Patents by Inventor Maeng-Sub Cho

Maeng-Sub Cho 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: 8855974
    Abstract: A system for recommending a sensitive make-up based on skin tone of a user, includes an avatar creator for creating an avatar image using skin information obtained by scanning user's body. Further, the sensitive make-up recommending system includes a cosmetics information processor for generating analysis information by analyzing a plurality of cosmetics and then storing the generated information in a database. Furthermore, the sensitive make-up recommending system includes a simulator for displaying results of performing a make-up simulation to the avatar image based on the analysis information on certain cosmetics selected by the user and the skin information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng Sub Cho, Soon Young Kwon, Jin Seo Kim, Song Woo Lee, Juyeon You
  • Patent number: 8675010
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for providing metadata for a sensory effect, a computer-readable recording medium on which metadata for a sensory effect are recorded, and a method and apparatus for reproducing a sensory effect. A method for providing metadata for a sensory effect includes generating Sensory Effect Metadata (SEM) including sensory effect information on contents using binary representation syntax; and analyzing the SEM and transmitting the SEM to a sensory reproduction apparatus engine unit that generates control information on a sensory reproduction apparatus. In the method, the sensory effect information includes color correction effect information on the contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng-Sub Cho, Jin-Seo Kim
  • Patent number: 8666163
    Abstract: An apparatus for matching colors between various image devices includes a characterization model generation unit configured to generate characterization models for color conversion using gamut information on the image shooting device and the output imaging device; a color conversion unit configured to convert all colors corresponding to a gamut of the image shooting device into colors corresponding to a gamut of the output imaging device using the characterization models; a lookup table generation unit configured to generate a lookup table between the image shooting device and the output imaging device based on color conversion information of the colors corresponding to the gamut of the image shooting device; and an image conversion unit configured to generate an output image of the output imaging device, of which the colors are matched with those of the image inputted from the image shooting device, using the lookup table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng-Sub Cho, Song-Woo Lee, Jin-Seo Kim, Ju-Yeon You, Soon-Young Kwon
  • Patent number: 8612185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, a system, and a method for simulating and saving information of metadata regarding film production. According to the present invention, it can store and manage a variety of information generated from the production location or the pre-production process and share the information by all staffs participating in the production, thereby making it possible to accurately record the information and smoothly communicate between the staffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng Sub Cho, Jin Seo Kim, Ki Hong Kim, Ju Yeon You, Soon Young Kwon, Song Woo Lee
  • Patent number: 8564726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a standard color referencing panel system for cinematography that reproduces the original colors of captured images. The standard color referencing panel system for cinematography includes a memory that stores scene display content and standard color display content of an object to be captured; an input unit that allows a user to turn on a power switch and an image capture start switch; a controller that supplies power in response to a power switch on a signal received from the input unit, transmits control signals in response to an image capture start switch on the signal received from the input unit, and reads the scene display content and the standard color display content from the memory; and a display unit that is supplied with power from the controller to preheat a screen, and displays the scene display content and the standard color display content on the screen in response to the control signals transmitted from the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng Sub Cho, Jin Seo Kim
  • Patent number: 8503776
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing display information for color calibration of a display device includes an input unit for inputting user input information; and a preprocessing unit for preprocessing the user input information input by the input unit to generate a color patch for brightness adjustment and a color patch for contrast adjustment. Further, the apparatus for providing the display information for the color calibration of the display device includes a color patch display unit for displaying and outputting the color patch for brightness adjustment and the color patch for contrast adjustment that are generated by the preprocessing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jin Seo Kim, Maeng Sub Cho, Ki-Hong Kim, Soon Young Kwon, Juyeon You, Song Woo Lee
  • Publication number: 20130176400
    Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for acquiring many images in different positions using multiple cameras to three dimensionally restore an object. The technique acquires images obtained by capturing an object by multiple cameras and corrects brightnesses between images captured by the multiple cameras based on an average brightness value calculated from the images captured by the multiple cameras so as to be constantly maintained. Therefore, it is possible to precisely restore a 3D model using images captured by multiple cameras having corrected brightness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: In Su JANG, Jin Seo Kim, Soon Young Kwon, Song Woo Lee, Ju Yeon You, Maeng Sub Cho
  • Patent number: 8478033
    Abstract: An image inspection apparatus determines whether a test image is a copy of an original image. The image inspection apparatus includes an image group generation unit that determines one or more types of image transform, and transforms the original image according to the determined types of image transform to generate an original image group; a spatial color difference computing unit that transforms a color space of the generated original image group, and calculates first spatial color differences between the original image and images in the original image group to provide color difference data; an image inspection unit that receives the test image and the original image group to calculate second spatial color differences between the test image and the images in the original image group, and compares the second spatial color differences to the color difference data; and an inspection result output unit that outputs the comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jin Seo Kim, Maeng Sub Cho, Bon Ki Koo
  • Patent number: 8411946
    Abstract: Provided is a color conversion system and method. The color conversion system which converts the color of a filmed image includes: an image separation unit configured to receive a reference image including a color reference table and an action image, and separate the reference and action images from each other; a color data extraction unit configured to output color values of the color reference table included in the reference image; a control unit configured to detect change values obtained by comparing color values included in the reference image with those included in the color reference table, and generate a look-up table for converting the colors of the color reference table included in the reference image into desired colors; and an image conversion unit configured to perform color correction by converting the color values of the action image into coordinates in pixels, using the look-up table outputted from the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng-Sub Cho, Jin-Seo Kim, Bonki Koo, Soon-Young Kwon, Juyeon You, Ki-Hong Kim
  • Publication number: 20120163717
    Abstract: An apparatus for matching colors between various image devices includes a characterization model generation unit configured to generate characterization models for color conversion using gamut information on the image shooting device and the output imaging device; a color conversion unit configured to convert all colors corresponding to a gamut of the image shooting device into colors corresponding to a gamut of the output imaging device using the characterization models; a lookup table generation unit configured to generate a lookup table between the image shooting device and the output imaging device based on color conversion information of the colors corresponding to the gamut of the image shooting device; and an image conversion unit configured to generate an output image of the output imaging device, of which the colors are matched with those of the image inputted from the image shooting device, using the lookup table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng-Sub CHO, Song-Woo LEE, Jin-Seo KIM, Ju-Yeon YOU, Soon-Young KWON
  • Publication number: 20120123759
    Abstract: A system for recommending a sensitive make-up based on skin tone of a user, includes an avatar creator for creating an avatar image using skin information obtained by scanning user's body. Further, the sensitive make-up recommending system includes a cosmetics information processor for generating analysis information by analyzing a plurality of cosmetics and then storing the generated information in a database. Furthermore, the sensitive make-up recommending system includes a simulator for displaying results of performing a make-up simulation to the avatar image based on the analysis information on certain cosmetics selected by the user and the skin information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng Sub CHO, Soon Young KWON, Jin Seo KIM, Song Woo LEE, Juyeon YOU
  • Publication number: 20120033937
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing metadata for sensory effect, a computer-readable recording medium on which metadata for a sensory effect is recorded, and a method and apparatus for sensory reproduction. According to this technique, disclosed is a method for providing the metadata for a sensory effect which comprises the steps of: generating SEM (Sensory Effect Metadata) which includes sensory effect information on contents; and transmitting the SEM to a sensory reproduction apparatus engine unit which analyzes the SEM and generates control information on a sensory reproduction apparatus, wherein the sensory effect information includes color calibration effect information on the contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jin-Seo KIM, Maeng-Sub Cho, Bonki Koo, Sang-kyun Kim, Yong-Soo Joo
  • Publication number: 20110243524
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for providing metadata for a sensory effect, a computer-readable recording medium on which metadata for a sensory effect are recorded, and a method and apparatus for reproducing a sensory effect. A method for providing metadata for a sensory effect includes generating Sensory Effect Metadata (SEM) including sensory effect information on contents using binary representation syntax; and analyzing the SEM and transmitting the SEM to a sensory reproduction apparatus engine unit that generates control information on a sensory reproduction apparatus. In the method, the sensory effect information includes color correction effect information on the contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Maeng-Sub CHO, Jin-Seo KIM
  • Publication number: 20110149109
    Abstract: A method for correcting color of an action image taken together with a reference image having a color reference plate includes activating a predetermined correction window for correction of the action image; displaying the action image and at least one correction window for color correction of the action image on the correction window; creating a lookup table, when at least one is selected from references displayed on the correction window, for converting respective pixels in conformity with the selected data; and correcting color of the action image using the created lookup table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng-Sub CHO, Jin-Seo Kim, Bonki Koo, Soon-Young Kwon, Juyeon You, Ki-Hong Kim
  • Publication number: 20110123168
    Abstract: A multimedia application system uses metadata for sensory devices. The system includes: a sensory-device engine for generating a sensory device command (SDC) for controlling the sensory devices based on sensory effect information (SEI) generated to represent sensory effects by using the sensory devices depending on video contents, user preference information (UPI) of the sensory devices and device capability information (DCI) indicative of reproducing capability of the sensory devices; and a sensory-device controller for controlling sensory devices to perform sensory effect reproduction in response to the generated SDC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng Sub Cho, Jin Seo Kim, Bon Ki Koo, Ji Hyung Lee, Chang Woo Chu, Ho Won Kim, II Kyu Park, Yoon-Seok Choi, Ji Young Park, Seong Jae Lim, Bon Woo Hwang, Jeung Chul Park, Kap Kee Kim, Sang-Kyun Kim, Yong-Soo Joo
  • Publication number: 20110093248
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, a system, and a method for simulating and saving information of metadata regarding film production. According to the present invention, it can store and manage a variety of information generated from the production location or the pre-production process and share the information by all staffs participating in the production, thereby making it possible to accurately record the information and smoothly communicate between the staffs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng Sub CHO, Jin Seo Kim, Ki Hong Kim, Ju Yeon You, Soon Young Kwon, Song Woo Lee
  • Publication number: 20110084989
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing display information for color calibration of a display device includes an input unit for inputting user input information; and a preprocessing unit for preprocessing the user input information input by the input unit to generate a color patch for brightness adjustment and a color patch for contrast adjustment. Further, the apparatus for providing the display information for the color calibration of the display device includes a color patch display unit for displaying and outputting the color patch for brightness adjustment and the color patch for contrast adjustment that are generated by the preprocessing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jin Seo KIM, Maeng Sub Cho, Ki-Hong Kim, Soon Young Kwon, Juyeon You, Song Woo Lee
  • Publication number: 20110052055
    Abstract: Provided is a color conversion system and method. The color conversion system which converts the color of a filmed image includes: an image separation unit configured to receive a reference image including a color reference table and an action image, and separate the reference and action images from each other; a color data extraction unit configured to output color values of the color reference table included in the reference image; a control unit configured to detect change values obtained by comparing color values included in the reference image with those included in the color reference table, and generate a look-up table for converting the colors of the color reference table included in the reference image into desired colors; and an image conversion unit configured to perform color correction by converting the color values of the action image into coordinates in pixels, using the look-up table outputted from the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Maeng-Sub CHO, Jin-Seo Kim, Bonki Koo, Soon-Young Kwon, Juyeon You, Ki-Hong Kim
  • Publication number: 20100225769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a standard color referencing panel system for cinematography that reproduces the original colors of captured images. The standard color referencing panel system for cinematography includes a memory that stores scene display content and standard color display content of an object to be captured; an input unit that allows a user to turn on a power switch and an image capture start switch; a controller that supplies power in response to a power switch on a signal received from the input unit, transmits control signals in response to an image capture start switch on the signal received from the input unit, and reads the scene display content and the standard color display content from the memory; and a display unit that is supplied with power from the controller to preheat a screen, and displays the scene display content and the standard color display content on the screen in response to the control signals transmitted from the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Maeng Sub Cho, Jin Seo Kim
  • Patent number: 7663636
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically analyzing digital video quality are provided. The apparatus for automatically analyzing digital video quality includes a video analyzing unit and a result displaying unit. The video analyzing unit analyzes a texture attribute of an input video and analyzes a color attribute of the input video, thereby obtaining a texture attribute analysis result and a color attribute analysis result. The result displaying unit determines whether a reference video for video quality analysis exists or not. When the reference video exists, the result displaying unit determines the texture attribute analysis result as a main component analysis result and the color attribute analysis result as a minor component analysis result, respectively, and displays the determined analysis results on a screen in a form of numerical values and graphs together with the input video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jin Seo Kim, Maeng Sub Cho, Bon Ki Koo