Patents by Inventor Byoung-hoon KOH

Byoung-hoon KOH has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10507001
    Abstract: An X-ray apparatus includes an X-ray radiator configured to radiate X-rays, a controller that obtains arrangement information that indicates an arrangement status of the X-ray radiator and a detection device, and quality information that indicates the quality of an X-ray image, which corresponds to the arrangement status, and an output unit that outputs the arrangement information and the quality information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byoung-hoon Koh, Woo-sup Han
  • Patent number: 10281599
    Abstract: Provided are an X-ray apparatus and a method of operating the same. An embodiment provides an X-ray apparatus that displays position information regarding a plurality of X-ray detectors and a method of operating the same. The X-ray apparatus includes a plurality of X-ray detectors, a plurality of mounts to which the plurality of X-ray detectors are mounted, and a work station. The plurality of X-ray detectors include light emitting elements that emit light of colors different from one another, the plurality of mounts include a plurality of light detectors that sense colors of light emitted by the light emitting elements and are disposed apart from one another, respectively. The workstation includes a controller that obtains positional information regarding the plurality of X-ray detectors based on colors of light sensed by the light detectors respectively included in the plurality of mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Byoung-hoon Koh
  • Publication number: 20180217279
    Abstract: Provided are an X-ray apparatus and a method of operating the same. An embodiment provides an X-ray apparatus that displays position information regarding a plurality of X-ray detectors and a method of operating the same. The X-ray apparatus includes a plurality of X-ray detectors, a plurality of mounts to which the plurality of X-ray detectors are mounted, and a work station. The plurality of X-ray detectors include light emitting elements that emit light of colors different from one another, the plurality of mounts include a plurality of light detectors that sense colors of light emitted by the light emitting elements and are disposed apart from one another, respectively. The workstation includes a controller that obtains positional information regarding the plurality of X-ray detectors based on colors of light sensed by the light detectors respectively included in the plurality of mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventor: Byoung-hoon Koh
  • Patent number: 9952339
    Abstract: Provided are an X-ray apparatus and a method of operating the same. An embodiment provides an X-ray apparatus that displays position information regarding a plurality of X-ray detectors and a method of operating the same. The X-ray apparatus includes a plurality of X-ray detectors, a plurality of mounts to which the plurality of X-ray detectors are mounted, and a work station. The plurality of X-ray detectors include light emitting elements that emit light of colors different from one another, the plurality of mounts include a plurality of light detectors that sense colors of light emitted by the light emitting elements and are disposed apart from one another, respectively. The workstation includes a controller that obtains positional information regarding the plurality of X-ray detectors based on colors of light sensed by the light detectors respectively included in the plurality of mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Byoung-hoon Koh
  • Publication number: 20180024257
    Abstract: Provided are an X-ray apparatus and a method of operating the same. An embodiment provides an X-ray apparatus that displays position information regarding a plurality of X-ray detectors and a method of operating the same. The X-ray apparatus includes a plurality of X-ray detectors, a plurality of mounts to which the plurality of X-ray detectors are mounted, and a work station. The plurality of X-ray detectors include light emitting elements that emit light of colors different from one another, the plurality of mounts include a plurality of light detectors that sense colors of light emitted by the light emitting elements and are disposed apart from one another, respectively. The workstation includes a controller that obtains positional information regarding the plurality of X-ray detectors based on colors of light sensed by the light detectors respectively included in the plurality of mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Byoung-hoon Koh
  • Publication number: 20170258434
    Abstract: An X-ray apparatus includes an X-ray radiator configured to radiate X-rays, a controller that obtains arrangement information that indicates an arrangement status of the X-ray radiator and a detection device, and quality information that indicates the quality of an X-ray image, which corresponds to the arrangement status, and an output unit that outputs the arrangement information and the quality information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Byoung-hoon Koh, Woo-sup Han
  • Patent number: 9603575
    Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus and a method of operating the X-ray imaging method are provided. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes a first panel configured to contact an object; an X-ray generator configured to maintain a uniform distance with the first panel and configured to generate an X-ray; a second panel facing the first panel and configured to contact the object; and an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-ray transmitted to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byoung-hoon Koh, Woo-sup Han
  • Patent number: 9506877
    Abstract: An X-ray photographing apparatus and a method of operating the X-ray photographing method are disclosed. The X-ray photographing apparatus includes an X-ray generator configured to generate an X-ray; an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-ray that is transmitted through an object; and a panel that is provided between the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector and configured to contact the object, wherein a distance between a center axis of the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector is maintained to be uniform during a time period, and a radiation angle of the X-ray generated by the X-ray generator with respect to the object changes over the time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byoung-hoon Koh, Woo-sup Han
  • Patent number: 9271687
    Abstract: A method of adjusting an X-ray emission range includes: displaying an image obtained by capturing X-rays which pass through a subject; receiving a user input with respect to the captured image; and controlling a collimator according to the received user input, to adjust the X-ray emission range according to a size and position of the collimator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Byoung-hoon Koh
  • Publication number: 20150003590
    Abstract: An X-ray photographing apparatus and a method of operating the X-ray photographing method are disclosed. The X-ray photographing apparatus includes an X-ray generator configured to generate an X-ray; an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-ray that is transmitted through an object; and a panel that is provided between the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector and configured to contact the object, wherein a distance between a center axis of the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector is maintained to be uniform during a time period, and a radiation angle of the X-ray generated by the X-ray generator with respect to the object changes over the time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byoung-hoon KOH, Woo-sup HAN
  • Publication number: 20150003586
    Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus and a method of operating the X-ray imaging method are provided. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes a first panel configured to contact an object; an X-ray generator configured to maintain a uniform distance with the first panel and configured to generate an X-ray; a second panel facing the first panel and configured to contact the object; and an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-ray transmitted to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byoung-hoon KOH, Woo-sup HAN
  • Publication number: 20130163721
    Abstract: A method of adjusting an X-ray emission range includes: displaying an image obtained by capturing X-rays which pass through a subject; receiving a user input with respect to the captured image; and controlling a collimator according to the received user input, to adjust the X-ray emission range according to a size and position of the collimator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Byoung-hoon KOH