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1.

Computer platform and network for enhanced search management

      
Application Number 17210642
Grant Number 11928710
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-24
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner Rakuten, Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Taylor, Jack
  • Thoma, Keith

Abstract

A computer implemented search management process and platform include USER data to build libraries of keywords used to associate merchant selections in response to queries seeking merchant products and services.

IPC Classes  ?

2.

CONTROL DEVICE, NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, AND METHOD

      
Application Number JP2020025568
Publication Number 2022/003792
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-29
Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tazume Toshiaki
  • Inuma Takayoshi

Abstract

A control device (900) is provided with an acquisition unit (910) that acquires information representing the weather related to a port, which is the location where a flight vehicle is scheduled to land, and a control unit (930) that causes a notification unit, which notifies the landing of the flight vehicle, to behave in accordance with the weather represented by the acquired information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • B64D 45/04 - Landing aids; Safety measures to prevent collision with earth's surface

3.

CONTROL DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

      
Application Number JP2020018270
Publication Number 2021/220462
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-30
Publication Date 2021-11-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

A control device (100) controls a locker comprising a storage that stores an article. In addition, the control device (100) is provided with a prohibition unit (160) that prohibits the storage from being unlocked when, by a user who performs an operation to unlock the storage, content associated with the article has not been viewed, the content has not been listened to, and/or the content has not been viewed nor listened to.

IPC Classes  ?

4.

OBJECT AREA IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, OBJECT AREA IDENTIFICATION METHOD, AND OBJECT AREA IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2020018114
Publication Number 2021/220398
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-28
Publication Date 2021-11-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Chae Yeongnam
  • Kim Mijung
  • Prakasha Preetham

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to accurately identify an area corresponding to a position where an object is present in an image. An object area identification device acquires a first frame image and a second frame image that are continuous in time. The object area identification device inputs the first frame image into a model that identifies the object in the image, and acquires position information indicating a position that is on the first frame image and affects the identification of the object in the first frame image. The object area identification device acquires motion information indicating the motion of the object in the first frame image, on the basis of the first frame image and the second frame image. The object area identification device generates area information indicating an area that is on the first frame image and corresponds to the position where the object is present, on the basis of the acquired position information and motion information.

IPC Classes  ?

5.

LEARNING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND LEARNED CONTROL MODEL

      
Application Number JP2020018278
Publication Number 2021/220467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-30
Publication Date 2021-11-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa Mitsuru
  • Takizawa Jun

Abstract

A learning system SY1 acquires control information outputted from a control model M by inputting into the control model M environment information including information about a moving body V whose position changes in a time series in the surrounding environment of an unmanned aerial vehicle P, and performs reinforcement learning on the control model M using a reward r expressing an evaluation of the result of a maneuver based on the control information in the case where the unmanned aerial vehicle P performs the maneuver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • G06N 3/06 - Physical realisation, i.e. hardware implementation of neural networks, neurons or parts of neurons

6.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2020016453
Publication Number 2021/210073
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-14
Publication Date 2021-10-21
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • De La Comble, Alois
  • Prepin, Ken

Abstract

An information processing device (1) that supplies a learning model which is sufficiently robust even when irregular input data is inputted, comprise: a data acquisition unit for learning (11) that acquires data for learning; an input channel setting unit (12) for setting, to a learning model (3) to be trained with the data for learning acquired by the data acquisition unit for learning (11), a plurality of input channels for inputting mutually different features to the learning model from the acquired data for learning; and a learning execution unit (14) for selecting, in individual learning sesssions, at least some input channels at random from the plurality of input channels set by the input channel setting unit (12), inactivating inputs to the learning model from the selected input channel and repeating training of the learning model.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

LIVENESS DETECTION USING AUDIO-VISUAL INCONSISTENCIES

      
Application Number IB2020052781
Publication Number 2021/191659
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-24
Publication Date 2021-09-30
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wasnik, Pankaj
  • Chae, Yeongnam

Abstract

Provided are a method and system for verifying a liveness detection of a user. The method includes: obtaining a video of a user speaking a phrase in response to a question or a randomly generated phrase presented to the user; inputting video data and audio data of the obtained video to a first determination model to obtain a first determination indicative of whether a mouth movement of the user is synchronized with the audio data; inputting, to a second determination model, a first input corresponding to the audio data and a second input corresponding to a predetermined phrase, to obtain a second determination indicative of whether the predetermined phrase is spoken by the user; and determining whether the first determination indicates that the mouth movement is synchronized with the audio data and whether the second determination indicates that the predetermined phrase is spoken by the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints

8.

AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2020011558
Publication Number 2021/186516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-16
Publication Date 2021-09-23
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kim Mijung
  • Chen Jinling

Abstract

When an automatic vending machine control system S detects a user attempting to open a locked door 13 of an automatic vending machine 1, the automatic vending machine control system S determines whether or not the detected user has the ability to pay, on the basis of the user's payment information. Then if it is determined that the detected user has the ability to pay, the automatic vending machine control system S performs control to unlock the locked door 13 of the automatic vending machine 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card

9.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2020001767
Publication Number 2021/149118
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-20
Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Daultani, Dinesh
  • Charron, Bruno Andre

Abstract

An information processing device (1) is provided with: a first fitness calculation unit (13) for calculating fitness using a prescribed function for each of a plurality of models that belong to a population; a virtual model generation unit (14) for selecting a plurality of models, among the plurality of models, of which the fitness calculated by the first fitness calculation unit is higher, as parent models, and generating a virtual model that outputs an output result obtained by computing the output results of the selected plurality of parent models; a second fitness calculation unit (13) for calculating the fitness of the virtual model using a prescribed function; a model replacement unit (15) for adding the virtual model to the population and deleting models having low fitness among the plurality of models belonging to the population, thereby replacing the models constituting the population; and a model extraction unit (16) for repeating the processing by the virtual model generation unit, the second fitness calculation unit, and the model replacement unit until a prescribed termination condition is reached, and extracting a model having high fitness from the population.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 40/04 - Trading; Exchange, e.g. stocks, commodities, derivatives or currency exchange
  • G06N 3/12 - Computing arrangements based on biological models using genetic models

10.

PACKAGE DELIVERY METHOD, PACKAGE DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019046007
Publication Number 2021/106045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-25
Publication Date 2021-06-03
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume, Toshiaki

Abstract

The present invention reduces the burden involved when a recipient receives a package. This package delivery method comprises: a receiving step for causing a first unmanned delivery machine to receive authentication information inputted from a user; and an unlocking step for, on the basis of the authentication information received by the first unmanned delivery machine, causing a second unmanned delivery machine to unlock a storage part that is in the second unmanned delivery machine and is for storing a package addressed to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for

11.

DELIVERY SYSTEM, DELIVERY METHOD, AND DELIVERY DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019046654
Publication Number 2021/106166
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-28
Publication Date 2021-06-03
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume, Toshiaki

Abstract

The present invention makes it possible for a user to receive a package more smoothly from an unmanned delivery machine. This delivery system includes an unmanned delivery machine that includes at least two surfaces that are provided with storage doors for receiving packages and that face different directions from each other, estimates which of the at least two surfaces is provided with a storage door for storing a package that a user is going to receive next, and on the basis of the estimated surface, adjusts the orientation of the unmanned delivery machine before the user reaches the unmanned delivery machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for

12.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019044928
Publication Number 2021/095249
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-15
Publication Date 2021-05-20
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle system, a control device and a control method, with which a load can be anchored to a linear member with more ease. An unmanned aerial vehicle system 1 of an embodiment of the present invention includes: an unmanned aerial vehicle 2 provided with a winch capable of feeding and winding up a linear member 31; a flight control unit 61 that causes the unmanned aerial vehicle 2 to take off in a state where a load T is anchored to the linear member 31 and placed on the ground; and a winding-up control unit 62 that causes the linear member 31 to be wound up by the winch 3 if, after the takeoff of the unmanned aerial vehicle 2, a winding-up condition is satisfied, such condition indicating a state where the linear member 31 can be wound up.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/12 - Releasing
  • B64D 1/22 - Taking-up articles from earth's surface
  • B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras

13.

CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLIGHT OF AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number JP2019043218
Publication Number 2021/090352
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-05
Publication Date 2021-05-14
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa Mitsuru
  • Takizawa Jun

Abstract

A first attitude estimation unit 16 estimates an attitude of a UAV 1 by performing Visual-SLAM based on a detection value detected by an imaging unit 14, and a second attitude estimation unit 17 estimates the attitude of the UAV 1 based on a detection value detected by a rotation angle detection unit 15. Then, a control unit 18 controls the attitude of the UAV 1 by using a first attitude estimation result from the first attitude estimation unit 16 and a second attitude estimation result from the second attitude estimation unit 17 at a ratio based on position information of the UAV 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 13/18 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using automatic pilot
  • B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras

14.

CONTROL DEVICE THAT CONTROLS AIRCRAFT, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019042345
Publication Number 2021/084610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-29
Publication Date 2021-05-06
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

This control device controls an aircraft that transports a transport item and that is provided with a sensor capable of measuring a ground surface temperature during flight. The control device acquires the ground surface temperature, as measured by the sensor, of a predetermined area where the transport item will be released. The control device then performs control relating to the release of the transport item, in accordance with the acquired ground surface temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 1/22 - Taking-up articles from earth's surface
  • B64C 27/08 - Helicopters with two or more rotors
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management

15.

CORE RATE GENERATION DEVICE, CORE RATE GENERATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019042745
Publication Number 2021/084676
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-31
Publication Date 2021-05-06
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ames, Matthew
  • Charron, Bruno Andre

Abstract

A core rate generation device (1) is provided with: a rate acquisition unit (12) which acquires a plurality of rates generated by each of a plurality of counter parties; a median value calculation unit (13) which calculates the median value of the entire plurality of rates of the plurality of counter parties; a difference calculation unit (13) which calculates, for each of the plurality of counter parties, the difference between each of the plurality of rates and the median value; a weight derivation unit (14) which derives a weight for each of the plurality of counter parties on the basis of the calculated differences; and a core rate generation unit (15) which assigns weights to the rates and generates a core rate for each of the plurality of counter parties.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 40/04 - Trading; Exchange, e.g. stocks, commodities, derivatives or currency exchange

16.

DOCUMENT IMAGE ANALYSIS DEVICE, DOCUMENT IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019042868
Publication Number 2021/084702
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-31
Publication Date 2021-05-06
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maggio, Simona
  • De La Comble, Alois
  • Prepin, Ken

Abstract

The present invention makes it possible to more precisely assign attributes such as a reading order to a document image. Provided is a document image analysis device (1) comprising: a document image acquisition unit (11) which acquires a document image; a region detection unit (12) which detects a plurality of regions from the document image acquired by the document image acquisition unit; a clustering unit (13) which clusters the plurality of regions detected by the region detection unit and integrates same into a cluster; and a reading order assignment unit (14) which, within the cluster obtained by integration by the clustering unit, assigns a reading order to the regions belonging to the cluster.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 40/274 - Converting codes to words; Guess-ahead of partial word inputs
  • G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation

17.

AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number JP2019040501
Publication Number 2021/074968
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-15
Publication Date 2021-04-22
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamato Takumi

Abstract

The present invention provides an aircraft that can generate a sound for warding off wild animals while limiting power consumption. An aircraft 1, 1A, 1B, 1C according to the present invention is provided with: a rotor 20 which generates an airflow for lift; and a sound generation mechanism 40, 40A, 40B, 40C which comprises opening sections 41, 43, 41A, 41B, 44B, 41C and by which a sound for warding off wild animals is generated by air flowing into the opening sections 41, 43, 41A, 41B, 44B, 41C due to the airflow generated by the rotor 20.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • A01M 29/16 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using sound waves

18.

PROCESSING SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT THAT CAN FLY UNMANNED, AND DUST STATE ESTIMATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019039678
Publication Number 2021/070253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-08
Publication Date 2021-04-15
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

A flight system includes an aircraft that comprises a sensor and that can fly unmanned. The flight system estimates the state of dust in a planned destination area based on sensing data obtained by observing the planned destination area of the aircraft from the flight position of the aircraft using the sensor, and controls the aircraft based on that estimation result.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • B64C 13/18 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using automatic pilot
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/16 - Dropping or releasing powdered, liquid or gaseous matter, e.g. for fire-fighting
  • B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freight; Equipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like

19.

PROCESSING SYSTEM, UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, AND FLIGHT ROUTE DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019039767
Publication Number 2021/070274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-09
Publication Date 2021-04-15
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

A UAV1a is configured to comprise a dust sensor 16 and a dust proofing function 17, and based on the amount of dust detected by the dust sensor 16 during flight by the UAV1a, a flight route is determined for which a different UAV1b not comprising a dust proofing function is less susceptible to dust.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • B64C 39/00 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

20.

CONTROL DEVICE, MOBILE BODY, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019038011
Publication Number 2021/059458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-26
Publication Date 2021-04-01
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

A control device (500) comprising a selection unit (550) that, while a first mobile body housing a first article is present at a receiving location where the first article and a second article are received and once a second mobile body housing the second article arrives at the receiving location, selects either the first mobile body or the second mobile body as a remaining mobile body to house the first and second articles and remain at the receiving location and selects the other as a departing mobile body that will leave the receiving location. In addition, the control device (500) comprises a storage control unit (560) that: specifies the first article or the second article housed in the selected departing mobile body as a transshipment article to be transshipped from the departing mobile body to the remaining mobile body; and causes the specified transshipment article to be stored in the remaining mobile body. The control device (500) also comprises a travel control unit (540) that removes the departing mobile body from the receiving location once the transshipment article has been stored in the remaining mobile body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for

21.

SEARCH SYSTEM, SEARCH METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019038290
Publication Number 2021/059513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
Publication Date 2021-04-01
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kaneko, Kosuke

Abstract

A search means (101) of a search system (1) connected to a terminal (30) via a network executes a search on the basis of a search condition inputted from the terminal (30). An assessment means (102) assesses the availability of stock of each item on the basis of stock information of each of a plurality of items included in the search result of the search means (101). An advertisement acquisition means (104) acquires, on the basis of the result of assessment by the assessment means (102), at least one advertisement of an item which satisfies the search condition and for which stock is available. A display control means (105) causes at least one item for which stock is available, within the search result, and at least one advertisement to be displayed on a search result screen.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/9035 - Filtering based on additional data, e.g. user or group profiles

22.

CARGO PORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, CARGO PORT MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019036611
Publication Number 2021/053762
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-18
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume, Toshiaki

Abstract

The invention improves the efficiency of cargo port and unmanned aircraft use. The cargo port management system includes: an acquisition means (51) that acquires the destination for cargo transported by an unmanned aircraft entering a facility having a plurality of cargo ports for receiving cargo and a plurality of destinations; a port selection means (55) that selects, after the unmanned aircraft has departed for the facility, a cargo port where the unmanned aircraft is to deliver the cargo from the plurality of cargo ports on the basis of the cargo destination; and a guidance means (57) that transmits, to the unmanned aircraft, information for guiding the unmanned aircraft to the selected cargo port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
  • A47G 29/12 - Mail or newspaper receptacles, e.g. letter-boxes; Openings in doors or the like for delivering mail or newspapers

23.

LEARNING MODEL APPLICATION SYSTEM, LEARNING MODEL APPLICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019035376
Publication Number 2021/048902
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-09
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tomoda, Kyosuke

Abstract

A calculation means (302) of a learning model application system (S) calculates a plurality of feature quantities on the basis of learning data that is to be used to train a learning model. A selection means (201) selects at least one of the plurality of feature quantities on the basis of the influence of each of the feature quantities on the learning model. An application means (202) applies a trained learning model that has been trained on the basis of the feature quantities selected by the selection means (201). On the basis of the feature quantities selected by the selection means (201), a setting means (203) establishes settings related to the calculation of feature quantities to be inputted into the trained learning model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 21/55 - Detecting local intrusion or implementing counter-measures

24.

UNCREWED FLIGHT DEVICE, PACKAGE-DROPPING DEVICE, AND PACKAGE-CONVEYING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019034651
Publication Number 2021/044528
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-03
Publication Date 2021-03-11
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inuma Takayoshi
  • Lee Kenichi
  • Miyake Nobuyuki

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a flight device having a relatively light weight, and with which a package can be dropped from a flight body hovering in the air. An uncrewed flight device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a flight body 10 that can be flown without crew, and a package-dropping device 20 attached to the flight body 10, the package-dropping device 20 dropping a package T from the flight body 10, and the package-dropping device 20 having: a linear-member-holding part 21 that holds at least the other end side of a linear member S, one end of which is connected to the package T; and a speed-restricting mechanism 22 that restricts the pullout speed of a linear member S from the linear-member-holding part 21 due to the weight of the package T.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/12 - Releasing

25.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2019033175
Publication Number 2021/038666
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-23
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamato Takumi

Abstract

The present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle that can reliably scare away an object being monitored. An unmanned aerial vehicle 1 according to the present invention includes: a main body 11; an arm part 12 extending from the main body 11 and supporting rotary blades 13; a first energized part 31 supported by the arm part 12 and to which a voltage is applied; a second energized part 32 supported by the arm part 12 with a space from the first energized part 31 and to which a relatively lower voltage than the first energized part 31 is applied; and a control device 100 for controlling energization of the first energized part 31 and the second energized part 32.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

26.

OPERATION SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number JP2019034135
Publication Number 2021/038834
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-30
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa, Mitsuru
  • Takizawa, Jun

Abstract

Provided is an operation simulation system for an unmanned aircraft, the system enabling operational training in an environment similar to an actual environment. Provided is an operation simulation system for an unmanned aircraft, the system including: an operation data acquiring unit for acquiring operation data of a virtual unmanned aircraft operated by a trainee; a simulation unit for calculating the current position in an actual space of the virtual unmanned aircraft on the basis of geographical space data of the actual space and the operation data; and a display unit for generating an image of the virtual unmanned aircraft so that the virtual unmanned aircraft is visually recognizable at the current position in the actual space, and displaying the image to the trainee.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 9/08 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft for teaching control of aircraft, e.g. Link trainer
  • G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass

27.

LEARNING SYSTEM, LEARNING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019033910
Publication Number 2021/038793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-29
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Lan, Cheng-Chou

Abstract

An acquisition means (101) of a learning system (S) acquires instructor data to be learned by a learning model. A learning means (102) repeatedly executes learning of a learning model on the basis of the instructor data. The learning means (102) quantizes parameters of a portion of the layers of the learning model to execute the learning and then quantizes the parameters of the other layers of the learning model to execute learning.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

CONTROL DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019034225
Publication Number 2021/038854
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-30
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

A control device (200) is provided with: a traveling body control unit (230) for causing a traveling body to travel in a target area; an acquisition unit (210) for acquiring state information indicating the state of a surface on the target area during traveling of the traveling body in the target area; and a determination unit (240) for determining whether or not a flying body can land on the target area, on the basis of the acquired state information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 45/04 - Landing aids; Safety measures to prevent collision with earth's surface
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64F 1/18 - Visual or acoustic landing aids
  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data

29.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019032409
Publication Number 2021/033256
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-20
Publication Date 2021-02-25
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa Mitsuru
  • Takizawa Jun

Abstract

An unmanned aircraft system S specifies a landing point candidate as a candidate of an emergency landing point for causing a UAV1 which flies toward a destination point to make an emergency landing at a point other than the destination point, and calculates a collection cost which relates to a collection route candidate connecting a reference point and the landing point candidate and is used to decide the emergency landing point or the collection route connecting the reference point and the emergency landing point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data
  • B64C 39/00 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

30.

MANAGEMENT DEVICE, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2019031340
Publication Number 2021/024450
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-08
Publication Date 2021-02-11
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume, Toshiaki

Abstract

A management device (100) for managing a flight route in which a plurality of unmanned aircrafts (300) are flying, the management device (100) including: a communication unit (103) for acquiring sensing results of an obstacle from a first unmanned aircraft (300) having an obstacle sensing function; and an evaluation unit (104) for generating evaluation data of a flight route according to the sensing results in order to select an unmanned aircraft (300) that is allowed to fly the flight route.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2019029701
Publication Number 2021/019655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-29
Publication Date 2021-02-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Lee Kenichi

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle for which the fall speed is reduced even when rotor blades are stopped and for which the possibility of contact with a building or the like is also reduced. The unmanned aerial vehicle 1 according to the present invention comprises: a body 11; arms 12 serving as a plurality of support portions which extend from the body 11 and support rotary blades 13; a cloth member 51 that is held in a standby state, folded on the body 11 side; and deployment mechanisms 60 that are disposed on the arms 12 and that moves a part of the cloth member 51 in a direction away from the body 11, thereby expanding the cloth member 51 in the standby state between the arms in a plan view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 27/08 - Helicopters with two or more rotors

32.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION CODE GENERATION SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION CODE GENERATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019028677
Publication Number 2021/014537
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-22
Publication Date 2021-01-28
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Nakazawa Mitsuru

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to make it possible for a person to easily determine whether or not an information code has been substituted. On the basis of original information (340) obtained by capturing and decoding an image of an optically readable information code (210), an information processing device (1) acquires first class information (350) indicating a class into which the object visually represented by first visual information (220) is classified, said first visual information (220) being to be displayed together with the information code (210). When second visual information (220) is displayed together with the information code (210) and, as a result, an image of the second visual information (220) is captured together with an image of the information code (210), the information processing device (1) acquires second class information (360) indicating a class into which the object visually represented by the second visual information (220) is classified. The information processing device (1) compares the first class information (350) with the second class information (360). On the basis of the result of the comparison, the information processing device (1) controls the execution of a prescribed process that uses the original information (340).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

33.

INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019028089
Publication Number 2021/009871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-17
Publication Date 2021-01-21
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Harvey James Brian
  • Scott Jordan Cotter
  • Copeland Michael Joseph
  • Sarnaik Shreya Jagdishrao
  • Milewski Robert J.
  • Shinde Sneha Rupesh
  • Mikami Yoann
  • Yuki Shun

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide: an information providing system in which an information providing device can provide information personalized for a user thereof without an input of user identification information to the information providing device; and an information providing method. A server device receives, from a terminal device having acquired device identification information for identifying the information providing device, device identification information and user identification information for identifying a user. The server device transmits information for the user identified by the user identification information to the information providing device identified by the device identification information. The information providing device receives the information for the user. The information providing device performs information provision on the basis of the information for the user.

IPC Classes  ?

34.

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

      
Application Number JP2019025873
Publication Number 2020/261546
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-28
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chae, Yeongnam

Abstract

A captured image acquisition means (201) of an information processing device (20) acquires a captured image captured by an image capture means (25) capable of capturing a given image including prescribed information. A reference means (202) refers to a storage means (200) for storing the given image captured in the past in association with information extracted from the given image in the past. A determination means (207) determines whether the given image captured in the past appears in the captured image. If the given image captured in the past appears in the captured image, a process execution means (211) executes a prescribed process on the basis of the information associated with the given image.

IPC Classes  ?

35.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019025984
Publication Number 2020/261579
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-28
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Naganuma, Yoshito
  • Akashika, Hideki

Abstract

The present invention enables value migration between a first and a second IC chip differing in file structure to be performed easily. For this purpose, communication is performed to the first IC chip that manages in a first file structure and a first value stored in the first IC chip is loaded. Then, a second value converted from the first value in order to be stored in the second IC chip that manages values in a second file structure different from the first file structure is managed. This second value is written to the second IC chip performing communication thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 20/06 - Private payment circuits, e.g. involving electronic currency used only among participants of a common payment scheme
  • G06Q 20/38 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols - Details thereof
  • G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentials; Review and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists

36.

FRAUD DEDUCTION SYSTEM, FRAUD DEDUCTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019025365
Publication Number 2020/261425
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-26
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tomoda, Kyosuke

Abstract

A relevancy information acquisition means (104c) of a fraud deduction system (S) acquires relevancy information regarding the relevancy between one service and another service. A comparison result acquisition means (105c) acquires a result of comparison between user information about a target user in the one service and user information about fraudulent users or authorized users in another service. A deduction means (106c) deduces fraud of the target user on the basis of the relevancy information and the comparison result.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

FRAUD DEDUCTION SYSTEM, FRAUD DEDUCTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019025366
Publication Number 2020/261426
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-26
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tomoda, Kyosuke

Abstract

A storage means (100c) of a fraud deduction system (S) stores a learning model in which learning has been performed on relationships between: a result of comparison between user information about users in one service and user information about fraudulent users or authorized users in another service; and the presence/absence of fraud in the one service. A comparison result acquisition means (104c) acquires a result of comparison between user information about a target user in the one service and user information about fraudulent users or authorized users in another service. An output acquisition means (105c) acquires output of the learning model on the basis of the comparison result. A deduction means (106c) deduces fraud of the target user on the basis of the output of the learning model.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

CONTROL DEVICE, UNMANNED MOBILE MACHINE, AND METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019025537
Publication Number 2020/261470
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-27
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

A control device (100) comprises an acquisition unit (110) that acquires transport article information indicating characteristics of an article being transported, and a generation unit (130) that generates transport control information to cause an unmanned mobile machine to transport an article on the basis of the characteristics expressed by the acquired transport article information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
  • B64C 13/18 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using automatic pilot
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

39.

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, AUTHENTICATION DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019025872
Publication Number 2020/261545
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-28
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chae, Yeongnam

Abstract

According to the present invention, an authentication means (101) of an authentication system (S) performs authentication on the basis of input authentication information. A determination means (102) determines, on the basis of the input authentication information, whether or not a plurality of users who may succeed in the authentication exist. An input requesting means (104) requests, when it is determined that the plurality of users exist, an input of additional authentication information based on a difference in user information between the plurality of users. An additional authentication means (105) performs additional authentication on the basis of the input additional authentication information.

IPC Classes  ?

40.

LEARNING DEVICE, CLASSIFICATION DEVICE, LEARNING METHOD, CLASSIFICATION METHOD, LEARNING PROGRAM, AND CLASSIFICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019021679
Publication Number 2020/240809
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-31
Publication Date 2020-12-03
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Rao Kobagapu Bhaskar
  • Chae Yeongnam

Abstract

An objective of the present invention is to automatically increase images for learning and improve classification precision, and to generate a model for classifying each of a plurality of objects present in the images. This learning device acquires a plurality of images from a storage device. The learning device trains a feature extraction unit using the plurality of images. The learning device causes the trained characteristic extraction unit to output respective feature maps of one or more of the plurality of images. For each of the one or more of the images, the learning device inputs the outputted feature maps into a coordinate estimation unit and causes the coordinate estimation unit to output at least one set of coordinates of a region of a portion wherein the objects are present in the images. For each of the one or more of the images, the learning device extracts, from the images, images of the portions indicated by the outputted coordinates. The learning device further trains the trained feature extraction unit using the extracted images.

IPC Classes  ?

41.

LEARNING DEVICE, CLASSIFICATION DEVICE, LEARNING METHOD, CLASSIFICATION METHOD, LEARNING PROGRAM, AND CLASSIFICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019021678
Publication Number 2020/240808
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-31
Publication Date 2020-12-03
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Chae Yeongnam
  • Rao Kobagapu Bhaskar

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to generate a model for enhancing the accuracy of estimating coordinates of a plurality of objects in an image, even when a comparatively smaller amount of coordinate data is used. With respect to each of a plurality of images, this learning device acquires, from a storage, first training data including an image, each class of one or more objects reflected in the image, and the number of objects. The learning device trains, by using the first training data, a feature extraction unit, a class estimation unit, and an object number estimation unit. With respect to each of smaller number of images than the number of the plurality of images, the learning device acquires, from the storage, second training data including an image, coordinates of each of the one or more objects. The learning device causes the trained feature extraction unit to output a feature map of the image, which is included in the second training data, and trains a coordinate estimation unit by using the feature map and the coordinates included in the second training data.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

ILLICIT ACTIVITY INFERENCE SYSTEM, ILLICIT ACTIVITY INFERENCE METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019021771
Publication Number 2020/240834
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-31
Publication Date 2020-12-03
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Nakazawa, Mitsuru

Abstract

An item information acquisition means (105) of a illicit activity inference system (S) acquires item information pertaining to an item. A mark identification means (106) identifies a mark on the item on the basis of the item information. A classification identification means (108) identifies the classification of the item on the basis of the item information. An inference means (109) infers illicity activity in relation to the item on the basis of the identified mark and the identified classification.

IPC Classes  ?

43.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, AERIAL VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND TRANSPORT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019017745
Publication Number 2020/217417
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-25
Publication Date 2020-10-29
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inuma Takayoshi
  • Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of preventing a transported item from falling unintentionally. An unmanned aerial vehicle 1 according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: an aerial vehicle body 2 capable of flying; a hoist 3 provided in the aerial vehicle body 2 and capable of letting out and reeling in a wire member 31 which can be connected to a transported item T at a tip of the wire member 31; and a fall prevention mechanism 4 provided in the aerial vehicle body 2 and capable of holding the transported item T which has been disconnected from the wire member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 1/22 - Taking-up articles from earth's surface
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

44.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, AERIAL VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND TRANSPORT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019018081
Publication Number 2020/217497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-26
Publication Date 2020-10-29
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamato Takumi

Abstract

The present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle that can easily connect a transported item to a tip of a wire member hanging down from an aerial vehicle body. An unmanned aerial vehicle 1 according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: an aerial vehicle body 2 capable of flying; a hoist 3 provided in the aerial vehicle body 2 and capable of letting out and reeling in a wire member 31; an attraction member 4, provided on a tip of the wire member 31, that produces magnetic attraction force with an attachment part F which is provided on the transported item T and exhibits ferromagnetism; and a holding mechanism 5 that holds the transported item T in a state where the attraction member 4 and the attachment part F are coupled by the magnetic attraction force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 1/22 - Taking-up articles from earth's surface
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

45.

DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number JP2019016458
Publication Number 2020/213088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-17
Publication Date 2020-10-22
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Iwase Hiroaki

Abstract

According to the present invention, a sensor unit (105) included in a display device (100) detects a change in the orientation of a display (104) included in the display device (100) in a real space. A display control device implemented by a control unit (101) changes the line-of-sight direction in the virtual space in which a plurality of objects are stationary or moving, according to the detected change in orientation, and generates an image representing the virtual space observed in the line-of-sight direction. The generated image is displayed on the display (104). Here, the display control device implemented by the control unit (101) identifies an object of interest from among a plurality of objects, changes the observation position in the direction opposite to the direction in which the line-of-sight direction has changed, centering on the object of interest, and generates an image representing a state in which the virtual space is observed in the line-of-sight direction from the observation position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G09G 5/38 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory with means for controlling the display position

46.

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, AUTHENTICATION TERMINAL, USER TERMINAL, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019015637
Publication Number 2020/208745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-10
Publication Date 2020-10-15
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chae, Yeongnam

Abstract

The authentication means (102) of an authentication system (S) performs authentication on the basis of authentication information acquired utilizing an authentication terminal (30) and authentication information registered in a storage means (100) in association with the identification information of a user present in the vicinity of the authentication terminal (30). A possibility determination means (103) determines whether or not it is possible that one user is authenticated as another user when there is a plurality of users in the vicinity of the authentication terminal (30). A limiting means (104) limits the success of authentication when it has been determined that such a possibility exists.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication

47.

SETTLEMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM, SETTLEMENT PROCESSING DEVICE, AND SETTLEMENT PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019015512
Publication Number 2020/208720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-09
Publication Date 2020-10-15
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamato Takumi
  • Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

If closing of a door 12 of a vending machine 1 is detected after opening of the door 12 is detected, a settlement processing system S executes settlement processing for a product taken out by a user on the basis of the user's settlement information. If it is detected that the user is away from the vending machine 1 with no detection of closing of the door 12 of the vending machine 1 after opening of the door 12 is detected, the settlement processing system S executes settlement processing for a product taken out by the user on the basis of the user's settlement information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 20/18 - Payment architectures involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions

48.

POLYGON DETECTION DEVICE, POLYGON DETECTION METHOD, AND POLYGON DETECTION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019015617
Publication Number 2020/208742
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-10
Publication Date 2020-10-15
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chae Yeongnam

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a polygon detection device, a polygon detection method, and a polygon detection program for accurately detecting, from an image, a polygon that is similar to a reference polygon. This polygon detection device acquires the ratio of the lengths of the sides of a reference polygon included in the external form of a predetermined object. The polygon detection device includes an image acquisition means for acquiring a photographic image of the predetermined object and detects line segments from an acquired photographic image. The polygon detection device forms at least one polygon on the basis of the detected line segments. The polygon detection device specifies, from the formed polygon, a polygon corresponding to the reference polygon on the basis of the degree of similarity between the ratio of the lengths of the sides of the formed polygon and the ratio of the lengths of the sides of the acquired reference polygon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes

49.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, USER TERMINAL, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019015638
Publication Number 2020/208746
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-10
Publication Date 2020-10-15
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chae, Yeongnam

Abstract

A position information acquisition means (207) of a wireless communication system (S) acquires position information on the position of a wireless communication means (23B). A location information acquisition means (208) acquires location information on a location where the energized states of the wireless communication means (23B) are switched. A switching means (209) switches the energized states of the wireless communication means (23B) on the basis of the position information and the location information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements
  • H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
  • H04W 84/10 - Small scale networks; Flat hierarchical networks
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
  • H04W 88/06 - Terminal devices adapted for operation in multiple networks, e.g. multi-mode terminals

50.

USER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, USER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019014007
Publication Number 2020/202255
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-29
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sim, Soobo

Abstract

According to the present invention, a change in user information is more easily detected. This user information management system: acquires (S203), from a terminal, specific information that specifies registration data including a hash value based on a past attribute value of one or each of a plurality of attributes of a user as specific information that specifies any one among a plurality of pieces of registration data stored in a storage on a network; acquires (S201) an attribute value of the one or each of the plurality of attributes of the user; generates (S406) a hash value based on the acquired attribute value for the one or each of the plurality of attributes; acquires (S403) registration data from the storage on the basis of the specific information; and compares (S407), for the attribute of which hash value is included in the acquired registration data and for which the attribute value is acquired, the generated hash value with the acquired hash value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/28 - Databases characterised by their database models, e.g. relational or object models
  • G06F 16/174 - Redundancy elimination performed by the file system
  • G06F 16/178 - Techniques for file synchronisation in file systems
  • G06F 16/383 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

51.

ELECTRON MONEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number JP2019014165
Publication Number 2020/202311
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-29
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Son Hyojung
  • Nakamura Yoshiko

Abstract

According to the present invention, a terminal establishes a first near field communication with a first medium, and reads first identification information (S191). After the first near field communication is disconnected, the terminal establishes second near field communication with a second medium and reads second identification information (S192). A server determines a deposit condition pertaining to the first medium having the first identification information, a withdrawal condition pertaining to the second medium having the second identification information, and a condition of a transition from the second medium to the first medium. If all is satisfied, when the terminal withdraws a value from the second medium through the second near field communication (S193), information about the value is correspondingly recorded in the first medium (S194). When an arbitrary terminal establishes third near field communication with the first medium (S195), the information correspondingly recorded in the first medium is acquired (S196), and the arbitrary terminal deposits a value pertaining to the acquired information to the first medium through the third near field communication (S197).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 20/06 - Private payment circuits, e.g. involving electronic currency used only among participants of a common payment scheme
  • G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
  • G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentials; Review and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists

52.

LEARNING SYSTEM, LEARNING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019014212
Publication Number 2020/202327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-29
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tomoda, Kyosuke

Abstract

A first classification means (102) of a learning system (S) performs data-related classification on the basis of a machine learning model. A second classification means (103) performs data-related classification on the basis of a prescribed rule. A determination means (104) determines whether or not a rule is to be learned, on the basis of statistical information relating to data that satisfies the rule. A learning means (106) performs a learning process on a rule which is to be learned as determined by the determination means (104).

IPC Classes  ?

53.

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT AND WATERPROOF CONTAINER

      
Application Number JP2019012969
Publication Number 2020/194533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-26
Publication Date 2020-10-01
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamato, Takumi
  • Lee, Kenichi

Abstract

This waterproof container (50) has: a container body (52) having an opening (56) on a bottom surface while an unmanned aircraft is landed; a waterproof door (58) attached to the container body (52) so as to open to the outside and close the opening (56); an elastic seal (70) interposed between the container body (52) and the waterproof door (58) for closing the waterproof door (58) in a liquid tight manner; a first door closing mechanism (92) that holds the waterproof door (58) in a first closed door state; and a second door closing mechanism (94) that inhibits movement of the waterproof door (58) in a door opening direction in a second door closed state in which the waterproof door (58) is pressed in a direction to resist the elastic force of the elastic seal (70) from the first door closed state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64C 1/22 - Other structures integral with fuselages to facilitate loading
  • B64D 1/08 - Dropping, ejecting, or releasing articles the articles being load-carrying devices
  • B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freight; Equipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like

54.

UNMANNED FLIGHT DEVICE AND TRANSPORT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019013774
Publication Number 2020/194707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-28
Publication Date 2020-10-01
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamato Takumi

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an unmanned flight device such that, when there is an abnormality in the flight body, the abnormality can be quickly reported to a person below. An unmanned flight device 1 according to the present invention comprises: a flight body 2 that can fly unmanned; a linear member 3 suspended from the flight body 2 that holds, at a bottom end, a transport object T; a contact detection unit 6 that detects contact with the transport object T or the linear member 3; and a separation unit 7 that separates the transport object T or the linear member 3 on the basis of the detection result of the contact detection unit 6.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/12 - Releasing
  • B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freight; Equipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like

55.

LANDING MANAGEMENT DEVICE, LANDING MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND LANDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2019012788
Publication Number 2020/194495
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-26
Publication Date 2020-10-01
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Zhou Qingnan
  • Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

This landing management device, on the basis of information on an unmanned aerial vehicle landing in a predetermined landing area, sets in the landing area, a partition in which a part of the landing area is virtually divided, and transmits to a control device, landing control information for landing the unmanned aerial vehicle in the partial area corresponding to the partition. The control device controls the landing of the unmanned aerial vehicle on the basis of the landing control information received from the landing management device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data

56.

CONSIGNMENT SORTING DEVICE AND CONSIGNMENT SORTING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019012968
Publication Number 2020/194532
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-26
Publication Date 2020-10-01
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Zhou, Qingnan
  • Tazume, Toshiaki

Abstract

When a first holder (40) and a second holder (42) are at a pair of intermediate positions (MP): a belt (38) bridges across the first holder (40) and the second holder (42) and crosses a work area (24); and a parcel (22) is between the belt (38) and one selected handover section (54). The first holder (40) and the second holder (42) approach each other when approaching a pair of final positions (FP) from the pair of intermediate positions (MP). The belt (38) is configured so as to pull the parcel (22) in the direction of the selected handover section (54), by being drawn into the first holder (40) and the second holder (42) by a retractor (44).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines

57.

DELIVERY SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, DELIVERY METHOD, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019009637
Publication Number 2020/183557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-11
Publication Date 2020-09-17
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

When a UGV1 arrives at the delivery destination, this delivery system S: performs a process of authenticating at least one among the UGV1 and an article delivered by the UGV1; and performs the opening/closing control of a first receiving port, into which the article is received, at the delivery destination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management

58.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018047480
Publication Number 2020/136703
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-25
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tazume, Toshiaki
  • Mizukami, Hayato
  • Zhou, Qingnan

Abstract

According to the present invention, a detection means (400) of an unmanned aerial vehicle control system (1) detects an object at a location where at least one of landing and takeoff of an unmanned aerial vehicle (20) is performed. A type specifying means (101) specifies the type of the object, on the basis of the detection result of the detection means (400). A restriction means (104) restricts at least one of landing and takeoff of the unmanned aerial vehicle (20), on the basis of the type specified by the type specifying means (101).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • B64C 13/18 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using automatic pilot
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 45/04 - Landing aids; Safety measures to prevent collision with earth's surface
  • B64F 1/36 - Other airport installations

59.

PLACEMENT LOCATION DETERMINATION METHOD, TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018047516
Publication Number 2020/136711
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-25
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa Mitsuru
  • Iwase Hiroaki

Abstract

A transportation system S identifies the attributes of ground in a transportation destination area on the basis of sensing data obtained by sensing of the ground performed by a UAV1 that transports an article, or a different UAV1, during flight, and determines all or part of the area of the ground as the location where the article is to be placed on the basis of the identified attributes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64C 13/20 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using radiated signals
  • B64D 1/02 - Dropping, ejecting, or releasing articles
  • B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freight; Equipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like

60.

CARGO RECEIVING AND STORING DEVICE AND CARGO RECEIVING AND STORING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2018047773
Publication Number 2020/136742
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-26
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tazume, Toshiaki
  • Zhou, Qingnan

Abstract

This cargo receiving and storing device (10) has: a stage (26) for unloading a cargo (14) carried by an unmanned aircraft (12); storages (32) for storing the cargo (14), the storages being adjacent to the stage (26), and having a plurality of storage spaces (36) aligned at least in the vertical direction; a lifter (46) for raising and lowering the stage (26); a pusher (52) that is movable so as to push the cargo (14) on the stage (26); and an actuator (62) for moving the pusher (52). The lifter (46) is controlled so as to lower the stage (26) from an unloading position (48) of the cargo (14) to a storing position (50) corresponding to one selected from among the plurality of accommodating spaces (36). The actuator (62) is controlled so as to move the pusher (52) horizontally in order to slide the cargo (14) toward the one selected from among the plurality of accommodating spaces (36).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47G 29/12 - Mail or newspaper receptacles, e.g. letter-boxes; Openings in doors or the like for delivering mail or newspapers
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64F 1/12 - Anchoring
  • B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical
  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for

61.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, ALARM, AIRCRAFT AND ALARM RELEASE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018047803
Publication Number 2020/136752
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-26
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Lee Kenichi

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle which, during an emergency of the aircraft, can quickly alert the people below of the emergency. This unmanned aerial vehicle 1 is provided with: an aircraft 2 which can fly unmanned; an emergency situation recognition unit 3 which recognizes an emergency situation, which is determined when the aircraft can no longer fly; and an alarm 4 which is held on the aircraft and which, if the emergency situation detection unit has detected an emergency situation, separates from the aircraft and alerts the surroundings of the emergency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 25/20 - Releasing of crash-position indicators
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 17/80 - Parachutes in association with aircraft, e.g. for braking thereof
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for

62.

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, AUTHENTICATION DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018047906
Publication Number 2020/136763
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-26
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chae, Yeongnam

Abstract

A registration means (105) of an authentication system (S) registers, in a storage means, first authentication information and second authentication information for each user. A first authentication means (101) performs first authentication on the basis of the similarity between input first authentication information and the registered first authentication information. A second authentication means (102) performs second authentication on the basis of whether input second authentication information is identical to the registered second authentication information. A restriction means (104) restricts the same second authentication information from being registered for a plurality of users for which the first authentication information is similar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/46 - Structures or tools for the administration of authentication by designing passwords or checking the strength of passwords
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints

63.

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number JP2018048145
Publication Number 2020/136803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-27
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamato, Takumi

Abstract

This unmanned aircraft has: a cargo carrier (12) including a plurality of vertical members (14) that have variable relative horizontal positions and horizontally surround a cargo (16) to prevent the same from being falling; and a plurality of rotary wings (10) having variable relative horizontal positions. The relative positions of the plurality of vertical members (14) and the relative positions of the rotary wings (10) are variable. The cargo carrier (12) is configured to have a variable horizontal shape according to the relative positions of the plurality of vertical members (14). The variations in the relative positions of the plurality of rotary wings (10) due to an actuator (22) are linked with the shape of the cargo carrier (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/08 - Dropping, ejecting, or releasing articles the articles being load-carrying devices

64.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2018048146
Publication Number 2020/136804
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-27
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Lee, Kenichi

Abstract

This unmanned aerial vehicle is provided with propellers (10) for generating a downward air current, a payload carrier (14), and multiple wheels (26) which are arranged such that the payload carrier (14) is freestanding. The payload carrier (14) includes multiple vertical members (16) around a payload (18) in the horizontal direction to prevent dropping, multiple supports (20) which support the weight of the payload (18) in multiple positions, and a connector (26) which holds the multiple vertical members (16) so as to enable relative horizontal movement. Each of the multiple supports (20) is fixed to one corresponding vertical member (16). Each of the multiple wheels (26) is attached to one corresponding vertical member (16). Relative horizontal movement of the multiple vertical members (16) becomes possible in a state in which the multiple wheels (26) have contacted the ground. Separation of the payload (18) from the multiple supports (20) becomes possible through the relative horizontal movement of the multiple vertical members (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/12 - Releasing

65.

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

      
Application Number JP2018048160
Publication Number 2020/136809
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-27
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujita Satoshi
  • Deeb Zulfikar

Abstract

An objective of the present invention is to provide an environment which enables issued rewards to be used in different economic regions while eliminating the liability of a user being put at a disadvantage due to the difference between the exchange rate at the time of redemption and the exchange rate at the time of use. To this end, this information processing device is configured to be provided with: an information acquisition unit which acquires, from a value management device, information associated with identification information of a user using a terminal device regarding values by region corresponding to currency values by region; a rate setting unit which successively acquires exchange rate information and sets an exchange rate for the values between the regions; an information transmission unit which, on the basis of the values by region acquired by the information acquisition unit, transmits information regarding values usable by the user as information necessary for the terminal device to present a payment processing screen for an e-commerce transaction denominated in the currency of a first region between the terminal device and a service server; and a value processing unit which, in response to a request made for the use of the value of a second region other than the first region by a user operation using the payment processing screen, converts the value of the second region to be used to the currency value of the first region at the exchange rate at a prescribed time point and carries out a process for allocating the converted currency value to the payment amount of the e-commerce transaction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising

66.

AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018048215
Publication Number 2020/136822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-27
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kusumi, Jin
  • Miyake, Norihisa

Abstract

In order to appropriately allocate airspace when allocating airspace to an unmanned aerial vehicle, an authorization level acquisition means (112) in this airspace management system (10) obtains an authorization level for unmanned aerial vehicle operation, for each unmanned aerial vehicle (300). An airspace level acquisition means (114) obtains an airspace level indicating a range where the authorization level is permitted in the airspace, for each airspace occupying a set range. A determination means (122) determines that the unmanned aerial vehicle can fly in a given airspace, on the basis of the authorization level and the airspace level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

67.

LOGISTICS SYSTEM, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, AND CARGO MANAGEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2018048258
Publication Number 2020/136832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-27
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lee, Kenichi
  • Tazume, Toshiaki

Abstract

A holding means (44) of this logistics system (S) holds cargo (C) to which a readable medium (T) is attached, the readable medium (T) including cargo identification information. A reading means (45) reads the readable medium (T) when cargo (C) is held by the holding means (44). A transmission means (402) transmits the cargo identification information and unmanned aircraft identification information when the readable medium (T) is read by the reading means (45). A storage control means (101) causes a storage means to store the cargo identification information and the unmanned aircraft identification information transmitted by the transmission means (402) in association with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/22 - Taking-up articles from earth's surface

68.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018048321
Publication Number 2020/136844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-27
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

This information processing device (10, 310) comprises: an information acquisition unit which acquires delivery scheduled package information regarding a package to be delivered to the user, and movement information regarding the movement of the user to a first point; and an information generation unit which, on the basis of the movement information, generates reception method information indicating a reception method for the user to receive the package related to the delivery scheduled package information, during a time between the acquisition of the movement information and the arrival of the user at the first point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management

69.

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

      
Application Number JP2018048344
Publication Number 2020/136847
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-27
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura, Koichi
  • Yoshimura, Takeshi

Abstract

Provided is an environment such that, while reducing a workload on a store worker involved in a payment process, an appropriate payment process can be carried out. To this end, this information processing device comprises: an information acquisition unit which acquires order identification information with which an order by a party placing an order can be identified; a transmission unit which transmits the order identification information as information for payment; a print control unit which causes a print process to be executed of a print object whereby the order identification information can be identified; and an invalidation command unit which, if an additional order by the party placing the order is accepted, issues to another information processing device an invalidation command to invalidate the order identification information such that the payment cannot be made which relates to the order identification information of the order by the same party placing the order and which is treated as unpaid.

IPC Classes  ?

70.

ELECTRONIC VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC VALUE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018048606
Publication Number 2020/136910
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-28
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Charron, Bruno Andre

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electronic value which is internationally utilizable, and the monetary value of which, when exchanged with a really existing currency, hardly swings up and down wildly. This electronic value management system acquires a first monetary appraised value in a first currency having been appraised regarding an electronic value which is issued pertaining to the first currency and is currently circulating, acquires a second monetary appraised value in a second currency having been appraised regarding an electronic value which is issued pertaining to the second currency and is currently circulating, and calculates an exchange rate of the first currency with the electronic value on the basis of the first monetary appraised value, the second monetary appraised value, an exchange rate between the first currency and the second currency, and the total amount of the currently circulating electronic value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 40/04 - Trading; Exchange, e.g. stocks, commodities, derivatives or currency exchange
  • G06Q 20/06 - Private payment circuits, e.g. involving electronic currency used only among participants of a common payment scheme

71.

ELECTRONIC VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC VALUE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2019043105
Publication Number 2020/137163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-01
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Charron, Bruno Andre

Abstract

The present invention simplifies systems that use electronic value that can be used in a plurality of countries or geographic areas. An electronic value management system that: acquires a first monetary assessment that is in a first currency and was made for electronic value that was issued for the first currency and is in current circulation; acquires a second monetary assessment that is in a second currency and was made for electronic value that was issued for the second currency and is in current circulation; and calculates an exchange rate for the first currency and the electronic value on the basis of the first monetary assessment, the second monetary assessment, the exchange rate between the first currency and the second currency, and the total amount of electronic value that is in current circulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 40/04 - Trading; Exchange, e.g. stocks, commodities, derivatives or currency exchange

72.

FLIGHT DEVICE, FLIGHT SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018047365
Publication Number 2020/129254
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-21
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lee Kenichi
  • Inuma Takayoshi

Abstract

The present invention provides a flight device that reliably attaches a protective member to a flying body. This flight device 1 has: a flying body (drone) 2 having a main body 11 and at least one propeller held by the main body; a plurality of support tools 4 attached to the flying body and supporting the protective member 3 which is stretched across so as to surround the outside of the main body; support information detection units 41, 42 that detect support information indicating the support state of the protective member; and an attachment determination unit 43 that determines the appropriateness of the support state of the protective member on the basis of detection values from the support information detection units.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64C 27/08 - Helicopters with two or more rotors
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for

73.

SERVER DEVICE, SERVICE METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018045810
Publication Number 2020/121467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-13
Publication Date 2020-06-18
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe Tetsu
  • Umemura Takumi
  • Tsuchiya Keigo

Abstract

A reception unit (310) receives a message transmitted from one of a plurality of users as talk subjects. An interpretation unit (341) makes a trial to interpret the message received by the reception unit (310) as an answer to a question. When the trial by the interpretation unit (341) is successful, a collection unit (342) collects the interpreted answer as an answer from the user who has transmitted the message. In a state in which a not-yet-answering user whose answer is not yet collected by the collection unit (342) exists, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an inquiry transmission unit (321) transmits an inquiry relating to the question to at least the not-yet-answering user out of the plurality of users. When answers are collected from all of the plurality of users, a result transmission unit (322) transmits a message which indicates a result of a tabulation of the answers to the plurality of users.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 13/00 - Interconnection of, or transfer of information or other signals between, memories, input/output devices or central processing units

74.

CONTROL METHOD FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, MANAGEMENT METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE, MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2018046173
Publication Number 2020/121530
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-14
Publication Date 2020-06-18
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tazume Toshiaki
  • Mizukami Hayato
  • Zhou Qingnan

Abstract

An unmanned aerial vehicle system S that determines a target position Pt to which a UAV 1a among a plurality of UAVs 1 is heading, on the basis of the positions of each of a plurality of ports 2, and performs control such that the UAV 1a flies towards the target position Pt. In addition, the unmanned aerial vehicle system S: determines a port 2x to be used by the UAV 1a to land, on the basis of the status of reservations for each of the plurality of ports 2 by other UAV 1 among the plurality of UAV 1 excluding the UAV 1a, determining same while the UAV 1a is flying towards the target position Pt; and performs control such that the UAV 1a flies towards the determined port 2x.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
  • G06Q 50/10 - Services
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • B64C 13/18 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using automatic pilot
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64F 1/12 - Anchoring
  • G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions

75.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING PRODUCT DELIVERY LOCATION, METHOD FOR DETERMINING LANDING LOCATION, PRODUCT DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018045110
Publication Number 2020/115902
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-07
Publication Date 2020-06-11
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tazume Toshiaki
  • Zhou Qingnan
  • Mizukami Hayato

Abstract

This product delivery system S chooses a product delivery candidate on the basis of first sensing information obtained through first sensing performed by an unmanned air vehicle during flight, executes an unmanned ground vehicle movement control on the basis of position information for the chosen product delivery candidate, and determines a product delivery location with reference to the chosen product delivery candidate on the basis of second sensing information obtained through second sensing performed by the unmanned ground vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
  • B64C 13/18 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using automatic pilot
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management

76.

SERVER DEVICE, SERVICE METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018045063
Publication Number 2020/115892
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-07
Publication Date 2020-06-11
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Otsuka Reina

Abstract

A server device (100) is provided with an identifying unit (140) which identifies, from one or a plurality of texts provided by a provider, a text designated in a request from a viewer, and an extracting unit (150) which extracts from the identified text a keyword describing a thing. The server device (100) is also provided with a generating unit (160) which generates a public content including the identified text and an identifier described by the extracted keyword and allocated to a content posting a thing with a valid status, and a providing unit (170) which provides the generated public content to the viewer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06F 13/00 - Interconnection of, or transfer of information or other signals between, memories, input/output devices or central processing units

77.

GRIPPING MECHANISM AND TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE CONVEYANCE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019047058
Publication Number 2020/116401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-02
Publication Date 2020-06-11
Owner
  • NIX, INC. (Japan)
  • RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lee, Kenichi
  • Yamato, Takumi
  • Inuma, Takayoshi
  • Igarashi, Osamu
  • Yamaoka, Kyota

Abstract

Provided is a gripping mechanism which enables stable gripping of transportation articles of various sizes. A gripping mechanism 10 is attached to a mobile body for gripping and conveying transportation articles. This gripping mechanism is provided with: a pinion 20 that is provided so as to be rotatable about a rotary axis AX; and first and second arms 12, 14 that are for gripping the transportation articles, and are arranged with the rotary axis located at the center thereof so as to be separated from the rotary axis by equal distances. When the pinion 20 rotates in a prescribed direction, the first and second arms 12, 14 move in a direction approaching the rotary axis AX.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/08 - Gripping heads having finger members
  • B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/22 - Taking-up articles from earth's surface

78.

DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2018044182
Publication Number 2020/110293
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-30
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa, Mitsuru
  • Iwase, Hiroaki

Abstract

Provided are a display control system, a display control device, and a display control method that enable the display state of images captured by a camera of an unmanned aerial vehicle to be suitably controlled. A sensing data acquiring unit (60) acquires the aerial-vehicle-captured images captured by the camera of the unmanned aerial vehicle when in flight. A determination unit (62) determines whether an operator of the unmanned aerial vehicle is viewing the unmanned aerial vehicle on the basis of sensing data relating to the unmanned aerial vehicle and/or relating the operator. A display control unit (64) controls the display state of the aerial-vehicle-captured images on a display unit, according to whether a determination that the operator is not viewing the unmanned aerial vehicle continues.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • B64C 13/20 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using radiated signals
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

79.

DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2018044181
Publication Number 2020/110292
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-30
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa, Mitsuru
  • Iwase, Hiroaki

Abstract

Provided are a display control system, a display control device, and a display control method that enable the display state of images captured by a camera of an unmanned aerial vehicle to be suitably controlled. A sensing data acquiring unit (60) acquires the aerial-vehicle-captured images captured by the camera of the unmanned aerial vehicle when in flight. A determination unit (62) determines whether the unmanned aerial vehicle is visible to an operator of the unmanned aerial vehicle, on the basis of sensing data relating to the unmanned aerial vehicle and/or relating the operator. A display control unit (64) controls the display state of the aerial-vehicle-captured images on a display unit, according to the determination results of the determination unit (62).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • B64C 13/20 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using radiated signals
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

80.

Device with a mid-frame structure and reverse draft

      
Application Number 16746991
Grant Number 10827591
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-20
First Publication Date 2020-05-28
Grant Date 2020-11-03
Owner
  • RAKUTEN GROUP, INC. (Japan)
  • RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wun, Archer
  • Buechin, Anna
  • Wu, James
  • Salas, Ernesto

Abstract

An electronic reading device includes a mid-frame structure such that the mid-frame structure can include a reverse draft. A reverse draft corresponds to a back of the electronic reading device being a predetermined amount wider than a front of the electronic reading device. Additionally, a co-molded mid-frame stiffener provides a predetermined rigidity of the electronic reading device. The electronic reading device also includes a display integrated with the front of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the display and the mid-frame structure includes one or more electronic reading device components. Similarly, a back cover is integrated with the back of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the back cover and the mid-frame structure includes additional electronic reading device components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • H04M 1/18 - Telephone sets specially adapted for use in ships, mines, or other places exposed to adverse environment
  • G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
  • H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light
  • H05B 47/16 - Controlling the light source by timing means
  • A45C 11/00 - Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups
  • A45C 13/10 - Arrangement of fasteners
  • A45F 5/00 - Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
  • F21V 3/00 - Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • G06F 1/20 - Cooling means
  • G06F 1/3296 - Power saving characterised by the action undertaken by lowering the supply or operating voltage
  • G09G 5/02 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the way in which colour is displayed
  • G09G 5/10 - Intensity circuits
  • H01H 13/83 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by legends, e.g. Braille, liquid crystal displays, light emitting or optical elements
  • H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets
  • H04M 1/04 - Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • H05K 7/18 - Construction of rack or frame
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21W 111/10 - Use or application of lighting devices or systems for signalling, marking or indicating, not provided for in groups for personal use, e.g. hand-held
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

81.

FLIGHT PATH GUIDE SYSTEM, FLIGHT PATH GUIDE DEVICE, AND FLIGHT PATH GUIDE METHOD

      
Application Number JP2018043028
Publication Number 2020/105147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-21
Publication Date 2020-05-28
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa, Mitsuru
  • Iwase, Hiroaki

Abstract

Provided are a flight path guide system, a flight path guide device, and a flight path guide method that enable simultaneously grasping the in-flight state of an unmanned aircraft and the flight path of said unmanned aircraft. A flight path information acquisition unit (50) acquires flight path information that indicates the flight path of an unmanned aircraft in a real space. A real-space position-direction identification unit (54) identifies a visual position and a visual direction in the real space. A flight path image generation unit (58) generates, on the basis of the flight path information, a flight path image representing a flight path as viewed in the visual direction from the visual position. A display control unit (60) causes a display unit to display the flight path image with the position thereof being aligned with the state as viewed in the visual direction from the visual position in the real space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

82.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018043243
Publication Number 2020/105183
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-22
Publication Date 2020-05-28
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa Mitsuru
  • Iwase Hiroaki

Abstract

The present invention effectively reduces environmental effects on a flying object during flying (as well as during take-off and landing) thereof. A main drone current-position-information acquisition unit 131 acquires the current position of a main drone 2 from a main drone control terminal 4 via a communication unit 39 and provides the current position to the movement instruction unit 133. A sub-drone current-position-information acquisition unit 132 acquires the current position of a sub drone 1 from the sub drone 1 via the communication unit 39 and provides the current position to the movement instruction unit 133. The movement instruction unit 133 determines, on the basis of the current position of the main drone 2, the movement position of the sub drone 1. The movement instruction unit 133 generates a movement instruction to the sub drone 1 on the basis of the difference between the current position of the sub drone 1 and the movement position, and transmits the movement instruction to the sub drone 1 via the communication unit 39. The drive control unit 111 acquires the movement instruction transmitted from a sub drone control terminal 3 via a communication unit 18.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 13/18 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using automatic pilot
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

83.

UNMANNED FLIGHT VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2018041651
Publication Number 2020/095435
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-09
Publication Date 2020-05-14
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamato, Takumi

Abstract

This flight vehicle (100) has: a plurality of propellers (2); a plurality of motors (3) for driving the respective propellers (2); a device body (20) comprising a control device (21) for controlling the motors (3), and a wireless device (23) for transmitting and/or receiving signals; a cargo container (40) for housing cargo; and a float (11). When the flight vehicle (100) is placed on water, the water level would at least not reach the height of the wireless device (23) due to the buoyance force of the float (11) and a buoyance force proportional to the inner volume of the cargo container (40).

IPC Classes  ?

84.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FLIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICE, TAKE-OFF AND LANDING FACILITY MANAGEMENT DEVICE, UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FLIGHT MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2018041624
Publication Number 2020/095430
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-09
Publication Date 2020-05-14
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kusumi Jin
  • Miyake Norihisa
  • Mizukami Hayato

Abstract

Upon receiving a landing request from an unmanned aerial vehicle 1 requesting emergency landing, a take-off and landing facility management device 4 transmits a request for information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 1 to an unmanned aerial vehicle flight management device 3, and if the unmanned aerial vehicle 1 requesting emergency landing is in an emergency state, the unmanned aerial vehicle flight management device 3 transmits at least positional information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 1 to the take-off and landing facility management device 4 in response to the information request.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data
  • G08G 9/00 - Traffic control systems for craft where the kind of craft is irrelevant or unspecified

85.

ACCEPTANCE SYSTEM, ACCEPTANCE METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018040003
Publication Number 2020/084789
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-26
Publication Date 2020-04-30
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lee, Seunghee
  • Oyamada, Hiroshi
  • Fujii, Takahiro

Abstract

The present invention reduces the time and effort for input on the part of an applicant when applying for a plurality of services. A selection acceptance means (201) of an acceptance system (S) accepts the selection of a plurality of services by an applicant. A service specification means (202) specifies a service among the plurality of services that is used by each of a plurality of users. An input item specification means (203) specifies an input item pertaining to the user of each service. A display control means (204) generates, on the basis of the services used by each user and the input items of each service, an input form with which duplicate inputs to input items that are duplicated between services can be suppressed, and causes the input form to be displayed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 50/12 - Hotels or restaurants
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events

86.

Folding protective cover for an electronic device

      
Application Number 16165637
Grant Number 10716375
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-19
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Grant Date 2020-07-21
Owner
  • RAKUTEN GROUP, INC. (Japan)
  • RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Buechin, Anna
  • Wun, Archer
  • Lin, Kuan-Chang

Abstract

A protective case, including: a back cover and a front cover connected by a hinge. The front cover is divided into a five stiffener sections that are defined by four creases. The first and second stiffener sections are in a shape of a triangle. The second stiffener section is smaller in area than the first stiffener section. The third stiffener section is bordered by the second and third crease. The fourth stiffener section and the fifth stiffener section form a flap at an end of the front cover that is opposite the hinge, and the fourth stiffener section and the fifth stiffener section are the same size, and are separated by the fourth crease. An outer side of the front cover has a gap that is located between an angled edge of the fourth stiffener section and an angled edge of the fifth stiffener section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A45C 11/00 - Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups

87.

Folding protective cover for an electronic device

      
Application Number 16165656
Grant Number 10716376
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-19
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Grant Date 2020-07-21
Owner
  • RAKUTEN GROUP, INC. (Japan)
  • RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Buechin, Anna
  • Wun, Archer
  • Lin, Kuan-Chang

Abstract

A protective case, including: a back cover configured to secure an electronic reading device; and a front cover connected to the back cover by a hinge. The front cover is divided into a plurality of separate stiffener sections that are defined by a plurality of creases, and the plurality or creases are configured to allow movement of the plurality of stiffener sections so that the protective case can be folded into a stand.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A45C 11/00 - Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups

88.

Electronic reading device with a mid-frame structure

      
Application Number 16165678
Grant Number 10795407
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-19
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner
  • RAKUTEN GROUP, INC. (Japan)
  • RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wun, Archer
  • Lin, Kuan-Chang
  • Buechin, Anna
  • Leung, Chris

Abstract

An electronic reading device, including: a housing, wherein exterior surfaces of the housing include a first and second main surface, a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, and each of the edges is located in between the first and second main surface, and the third edge is parallel to the fourth edge, and the first edge is located at an opposite side of the housing than the second edge. The first main surface includes a display, and the second main surface is an opposing surface to the first main surface. The housing is asymmetrical as it includes an extended housing portion that is spaced away from one edge of the display, a thickness of the housing between the first and second main surface increases from the second edge to the first edge, and the housing has an upward bend at the extended housing portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06F 15/02 - Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general manually operated with input through keyboard and computation using a built-in program, e.g. pocket calculators
  • G06F 3/0483 - Interaction with page-structured environments, e.g. book metaphor

89.

DELIVERY METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND DELIVERY SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2018038699
Publication Number 2020/079785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-17
Publication Date 2020-04-23
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tazume Toshiaki

Abstract

When a prescribed condition based on position information that pertains to an unmanned aerial delivery machine for transporting baggage is satisfied, the unmanned aerial delivery machine acquires handover position information, which indicates the position, at the time of baggage handover, of an unmanned ground delivery machine for accepting the baggage. The unmanned ground delivery machine, for which the position at the time of baggage handover is specified by the unmanned aerial delivery machine, acquires delivery destination information for the baggage being transported by the unmanned aerial delivery machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management

90.

ELECTRONIC READING DEVICE WITH A MID-FRAME STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2019041229
Publication Number 2020/080546
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-18
Publication Date 2020-04-23
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wun, Archer
  • Lin, Kuan-Chang
  • Buechin, Anna
  • Leung, Chris
  • Hutton, Harry
  • Chaban, William
  • Mantha, Ramesh

Abstract

An electronic reading device, including: a housing, wherein exterior surfaces of the housing include a first and second main surface, a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, and each of the edges is located in between the first and second main surface, and the third edge is parallel to the fourth edge, and the first edge is located at an opposite side of the housing than the second edge. The first main surface includes a display, and the second main surface is an opposing surface to the first main surface. The housing is asymmetrical as it includes an extended housing portion that is spaced away from one edge of the display, a thickness of the housing between the first and second main surface increases from the second edge to the first edge, and the housing has an upward bend at the extended housing portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
  • G09G 5/36 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory

91.

A FOLDING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019041230
Publication Number 2020/080547
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-18
Publication Date 2020-04-23
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Buechin, Anna
  • Wun, Archer
  • Lin, Kuan-Chang

Abstract

A protective case, including: a back cover configured to secure an electronic device; and a front cover connected to the back cover by a hinge. The front cover is divided into a plurality of separate stiffener sections that are defined by a plurality of creases, and the plurality or creases are configured to allow movement of the plurality of stiffener sections so that the protective case can be folded into a stand.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements

92.

RECEPTION SYSTEM, RECEPTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018035679
Publication Number 2020/065760
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-26
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lee, Seunghee
  • Oyamada, Hiroshi

Abstract

The present invention takes the work out of the input involved in applying for a plurality of services at once. A reception system (S) that receives applications for a plurality of services at once. For each service, a display control means (102) displays an input form that is for inputting user information and attribute information. A saving means (105) saves, in association with the relevant services, user information and attribute information that have been inputted into the input forms for the services. When user information for a service for which input is to be made has been inputted into the input form for the service for which input is to be made, an acquisition means (103) acquires attribute information for the service for which input is to be made on the basis of attribute information that has been inputted into the input form for another service that has matching user information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06Q 50/14 - Travel agencies

93.

LEARNING SYSTEM, LEARNING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018036461
Publication Number 2020/065970
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-28
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Rezk, Martin

Abstract

The present invention enhances the accuracy of a learning apparatus in semi-supervised learning. Learning means (103) of a learning system (S) trains a learning apparatus that classifies symbol information contained in each of a plurality of documents, on the basis of teacher data indicating an attribute value of each of a plurality of attributes. Acquisition means (102) enters each of the plurality of documents into the learning apparatus and acquires the symbol information classified by the learning apparatus, as an attribute value candidate. Determination means (104) determines whether a symbol or a symbol string indicated by the attribute value candidate satisfies a predetermined condition. Additional learning control means (105) controls additional learning of the learning apparatus that uses the attribute value candidate, on the basis of the determination result of the determination means (104).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor

94.

RECEPTION SYSTEM, RECEPTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018035678
Publication Number 2020/065759
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-26
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lee, Seunghee
  • Oyamada, Hiroshi

Abstract

The present invention takes the work out of inputting user information for services. A reception system (S) in which user information is inputted by an applicant into respective input forms for a plurality of services. A specifying means (101) specifies other services that are associated with a service for which input is to be made. A display control means (102) selectably displays user information that has been inputted into the input forms for the other services. When user information that has been displayed by the display control means (102) has been selected by the applicant, an acquisition means (103) acquires the selected user information as user information for the service for which input is to be made.

IPC Classes  ?

95.

EVALUATION SYSTEM, SERVER DEVICE, TERMINAL DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018034671
Publication Number 2020/059047
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-19
Publication Date 2020-03-26
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanigawa Hirohisa
  • Fukuda Eiji
  • Yokawa Kumi
  • Kinoshita Kazutoshi
  • Yoshida Masato
  • Suzuki Wataru

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to ensure the reliability of content evaluation information. This terminal device detects a video or a sound outputted from an output device which outputs at a video and/or a sound constituting content. The terminal device transmits evaluation information inputted from a user regarding the content and detection information indicating the detected video or sound to the server device. The server device acquires content information indicating the video or the sound which constitutes the content. The server device receives the evaluation information and the detection information from the terminal device. The server device compares the acquired content information with the received detection information. The server device selects the received evaluation information so as to be used for evaluating the content when a prescribed degree of matching is recognized between the content information and the detection information from the comparison result.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 21/47 - End-user applications
  • H04N 21/442 - Monitoring of processes or resources, e.g. detecting the failure of a recording device, monitoring the downstream bandwidth, the number of times a movie has been viewed or the storage space available from the internal hard disk

96.

TRANSMISSION DEVICE, TRANSMISSION METHOD, AND TRANSMISSION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018033685
Publication Number 2020/053971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-11
Publication Date 2020-03-19
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Naoi Kazuhisa

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to transmit a message in such a way that the entire message can be viewed on the reception side terminal device by a user without manually scrolling. This transmission device divides a message to be transmitted to a reception device into a plurality of partial messages each having a length no greater than a prescribed length. The transmission device places the plurality of partial messages into a queue. The transmission device retrieves one of the plurality of partial messages from the queue, and transmits the retrieved partial message to the reception device. The transmission device receives notification information indicating that the transmitted partial message has been displayed in a display region. After receiving the notification information, the transmission device retrieves the next one of the plurality of partial messages from the queue, and transmits the retrieved next partial message to the reception device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 13/00 - Interconnection of, or transfer of information or other signals between, memories, input/output devices or central processing units

97.

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018030447
Publication Number 2020/035932
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-16
Publication Date 2020-02-20
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Torii, Junji
  • Takizawa, Jun

Abstract

The present invention ensures stability of an unmanned aircraft. A flight control means (101) in this unmanned aircraft control system (1) controls the flight of an unmanned aircraft (10) on the basis of an instruction from a first operator. A determination means (201B) determines whether the unmanned aircraft is being viewed by a second operator on the basis of a predetermined determination method. In accordance with the determination means (201B) determination result, a switching means (102) switches from a first state, in which the unmanned aircraft (10) flies according to an instruction from the first operator, to a second state, in which the unmanned aircraft (10) flies according to an instruction from the second operator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 13/20 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using radiated signals
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras

98.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018029415
Publication Number 2020/031232
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-06
Publication Date 2020-02-13
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Swezey, Robin
  • Mi, Jing
  • Daultani, Vijay

Abstract

An identification means (101) of an information processing system (1) identifies a plurality of data items of which the degree of activity is more than or equal to a predetermined degree, on the basis of an activity history of each of a plurality of users. On the basis of each user's activity history, a first information acquisition means (102) acquires first information indicating an association between the data items identified by the identification means (101). When the content of each of the plurality of data items has been input, an output means (103) outputs second information indicating an association between the data items, on the basis of a predetermined parameter. A setting means (104) sets the parameter on the basis of the content of each of the data items identified by the identification means (101) and the first information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor

99.

FLIGHT EQUIPMENT, FLYING BODY, AND PROTECTIVE MEMBER

      
Application Number JP2018047364
Publication Number 2020/026468
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-21
Publication Date 2020-02-06
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lee Kenichi
  • Inuma Takayoshi

Abstract

The present invention addresses the issue of providing a protective member that maintains ease of attachment and is easy to carry. This protective member (drone guard) 2 is attached to a flying body (drone 1) having a main body 11 and at least one propeller 13 held by the main body. The protective member comprises a plurality of supporting members 22 connected to the flying body and having at the tips thereof flexible members (guard) 23 stretched so as to cover the outside of the main body in the planar view. At least one of the plurality of supporting members has a tension adjustment mechanism 3 capable of adjusting the tension in the tensioning direction of the flexible members by adjusting the distance from the center of the main body to the tip.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64C 27/08 - Helicopters with two or more rotors
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for

100.

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM, ASSESSMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2018028454
Publication Number 2020/026302
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-30
Publication Date 2020-02-06
Owner RAKUTEN, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tomoda, Kyosuke

Abstract

Provided are an assessment system, assessment method, and program that are capable of timely assessing the determination accuracy of a machine learning model in operation. A fraudulent order assessment device (12) executes estimation processing upon input data, which constitutes the target of the estimation processing, on the basis of output yielded when a plurality of elements included in the input data is inputted into a first machine learning model. A model generation device (22) learns a second machine learning model on the basis of a portion of the plurality of elements included in the input data and known result data for the input data. The model generation device (22) assesses the determination accuracy of the first machine learning model on the basis of the output of the learned second machine learning model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06N 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
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