Patents by Inventor Hyun-Ju HONG

Hyun-Ju HONG 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: 20170285844
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing having a first face, a second face that faces a direction opposite to the first face, and a side face that encloses at least a portion of a space between the first face and the second face, a touch sensing circuit disposed within the housing, a communication circuit disposed within the housing, a transparent substrate that forms at least a portion of the first face, the second face, and the side face of the housing, at least one display disposed within the housing along at least a portion of the transparent substrate, a first conductive pattern disposed between the transparent substrate and the at least one display or inside the at least one display, and electrically connected with the touch sensing circuit, and a second conductive pattern disposed between the transparent substrate and the first conductive pattern, and electrically connected with the wireless communication circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jung-Sik PARK, Jae-Young SHIN, Seunggil JEON, Chongyoon CHUNG, Dohyung HA, Byoung-Uk YOON, Hyun-Ju HONG
  • Publication number: 20170289324
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface extending between and along a perimeter of the first surface and the second surface, a cover glass corresponding to at least the first surface, a display panel disposed under the cover glass and including an active area exposed through the cover glass, an inactive area surrounding the active area, and a printed circuit board connection portion connected to one end of the inactive area, wherein at least one opening or at least one cutaway portion is formed in the display panel, and a camera module disposed in a space formed by the at least one opening or the at least one cutaway portion and exposed through the cover glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jung Hee YEO, Kuk Hwan KIM, Dong Kyun KIM, Jae Ho BAIK, Sung Jin YUM, Ji Young LEE, Jin Sang HWANG, Woon Geun KWAK, Jung Sik PARK, Byoung Uk YOON, Yong Seok LEE, Jung Won LEE, Min Su JUNG, Seung Min CHOI, Hyun Ju HONG
  • Publication number: 20170249791
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a vehicle control method of an electronic device, and the electronic device. The electronic device may include a display, a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, one or more sensors, a memory, and a processor electrically coupled to the display, the first communication circuit, the second communication circuit, the memory, and the one or more sensors. The memory may store at least one instruction, when executed by the processor causes the electronic device to: detect a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) value of a Radio Frequency (RF) signal received from a vehicle through the first communication circuit, convert the detected RSSI value based on deviation information stored in the memory, and transmit the RF signal including the converted RSSI value to the vehicle through the first communication circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Jeong WOO, Jae Il AN, Jae-Young SHIN, Sehwan CHOI, Hyun-Ju HONG
  • Patent number: 9541608
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring an insulation resistance that may calculate each of a cathode terminal-side insulation resistance value and an anode terminal-side insulation resistance value of a battery. The apparatus for measuring an insulation resistance according to the present disclosure forms different first and second circuits by selectively connecting an insulation resistance measurement unit to a cathode terminal or an anode terminal of the battery, and calculates a cathode terminal-side insulation resistance value and an anode terminal-side insulation resistance value from first and second insulation detection voltages applied to the insulation resistance measurement unit and simultaneous circuit equations derived from the first and the second circuits. Accordingly, quantitative insulation resistance values of the cathode terminal and the anode terminal of the battery may be each obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun-Ju Hong, Jin-Su Jang
  • Patent number: 9535546
    Abstract: A cover device having an input unit and a portable terminal having the cover device are provided. The cover device includes a cover unit divided into a plurality of areas, each area having an electrode. A connection surface is provided in the cover unit and configured to be detachably engaged with a terminal to which the cover unit is mounted. The input unit including an electrode line is configured to transmit a touch input signal to a touch panel of the terminal through an electrode of a touched area among the plurality of areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Chi-Hyun Cho, Hee-Sung Kim, Chang-Ryong Heo, Hyun-Ju Hong
  • Patent number: 9484736
    Abstract: Provided is an operating method of an electronic device including a first processor, a humidity sensor, a second processor controlling the humidity sensor, and a battery, wherein the second processor and the battery are waterproofed. The method may include: detecting a power supply event from the battery; supplying a power from the battery to the second processor controlling the humidity sensor and not supplying the power to the first processor; determining, by the second processor, a humidity of the electronic device by using the humidity sensor; and when the humidity of the electronic device is greater than a first reference humidity, cutting off power supply from the battery and when the humidity of the electronic device is less than the first reference humidity, supplying the power to the first processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-Ju Hong, Seung-Ki Choi
  • Patent number: 9430052
    Abstract: A method for controlling a function of an electronic device by using an electronic pen and the electronic device are provided. The method of controlling the function of the electronic device includes determining a motion of an electronic pen inserted into the electronic device and confirming an operation corresponding to the determined motion of the electronic pen to perform the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-Ju Hong, Hyun-Jung Kim, Bo-Yeon Na, Yong-Sang Yun, Chang-Ryong Heo
  • Publication number: 20160242331
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a PCB including a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface; an electronic component arranged on the first surface, adjacent to a portion of the side surface; a shield structure including a cap that covers the electronic component and a sidewall extending from a periphery of the cap toward the first surface of the PCB, wherein the sidewall extends in a first direction that is non-parallel to the first surface of the PCB; a first conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the side surface of the PCB; and a second conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the first surface to be connected to the first conductive structure. The sidewall contacts with the first surface of the PCB and overlaps with the second conductive structure, when viewed from above the first surface of the PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Jung-Sik PARK, Seung-Ki CHOI, Joon HEO, Hyun-Ju HONG
  • Publication number: 20160210616
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing, a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field, a plate that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern, and a communication circuit that is configured to transmit at least one transaction information to an external device by using the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern may include a first end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, a second end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a coil that is connected between the first end and the second end and includes a plurality of turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Woo-Sup Lee, Hyun-Ju Hong, Youn-Ju Kim Kim, Jae-Bong Chun, Jung-Sik Park
  • Publication number: 20160210615
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field, a plate that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern; and a control circuit that is configured to transmit at least one transaction information by using the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern includes a first coil that includes a plurality of first turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate, and a second coil that includes a plurality of second turns that are substantially parallel to the surface of the plate. When viewed from the upper side of the plate, the first coil and the second coil may not at least partially overlap with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Woo-Sup Lee, Jae-Bong Chun, Hyun-Ju Hong, Jung-Sik Park
  • Patent number: 9392548
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a method for controlling device transmission power is disclosed. The method may include performing communication at first transmission power using a first communication module, performing communication at a second transmission power using a second communication module, and/or adjusting a transmission power of the first communication module from the first transmission power to a second transmission power for at least a part of time while performing communication using the second communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Won Lee, Soon Park, Yong Jun Park, Hyun Ju Hong, Jong Hyun Park, Ki Joong Kwon, Duck Su Kim
  • Publication number: 20160149290
    Abstract: An electronic device comprising: a housing; a wireless communication transceiver provided within the housing; an antenna radiator provided within the housing; and a cover arranged to cover at least a portion of the antenna radiator and form at least a portion of a surface of the housing, wherein the cover includes a conductive material, and the cover is at least partially detachable from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Jung-Sik PARK, Yeon-Woo KIM, Woo-Sup LEE, Seung-Gil JEON, Ju-Seok NOH, Jae-Bong CHUN, Hyun-Ju HONG
  • Publication number: 20160147293
    Abstract: A method of controlling a plurality of input/output (I/O) device is provided. The method includes acquiring an input through an electronic device that includes an exterior, on which no substantially visible hole is formed, determining situation information for a user who handles the electronic device, performing input/output through a first I/O device disposed in a first area of the electronic device when the situation information is first situation information in response to an input, and performing input/output through a second I/O device disposed in a second area of the electronic device when the situation information is second situation information in response to an input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Jung-Sik PARK, Seong-Eun KIM, Ju-Nyun KIM, Byoung-Uk YOON, Do-Hun CHA, Hyun-Ju HONG, Yo-Han LEE, Jae-Ouk CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20160142867
    Abstract: An electronic device including a proximity recognition module configured to recognize second electronic device proximate to the first electronic device, a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit and receive data to and from the second electronic device, and a power supply module configured to apply at least one of power charged in the first electronic device and power wirelessly supplied from the second device as power for the communication module, based on the recognition with respect to the second device. Other embodiments are also possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Hyeong-Tae Kim, Jung-Sik Park, Woo-Sup Lee, Jae Ouk Chung, Seong-Min Kim, Youn-Ju Kim, Dong-Hun Park, Gun Lim, Jae-Woong Jeon, Hyun-Ju Hong
  • Patent number: 9288390
    Abstract: A method for operating an electronic device which is in a first mode is provided. The method includes detecting a grip state of the electronic device, detecting a change in tilt when the detected grip state is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and switching a mode from the first mode to a second mode when the detected change in tilt is within a set tilt range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-Ju Hong, Hyung-Jin Park
  • Patent number: 9197281
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying digital pre-distortion (DPD) technology in an electronic device which uses an envelope tracking (ET) method is provided. The electronic device includes an antenna, a modem, a transceiver configured to convert a signal generated in the modem into a radio frequency signal, an ET modulator configured to supply power to a power amplifier based on an amplitude component of the signal generated in the modem, and the power amplifier configured to amplify power of a signal received from the transceiver based on an output signal of the ET modulator. The modem generates a signal by using a DPD) variable corresponding to output impedance of the power amplifier caused by the antenna from among a plurality of DPD variables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju-Ho Van, Hyun-Ju Hong
  • Publication number: 20150324569
    Abstract: A fingerprint recognition method and electronic device performing the same are provided. The electronic device includes a fingerprint sensor configured to perform fingerprint sensing according to a control signal of a processor, and includes the processor configured to obtain a fingerprint-unrecognizable position from a sensing area of the fingerprint sensor, to obtain, based on the fingerprint-unrecognizable position, a distance to a fingerprint from the fingerprint-unrecognizable position, and to control, based on the distance, the fingerprint sensor by adjusting a sensing operation of the fingerprint sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Hyun Ju HONG, Hyung Jin PARK
  • Publication number: 20150317120
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a plurality of displays, at least one processor configured to select a first display including at least one of the plurality of displays, based on relative positions of the plurality of displays, user information, an application to be executed, or a component associated with a function of the application, and a display control module configured to output contents to the first display and at least one object associated with the contents to at least one other second display of the plurality of displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Seong Eun KIM, Ju Nyun KIM, Myung Hun BAE, Hyun Ju HONG, Do Hun CHA, Jung Sik PARK, Se Jun SONG, Heung Sik SHIN, Myung Gon HONG
  • Publication number: 20150309704
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a first display functionally connected to the electronic device; a second display functionally connected to the electronic device; and a display control module configured to select at least one object in correspondence to a first input event relating to the first display and perform a function relating to the at least one object through at least one display of the first display and the second display on the basis of a second input event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Myung Hun Bae, Ju Nyun Kim, Se Jun Song, Jung Sik Park, Heung Sik Shin, Yo Han Lee, Myung Gon Hong, Hyun Ju Hong
  • Publication number: 20150296460
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a method for controlling device transmission power is disclosed. The method may include performing communication at first transmission power using a first communication module, performing communication at a second transmission power using a second communication module, and/or adjusting a transmission power of the first communication module from the first transmission power to a second transmission power for at least a part of time while performing communication using the second communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Jong Won LEE, Soon PARK, Yong Jun PARK, Hyun Ju HONG, Jong Hyun PARK, Ki Joong KWON, Duck Su KIM