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1.

DISPLAY MEDIUM AND LAMINATE

      
Application Number 18719440
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-18
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mizuno, Hiroshi
  • Tejima, Aya
  • Oishi, Yuki

Abstract

Provided is a display medium configured to allow for intended drawing. The display medium includes a first recording layer capable of performing recording with a first laser beam having a first peak wavelength and a second recording layer capable of performing recording with a second laser beam having a second peak wavelength. The first recording layer and the second recording layer employ different recording methods.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03H 1/02 - Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared, or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from themDetails peculiar thereto Details

2.

LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18849486
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-09
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ujiie, Yasuharu
  • Ichimura, Mari
  • Takahashi, Chiaki

Abstract

A first semiconductor element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first electrode; a second electrode disposed to be opposed to the first electrode; and an organic layer provided between the first electrode and the second electrode, and including a light-emitting layer, the light-emitting layer including at least one kind of a heteroacene derivative having, in a molecule, one skeleton represented by a general formula (1) or a general formula (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10K 85/60 - Organic compounds having low molecular weight
  • C09K 11/02 - Use of particular materials as binders, particle coatings or suspension media therefor
  • H10K 50/12 - OLEDs or polymer light-emitting diodes [PLED] characterised by the electroluminescent [EL] layers comprising dopants
  • H10K 102/00 - Constructional details relating to the organic devices covered by this subclass

3.

DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD

      
Application Number 19067941
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-02
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner
  • Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
  • Sony Europe B.V. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Rychlik, Thomas
  • Baumberg, Adam
  • North, Maria
  • Broome, Michael

Abstract

A data processing apparatus includes circuitry configured to: receive an image of a sports player during a sports event occurring in a sports environment; determine, using the image, a pose of a foot of the sports player in a spatial model representing the sports environment; fit a shoe model to the pose of the foot of the sports player in the spatial model; determine if the shoe model in the spatial model violates a rule of the sports event indicating a region of the sports environment within which a shoe worn by the foot of the sports player can be legally positioned; and generate an output indicating if the shoe model has violated the rule.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • G06T 7/12 - Edge-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects

4.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18868512
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-17
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Yoshikaie, Akira

Abstract

There is provided a display device capable of stably displaying a wide angle-of-view image with high image quality while suppressing an increase in size and crosstalk. There is provided a display device capable of stably displaying a wide angle-of-view image with high image quality while suppressing an increase in size and crosstalk. The display device according to the present technology includes: an image light generation system that generates image light; and a light guide system that guides the image light generated by the image light generation system to an eyeball of a user, in which the light guide system includes a diffraction unit having polarization selectivity, at least light in a corresponding polarization state, the at least light being included in the image light is incident on the diffraction unit, and the diffraction unit diffracts the light in the corresponding polarization state, the at least light being incident, toward the eyeball. According to the display device according to the present technology, the display device capable of stably displaying a wide angle-of-view image with high image quality while suppressing an increase in size and crosstalk can be provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • G02B 27/28 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for polarising
  • G02B 27/42 - Diffraction optics

5.

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18574562
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-22
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Enomoto, Taikei
  • Yamaga, Minoru
  • Sasaki, Futoshi

Abstract

A main object is to provide a magnetic recording medium having a high recording density to be capable of preventing an increase in frictional force even in a case where many times of traveling is performed. Furthermore, in addition to the prevention of an increase in frictional force, a further object of the present technology is maintenance of the polishing force at the time of many times of traveling. A main object is to provide a magnetic recording medium having a high recording density to be capable of preventing an increase in frictional force even in a case where many times of traveling is performed. Furthermore, in addition to the prevention of an increase in frictional force, a further object of the present technology is maintenance of the polishing force at the time of many times of traveling. The present technology provides a magnetic recording medium including a magnetic layer containing a magnetic powder, the magnetic layer containing first particles having conductivity and second particles having a Mohs hardness of 7 or more, the first particles and the second particles forming protrusions on a surface on a side of the magnetic layer, the second particles forming protrusions having an average height (H2) of 7 nm or less on the surface on the side of the magnetic layer, the magnetic recording medium containing a fatty acid, the magnetic recording medium having an extraction rate of the fatty acid of 45% or more, the extraction rate defined by a formula described below. A main object is to provide a magnetic recording medium having a high recording density to be capable of preventing an increase in frictional force even in a case where many times of traveling is performed. Furthermore, in addition to the prevention of an increase in frictional force, a further object of the present technology is maintenance of the polishing force at the time of many times of traveling. The present technology provides a magnetic recording medium including a magnetic layer containing a magnetic powder, the magnetic layer containing first particles having conductivity and second particles having a Mohs hardness of 7 or more, the first particles and the second particles forming protrusions on a surface on a side of the magnetic layer, the second particles forming protrusions having an average height (H2) of 7 nm or less on the surface on the side of the magnetic layer, the magnetic recording medium containing a fatty acid, the magnetic recording medium having an extraction rate of the fatty acid of 45% or more, the extraction rate defined by a formula described below. Extraction rate of fatty acid (%)=[amount of fatty acid extracted in 5 minutes (mg/m2)/total amount of fatty acid extracted (mg/m2)]×100

IPC Classes  ?

6.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD

      
Application Number 18848034
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-06
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aio, Kosuke
  • Sugaya, Shigeru
  • Tanaka, Yusuke
  • Hirata, Ryuichi

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a wireless communication terminal and a wireless communication method, and a wireless communication apparatus and a wireless communication method capable of realizing broadband uplink transmission. The wireless communication terminal includes one PHY unit and a plurality of simple PHY units that performs channel scanning of each link, and executes switching processing for switching from the simple PHY unit to the PHY unit during the channel scanning for one link in a case where uplink transmission to a wireless communication apparatus is performed. The present disclosure can be applied to an eMLSR-compatible wireless communication terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 36/04 - Reselecting a cell layer in multi-layered cells
  • H04W 8/00 - Network data management
  • H04W 74/0816 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. ALOHA using carrier sensing, e.g. carrier sense multiple access [CSMA] with collision avoidance

7.

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18689299
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-10
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Yamaga, Minoru

Abstract

A main object of the present technology is to improve the reliability of a magnetic recording tape by controlling the distribution of the binder in the underlayer. A main object of the present technology is to improve the reliability of a magnetic recording tape by controlling the distribution of the binder in the underlayer. The present technology provides a magnetic recording medium including a magnetic layer, an underlayer, and a base layer in this order, the underlayer containing a chlorine-containing binder, the underlayer including a part having a thickness of 130 nm or less, the part having a chlorine count equal to or more than a threshold described below: A main object of the present technology is to improve the reliability of a magnetic recording tape by controlling the distribution of the binder in the underlayer. The present technology provides a magnetic recording medium including a magnetic layer, an underlayer, and a base layer in this order, the underlayer containing a chlorine-containing binder, the underlayer including a part having a thickness of 130 nm or less, the part having a chlorine count equal to or more than a threshold described below: [ T ⁢ hreshold ] = [ ⁠ an ⁢ average ⁢ chlorine ⁢ count ⁢ in ⁢ the ⁢ underlayer ] + 6 × [ a ⁢ standard ⁢ deviation ⁢ determined ⁢ in ⁢ calculation ⁢ of ⁢ the ⁢ average ⁢ chlorine ⁢ count ] . A main object of the present technology is to improve the reliability of a magnetic recording tape by controlling the distribution of the binder in the underlayer. The present technology provides a magnetic recording medium including a magnetic layer, an underlayer, and a base layer in this order, the underlayer containing a chlorine-containing binder, the underlayer including a part having a thickness of 130 nm or less, the part having a chlorine count equal to or more than a threshold described below: [ T ⁢ hreshold ] = [ ⁠ an ⁢ average ⁢ chlorine ⁢ count ⁢ in ⁢ the ⁢ underlayer ] + 6 × [ a ⁢ standard ⁢ deviation ⁢ determined ⁢ in ⁢ calculation ⁢ of ⁢ the ⁢ average ⁢ chlorine ⁢ count ] . Furthermore, the present technology also provides a magnetic recording medium including a magnetic layer, an underlayer, and a base layer in this order, the underlayer containing a chlorine-containing binder, the underlayer including a part having a thickness of 12% or less of a thickness of the underlayer, the part having a chlorine count equal to or more than the above-described threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/708 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material comprising one or more layers of magnetisable particles homogeneously mixed with a bonding agent on a base layer characterised by the addition of non-magnetic particles to the magnetic layer
  • G11B 5/008 - Recording on, or reproducing or erasing from, magnetic tapes or wires

8.

GENERATION DEVICE, GENERATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025008389
Publication Number 2025/225179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-07
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yang Shiqi
  • Zhong Zhi
  • Zhao Mengjie
  • Takahashi Shusuke
  • Ishii Masato
  • Shibuya Takashi
  • Mitsufuji Yuhki

Abstract

The present technology relates to a generation device, a generation method, and a program that make it possible to use a simple, lightweight generative model to generate not-inputted data of related data of a plurality of modalities. A generation device according to the present invention uses a generative model that is a transformer model for a single modality to generate not-inputted data that is data that is not inputted of related data of a plurality of modalities. The present technology can be applied, for example, to a generation device or the like that uses a generative model that is a transformer model for a single modality to generate one or another or both of related image data and audio data.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, MAGNETIC RECORDING TAPE, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING TAPE CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number JP2025012416
Publication Number 2025/225264
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-27
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaga Minoru
  • Sasaki Futoshi
  • Sato Tomoe

Abstract

The main purpose of the present technology is to provide technology with which it is possible to suppress reduction in the cleaning power for removing dirt from a magnetic head in a magnetic recording medium. As a result of intensive studies, the present inventors have found that the components of one or more layers that are provided on one surface of a base material layer of a magnetic recording medium include a compound which has a toluene diisocyanate (TDI) structure in each molecule and dibutylhydroxytoluene (BHT), and it is possible to suppress reduction in the cleaning power for removing dirt from a magnetic head by setting the intensity ratio of the detection peaks of the TDI and the BHT to BHT/TDI ≤ 0.030, the detection peaks being obtained when the one or more layers are measured by GC-MS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/70 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material comprising one or more layers of magnetisable particles homogeneously mixed with a bonding agent on a base layer
  • G11B 5/702 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material comprising one or more layers of magnetisable particles homogeneously mixed with a bonding agent on a base layer characterised by the bonding agent
  • G11B 5/708 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material comprising one or more layers of magnetisable particles homogeneously mixed with a bonding agent on a base layer characterised by the addition of non-magnetic particles to the magnetic layer
  • G11B 5/78 - Tape carriers
  • G11B 5/84 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing record carriers

10.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025013975
Publication Number 2025/225357
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-08
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakajima Yoshiaki
  • Honma Katsunori
  • Sato Naoyuki

Abstract

The present technology pertains to an information processing method, an information processing device, and a program that make it possible to prevent communication from becoming destabilized due to radio wave interference. An information processing method according to the present technology comprises: generating radio wave map information that is map information in which radio wave information obtained by observing radio waves at each of a plurality of observation points is associated with location information of the observation points of the radio wave information; estimating, on the basis of the radio wave map information, a radio wave interference area in which radio wave interference is likely to occur; and generating, on the basis of the radio wave interference area, suggestion information for suggesting a method for suppressing radio wave interference to a user. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a robot control system involved in robot control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 16/18 - Network planning tools
  • B63C 11/00 - Equipment for dwelling or working under waterMeans for searching for underwater objects
  • G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
  • H04B 17/345 - Interference values
  • H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
  • H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

11.

RENDERING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT WITH BRANCHED STORYLINES BASED ON USER DEMOGRAPHY AND EMOTIONS

      
Application Number IB2025054265
Publication Number 2025/224664
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-23
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawamoto, Yoji
  • Joshi, Chaitanya
  • Joseph, Jaison

Abstract

An electronic device and method for rendering of multimedia content with branched storyline based on user demography and emotions. A first electronic device receives multimedia content including a set of branched storylines associated with the multimedia content. The first electronic device receives demographic information and emotion information associated with a set of users of a second electronic device. The first electronic device applies a first artificial intelligence (AI) model on the demographic information and the emotion information and selects a set of media segments from the multimedia content, based on the applied first AI model. The set of media segments corresponds to one or more first branched storylines from the set of branched storylines. The first electronic device transmits the set of media segments to the second electronic device. The second electronic device controls the display device to render of the set of media segments.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • H04N 21/25 - Management operations performed by the server for facilitating the content distribution or administrating data related to end-users or client devices, e.g. end-user or client device authentication or learning user preferences for recommending movies
  • H04N 21/845 - Structuring of content, e.g. decomposing content into time segments

12.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025013977
Publication Number 2025/225359
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-08
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inoue Junki
  • Shiga Daizo
  • Shoji Yuki
  • Moriya Shoichiro
  • Kamada Hidekazu
  • Nomoto Tomoko

Abstract

The present technology relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that make it possible to easily confirm the content of the next cooking step and the time until the next cooking step. An information processing device according to one aspect of the present technology controls a display of a cooking navigation screen in which information about the current cooking step is fixedly displayed, and information about the next cooking step is moved as time passes and displayed. For example, the information about the next cooking step is moved so as to approach the information about the current cooking step and displayed. The present technology can be applied to a system that assists cooking in a kitchen.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025009698
Publication Number 2025/225196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-13
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Ida, Kentaro

Abstract

[Problem] To more accurately reflect the intention of an instruction by a user. [Solution] An information processing method executed by a computer including: receiving an image; recognizing the utterance of a user; acquiring the state of the user on the basis of the result of recognition of the utterance; acquiring instruction information indicating an instruction by the user on the basis of the state of the user; and generating a display image in which the instruction information is reflected on the image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • B64U 20/87 - Mounting of imaging devices, e.g. mounting of gimbals
  • G06F 3/04845 - 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 for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
  • G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
  • B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography

14.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025009269
Publication Number 2025/225189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-12
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Gomita, Jun
  • Konno, Yosuke
  • Kagami, Sho

Abstract

[Problem] To highly precisely estimate a relative pose between devices without limiting movement of a user. [Solution] An information processing system is provided that comprises: an estimation unit that estimates a relative pose between a first device and a second device, on the basis of a first image captured by the first device attached to the head of a user, and a second image captured by the second device attached to a body part different from the head of the user; and a presentation control unit that controls presentation of information indicating a positional relation between the first device and the second device on the basis of the relative pose that is estimated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

15.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025014590
Publication Number 2025/225430
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-14
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sudarshan, Madhur
  • Yamazaki, Kyosuke
  • Arai, Fujio

Abstract

An information processing system according to the present invention comprises a processing unit that displays, together with a real space image, support information for supporting acquisition of an image for generating a 3D map of a real space. The support information includes a key frame displayed on the real space image in a superimposed manner. The key frame includes a plurality of entities each indicating an imaging position and an imaging direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

16.

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, MAGNETIC RECORDING TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number JP2025012766
Publication Number 2025/225272
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-28
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kobayashi Hiroyuki

Abstract

The objective of the present technique is to provide a technique, regarding a magnetic recording medium, enabling adjustment to such a range that deterioration of a magnetic head can be suppressed while ensuing a cleaning force for removing dirt from the magnetic head during running of the magnetic recording medium. The present inventors have conducted intensive research to find that, by adding an H element to a protective layer containing DLC of a magnetic recording medium, it is possible to make an adjustment to such a range that deterioration of a magnetic head can be suppressed while ensuring a cleaning force for removing dirt from the magnetic head during running of the magnetic recording medium.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/72 - Protective coatings, e.g. anti-static
  • G11B 5/65 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material comprising only the magnetic material without bonding agent characterised by its composition
  • G11B 5/78 - Tape carriers
  • G11B 5/84 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing record carriers
  • G11B 5/725 - Protective coatings, e.g. anti-static containing a lubricant
  • G11B 5/735 - Base layers characterised by the back layer
  • G11B 5/738 - Base layers characterised by the intermediate layer
  • G11B 23/027 - Containers for single reels or spools
  • G11B 23/037 - Single reels or spools

17.

ACOUSTIC PROCESSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18866482
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-29
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugawara, Seiya
  • Nageno, Koji

Abstract

Provided is an acoustic processing apparatus in which a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device is effectively arranged. The acoustic processing apparatus includes an enclosure, a sound duct extending from the enclosure, and a MEMS device housed in the sound duct.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/10 - EarpiecesAttachments therefor
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
  • A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
  • H04R 19/02 - Loudspeakers
  • H04R 19/04 - Microphones

18.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18868242
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ukawa, Takuto
  • Yamashita, Yuya
  • Matsui, Yuta

Abstract

The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of selecting a recognition unit that performs recognition processing appropriate for cutting of a scene from a content. The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of selecting a recognition unit that performs recognition processing appropriate for cutting of a scene from a content. A recognition unit to be used for recognition processing on a content is selected from a plurality of recognition units on the basis of a state of an operation of a user when the user designates a sample scene to become a sample of a scene to be cut from the content. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an information processing system that cuts a desired scene desired by a user from a content.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/70 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning
  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G11B 27/031 - Electronic editing of digitised analogue information signals, e.g. audio or video signals

19.

OFDM BASED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION USING FLEXIBLE RESOURCES

      
Application Number 19260647
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-07
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wong, Shin Horng
  • Shimezawa, Kazuyuki

Abstract

A method of transmitting data by a communications device to a wireless communications network comprising determining, by the communications device, from granted uplink communications resources, OFDM symbols of one or more time slots which are designated for transmitting uplink data, and transmitting the uplink data in the OFDM symbols determined as designated for uplink transmission. The determining the OFDM symbols of the one or more time slots which are designated for transmitting uplink data includes identifying one or more F-symbols of the one or more time slots designated for transmitting the uplink data based on information received with an indication of the communications resources of the uplink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/23 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal
  • H04L 1/08 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by repeating transmission, e.g. Verdan system
  • H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
  • H04W 72/1268 - Mapping of traffic onto schedule, e.g. scheduled allocation or multiplexing of flows of uplink data flows

20.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18843533
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-28
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Futamura, Koji
  • Higuchi, Akihide
  • Otsuka, Fumitaka

Abstract

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a technique for appropriately grasping the state of a fluorescent reagent. The present disclosure provides an information processing device including a processing unit configured to detect a change in single stain spectrum information of a fluorochrome. The processing unit may compare first single stain spectrum information of the fluorochrome with second single stain spectrum information of the fluorochrome, and determine whether single stain spectrum information changes on the basis of the comparison. The first single stain spectrum information and the second single stain spectrum information may be single stain spectrum information related to the same fluorochrome, and may be acquired at different time points. The single stain spectrum information may be fluorescence intensity spectrum data of fluorescence generated by irradiating the fluorochrome with light.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

PARTICLE SORTING SYSTEM, PARTICLE SORTING METHOD, AND PARTICLE SORTING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18871562
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-01
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takahashi, Kensaku

Abstract

To provide a technology for more accurately specifying a timing from detection of light from a particle to start of sorting processing, according to the particle, in a particle sorting technology. To provide a technology for more accurately specifying a timing from detection of light from a particle to start of sorting processing, according to the particle, in a particle sorting technology. Provided is a particle sorting system including: a detection unit that detects light from a particle contained in a fluid; and a processing unit that specifies a delay time from detection by the detection unit to start of sorting processing, in which the processing unit specifies, on the basis of a relationship between an intensity of scattered light and a delay time associated with a particle size, the delay time from an intensity of scattered light detected by the detection unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 15/149 - Optical investigation techniques, e.g. flow cytometry specially adapted for sorting particles, e.g. by their size or optical properties

22.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number 19255642
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-30
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishihara, Atsushi
  • Ishikawa, Tsuyoshi
  • Aga, Hiroyuki
  • Kawasaki, Koichi
  • Nishibe, Mitsuru
  • Kusano, Yuji

Abstract

An information processing apparatus including circuitry that acquires information indicating a spatial relationship between a real object and a virtual object, and initiate generation of a user feedback based on the acquired information, the user feedback being displayed to be augmented to a generated image obtained based on capturing by an imaging device, or augmented to a perceived view of the real world, and wherein a characteristic of the user feedback is changed when the spatial relationship between the real object and the virtual object changes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G09G 3/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes

23.

MOBILE DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING MOBILE DEVICE

      
Application Number 19261406
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-07
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Izumihara, Atsushi
  • Yoshikawa, Fumihito
  • Ogasawara, Koichi
  • Endo, Yuki
  • Higuchi, Hirofumi
  • Suzuki, Kyouhei
  • Uchida, Naoki
  • Ueda, Arinobu
  • Yokoyama, Hiroaki
  • Minamikawa, Tomotsugu

Abstract

A mobile device (10) is a mobile device (10) that operates in order to image a subject (5), the mobile device (10) including an imaging unit (13), a sensor (14) that recognizes a surrounding environment, and a light emitting unit (15) disposed on a housing (12) in a ring shape or on the entire surface of the housing (12). The operation of the mobile device (10) includes imaging, based on a set photographing plan, with the imaging unit (13), the subject (5) recognized by the sensor (14) as the mobile device (10) moves. The light emitting unit (15) performs a light emission expression corresponding to at least one of the photographing plan and the operation of the mobile device (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06V 10/141 - Control of illumination
  • H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects

24.

THERMAL DETECTION ELEMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THERMAL DETECTION ELEMENT, AND IMAGE SENSOR

      
Application Number 18870804
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-08
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ano, Taishi
  • Kadono, Koji
  • Imaizumi, Shinji

Abstract

A thermal detection element according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a substrate and a plurality of thermal detectors. Each of the plurality of thermal detectors is disposed on the substrate. Each of the plurality of thermal detectors includes a first electrode, a second electrode disposed on the substrate, a thermoelectric converter disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and an absorber that is disposed on the first electrode, and absorbs infrared rays and generates heat. The absorber included in each of the plurality of thermal detectors is configured to be separated from the absorber of another one of the thermal detectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 5/12 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
  • G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
  • H10N 10/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • H10N 10/17 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects characterised by the structure or configuration of the cell or thermocouple forming the device

25.

COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

      
Application Number 18690267
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-27
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aio, Kosuke
  • Handte, Thomas

Abstract

The present technology relates to a communication device, a communication terminal, and a communication method that enable efficient sharing of data for cooperative transmission. The present technology relates to a communication device, a communication terminal, and a communication method that enable efficient sharing of data for cooperative transmission. A communication device divides shared data to be shared with another communication device for each information type in the shared data in order to perform cooperative transmission to a communication terminal, and generates a data unit less than or equal to a maximum transmission unit in a transmission path. The present technology can be applied to a wireless communication system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 69/22 - Parsing or analysis of headers

26.

DEVICE, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND METHOD

      
Application Number 19263154
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-08
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner
  • Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
  • Sony Europe B.V. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Avitabile, Antonio
  • Finatti, Salvatore

Abstract

A method comprising the steps of: receiving an image from a dynamic vision sensor and an image from an image sensor, wherein the dynamic vision sensor and the image sensor capture at least an overlapping field of view; determining, from the image received from the dynamic vision sensor, an area of movement in the field of view of the image from the image sensor; applying a higher level of image compression to the areas of no movement compared with the area of movement in the image from the image sensor to produce a processed image; and outputting the processed image to a neural network.

IPC Classes  ?

27.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)-INTERPRETABLE AND HUMAN-UNINTERPRETABLE ANONYMIZATION OF USER DATA

      
Application Number IB2025054267
Publication Number 2025/224665
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-24
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Rao, Krishna Prasad Agara Venkatesha
  • Kadakol, Akshay Shekhar
  • Kode, Dev Prasad

Abstract

A system for anonymization of user data is provided. The system receives input data that includes specific information. The system extracts major features in a spatial domain corresponding to the input data. The system transforms the extracted major features into a frequency domain. The system identifies frequency components corresponding to the major features transformed into the frequency domain. The system suppresses one or more frequency components among the identified frequency components. The system generates signal domain data corresponding to the extracted major features based on the suppression of the frequency components. The system transforms the generated signal domain data from the frequency domain to the spatial domain based on an inverse transformation of the generated signal domain data. The system generates output metadata based on the inverse transformation of the generated signal domain data. The output metadata includes an anonymized version of the specific information included in the input data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
  • G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06F 17/14 - Fourier, Walsh or analogous domain transformations

28.

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025014958
Publication Number 2025/225480
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-16
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Fuji, Terunari

Abstract

In an image processing method according to the present disclosure, a computer acquires a segmentation result of a 2D image group corresponding to a 3D model, corrects the segmentation result of the 2D image group on the basis of the shape of the 3D model, and executes processing for performing segmentation of the 3D model on the basis of the corrected segmentation result of the 2D image group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/55 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images

29.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025013578
Publication Number 2025/225317
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-03
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Yasuno Naoki

Abstract

[Problem] To output information relating to the number of moving bodies. [Solution] This information processing method includes: acquiring a plurality of items of image data obtained by imaging a target range; extracting a plurality of items of point cloud data including position information relating to objects existing within the target range from the plurality of items of image data; superimposing the plurality of items of point cloud data on the basis of the position information relating to the objects; extracting point cloud data relating to an outlier; and outputting an existence probability of a moving body among the objects existing within the target range on the basis of the outlier point cloud data.

IPC Classes  ?

30.

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number JP2025014822
Publication Number 2025/225460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-15
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaga, Minoru
  • Sasaki, Futoshi
  • Kamoshita, Yuuko

Abstract

λn ≤ 510 ≤ λn ≤ 20λn ≤ 510 ≤ λn ≤ 2001011 of elastic recovery) determined by pressing the triangular pyramid diamond indenter having an edge angle of 142.3° perpendicularly into the magnetic-layer-side surface under a measurement environment 25°C ± 2°C, 50% RH ± 5% RH, and a load range of 0 to 200 μN inclusive is 1.20 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/70 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material comprising one or more layers of magnetisable particles homogeneously mixed with a bonding agent on a base layer
  • G11B 5/78 - Tape carriers
  • G11B 5/84 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing record carriers
  • G11B 5/584 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers with provision for moving the head for the purpose of maintaining alignment of the head relative to the record carrier during transducing operation, e.g. to compensate for surface irregularities of the latter or for track following for track following on tapes
  • G11B 5/738 - Base layers characterised by the intermediate layer
  • G11B 21/10 - Track finding or aligning by moving the head
  • G11B 23/027 - Containers for single reels or spools
  • G11B 23/037 - Single reels or spools

31.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025013450
Publication Number 2025/225309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-02
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miura, Masahiro
  • Yamane, Kenji
  • Yasukawa, Sakiko
  • Kano, Ritsuko
  • Kishimoto, Takuya
  • Tanaka, Taku

Abstract

An information processing method according to the present disclosure comprises the following performed by a computer: acquiring user data relating to a user's sleep; generating, on the basis of the acquired user data, classification data in which the type of the user's sleep is classified as a given type of sleep, and recommended action data relating to a recommended action which is an action recommended for improving the user's sleep; and presenting the generated classification data and recommended action data to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance

32.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025013976
Publication Number 2025/225358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-08
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Murakoshi Sho

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, an information processing system, and a program that enable appropriate control of irrigation of a field. A plurality of test ridges in which plants are planted in a field are each irrigated under different irrigation conditions, sensing results of growth conditions of the plants of the plurality of test ridges irrigated under different irrigation conditions are acquired, the sensing results of the growth conditions of the plants of the plurality of test ridges that are detected are presented, and irrigation conditions of non-test ridges of the entire field are determined on the basis of evaluation by a user with respect to the sensing results that are presented. This can be applied to a field management system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 50/02 - AgricultureFishingForestryMining
  • A01G 27/00 - Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots

33.

ACOUSTIC PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024039651
Publication Number 2025/225059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-07
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shinkai, Shogo
  • Suzuki, Takahiro
  • Ohashi, Yoshio
  • Kawaguchi, Daisuke
  • Tanaka, Hisahiro

Abstract

This acoustic processing device comprises: a housing including an outer casing section formed as a front acoustic space in which part of an acoustic space that is an interior space is located on an output side of sound, a sound conduit section connected to the outer casing section, and a board mounting section located on the inside of the outer casing section; a circuit board mounted onto the board mounting section; a speaker that has a first sound hole for outputting sound toward the sound conduit section and a second sound hole positioned on the side opposite the first sound hole, and that is arranged on the circuit board; and a feedback noise canceling microphone. A speaker hole serving as an acoustic passage pertaining to the speaker and a through hole communicated with spaces on both sides of the circuit board are formed in the circuit board. The acoustic space is divided by the circuit board into at least the front acoustic space and a back acoustic space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/10 - EarpiecesAttachments therefor
  • G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

34.

CARTRIDGE FOR PRESENTING VOLATILE ORGANIC MOLECULE AND VOLATILE ORGANIC MOLECULE PRESENTATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024035612
Publication Number 2025/225050
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-04
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inoue Yukito
  • Fujita Shuji
  • Bosoku Makoto
  • Marukawa Yuya

Abstract

The present invention provides a technology for lessening the effect of background odors, which are volatile organic molecules other than volatile organic molecules desired to be carried or presented. The present invention provides, among other things, a volatile organic molecule presentation cartridge comprising: a ventilation part that takes in air; a flow-directing part that communicates with the ventilation part and has an impregnation material for impregnation of volatile organic molecules; and a discharge part that communicates with the flow-directing part and discharges volatile organic molecule-containing air, wherein all or part of the impregnation material is formed from an inorganic substance, and the inorganic substance has a macropore structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 9/12 - Apparatus, e.g. holders, therefor
  • A01M 29/12 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using odoriferous substances, e.g. aromas, pheromones or chemical agents
  • B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents

35.

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number JP2025014806
Publication Number 2025/225456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-15
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Moriwaki, Miho

Abstract

Provided is a magnetic recording medium in which aggregation of magnetic particles is suppressed in a magnetic layer. The magnetic recording medium is in tape-form and comprises a magnetic layer containing magnetic particles, a dispersant having an adsorption group, and a solvent. The absolute value of the difference between the dissolution parameter of the dispersant as calculated by the Fedors method from the structural formula excluding the adsorption group and the dissolution parameter of the solvent as calculated by the Fedors method is no greater than 0.50 (cal/cm3)1/2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/70 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material comprising one or more layers of magnetisable particles homogeneously mixed with a bonding agent on a base layer
  • G11B 5/78 - Tape carriers
  • G11B 5/84 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing record carriers
  • G11B 5/584 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers with provision for moving the head for the purpose of maintaining alignment of the head relative to the record carrier during transducing operation, e.g. to compensate for surface irregularities of the latter or for track following for track following on tapes
  • G11B 5/706 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material comprising one or more layers of magnetisable particles homogeneously mixed with a bonding agent on a base layer characterised by the composition of the magnetic material
  • G11B 5/714 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material comprising one or more layers of magnetisable particles homogeneously mixed with a bonding agent on a base layer characterised by the dimension of the magnetic particles
  • G11B 5/842 - Coating a support with a liquid magnetic dispersion
  • G11B 5/845 - Coating a support with a liquid magnetic dispersion in a magnetic field
  • G11B 21/10 - Track finding or aligning by moving the head
  • G11B 23/027 - Containers for single reels or spools
  • G11B 23/037 - Single reels or spools

36.

ANONYMIZATION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION IN IMAGES AND OTHER SPATIAL SIGNALS

      
Application Number IB2025053377
Publication Number 2025/224533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-31
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Muraleedharan, Siddharth
  • Prem, Navya Sree
  • Srinivasa, Srinidhi
  • Dhongadi, Raghunandan

Abstract

A system for anonymization of personally identifiable information is provided. The system stores an encoder-decoder neural network that includes an encoder and a decoder. The system receives a first image comprising an object with personally identifiable information and extracts a block of feature maps as output of an intermediate layer of the encoder based on application of the encoder on the first image. The system identifies the object based on the extracted block of feature maps and selects a size label for the identified object from a set of size labels. The system further selects an anonymization operation from a set of anonymization operations based on the selected size label and reconstructs a second image based on application of the selected anonymization operation on the block of feature maps or the first image. The reconstructed second image includes an anonymized version of the personally identifiable information of the object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
  • G06V 10/70 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning
  • G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects

37.

AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025014469
Publication Number 2025/225421
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-11
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuo, Kaito
  • Masuda, Hiroshi

Abstract

In one embodiment, this audio output device is provided with a functional component, a peripheral member, a vibration generation unit, and a drive unit. The functional component has a predetermined function. The peripheral member is disposed around the functional component. The vibration generation unit includes one or more stretchable elements that are stuck to the peripheral member through a sticking surface facing the peripheral member and expand and contract in an in-plane direction of the sticking surface to vibrate the peripheral member. The drive unit expands and contracts the one or more stretchable elements on the basis of an audio signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 17/00 - Piezoelectric transducersElectrostrictive transducers
  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein
  • H04R 7/04 - Plane diaphragms

38.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025015020
Publication Number 2025/225484
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-17
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimizu, Junichi
  • Nagano, Keijiroh
  • Akama, Taketo

Abstract

This information processing system comprises: a scene data acquisition unit that acquires scene data related to a video scene; and a musical piece acquisition unit that acquires musical piece data on the basis of the scene data. The scene data acquisition unit acquires, as the scene data, scenario data related to moving image generation. The musical piece acquisition unit acquires the musical piece data on the basis of the scenario data. The scene data acquisition unit acquires, as the scene data, a scene explanatory note that explains the video scene. The musical piece acquisition unit acquires the musical piece data on the basis of the scene explanatory note.

IPC Classes  ?

39.

SURFACE LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE, AND TELEVISION RECEIVER

      
Application Number JP2024028178
Publication Number 2025/225044
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-07
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Shimizu Takaharu

Abstract

The present invention relates to a surface light-emitting device, a liquid crystal display device, and a television receiver capable of achieving a wide color gamut. This surface light-emitting device comprises: a light-emitting unit including a first light source that emits light of a first color and a second light source that emits light of a second color; and a light emission control unit for performing control such that the lighting timings of the first light source and the second light source are different from each other. The techniques of the present invention can be applied to, for example, a liquid crystal display device, a television receiver, or the like.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups or , e.g. of modular construction
  • G02F 1/133 - Constructional arrangementsOperation of liquid crystal cellsCircuit arrangements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

40.

Display

      
Application Number 29878495
Grant Number D1099898
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-22
First Publication Date 2025-10-28
Grant Date 2025-10-28
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Imafuku, Naoe

41.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18727706
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-22
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kanao, Rinna
  • Hirai, Yuma
  • Inaishi, Daisuke
  • Ochiai, Kazuki
  • Katsu, Masanori
  • Miyazaki, Kazumasa
  • Naito, Kaori
  • Shinoda, Masataka
  • Okada, Genki

Abstract

A graph showing changes over time in score indicating a user state of a user participating in a meeting and a user state change reason are estimated and displayed on a terminal of another user participating the meeting. A user state score indicating a user state of any one of a degree of interest, a degree of understanding, or a degree of fatigue of a user participating in a meeting via a communication network is estimated on the basis of at least one of image data or voice data of the user, a user state output score to be output to a user terminal of the user participating in the meeting is calculated on the basis of the estimated user state score, and a graph indicating changes over time in the calculated user state output score and a user state change reason are displayed on a user terminal of another user participating in the meeting.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G10L 25/63 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for estimating an emotional state

42.

LASER ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18849940
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Yonezawa, Gen

Abstract

[Problem] An excitation light output is improved without generating heat and lowering an operational life. [Solution] A laser element includes: a laminated semiconductor layer that includes a first reflection layer used for light of a first wavelength and an active layer that performs surface light emission at the first wavelength; a second reflection layer that is disposed closer to a light emission surface side than the laminated semiconductor layer, and is used for the light of the first wavelength; and a polarization splitting element that individually resonates and multiplexes each of orthogonal polarized beams included in light emitted from the laminated semiconductor layer between the first reflection layer and the second reflection layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01S 5/40 - Arrangement of two or more semiconductor lasers, not provided for in groups
  • H01S 5/183 - Surface-emitting [SE] lasers, e.g. having both horizontal and vertical cavities having only vertical cavities, e.g. vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers [VCSEL]

43.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18861881
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-11
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ogata, Takashi
  • Nishi, Ayaka
  • Negishi, Atsushi

Abstract

There are provided an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that can reduce disadvantages of a user during use of authentication based on a user's activity. The information processing device includes a control unit that performs: processing of calculating a target authentication score based on a habitual score calculated based on an activity of a user and habitual information of the user, and a use occasion score calculated based on a target use history of the user; and processing of determining based on the target authentication score whether authentication at a target succeeds or fails.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists

44.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18862563
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-07
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takura, Kento
  • So, Kumiko
  • Kurosaki, Tomoya

Abstract

An apparatus is configured to display a preset menu to preset a distribution image to be transmitted to the reception terminal before the live streaming is executed based on selections of the user. The distribution image includes a first region to be streamed the application and a second region to display other information. The preset menu includes units to preset at least one of transmission of the first region, display data for the second region, and a layout for the first region and the second region. In response to a user activation of a distribution start input, the apparatus is configured to execute the application and generate and transmit the distribution image to the reception terminal, wherein the distribution image is different from a view of the application on the apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfacesContent or additional data rendering
  • H04N 21/2187 - Live feed
  • H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
  • H04N 21/478 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application

45.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18870095
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-08
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kanazawa, Yuya
  • Hiratsuka, Yosuke

Abstract

Image processing with improved image authenticity is disclosed. In one example, a partial region is generated by dividing an entire region of an image, and estimated 3D information is compared with sensor 3D information with use of the partial region. The estimated 3D information is 3D information estimated on the basis of the image, and the sensor 3D information is 3D information acquired by a sensor and associated with the image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06T 7/10 - SegmentationEdge detection
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06V 10/762 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using clustering, e.g. of similar faces in social networks
  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

46.

GENERATION DEVICE, GENERATION METHOD, AND GENERATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18870740
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-25
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakagawa, Toru
  • Magariyachi, Tetsu
  • Nakai, Akihito

Abstract

A generation device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a first head-related transfer function characteristic of a user as a measurement target using a first measurement signal; and a generation unit that generates a second measurement signal by convolving an inverse characteristic of the first head-related transfer function characteristic acquired by the acquisition unit into a predetermined measurement signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control

47.

COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

      
Application Number 19256633
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-01
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugaya, Shigeru
  • Hirata, Ryuichi

Abstract

The present technology relates to a communication device and a communication method capable of transmitting data with a shorter waiting time. There is provided a communication device including a control unit that sets information regarding a priority of transmission on a plurality of links for each of access categories of data in a case where data is transmitted using a plurality of links corresponding to a predetermined frequency band. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a device constituting a wireless LAN system.

IPC Classes  ?

48.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19258943
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukazawa, Takanori
  • Takahashi, Minori

Abstract

To provide an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and an endoscope system by which deep tissues and superficial blood vessels enhanced with improved visibility can be displayed to a surgeon in real time. An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes an enhancement processing unit that performs enhancement processing on low-frequency components that are a range lower than a predetermined spatial frequency in an input image, performs enhancement processing on high-frequency components that are a range higher than the low-frequency components in the input image, and outputs the input image having the low-frequency components and the high-frequency components each subjected to enhancement processing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/045 - Control thereof

49.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025004852
Publication Number 2025/220311
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-14
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagano, Keijiroh
  • Kataoka, Shunnosuke

Abstract

An information processing system according to the present disclosure comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires background information relating to content production and content information being edited; and a processing unit that outputs assistance information pertaining to the content production on the basis of the background information and the content information being edited.

IPC Classes  ?

50.

ZOOM LENS AND IMAGING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025005644
Publication Number 2025/220324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-19
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Juri, Hiroo
  • Kikuchi, Naoto
  • Iwaya, Hiraku

Abstract

A zoom lens according to the present disclosure comprises, in order from an object side to an image surface side, a first positive lens group having positive refractive power, a first negative lens group comprising one or two lens groups having negative refractive power, a second positive lens group having positive refractive power, a third positive lens group having positive refractive power, and a rear group having two or more lens groups, the first positive lens group and the third positive lens group being fixed during zooming, and the second positive lens group having at least one aspherical surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/20 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective with interdependent non-linearly related movements between one lens or lens group, and another lens or lens group having an additional movable lens or lens group for varying the objective focal length
  • G02B 13/18 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below with lenses having one or more non-spherical faces, e.g. for reducing geometrical aberration

51.

PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025007883
Publication Number 2025/220343
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-05
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Itagaki, Yuta
  • Shinoda, Masataka

Abstract

[Problem] To enhance the convenience of image generation in which an image generation model is used. [Solution] Provided is a program for causing a computer to function as a control unit that performs: a process for generating an image of a person using an image generation model constructed by learning a captured image of the person; a process for comparing the person in the generated image with the image of the person and assessing the similarity between said persons; and a process for generating, on the basis of the result of assessing the similarity, input information to be inputted to the image generation model for the purpose of generating an image again.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 11/80 - Creating or modifying a manually drawn or painted image using a manual input device, e.g. mouse, light pen, direction keys on keyboard
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation

52.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025013865
Publication Number 2025/220522
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-07
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Oikawa, Hiroki

Abstract

The information processing device according to the present technology comprises a dangerous driving extraction unit, a road feature acquisition unit, a calculation model generation unit, a determination model generation unit, and a driving danger evaluation unit. The dangerous driving extraction unit extracts dangerous driving behaviour on the basis of sensor data. On the basis of the sensor data, the road feature acquisition unit acquires a road feature of a road on which the vehicle was travelling at the time of the dangerous driving behaviour. On the basis of the dangerous driving behaviour and the road feature, the calculation model generation unit generates a calculation model for calculating a degree of driving danger of a driver. The determination model generation unit generates a determination model in which the relationship between accident probability and the degree of driving danger is modelled. The driving danger evaluation unit uses the calculation model and the determination model to evaluate the degree of driving danger of the driver on a specific road according to the accident probability.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

53.

INERTIAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18855328
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-09
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Amano, Toru
  • Yamashita, Kosei
  • Sonoura, Akihiro

Abstract

There is provided an inertial measurement apparatus capable of improving detection accuracy of a multi-IMU. A square opening is provided on a board, and four island portions having a size corresponding to ¼ of the opening and mounting one inertial measurement unit (IMU) are connected to a part of a right portion or a left portion from a center of each side of the opening by a connection portion less rigid than the board or island portion. The inertial measurement apparatus can be applied to a plurality of IMUs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/16 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigatedDead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation

54.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18861597
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-19
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirose, Masaki
  • Kiriyama, Hiroshi

Abstract

An information processing device, among videos obtained by capturing a display video on a display and an object separated from the display by a camera, the display displaying a corresponding video generated corresponding to one camera among a plurality of cameras and a specific video in a time-division manner, performs video processing of replacing the specific video with a corresponding video for a first captured video including the object and the specific video, the corresponding video being generated corresponding to a camera that captures the first captured video.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18864280
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-26
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishioka, Hayato
  • Ogasawara, Yuki
  • Furuya, Shinichi

Abstract

An information processing device includes: an exoskeleton robot worn on a hand of a user; and a controller that controls the exoskeleton robot, the exoskeleton robot including: a palm module fixed to the hand of the user; a finger joint module detachably attached to the palm module; and a fingertip module detachably attached to the finger joint module and fixed to a finger of the user, in which the finger joint module is configured to have at least one of a function of driving the fingertip module or a function of sensing the fingertip module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 15/06 - Devices for exercising or strengthening fingers or armsDevices for holding fingers or arms in a proper position for playing
  • B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
  • B25J 15/10 - Gripping heads having finger members with three or more finger members

56.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18868182
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-22
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Shimizu, Takayoshi

Abstract

There is provided an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that can provide a user experience with a further improved sense of reality. When a second avatar associated with a second user is present in a scene or a plurality of areas associated with a virtual space in which a first avatar associated with a first user is present, a voice acquisition unit acquires a voice of the second user, an acoustic environment determination processing unit performs acoustic environment determination processing of determining an acoustic environment of the scene or the areas in which the first avatar is present based on a collider associated with the scene or the areas, and an acoustic characteristics application unit applies acoustic characteristics matching a processing result of the acoustic environment determination processing to the voice of the second user. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a system that provides a metaverse virtual space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

57.

METHODS, COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES, AND NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number 18880852
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-06
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wong, Shin Horng
  • Beale, Martin Warwick

Abstract

A method, an infrastructure equipment, and circuitry for an infrastructure equipment to inform another infrastructure equipment of a format of one or more OFDM symbols of the infrastructure equipment. The infrastructure equipment identifies a format of the one or more OFDM symbols and provides a slot and subband format indicator to one or more other infrastructure equipments via a wireless radio interface to inform the other infrastructure equipment of the format of the one or more OFDM symbols for the infrastructure equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path

58.

METHODS, INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT, AND COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES

      
Application Number 19197050
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-02
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Atungsiri, Samuel Asangbeng
  • Sharma, Vivek

Abstract

A method for operating an infrastructure equipment forming part of a non-terrestrial network, NTN, of a wireless communications network is provided. The method comprises transmitting a plurality of spot beams, each of the spot beams providing a wireless access interface for transmitting signals to and/or receiving signals from communications devices within a coverage region formed by the each of the spot beams, determining, for one or more of the spot beams, that the coverage region formed by the one or more of the spot beams is at least partially located within a geographical region in which NTN services are not permitted, and changing a utilisation state of each of the one or more of the spot beams from a first utilisation state to a second utilisation state.

IPC Classes  ?

59.

INTEGRATION METHODS TO FABRICATE INTERNAL SPACERS FOR NANOWIRE DEVICES

      
Application Number 19242416
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-18
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kim, Seiyon
  • Kuhn, Kelin J.
  • Ghani, Tahir
  • Murthy, Anand S.
  • Armstrong, Mark
  • Rios, Rafael
  • Pethe, Abhijit Jayant
  • Rachmady, Willy

Abstract

A nanowire device having a plurality of internal spacers and a method for forming said internal spacers are disclosed. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device comprises a nanowire stack disposed above a substrate, the nanowire stack having a plurality of vertically-stacked nanowires, a gate structure wrapped around each of the plurality of nanowires, defining a channel region of the device, the gate structure having gate sidewalls, a pair of source/drain regions on opposite sides of the channel region; and an internal spacer on a portion of the gate sidewall between two adjacent nanowires, internal to the nanowire stack. In an embodiment, the internal spacers are formed by depositing spacer material in dimples etched adjacent to the channel region. In an embodiment, the dimples are etched through the channel region. In another embodiment, the dimples are etched through the source/drain region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10D 62/10 - Shapes, relative sizes or dispositions of the regions of the semiconductor bodiesShapes of the semiconductor bodies
  • B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
  • H01L 21/306 - Chemical or electrical treatment, e.g. electrolytic etching
  • H01L 21/3105 - After-treatment
  • H01L 21/3115 - Doping the insulating layers
  • H10D 30/60 - Insulated-gate field-effect transistors [IGFET]
  • H10D 30/67 - Thin-film transistors [TFT]
  • H10D 62/13 - Semiconductor regions connected to electrodes carrying current to be rectified, amplified or switched, e.g. source or drain regions
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

60.

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, GENERATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18710629
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-25
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirai, Yuma
  • Okada, Genki

Abstract

The present technology relates to a control device, a control method, an information processing device, a generation method, and a program capable of determining whether or not Depth information of an estimation result is reliable information. The present technology relates to a control device, a control method, an information processing device, a generation method, and a program capable of determining whether or not Depth information of an estimation result is reliable information. A control device according to one aspect of the present technology generates Depth information indicating a distance to each position of a subject appearing in a captured image on the basis of output of a first estimation model when the captured image is input, and generates reliability information indicating reliability of the Depth information on the basis of output of a second estimation model when intermediate data generated in the first estimation model is input at the time of estimating the Depth information. The present technology can be applied to a device including a camera.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
  • G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery

61.

MANAGEMENT METHOD, MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024044780
Publication Number 2025/220276
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-18
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaji, Yoshio
  • Umehara, Yu
  • Asaumi, Yoshiya
  • Kurata, Masatomo
  • Maruyama, Shinya
  • Maeda, Yusaku
  • Jeljeli, Hamza
  • Kimura, Kentaro

Abstract

In a management method according to the present disclosure, a computer acquires a request related to management of a first creation, registers the first creation as a managed object in a blockchain on the basis of the request, and when the registration has been performed, issues a plurality of tokens having different properties in the blockchain as first management information for managing the first creation.

IPC Classes  ?

62.

IMAGING SYSTEM, DISPLAY METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025000244
Publication Number 2025/220283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-08
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakamoto, Junya
  • Nagao, Masafumi

Abstract

An imaging system disclosed herein comprises an image acquisition unit, a recognition unit, a voice acquisition unit, a voice analysis unit, and a display control unit. The image acquisition unit acquires image data including an object of an utterance subject. The recognition unit recognizes an object included in an image of the image data. The voice acquisition unit acquires voice data related to the object of the utterance subject. The voice analysis unit separates the voice data into a plurality of pieces of voice data. The display control unit causes a display unit to display information on the voice data, emitted from the object of the utterance subject, in association with the image data on the basis of the result of the recognition by the recognition unit and the result of the separation by the voice analysis unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
  • G03B 31/00 - Associated working of cameras or projectors with sound-recording or sound-reproducing means
  • G10L 21/0272 - Voice signal separating
  • G10L 25/21 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups characterised by the type of extracted parameters the extracted parameters being power information
  • H04N 23/611 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects where the recognised objects include parts of the human body

63.

VIDEO GENERATION SYSTEM, VIDEO GENERATION METHOD, AND VIDEO GENERATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025008918
Publication Number 2025/220361
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagano, Keijiroh
  • Kataoka, Shunnosuke
  • Kamata, Hiroyuki
  • Nishida, Naoki
  • Tanaka, Yuki
  • Mochizuki, Keita
  • Inatani, Soichiro
  • Kamada, Yasunori

Abstract

A video generation system according to the present disclosure comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires, from a user, an input query relating to video generation; a scenario generation unit that generates scenario data relating to video generation, on the basis of the input query; a scene configuration data acquisition unit that acquires, on the basis of the scenario data, a plurality of types of scene configuration data constituting 3D scene data; and a scene generation unit that generates 3D scene data relating to video generation on the basis of the plurality of types of scene configuration data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 13/20 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation
  • H04N 5/91 - Television signal processing therefor
  • H04N 5/92 - Transformation of the television signal for recording, e.g. modulation, frequency changingInverse transformation for playback
  • H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
  • H04N 5/278 - Subtitling

64.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025013596
Publication Number 2025/220499
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-03
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi Kao
  • Kuma Satoru
  • Kato Tsuyoshi
  • Naganuma Tomoya

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an information processing device and method with which it is possible to suppress any reduction in subjective quality and to suppress any increase in processing load related to mesh reconfiguration. Priority control information, which is information relating to the priority of a process related to mesh reconfiguration, is generated, and a base mesh, a displacement vector, and the priority control information pertaining thereto are encoded to generate a bit stream. Additionally, a bit stream of the priority control information that is the information relating to the priority of a process related to mesh reconfiguration is decoded, the base mesh is subdivided as a process related to the reconfiguration, and the displacement vector is applied to the subdivided mesh in accordance with a priority order based on the priority control information as a process related to the reconfiguration. The present disclosure can be applied to, e.g., information processing devices, electronic apparatuses, information processing methods, and programs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 9/00 - Image coding
  • H04N 19/597 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using predictive coding specially adapted for multi-view video sequence encoding

65.

VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION APPARATUS AND VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025013597
Publication Number 2025/220500
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-03
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Katsuhara Mao

Abstract

The present technology pertains to a vagus nerve stimulation apparatus and a vagus nerve stimulation method capable of easily and appropriately giving electric stimuli to a vagus nerve. A vagus nerve stimulation apparatus according to the present technology is provided with: a first electrode disposed in the vicinity of a stimulation site which is a site at which a vagus nerve of a user is to be stimulated; a second electrode disposed in the vicinity of the stimulation site; and a stimuli control unit for controlling the application of a first electrical signal having a first frequency to the first electrode and the application of a second electrical signal having a second frequency different from the first frequency to the second electrode. The present technology can be applied to, for example, headphones and earphones.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers

66.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2025013598
Publication Number 2025/220501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-03
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Katsuhara Mao

Abstract

The present technology relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, and an information processing apparatus that enable assignment of an appropriate tag to content. An information processing system according to the present technology comprises: an emotion estimation unit that estimates the emotional state of a user on the basis of emotion value data that is time-series data of an emotion value estimated on the basis of a biological signal of a user; and a tag assignment unit that assigns, to content, a tag including an emotional state label, which is a label based on the emotional state of the user estimated on the basis of the emotion value data when the content is being presented to the user. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a content recommendation system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/907 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
  • A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times

67.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025013599
Publication Number 2025/220502
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-03
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sun Legong
  • Kondo Yuhi
  • Kurita Teppei
  • Nitta Sho

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program, with which it is possible to determine an optimal configuration of an input modal without relying on prior knowledge. The information processing device is provided with: a new modal generation unit that generates a new modal having N channels (N > 1), which is obtained by combining a prescribed computation with modal data of a modal having P channels (P > 1) and is expressed by a modal transformation formula; and a training unit that trains a learning model by using the new modal having N channels and a training data set therefrom. The new modal generation unit generates a next new modal having N channels, said next new modal being more useful than the new modal having N channels. The training unit trains the learning model by using the next new modal having N channels and a training data set therefrom. The technology of the present disclosure can be applied to, for example, an information processing device that trains a learning model.

IPC Classes  ?

68.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025013666
Publication Number 2025/220506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-03
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Motokura, Kurena
  • Suzuki, Kento
  • Fujii, Wakana

Abstract

An information processing system according to one embodiment of the present technology is provided with a generation unit and a calculation unit. The generation unit generates a virtual model of a detection target in a virtual space on the basis of data of the detection target, which is detected by a sensor system in real space, so as to be in synchronism with the detection target in the real space. The calculation unit calculates a recommended detection point for data detection with respect to the detection target, on the basis of the data of the detection target. This makes it possible to generate a highly accurate virtual model.

IPC Classes  ?

69.

LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT

      
Application Number JP2025013905
Publication Number 2025/220525
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-07
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matou Tatsuya
  • Koda Rintaro
  • Watanabe Hideki
  • Higa Yasutaka
  • Song Gyongsok
  • Yamaguchi Shuhei
  • Wada Koshiro

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a light-emitting element which does not adversely affect light-emitting characteristics while realizing a mesa-less structure. [Solution] In the present invention, an in-plane position of a semiconductor insulation region including an active layer is surrounded at a position separated by 0.5 μm or more outward from a light beam shape. Due to this configuration, a reactive current can be suppressed by narrowing the current to the shape and size as intended during ion implantation, and light absorption loss can be reduced. In addition, by covering the upper part of a step with a dielectric mirror, unintended positional deviation of the light beam can be prevented, and the reduction of the light absorption loss can be surely realized.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01S 5/183 - Surface-emitting [SE] lasers, e.g. having both horizontal and vertical cavities having only vertical cavities, e.g. vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers [VCSEL]

70.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2025014271
Publication Number 2025/220583
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-10
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoneda, Yoshihiro
  • Ito, Daisuke
  • Suzuki, Takashi

Abstract

An information processing device according to the present disclosure detects the position of a user in response to communication with a communication device. The information processing device executes first processing including authentication processing when the user is located within a first range. The information processing device executes, in accordance with an action of the user, second processing after execution of the first processing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • G06Q 20/20 - Point-of-sale [POS] network systems
  • G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
  • G07G 1/00 - Cash registers
  • G07G 1/01 - Details for indicating
  • G07G 1/12 - Cash registers electronically operated

71.

S.Token

      
Application Number 019264361
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-22
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services

Goods & Services

Software, namely downloadable digital coins of value; downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending crypto assets; software for digital and virtual currency, merchant services, exchange of digital and virtual currency to traditional currency, acquiring digital and virtual currency, the use of digital and virtual currency electronically, and the use of digital and virtual currency as an alternative to traditional currency to obtain goods or services. Electronic funds transfer services; electronic funds transfer, namely, electronic transmission of digital currency via electronic communications networks and electronic devices; virtual currency exchange services; financial exchange of crypto assets; issue and redemption of tokens of value; cryptocurrency, namely, providing a virtual currency for use by members of an on-line community via a global computer network; cryptocurrency, namely, a digital currency, incorporating cryptographic protocols, operating through the internet, and used as a method of collateral for goods and services.

72.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND TERMINAL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18866160
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Peng, Shimeng
  • Iwase, Hiro
  • Morita, Kenji
  • Kutsuki, Haruka

Abstract

An information processing device according to an embodiment includes: an estimation part that estimates, on the basis of context information of a first user, a fan type to which a second user belongs among fan types that are types defined for each of predetermined targets, and are types defined in stages according to degrees of supporting the predetermined target; and a control unit that executes, for the second user, control according to a fan type estimated by the estimation part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/335 - Filtering based on additional data, e.g. user or group profiles
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

73.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18867824
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-26
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yasuda, Ryouhei
  • Taki, Yuhei
  • Sawai, Kunihito
  • Peng, Shimeng

Abstract

An information processing device includes a line-of-sight information acquisition unit that acquires line-of-sight information about viewers on a shared screen displayed on a display unit, and a line-of-sight guidance display determination unit that determines whether to display line-of-sight guidance for guiding the lines of sight of the viewers, on the basis of the line-of-sight information about the viewers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

74.

COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT METHOD, MOVABLE OBJECT, AND MANAGEMENT APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18868796
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Suzuki, Hideyuki

Abstract

The present technology relates to a communication management system, a communication management method, a movable object, and a management apparatus that allow efficient transmission of three-dimensional configuration view data from a movable object. A plan generating unit that generates, on the basis of a state of a transmission channel on a movement route of a movable object and a priority of three-dimensional configuration view data to be used for generating a three-dimensional configuration view, a plan of a transmission timing that is a spatial timing at which the movable object transmits the three-dimensional configuration view data on the transmission channel. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a communication management system that updates the three-dimensional configuration view by using the three-dimensional configuration view data transmitted from the movable object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 48/16 - DiscoveringProcessing access restriction or access information
  • H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
  • H04W 72/566 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on priority criteria of the information or information source or recipient

75.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number 18873403
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-29
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Igami, Toru

Abstract

The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus and an information processing method that allow a user to easily check the safety of the flight area of a flying object. An information processing apparatus includes: an output control unit that controls an output of safety information that is information based on first flying object information including information relating to a surrounding environment of one or more first flying objects detected by the one or more first flying objects, the safety information being information relating to safety of a flight area in which a second flying object flies. The present technology is applicable to, for example, a server that manages an operation of a drone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/617 - Safety or protection, e.g. defining protection zones around obstacles or avoiding hazards
  • G05D 109/20 - Aircraft, e.g. drones
  • G08G 5/80 - Anti-collision systems

76.

NEW SYNTAX ELEMENTS AND OPTIMIZATION METHODS FOR ORTHOATLAS

      
Application Number 18883855
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-12
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner
  • SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
  • Sony Corporation of America (USA)
Inventor
  • Graziosi, Danillo
  • Zaghetto, Alexandre
  • Tabatabai, Ali

Abstract

Improvements to orthoAtlas include: new syntax elements to indicate the mapping method used by orthoAtlas; a method to adjust projection parameters to compensate for compression artifacts in encoded vertex positions; a syntax modification to efficiently encode projection parameters taking advantage of temporal correlation; a method to reduce signaling by using the calculated bounding box to derive projection parameters; and a method to avoid bounding box estimation at decoder side, therefore reducing the decoder complexity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • H04N 19/70 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals characterised by syntax aspects related to video coding, e.g. related to compression standards

77.

PARTICLE SORTING METHOD, PARTICLE SORTING SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024034079
Publication Number 2025/215862
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aoto Naohisa
  • Shibata Eikichi
  • Kai Shinichi

Abstract

The present invention provides a technique capable of efficiently sorting particles even if the particles to be sorted are large. Provided is, for example, a particle sorting method including: a step for supplying a first drive voltage to a vibrating element that imparts vibration to a fluid; a step for acquiring first optical information of the fluid and droplets generated by the vibration of the vibrating element by the first drive voltage; a step for supplying a second drive voltage lower than the first drive voltage to the vibrating element; a step for acquiring second optical information of the fluid and droplets, containing second particles, generated by the vibration of the vibrating element by the second drive voltage; and a step for determining a parameter for sorting the second particles on the basis of a comparison between the first optical information and the second optical information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 15/1492 - Optical investigation techniques, e.g. flow cytometry specially adapted for sorting particles, e.g. by their size or optical properties within droplets

78.

DISPLAY DEVICE AND MONITOR DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025003205
Publication Number 2025/215928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-31
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uchida, Tomoya
  • Araki, Soya
  • Inada, Masanobu

Abstract

In this display device, a layer structure is formed on the surface of a display panel. The display device has a structure satisfying a first expression and a second expression. The first expression is 20 × (surface reflection) × (surface haze) + (internal reflection) × (surface haze + internal haze) < x, and the second expression is (surface reflection) / (5 × surface haze) + (internal reflection) / (5 × surface haze + internal haze) < y where the surface haze is a haze value at an air interface of the layer structure, the surface reflection is a reflectance at the air interface, the internal haze is a haze value inside the layer structure excluding the air interface, the internal reflection is the reflectance of the display panel, x is a value of 0.013 or less, and y is a value of 0.04 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09F 9/00 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
  • G02B 1/11 - Anti-reflection coatings
  • G02B 1/118 - Anti-reflection coatings having sub-optical wavelength surface structures designed to provide an enhanced transmittance, e.g. moth-eye structures
  • G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements
  • G02B 5/30 - Polarising elements
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • H05B 33/14 - Light sources with substantially two-dimensional radiating surfaces characterised by the chemical or physical composition or the arrangement of the electroluminescent material
  • H10K 50/86 - Arrangements for improving contrast, e.g. preventing reflection of ambient light
  • H10K 50/854 - Arrangements for extracting light from the devices comprising scattering means
  • H10K 59/10 - OLED displays

79.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18862790
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-27
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sagano, Masayuki
  • Hora, Keiko
  • Kawano, Jiro
  • Yoshida, Yuya
  • Tominaga, Kanna
  • Ito, Rena
  • Matsui, Takeshi
  • Fujioka, Takashi

Abstract

A smartphone (corresponding to an example of an “information processing apparatus”) includes: an application execution unit provided so as to be able to execute a recording editing application (corresponding to an example of an “application having a recording function and an editing function of sound source data”); and a display control unit that causes a display unit to variably display a menu for sound quality improvement in conjunction with a type of the sound source data, the sound source data being selected by a user as a target for the sound quality improvement via the recording editing application.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G10H 1/00 - Details of electrophonic musical instruments
  • G10L 21/0272 - Voice signal separating
  • G11B 27/031 - Electronic editing of digitised analogue information signals, e.g. audio or video signals

80.

TRANSMISSION DEVICE, TRANSMISSION METHOD, RECEPTION DEVICE, AND RECEPTION METHOD

      
Application Number 18863181
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Takahashi, Kazuyuki

Abstract

There is provided a transmission device, a transmission method, a reception device, and a reception method that enable more appropriate transmission of time information. The transmission device includes: a generation unit that generates physical layer control information included in a physical layer frame; and a transmission unit that transmits the physical layer frame as a broadcast signal to which a layered division multiplexing system is applied, in which a broadcast signal of a first broadcast system is transmitted in a first hierarchical layer of the layered division multiplexing system, and a broadcast signal of a second broadcast system is transmitted in a second hierarchical layer of the layered division multiplexing system, and, of the physical layer control information, first physical layer control information included in the broadcast signal of the first broadcast system includes time information to be used in a synchronization process related to the broadcast signal of the second broadcast system. The present disclosure can be applied to a transmission system compatible with a broadcast system of digital terrestrial television broadcasting, for example.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/30 - Resource management for broadcast services
  • H04W 72/1263 - Mapping of traffic onto schedule, e.g. scheduled allocation or multiplexing of flows

81.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18868007
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-23
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Taki, Yuhei
  • Yasuda, Ryouhei
  • Sawai, Kunihito
  • Peng, Shimeng
  • Sakai, Eisuke

Abstract

An information processing device includes: an estimation method determination unit that determines an estimation method for estimating a degree of interest of a viewer who views content on the basis of at least a situation of the content; and a degree-of-interest estimation unit that estimates the degree of interest on the basis of the estimation method and a plurality of parameters including a parameter regarding a line-of-sight of the viewer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G09B 5/02 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with visual presentation of the material to be studied, e.g. using film strip
  • G09B 5/14 - Electrically-operated educational appliances providing for individual presentation of information to a plurality of student stations with provision for individual teacher-student communication

82.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18868767
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-07
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Ikenaga, Mari

Abstract

[Abstract] An information processing device and a method that efficiently create a guide route satisfying route conditions entered by a user are provided. A guide route creation unit is provided to create a guide route for guidance provided by a robot, the guide route being constituted of a plurality of nodes and paths connecting the nodes. The guide route creation unit retrieves node attributes such as a value, an evaluation value, a guidance time, and a guidance target that are set for the nodes respectively in a guidance route creation region, and path attributes such as a distance of each path and a moving time, and creates a guide route satisfying the route conditions entered by the user on a basis of the retrieved node attributes and path attributes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/646 - Following a predefined trajectory, e.g. a line marked on the floor or a flight path
  • G05D 1/644 - Optimisation of travel parameters, e.g. of energy consumption, journey time or distance
  • G05D 105/30 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for social or care-giving applications
  • G05D 107/60 - Open buildings, e.g. offices, hospitals, shopping areas or universities
  • G05D 109/10 - Land vehicles

83.

DISPLAY APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18869955
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-18
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner
  • SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
  • SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mori, Ichiro
  • Song, Gyongsok
  • Imai, Hirokazu
  • Ohmae, Akira
  • Sakamoto, Tetsuhiro

Abstract

A display apparatus includes: a light source that emits light; a design layer that is disposed to oppose the light source, and in which a design is made on at least a surface of the design layer, the surface being on an opposite side of the light source; a light passage region that is disposed in the design layer at a position corresponding to the light source, that causes light emitted from the light source to pass therethrough, and that is visually unrecognizable at a viewing distance; and a light emission luminance control unit that controls light emission luminance of the light that is emitted from the light source and that passes through the light passage region to be more than or equal to a value obtained by multiplication of average design layer luminance of the design layer by an allowable limit value that causes the design to disappear.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10H 29/855 - Optical field-shaping means, e.g. lenses
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

84.

TRANSMISSION / RECEPTION OF AN UPLINK SIGNAL VIA A WIRELESS ACCESS INTERFACE

      
Application Number 18280470
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-04
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Awad, Yassin Aden
  • Atungsiri, Samuel Asangbeng
  • Beale, Martin Warwick
  • Wong, Shin Horng

Abstract

A method of operating a communications device for transmitting signals to and/or receiving signals from a wireless communications network via a wireless access interface is provided. The method comprises determining that the communications device has uplink data to transmit to the wireless communications network, constructing an uplink signal comprising the uplink data by initialising one or more characteristics of the uplink signal, wherein the one or more characteristics of the uplink signal are associated with a reference value known to each of the communications device and the wireless communications network, and transmitting the uplink signal to the wireless communications network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/21 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the uplink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards the network
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04W 76/27 - Transitions between radio resource control [RRC] states

85.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, TERMINAL DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025006781
Publication Number 2025/215960
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-27
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Gotoh, Tomohiko

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a mechanism that can further improve the estimation accuracy of camera parameters. [Solution] An information processing device comprising a control unit that estimates the camera parameters for a live-action video on the basis of the first feature amount of a moving body present in a target space and the second feature amount of the moving body depicted in the live-action video obtained by imaging the target space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
  • G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings
  • H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
  • H04N 23/60 - Control of cameras or camera modules
  • H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects

86.

EAR-INSERTION-TYPE SOUND COLLECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025010998
Publication Number 2025/216033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-21
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakagawa, Toru
  • Su, Hengwei
  • Takahashi, Kyota
  • Arita, Eriko
  • Otaki, Hisayoshi

Abstract

This ear-insertion-type sound collection device comprises: an ear tip part that is held on an ear canal wall; and a microphone holding part that is positioned closer to the eardrum than the ear tip part and holds a microphone. The microphone is held by the microphone holding part such that a sound collection surface faces toward the eardrum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein
  • H04R 1/10 - EarpiecesAttachments therefor
  • H04R 5/027 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of microphones, e.g. in dummy heads

87.

IMAGING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025010999
Publication Number 2025/216034
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-21
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takeshita, Haruka

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a handle having a first portion and a second portion; an electronic viewfinder for displaying a captured image; and a support mechanism that is provided to the handle and rotatably supports the electronic viewfinder. The longitudinal direction of the first portion is set to a first direction, the longitudinal direction of the second portion is set to a second direction, and the support mechanism includes a holding member for holding at least the electronic viewfinder in a first position at which the longitudinal direction of the electronic viewfinder is parallel to the first direction. The electronic viewfinder is rotatable from a second position at which the longitudinal direction is parallel to the second direction to a third position at which the longitudinal direction is perpendicular to the first direction through the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 13/02 - Viewfinders
  • G03B 7/091 - Digital circuits
  • G03B 17/04 - Bodies collapsible, foldable or extensible, e.g. book type
  • G03B 17/20 - Signals indicating condition of a camera member or suitability of light visible in viewfinder
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • H04N 23/53 - Constructional details of electronic viewfinders, e.g. rotatable or detachable
  • H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply

88.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025012367
Publication Number 2025/216075
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-27
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Akimoto, Naofumi
  • Kanazawa, Soma
  • Kojima, Tamaki

Abstract

Provided are a device and method for executing a search process for data of a category different from text, using a query and word-level weight information. This information processing device includes a data processing unit into which a query composed of text applied to a data search process is input, and which executes a data search process based on the query. Together with the query, word-level weight information constituting the query are input into the data processing unit, which executes a search process for data of a category different from the text using the query and the word-level weight information. For a word assigned with a positive weight, a search process with increased influence is executed, and for a word assigned with negative weight, a search process with reduced influence is executed.

IPC Classes  ?

89.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025012945
Publication Number 2025/216101
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-28
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakuma Yuiko
  • Yoshimura Masakazu
  • Otsuka Junji
  • Irie Atsushi
  • Hoshikawa Leo
  • Nishikawa Jun
  • Ohashi Takeshi

Abstract

The present technology relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program that enable a user to immediately receive a proposal of information pertaining to an optimal architecture only by inputting a prompt relating to the architecture of a neural network. An acquisition unit acquires a prompt relating to the architecture of a neural network. A processing unit inputs the prompt into a fine-tuned language model to output recommendation information pertaining to an architecture of an available model. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a model provision device or the like that outputs recommendation information on the basis of a prompt which has been input by a model developer by characters or voice and transmits, to a model development device of the model developer, an available model corresponding to the recommendation information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06N 3/0475 - Generative networks
  • G06N 3/06 - Physical realisation, i.e. hardware implementation of neural networks, neurons or parts of neurons
  • G06N 3/10 - Interfaces, programming languages or software development kits, e.g. for simulating neural networks

90.

DISPLAY PROCESSING DEVICE, DISPLAY PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025012947
Publication Number 2025/216102
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-28
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takahashi Hiroaki

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a display processing device, a display processing method, and a program capable of simultaneously confirming the focus state at a plurality of positions of a subject area. An enlarged image generation unit generates a plurality of enlarged images obtained by enlarging a plurality of enlargement positions including at least one of a focus position and a peripheral position away from the focus position in an input image acquired from an image sensor or a preview image for confirming the input image, and a display control unit controls a display unit so as to display the plurality of enlarged images simultaneously. The present disclosure can be applied to an imaging device having a focus assistance function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
  • G03B 17/18 - Signals indicating condition of a camera member or suitability of light
  • H04N 23/60 - Control of cameras or camera modules

91.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025013086
Publication Number 2025/216110
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-31
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nishida, Ken

Abstract

This information processing device includes a head pose-rotation correlation unit, a head pose estimation unit, and an optical axis-visual axis correlation unit. The head pose-rotation correlation unit acquires a correlation between the eyeball rotation and the head pose as a head pose-rotation correlation. The head pose estimation unit acquires the head pose. The optical axis-visual axis correlation unit applies the head pose to the head pose-rotation correlation so as to estimate the eyeball rotation. The optical axis-visual axis correlation unit corrects the visual axis of the eyeball on the basis of the estimated eyeball rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
  • A61B 3/113 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining or recording eye movement
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry

92.

MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2025013353
Publication Number 2025/216126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-01
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okahana, Hiroe
  • Tanase, Ryoma
  • Naitou, Tsutomu

Abstract

This motor comprises: a rotor that has a plurality of magnetized magnetic poles and rotates about a rotation axis; and a stator that has a plurality of stator teeth. When the number of the plurality of magnetic poles is denoted by Nm, the number of the plurality of stator teeth is denoted by Ns, the angle of the interval of the magnetic poles on the circumference of a circle having a facing surface reference radius rd about the rotation axis is denoted by Pm [deg], the angle occupied by each magnetic pole on the circumference of the circle having the facing surface reference radius rd about the rotation axis is denoted by φm [deg], and the angle occupied by each stator tooth on the circumference of the circle having the facing surface reference radius rd about the rotation axis is denoted by φs [deg], the angle of the interval has Pm at which the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of L (omega) represented by the following formula (1) is minimized. In formula (1), x (k, psi) is represented by formula (2), and a and b in formula (2) are represented by formula (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 21/24 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets axially facing the armatures, e.g. hub-type cycle dynamos

93.

NEW SYNTAX ELEMENTS AND OPTIMIZATION METHODS FOR ORTHOATLAS

      
Application Number IB2025052515
Publication Number 2025/215432
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-10
Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner
  • SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
  • SONY CORPORATION OF AMERICA (USA)
Inventor
  • Graziosi, Danillo
  • Zaghetto, Alexandre
  • Tabatabai, Ali

Abstract

Improvements to orthoAtlas include: new syntax elements to indicate the mapping method used by orthoAtlas; a method to adjust projection parameters to compensate for compression artifacts in encoded vertex positions; a syntax modification to efficiently encode projection parameters taking advantage of temporal correlation; a method to reduce signaling by using the calculated bounding box to derive projection parameters; and a method to avoid bounding box estimation at decoder side, therefore reducing the decoder complexity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 9/00 - Image coding
  • H04N 19/597 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using predictive coding specially adapted for multi-view video sequence encoding
  • H04N 19/70 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals characterised by syntax aspects related to video coding, e.g. related to compression standards

94.

True RGB

      
Application Number 243065800
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-15
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) LED displays; television sets; televisions

95.

Orifice part for flow cytometer

      
Application Number 29932016
Grant Number D1097840
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-11
First Publication Date 2025-10-14
Grant Date 2025-10-14
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okamoto, Hidetaka
  • Saito, Yutaka
  • Mukai, Kenta
  • Kasai, Hiroto

96.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18698196
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-29
First Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishikawa, Tatsuya
  • Sato, Naoyuki

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program which enable appropriate switching of a processing algorithm required in automated driving in accordance with a traveling environment. The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program which enable appropriate switching of a processing algorithm required in automated driving in accordance with a traveling environment. An obstacle is recognized on the basis of sensor information by a recognition algorithm for recognizing the obstacle, a travel route of a mobile apparatus is planned by an action planning algorithm for planning the travel route, and control is performed to switch at least any of the recognition algorithm and the action planning algorithm on the basis of a traveling environment of the mobile apparatus. The present disclosure can be applied to a moving body apparatus that performs automated driving.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • B60W 50/06 - Improving the dynamic response of the control system, e.g. improving the speed of regulation or avoiding hunting or overshoot

97.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18701071
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-14
First Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner
  • Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
  • Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakagawa, Kei
  • Suzuki, Atsushi
  • Sakioka, Youji
  • Minagawa, Yusuke

Abstract

Switching is performed between a global shutter method and a local shutter method. A pixel control unit 30 performs local shutter and global shutter on a pixel 100. The image generation unit 40 generates a first frame, which is an image based on the first image signal, and a second frame, which is an image based on the second image signal. The object detection unit 50 detects a target object from the second frame. The distance measurement unit 60 measures a distance to the target object based on the first frame generated based on reflected light obtained by allowing the emitted light emitted to the target object to be reflected by the target object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 25/532 - Control of the integration time by controlling global shutters in CMOS SSIS
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • H04N 25/77 - Pixel circuitry, e.g. memories, A/D converters, pixel amplifiers, shared circuits or shared components

98.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number 18849685
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morita, Takuma
  • Kanamori, Katsutoshi
  • Muramatsu, Naoya
  • Takahashi, Masaki
  • Watanabe, Tatsuya
  • Katsura, Yuki

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an information processing device and an information processing method capable of executing appropriate processing on an utterance of a user. An information processing device includes a data processing unit configured to execute at least one of recognition of an episode or recognition of a relationship between a plurality of the episodes, on the basis of a plurality of user utterances issued by a user. The present disclosure can be applied to, for example, a robot that interacts with a user. Furthermore, the present disclosure can be applied to, for example, a server that remotely controls a robot that interacts with a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog
  • G10L 15/08 - Speech classification or search
  • G10L 15/30 - Distributed recognition, e.g. in client-server systems, for mobile phones or network applications

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INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18863337
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner Sony Group Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Tatsuhito
  • Wakasugi, Shunya

Abstract

There is provided an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program that allow for reduction in power consumption in authentication using multiple cameras. The information processing device performs camera search processing of searching for a camera suitable for authentication of a target among non-activated cameras yet to be activated, on the basis of a position and an angle of the target estimated from an image captured by an active camera which is an activated camera among multiple cameras, and activating the camera found by the search. The present technology can be applied to facial recognition systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/611 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects where the recognised objects include parts of the human body
  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

100.

PHASE MODULATION APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18864738
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-09
First Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kouyama, Yoshiaki

Abstract

A phase modulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a phase modulation device including multiple pixels and configured to modulate a phase of light from a light source; a generation section configured to generate first data on a phase modulation amount for each of the multiple pixels; and an adjustment section configured to adjust the first data to cause a phase modulation range to include a reference phase value that is based on a wavelength of light from the light source. The phase modulation device is configured to modulate the phase of light from the light source, based on the first data adjusted by the adjustment section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/133 - Constructional arrangementsOperation of liquid crystal cellsCircuit arrangements
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