Patents by Inventor Hyoungmi Kim

Hyoungmi 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: 11953335
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a robot configured to determine a delivery priority among a plurality of destinations based on weight information of an article, and a delivery method using such a robot. The robot may communicate with other electronic devices and a server in a 5G communication environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyoungmi Kim, Yu June Jang, Jin Won Kang
  • Patent number: 11945097
    Abstract: A robot according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: at least one wheel for traveling; a water tank in which an accommodating space accommodating water is formed; a water pump connected to the water tank; a water purifier connected to the water pump to purify and discharge water provided from the water tank; and an air cleaner configured to suction and filter air and discharge the filtered air, wherein the water tank is disposed below the water pump, the water purifier, and the air cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongguk Kim, Jaeyoung Kim, Hyoungmi Kim, Yujune Jang
  • Patent number: 11681295
    Abstract: Disclosed are a robot and a method for delivering articles by the robot. A robot, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, includes: one or more loading spaces configured to load articles; a travel driver configured to move the robot; an input interface configured to obtain identification information of the articles; a measurer configured to measure temperature of each of the articles; a temperature regulator configured to heat or cool the loading spaces; and a controller configured to determine a type of each of the articles from the identification information, determine a delivery route based on the determined type of article, and control the temperature regulator based on the measured temperature while controlling the travel driver such that the robot moves along the determined delivery route. Examples of the present disclosure are implemented by executing a machine learning algorithm in a 5G environment connected for Internet of things (IoT).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Yu June Jang, Hyoungmi Kim, Jin Won Kang
  • Patent number: 11654570
    Abstract: The self-driving robot comprises: a loading box including at least one loading space; a communication circuit configured to transmit or receive a signal; an information collection device configured to detect a surrounding environment; a driving device configured to implement movement of the self-driving robot; and a processor configured to control the loading box, the communication circuit, and the information collection device, wherein the processor performs control so that the self-driving robot identifies delivery authority information and position information of an event operator, in response to detecting a delivery event while moving along a moving path, and the self-driving robot determines whether to open the loading box, on the basis of the delivery authority information and the position information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Yujune Jang, Hyoungmi Kim, Jeongeun Choi, Sunghee Han
  • Patent number: 11503971
    Abstract: A cleaning robot according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a traveling motor configured to generate a driving force for traveling; a cleaning module changing unit configured to selectively activate any one of at least one cleaning module; a sensing unit configured to sense characteristics of a floor surface; and a processor configured to perform a cleaning operation of cleaning the floor surface by controlling the cleaning module changing unit to activate any one of the at least one cleaning module based on the sensed characteristics of the floor surface, wherein the processor is configured to: sense characteristics of a contaminant present on the floor surface by using the sensing unit while performing the cleaning operation; and control the cleaning module changing unit to change or maintain the activated cleaning module based on the sensed characteristics of the contaminant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongguk Kim, Jaeyoung Kim, Hyoungmi Kim, Yujune Jang
  • Patent number: 11430278
    Abstract: A building management robot includes a communication unit configured to recognize an identification device corresponding to a first divided space among at least one divided space in a building and acquire first identification information of the first divided space from the identification device, a camera configured to acquire image data including a position where the identification device is recognized, and a processor configured to recognize a user from the image data, confirm an authentication level of the first divided space of the recognized user from a database, and provide the user with a service based on the confirmed authentication level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongguk Kim, Jaeyoung Kim, Hyoungmi Kim, Yujune Jang
  • Patent number: 11413764
    Abstract: A serving robot includes a camera to obtain image data including at least one of a facial expression or a gesture, which is associated with food, of a customer, a microphone to obtain voice data including voice of the customer, which is associated with the food and a processor to obtain customer reaction data including at least one of the image data or the voice data, through at least one of the camera or the microphone, estimate a reaction of the customer to the food, from the obtained customer reaction data, and generate or update customer management information corresponding to the customer based on the estimated reaction. The robot estimates the reaction the customer from the customer reaction data through the learning model based on artificial intelligence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongguk Kim, Jaeyoung Kim, Hyoungmi Kim, Yujune Jang
  • Patent number: 11392936
    Abstract: An exchange service robot includes a communication unit, a traveling unit including at least one wheel and a traveling motor, an output unit configured to output a request for putting a currency, a currency recognition sensor configured to recognize the amount of currency put through a currency slot, and a processor configured to acquire information on a withdrawal amount based on exchange rate information between the put currency and a currency to be withdrawn and the amount of put currency, and provide the currency to be withdrawn based on the acquired information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongguk Kim, Jaeyoung Kim, Hyoungmi Kim, Yujune Jang
  • Publication number: 20220005303
    Abstract: A building management robot includes a communication unit configured to recognize an identification device corresponding to a first divided space among at least one divided space in a building and acquire first identification information of the first divided space from the identification device, a camera configured to acquire image data including a position where the identification device is recognized, and a processor configured to recognize a user from the image data, confirm an authentication level of the first divided space of the recognized user from a database, and provide the user with a service based on the confirmed authentication level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongguk KIM, Jaeyoung KIM, Hyoungmi KIM, Yujune JANG
  • Publication number: 20210365933
    Abstract: An exchange service robot includes a communication unit, a traveling unit including at least one wheel and a traveling motor, an output unit configured to output a request for putting a currency, a currency recognition sensor configured to recognize the amount of currency put through a currency slot, and a processor configured to acquire information on a withdrawal amount based on exchange rate information between the put currency and a currency to be withdrawn and the amount of put currency, and provide the currency to be withdrawn based on the acquired information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongguk KIM, Jaeyoung KIM, Hyoungmi KIM, Yujune JANG
  • Publication number: 20210362335
    Abstract: Robot according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base configured to form a main body; an item receiving unit configured to be detached from an upper portion of the base and to have a receiving space receiving an item to be stored therein; a motor providing a driving force for driving; a communication unit configured to receive a call request; and a processor configured to control the motor to move to a position corresponding to a user based on position information included in the call request, and to control the motor to move to a predefined locker station when the item to be stored is received in the item receiving unit from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Hyongguk KIM, Jaeyoung KIM, Hyoungmi KIM, Yujune JANG
  • Publication number: 20210354305
    Abstract: A serving robot includes a camera to obtain image data including at least one of a facial expression or a gesture, which is associated with food, of a customer, a microphone to obtain voice data including voice of the customer, which is associated with the food and a processor to obtain customer reaction data including at least one of the image data or the voice data, through at least one of the camera or the microphone, estimate a reaction of the customer to the food, from the obtained customer reaction data, and generate or update customer management information corresponding to the customer based on the estimated reaction. The robot estimates the reaction the customer from the customer reaction data through the learning model based on artificial intelligence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Hyongguk KIM, Jaeyoung KIM, Hyoungmi KIM, Yujune JANG
  • Publication number: 20210331326
    Abstract: A robot according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: at least one wheel for traveling; a water tank in which an accommodating space accommodating water is formed; a water pump connected to the water tank; a water purifier connected to the water pump to purify and discharge water provided from the water tank; and an air cleaner configured to suction and filter air and discharge the filtered air, wherein the water tank is disposed below the water pump, the water purifier, and the air cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongguk KIM, Jaeyoung KIM, Hyoungmi KIM, Yujune JANG
  • Publication number: 20210321847
    Abstract: A cleaning robot according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a traveling motor configured to generate a driving force for traveling; a cleaning module changing unit configured to selectively activate any one of at least one cleaning module; a sensing unit configured to sense characteristics of a floor surface; and a processor configured to perform a cleaning operation of cleaning the floor surface by controlling the cleaning module changing unit to activate any one of the at least one cleaning module based on the sensed characteristics of the floor surface, wherein the processor is configured to: sense characteristics of a contaminant present on the floor surface by using the sensing unit while performing the cleaning operation; and control the cleaning module changing unit to change or maintain the activated cleaning module based on the sensed characteristics of the contaminant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Hyongguk KIM, Jaeyoung KIM, Hyoungmi KIM, Yujune JANG
  • Publication number: 20210208595
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a user recognition-based stroller robot and a method for controlling the same, and more particularly, to a technology for detecting and controlling states of a guardian and an infant. The user recognition-based stroller robot comprises: a detection unit configured to recognize or measure at least one of a traveling state of the stroller robot or body structures of an infant inside the stroller robot and a guardian outside the stroller robot; a controller configured to determine whether the stroller robot is controlled according to the traveling state measured by the detection unit and determine a structure change of the stroller robot according to the body structure of at least one of the infant or the guardian; and a driving unit configured to adjust at least one of a display, a belt, a seat, or a handle installed in the stroller robot according to the determination of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongguk KIM, Jaeyoung KIM, Hyoungmi KIM, Yujune JANG
  • Publication number: 20210197387
    Abstract: The self-driving robot comprises: a loading box including at least one loading space; a communication circuit configured to transmit or receive a signal; an information collection device configured to detect a surrounding environment; a driving device configured to implement movement of the self-driving robot; and a processor configured to control the loading box, the communication circuit, and the information collection device, wherein the processor performs control so that the self-driving robot identifies delivery authority information and position information of an event operator, in response to detecting a delivery event while moving along a moving path, and the self-driving robot determines whether to open the loading box, on the basis of the delivery authority information and the position information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Yujune JANG, Hyoungmi KIM, Jeongeun CHOI, Sunghee HAN
  • Publication number: 20210102817
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a robot configured to determine a delivery priority among a plurality of destinations based on weight information of an article, and a delivery method using such a robot. The robot may communicate with other electronic devices and a server in a 5G communication environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyoungmi KIM, Yu June JANG, Jin Won KANG
  • Publication number: 20210096572
    Abstract: Disclosed are a robot and a method for delivering articles by the robot. A robot, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, includes: one or more loading spaces configured to load articles; a travel driver configured to move the robot; an input interface configured to obtain identification information of the articles; a measurer configured to measure temperature of each of the articles; a temperature regulator configured to heat or cool the loading spaces; and a controller configured to determine a type of each of the articles from the identification information, determine a delivery route based on the determined type of article, and control the temperature regulator based on the measured temperature while controlling the travel driver such that the robot moves along the determined delivery route. Examples of the present disclosure are implemented by executing a machine learning algorithm in a 5G environment connected for Internet of things (IoT).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Yu June JANG, Hyoungmi KIM, Jin Won KANG
  • Patent number: 10198168
    Abstract: A mobile terminal provides a guide and feedback for a lock release operation to implement a gesture for a lock release operation at an arbitrary location and in various directions. A method of releasing a user interface lock state in a mobile terminal having a touch sensing display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include setting the mobile terminal to a user interface lock state; detecting a contact with the touch sensing display at an arbitrary location on the touch sensing display; displaying a lock release region corresponding to the arbitrary location while maintaining a contact with the touch sensing display; displaying the movement of the contact in the lock release region; and switching the mobile terminal into a user interface lock release state when the movement of the contact in the lock release region satisfies a predetermined condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: British Telecommunications Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Minsoo Park, Moonkyung Kim, Sangwoon Lee, Jihye Ham, Minjin Lee, Harim Jang, Taehoon Cho, Younghoon Lee, Inyong Hwang, Hyoungmi Kim
  • Patent number: 10001917
    Abstract: A mobile terminal including a touchscreen; a wireless communication unit; a memory configured to store a specific application; and a controller configured to display a first object related to the specific application, the first object having a first size, in which the specific application can be executed in response to a first touch gesture on the first object, in response to a second touch gesture with respect to the displayed first object, display an object indicator indicating that the first object can be changed into a second object related to the specific application, the second object having a second size, and in response to a third touch gesture with respect to the object indicator, change the displayed first object into the second object such that the first object is visually transformed into the second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Moonkyung Kim, Jihye Ham, Harim Jang, Minsoo Park, Hyoungmi Kim