Patents by Inventor Chang Kim

Chang Kim 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).

  • Publication number: 20240160400
    Abstract: In a sound system that uses over-the-air (OTA), a blockchain platform server is configured to support performance of a virtual sound transaction in a virtual environment. An OTA server is configured to manage a virtual sound transmitted from the blockchain platform server. A vehicle communication control device is configured to perform wireless communication with the OTA server. The vehicle communication control device is configured to download the virtual sound from the OTA server, determine whether the virtual sound is similar to a predetermined specific sound, perform an OTA state test of the virtual sound when the virtual sound is not similar to the predetermined specific sound, and control a sound processing device to play the virtual sound when the virtual sound passes the OTA state test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Ki Chang Kim, Dong Chul Park, Eun Soo Jo, Sang Jin Hong
  • Patent number: 11985348
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are disclosed. The image decoding method includes acquiring prediction mode information of a current block from a bitstream, deriving a prediction mode of the current block using the prediction mode information of the current block, acquiring information indicating whether a residual signal of a transform block for the current block is present based on at least one of information on partitioning of the current block or the prediction mode of the current block, and reconstructing the current block based on the information indicating whether the residual signal of the transform block is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Sung Chang Lim, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 11985409
    Abstract: A camera module according to the present embodiment comprises: a light-emitting unit for outputting light to an object; a filter allowing the light to pass therethrough; at least one sheet of lens disposed on the filter and condensing the light reflected from the object; a sensor including a plurality of pixels aligned in an array and generating an electrical signal from the light condensed by the lens; and a tilt unit for tilting the filter such that an optical path of the light having passed through the filter is repeatedly moved according to a predetermined rule, wherein the tilt unit includes: a tilting driver for generating an output signal synchronized with an exposure cycle of the sensor on the basis of a trigger signal input from the sensor; and a tilting actuator for tilting the filter diagonally by the output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Woong Lee, Chul Kim, Chang Hyuck Lee
  • Publication number: 20240155110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an image encoding method and an image decoding method. The image decoding method includes partitioning a picture into a plurality of coding units, constructing a coding unit group including at least one coding unit of the plurality of coding units, obtaining coding information in units of one coding unit group, and decoding at least one coding unit of the plurality of coding units included in the coding unit group by using the obtained coding information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jung Won KANG, Sung Chang LIM, Hyun Suk KO, Ha Hyun LEE, Jin Ho LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20240149752
    Abstract: An embodiment relaxation seat for a vehicle includes a seat cushion lower frame configured to be mounted on a seat rail, a seat cushion upper frame connected to the seat cushion lower frame in a tilting-enabled manner, a seat back frame connected to the seat cushion upper frame, a locking device mounted at a predetermined position on the seat cushion upper frame, a front link hinge-connecting between the seat cushion upper frame and a front end portion of the seat cushion lower frame, a rear link hinge-connecting between the seat cushion upper frame and a rear end portion of the seat cushion lower frame, and a support bar connecting between the locking device and the front link in a manner that is movable backward and forward and configured to support the front link for rotation or fixation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Byeong Kwang Kim, Young Bok Sung, Yong Chang Jung, Young Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20240155117
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus for performing representative sample-based intra prediction are provided. An image decoding method may comprise deriving an intra prediction mode of a current block, configuring a reference sample of the current block, and performing intra prediction for the current block based on the intra prediction mode and the reference sample, wherein the intra prediction is representative sample-based prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Jung Won KANG, Hyun Suk KO, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Hui Yong KIM
  • Publication number: 20240155152
    Abstract: According to the present invention, an image encoding apparatus comprises: a motion prediction unit which derives motion information on a current block in the form of the motion information including L0 motion information and L1 motion information; a motion compensation unit which performs a motion compensation for the current block on the basis of at least one of the L0 motion information and L1 motion information so as to generate a prediction block corresponding to the current block; and a restoration block generating unit which generates a restoration block corresponding to the current block based on the prediction block. According to the present invention, image encoding efficiency can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicants: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, University-Industry Cooperation Group of Kyung Hee University
    Inventors: Hui Yong KIM, Gwang Hoon PARK, Kyung Yong KIM, Sang Min KIM, Sung Chang LIM, Jin Ho LEE, Jin Soo CHOI, Jin Woong KIM
  • Publication number: 20240155252
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device which includes a dynamic vision sensor that includes a first pixel sensing a change in light intensity and generates an event signal based on the sensed change in light intensity, an illuminance estimator that estimates illuminance of a light, and a time delay compensator that calculates a time delay between a first time at which the change in light intensity occurs and a second time at which the first pixel senses the change in light intensity, based on the illuminance of the light, and to compensate for the time delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minwon SEO, Jeongseok KIM, Hyunsurk RYU, Yunjae SUH, Chang-Woo SHIN, Woonhee LEE
  • Publication number: 20240152392
    Abstract: A task manager, a neural processing device, and a method for checking task dependencies thereof are provided. The task manager includes a task buffer configured to receive first and second tasks of different first and second types, a first queue configured to receive a first task descriptor for the first task from the task buffer, a second queue configured to receive a second task descriptor for the second task from the task buffer, a dependency checker configured to check dependencies of the first and second task descriptors, a third queue configured to receive the first task descriptor from the dependency checker, and a fourth queue configured to receive the second task descriptor from the dependency checker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Wongyu Shin, Miock Chi, Hongyun Kim, Jinseok Kim, Chang-Hyo Yu
  • Publication number: 20240154618
    Abstract: A method of optimizing a quantization step size of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) based on a number of crossbar arrays of a computing device includes: generating a first mapping relationship between the quantization step size of the ADC and a first root mean square error, the first root mean square error reflecting a quantization error and a clipping error, wherein the generating the first graph is based on use of only a single crossbar array; generating a second mapping relationship between the quantization step size of the ADC and a second root mean square error, the second root mean square error reflecting a quantization error, wherein the generating the second mapping is based on a uniform distribution of a total sum of quantization errors; and determining the quantization step size of the ADC based on the first mapping relationship and the second mapping relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seungkeun YOON, Seijoon KIM, Hyunsoo KIM, Chang-Woo SHIN
  • Publication number: 20240155150
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for encoding and decoding an image. The method for decoding an image includes: deriving an initial motion vector from a merge candidate list of a current block; deriving a refined motion vector using the initial motion vector; and generating a prediction block of the current block using the refined motion vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Ha Hyun LEE, Jung Won KANG, Hyun Suk KO, Sung Chang LIM, Jin Ho LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Patent number: 11979573
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method for determining a color difference component quantization parameter and a device using the method. Method for decoding an image can comprise the steps of: decoding a color difference component quantization parameter offset on the basis of size information of a transform unit; and calculating a color difference component quantization parameter index on the basis of the decoded color difference component quantization parameter offset. Therefore, the present invention enables effective quantization by applying different color difference component quantization parameters according to the size of the transform unit when executing the quantization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim, Se Yoon Jeong, Jong Ho Kim, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
  • Patent number: 11974649
    Abstract: A cosmetic container is disclosed. A cosmetic container according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: an inner case having an inner space; a rotating bezel which is rotatably coupled to the upper part of the inner case and which has a discharge hole; a rotating member positioned in the inner space, and coupled to the rotating bezel so as to rotate integrally with the rotating bezel; and a piston positioned in the inner space, and coupled to the rotating member so as to be lifted or lowered by being linked with the rotation of the rotating member, wherein contents are discharged through the discharge hole by the lifting of the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: SAMHWA CO., LTD
    Inventors: Kyung Chang Lee, Chang Gon Kim
  • Patent number: 11979555
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of decoding an image including deriving intra prediction mode of a current block using an intra prediction mode of a neighbor block adjacent to the current block, constructing a reference sample of the current block, and performing intra prediction with respect to the current block using the intra prediction mode of the current block and the reference sample. The deriving of the intra prediction mode of the current block includes constructing a most probable mode (MPM) list based on whether the intra prediction mode of the current block is a Planar mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jin Ho Lee, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 11973944
    Abstract: In this specification, a image decoding method is disclosed. The image decoding method of the present invention comprises, decoding block partition information of a current block included in a current picture, determining a partitioning scheme for the current block according to the block partition information and partitioning the current block using the partitioning scheme determined, wherein the partitioning scheme is determined according to whether the current block includes a boundary of the current picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Jin Ho Lee, Ha Hyun Lee, Hui Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 11969028
    Abstract: A brassiere for radiation therapy is disclosed. The brassiere for radiation therapy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pair of cups configured to cover breasts of a patient; a coupling member positioned between the pair of cups and configured to couple the pair of cups to each other; back bands configured to be in close contact with a back of the patient; and side compression bands, the side compression bands having one ends coupled to the pair of cups at the coupling member, respectively, and the other ends detachably coupled to the back bands, respectively, wherein positions of the breasts of the patient are changed by adjusting positions on the back bands to which the other ends of side compression bands are coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Yonsei University
    Inventors: Ki Chang Keum, Seung Kwon Ahn, Sam Ju Cho, Yong Bae Kim
  • Patent number: 11972726
    Abstract: A light emitting display device includes a light emitting diode including a first electrode and a second electrode to which a driving voltage is applied, a driving transistor, a second transistor receiving a data voltage and connected to a D node, a storage capacitor connected to the driving transistor and an N node, a hold capacitor connected to the D node and the N node, a third transistor connected to the D node and the driving transistor, a fourth transistor receiving a reference voltage and connected to the driving transistor, a fifth transistor connected to the driving transistor and the N node, a sixth transistor receiving a driving low voltage and connected to the driving transistor, a seventh transistor receiving an initialization voltage and connected the driving transistor, and an eighth transistor connected to the driving transistor and the first electrode of the light emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byung Chang Yu, Hyun Joon Kim, Hae Min Kim, Myunghoon Park, Dong-Hoon Lee
  • Patent number: 11971179
    Abstract: Provided is an air conditioner including: a housing; an outlet configured to discharge air introduced into the housing; a discharge panel arranged in front of the outlet and having a plurality of discharge holes to discharge air; and a support member arranged between the outlet and the discharge panel and on which the discharge panel is to be supported. The support member includes a first frame to support one side of the discharge panel and formed to extend in a first direction, a second frame to support another side of the discharge panel and arranged parallel with the first frame, and a third frame arranged between the first frame and the second frame and formed to extend in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the third frame is formed of a metal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jungdae Lee, Buyoun Lee, Wangbyung Chae, Jongwhal Kim, Hyeonu Park, Kyeongae Lee, Chang-Woo Jung, Sung-June Cho
  • Patent number: 11974115
    Abstract: An active sound design (ASD) tuning device and a method thereof may include an ASD device that generates a virtual engine sound for each vehicle situation and a control device that outputs a composite sound by correcting and synthesizing the virtual engine sound and an internal sound measured for each vehicle situation based on a binaural vehicle impulse response (BVIR).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ki Chang Kim, Dong Chul Park, Eun Soo Jo, Jin Sung Lee
  • Patent number: 11971924
    Abstract: A processor-implemented liveness test method includes detecting a face region in a query image, the query image including a test object for a liveness test, determining a liveness test condition to be applied to the test object among at least one liveness test condition for at least one registered user registered in a registration database, determining at least one test region in the query image based on the detected face region and the determined liveness test condition, obtaining feature data of the test object from image data of the determined at least one test region using a neural network-based feature extractor, and determining a result of the liveness test based on the obtained feature data and registered feature data registered in the registration database and corresponding to the determined liveness test condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youngjun Kwak, Byung In Yoo, Youngsung Kim, Chang Kyu Choi, Jaejoon Han