Patents by Inventor Hyun-ock Yim

Hyun-ock Yim 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: 10027903
    Abstract: A method of arranging image filters and associated apparatus and storage media are provided. The method includes determining an arrangement order determination criterion based on a user input, searching for image filters based on the arrangement order determination criterion, arranging the searched image filters according to the arrangement order determination criterion, and displaying the arranged image filters on a display unit of an electronic apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hyun-Ock Yim
  • Patent number: 9692963
    Abstract: A method performed in an electronic apparatus that shares photographing setting values is provided. An image list, including a plurality of images including the photographing setting values, is received from an external device connected to the electronic apparatus via a network. The image list is displayed. An image of a subject is captured based on photographing setting values included in an image selected from the image list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-ock Yim, Jin-pyo Gwak, Su-kyung Kim
  • Patent number: 9635247
    Abstract: A method of displaying a photographing mode is provided. The method includes: generating input images; determining scene information by recognizing scenes in the input images; obtaining lens information related to a lens of an electronic apparatus; determining setup information by using the scene information and the lens information; searching for a photographing mode of the electronic apparatus based on the setup information; and displaying a found photographing mode on a display unit of the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-pyo Gwak, Su-kyung Kim, Hyun-ock Yim
  • Patent number: 9538071
    Abstract: In an electronic apparatus having a photographing function and a method of controlling the same, a qualitative description and a quantitative setting link with each other flexibly so as to provide a mixed linkage guide so that the qualitative description and the quantitative setting may be reused, and a qualitative description and a quantitative setting which will be added later may link with each other freely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Su-kyung Kim, Jin-pyo Gwak, Hyun-ock Yim, Won-hyung Cho, Dae-hong Ki, Sung-ho Kim, Jin-ha Kim
  • Publication number: 20160142649
    Abstract: A method of arranging image filters and associated apparatus and storage media are provided. The method includes determining an arrangement order determination criterion based on a user input, searching for image filters based on the arrangement order determination criterion, arranging the searched image filters according to the arrangement order determination criterion, and displaying the arranged image filters on a display unit of an electronic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hyun-Ock YIM
  • Patent number: 9185300
    Abstract: A photographing apparatus is disclosed. The photographing apparatus includes a determination unit which determines a scene category to which an input image belongs from a plurality of predetermined scene categories, a photographing unit which photographs the input image, a control unit which controls the photographing unit to generate an original image corresponding to the input image and an additional image where image processing corresponding to the determined scene category has been performed on the input image, and a display unit which displays the generated original image and additional image according to a predetermined event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hyun-ock Yim
  • Publication number: 20150189167
    Abstract: A method of displaying a photographing mode is provided. The method includes: generating input images; determining scene information by recognizing scenes in the input images; obtaining lens information related to a lens of an electronic apparatus; determining setup information by using the scene information and the lens information; searching for a photographing mode of the electronic apparatus based on the setup information; and displaying a found photographing mode on a display unit of the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jin-pyo Gwak, Su-kyung Kim, Hyun-ock Yim
  • Publication number: 20150189164
    Abstract: In an electronic apparatus having a photographing function and a method of controlling the same, a qualitative description and a quantitative setting link with each other flexibly so as to provide a mixed linkage guide so that the qualitative description and the quantitative setting may be reused, and a qualitative description and a quantitative setting which will be added later may link with each other freely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Su-kyung Kim, Jin-pyo Gwak, Hyun-ock Yim, Won-hyung Cho, Dae-hong Ki, Sung-ho Kim, Jin-ha Kim
  • Publication number: 20150189171
    Abstract: A method performed in an electronic apparatus that shares photographing setting values is provided. An image list, including a plurality of images including the photographing setting values, is received from an external device connected to the electronic apparatus via a network. The image list is displayed. An image of a subject is captured based on photographing setting values included in an image selected from the image list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Hyun-ock Yim, Jin-pyo Gwak, Su-kyung Kim
  • Patent number: 9013589
    Abstract: A digital image processing method includes obtaining photographing setting information from an input image, obtaining one or more candidate images corresponding to the obtained photographing setting information from a first database that stores candidate images, and determining photographing setting information for a selected candidate image from a second database that stores photographing setting information corresponding to the candidate images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-ock Yim, Ji-hyun Goh
  • Patent number: 8856192
    Abstract: A method and apparatus update a composition database for storing information for setting a composition. The method includes extracting and displaying at least one composition stored in the composition database, counting a composition selected by a user from among the at least one composition, and updating the composition database according to the result of the count. According to the method, compositions selected by a user from among compositions displayed on a screen are counted, and the result of the count is reflected on the composition database. Accordingly, compositions are displayed in a user-centered manner and photographing convenience is increased, a digital photographing apparatus automatically learns compositions preferred by a user during photographing so as to automatically display the compositions preferred by the user, and a composition based on a pattern of the user is suggested instead of a composition according to a certain place or scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myung-kyu Choi, Ung-sik Kim, Ji-hyun Goh, Won-seok Song, Hyun-ock Yim, Tae-hoon Kang, Eun-sun Ahn
  • Publication number: 20140139699
    Abstract: A photographing apparatus is disclosed. The photographing apparatus includes a determination unit which determines a scene category to which an input image belongs from a plurality of predetermined scene categories, a photographing unit which photographs the input image, a control unit which controls the photographing unit to generate an original image corresponding to the input image and an additional image where image processing corresponding to the determined scene category has been performed on the input image, and a display unit which displays the generated original image and additional image according to a predetermined event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyun-ock Yim
  • Patent number: 8712207
    Abstract: Provided are a digital photographing apparatus that is capable of displaying a slide show in which music and images are displayed in a harmonious manner to the user by replaying a plurality of image files according to an atmosphere created by the music by determining a replay order of the plurality of image files according to the music based on music information and image information, a method of controlling the digital photographing apparatus, and a recording medium for recording the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-hyun Goh, Ung-sik Kim, Myung-kyu Choi, Hyun-ock Yim, Tae-hoon Kang
  • Publication number: 20140043517
    Abstract: An image capture apparatus automatically sets an image capture mode based on a subject or surrounding, and a user changes set values of image processing options of the set image capture mode as needed, thereby providing convenience and flexibility. The image capture apparatus includes a scene mode selection unit that analyzes a live view image according to a predetermined scene selection algorithm and selects a scene mode based on the analysis result, a display unit that displays a user interface to select an image processing option related to the selected scene mode and to change a set value of the selected image processing option, and a controller that receives the changed set value of the selected image processing option before an image is captured in the selected scene mode, applies the changed set value to the selected scene mode, and captures the live view image in the selected scene mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Ock Yim, Jin Pyo Gwak, Seong Woon Kim, Ung Sik Kim
  • Patent number: 8582891
    Abstract: A method for guiding a user with a suitable composition includes detecting scene information from an input image, recognizing a scene of the input image by using the detected scene information, extracting composition information corresponding to the recognized scene, and displaying the extracted composition information. Accordingly, an apparatus for guiding a user with a suitable composition and a digital photographing apparatus using the method displays a composition suitable for a current scene by automatically recognizing the current scene, so that the user photographs the current scene quickly and easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-ock Yim, Ung-sik Kim, Ji-hyun Goh, Won-seok Song, Myung-kyu Choi, Tae-hoon Kang, Eun-sun Ahn
  • Patent number: 8558935
    Abstract: In exemplary scene information displaying apparatus and methods, scene information is detected from an input image, a scene for the input image is determined by using the scene information, probabilities that the determined scene corresponds to respective scene modes are calculated, and a scene information identifier including the probabilities for the scene modes is generated and displayed. Thus, users may be informed of all applicable scene modes for a current image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-ock Yim, Ung-sik Kim, Jong-sun Kim
  • Patent number: 8446488
    Abstract: A method of controlling a digital photographing device, the method including analyzing the color distribution of an input image, determining an enhancement color from the input image according to a predetermined criterion based on the analyzed color distribution, and enhancing the enhancement color in the input image. The predetermined criterion may be that a color distributed at a ratio higher than a predetermined ratio is determined as the enhancement color. The predetermined enhancement color may further depend on the focal length of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hyun-ock Yim
  • Publication number: 20120092515
    Abstract: A digital image processing method includes obtaining photographing setting information from an input image, obtaining one or more candidate images corresponding to the obtained photographing setting information from a first database that stores candidate images, and determining photographing setting information for a selected candidate image from a second database that stores photographing setting information corresponding to the candidate images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-ock Yim, Ji-hyun Goh
  • Publication number: 20110193995
    Abstract: Provided are a digital photographing apparatus that is capable of displaying a slide show in which music and images are displayed in a harmonious manner to the user by replaying a plurality of image files according to an atmosphere created by the music by determining a replay order of the plurality of image files according to the music based on music information and image information, a method of controlling the digital photographing apparatus, and a recording medium for recording the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-hyun Goh, Ung-sik Kim, Myung-kyu Choi, Hyun-ock Yim, Tae-hoon Kang
  • Publication number: 20100332553
    Abstract: A method and apparatus update a composition database for storing information for setting a composition. The method includes extracting and displaying at least one composition stored in the composition database, counting a composition selected by a user from among the at least one composition, and updating the composition database according to the result of the count. According to the method, compositions selected by a user from among compositions displayed on a screen are counted, and the result of the count is reflected on the composition database. Accordingly, compositions are displayed in a user-centered manner and photographing convenience is increased, a digital photographing apparatus automatically learns compositions preferred by a user during photographing so as to automatically display the compositions preferred by the user, and a composition based on a pattern of the user is suggested instead of a composition according to a certain place or scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myung-kyu Choi, Ung-sik Kim, Ji-hyun Goh, Won-seok Song, Hyun-ock Yim, Tae-hoon Kang, Eun-sun Ahn