Patents by Inventor Do Wan Kim

Do Wan 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).

  • Patent number: 11024083
    Abstract: A server is disclosed. A server for providing a content to a user terminal device providing a virtual reality service comprises: a communication unit for performing communication with at least one source device and the user terminal device; and a processor for, when a content transmission request for a preconfigured location is received from the user terminal device, receiving a content photographed in a real time from a source device of the preconfigured location on the basis of location information received from at least one source device, and providing the content to the user terminal device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Do-wan Kim, Ji-hwan Woo, Han-il Yu
  • Patent number: 11024312
    Abstract: A voice recognition apparatus includes a communication part configured to communicate with a voice recognition server, a voice receiver configured to receive a user's voice signal, a storage part configured to store guide information comprising at least an example command for voice recognition; and a controller. The controller is configured to generate a guide image comprising at least a part of the example command, transmit the received user's voice signal to the voice recognition server through the communication part in response to receiving the user's voice signal by the voice receiver, and update the stored guide information based on update information received through the communication part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-cheol Park, Do-wan Kim, Sang-shin Park
  • Publication number: 20200294304
    Abstract: A method of processing an image by a device obtaining one or more images including captured images of objects in a target space, generating metadata including information about mapping between the one or more images and a three-dimensional (3D) mesh model used to generate a virtual reality (VR) image of the target space, and transmitting the one or more images and the metadata to a terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-yun JEONG, Do-wan KIM, Yong-gyoo KIM, Gun-hee LEE, Jae-kyeong LEE, Jin-bong LEE, Dai-woong CHOI, Hyun-soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20200226985
    Abstract: A method for driving a display, a display device, and a source driver. The method includes receiving and storing data obtained by dividing and compressing an image frame, decompressing the data, scanning the decompressed data, storing a result of the scanning, and displaying an image corresponding to the scan result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Anapass Inc.
    Inventors: Joon Bae PARK, Do Wan KIM
  • Publication number: 20200211559
    Abstract: A voice recognition apparatus includes a communication part configured to communicate with a voice recognition server, a voice receiver configured to receive a user's voice signal, a storage part configured to store guide information comprising at least an example command for voice recognition; and a controller. The controller is configured to generate a guide image comprising at least a part of the example command, transmit the received user's voice signal to the voice recognition server through the communication part in response to receiving the user's voice signal by the voice receiver, and update the stored guide information based on update information received through the communication part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-cheol PARK, Do-wan KIM, Sang-shin PARK
  • Patent number: 10672180
    Abstract: A method of processing an image by a device obtaining one or more images including captured images of objects in a target space, generating metadata including information about mapping between the one or more images and a three-dimensional (3D) mesh model used to generate a virtual reality (VR) image of the target space, and transmitting the one or more images and the metadata to a terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-yun Jeong, Do-wan Kim, Yong-gyoo Kim, Gun-hee Lee, Jae-kyeong Lee, Jin-bong Lee, Dai-woong Choi, Hyun-soo Choi
  • Publication number: 20200154171
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods related to a voice recognition system, a voice recognition server and a control method of a display apparatus, are provided. More particularly, apparatuses and methods relate to a voice recognition system which performs a voice recognition function by using at least one of a current usage status with respect to the display apparatus and a function that is currently performed by the display apparatus. A voice recognition system includes: a voice receiver which receives a voice command; and a controller which determines at least one from among a current usage status with respect to a display apparatus and a function currently performed by the display apparatus, determines an operation corresponding to the received voice command by using at least one from among the determined current usage status and the function currently performed by the display apparatus, and performs the determined operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeong-min SIM, Do-wan KIM
  • Patent number: 10643551
    Abstract: A method for driving a display, a display device, and a source driver. The method includes receiving and storing data obtained by dividing and compressing an image frame, decompressing the data, scanning the decompressed data, storing a result of the scanning, and displaying an image corresponding to the scan result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Anapass Inc.
    Inventors: Joon Bae Park, Do Wan Kim
  • Patent number: 10629196
    Abstract: A voice recognition apparatus includes a communication part configured to communicate with a voice recognition server, a voice receiver configured to receive a user's voice signal, a storage part configured to store guide information comprising at least an example command for voice recognition; and a controller. The controller is configured to generate a guide image comprising at least a part of the example command, transmit the received user's voice signal to the voice recognition server through the communication part in response to receiving the user's voice signal by the voice receiver, and update the stored guide information based on update information received through the communication part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-cheol Park, Do-wan Kim, Sang-shin Park
  • Patent number: 10595004
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic device for capturing a plurality of images using a plurality of cameras, generating a left-eye-view spherical image and a right-eye-view spherical image by classifying each of the plurality of images as a left-eye-view image or a right-eye-view image, obtaining depth information using the generated left-eye-view spherical image and right-eye-view spherical image, and generating a 360 degree three-dimensional image, wherein the three-dimensional effect thereof is controlled using the obtained depth information, and an image processing method therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Do-wan Kim, Sung-jin Kim
  • Patent number: 10559063
    Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for generating an image for generation of a 3D panorama image. A method for generating a 3D panorama image in an image generating apparatus comprises the steps of: receiving an input of a plurality of 2D images and a plurality of depth maps corresponding to the plurality of 2D images; setting a left-eye image area and a right-eye image area for each of the plurality of 2D images on the basis of the plurality of depth maps; and synthesizing images of each of the left-eye image areas that are set in the plurality of 2D images to thereby generate a left-eye panorama image and synthesizing images of each of the right-eye image areas that are set in the plurality of 2D images to thereby generate a right-eye panorama image. Accordingly, the image generating apparatus can generate a 3D panorama image without distortion on the basis of a plurality of 2D images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Do-wan Kim, Geng-yu Ma, Sung-jin Kim, Jae-yun Jeong
  • Patent number: 10555041
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods related to a voice recognition system, a voice recognition server and a control method of a display apparatus, are provided. More particularly, apparatuses and methods relate to a voice recognition system which performs a voice recognition function by using at least one of a current usage status with respect to the display apparatus and a function that is currently performed by the display apparatus. A voice recognition system includes: a voice receiver which receives a voice command; and a controller which determines at least one from among a current usage status with respect to a display apparatus and a function currently performed by the display apparatus, determines an operation corresponding to the received voice command by using at least one from among the determined current usage status and the function currently performed by the display apparatus, and performs the determined operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeong-min Sim, Do-wan Kim
  • Publication number: 20200020080
    Abstract: Provided is a method of processing an image, the method including: obtaining rotation information with respect to each of a plurality of regions included in a 360-degree image; determining representative rotation information indicating movement of a capturing device, the movement occurring when capturing the 360-degree image, based on the rotation information of each of the plurality of regions; and correcting distortion of the 360-degree image based on the determined representative rotation information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-wook YOUN, Do-wan KIM, Jae-kyeong LEE, Yong-gyoo KIM
  • Publication number: 20190339559
    Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus including a bezel that is improved to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). The display apparatus includes a display panel on which an image is to be displayed, a chassis arranged at a rear side of the display panel and including a conductive material, a bezel configured to support the display panel and including a non-conductive material, and an adhesive including a conductive material and coated on an inner side surface of the bezel such that static electricity is guided away from being discharged toward an inside of the display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyoung Hwan KIM, Do Wan KIM, Myeong Gil KIM, Min Chul KIM, Boum Sik KIM, Tae Youn YOON, Sang Min LEE, Hyun Jun JUNG, Hye Ryung HWANG
  • Patent number: 10460425
    Abstract: A method of processing an image in a device, and the device thereof are provided. The method includes determining a distortion correction ratio of each of a plurality of vertices included in a source image, based on information about a lens through which the source image is projected, determining corrected location information of pixels located between the plurality of vertices, based on the distortion correction ratio of each of the plurality of vertices and interpolation ratios of the pixels, and rendering a distortion-corrected image including pixels determined as a result of performing interpolation on the plurality of vertices based on the corrected location information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-bong Lee, Do-wan Kim, Jae-yun Jeong, Yong-gyoo Kim, Jae-kyeong Lee
  • Patent number: 10437055
    Abstract: A master device providing an image to a slave device providing a virtual reality service is provided. The master device includes: a content input configured to receive an input stereoscopic image; a communicator configured to perform communication with the slave device providing the virtual reality service; and a processor configured to determine a viewpoint region corresponding to a motion state of the corresponding slave device in the input stereoscopic image on the basis of motion information received from the slave device and control the communicator to transmit an image of the identified viewpoint region to the slave device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-Hwan Woo, Do-wan Kim, Han-il Yu
  • Patent number: 10412452
    Abstract: A display device and a method for replacing an advertisement are provided. The display device includes a display, a first communication circuit which receives first content from a broadcast receiving device, a second communication circuit which receives second content from an external server, and a processor electrically connected with the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit. The processor is configured to determine whether a first volume image applied by the broadcast receiving device is present in the first content, while outputting the second content, and overlay the first volume image or an alternative volume image corresponding to the first volume image with the second content to display an overlaid result on the display, if the first volume image is contained in the first content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eui Hyeon Hwang, Do Wan Kim
  • Patent number: 10405995
    Abstract: Provided is an artificial limb structure having a magnetic lock device. The artificial limb structure includes: an artificial limb coupled to a magnetic lock device; and a socket liner unit detachably coupled to the magnetic lock device, wherein the socket liner unit includes an attachment and detachment member attachable and detachable to/from the magnetic lock device by a magnetic force, and the magnetic lock device includes: permanent magnets; a magnetic flux control unit provided on the permanent magnets and transmitting the magnetic force generated by the permanent magnets to the attachment and detachment member or interrupting a transmission of the magnetic force; a magnetic force interrupting unit provided at the magnetic flux control unit and interrupting magnetic forces between permanent magnets arranged at opposite sides of the magnetic force interrupting unit; and a switch unit adjusting an arrangement of the permanent magnets with respect to the magnetic force interrupting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: KOREA WORKS' COMPENSATION & WELFARE SERVICE
    Inventors: Jeom Sik Song, Suk Min Lee, Sin Gi Kim, Do Wan Kim, Jei Cheong Ryu
  • Patent number: 10402949
    Abstract: A method of processing an image in a device, and the device thereof are provided. The method includes determining a distortion correction ratio of each of a plurality of vertices included in a source image, based on information about a lens through which the source image is projected, determining corrected location information of pixels located between the plurality of vertices, based on the distortion correction ratio of each of the plurality of vertices and interpolation ratios of the pixels, and rendering a distortion-corrected image including pixels determined as a result of performing interpolation on the plurality of vertices based on the corrected location information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-bong Lee, Do-wan Kim, Jae-yun Jeong, Yong-gyoo Kim, Jae-kyeong Lee
  • Patent number: 10339722
    Abstract: A display device for providing a virtual reality service is provided. The display device includes: a display configured to display a stereoscopic image; a user interface configured to receive a user command for enlarging or shrinking the stereoscopic image; and a processor configured to adjust a three-dimensional effect for the stereoscopic image to correspond to the user command when the user command is input, and control the display to display an enlarged image or a shrunk image in which the three-dimensional effect is adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Do-wan Kim, Eun-kyo Baek, Han-il Yu