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1.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18820937
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-30
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Yamashita, Riki

Abstract

A display device comprises a display unit main body and a stand. The display unit main body includes a main-body-side fixing portion with a turn prevention portion. The stand includes a shaft with a stand-side engagement portion. The stand-side engagement portion is movable about an axis of the shaft relative to the display unit main body between a first turning position and a second turning position. The stand-side engagement portion is movable along the axis of the shaft while the stand-side engagement portion is located at the first turning position. The stand-side engagement portion is engageable with the main-body-side fixing portion while the stand-side engagement portion is located at the second turning position. The turn prevention portion prevents the stand-side engagement portion from moving from the second turning position to the first turning position while the stand-side engagement portion is located at the second turning position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements

2.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18583174
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-21
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Ishizuka, Yuki

Abstract

A display device comprises a display panel, a backlight unit, and a rear frame. The backlight unit includes a light source unit that emits light and a sheet-like optical member that diffuses the light from the light source unit toward a rear surface of the display panel. The rear frame covers the backlight unit from a rear side of the display device. The light source unit has a first light source that is disposed spaced apart from the optical member in a front-rear direction of the display device and is provided with a first lens, and a second light source that is disposed spaced apart from the optical member and closer to the optical member than the first light source in the front-rear direction and is provided with a second lens. The first lens and the second lens have different light distribution characteristics from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

PASSIVELY POWERED IOT DEVICES

      
Application Number 17908871
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-14
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miller, Seth Adrian
  • Strasman, Nery
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Biswas, Dedbmalya

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for passively powering wireless IoT devices. An actively powered transmitter may transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal over a common channel and information associated with parameters of a reply signal to various passively powered wireless devices. The wireless devices may extract power from the RF signal or other signals in the ambient environment, use the extracted power to perform operations, and backscatter a reply signal over a different channel defined by the RF signal. The reply signal from the passively powered wireless devices may be received by a base station or an actively powered device in the vicinity and forwarded to the base station. Various multiplexing schemes may be employed to prevent collision of reply signals from the passively powered wireless devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

4.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18457443
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-29
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Ishibashi, Daisuke

Abstract

A display device is provided with a display, a rear frame disposed on a rear side of the display, a speaker attached to the rear frame such that a tilt angle of the speaker with respect to the rear frame is changeable, a cover member attached to the rear frame to cover the speaker such that the speaker is located inside the cover member, and an angle change mechanism configured to change the tilt angle of the speaker with respect to the rear frame from outside the cover member while the speaker is covered by the cover member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • H04N 5/655 - Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube

5.

DISPLAY SYSTEM, DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD

      
Application Number 18539403
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-14
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Matsumoto, Miyu

Abstract

A display system is provided that comprises a display device and a control unit. The display device includes at least one light source and a display unit with a display screen on which a plurality of display elements are configured to be displayed using light irradiated from the at least one light source. The control unit is configured to display, among the display elements, a display element with high priority for a user in a high-luminance area of the display screen of the display unit and configured to display, among the display elements, a display element with low priority for the user in a low-luminance area of the display screen of the display unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • G02F 1/133 - Constructional arrangementsOperation of liquid crystal cellsCircuit arrangements
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

6.

Display device and speaker mounting structure

      
Application Number 18458203
Grant Number 12085795
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Grant Date 2024-09-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Miyaki, Shun

Abstract

A display device comprises a display, a rear frame, a speaker, and a speaker mounting portion. The rear frame is disposed on a rear side of the display. The speaker includes a speaker frame that is provided on a sound output side from which sound is output. The speaker is mounted to a rear side of the rear frame. The speaker mounting portion mounts the speaker to the rear frame. The speaker mounting portion includes a first portion that holds the speaker and is fixedly attached to the rear frame, and a second portion that is integrally formed with the first portion and is foldable against the first portion. The second portion contacts the speaker frame of the speaker in a folded state in which the second portion is folded against the first portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/13 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells

7.

SPRAY DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18329522
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-05
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Hamaoka, Mika

Abstract

A spray device includes a holding part, a spray part, and a detection part. The holding part is capable of holding a liquid therein. The spray part atomizes and sprays the liquid held in the holding part. The detection part detects a liquid level of the liquid held in the holding part. The detection part includes a first electrode and a second electrode provided inside the holding part, and an application part. The application part applies a first voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode with the first electrode as an anode and the second electrode as a cathode, and then applies a second voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode with the first electrode as the cathode and the second electrode as the anode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
  • B05B 17/06 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass operating with special methods using ultrasonic vibrations
  • B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device

8.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18328858
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-05
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto, Masanori
  • Nakamura, Yuya

Abstract

A display device comprises a display configured to display video, a controller configured to control image quality adjustment of the video displayed on the display, and a user interface configured to receive user input related to image quality of the video, the controller being configured to decide on, from among a plurality of image quality adjustment categories, at least one image quality adjustment category related to user input content, on the basis of user input operation related to the image quality of the video to the user interface, and to display, on the display, an operation screen for the at least one image quality adjustment category so as to perform an image quality adjustment operation for the at least one image quality adjustment category.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 21/647 - Control signaling between network components and server or clientsNetwork processes for video distribution between server and clients, e.g. controlling the quality of the video stream, by dropping packets, protecting content from unauthorised alteration within the network, monitoring of network load or bridging between two different networks, e.g. between IP and wireless
  • H04N 21/2343 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing of video streams or manipulating encoded video stream scene graphs involving reformatting operations of video signals for distribution or compliance with end-user requests or end-user device requirements
  • H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfacesContent or additional data rendering
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/439 - Processing of audio elementary streams

9.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18321288
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-22
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Nitanai, Naoki

Abstract

A display device comprises a display, a back member disposed rearward relative to the display, a plurality of light sources disposed between the display and the back member, an optical sheet disposed between the display and the light sources, at least one sheet support supporting the optical sheet from a back side of the optical sheet, and at least one base including a plurality of holders that are configured to hold the at least one sheet support, the at least one base being attached to the back member from a display unit side.

IPC Classes  ?

10.

HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY

      
Application Number 18320490
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-19
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Takemoto, Seiji

Abstract

A head-mounted display device comprises a display unit configured to display an image, a projection unit including a lens that is configured to project a virtual image of the image so as to overlap part of a field of view of a user, an imaging unit configured to image an eye of the user, a projection distance adjustment unit configured to adjust a projection distance of the virtual image, which is a distance from the eye to the virtual image seen by the user, and a control unit configured to acquire a first distance between a pupil and a lower eyelid of the eye imaged by the imaging unit, and configured to control the projection distance adjustment unit such that the projection distance of the virtual image corresponds to the first distance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

11.

DYNAMICALLY OPTIMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS)

      
Application Number 17908868
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-09
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Sorrells, Phillip

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for dynamic optimization of environmental controls. A system according to some examples may determine a person's environmental preferences and generate a time-based environmental control model for that person. The system may also generate a location model defining current and predicted future locations for the person. The environmental model may take into account person's previous or current activity and be adjusted based on sensed data from interior and exterior environmental sensors and body sensors on the person. Models for multiple people may be combined based on priorities or personal characteristics. Models may also be stored in mobile devices such that settings can be implemented in future locations prior to arrival of the person. Implemented settings may be adjusted for additional people as they arrive at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators

12.

REAL-TIME IMMERSION OF MULTIPLE USERS

      
Application Number 17908877
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-14
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Biswas, Debmalya
  • Miller, Seth Adrian
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Strasman, Nery

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for providing real-time or recorded content along with customized content augmentation stream to enhance a user's experience of the content. A content provider may receive captured feedback from multiple users and select and aggregate a subset of the received feedback based on preferences and emotional state of a user to be presented with the content. The aggregated feedbacks may be customized for the user and delivered as content augmentation stream along with the content to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04H 60/33 - Arrangements for monitoring the users' behaviour or opinions
  • H04H 60/07 - Arrangements for generating broadcast informationArrangements for generating broadcast-related information with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-timeArrangements for simultaneous generation of broadcast information and broadcast-related information characterised by processes or methods for the generation

13.

Backlight device and display device

      
Application Number 18296865
Grant Number 11960170
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-06
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A backlight device comprises a plurality of point light sources, a luminance uniformity sheet, a light diffusion sheet, a plurality of lenses, and a partition wall. The luminance uniformity sheet includes transmission portions that are arranged opposite the point light sources. The light diffusion sheet is disposed on an opposite side of the luminance uniformity sheet relative to the point light sources. The lenses are disposed between the light diffusion sheet and the luminance uniformity sheet. The partition wall is disposed at least one of between the point light sources and the luminance uniformity sheet and between the luminance uniformity sheet and the lenses and is disposed between adjacent point light sources in a plan view or between adjacent lenses in the plan view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

14.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18328999
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-05
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Ichimura, Yasuo

Abstract

A wireless communication device comprises a first communication unit, a second communication unit and a single control unit. The first communication unit wirelessly communicates by a first communication signal according to a first communication standard. The second communication unit wirelessly communicates by a second communication signal according to a second communication standard. The second communication signal has a frequency band that overlaps with that of the first communication signal. The second communication standard is different from the first communication standard. The control unit generates a first interference suppression signal for suppressing interference in the second communication signal and a second interference suppression signal for suppressing interference in the first communication signal, and suppresses the interference in the first communication signal and the interference in the second communication signal based on the first interference suppression signal and the second interference suppression signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
  • H04B 1/403 - Circuits using the same oscillator for generating both the transmitter frequency and the receiver local oscillator frequency

15.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18166845
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-09
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ogawa, Akihisa

Abstract

A display device for a mobile vehicle comprises at least one light emitting part, an emission angle adjustment part, and a light control film part. The emission angle adjustment part is configured to transmit light from the at least one light emitting part therethrough while adjusting an emission angle of the light from the at least one light emitting part. The light control film part is configured to switch between a transmitting state to transmit light from the emission angle adjustment part therethrough and a diffusing state to diffuse the light from the emission angle adjustment part. The emission angle adjustment part has at least one louver portion that is made of reflective material and is configured to adjust the emission angle of the light from the at least one light emitting part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • G02F 1/13 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof

16.

TRANSFER DEVICE

      
Application Number 17981957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-07
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki

Abstract

A transfer device comprises a support frame, a seat member, a support member, at least one caster, and a handle member. A care-receiver is configured to be seated on the seat member. The seat member is attached to the support frame and is foldable or extendable. The support member is attached to the support frame. The support member is configured to support an upper body of the care-receiver from front. The at least one caster is provided below the support frame. The handle member is attached to the support member. The handle member is movable in a front-back direction of the support frame and is configured to be grasped by a caregiver during a transfer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto

17.

AIR SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17977227
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-31
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Sogawa, Teruaki
  • Hamada, Shingo
  • Yoda, Hideki

Abstract

An air supply device comprises a pump and a flow path switching unit. The pump is configured to supply air. The flow path switching unit includes a pedestal part forming a flow path from the pump to at least one object, a rotating part rotatably provided with respect to the pedestal part to switch the flow path, and a sheet member disposed between the pedestal part and the rotating part. The sheet member has a first layer and a second layer that are stacked in a direction directing from the rotating part to the pedestal part. The first layer has a smaller elastic modulus than the second layer. The second layer has a smaller friction coefficient than the first layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 39/10 - Adaptation or arrangement of distribution members
  • F04B 39/08 - Actuation of distribution members

18.

AIR SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17977262
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-31
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Sogawa, Teruaki
  • Hamada, Shingo
  • Yoda, Hideki

Abstract

An air supply device comprises an enclosure, a pump and a flow path switching unit. The flow path switching unit includes a pedestal part, a rotating part having an enclosure interior space communication portion and a groove portion, and a drive unit. The enclosure includes an air supply port, an air discharge port, and at least one object connection port. The pedestal part includes at least one first hole that is communicated to the at least one object connection port, and a second hole that is communicated to the air discharge port. The enclosure interior space communication portion is communicated to the air supply port through an interior space of the enclosure. The groove portion is separated from the enclosure interior space communication portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
  • F16K 24/00 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures

19.

AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT (CPE)

      
Application Number 17908862
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-09
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sorrells, Phillip
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for automatic adjustment of position and/or location of a customer premises equipment (CPE) to enhance signal quality under varying conditions. Following an initial setup of the CPE, conditions that may degrade signal quality may be monitored and correlated to degradation of the signal quality. Machine learning may be employed to determine new position(s)/location(s) for the CPE and its antenna to improve the signal quality between the CPE and its cellular base station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
  • H04W 16/18 - Network planning tools
  • H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies

20.

Mesh network for power retransmissions

      
Application Number 17810464
Grant Number 12136822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-01
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Grant Date 2024-11-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka, Yoshiki
  • Kodama, Shinichi
  • Shihara, Tetsuya

Abstract

Aspects are described for a device comprising a wireless transceiver configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) emission from a source device, an energy-harvesting unit configured to charge the first device wirelessly, using a first part of the RF emission, and a processor communicatively coupled to the transceiver. The processor is configured to modulate the first part of the RF emission based on information detected by the device and determine that an energy level of the device is above a threshold. The processor is further configured to transmit, in response to determining that the energy level is above the threshold, using the wireless transceiver, the modulated first part of the RF emission to the source device. The processor is further configured to transmit, in response to determining that the energy level is above the threshold, using the wireless transceiver, a second part of the RF emission wirelessly to another device to charge the other device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
  • H02J 50/50 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using additional energy repeaters between transmitting devices and receiving devices
  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices

21.

Display device and backlight device

      
Application Number 17846714
Grant Number 11774646
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-22
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A display device comprises a plurality of light sources, a luminance equalizer sheet and a display. The light sources include a plurality of first light sources arranged in an array on an arrangement region and a plurality of second light sources arranged at corner portions of the arrangement region, respectively. The luminance equalizer sheet is arranged opposite the light sources to equalize luminance, the luminance equalizer sheet including first portions that face the first light sources, respectively, and second portions that face the second light sources, respectively, the second portions being different from the first portions. The display is arranged opposite the luminance equalizer sheet and disposed on an opposite side of the luminance equalizer sheet relative to the light sources. The second portions of the luminance equalizer sheet form corner low transmittance areas with lower light transmittance than a portion of the luminance equalizer sheet other than the first portions and the second portions.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

Light emitting device and display device

      
Application Number 17872405
Grant Number 11592709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-25
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Grant Date 2023-02-28
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imahori, Yoshimasa
  • Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A light emitting device comprises a light emitting substrate with a plurality of light emitting elements, a luminance equalizer sheet provided opposite the light emitting substrate and having a plurality of through holes for transmitting light irradiated from the light emitting elements; and a holding member having a first holding surface that supports the light emitting substrate and has a first engagement portion that is engaged with the first emitting substrate, and a second holding surface that supports at least an edge portion of the luminance equalizer sheet and has a second engagement portion that is engaged with the edge portion of the luminance equalizer sheet, the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion being aligned with respect to each other on a predetermined plane, and a distance between the first holding surface and the second holding surface increasing or decreasing as moving away from the predetermined plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • H01L 33/58 - Optical field-shaping elements
  • H01L 33/60 - Reflective elements

23.

Display device attachment structure, display device, and display device attachment structure attaching method

      
Application Number 17708418
Grant Number 11895785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Takumi
  • Nishidate, Tetsuo

Abstract

A display device attachment structure comprises a plate member configured to be attached to a rear housing of a display device and to which a component of the display device is configured to be attached, a fastening member attached to the plate member for fixing the plate member to a back surface of the rear housing opposite a display surface of the display device via a fastening hole, and a fixing member attached to the plate member for fixing the plate member to the back surface of the rear housing, the fixing member being a different type of fastener than the fastening member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

24.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17708509
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Takumi
  • Nakano, Terutsugu

Abstract

A display device comprises a display device main body that includes a display, a main body support member that supports a back surface of the display device main body, a cover member that covers the main body support member so as to form a space extending from one end portion of the cover member, which is closer to the back surface than the other end portion, to the other end portion between the main body support member and the cover member and allow wiring connected to the display device main body to pass through the space, and at least one first vibration absorbing member that is provided between the main body support member and the cover member to suppress transmission of vibration between the main body support member and the cover member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements

25.

Light projection method for a moving body scanning light from a light source and controlling a mirror portion

      
Application Number 17741453
Grant Number 11577641
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-11
First Publication Date 2022-08-25
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamaoka, Mika
  • Shimizu, Shinya
  • Tanaka, Fuminori

Abstract

A light projection method for a moving body which is performed by a processor of the moving body is provided. The method comprises: irradiating light from a light source of the moving body; scanning the light irradiated from the light source with an angle range that is formed by swing a mirror portion of an optical scanner of the moving body; acquiring change information of the angle range at which the mirror portion swings; changing the angle range at which the mirror portion swings based on the acquired change information; and changing an irradiation range of the light irradiated from the light source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/12 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically due to steering position
  • F21S 41/675 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on reflectors by moving reflectors
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

26.

Display device and speaker unit

      
Application Number 17582436
Grant Number 11765491
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-24
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanaka, Kazuya

Abstract

A display device comprises a display, a rear side member, and a plurality of speaker units. The speaker units each have a speaker main body having first and second surfaces that are attachable to the rear side member and are parallel to each other and a side surface that connects the first surface and the second surface, and at least one sound emitting portion displaced from a center of the side surface on the side surface. When the speaker main body is inverted from a first state in which the first surface is fixed to the rear side member to a second state in which the second surface is fixed to the rear side member, the at least one sound emitting portion in the first state and the at least one sound emitting portion in the second state are arranged to be symmetrical with respect to an axis of inversion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

27.

Lifting/lowering device

      
Application Number 17711035
Grant Number 11618657
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-01
First Publication Date 2022-07-14
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Tanaka, Fuminori
  • Sugimoto, Jun

Abstract

The lifting/lowering device (100) includes: a first plate member (51); a second plate member (52) to which the first plate member (51) is rotatably connected; a first expansion and contraction bag (31) which is disposed between the first plate member (51) and the second plate member (52) and is capable of expanding and contracting by gas supply and exhaust; a third plate member (53) to which the second plate member (52) is rotatably connected; a second expansion and contraction bag which is disposed between the second plate member (52) and the third plate member (53) and is capable of expanding and contracting by gas supply and exhaust. The first plate member (51), the first expansion and contraction bag (31), the second plate member (52), the second expansion and contraction bag (32) and the third plate member (53) are disposed so as to overlap in a plan view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66F 3/24 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads fluid-pressure operated
  • B66F 3/35 - Inflatable flexible elements, e.g. bellows

28.

Mesh network for power retransmissions

      
Application Number 17462863
Grant Number 11381110
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-31
First Publication Date 2022-07-05
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka, Yoshiki
  • Kodama, Shinichi
  • Shihara, Tetsuya

Abstract

Aspects are described for a device comprising a wireless transceiver configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) emission from a source device, an energy-harvesting unit configured to charge the first device wirelessly, using a first part of the RF emission, and a processor communicatively coupled to the transceiver. The processor is configured to modulate the first part of the RF emission based on information detected by the device and determine that an energy level of the device is above a threshold. The processor is further configured to transmit, in response to determining that the energy level is above the threshold, using the wireless transceiver, the modulated first part of the RF emission to the source device. The processor is further configured to transmit, in response to determining that the energy level is above the threshold, using the wireless transceiver, a second part of the RF emission wirelessly to another device to charge the other device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/42 - Circuits specially adapted for the purpose of modifying, or compensating for, electric characteristics of transformers, reactors or choke coils
  • H01F 37/00 - Fixed inductances not covered by group
  • H01F 38/00 - Adaptations of transformers or inductances for specific applications or functions
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
  • H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
  • H02J 50/50 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using additional energy repeaters between transmitting devices and receiving devices

29.

COLLABORATIVE IOT DEVICE ANOMALY DETECTION

      
Application Number US2020065003
Publication Number 2022/132129
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-15
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Strasman, Nery
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Miller, Seth, Adrian
  • Biswas, Debmalya

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for collaborative anomaly detection in IoT devices. In a system according examples, IoT devices may monitor their RF environment and report any changes or anomalies in detected RF transmissions to a central unit. Aspects of RF transmission monitored by the IoT devices may include power, frequency, duration, rate of transmission, modulation pattern, or a combination thereof. The central unit may analyze received reports and determine an anomaly in operation of an IoT device. The central unit may then issue an alert to a user, manufacturer of the IoT device, or a service, restrict an access of or remove the IoT device from the network, or disable the IoT device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signallingAuxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information

30.

SMART BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION IN MULTI-DEVICE ENVIRONMENTS

      
Application Number US2020065182
Publication Number 2022/132138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-16
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sorrells, Phillip
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for dynamic bandwidth allocation in a multi-device environment. In a system according examples, a hub device may determine available total bandwidth from one or more connectivity resources such as metered or unmetered, wired or wireless networks. Receiving or generating device, application, and user bandwidth demand profiles, the hub device may also determine a current user state of mind for a user. When a current bandwidth demand exceeds the available total bandwidth, the hub device may dynamically allocate portions of the available total bandwidth to demanding devices, applications, or users based on the current user state of mind and the profiles, which may be based on device, application, and user characteristics such as priority, connection flexibility, or bandwidth flexibility for each device, application, and user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 21/2385 - Channel allocationBandwidth allocation
  • H04N 21/24 - Monitoring of processes or resources, e.g. monitoring of server load, available bandwidth or upstream requests
  • H04N 21/472 - End-user interface for requesting content, additional data or servicesEnd-user interface for interacting with content, e.g. for content reservation or setting reminders, for requesting event notification or for manipulating displayed content

31.

USER INFORMATION PROTECTION IN IOT DEVICES

      
Application Number US2020065470
Publication Number 2022/132146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-17
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Biswas, Debmalya
  • Strasman, Nery
  • Miller, Seth Adrian

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for data protection in IoT devices through a compliance manager. A system for controlling and ensuring compliance of IoT devices data protection requirements may include IoT devices to perform various functions and a compliance manager in communication with the IoT devices and a network. The compliance manager, which may be implemented at a local hub or at the network, may categorize the IoT devices according to their functionality and enforce data protection policies for user privacy protection based on categories. An abstract data layer may store anonymized data from the IoT device before it is transmitted to the network. Users may be enabled to set/adjust policies based on categories. Information about compliance status of IoT devices may also be presented to the users.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks

32.

PASSIVELY POWERED IOT DEVICES

      
Application Number US2020064744
Publication Number 2022/132121
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-14
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miller, Seth Adrian
  • Strasman, Nery
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Biswas, Debmalya

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for passively powering wireless IoT devices. An actively powered transmitter may transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal over a common channel and information associated with parameters of a reply signal to various passively powered wireless devices. The wireless devices may extract power from the RF signal or other signals in the ambient environment, use the extracted power to perform operations, and backscatter a reply signal over a different channel defined by the RF signal. The reply signal from the passively powered wireless devices may be received by a base station or an actively powered device in the vicinity and forwarded to the base station. Various multiplexing schemes may be employed to prevent collision of reply signals from the passively powered wireless devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • H04L 7/00 - Arrangements for synchronising receiver with transmitter
  • H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices
  • G06K 19/00 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings

33.

REAL-TIME IMMERSION OF MULTIPLE USERS

      
Application Number US2020064746
Publication Number 2022/132122
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-14
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Biswas, Debmalya
  • Miller, Seth Adrian
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Strasman, Nery

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for providing real-time or recorded content along with customized content augmentation stream to enhance a user's experience of the content. A content provider may receive captured feedback from multiple users and select and aggregate a subset of the received feedback based on preferences and emotional state of a user to be presented with the content. The aggregated feedbacks may be customized for the user and delivered as content augmentation stream along with the content to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04H 60/00 - Arrangements for broadcast applications with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-timeBroadcast-related systems

34.

AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT (CPE)

      
Application Number US2020059669
Publication Number 2022/098368
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-09
Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sorrells, Phillip
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for automatic adjustment of position and/or location of a customer premises equipment (CPE) to enhance signal quality under varying conditions. Following an initial setup of the CPE, conditions that may degrade signal quality may be monitored and correlated to degradation of the signal quality. Machine learning may be employed to determine new position(s) / location(s) for the CPE and its antenna to improve the signal quality between the CPE and its cellular base station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • H04L 12/713 - Route fault prevention or recovery, e.g. rerouting, route redundancy, virtual router redundancy protocol [VRRP] or hot standby router protocol [HSRP] using node redundancy, e.g. VRRP
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation

35.

DYNAMICALLY OPTIMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS)

      
Application Number US2020059710
Publication Number 2022/098370
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-09
Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Sorrells, Phillip

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for dynamic optimization of environmental controls. A system according to some examples may determine a person's environmental preferences and generate a time-based environmental control model for that person. The system may also generate a location model defining current and predicted future locations for the person. The environmental model may take into account person's previous or current activity and be adjusted based on sensed data from interior and exterior environmental sensors and body sensors on the person. Models for multiple people may be combined based on priorities or personal characteristics. Models may also be stored in mobile devices such that settings can be implemented in future locations prior to arrival of the person. Implemented settings may be adjusted for additional people as they arrive at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
  • G05B 17/00 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems

36.

Device holding member and device holding member set

      
Application Number 17402586
Grant Number 11841246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-15
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2023-12-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Takahashi, Kazuhiro
  • Hamada, Shingo

Abstract

The disclosure provides a device holding member and a device holding member set. The device holding member is engaged with a bottom member formed with a hole or a frame supporting the bottom member and holds a device arranged on the bottom member. The device holding member includes a belt and a locking member. The belt includes an end part provided with an engaging member engageable with an edge part of the bottom member or the frame and holds the device. The locking member is provided between the engaging member and the device and locks a part of the belt to the hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrumentSupports specially adapted for a set of instruments
  • G01D 11/24 - Housings

37.

Tilting device

      
Application Number 17472719
Grant Number 11629810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-13
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2023-04-18
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Hamada, Shingo

Abstract

A tilting device includes: an upper movable plate arranged on a side on which an object T to be tilted is arranged; an intermediate movable plate connected to the upper movable plate in a rotatable manner via an upper rotation shaft; a first actuator; a first lower movable plate connected to the intermediate movable plate in a rotatable manner via a first lower rotation shaft; a second actuator; and a first connecting member that is connected to the upper movable plate in a rotatable manner via a first connecting rotation shaft at an end portion on a side of a first direction, and that is connected to the first lower movable plate in a rotatable manner via a second connecting rotation shaft at an end portion on a side of a second direction opposite to the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
  • F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric

38.

RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17389933
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-30
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kimura, Takeshi

Abstract

A resin molded article manufacturing method comprises forming a cavity having a shape corresponding to a resin molded article by bringing a plurality of resin molding dies into contact with each other, and forming the resin molded article by injecting a resin directly from a resin ejection port into a resin injection gate and filling the cavity with the resin. The forming of the resin molded article includes filling the cavity with the resin while changing a flow of the resin that is headed from the resin injection gate directly toward the cavity by a resin flow changing section that is provided opposite the resin injection gate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
  • G06F 1/18 - Packaging or power distribution
  • B29C 45/27 - Sprue channels

39.

Electronic device and display device

      
Application Number 17390152
Grant Number 11809242
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-30
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nakamura, Takenori

Abstract

An electronic device comprises a housing, an electronic unit attached to the housing, a fixing section provided to the housing and including a first hook that holds the electronic unit relative to the housing, and movement restricting section arranged relative to the first hook to restrict movement of the first hook.

IPC Classes  ?

40.

Storage device attachment and detachment structure and display device

      
Application Number 17320928
Grant Number 11650636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-14
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Takumi
  • Ogawa, Daisuke

Abstract

A storage device attachment and detachment structure comprising a holding member configured to hold a storage device with a storage medium, and a pressure member including a biasing portion that has an end portion connected to the holding member, the biasing portion being configured to contact the storage device to press the storage device in a biasing direction toward the holding member, the pressure member being movable to a pressure release position in which the pressure member is separated from the storage device in an opposite direction of the biasing direction to release pressure relative to the storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 33/00 - Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
  • G06F 1/18 - Packaging or power distribution
  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • G11B 33/12 - Disposition of constructional parts in the apparatus, e.g. of power supply, of modules

41.

Vibrating element

      
Application Number 17331639
Grant Number 11921283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-27
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujita, Kenichi
  • Tanehashi, Kenji
  • Tanaka, Fuminori

Abstract

A vibrating element includes a movable part, a substrate made of metal, a driving source, and a holding member holding the substrate. The substrate includes a pair of support beam parts, a support part, and a torsion beam part. Each of the support beam parts has a first end part and a second end part. The support part supports the first end part. The torsion beam part swingably supports the movable part. The second end part of each of the support beam parts is provided with a fixing part fixed to the holding member. By adjusting an inclination with respect to the holding member, the fixing part is fixed to the holding member in a state in which each of the support beam parts applies tension to the torsion beam part in a direction away from the movable part in a first direction in which the torsion beam part extends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems
  • B81B 3/00 - Devices comprising flexible or deformable elements, e.g. comprising elastic tongues or membranes
  • B81C 1/00 - Manufacture or treatment of devices or systems in or on a substrate
  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
  • H02K 33/00 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system
  • H02K 41/00 - Propulsion systems in which a rigid body is moved along a path due to dynamo-electric interaction between the body and a magnetic field travelling along the path

42.

Light emitting device and display device

      
Application Number 17333595
Grant Number 11422408
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-28
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imahori, Yoshimasa
  • Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A light emitting device comprises a light emitting substrate with a plurality of light emitting elements, and a luminance equalizer sheet provided opposite the light emitting substrate, having a plurality of through holes for transmitting light irradiated from the light emitting elements and having a linear expansion coefficient different from a linear expansion coefficient of the light emitting substrate, the light emitting substrate and the luminance equalizer sheet being positioned relative to each other at a predetermined position, at least one with a larger linear expansion coefficient among the light emitting substrate and the luminance equalizer sheet having a curved shape, and a degree of curvature of the one with the larger linear expansion coefficient being larger than a degree of curvature of one with a smaller linear expansion coefficient among the light emitting substrate and the luminance equalizer sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • H01L 33/58 - Optical field-shaping elements
  • H01L 33/60 - Reflective elements

43.

Light emitting device with reflective sheet having apertures

      
Application Number 17333669
Grant Number 11784283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-28
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Imahori, Yoshimasa

Abstract

A light emitting device comprises a substrate a plurality of light emitting elements provided on the substrate, and a reflective sheet provided to be positioned at a predetermined reference position on the substrate and having a plurality of apertures that expose the light emitting elements therethrough, respectively. The apertures are configured such that a first spacing that is located between each of the apertures and a respective one of the light emitting elements and farther than the respective one of the light emitting elements from the reference position is larger than a second spacing that is located between each of the apertures and the respective one of the light emitting elements and closer than the respective one of the light emitting elements to the reference position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 33/10 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof characterised by the semiconductor bodies with a light reflecting structure, e.g. semiconductor Bragg reflector
  • H01L 27/15 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including semiconductor components with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier, specially adapted for light emission
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H01L 33/60 - Reflective elements
  • H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group

44.

Electronic device

      
Application Number 17408929
Grant Number 11895431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-23
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kodama, Shinichi

Abstract

An electronic device includes a signal processor, a substrate, and a conductive housing. The signal processor includes an oscillator that outputs oscillation signal. The substrate has a ground component, the signal processor being disposed on the substrate. The conductive housing is connected to a first site of the ground component and to a second site that is different from the first site. The first site and the second site being disposed at positions where a first area of the housing in which an impedance is higher than a first threshold due to the first site overlaps at least part of a second area of the housing in which an impedance is lower than a second threshold due to the second site.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/50 - Tuning indicatorsAutomatic tuning control
  • H04B 15/06 - Reducing interference from electric apparatus by means located at or near the interfering apparatus the interference being caused by substantially sinusoidal oscillations, e.g. in a receiver or in a tape-recorder by local oscillators of receivers
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H04N 5/655 - Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube
  • H03L 7/099 - Details of the phase-locked loop concerning mainly the controlled oscillator of the loop

45.

Display device and speaker for display device

      
Application Number 17329715
Grant Number 11653131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-25
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Takumi
  • Nakano, Terutsugu
  • Tanaka, Kazuya

Abstract

A display device comprises a display unit having a display surface, a light source that irradiates light onto the display unit, a rear housing attached to an opposite side of the display unit from the display surface, a rear cover that covers a part of the rear housing, and a speaker attached to the rear housing. The speaker includes a speaker main body, a first cover member to which the speaker main body is attached and having an outer surface facing the rear housing, a second cover member disposed so as to face the first cover member across the speaker main body, a retaining member disposed between the speaker main body and the first cover member and fixed to the rear housing by a fastening member, and a magnet attached to the outer surface of the first cover member and fixing the speaker main body to the rear housing.

IPC Classes  ?

46.

Surface light source device and display device

      
Application Number 17320686
Grant Number 11366356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-14
First Publication Date 2021-11-25
Grant Date 2022-06-21
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ogawa, Akihisa

Abstract

A surface light source device comprises: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light toward a light exit surface of the surface light source device; a holding member having an installation surface on which the light sources are installed; and a reflector having a plurality of openings that expose the light sources, respectively, the reflector being arranged to cover the installation surface of the holding member, the reflector including a first reflective sheet having an engagement piece at a peripheral portion of the first reflective sheet and a second reflective sheet adjacent to the first reflective sheet and having an engaged portion that is shiftably engaged with the engagement piece.

IPC Classes  ?

47.

Liquid crystal display device

      
Application Number 17392438
Grant Number 11581341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-03
First Publication Date 2021-11-25
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishida, Toshiyuki
  • Ide, Kenta

Abstract

A liquid crystal display device comprises a display panel, at least one signal generator, and a plurality of wires. The display panel has a plurality of input ends to receive data signal. The at least one signal generator has a plurality of output ends to supply the data signal to the input ends of the display panel, respectively. The wires connects the output ends of the at least one signal generator to the input ends of the display panel, respectively, the wires having lengths measured between the output ends of the at least one signal generator and the input ends of the display panel, respectively, the length of the wires being different from each other according to location of the output ends of the at least one signal generator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 27/12 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the substrate being other than a semiconductor body, e.g. an insulating body
  • G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • G04G 9/00 - Visual time or date indication means
  • G02F 1/136 - Liquid crystal cells structurally associated with a semi-conducting layer or substrate, e.g. cells forming part of an integrated circuit

48.

Surface light source device, display device and optical sheet manufacturing method

      
Application Number 17227619
Grant Number 11402693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-12
First Publication Date 2021-11-11
Grant Date 2022-08-02
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A surface light source device comprises: a plurality of light sources, an optical sheet, and a diffusion plate. The optical sheet includes a transmission part having a plurality of through holes that are configured to transmit light emitted from the light sources, and a reflection part configured to reflect the light emitted from the light sources. The optical sheet is configured such that the through holes include a plurality of first through holes each having a hole diameter set according to a distance from a respective one of the light sources, and at least one second through hole each having a hole diameter set to a different size from the hole diameter set according to the distance from the respective one of the light sources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/00 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

49.

Light projection device and light projection device for vehicle

      
Application Number 17243586
Grant Number 11346521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-29
First Publication Date 2021-11-04
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takemoto, Seiji

Abstract

Provided is a light projection device and a light projection device for vehicle, and the light projection device includes: a light source having light emission portions disposed side by side in a predetermined direction; convex lenses, which focus light irradiated from the light emission portions; an optical scanner having a mirror portion that scans the light passing through the convex lenses, and a drive source swinging the mirror portion; and a projection lens disposed between the convex lenses and the mirror portion, or disposed in a position to which the light scanned from the mirror portion is projected. The convex lenses are disposed side by side in the predetermined direction at intervals so that the light transmitted through and focused by the convex lenses in a stationary state comes close.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 41/675 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on reflectors by moving reflectors
  • F21S 41/25 - Projection lenses
  • F21W 102/20 - Illuminance distribution within the emitted light
  • F21W 107/10 - Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles for land vehicles

50.

Vibrating mirror element and optical scanner

      
Application Number 17234771
Grant Number 11919768
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-19
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanehashi, Kenji
  • Tanaka, Fuminori
  • Fujita, Kenichi

Abstract

Provided is a vibrating mirror element including: a mirror part; a substrate made of metal, including a pair of beams, a support supporting each of the pair of beams, and a torsion part swingably supporting the mirror part; a driving source generating a plate wave that swings the mirror part; and a vibration suppression part suppressing vibration transmitted to the pair of beams. The vibration suppression part is configured to suppress the vibration transmitted to the pair of beams by abutting against the pair of beams at a position between a second mirror end among ends of the mirror part that is opposite a first mirror end near the support and the torsion part in a first direction in which the pair of beams extends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
  • B81B 3/00 - Devices comprising flexible or deformable elements, e.g. comprising elastic tongues or membranes
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

51.

LIGHT PROJECTION DEVICE AND LIGHT PROJECTION DEVICE FOR MOVING BODY

      
Application Number 17230983
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-14
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamaoka, Mika
  • Fujita, Kenichi

Abstract

Provided is a light projection device, and includes: a light source having plural light emission portions arranged side by side in a predetermined direction; a projection lens; and an optical scanner having a mirror portion which scans light passed through the projection lens in a direction that the light emission portions are aligned, and a drive source swinging the mirror portion. The mirror portion scans a scanning light, which is irradiated from each light emission portion and scanned by the mirror portion, to form an intensity distribution having a central valley part and peaks located on both sides of the valley part. The optical scanner scans the light irradiated from the light emission portions in a manner that at least a peak of an intensity distribution of scanning light of other light emission portion is located in the valley part of the intensity distribution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

52.

Light projection device for a moving body having an optical scanner and control portion controlling a mirror portion

      
Application Number 17239664
Grant Number 11358517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-25
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamaoka, Mika
  • Shimizu, Shinya
  • Tanaka, Fuminori

Abstract

A light projection device for a moving body is provided on the moving body and includes: a light source for irradiating light; an optical scanner which has a mirror portion for reflecting the light irradiated from the light source and a drive source for swinging the mirror portion, and scans the light irradiated from the light source; and a control portion which controls to acquire change information of an angle range at which the mirror portion swings, change the angle range at which the mirror portion swings by controlling the drive source based on the acquired change information, and change an irradiation range of the light irradiated from the light source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/12 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically due to steering position
  • F21S 41/675 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on reflectors by moving reflectors
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

53.

Backlight having light guide plate with side surface with inclination angle and image display device

      
Application Number 17194784
Grant Number 11442217
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-08
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2022-09-13
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanabe, Noritaka

Abstract

A backlight comprises a light guide plate and a light emitting element. The light guide plate has a first main surface, a second main surface opposite the first main surface, and a side surface connecting the first main surface and the second main surface, the side surface having a first region and a second region different from the first region. The light emitting element emits light toward the first region of the side surface of the light guide plate. The side surface of the light guide plate includes, in the second region of the side surface of the light guide plate, a first inclined surface that extends from an outer edge of the first main surface in an inclined manner and has an inclination angle between 52° and 83° with respect to the first main surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

54.

Display device and surface light source

      
Application Number 17179550
Grant Number 11204523
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-19
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2021-12-21
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kobayashi, Tomohiro

Abstract

A display device includes a display panel, at least one light source, a diffusion plate, an optical member, and a plurality of adhesive layers. The diffusion plate diffuses light from the at least one light source. The optical member is disposed between the diffusion plate and the at least one light source and has at least one transmitting portion that transmits the light from the at least one light source and a reflective portion that reflects the light from the at least one light source. The adhesive layers bond the optical member and the diffusion plate with an air layer therebetween. The adhesive layers are arranged spaced apart from each other in a direction in which the optical member extends. The air layer has the same thickness as the adhesive layers and is located between an adjacent pair of the adhesive layers.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

Display device

      
Application Number 17106737
Grant Number 11194185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-30
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanaka, Kazuya

Abstract

A display device includes a light source, an optical member, a display cell, and a guide member. The optical member is irradiated with light from the light source. The display cell is irradiated with the light passing through the optical member. The guide member has a first positioning section that positions the display cell and the optical member in a direction along a display surface of the display cell, and a second positioning section that is formed integrally with the first positioning section and positions the display cell and the optical member in a thickness direction of the display cell. The first positioning section has a first side surface that is opposite a side surface of the display cell and a second side surface that is opposite a side surface of the optical member and is provided outside of the first side surface in the direction along the display surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

56.

Wireless communication device

      
Application Number 17120805
Grant Number 11689243
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-14
First Publication Date 2021-07-08
Grant Date 2023-06-27
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ichimura, Yasuo

Abstract

A wireless communication device comprises a first communication unit, a second communication unit and a single control unit. The first communication unit wirelessly communicates by a first communication signal according to a first communication standard. The second communication unit wirelessly communicates by a second communication signal according to a second communication standard. The second communication signal has a frequency band that overlaps with that of the first communication signal. The second communication standard is different from the first communication standard. The control unit generates a first interference suppression signal for suppressing interference in the second communication signal and a second interference suppression signal for suppressing interference in the first communication signal, and suppresses the interference in the first communication signal and the interference in the second communication signal based on the first interference suppression signal and the second interference suppression signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
  • H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
  • H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements

57.

Optical scanner unit and optical apparatus

      
Application Number 17090903
Grant Number 11550144
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-06
First Publication Date 2021-06-17
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takeda, Futoshi
  • Hamaoka, Mika

Abstract

A mirror drive portion which causes a mirror portion to swing around a predetermined swing axis; a single optical sensor including a single light emission portion and a single light reception portion which receives light emitted from the light emission portion; a light blocking portion which is arranged in the mirror portion to swing together with the swing of the mirror portion and periodically blocks the light emitted from the light emission portion along with the swing; and a mirror control portion which controls the swing of the mirror portion based on an alternating voltage and a detection signal of the optical sensor, wherein the mirror control portion acquires a state of the swing of the mirror portion based on a light reception state of the light reception portion and a zero-cross timing of the alternating voltage, and controls the swing of the mirror portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

58.

Display device and television apparatus

      
Application Number 17152387
Grant Number 11333823
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-19
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2022-05-17
Owner
  • FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • MAXELL, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokawa, Akira
  • Kita, Yuki
  • Fujikawa, Akihiro
  • Fukumoto, Yasuyuki
  • Mori, Yasuhiro
  • Suzuki, Yuto
  • Horiuchi, Hirofumi
  • Tsuji, Hirohiko
  • Yamanaka, Takahito
  • Yonezawa, Hideo
  • Kono, Akifumi

Abstract

A display device includes a display panel, and a supporting unit that supports the display panel, the supporting unit having a first portion, a second portion and a third portion that are arranged relative to each other, the first portion protruding toward the display panel relative to the second portion, the second portion protruding toward the display panel relative to the third portion, the second portion of the supporting unit having at least one projection that protrude away from the display panel relative to the second portion, the at least one projection being configured and arranged to support a member of the display device at a rear of the supporting unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H04N 5/655 - Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube
  • H04N 5/44 - Receiver circuitry
  • H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers

59.

INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED DELIVERY OF AGENTS TO OPTIMIZE EFFICACY

      
Application Number 17267102
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-08-13
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Manion, Michael Keoni

Abstract

Technologies are described to control and optimize a delivery timing and dosage of agents, such as nootropics, in an individually tailored manner. Nootropics enhance cognitive functions, including executive functions, memory, creativity and/or motivation. Typically, nootropic regimes require a person to orally take multiple different agents at different dosages and at different times of the day. Embodiments are directed to instructing a delivery device to deliver an agent at a predefined time and dosage to an individual, receiving an input associated with parameters related to a physiological function and/or a cognitive function of the individual, and processing the input to analyze an efficacy of the agent. The predefined time and/or dosage for delivery of the agent to the individual may then be adjusted based on the analysis. The delivery device may be a standalone device or may be integrated with various other items.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 7/00 - Instruments for auscultation
  • A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
  • A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
  • A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
  • A61M 11/00 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
  • A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
  • A61M 5/19 - Syringes having more than one chamber

60.

Lighting device with substrate and reflective sheet and display device having lighting device with substrate and reflective sheet

      
Application Number 17023588
Grant Number 11204522
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-17
First Publication Date 2021-04-01
Grant Date 2021-12-21
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ogawa, Akihisa
  • Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A lighting device includes a substrate, a light source and a reflective sheet. The light source is fixed relative to a surface of the substrate with a gap therebetween. The reflective sheet includes first and second portions that are separated with respect to each other and are arranged with respect to each other in a first direction. The reflective sheet is configured such that both the first and second portions are inserted into the gap between the light source and the surface of the substrate as viewed from a perpendicular direction, or such that one of the first and second portions extends through the gap between the light source and the surface of the substrate to a vicinity of the other one of the first and second portions that is provided outside of the light source as viewed from the perpendicular direction.

IPC Classes  ?

61.

Display device

      
Application Number 16257885
Grant Number RE048493
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-25
First Publication Date 2021-03-30
Grant Date 2021-03-30
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaoka, Hiromasa
  • Tanabe, Noritaka
  • Nitanai, Naoki

Abstract

A display device comprises a display component, a light source, an optical element, and a first reflective member. The optical element is positioned in a light emission direction from the light source. The first reflective member is positioned rearward of the display component. The first reflective member includes a first opening and a second opening that is continuous with the first opening and in which the light source is positioned. A width of the optical element is smaller than a width of the first opening and is larger than a width of the second opening in a first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices

62.

Lighting device with substrate and reflective sheet and display device having lighting device with substrate and reflective sheet

      
Application Number 17020930
Grant Number 11204521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-15
First Publication Date 2021-03-25
Grant Date 2021-12-21
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ogawa, Akihisa
  • Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A lighting device includes a light source, a substrate and a reflective sheet. The light source is mounted on the substrate. The substrate includes a substrate side opening in a vicinity of the light source. The reflective sheet is provided to cover a surface of the substrate. The reflective sheet includes a reflective sheet side opening at a location corresponding to the light source. The substrate side opening is arranged such that an inner edge portion of the reflective sheet side opening is inserted thereto or the light source is fixed thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

Optical scanning device in optical scanning device

      
Application Number 17102449
Grant Number 11327298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-24
First Publication Date 2021-03-18
Grant Date 2022-05-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Masuda, Yuichiro
  • Inoda, Takeshi
  • Hamaoka, Mika

Abstract

The optical scanning device includes a swingable reflector; a blocking unit that is provided in the reflector to move in linkage with the reflector; and a sensor unit that includes at least a first sensor unit and a second sensor unit, wherein each of the first and second sensor units includes an output unit, which is a light generator or an electromagnetic wave generator configured to output a detection target and a detection unit, which is a light receiver or an electromagnetic wave receiver configured to detect the detection target. The output unit is at a position that faces the detection unit. When the reflector is in a predetermined swing angle range, the blocking plate blocks a path of the detection target between the output unit and the detection unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 26/12 - Scanning systems using multifaceted mirrors
  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
  • 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
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • B41J 3/00 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems
  • G06K 15/12 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers by photographic printing
  • H04N 1/23 - Reproducing arrangements
  • B41J 2/47 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using the combination of scanning and modulation of light

64.

Light source

      
Application Number 17085368
Grant Number 11538971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-30
First Publication Date 2021-02-18
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanabe, Noritaka

Abstract

A light source includes a semiconductor element with a substrate, a translucent sealing resin that covers the semiconductor element, and a reflective layer that is disposed on an upper face of the sealing resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 33/60 - Reflective elements
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • H01L 33/54 - Encapsulations having a particular shape
  • H05B 33/04 - Sealing arrangements
  • H05B 33/10 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted to the manufacture of electroluminescent light sources
  • H01L 33/46 - Reflective coating, e.g. dielectric Bragg reflector
  • H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • H01L 33/22 - Roughened surfaces, e.g. at the interface between epitaxial layers
  • H01L 33/50 - Wavelength conversion elements

65.

Lighting device and display device

      
Application Number 16929667
Grant Number 10996513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-15
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kobayashi, Tomohiro

Abstract

A lighting device includes a light source, a light diffusion plate, and a sheet-like optical member. The light diffusion plate is arranged opposite the light source. The light diffusion plate diffuses light from the light source. The optical member is disposed between the light diffusion plate and the light source. The optical member includes a transmitting part that transmits the light emitted from the light source and a reflecting part that reflects the light emitted from the light source. The optical member is supported by a support portion that is integrally provided to the light diffusion plate.

IPC Classes  ?

66.

Lighting device and display device

      
Application Number 16930062
Grant Number 11143910
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-15
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Grant Date 2021-10-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kobayashi, Tomohiro

Abstract

A lighting device includes a plurality of light sources, a light diffusion plate, a sheet-like optical member, and a partition. The light diffusion plate is arranged opposite the light sources. The light diffusion plate diffuses light from the light sources. The optical member is disposed between the light diffusion plate and the light sources. The optical member includes a transmitting part that transmits the light emitted from the light sources and a reflecting part that reflects the light emitted from the light sources. The partition is arranged between adjacent light sources. The optical member is held by a support portion that is integrally provided to the partition and protrudes from an end portion of the partition toward the light diffusion plate.

IPC Classes  ?

67.

Optical scanner unit and optical device

      
Application Number 16775668
Grant Number 11366308
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-29
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2022-06-21
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka, Fuminori
  • Takeda, Futoshi
  • Tanehashi, Kenji
  • Fujita, Kenichi

Abstract

An optical scanner unit includes a mirror component, a vibration generator, an optical sensor, and a light shield portion. The mirror component includes a reflective portion for reflecting light. The vibration generator swings the mirror component around a specific swing axis when AC voltage is applied. The optical sensor includes a light emitter and a light receiver for receiving light emitted from the light emitter. The light shield portion is provided to the mirror component so as to swing along with the mirror component. The light shield portion blocks the light emitted from the light emitter. The light receiver further includes a first light receiver that is provided on one swing angle side from a center position of a swing angle range of the light shield portion, and a second light receiver that is provided on the other swing angle side from the center position of the swing angle range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
  • G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
  • G01J 1/44 - Electric circuits
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

68.

Lifting/lowering device

      
Application Number 16817598
Grant Number 11332349
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-12
First Publication Date 2020-10-15
Grant Date 2022-05-17
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Tanaka, Fuminori
  • Sugimoto, Jun

Abstract

The lifting/lowering device (100) includes: a first plate member (51); a second plate member (52) to which the first plate member (51) is rotatably connected; a first expansion and contraction bag (31) which is disposed between the first plate member (51) and the second plate member (52) and is capable of expanding and contracting by gas supply and exhaust; a third plate member (53) to which the second plate member (52) is rotatably connected; a second expansion and contraction bag which is disposed between the second plate member (52) and the third plate member (53) and is capable of expanding and contracting by gas supply and exhaust. The first plate member (51), the first expansion and contraction bag (31), the second plate member (52), the second expansion and contraction bag (32) and the third plate member (53) are disposed so as to overlap in a plan view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66F 3/00 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads
  • B66F 3/24 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads fluid-pressure operated
  • B66F 3/35 - Inflatable flexible elements, e.g. bellows

69.

Non-contact operation input device

      
Application Number 16813761
Grant Number 11199963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-10
First Publication Date 2020-10-08
Grant Date 2021-12-14
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Murayama, Manabu

Abstract

An input device capable of enhancing operability is provided, including: a display control unit that displays an operation screen on a display surface, and a first detection unit and a second detection unit 8 that detect respective positions of an object in a first sensing layer and a second sensing layer in air formed side by side in a direction substantially perpendicular to the display surface. When the object passes through the first sensing layer in a direction approaching the display surface, the display control unit determines a first partial operation screen including a position on the operation screen corresponding to a position of the object in the first sensing layer based on respective detection results of the first detection unit and the second detection unit, and enlarges and displays the determined first partial operation screen on the display surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0486 - Drag-and-drop
  • G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range

70.

Input device

      
Application Number 16813762
Grant Number 11068108
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-10
First Publication Date 2020-10-08
Grant Date 2021-07-20
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Murayama, Manabu

Abstract

An input device capable of precisely determining presence or absence of a specific non-contact operation on an operation screen is provided. An input device includes a display control unit that displays an operation screen on a display surface, a first detection unit that detects a passing state of an object in a first sensing layer in air formed to face the display surface, a second detection unit that detects a passing state of the object in a second sensing layer in air formed between the display surface and the first sensing layer, and a determination unit that determines presence or absence of the specific non-contact operation performed by the object based on respective detection results of the first detection unit and the second detection unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/042 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by opto-electronic means
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

71.

Non-contact input device

      
Application Number 16822000
Grant Number 11194406
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-17
First Publication Date 2020-10-08
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Ito, Tatsuya
  • Tanaka, Fuminori
  • Sudo, Kazuya

Abstract

An input device includes an optical sensor which senses an object on a plane where the emitted light travels, an optical member which changes a path of the light emitted from the optical sensor, and a processing unit which performs input processing based on sensing results of the optical sensor; the optical sensor and the optical member form a first sensing surface consisting of a planar region in which the light emitted from the optical sensor travels and a second sensing surface that is farther from the optical sensor than the first sensing surface, and the processing unit performs the input processing based on a first sensing result of the optical sensor on the first sensing surface and a second sensing result of the optical sensor on the second sensing surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
  • G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

72.

Optical member for backlight device and liquid crystal display device using the same

      
Application Number 16809563
Grant Number 10969626
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
First Publication Date 2020-09-10
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A liquid crystal display device with high visibility and a backlight device for implementing the liquid crystal display device are provided. A backlight device (100) for irradiating light to a back surface of a liquid crystal panel (19) in a liquid crystal display device 101 includes: light sources (45); a substrate (51); and a plate-like optical member (29) through which a part of light emitted by the light sources (45) is transmitted. The optical member (29) includes: first region (A11) and two or more second regions (A21), wherein in the first region (A11), the light transmittance increases as separating from a mounting position of one light source (45), and in the second regions (A21), the light transmittance increases as approaching an outer peripheral portion from a central portion of the optical member (29) in a predetermined direction in places in contact with another adjacent second region (A21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • B60Q 3/10 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards

73.

Electronic device

      
Application Number 16856470
Grant Number 11102442
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-23
First Publication Date 2020-08-13
Grant Date 2021-08-24
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kodama, Shinichi

Abstract

An electronic device includes a signal processor, a substrate, and a conductive housing. The signal processor includes an oscillator that outputs oscillation signal. The substrate has a ground component, the signal processor being disposed on the substrate. The conductive housing is connected to a first site of the ground component and to a second site that is different from the first site. The first site and the second site are disposed at positions where a first area of the housing that is an odd-numbered multiple of ¼ wavelength of the oscillation signal away from the first site overlaps at least part of a second area of the housing that is a multiple of ¼ wavelength of the oscillation signal away from the second site.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/50 - Tuning indicatorsAutomatic tuning control
  • H04B 15/06 - Reducing interference from electric apparatus by means located at or near the interfering apparatus the interference being caused by substantially sinusoidal oscillations, e.g. in a receiver or in a tape-recorder by local oscillators of receivers
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H04N 5/655 - Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube
  • H03L 7/099 - Details of the phase-locked loop concerning mainly the controlled oscillator of the loop

74.

Liquid crystal module with top-cut conical supports on the backlight chassis

      
Application Number 15430229
Grant Number RE048071
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-10
First Publication Date 2020-06-30
Grant Date 2020-06-30
Owner Funai Electric Co., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sakuma, Kota

Abstract

A liquid crystal module includes: a rectangular-frame-shaped mold frame that is provided with a backlight therein; a liquid crystal cell that is arranged on a front face of the mold frame and is illuminated from a rear side by the backlight; a backlight chassis that is made of metal and fixed on a rear face of the backlight via a reflecting sheet made of synthetic resin; a plurality of supports that are formed on the backlight chassis; and a circuit board that is fixed to the supports by screwing, wherein the support is formed in a top-cut conical shape by swelling the backlight chassis backward by being subjected to drawing.

IPC Classes  ?

75.

Power feeding device and power feeding method

      
Application Number 16809230
Grant Number 10979101
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-04
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2021-04-13
Owner Funai Electric Co., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nakase, Takafumi

Abstract

A power feeding device includes: a power feeder that wirelessly feeds power to power receivers; a transceiver that communicates with the power receivers; and a controller that controls the power feeder and the transceiver. When the transceiver receives signals from two or more of the power receivers, the controller suspends feeding of power to the power feeder for a predetermined period and resumes feeding of power to the power feeder after the predetermined period. When the transceiver receives signals from only one of the power receivers, the controller continues feeding of power to the power feeder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
  • H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices

76.

Liquid crystal display device

      
Application Number 16791254
Grant Number 11088179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-14
First Publication Date 2020-06-11
Grant Date 2021-08-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishida, Toshiyuki
  • Ide, Kenta

Abstract

A liquid crystal display device comprises a display panel, a signal generator, a plurality of wires, and a controller. The display panel includes a plurality of pixel columns, the pixel columns each extending along source lines of the display panel and each having an input end and a plurality of pixels connected to the input end, with the pixels receiving data signal from the input end. The signal generator has a plurality of output ends arranged in a first direction of the signal generator with respect to each other. The wires connect the output ends of the signal generator to the input ends of the pixel columns, respectively. The controller varies voltage waveform of the data signal at the output ends of the signal generator according to location of the output ends of the signal generator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
  • H01L 27/12 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the substrate being other than a semiconductor body, e.g. an insulating body
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • G04G 9/00 - Visual time or date indication means
  • G02F 1/136 - Liquid crystal cells structurally associated with a semi-conducting layer or substrate, e.g. cells forming part of an integrated circuit

77.

PRINTER

      
Application Number JP2019016289
Publication Number 2020/110340
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-16
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sugimoto, Hideki

Abstract

A printer is provided with: a head (21) that ejects ink at an ink ejecting position on printing coordinates to perform printing; a camera (31) that photographs an area onto which the ink is ejected and outputs an image on image coordinates, the camera (31) photographing a calibration pattern (59) printed when the ink is ejected at a calibration ejecting position that is an ink ejecting position for printing the calibration pattern (59) and outputting an image including the calibration pattern (59); and a calculation unit (25) that calculates a deviation amount between a position of the calibration pattern (59) on the image coordinates and the calibration ejecting position on the printing coordinates.

IPC Classes  ?

78.

REGION DETECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019018647
Publication Number 2020/110347
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-09
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Daisuke

Abstract

A region detection device (1) is provided with an acquisition unit (10) for acquiring the fingertip image of a fingertip that includes a nail, a conversion unit (30) for converting the fingertip image into a polar coordinate image in which one inside point of the nail in the fingertip image constitutes the pole, and a detection unit (40) for detecting the region of the nail using the polar coordinate image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes

79.

PRINTER

      
Application Number JP2019021174
Publication Number 2020/110351
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-29
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takagi, Masaaki
  • Hayashi, Akira

Abstract

A printer (2) is provided with: a head unit (20) including a nozzle surface (32) for discharging ink toward the front of a nail (10) of a finger (8); a drive mechanism (22) for moving the head unit (20) in a prescribed direction; an image capturing unit (28b) for generating a nail side surface image (39) indicating a side surface of the nail (10) of the finger (8) by capturing an image of the nail (10) of the finger (8); and a display control unit (64) for causing a display unit (72) to display a height position adjustment image (74) obtained by subjecting the nail side surface image (39) from the image capturing unit (28b) to image processing to add to the nail side surface image a target height position display (78) indicating a target height position of the nail (10) of the finger (8), separated from the nozzle surface (32) by a prescribed distance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A45D 29/18 - Manicure or pedicure sets, e.g. combinations without case, etui, or the like

80.

PRINTER

      
Application Number JP2019021249
Publication Number 2020/110352
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-29
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yasumoto, Atsushi

Abstract

This printer (2) comprises: a head part (20) having a nozzle surface (32) that discharges ink toward an object; a drive mechanism (22) that causes the head part (20) to move in a first direction and in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction; a nozzle cap (36) that is capable of moving between a first position, at which the nozzle surface (32) is capped, and a second position, at which the capping of the nozzle surface (32) is released; and a lock mechanism (28) that restricts movement of the head part (20) in the first direction and the second direction in a state in which the nozzle cap (36) is located at the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A45D 29/18 - Manicure or pedicure sets, e.g. combinations without case, etui, or the like
  • B41J 2/01 - Ink jet
  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles

81.

Display device and television apparatus

      
Application Number 16734563
Grant Number 10955609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-06
First Publication Date 2020-05-07
Grant Date 2021-03-23
Owner
  • FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • MAXELL, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokawa, Akira
  • Kita, Yuki
  • Fujikawa, Akihiro
  • Fukumoto, Yasuyuki
  • Mori, Yasuhiro
  • Suzuki, Yuto
  • Horiuchi, Hirofumi
  • Tsuji, Hirohiko
  • Yamanaka, Takahito
  • Yonezawa, Hideo
  • Kono, Akifumi

Abstract

A display device includes a display panel, and a supporting unit that supports the display panel, the supporting unit having a first protruding portion within a predetermined distance from a center portion of the display panel, the first protruding portion having an overall rectangular shape with a step part at at least one corner of the overall rectangular shape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H04N 5/655 - Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube
  • H04N 5/44 - Receiver circuitry
  • H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers

82.

Light reflecting assembly

      
Application Number 16738275
Grant Number 10642099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-09
First Publication Date 2020-05-05
Grant Date 2020-05-05
Owner
  • FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • MAXELL, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kawada, Kazuaki

Abstract

A light reflecting assembly for a backlight module includes a cabinet and a light reflecting member. The light reflecting member includes a center reflecting part, four peripheral parts, and a tongue part. The peripheral parts at least partially form trapezoidal peripheral reflecting parts of the light reflecting member, respectively. The tongue part extend from an end edge of one of the peripheral parts towards an adjacent one of the peripheral parts. The tongue part at least partially overlaps with the adjacent one of the peripheral parts while the light reflecting member is attached to the cabinet. The end edge of the one of the peripheral parts is arranged to form a corner section of the light reflecting member at a corner portion of the center reflecting part while the light reflecting member is attached to the cabinet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
  • G09F 13/08 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia using both translucent and non-translucent layers
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • F21V 7/04 - Optical design

83.

Display device

      
Application Number 16659575
Grant Number 10971559
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-22
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamashita, Hiroshi
  • Nameda, Makoto

Abstract

A display device capable of expanding a reproducible color gamut range while suppressing a decrease in image brightness is provided. The display device includes a display portion in which first groups and second groups are disposed to line up regularly with each other. The first groups include red color filters, blue color filters and first green color filters, and the second groups include the red color filters, the blue color filters and second green color filters. The second group is equal to the first groups in number of color filters and different from the first groups in filter combination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 27/32 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part with components specially adapted for light emission, e.g. flat-panel displays using organic light-emitting diodes
  • G02F 1/1362 - Active matrix addressed cells

84.

Smart transdermal microdispensing system for integrated weight management

      
Application Number 16132492
Grant Number 10881622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-17
First Publication Date 2020-03-19
Grant Date 2021-01-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Manion, Michael Keoni
  • Brunelle, Stephanie

Abstract

Technologies are described for delivery of compounds to aid in weight management. A transdermal microdispenser based system may deliver weight management compounds through the time and dose specific administration of appetite suppression, metabolic enhancers, and satiation compounds. The transdermal delivery system may be controlled based on data associated with subject such as calorie intake, physical activity, satiation, and hunger. The system may be integrated with medical monitoring or fitness tracking systems. Delivery of the compounds may be distributed over the course of a day at selected or adjusted doses to be safe and effective for their specific modality. For example, appetite suppressants may be delivered during periods of the day when cravings occur, satiation compounds may be delivered to coincide with meals, and metabolic stimulators may be delivered at times to optimally increase metabolism based on caloric balance. Control factors may also be predictive to prevent the onset of hunger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/70 - Web, sheet or filament bases
  • A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients

85.

Display device

      
Application Number 15428753
Grant Number RE047914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-09
First Publication Date 2020-03-17
Grant Date 2020-03-17
Owner
  • FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • MAXELL, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ogura, Kenji

Abstract

A display device, comprising a display panel, a back surface enclosure disposed on a back surface side of the display panel and comprising a concave portion formed in a concave shape on a display panel side, and a heat generating component disposed between the display panel and the back surface enclosure, wherein the concave portion comprises a plurality of holes that release heat from the heat generating component to an outside of the display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • G06F 1/20 - Cooling means
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers

86.

Display device

      
Application Number 16548782
Grant Number 10928582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-22
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kobayashi, Tomohiro

Abstract

A display device of which an entire thickness in front and rear directions can be reduced and in which temperature of a lower portion can be prevented from being high is provided. A television device (display device) (100) includes a light source part (2), an optical sheet (5), and a rear frame (6). The light source part (2) is disposed in the upper portion of the television device (television device) (100) and a hollow light-guiding region (7) is provided between the reflection sheet (4) and the optical sheet (5). In the reflection sheet (4), a distance to the optical sheet (5) is less in the lower portion than in the upper portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

87.

Display device

      
Application Number 16654520
Grant Number 10895769
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-16
First Publication Date 2020-02-13
Grant Date 2021-01-19
Owner
  • FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • MAXELL, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukumoto, Yasuyuki
  • Fujikawa, Akihiro
  • Yokawa, Akira

Abstract

A display device includes a display, a housing, a plurality of light sources, a plurality of diffusing lenses, a substrate, an attachment member, and a reflective sheet. The housing supports the display. The light sources are disposed on a rear side of the display device with respect to the display component. The diffusing lenses cover the light sources, respectively. The light sources are mounted to the substrate. The substrate is attached to the attachment member. The attachment member is disposed on the housing. The reflective sheet has a plurality of holes corresponding to the light sources, the reflective sheet being disposed between the attachment member and the diffusing lenses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks

88.

Display device

      
Application Number 16534221
Grant Number 10976606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-07
First Publication Date 2020-02-13
Grant Date 2021-04-13
Owner Funai Electric Co., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takemoto, Seiji

Abstract

A display device includes: a display panel; a housing that comprises a front face in which the display panel is disposed; a light source unit that is disposed on an inner surface of the housing, and comprises a light source and an optical lens covering the light source; an attenuating plate that is disposed between the light source unit and the display panel, and attenuates an intensity of light irradiated from the light source unit, the light passing through the attenuating plate toward the display panel; and a reflection plate that reflects the light having passed through the attenuating plate toward the display panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements

89.

Image display device

      
Application Number 16395784
Grant Number 10705383
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-26
First Publication Date 2019-12-26
Grant Date 2020-07-07
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ogawa, Akihisa

Abstract

An image display device includes a display panel, a plurality of light emitting elements, a reflective sheet, and a first optical sheet. The display panel displays an image on a front face of the display panel. The light emitting elements are disposed along one edge of the display panel. The reflective sheet is disposed opposite a rear face of the display panel. The reflective sheet reflects light from the light emitting elements toward the rear face of the display panel. The first optical sheet is disposed between the display panel and the reflective sheet. The first optical sheet has a plurality of protrusions on a face of the first optical sheet that is opposite the reflective sheet. The protrusions have ridgelines extending along a direction that is different from a direction in which the one edge of the display panel extends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices

90.

Audio/video output device

      
Application Number 16557114
Grant Number 10728467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-30
First Publication Date 2019-12-19
Grant Date 2020-07-28
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Asai, Tsutomu

Abstract

An audio/video output device includes a first output component for video and audio output, a second output component for audio output, a video memory and a controller that determines whether an external device connected to the second output component supports video input, and outputs predetermined video signal stored in the video memory from the second output component to display a message screen on the external device connected to the second output component in response to determining that the external device connected to the second output component supports the video input.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/268 - Signal distribution or switching
  • G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/44 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing a video clip retrieved from local storage with an incoming video stream or rendering scenes according to encoded video stream scene graphs
  • H04N 5/775 - Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus between a recording apparatus and a television receiver
  • H04N 7/01 - Conversion of standards

91.

Liquid crystal display device

      
Application Number 16557247
Grant Number 10608023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-30
First Publication Date 2019-12-19
Grant Date 2020-03-31
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishida, Toshiyuki
  • Ide, Kenta

Abstract

A liquid crystal display device comprises a display panel, a signal generator, a plurality of wires, and a controller. The display panel includes a plurality of pixel columns, the pixel columns each extending along source lines of the display panel and each having an input end and a plurality of pixels connected to the input end, with the pixels receiving data signal from the input end. The signal generator has a plurality of output ends arranged in a first direction of the signal generator with respect to each other. The wires connect the output ends of the signal generator to the input ends of the pixel columns, respectively. The controller varies voltage waveform of the data signal at the output ends of the signal generator according to location of the output ends of the signal generator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 27/12 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the substrate being other than a semiconductor body, e.g. an insulating body
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • G04G 9/00 - Visual time or date indication means
  • G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
  • G02F 1/136 - Liquid crystal cells structurally associated with a semi-conducting layer or substrate, e.g. cells forming part of an integrated circuit

92.

Content distribution device

      
Application Number 16299605
Grant Number 11445250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-12
First Publication Date 2019-09-19
Grant Date 2022-09-13
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takada, Naoto
  • Ujino, Masanori
  • Matsumoto, Shinsuke

Abstract

A content distribution device includes a communication component and a controller. The communication component communicates with an access point device having a plurality of identifiers. The controller sets a distribution related condition related to a distribution of content for each of the identifiers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/16 - Analogue secrecy systemsAnalogue subscription systems
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • H04N 21/418 - External card to be used in combination with the client device, e.g. for conditional access
  • H04N 21/45 - Management operations performed by the client for facilitating the reception of or the interaction with the content or administrating data related to the end-user or to the client device itself, e.g. learning user preferences for recommending movies or resolving scheduling conflicts
  • H04N 21/4627 - Rights management
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance

93.

Selecting media from mass social monitoring devices

      
Application Number 16340310
Grant Number 10726270
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-21
First Publication Date 2019-08-22
Grant Date 2020-07-28
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kim, Seungil

Abstract

Technologies are generally described that relate to managing videos relating to events. An example technique can include analyzing audio content captured by an audio capture component and associated with video content captured by an image capture component to facilitate determining whether a defined event exists in the audio content. The technique also can include, in response to determining that the defined event exists in the audio content based on the analyzing, determining whether the image capture component captured event-related video content related to the defined event based on a result of analyzing a first direction in which the defined event occurred relative to the audio capture component in relation to a second direction that the image capture component was facing while capturing the video content, in accordance with a defined match criterion, to facilitate determining whether to present, emphasize, or select at least the video content.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G11B 27/031 - Electronic editing of digitised analogue information signals, e.g. audio or video signals
  • H04M 1/725 - Cordless telephones
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 13/16 - Actuation by interference with mechanical vibrations in air or other fluid

94.

Optical scanning equipment

      
Application Number 16271487
Grant Number 10969577
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-08
First Publication Date 2019-08-08
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner Funai Electric Co., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Masuda, Yuichiro
  • Hirai, Tomohisa

Abstract

An optical scanning device includes a reflector that is pivotable, a light-emitter that emits a detection light toward the reflector, a detector that receives the detection light reflected at the reflector, and a light-blocking unit that includes a slit wherethrough the detection light passes. The light-blocking unit is disposed on an optical path whereby the detection light reflected from the reflector advances to the detector. The slit has an aspect ratio where a length of the slit in a direction in which the optical path extends relative to a length of the slit in a width direction is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The width direction is along a pivoting direction of the reflector, of an opening end portion of the slit. The detector is configured to detect a pivot angle of the reflector by receiving the detection light that passes through the slit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems
  • G02B 26/12 - Scanning systems using multifaceted mirrors
  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light

95.

Playback device

      
Application Number 16266524
Grant Number 10755672
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-04
First Publication Date 2019-08-08
Grant Date 2020-08-25
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujita, Yoshikazu
  • Kawakita, Mitsuru
  • Suzuki, Takuya
  • Toji, Shigeru
  • Imagawa, Makoto
  • Magara, Sho
  • Miyagawa, Tatsuo
  • Sonoda, Yosuke

Abstract

A playback device is configured to be connected to a display device. The playback device includes a communication component and a controller. The communication component communicates with the display device. The controller acquires setting information indicating a current setting of a brightness range in the display device from the display device via the communication component. While a specific brightness range has not been set in the display device, the controller transmits information related to a setting change to the specific brightness range via the communication component to the display device based on correspondence information indicating a correspondence relationship between the display device and the brightness range that is settable in the display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09G 5/04 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the way in which colour is displayed using circuits for interfacing with colour displays
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a Bluetooth® network
  • G09G 5/02 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the way in which colour is displayed
  • G09G 5/10 - Intensity circuits
  • H04N 21/485 - End-user interface for client configuration

96.

Vibrating element with conductive frames

      
Application Number 16251678
Grant Number 11309482
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-18
First Publication Date 2019-07-25
Grant Date 2022-04-19
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD (Japan)
Inventor Masuda, Yuichiro

Abstract

A vibrating element includes a conductive first frame including a first beam portion and a first support portion supporting one end of the first beam portion, a conductive second frame that includes a second beam portion and a second support portion supporting one end of the second beam portion and is disposed separated from the first frame, an oscillating body that is disposed between another end of the first beam portion and another end of the second beam portion and connects the first beam portion and the second beam portion in an insulated state, and a power-consuming member that is installed on the oscillating body and is supplied with power via the first frame and the second frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 41/107 - Piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements with electrical input and electrical output
  • H01L 41/04 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof - Details of piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements
  • H01L 41/047 - Electrodes
  • F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
  • B81B 7/00 - Microstructural systems
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

97.

Display device

      
Application Number 16240108
Grant Number 10768466
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-04
First Publication Date 2019-07-11
Grant Date 2020-09-08
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nitanai, Naoki

Abstract

A display device includes a light source, a display panel, an optical sheet laminate, a cabinet, and a frame. The light source emits light. The display panel displays image. The optical sheet laminate transmits the light directed to the display panel. The cabinet forms a housing of the display device, the cabinet having a front cabinet and a rear cabinet. The frame holds the optical sheet laminate, the frame having a front frame and a rear frame. The optical sheet laminate includes a first optical sheet having an opening near an edge of the first optical sheet, and at least one second optical sheet at least partially contacting with the first optical sheet and having an opening near an edge of the at least one second optical sheet. The front frame and the rear frame are attached to the front cabinet with a screw.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements

98.

Aerial image display device

      
Application Number 16174609
Grant Number 10962797
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-30
First Publication Date 2019-06-13
Grant Date 2021-03-30
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Tatsuya
  • Tanaka, Fuminori

Abstract

An aerial image display device includes a display component, an imaging component, and a first limiter. The display component has a display surface for displaying an image. The imaging component has a first reflecting surface and a second reflecting surface that are arranged perpendicular to each other along an image formation plane of the imaging component. The imaging component forms an aerial image of the image in a display area that is symmetrical with the display surface with respect to the image formation plane. The first limiter is disposed closer to the display component than the imaging component. The first limiter limits an incident angle of incident light incident on the imaging component. The first reflection surface and the second reflection surface are inclined by an angle between 30° and 60° with respect to a median plane that includes a perpendicular of each of the display surface and the image formation plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 30/56 - Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images the image being built up from image elements distributed over a 3D volume, e.g. voxels by projecting aerial or floating images
  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
  • G02B 5/124 - Reflex reflectors cube corner, trihedral or triple reflector type plural reflecting elements forming part of a unitary plate or sheet
  • G02F 1/133 - Constructional arrangementsOperation of liquid crystal cellsCircuit arrangements
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • G02B 5/122 - Reflex reflectors cube corner, trihedral or triple reflector type
  • G02B 17/00 - Systems with reflecting surfaces, with or without refracting elements

99.

Display device

      
Application Number 16240051
Grant Number 10645333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-04
First Publication Date 2019-05-09
Grant Date 2020-05-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto, Masanori
  • Kamikubo, Ikuo
  • Nishigaki, Hiroshi
  • Imada, Yuji

Abstract

A display device includes, a display component, a speaker, a setting component, and a controller. The speaker outputs a first signal having guidance information pertaining to an operation performed on the display device or a status of the display device and a second signal having audio information pertaining to content displayed on the display component. The setting component sets a volume setting value of the display device to performs volume setting. The controller sets output levels of the first signal and the second signal to values corresponding to the volume setting value, respectively, such that the output level of the first signal is greater than or equal to the output level of the second signal, and the output level of the first signal is greater than zero when the volume setting value is set to zero.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/60 - Receiver circuitry for the sound signals
  • G09B 21/00 - Teaching, or communicating with, the blind, deaf or mute
  • H04H 40/18 - Arrangements characterised by circuits or components specially adapted for receiving
  • H04N 21/439 - Processing of audio elementary streams
  • H04N 21/485 - End-user interface for client configuration

100.

Display device

      
Application Number 16240052
Grant Number 10725338
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-04
First Publication Date 2019-05-09
Grant Date 2020-07-28
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nitanai, Naoki

Abstract

A display device includes a display, a light source, a housing, an optical component, and a support component. The support component includes a translucent main body, a base having a portion that protrudes outward relative to the main body, and a second holding portion provided to the base and being held by a first holding portion. The main body extends towards the optical component from a first location of a first surface of the portion of the base. The second holding portion extends from a location of the base that is spaced apart from a second location of a second surface of the portion of the base, the second location of the portion of the base being directly opposite the first location of the portion of the base.

IPC Classes  ?

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