Patents by Inventor Kang-min Lee

Kang-min Lee 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: 11039000
    Abstract: Disclosed are a user terminal apparatus and a control method therefor. According to the present invention, a user terminal apparatus comprises: a communication unit for performing data communication with a plurality of other user terminal devices which are set as a group; a controller for determining an output order of voice messages corresponding to user voices according to a predetermined condition, when the user voices are received from a plurality of other user terminal apparatus; and an output unit for outputting voice messages in a determined output order. Accordingly, the user terminal apparatus can provide a service that enables easy group community with a plurality of other user apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seol-hye Won, Jin Ra, Seok-min Oh, Kang-min Lee, Chul-ho Han
  • Patent number: 10942546
    Abstract: A method of an electronic device for processing gesture is provided. The method includes, in response to an input of a hovering gesture to a flexible display of the electronic device, wherein the flexible display is divided in response to folding of the electronic device into a first area and a second area based on a folding line, sensing the hovering gesture in the first area and the second area, respectively, and determining a hovering point corresponding to the hovering gesture, based on the sensed positions of the first area and the second area, respectively. Accordingly, a hovering gesture can be detected with increased accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong-rok Park, Kang-min Lee, Dong-churl Kim, Jae-young Huh
  • Publication number: 20210018114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas fuse cock embedded with a flow rate sensor and an automatic gas safety shut-off device having the same, in which a flow rate sensor unit is injection-molded integrally with the gas fuse cock, and the flow rate sensor is mounted to reduce leakage of gas without a separate connecting component, and the present invention provides a gas fuse cock embedded with a flow rate sensor and an automatic gas safety shut-off device having the same, in which the flow rate sensor is directly embedded in a housing of a gas valve without a separate connecting tube, and a connecting portion is eliminated, thereby improving safety against leakage of gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: SAFETEC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: In Kyu KIM, Kang Min LEE
  • Patent number: 10791441
    Abstract: A terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes a communication interface unit configured to receive image data of an application installed in another terminal device that is streamed from the another terminal device, a display unit configured to display the image data, a control unit configured to receive an installation file associated with the application through the communication interface unit while the image data is being displayed, and to execute the received installation file when authentication of the installation file is completed, and a storage unit configured to allow the application to be installed therein according to execution of the installation file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyung-rae Cho, Kang-min Lee, Hyun-geun Jo, Gi-ppeum Choi
  • Publication number: 20200236502
    Abstract: A method of wirelessly connecting a first device to a target device is provided. The method includes searching for at least one device located in an orientation region of the first device, when a first input signal is received, determining the target device based on a direction that the first device is oriented, performing a wireless connection with the target device, and determining whether to maintain the wireless connection with the target device, when a second input signal is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Kang-min LEE, Hyun-geun JO, Hyung-rae CHO, Gi-ppeum CHOI, Jae-keun NA, Young-eun LEE
  • Patent number: 10672209
    Abstract: Provided are door lock control apparatus and method having enhanced security and being capable of providing improved convenience to a user, the door lock control method including: requesting a server for security information set in a door lock; receiving first security information from the server; unlocking the door lock by using the first security information; and setting second security information different from the first security information, in the door lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kang-min Lee, Seung-eok Choi, Jae-eun Kang, Chang-han Kim, Jong-youb Ryu, Chang-hyun Lee
  • Patent number: 10649553
    Abstract: An input device and method for control based on input device tilt is provided. The input device includes a conductive tip formed at one end of the input device, a resonant circuit unit configured to generate a response signal corresponding to a signal entering through the conductive tip and output the response signal through the conductive tip, and a connection part formed between the conductive tip and a body of the input device to enclose a periphery of the conductive tip so as to have a part of the conductive tip exposed from one end of the input device. The connection part includes a metal member having a larger cross-section area than a cross-section area of the conductive tip and which affects signal intensity in response to input device tilt as detected by a touch screen of an electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kang-nam Kim, Sung-soo Park, Byung-hoon Kang, Kang-min Lee
  • Publication number: 20200145801
    Abstract: A terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes a communication interface unit configured to receive image data of an application installed in another terminal device that is streamed from the another terminal device, a display unit configured to display the image data, a control unit configured to receive an installation file associated with the application through the communication interface unit while the image data is being displayed, and to execute the received installation file when authentication of the installation file is completed, and a storage unit configured to allow the application to be installed therein according to execution of the installation file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Hyung-rae CHO, Kang-min LEE, Hyun-geun JO, Gi-ppeum CHOI
  • Publication number: 20200068658
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The disclosed electronic device comprises: a communication module for communicating with a server, a device, and an access point (AP); a memory for storing identification information of the access point and account information on the server; and a processor electrically connected with the communication module and the memory, wherein the processor searches for the device through the communication module, connects with the searched for device, and can transmit the identification information of the access point and the account information to the connected device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: Kang Min LEE
  • Patent number: 10560826
    Abstract: A terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes a communication interface unit configured to receive image data of an application installed in another terminal device that is streamed from the another terminal device, a display unit configured to display the image data, a control unit configured to receive an installation file associated with the application through the communication interface unit while the image data is being displayed, and to execute the received installation file when authentication of the installation file is completed, and a storage unit configured to allow the application to be installed therein according to execution of the installation file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hyung-rae Cho, Kang-min Lee, Hyun-geun Jo, Gi-ppeum Choi
  • Publication number: 20200033966
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a wearable device including obtaining, by the wearable device, a touch input and a hovering input, determining input pattern information based on the obtained touch input and the obtained hovering input, generating a control signal based on the determined input pattern information, and providing the generated control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Kang-min LEE
  • Patent number: 10498776
    Abstract: A user terminal apparatus and a communication method using the same are provided. A user terminal apparatus includes an inputter configured to receive a request for an access to a second user terminal apparatus; a communicator configured to receive service information including at least one communication service provided in the second user terminal apparatus; a displayer configured to display the service information; and a controller configured to, when at least one of the service information is selected, access the second user terminal apparatus through a communication service corresponding to the selected service information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyung-rae Cho, Ji-hyeon Kweon, Kang-min Lee
  • Patent number: 10474259
    Abstract: A method of controlling a device is provided. The method includes receiving a touch input and a hovering input, determining an operation corresponding to input pattern information generated according to the received touch input and the received hovering input, from among operations of an application running on the device, and performing the determined operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Kang-min Lee
  • Publication number: 20190302910
    Abstract: An input device and method for control based on input device tilt is provided. The input device includes a conductive tip formed at one end of the input device, a resonant circuit unit configured to generate a response signal corresponding to a signal entering through the conductive tip and output the response signal through the conductive tip, and a connection part formed between the conductive tip and a body of the input device to enclose a periphery of the conductive tip so as to have a part of the conductive tip exposed from one end of the input device. The connection part includes a metal member having a larger cross-section area than a cross-section area of the conductive tip and which affects signal intensity in response to input device tilt as detected by a touch screen of an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Kang-nam KIM, Sung-soo PARK, Byung-hoon KANG, Kang-min LEE
  • Patent number: 10412534
    Abstract: A service providing method including transmitting user ID information to a service terminal, receiving first service information from a server, and controlling a user terminal to provide a service using received first service information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kang-min Lee, Hyun-geun Jo, Hyung-rae Cho
  • Publication number: 20190274020
    Abstract: A terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes a communication interface unit configured to receive image data of an application installed in another terminal device that is streamed from the another terminal device, a display unit configured to display the image data, a control unit configured to receive an installation file associated with the application through the communication interface unit while the image data is being displayed, and to execute the received installation file when authentication of the installation file is completed, and a storage unit configured to allow the application to be installed therein according to execution of the installation file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Hyung-rae CHO, Kang-min LEE, Hyun-geun JO, Gi-ppeum CHOI
  • Publication number: 20190250671
    Abstract: A method of an electronic device for processing gesture is provided. The method includes, in response to an input of a hovering gesture to a flexible display of the electronic device, wherein the flexible display is divided in response to folding of the electronic device into a first area and a second area based on a folding line, sensing the hovering gesture in the first area and the second area, respectively, and determining a hovering point corresponding to the hovering gesture, based on the sensed positions of the first area and the second area, respectively. Accordingly, a hovering gesture can be detected with increased accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Jeong-rok PARK, Kang-min LEE, Dong-churl KIM, Jae-young HUH
  • Patent number: 10379662
    Abstract: A touch screen panel may include a liquid crystal, a first transparent electrode and a second transparent electrode provided at both sides of the liquid crystal, and a controller configured to transfer image data to the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode in a first mode and sense a touch of a user on at least one of the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode in a second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joo Ho Kim, Hee Yuel Roh, Tatsuhiro Otsuka, Seok Min Oh, Kang Min Lee, Jun Sung Chung, Ji Su Jung, Hyun Geun Jo, Chul Ho Han
  • Patent number: 10372239
    Abstract: An input device and method for control based on input device tilt is provided. The input device includes a conductive tip formed at one end of the input device, a resonant circuit unit configured to generate a response signal corresponding to a signal entering through the conductive tip and output the response signal through the conductive tip, and a connection part formed between the conductive tip and a body of the input device to enclose a periphery of the conductive tip so as to have a part of the conductive tip exposed from one end of the input device. The connection part includes a metal member having a larger cross-section area than a cross-section area of the conductive tip and which affects signal intensity in response to input device tilt as detected by a touch screen of an electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kang-nam Kim, Sung-soo Park, Byung-hoon Kang, Kang-min Lee
  • Patent number: 10349247
    Abstract: A terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes a communication interface unit configured to receive image data of an application installed in another terminal device that is streamed from the another terminal device, a display unit configured to display the image data, a control unit configured to receive an installation file associated with the application through the communication interface unit while the image data is being displayed, and to execute the received installation file when authentication of the installation file is completed, and a storage unit configured to allow the application to be installed therein according to execution of the installation file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyung-rae Cho, Kang-min Lee, Hyun-geun Jo, Gi-ppeum Choi