Patents by Inventor Eui-Seok Shin

Eui-Seok Shin 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: 11898910
    Abstract: A Raman sensor includes a light source assembly having a plurality of light sources configured to emit light to a plurality of skin points of skin, each of the plurality of skin points having a predetermined separation distance from a light collection region of the skin from which Raman scattered light is collected; a light collector configured to collect the Raman scattered light from the light collection region of the skin; and a detector configured to detect the collected Raman scattered light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ho Jun Chang, Sung Hyun Nam, Alexey Anikanov, Yun S Park, Eui Seok Shin, Woochang Lee
  • Patent number: 11771346
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a memory, a second type spectrum measurer, and a processor. The memory stores an individualized blood sugar estimation model. The second type spectrum measurer measures second type spectrum data for a skin of a user. The processor calculates blood sugar of the user based on the measured second type spectrum data and the individualized blood sugar model. The blood sugar model is generated based on blood sugar profile data of the user calculated based on a first type spectrum-blood sugar profile relationship model and training second type spectrum data for the skin of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Woo Chang Lee, Young Hoon Kim, Jin Young Park, Eui Seok Shin, Woo Sik Choi, Seoung Bum Kim
  • Patent number: 11723596
    Abstract: A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ka Ram Choi, Hyo Sun Hwang, Jin Young Park, Jae Wook Shim, So Young Lee, Sang Kon Bae, Eui Seok Shin
  • Patent number: 11684339
    Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information is provided. The apparatus includes: an ultrasound image acquirer configured to acquire ultrasound images of an object; a pressurizer configured to apply pressure to the object to occlude a blood vessel; and a processor configured to estimate a change in a diameter of the blood vessel using the ultrasound images acquired by the ultrasound image acquirer before and after an occlusion of the blood vessel, and estimate bio-information based on the estimated change in the diameter of the blood vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: So Young Lee, Jong Keun Song, Byung Hoon Ko, Hyun Seok Moon, Sang Kon Bae, Eui Seok Shin, Jeong Eun Hwang
  • Patent number: 11684265
    Abstract: A disease prediction apparatus may include: a spectrometer configured to obtain an optical spectrum of a subject; and a processor configured to predict autofluorescence of the subject based on the optical spectrum by applying the optical spectrum to an autofluorescence prediction model, and predict a risk of developing a cardiovascular disease based on the predicted autofluorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eui Seok Shin, Yun S Park
  • Patent number: 11684317
    Abstract: A disease prediction model construction apparatus is provided. The disease prediction model construction apparatus may include a spectral data acquisition unit that emits near-infrared rays toward a skin of a subject to acquire near-infrared spectral data and a prediction model construction unit that constructs a disease prediction model based on a time-blood glucose graph generated from the acquired near-infrared spectral data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eui Seok Shin, Jin Young Park, Seung Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20230055190
    Abstract: A Raman sensor includes a light source assembly having a plurality of light sources configured to emit light to a plurality of skin points of skin, each of the plurality of skin points having a predetermined separation distance from a light collection region of the skin from which Raman scattered light is collected; a light collector configured to collect the Raman scattered light from the light collection region of the skin; and a detector configured to detect the collected Raman scattered light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ho Jun CHANG, Sung Hyun NAM, Alexey ANIKANOV, Yun S PARK, Eui Seok SHIN, Woochang LEE
  • Patent number: 11530948
    Abstract: A Raman sensor includes a light source assembly having a plurality of light sources configured to emit light to a plurality of skin points of skin, each of the plurality of skin points having a predetermined separation distance from a light collection region of the skin from which Raman scattered light is collected; a light collector configured to collect the Raman scattered light from the light collection region of the skin; and a detector configured to detect the collected Raman scattered light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ho Jun Chang, Sung Hyun Nam, Alexey Anikanov, Yun S Park, Eui Seok Shin, Woochang Lee
  • Patent number: 11490863
    Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information based on pulse wave signals of multiple wavelengths is disclosed. The bio-information estimating apparatus may include: a sensor part comprising a pulse wave sensor configured to measure a multi-wavelength pulse wave signal at a first point in time when a first pressure is applied from an object to the sensor part and at a second point in time when a second pressure is applied from the object to the sensor part; and a processor configured to estimate bio-information based on a difference between the multi-wavelength pulse wave signal measured at the first pressure and the multi-wavelength pulse wave signal measured at the second pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eui Seok Shin, Chang Mok Choi, Byung Hoon Ko, Jong Wook Lee
  • Patent number: 11344255
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a body fluid includes: an optical sensor configured to emit light onto an object, receive the light returning from the object, and measure a first intensity of a first wavelength and a second intensity of a second wavelength from the received light; and a processor configured to estimate a body fluid volume of the object based on the first intensity and the second intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: So Young Lee, Sang Kyu Kim, Hyun Seok Moon, Eui Seok Shin
  • Publication number: 20220061755
    Abstract: A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ka Ram CHOI, Hyo Sun HWANG, Jin Young PARK, Jae Wook SHIM, So Young LEE, Sang Kon BAE, Eui Seok SHIN
  • Publication number: 20210393133
    Abstract: A disease prediction apparatus may include: a spectrometer configured to obtain an optical spectrum of a subject; and a processor configured to predict autofluorescence of the subject based on the optical spectrum by applying the optical spectrum to an autofluorescence prediction model, and predict a risk of developing a cardiovascular disease based on the predicted autofluorescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eui Seok SHIN, Yun S PARK
  • Patent number: 11197635
    Abstract: A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ka Ram Choi, Hyo Sun Hwang, Jin Young Park, Jae Wook Shim, So Young Lee, Sang Kon Bae, Eui Seok Shin
  • Patent number: 11197632
    Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a skin condition includes a data acquirer configured to acquire an optical absorption spectrum of a skin; and a processor configured to determine content of a component in the skin from the optical absorption spectrum and determine a skin condition based on the determined content of the component in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eui Seok Shin, June Young Lee, Seung Jun Lee
  • Patent number: 11175278
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for estimating bio-information in a non-invasive manner. According to an exemplary embodiment, the bio-information estimation apparatus includes: a spectrum measurer configured to measure a spectrum of light reflected from an object; a temperature measurer configured to measure the temperature of the object while the spectrum measurer measures the spectrum of light reflected from the object; and a processor configured to calculate a spectrum correction factor, including one or more of a correction factor of a gain, a constant, and a slope, based on the measured temperature of the object, and to adjust the measured spectrum by using the calculated correction factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Kon Bae, Eui Seok Shin, So Young Lee, Yun S. Park
  • Patent number: 11134847
    Abstract: A disease prediction apparatus may include: a spectrometer configured to obtain an optical spectrum of a subject; and a processor configured to predict autofluorescence of the subject based on the optical spectrum by applying the optical spectrum to an autofluorescence prediction model, and predict a risk of developing a cardiovascular disease based on the predicted autofluorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eui Seok Shin, Yun S Park
  • Publication number: 20210251508
    Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information is provided. The apparatus includes: an ultrasound image acquirer configured to acquire ultrasound images of an object; a pressurizer configured to apply pressure to the object to occlude a blood vessel; and a processor configured to estimate a change in a diameter of the blood vessel using the ultrasound images acquired by the ultrasound image acquirer before and after an occlusion of the blood vessel, and estimate bio-information based on the estimated change in the diameter of the blood vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: So Young LEE, Jong Keun SONG, Byung Hoon KO, Hyun Seok MOON, Sang Kon BAE, Eui Seok SHIN, Jeong Eun HWANG
  • Patent number: 11083374
    Abstract: A spectrometer includes a chamber, a vacuum generator configured to suck in internal air of the chamber to pull skin of a subject into the chamber, a light source configured to emit light to the skin of the subject pulled into the chamber, a photodetector configured to receive light passing through the skin of the subject and acquire a spectrum of the light; and a skin contact adjuster configured to determine a contact state between the chamber and the skin by analyzing the spectrum of the light and thereby generate a determination result, and adjust the contact state between the chamber and the skin by applying a physical force to a periphery of the skin pulled into the chamber according to the determination result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Jun Lee, June Young Lee, Jung Mok Bae, Eui Seok Shin
  • Publication number: 20210196159
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a memory, a second type spectrum measurer, and a processor. The memory stores an individualized blood sugar estimation model. The second type spectrum measurer measures second type spectrum data for a skin of a user. The processor calculates blood sugar of the user based on the measured second type spectrum data and the individualized blood sugar model. The blood sugar model is generated based on blood sugar profile data of the user calculated based on a first type spectrum-blood sugar profile relationship model and training second type spectrum data for the skin of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicants: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Woo Chang LEE, Young Hoon KIM, Jin Young PARK, Eui Seok SHIN, Woo Sik CHOI, Seoung Bum KIM
  • Publication number: 20210181019
    Abstract: A Raman sensor includes a light source assembly having a plurality of light sources configured to emit light to a plurality of skin points of skin, each of the plurality of skin points having a predetermined separation distance from a light collection region of the skin from which Raman scattered light is collected; a light collector configured to collect the Raman scattered light from the light collection region of the skin; and a detector configured to detect the collected Raman scattered light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ho Jun CHANG, Sung Hyun NAM, Alexey ANIKANOV, Yun S PARK, Eui Seok SHIN, Woochang LEE