Patents by Inventor Jong-pal Kim
Jong-pal 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).
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Patent number: 9338742Abstract: A method of reducing power consumption of a receiver includes identifying a plurality of sensors for transmitting a signal, generating data for controlling a transmission operation of the plurality of sensors, and transmitting the data to the plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jong Pal Kim
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Publication number: 20160038096Abstract: A signal processing method and apparatus for measuring heartbeat and oxygen saturation. The signal processing apparatus may acquire a first sampled signal by sampling a detection signal output from an optical detector in an interval in which a light source is activated, may acquire a second sampled signal by sampling a detection signal output from the optical detector in an interval in which the light source is inactivated, and may output a combined signal in which the first sampled signal and the second sampled signal are combined. An amplitude of the first sampled signal may decrease by combining the first sampled signal with the second sampled signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicants: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., The Industry & Academic Cooperation in Chungnam National University (IAC)Inventors: Jong Pal KIM, Hyoung Ho KO
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Publication number: 20160028388Abstract: An apparatus of processing a signal or a biosignal, and a method of processing a signal or a biosignal are provided. The method of processing signal involves receiving a first reference signal having a frequency component of a measurement signal to be applied to a subject, receiving a second reference signal having a frequency component within a frequency bandwidth of an amplifier, and converting a first signal measured from the subject to a second signal within the frequency bandwidth of the amplifier, based on the first reference signal and the second reference signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., The Industry & Academic Cooperation in Chungnam National University (IAC)Inventors: Jong Pal KIM, Hyoung Ho KO, Tak Hyung LEE
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Publication number: 20160006417Abstract: A signal processing apparatus includes a first electrical signal generator configured to generate a first electrical signal, a second electrical signal generator configured to generate a second electrical signal based on a voltage signal output from a variable impedance unit, and a multiplexer configured to selectively supply the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal to the variable impedance unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong Pal KIM, Tak Hyung LEE, Hyoung Ho KO
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Publication number: 20150327814Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for analyzing a biological signal. The apparatus may measure the biological signal, detect a noise signal influencing the electrical characteristics of the measured biological signal, and display the measured biological signal by distinguishing a normal section of the measured biological signal from an abnormal section of the biological signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong-pal KIM, Seok Chan KIM
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Patent number: 9155477Abstract: A pressurizing apparatus includes a lower frame and an upper frame. A first end of the upper frame may be hinged to the lower frame at a rotation axis, and a second end of the upper frame may be rotated about the rotation axis by an actuator. A pressurizing unit may be combined to the upper frame in such a way that the pressurizing unit is rotatable relative to the upper frame. When the actuator rotates the second end of the upper frame, the pressurizing unit pressurizes an object to be pressurized.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong Pal Kim, Kun-soo Shin, Sang-kon Bae, Youn-ho Kim
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Patent number: 9107596Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for analyzing a biological signal. The apparatus may measure the biological signal, detect a noise signal influencing the electrical characteristics of the measured biological signal, and display the measured biological signal by distinguishing a normal section of the measured biological signal from an abnormal section of the biological signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong-pal Kim, Seok Chan Kim
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Publication number: 20150201861Abstract: A bio impedance measurement apparatus includes a current applicator configured to provide, to terminals contacting a body, a current based on a first control signal, and a modulator configured to modulate a voltage generated as the current flows through the body, based on a second control signal. The apparatus further includes an amplifier configured to amplify the modulated voltage, and a demodulator configured to demodulate the amplified voltage based on a third control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., The Industry & Academic Cooperation in Chungnam National University (IAC)Inventors: Hyoung Ho KO, Jong Pal KIM, Tak Hyung LEE
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Publication number: 20150200637Abstract: A biosignal apparatus is described including an amplifier and a sampler. The amplifier is configured to alternate between an operating state and a low power state based on a periodically changing control signal. The sampler is configured to sample a signal output from the amplifier in response to the amplifier being in the operating state and maintain the sampled signal in response to the amplifier being in the low power state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicants: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., The Industry & Academic Cooperation in Chungnam National University (IAC)Inventors: Hyoung Ho KO, Jong Pal KIM, Tak Hyung LEE
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Patent number: 8986206Abstract: A health care apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus includes: a motion sensing unit; a bio-electric potential sensing unit sensing an electric potential signal of the health examinee corresponding to the sensed result; and an analysis unit analyzing the sensed result. By recognizing a current motion of the examinee and sensing an electric potential signal corresponding to the recognized current motion from the examinee, a more reliable health index of the examinee can be calculated. Even when information on the current motion of the health examinee is not given, the current motion can be recognized by the apparatus and method. Furthermore, since the health examinee is notified of the calculated health index in real time, the health examinee can be informed immediately if the physical condition is in an emergency state. As a result, the examinee can respond quickly to the emergency situation.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Youn-ho Kim, Kun-soo Shin, Wan-taek Han, Hyung-sok Yeo, Hyun-tai Hwang, Jong-pal Kim
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Publication number: 20150065908Abstract: A reconfigurable measuring apparatus includes a first chopper configured to modulate an input signal, and an amplifier configured to amplify an output signal of the first chopper. The reconfigurable measuring apparatus further includes a second chopper configured to demodulate an output signal of the amplifier, and a controller configured to control the first chopper and the second chopper based on a measurement mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jong Pal KIM
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Publication number: 20150025326Abstract: An accessory for remote monitoring, including: a body capable of being placed on a human body; a measurement unit installed in the body and measuring a change in surroundings; a signal processing unit for processing a signal acquired from the measurement unit; and a wireless communication unit including a monopole antenna transmitting the signal processed by the signal processing unit and a ground installed along the body, corresponding to the monopole antenna. The signal processing unit and the monopole antenna are manufactured in a small size to be formed in the accessories body or periphery of the accessories body, and a space for wiring the ground may be obtained by using a band or the accessories body in an extended shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Pal KIM, Kun Soo SHIN
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Patent number: 8882667Abstract: An accessory for remote monitoring, including: a body capable of being placed on a human body; a measurement unit installed in the body and measuring a change in surroundings; a signal processing unit for processing a signal acquired from the measurement unit; and a wireless communication unit including a monopole antenna transmitting the signal processed by the signal processing unit and a ground installed along the body, corresponding to the monopole antenna. The signal processing unit and the monopole antenna are manufactured in a small size to be formed in the accessories body or periphery of the accessories body, and a space for wiring the ground may be obtained by using a band or the accessories body in an extended shape.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Pal Kim, Kun Soo Shin
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Patent number: 8860504Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a biological signal of a body, the apparatus including; at least three interfaces which obtain signals from the body, a signal application unit which applies a signal having a frequency which is higher than one of a frequency of interest of the biological signal to one of a first interface from among the at least three interfaces, and one of a plurality of internal elements of the apparatus, a feedback signal generation unit which generates a feedback signal from component signals generated due to the applied signal, wherein the feedback signal generation unit generates the feedback signal using a signal obtained from at least one of a second interface and a third interface from among the at least three interfaces and an input control unit which receives the generated feedback signal and controls a signal input from at least one of the second interface and third interface to an amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jong-pal Kim
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Patent number: 8855753Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatuses for measuring a biological signal, in which a biological signal of an examinee is detected via at least one interface that touches skin of the examinee, and a dummy signal is detected via a dummy interface Noise that is generated by a fluctuation in the electrical characteristics of the at least one interface is removed from the biological signal using the biological signal and the dummy signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong-pal Kim, Byung-hoon Ko
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Publication number: 20140285257Abstract: An apparatus that amplifies a signal, includes an amplifier configured to amplify the signal. The apparatus further includes a current supplier configured to supply a periodically variable current to the amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jong Pal KIM
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Publication number: 20140228650Abstract: A bio-electrode for measuring a biosignal of a user and an apparatus and method for processing a biosiginal including the bio-electrode are disclosed. The bio-electrode may include a first electrode to measure a biosignal of a user, an initial second electrode to measure a motion signal corresponding to a motion artifact included in the biosignal, and a support member to support the first electrode and the second electrode in proximity to the user. The biosignal may be processed to improve the quality of the biosignal by using the motion signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Byung Hoon KO, Jong Pal KIM, Sang Yun PARK
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Patent number: 8800377Abstract: A contact force sensor package includes a substrate layer having a vibration detection unit and a pair of first junction pads that are electrical connection ports which are provided on an upper surface of the substrate layer, a flexible circuit substrate layer having a pair of second junction pads provided at a position corresponding to the first junction pads and electrically connected to the first junction pad, a vibration transfer unit having one side contacting the vibration detection unit and the other side contacting a human body and transferring a sphygmus wave of the human body to the vibration detection unit, and an adhesion layer formed between the substrate layer and the flexible circuit substrate layer to reinforce a junction force between the substrate layer and the flexible circuit substrate layer, the adhesion layer being not formed in an area overlapping at least the vibration transfer unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jong-pal Kim
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Publication number: 20140221807Abstract: Provided is a sensor platform and a method of preparing the same. The sensor platform may include a hydrogel sheet comprising a net structure; an electrolyte applied to the net structure; and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the hydrogel sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Yun PARK, Byung Hoon KO, Jong Pal KIM
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Patent number: 8784322Abstract: A method and apparatus for sensing a sleeping condition of a user, including measuring a physiological signal of a user who is sleeping, determining whether or not a predetermined motion artifact is contained in the measured physiological signal, and determining that the user goes into an awake state when the predetermined motion artifact is contained in the measured physiological signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Pal Kim, Kun Soo Shin, Soo Hyun Bae, Mi Hee Lee