, e.g. microcapillary devices
  • B81C 1/00 - Manufacture or treatment of devices or systems in or on a substrate
  • G01N 37/00 - Details not covered by any other group of this subclass

58.

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM, ROBOT SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023047320
Publication Number 2025/141878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-28
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakimoto, Kenta
  • Sasaki, Hatsuki

Abstract

This control device generates a control signal for controlling a holding device, which is capable of holding a target object, and a robot, which is provided with the holding device and moves the holding device. The control device: selects, as a selection model, a model indicating a part of the target object, on the basis of a first imaging result obtained by imaging the target object, using an imaging system, before the holding device holds the target object; and generates a control signal for controlling the robot and the holding device in order to process the target object held by the holding device, such generating being executed on the basis of the selection model and a second imaging result obtained by imaging, using the imaging system, the target object which is held by the holding device through the controlling of the robot and the holding device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices

59.

OPTICAL GLASS, OPTICAL ELEMENT, OPTICAL SYSTEM, CEMENTED LENS, OBJECTIVE LENS FOR MICROSCOPE, INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR CAMERA, ENDOSCOPE DEVICE AND OPTICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024041999
Publication Number 2025/142288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-27
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozeki Ayumi
  • Takasu Shuhei
  • Yoshimoto Kohei

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 3/062 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight
  • G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses

60.

PROCESSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18851706
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Funatsu, Takayuki
  • Kawabe, Yoshio
  • Shinozaki, Ryo

Abstract

A processing apparatus includes: an irradiation optical system configured to irradiate an object with first processing light emitted from a first light source, and second processing light that is emitted from a second light source different from the first light source and whose peak wavelength is different from that of the first processing light; and a material supply member configured to supply a build material to a melt pool formed by the first and second processing lights, the peak wavelength of the second processing light is shorter than the peak wavelength of the first processing light, and a second area irradiated with the second processing light is larger than a first area irradiated with the first processing light.

IPC Classes  ?

61.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL GLASS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS SET, GLASS SET, SET OF OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SET OF OPTICAL DEVICES, GLASS, OPTICAL ELEMENT, OPTICAL DEVICE, AND LEVITATION MOLTEN GLASS

      
Application Number JP2024043224
Publication Number 2025/142401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-06
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamamoto Yuya
  • Yoshimoto Kohei
  • Takasu Shuhei

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for producing a glass that contains a plurality of components, the method including: a preparation step for preparing a starting material of the glass and a liquid dispersion medium so as to have a concentration of 80% or less in terms of percentage by mass; a first mixing step for mixing the starting material and the dispersion medium, which have been prepared in the preparation step, with each other by means of a mixing member so as to obtain a first mixture of the starting material; a second mixing step for mixing the first mixture after the start of drying of the first mixture so as to obtain a second mixture that is a dried particulate material; a starting material lump formation step for obtaining a plurality of starting material lumps from the second mixture; a heating step for heating the starting material lump so as to bring the starting material lump into a melt state; and a temperature lowering step for lowering the temperature of the starting material lump in the melt state, the starting material lump being supported in a non-contact manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03B 8/00 - Production of glass by other processes than melting processes
  • C03B 19/00 - Other methods of shaping glass

62.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, PH SENSOR, BIOSENSOR, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023046442
Publication Number 2025/141646
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-25
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nakazumi Makoto

Abstract

Provided is a semiconductor device comprising: a substrate made of a resin; a source electrode and a drain electrode which are provided on the substrate; and an oxide semiconductor layer which is in contact with the source electrode and the drain electrode and contains In, Ga, Zn, and Sn, wherein the oxide semiconductor layer has electrical conductivity of 10-4to 10-2 S/cm.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL GLASS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING MIXTURE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS SET, GLASS SET, SET OF OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SET OF OPTICAL DEVICES, GLASS, OPTICAL ELEMENT, AND FLOATING MOLTEN GLASS

      
Application Number JP2023046451
Publication Number 2025/141651
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-25
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamamoto Yuya
  • Yoshimoto Kohei
  • Takasu Shuhei

Abstract

This method for producing glass containing a plurality of components includes: a compounding step in which a glass raw material and a liquid dispersion medium are compounded such that the concentration is 80 mass% or less; a mixing step in which the raw material and the dispersion medium compounded in the compounding step are mixed through a mixing member to obtain a raw material mixture; a raw material lump preparing step in which a plurality of raw material lumps are obtained from the raw material mixture; a heating step in which the raw material lump is heated to be brought into a molten state; a cooling step in which the raw material lump in a molten state, supported in a non-contact manner, is cooled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03B 8/00 - Production of glass by other processes than melting processes

64.

SENSOR DEVICE MANAGEMENT METHOD, NETWORK SYSTEM, AND SENSOR DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023046975
Publication Number 2025/141780
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-27
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Miyawaki Takashi

Abstract

This sensor device management method for managing a plurality of sensor devices includes: repeatedly acquiring, at a prescribed interval, first sensor data and second sensor data output respectively from a first sensor device and a second sensor device that each measure an inclination angle of an object in the same prescribed direction (step S101); and managing whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the installation state of the first sensor device and the second sensor device on the basis of a time-series change in the measurement values of the inclination angle included in each of the acquired first and second sensor data (steps S108, S110, S112).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes

65.

VIDEO COMPRESSION APPARATUS, DECOMPRESSION APPARATUS AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 19075358
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-10
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Masaya
  • Nitta, Keiichi

Abstract

A video compression apparatus configured to compress a plurality of frames outputted from an imaging element that has a first imaging region in which a subject is captured and a second imaging region in which a subject is captured, and in which a first imaging condition can be set for the first imaging region and a second imaging condition differing from the first imaging condition can be set for the second imaging region, includes: an image processing unit configured to execute image processing based on the second imaging condition on image data outputted from the first imaging region by the imaging element capturing the subject; and a compression unit configured to compress each of the frames subjected to the image processing by the image processing unit on the basis of block matching with a frame differing from the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/543 - Motion estimation other than block-based using regions
  • H04N 19/42 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals characterised by implementation details or hardware specially adapted for video compression or decompression, e.g. dedicated software implementation
  • H04N 19/44 - Decoders specially adapted therefor, e.g. video decoders which are asymmetric with respect to the encoder
  • H04N 19/573 - Motion compensation with multiple frame prediction using two or more reference frames in a given prediction direction
  • H04N 23/95 - Computational photography systems, e.g. light-field imaging systems

66.

ZOOM OPTICAL SYSTEM, OPTICAL APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE ZOOM OPTICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19079798
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-14
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner Nikon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Machida, Kosuke

Abstract

A zoom optical system comprises, in order from an object: a front lens group (GFS) having a positive refractive power; an M1 lens group (GM1) having a negative refractive power; an M2 lens group (GM2) having a positive refractive power; and an RN lens group (GRN) having a negative refractive power, wherein upon zooming, distances between the front lens group and the M1 lens group, between the M1 lens group and the M2 lens group, and between the M2 lens group and the RN lens group change, upon focusing from an infinite distant object to a short distant object, the RN lens group moves, the RN lens group comprises at least one lens having a positive refractive power, and at least one lens having a negative refractive power, and following conditional expressions are satisfied, 2.70

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
  • G02B 9/34 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having four components only
  • G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
  • G02B 9/62 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having six components only
  • G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
  • G02B 15/20 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective with interdependent non-linearly related movements between one lens or lens group, and another lens or lens group having an additional movable lens or lens group for varying the objective focal length
  • G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image

67.

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, PROGRAM, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, AND OPHTHALMIC SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19081464
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-17
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanabe, Yasushi
  • Hirokawa, Mariko

Abstract

In the present invention, vortex vein positions are detected from a fundus image. The image processing method comprising: a step in which a choroidal blood vessel structure is analyzed from a fundus image; and a step in which vortex vein positions are detected based on the choroidal blood vessel structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

68.

MOVING DEVICE, EXPOSURE APPARATUS, METHOD FOR DRIVING MOBILE UNIT, EXPOSURE METHOD, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024043468
Publication Number 2025/134841
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-09
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasakura Nobuyuki
  • Tomie Akihiko
  • Hirachi Kazuyuki
  • Hayashida Yosuke

Abstract

This exposure apparatus has a stage moving device (7). The stage moving device (7) is provided with a first mobile unit (32) that extends in an X-axis direction and moves in a Y-axis direction, a second mobile unit (34) that moves in the Y-axis direction, a first measurement system (36), and a second measurement system (37). The first measurement system (36) measures the position of the second mobile unit (34) in the X-axis direction using a first head (45) provided on the second mobile unit (34) and a scale (41) extending in the X-axis direction and provided on the first mobile unit (32) so as to face the first head (45). The second measurement system (37) acquires information relating to a space along the Y-axis direction between the first mobile unit (32) and the second mobile unit (34).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03F 7/20 - ExposureApparatus therefor
  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • H01L 21/68 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for positioning, orientation or alignment

69.

IMAGING ELEMENT AND IMAGING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024044004
Publication Number 2025/134915
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-12
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Yoshihara Kenji

Abstract

This imaging element includes a first semiconductor substrate that has pixels each including a photoelectric conversion unit, and a second semiconductor substrate that is stacked together with the first semiconductor substrate and that processes pixel signals from the pixels, wherein: the second semiconductor substrate includes an arithmetic circuit that performs arithmetic using first pixel signals from the pixels, a generating circuit that generates a correction variable, a correcting circuit that uses the correction variable to correct the arithmetic result from the arithmetic circuit, an exposure control circuit that controls an accumulation time for the accumulation of charge by the photoelectric conversion unit, on the basis of the arithmetic result or the corrected arithmetic result from the correcting circuit, and a removing circuit that removes a correction component based on the correction variable; each pixel converts light into charge by means of the photoelectric conversion unit during the accumulation time controlled by the exposure control circuit, and outputs a second pixel signal to the removing circuit and to the outside of the second semiconductor substrate; and the removing circuit removes the correction component from the second pixel signal and outputs the corrected second pixel signal to the arithmetic circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 25/535 - Control of the integration time by using differing integration times for different sensor regions by dynamic region selection
  • H04N 25/76 - Addressed sensors, e.g. MOS or CMOS sensors
  • H04N 25/79 - Arrangements of circuitry being divided between different or multiple substrates, chips or circuit boards, e.g. stacked image sensors
  • H04N 25/585 - Control of the dynamic range involving two or more exposures acquired simultaneously with pixels having different sensitivities within the sensor, e.g. fast or slow pixels or pixels having different sizes

70.

OPTICAL GLASS, OPTICAL ELEMENT, OPTICAL SYSTEM, CEMENTED LENS, OBJECTIVE LENS FOR MICROSCOPE, INTERCHANGEABLE CAMERA LENS, AND OPTICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024041100
Publication Number 2025/134659
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-20
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozeki Ayumi
  • Takasu Shuhei

Abstract

2232252252323225232322523222525232225255) of at least 32% and not more than 65%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 3/083 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound
  • C03C 3/064 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight containing boron
  • C03C 3/068 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight containing boron containing rare earths
  • C03C 3/085 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal
  • C03C 3/091 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium
  • C03C 3/095 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing rare earths
  • C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
  • G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements

71.

GLASS COMPOSITION AND STANDARD REFERENCE GLASS

      
Application Number 19078831
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-13
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshimoto, Kohei
  • Fujiwara, Miki
  • Shinohara, Kiyoaki

Abstract

A glass is provided as follows. A content rate of TeO2 is from 50% to 90% by mass. At least two components selected from Bi2O3, B2O3, GeO2, Al2O3, Ga2O3, BaO, ZnO, Li2O, La2O3, and WO3 are included. At least one component selected from Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, W, Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Rb, Cs, Ba, Ga, Ge, In, Sn, Sb, Pb, Bi, Au, Pt, Ag, Ir, Pd, Rh, Ru, Re, F, Cl, Br, I, and S is included in an amount more than 0 mg/kg and up to 1500 mg/kg.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 3/12 - Silica-free oxide glass compositions
  • C03C 3/14 - Silica-free oxide glass compositions containing boron
  • C03C 3/145 - Silica-free oxide glass compositions containing boron containing aluminium or beryllium
  • C03C 3/253 - Silica-free oxide glass compositions containing germanium

72.

OPTICAL GLASS, OPTICAL ELEMENT, OPTICAL SYSTEM, OBJECTIVE LENS FOR MICROSCOPE, INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR CAMERA, ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT, AND OPTICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024045272
Publication Number 2025/135173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-20
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozeki Ayumi
  • Takasu Shuhei
  • Yoshimoto Kohei

Abstract

2232252252323225232322523222525232225255) of 32-65%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 3/062 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight
  • C03C 3/064 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight containing boron
  • C03C 3/068 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight containing boron containing rare earths
  • C03C 3/083 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound
  • C03C 3/085 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal
  • C03C 3/091 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium
  • C03C 3/095 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing rare earths
  • C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
  • G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses

73.

IMAGING CONTROL DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND IMAGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18717100
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-24
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takeshita, Tetsuya
  • Hino, Mitsuteru
  • Ishikawa, Takumi
  • Iwami, Kenichiro
  • Yoshida, Yusuke
  • Shimbori, Taketoshi

Abstract

An imaging control device includes: a distance information acquisition unit that acquires distance information from a first imaging device to a subject; and an operation control unit that controls a state to an operable state in which the first imaging device is capable of performing a remote operation on a second imaging device based on the distance information acquired by the distance information acquisition unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/661 - Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
  • H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals

74.

PROCESSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18833717
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-10
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawabe, Yoshio
  • Ozawa, Toshihiko
  • Nomura, Tatsushi

Abstract

A processing apparatus is a processing apparatus that performs a riblet processing on a surface of an object by using light from a light source, and that includes: an interference optical system that forms an interference fringe on the surface of the object by irradiating the object with processing lights, which are generated by dividing the light from the light source, from different incident directions, respectively; a movement apparatus that moves the processing lights, which propagate from a terminal optical element of the interference optical system toward the object, relative to the terminal optical element in a direction intersecting an optical axis of the interference optical system; and an optical characteristic change apparatus that changes a characteristic of at least one processing light of the processing lights in accordance with a movement of the processing lights.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 26/067 - Dividing the beam into multiple beams, e.g. multi-focusing
  • B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
  • B23K 26/066 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by means of optical elements, e.g. lenses, mirrors or prisms by using masks
  • B23K 26/082 - Scanning systems, i.e. devices involving movement of the laser beam relative to the laser head
  • B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
  • B23K 26/364 - Laser etching for making a groove or trench, e.g. for scribing a break initiation groove

75.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING LAYER TOPOGRAPHY IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING PROCESSES

      
Application Number 18848919
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-23
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner Nikon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Goldstein, Goldie Lynne

Abstract

The problem of non-ideal layer geometry in 3D printing processes is addressed by systems and methods that employ laser triangulation measurements in the vicinity of the melt pool. The systems and methods generally direct one or more lasers at one or more locations along or perpendicular to a direction of travel of a 3D printing energy source. The one or more lasers are reflected from the one or more locations and received by an optical detector, which generates one or more signals in response to receiving the one or more reflected lasers. The signals are received by a controller, which determines one or more heights of the surfaces at the one or more locations based on the one or more signals. The lasers are scanned across a layer of a 3D printed part to obtain the height of the surface across the layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 12/90 - Means for process control, e.g. cameras or sensors
  • B22F 10/20 - Direct sintering or melting
  • B22F 12/41 - Radiation means characterised by the type, e.g. laser or electron beam
  • B22F 12/45 - Two or more
  • B22F 12/46 - Radiation means with translatory movement
  • B22F 12/49 - Scanners
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

76.

Fluid Device and Method for Manufacturing Fluid Devices

      
Application Number 18988536
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-19
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner
  • iXflow, inc. (Japan)
  • NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishizawa, Naoya
  • Kobayashi, Ryo
  • Takubo, Makiko
  • Shiono, Hirofumi
  • Nakaya, Hideyuki

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a fluidic device comprises: forming a laminate including a first substrate made from resin material transmissive to laser light, an intermediate layer stacked on the first substrate and made from resin material absorptive to the laser light, and a second substrate stacked on the intermediate layer and made from resin material transmissive to the laser light; and welding the first substrate and the intermediate layer, and the intermediate layer and the second substrate, by irradiating the laminate with laser light from the direction of the first or the second substrate and melting the intermediate layer over the entire thickness direction in an area irradiated with the laser light, wherein the forming includes forming a flow channel in a contact surface of the first or the second substrate with the intermediate layer; or forming a penetration area penetrating in the stacked direction in the intermediate layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
  • B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
  • B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
  • B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method

77.

METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 19061383
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-24
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hasegawa, Satoshi
  • Kotani, Noriyasu
  • Tai, Hisashi
  • Akiyama, Terutada
  • Goto, Taichi
  • Kamehara, Hiroshi
  • Murakoshi, Yu
  • Sekiguchi, Masakazu

Abstract

A method implemented by a computer, the method includes: detecting a position of an electronic device capable of communicating with a portable device; setting a range of a position at which the electronic device provides a notification pertaining to the portable device based on a position of the electronic device that has communicated with the portable device; and providing the notification based on the range set in the setting and the position of the electronic device detected in the detecting of a position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
  • H04M 19/04 - Current supply arrangements for telephone systems providing ringing current or supervisory tones, e.g. dialling tone or busy tone the ringing-current being generated at the substations
  • H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information

78.

CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL PROGRAM

      
Application Number 19068751
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-03
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Otsubo, Yosuke
  • Takahashi, Satoshi
  • Takayama, Yuuya
  • Abe, Kazuhiro
  • Hoshuyama, Hideo
  • Shoda, Marie
  • Somiya, Sho
  • Koike, Tetsuya
  • Otani, Naoya

Abstract

A control apparatus that access first cameras capturing a first subject of a first area, and second cameras capturing a second subject of a second area, detects a viewing direction of a spectator group in the first subject on the basis of image data of the first subject captured by any one of first cameras, identifies a focus area in the second area that is focused on by the spectator group on the basis of the viewing direction of the spectator group, identifies a focus subject, focused on by the spectator group, that is present in the focus area on the basis of image data of the second subject captured by each of the second cameras, determines a specific second camera to be a transmission source of image data from among the second cameras on the basis of the focus subject, and transmits image data from the specific second camera.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/611 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects where the recognised objects include parts of the human body
  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
  • H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

79.

ZOOM OPTICAL SYSTEM, OPTICAL APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ZOOM OPTICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18849524
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-07
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sashima, Tomoyuki
  • Saito, Yuma

Abstract

A zoom optical system that is suitable for moving image capturing, has a small size and a light weight, and can obtain favorable optical performance, an optical apparatus, and a method for manufacturing the zoom optical system are provided. A zoom optical system that is suitable for moving image capturing, has a small size and a light weight, and can obtain favorable optical performance, an optical apparatus, and a method for manufacturing the zoom optical system are provided. A zoom optical system ZL included in an optical apparatus such as a camera 1 includes, sequentially from an object side, a first lens group G1 having negative refractive power, a second lens group G2 having positive refractive power, a third lens group G3, and a fourth lens group G4 having positive refractive power, an space between adjacent lens groups changes at zooming, with the first lens group G1 fixed relative to an image plane and the fourth lens group G4 moving along an optical axis, at least the second lens group G2 moves along the optical axis at focusing, and the zoom optical system ZL satisfies a condition expressed by a predetermined conditional expression.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective

80.

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND OPTICAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18849539
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-25
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Shibazaki, Yuichi

Abstract

A light emitting device projects an emission beam onto a physical object using an image forming optical system. The device includes an optical member that directs light through the system and an imaging device to capture the object's image. A position changing device adjusts the beam's position on a conjugate plane, altering its emission point. A control device adjusts the beam's position based on imaging results, ensuring precise targeting of the physical object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 10/116 - Visible light communication
  • H02J 50/30 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using light, e.g. lasers

81.

IMAGE FORMATION LENS AND MICROSCOPE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18859266
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-10
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takagi, Hidetsugu

Abstract

An image formation lens (IL) for a microscope comprises: a negative lens; and a positive lens (L13) that satisfies the following conditional expression: An image formation lens (IL) for a microscope comprises: a negative lens; and a positive lens (L13) that satisfies the following conditional expression: - 0.002 × ( ν ⁢ dP - 35 ) + 0.602 - θ ⁢ gFP < 0 23 < ν ⁢ dP < 65 where vdP: an Abbe number of the positive lens, and θgFP: a partial dispersion ratio of the positive lens that is defined by the following expression: θgFP=(ngP−nFP)/(nFP−nCP) where ngP is a refractive index of the positive lens to a g-line, nFP is a refractive index of the positive lens to an F-line, and nCP is a refractive index of the positive lens to a C-line.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 21/04 - Objectives involving mirrors
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

82.

VIDEO COMPRESSION APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND VIDEO COMPRESSION PROGRAM

      
Application Number 19050555
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-11
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Komiya, Daisaku
  • Sekiguchi, Naoki

Abstract

A video compression apparatus includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire video data including a plurality of frames outputted from an imaging element that has a first imaging region to image a subject and a second imaging region to image a subject and for which a first frame rate can be set for the first imaging region and a second frame rate higher than the first frame rate can be set for the second imaging region; and a compression unit configured to compress the video data acquired by the acquisition unit based on the first frame rate and the second frame rate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/172 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a picture, frame or field
  • H04N 19/146 - Data rate or code amount at the encoder output
  • H04N 19/513 - Processing of motion vectors
  • H04N 19/85 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using pre-processing or post-processing specially adapted for video compression
  • H04N 25/40 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled

83.

PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number 19066473
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-28
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Shibazaki, Yuichi

Abstract

A processing apparatus is equipped with: a first stage system that has a table on which a workpiece is placed and moves the workpiece held by the table; a beam irradiation system that includes a condensing optical system to emit beams; and a controller to control the first stage system and the beam irradiation system, and processing is performed to a target portion of the workpiece while the table and the beams from the condensing optical system are relatively moved, and at least one of an intensity distribution of the beams at a first plane on an exit surface side of the condensing optical system and an intensity distribution of the beams at a second plane whose position in a direction of an optical axis of the condensing optical system is different from the first plane can be changed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
  • B23K 26/03 - Observing, e.g. monitoring, the workpiece
  • B23K 26/064 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by means of optical elements, e.g. lenses, mirrors or prisms
  • B23K 26/066 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by means of optical elements, e.g. lenses, mirrors or prisms by using masks
  • B23K 26/073 - Shaping the laser spot
  • B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
  • B23K 26/70 - Auxiliary operations or equipment
  • B23Q 3/18 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for positioning only

84.

LANIA

      
Serial Number 99240173
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-18
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Industrial X-ray apparatus and its parts and accessories; distance measuring apparatus and its parts and accessories; dust masks; gas masks; welding masks; life-saving apparatus and equipment and its parts and accessories; fire extinguishers; fireplugs; fire hoses; fire hose nozzles; sprinkler systems for fire protection; safety helmets; fire alarms; gas alarms; anti-theft warning apparatus; photographic machines and apparatus and its parts and accessories; cameras and its parts and accessories; security cameras and its parts and accessories; Infrared cameras and its parts and accessories; digital cameras and its parts and accessories; video cameras and its parts and accessories; optical machines and apparatus and its parts and accessories; cinematographic machines and apparatus and its parts and accessories; measuring or testing machines and instruments and its parts and accessories; telecommunication machines and apparatus and its parts and accessories; batteries and cells; spectacles [eyeglasses and goggles]; 3D spectacles; electronic publications; teaching robots; microscopes; binoculars; telescopes; laser range finders; range finders for golf; range finders; optical lenses; 3D scanners; image scanners; structural parts and accessories for the foregoing

85.

ZOOM OPTICAL SYSTEM, OPTICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE ZOOM OPTICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18288808
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-04
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sashima, Tomoyuki
  • Yokoi, Norikazu
  • Ishikawa, Takahiro

Abstract

This variable-magnification optical system (ZL) comprises, in order along an optical axis from the object side, a first lens group (G1) that has a positive refractive power, a second lens group (G2) that has a negative refractive power, a third lens group (G3) that has a positive refractive power, a fourth lens group (G4) that has a negative refractive power, and a fifth lens group (G5) that has a negative refractive power. The distances between adjacent lens groups change during magnification. The fourth lens group (G4) is a focusing lens group that moves along the optical axis during focusing. The following conditional expression is satisfied: 0.11

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
  • G02B 15/16 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective with interdependent non-linearly related movements between one lens or lens group, and another lens or lens group

86.

NUCLEIC ACID BINDING PARTICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING NUCLEIC ACID BINDING PARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024042893
Publication Number 2025/121354
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-04
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nozaki Kiyoshi
  • Takahashi Youhei
  • Kuninobu Heya Arisa
  • Takahashi Yuki
  • Morozumi Akihiko
  • Yamao Ryoko
  • Takatsuka Kenji

Abstract

Nucleic acid binding particles according to the present invention each have at least a portion of the surface covered with silica, have a sphericity of 0.86 or more as determined from formula (A), and have silanol groups adjacent to the surface. (A): [Sphericity] = particle diameter (nm) determined through image analysis / BET diameter (nm)

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
  • B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
  • B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
  • B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • G01N 30/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by separation into components using adsorption, absorption or similar phenomena or using ion-exchange, e.g. chromatography

87.

IMAGING DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18564956
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-30
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Kazuhiro
  • Miura, Yuki
  • Minagawa, Kazue
  • Motohashi, Takeo

Abstract

An imaging device includes: an imaging element configured to output a sequence of first frames at a first interval through first image capture, and output a second frame through an instruction for second image capture; a thinning unit configured to perform thinning of the sequence of first frames and outputs the thinned first frames at a second interval; and a control unit configured to control an output timing of the second frame on the basis of the first interval or the second interval and an instruction timing for the second image capture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
  • H04N 7/01 - Conversion of standards
  • H04N 23/667 - Camera operation mode switching, e.g. between still and video, sport and normal or high and low resolution modes

88.

IMAGING ELEMENT AND IMAGING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19029078
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tezuka, Yojiro
  • Hirata, Tomoki
  • Tsunai, Shiro

Abstract

An image capturing device including a first substrate having a plurality of pixel blocks each including one or more pixels; and a second substrate having a control circuit unit including a first control block including a first exposure control unit for controlling an exposure time of a pixel included in a first pixel block of the plurality of pixel blocks and a second control block including a second exposure control unit for controlling an exposure time of a pixel included in a second pixel block of the plurality of pixel blocks, and a peripheral circuit unit arranged outside the control circuit unit and configured to control signal reading of pixels each included in at least the first pixel block and the second pixel block of the plurality of pixel blocks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 25/766 - Addressed sensors, e.g. MOS or CMOS sensors comprising control or output lines used for a plurality of functions, e.g. for pixel output, driving, reset or power
  • H04N 25/57 - Control of the dynamic range
  • H04N 25/77 - Pixel circuitry, e.g. memories, A/D converters, pixel amplifiers, shared circuits or shared components
  • H04N 25/78 - Readout circuits for addressed sensors, e.g. output amplifiers or A/D converters

89.

PHOTOSENSITIVE SURFACE TREATING AGENT, PATTERN FORMATION SUBSTRATE, LAMINATE, TRANSISTOR, PATTERN FORMING METHOD AND METHOD OF PRODUCING TRANSISTOR

      
Application Number 19057306
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-19
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawakami, Yusuke
  • Yamaguchi, Kazuo
  • Itou, Michiko

Abstract

A photosensitive surface treating agent containing a compound represented by the following Formula (M1). (In Formula (M1), R1 is a hydrogen atom, a tert-butoxycarbonyl group or an ester-based protecting group, R2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer of 1 or more, and X is a halogen atom or an alkoxy group. A photosensitive surface treating agent containing a compound represented by the following Formula (M1). (In Formula (M1), R1 is a hydrogen atom, a tert-butoxycarbonyl group or an ester-based protecting group, R2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer of 1 or more, and X is a halogen atom or an alkoxy group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03F 7/075 - Silicon-containing compounds
  • C23C 18/16 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coatingContact plating by reduction or substitution, i.e. electroless plating
  • G03F 7/32 - Liquid compositions therefor, e.g. developers
  • H01L 21/027 - Making masks on semiconductor bodies for further photolithographic processing, not provided for in group or
  • H01L 21/288 - Deposition of conductive or insulating materials for electrodes from a liquid, e.g. electrolytic deposition
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

90.

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024043218
Publication Number 2025/121413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-06
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyazaki Go
  • Hirayama Toru
  • Ikezawa Hironori
  • Kanaoka Hiroshi
  • Kono Hirotaka

Abstract

This image processing device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires first image data indicating color information about a subject in a spatial direction intersecting a depth direction, the subject existing outside a mobile body, and second image data indicating a distance in the depth direction to the subject; and a generation unit that, on the basis of the first image data and the second image data acquired by the acquisition unit, generates third image data in which color information about a light beam from a display unit having a pixel group for displaying a stereoscopic image of the subject via a lens array to a visual recognition position for visually recognizing the display unit is reproduced as color information about reflected light from the subject, and outputs the third image data to the display unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 13/268 - Image signal generators with monoscopic-to-stereoscopic image conversion based on depth image-based rendering [DIBR]
  • B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
  • G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographsApparatus therefor
  • G03B 35/08 - Stereoscopic photography by simultaneous recording
  • G03B 35/24 - Stereoscopic photography by simultaneous viewing using apertured or refractive resolving means on screen or between screen and eye
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 13/305 - Image reproducers for viewing without the aid of special glasses, i.e. using autostereoscopic displays using lenticular lenses, e.g. arrangements of cylindrical lenses

91.

PHOTOSENSITIVE SURFACE TREATING AGENT, LAMINATE, PATTERN FORMATION SUBSTRATE, TRANSISTOR, PATTERN FORMING METHOD AND METHOD OF PRODUCING TRANSISTOR

      
Application Number 19051534
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-12
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawakami, Yusuke
  • Yamaguchi, Kazuo
  • Itou, Michiko

Abstract

A photosensitive surface treating agent containing a compound represented by the following Formula (M1). In Formula (M1), R1 is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, Y1 is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a single bond, and the terminal carbon atom of the alkyl group for R1 may be bonded to a carbon atom constituting the alkylene group for Y1, and R1 and Y1 may form a ring. R2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, n0 is an integer of 0 or more, and X is a halogen atom or an alkoxy group. A photosensitive surface treating agent containing a compound represented by the following Formula (M1). In Formula (M1), R1 is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, Y1 is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a single bond, and the terminal carbon atom of the alkyl group for R1 may be bonded to a carbon atom constituting the alkylene group for Y1, and R1 and Y1 may form a ring. R2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, n0 is an integer of 0 or more, and X is a halogen atom or an alkoxy group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03F 7/039 - Macromolecular compounds which are photodegradable, e.g. positive electron resists
  • C07F 7/18 - Compounds having one or more C—Si linkages as well as one or more C—O—Si linkages
  • C08F 20/36 - Esters containing nitrogen containing oxygen in addition to the carboxy oxygen
  • C23C 18/16 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coatingContact plating by reduction or substitution, i.e. electroless plating
  • H01L 21/288 - Deposition of conductive or insulating materials for electrodes from a liquid, e.g. electrolytic deposition

92.

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM, ROBOT SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023042576
Publication Number 2025/115102
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-28
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Wakimoto, Kenta

Abstract

This control device: generates a first control signal for controlling at least one among a robot and a holding device provided to the robot so that a second target object is lowered into a container when the second target object is held by the holding device together with a first target object at the time that the first target object stored in the container is held by the holding device; and generates a second control signal for controlling at least one among the robot and the holding device so that a fourth target object is lowered into the container from a position lower than the position at which the lowering of the second target object into the container is started, when the fourth target object is held by the holding device together with a third target object at the time that the third target object is held by the holding device after the second target object has been lowered into the container on the basis of the first control signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 13/00 - Controls for manipulators
  • B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices

93.

PROCESSING SYSTEM, PROCESSING METHOD, AND SHAPING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023042768
Publication Number 2025/115135
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-29
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Funatsu, Takayuki
  • Kawabe, Yoshio

Abstract

This processing system includes: a processing device for performing additive processing for forming a shaped matter on an object by melting a shaping material supplied from a material supply member with an energy beam emitted from an irradiation device; an imaging device for imaging a site where the positional relationship with the material supply member is fixed and the energy beam emitted from the irradiation device or light generated by the energy beam; and a control device for controlling the processing device on the basis of an imaging result from the imaging device.

IPC Classes  ?

94.

ANTIBODY SELECTION SYSTEM AND WORKING PROCESS THEREOF

      
Application Number 19037955
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-27
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takatsuka, Kenji
  • Morozumi, Akihiko

Abstract

A working process of a system for selecting an antibody, the system being communicatively connected to an antibody information server, the system having a control unit and a display device, the working process including following steps executed by the control unit: a first step of displaying, on the display device, a microscopic image of biological tissue or cell; a nucleotide sequence of a nucleic acid included in the biological tissue or cell; data indicating a characteristics of nucleic acid or a characteristics of nucleotide sequence; and name(s) of one or more genes obtained based on data, a second step of transmitting an ID of a gene selected from one or more genes to the antibody information server, a third step of receiving information on an antibody against protein encoded by the selected gene from the antibody information server, a fourth step of displaying the antibody information on the display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16B 15/30 - Drug targeting using structural dataDocking or binding prediction
  • G06Q 30/0601 - Electronic shopping [e-shopping]

95.

BUILD SYSTEM, BUILD METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, RECORDING MEDIUM AND CONTROL APPARATUS

      
Application Number 19051794
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-12
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Ueno, Kazuki

Abstract

A build system is provided with: a build apparatus that performs a build process for forming a build object by supplying build materials to an irradiation area of an energy beam from a supply system while irradiating a target object with the energy beam from an irradiation system; and a change apparatus that is configured to change a relative position between the energy beam and the target object, wherein the build system differentiates a condition of the build process that is performed at a first area of the target object and a condition of the build process that is performed at a second area of the target object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B22F 12/44 - Radiation means characterised by the configuration of the radiation means
  • B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
  • B29C 64/209 - HeadsNozzles
  • B29C 64/268 - Arrangements for irradiation using laser beamsArrangements for irradiation using electron beams [EB]
  • B29C 64/321 - Feeding
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

96.

ROBOTIC SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND MEASUREMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023042054
Publication Number 2025/109728
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-22
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kambayashi, Minoru
  • Ono, Akito
  • Kakeda, Takafumi

Abstract

According to the present invention, a robotic system is configured so as to comprise: a robot capable of connecting and disconnecting any of at least one tool that can be used to perform a process on an object; at least one reference member including at least one tool-stand reference member provided on a tool stand that can hold any of the at least one tool; a measuring device that outputs a measurement result obtained by measuring the position of each tool-stand reference member; and a control device that generates control information to be used for control of the robot on the basis of the measurement result.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
  • B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof

97.

MICROSCOPE OBJECTIVE LENS, MICROSCOPE OPTICAL SYSTEM, AND MICROSCOPE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023042129
Publication Number 2025/109742
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-24
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takagi, Hidetsugu

Abstract

This microscope objective lens (OL) comprises, sequentially from an objective side along an optical axis, a first lens group (G1) and a second lens group (G2) having a negative refractivity. The second lens group (G2) has, sequentially from the objective side along the optical axis, a first cemented meniscus lens (CL21) that has a concave surface facing an image side and a second cemented meniscus lens (CL22) that has a concave surface facing the objective side. The first lens group (G1) has a prescribed positive lens that satisfies the following conditional expressions. 0 < θgFA + 0.0015 × νdA - 0.6395, 1.60 < ndA < 1.85, 39.50 < νdA < 75.00, where ndA represents the refractive index of the prescribed positive lens with respect to d line, νdA represents the Abbe number of the prescribed positive lens, and θgFA represents the partial dispersion ratio of the prescribed positive lens.

IPC Classes  ?

98.

IMAGING SYSTEM AND DISPLAY METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023042273
Publication Number 2025/109769
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-24
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okada, Takaya
  • Nemoto, Tomoaki

Abstract

This imaging system comprises: a first optical system; a first imaging element for generating first image data indicating a first image by imaging an image formed by the first optical system; a second optical system; a second imaging element for generating second image data indicating a second image by imaging an image formed by the second optical system; a changing device for changing the direction or the position of the second imaging element or at least a part of the second optical system; and a control device. The first image includes a first object and a second object. The control device outputs, to a display device, display signals for displaying, in different display regions on the display device, the second image of the first object generated by controlling the changing device such that the image of the first object is formed on an imaging surface of the second imaging element via the second optical system on the basis of the first image data, and a second image of the second object generated by controlling the changing device such that the image of the second object is formed on the imaging surface via the second optical system on the basis of the first image data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographsApparatus therefor

99.

IMAGING ELEMENT

      
Application Number JP2024040954
Publication Number 2025/110151
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-19
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe Go
  • Kera Hideaki
  • Sato Takuya
  • Hara Shinsuke

Abstract

This imaging element comprises: a first photoelectric conversion unit that converts light from a light source into an electric charge; a second photoelectric conversion unit that converts light from the light source into an electric charge; and a detection unit that detects the period of a luminance change of the light source on the basis of a signal based on the electric charge converted by the first photoelectric conversion unit in a first period and a signal based on the electric charge converted by the second photoelectric conversion unit in a second period.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/745 - Detection of flicker frequency or suppression of flicker wherein the flicker is caused by illumination, e.g. due to fluorescent tube illumination or pulsed LED illumination
  • H04N 25/40 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled
  • H04N 25/441 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled by partially reading an SSIS array by reading contiguous pixels from selected rows or columns of the array, e.g. interlaced scanning
  • H04N 25/706 - Pixels for exposure or ambient light measuring

100.

MEASUREMENT DEVICE, ROBOT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, TARGET MEMBER, AND MEASUREMENT METHOD

      
Application Number 18842805
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-10
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner NIKON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Miyakawa, Tomoki

Abstract

A measurement device for a movable robot determines the robot's position along three axes and its rotation around these axes. The device includes an emission unit that emits measurement light to at least three reflective elements attached to the robot, a light receiving unit that captures the reflected light, and a position acquiring unit. The position acquiring unit gathers position information related to the robot's first, second, and third axes, as well as rotational position data around each of these axes, based on the received light reflections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
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