Patents by Inventor Nam-Gyun Kim
Nam-Gyun 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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Publication number: 20180099525Abstract: A multipurpose rollable moving device is provided. The multipurpose rollable moving device includes: a spherical driving wheel; a driving device that is installed within the driving wheel in order to apply a torque to the spherical driving wheel; a docking portion that is installed within the spherical driving wheel to generate a magnetic force; and a mounting portion that may be attached to a surface of the spherical driving wheel by a magnetic force of the docking portion and that may mount an article. Therefore, the multipurpose rollable moving device can mount an article and easily stably move in an omnidirection on the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: Nam Gyun KIM, Kyung Ho YOO, Jae Suk SEO, Yong Uk SEO, Young A JUNG, Hong Gyun LIM, Joo Seon YOO
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Patent number: 9889314Abstract: Provided is a color light therapy device. The color light therapy device includes: a body that is used by being attached to a color light therapy portion of a human body by using a double-sided adhesive tape, a hydrogel pad, or an air suction plate, and includes a printed circuit board (PCB) that supplies driving power to a light source that emits color light in a given wavelength range to perform color light therapy on the human body; and a power jack that is connected to the PCB of the body through an electric wire. Since a user may use the color light therapy device by connecting the power jack to a mobile phone, a PC, a laptop, a tablet PC, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a vehicle, or a socket at home while carrying the color light therapy device, anyone may conveniently use the color light therapy device to perform color light therapy on the human body without exchanging or charging a battery.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: COLOR SEVEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Nam Gyun Kim, Kyong Jun Park
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Publication number: 20180031511Abstract: An occupant classification apparatus configured for classifying an occupant seated in a seat based on capacitance of and the amount of moisture contained in the occupant is disclosed. The occupant classification apparatus includes an electrode device for detecting an occupant seated in a seat, an occupant property measurement device for measuring capacitance of and the amount of moisture contained in the occupant detected by the electrode device, and a controller configured for estimating the occupant based on the capacitance and the amount of moisture measured by the occupant property measurement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Nam Gyun KIM, Chun Seok PARK
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Publication number: 20170333727Abstract: The present invention relates to a smartphone interface device for phototherapy which performs communication with a smartphone by using a micro controller unit (MCU) installed in the smartphone interface device for phototherapy and a universal serial bus on-the-go (USB OTG) module, and is capable of controlling a light beam irradiator more stably to enable the light beam irradiator to be driven. The present invention pertains to a smartphone interface device for phototherapy comprising: a micro controller unit (MCU) for receiving, from a smartphone, light beam irradiation intensity, light beam irradiation time, light beam irradiation pattern, and light beam irradiation start and end-relevant light beam irradiating electrode control commands, and generating a light source drive control signal according to the received light beam irradiating electrode control commands; a universal serial bus on-the-go (USB OTG) module; a voltage regulator; and a light beam irradiation drive unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicants: Color Seven co., Ltd.Inventors: Nam Gyun KIM, Kyoung Jun PARK
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Patent number: 9694714Abstract: An apparatus for classifying a passenger in a vehicle includes a seat cushion for a seat in the vehicle, the seat cushion having an adult detection area and a child detection area. A first chamber is disposed in the adult detection area and a second chamber is disposed in the child detection area. A margin improvement unit includes a pressure sensor configured to measure a first pressure based on a first weight applied to the first chamber and a second pressure based on a second weight applied to the second chamber. The margin improvement unit is configured to output a first adjusted pressure value based on the first pressure and a second adjusted pressure value based on the second pressure. The first adjusted pressure value is greater than the second adjusted pressure value when the first weight is substantially equal to the second weight.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: Pyoung Sik Shin, Jong Young Yoon, Nam Gyun Kim
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Publication number: 20170166153Abstract: The present invention provides an occupant classification apparatus for a vehicle. The occupant classification apparatus for a vehicle includes a sensor mat that is mounted on each seat in the vehicle to sense objects disposed on the seats. An impedance measurer is configured to measure a current based on impedance of the object using the sensor mat A controller is configured to analyze the current measured by the impedance measurer and estimate the object that corresponds to the analyzed result.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Nam Gyun Kim, Chun Seok Park, Kwang Ho Song
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Publication number: 20170136258Abstract: The present invention relates to a photo-activated modulation of smooth muscle (PAMS) technology-based skin adhesive-type low level light irradiator system using a mobile communication device. The present invention can monitor and control the charging state of a battery embedded in a skin adhesive-type low level light irradiator, which is adhered to a specific skin area of a human body using medical double-sided tape and emits and radiates visible light for a given time period, thereby inducing a bioactive substance, such as nitric oxide, to be secreted from an internal organ or tissue of the human body which is connected to the light irradiated skin area by a peripheral nerve, in real time and wirelessly using a mobile communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Color Seven Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nam Gyun KIM, Kyong Jun PARK, Hea Ja AN
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Publication number: 20170054676Abstract: The present invention relates to a virtual padlock providing system, and provides, as a sign of love or friendship, etc., a virtual padlock in a form in which a user's name or alias, memos and photographs are displayed in accordance with the user's desired display conditions (such as the period of time for display, the day of week for display, and the time for display) on the screen of a display device installed at the user's desired attraction (such as a tourist spot, a cultural heritage site, a national park, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: NAM GYUN KIM, KYONG JUN PARK
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Patent number: 9567246Abstract: An air diffusion device is provided. The device includes a base coupled to an air supply pipe for supply of air. The base has an air discharge hole for discharge of air supplied from the air supply pipe. The device further includes a perforated cover in the form of a multi-layered stepped plate the height of which is reduced stepwise from the center to the edge. The perforated cover has a plurality of through-holes for discharge of air, and it is coupled to an upper surface of the base to cover the air discharge hole, thus defining an air guide chamber between the perforated cover and the base. The device further includes a securing mechanism configured to secure the perforated cover to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignees: ANT21 CO., LTDInventors: Myung Han Ko, Nam Gyun Kim, Seung Jin Lee, Wook Bae, Dae Hwan Yoon, Joo Shin Park, Kyung Han Ko, Sang Woo Kim, Jae Kyung Yang, Kyoung Ryeol Baek, Kyu Cheol Lee, Byong Cheol Kwon, Hyun Kim, Jin Young Kwon, Dong Woo Kim
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Publication number: 20160375265Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for relaxing a respiratory tract and a bronchial tube, wherein the apparatus is manufactured in a form of a necklace hung on the neck, and a color light in the visible light wavelength band is irradiated at the region of the Tiantu point, which is known to be useful for the prevention and treatment of human respiratory diseases, that is, a dent region at which ends of left and right clavicle meet each other below the front of the neck, for a predetermined time to induce the secretion of a material for relaxing muscles (e.g., nitrogen monoxide or the like) in muscular cells of the respiratory tract and the bronchial tube, thereby relaxing the respiratory tract and the bronchial tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: COLOR SEVEN CO., LTD.Inventors: NAM GYUN KIM, KYONG JUN PARK
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Publication number: 20160144741Abstract: An apparatus for classifying a passenger in a vehicle includes a seat cushion for a seat in the vehicle, the seat cushion having an adult detection area and a child detection area. A first chamber is disposed in the adult detection area and a second chamber is disposed in the child detection area. A margin improvement unit includes a pressure sensor configured to measure a first pressure based on a first weight applied to the first chamber and a second pressure based on a second weight applied to the second chamber. The margin improvement unit is configured to output a first adjusted pressure value based on the first pressure and a second adjusted pressure value based on the second pressure. The first adjusted pressure value is greater than the second adjusted pressure value when the first weight is substantially equal to the second weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Pyoung Sik SHIN, Jong Young YOON, Nam Gyun KIM
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Publication number: 20160129281Abstract: Disclosed is a therapy device for edema and neuropathy. Colored light within a visible light wavelength range, which is known to be useful for treating edema and neuropathy, is irradiated to a treatment area such as acupuncture points on a foot or a hand, or the surface of the skin, thereby relaxing the smooth muscle tissue of tissue cells with edema or neuropathy, facilitating peripheral vascular circulation and lymphatic circulation, and inducing the secretion of a material for treating edema and neuropathy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: COLOR SEVEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Nam Gyun KIM, Kyong Jun PARK
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Publication number: 20150246835Abstract: Disclosed is an air diffusion device including a base coupled to an air supply pipe and having an air discharge hole for discharge of air supplied from the air supply pipe, a perforated cover having a single-layered flat plate shape, and a securing mechanism to secure the perforated cover to the base. The perforated cover having through-holes is coupled to an upper surface of the base to cover the air discharge hole, defining an air guide chamber between the perforated cover and the base. The air diffusion device has ease in assembly/disassembly thereof because the perforated cover is assembled to the base via the securing mechanism separably coupled to the base. Further, through provision of a diaphragm cover to open or close an air discharge hole for discharge of air into the air guide chamber, it is possible to prevent wastewater, sludge, or impurities from entering the air supply pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicants: ANT21 CO., LTDInventors: Myung Han Ko, Nam Gyun Kim, Seung Jin Lee, Wook Bae, Dae Hwan Yoon, Joo Shin Park, Kyung Han Ko, Sang Woo Kim, Jae Kyung Yang, Kyoung Ryeol Baek, Kyu Cheol Lee, Byong Cheol Kwon, Hyun Kim, Jin Young Kwon, Dong Woo Kim
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Publication number: 20140135875Abstract: An apparatus for relaxing smooth muscles of a human body, capable of directly radiating light having a predetermined wavelength range for inducing relaxation of the smooth muscles onto acupuncture points related to an organ consisting of smooth muscles via an electrode probe. The apparatus includes a controller body to determine whether a light radiation mode is selected and an operation is started through a direct manipulation using a switch, and output an LED driving signal to an electrode probe connection terminal; and wired and wireless electrode probes to be attached to/detached from the terminal to be electrically connected to/disconnected from the controller body, and to be driven by the driving signal to emit light having a predetermined wavelength range which increases concentration of a material for relaxing the muscles. Accordingly, the apparatus promotes blood and lymph circulation in an organ consisting of smooth muscles by relaxing those muscles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: COLOR SEVEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Nam Gyun Kim, Kyoung Jun Park
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Publication number: 20140088668Abstract: Provided is a color light therapy device. The color light therapy device includes: a body that is used by being attached to a color light therapy portion of a human body by using a double-sided adhesive tape, a hydrogel pad, or an air suction plate, and includes a printed circuit board (PCB) that supplies driving power to a light source that emits color light in a given wavelength range to perform color light therapy on the human body; and a power jack that is connected to the PCB of the body through an electric wire. Since a user may use the color light therapy device by connecting the power jack to a mobile phone, a PC, a laptop, a tablet PC, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a vehicle, or a socket at home while carrying the color light therapy device, anyone may conveniently use the color light therapy device to perform color light therapy on the human body without exchanging or charging a battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: COLOR SEVEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Nam Gyun Kim, Kyong Jun Park
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Patent number: 8142334Abstract: Provided is an early rehabilitation training system that increase the intensity of patient rehabilitation training to shorten the time it takes for patients to progress to a secondary rehabilitation training stage by allowing patients incapable of self-ambulation to be artificially rehabilitated in a prone, bed-ridden position. The system includes a treatment bed (2) configured with a mattress (2a), a base (2b) disposed below the mattress (2a) and coupled through a hinge to one end of the mattress (2a), and a tilting unit (2c) provided between the mattress (2a) and the base (2b) to adjust an upright angle of the mattress (2a); and a rotating unit (10) provided below the mattress (2a) of the treatment bed (2) to secure a patient's feet and provide artificial exercising of the patient's feet through gravity when the upright angle of the mattress (2a) is changed by the tilting unit (2c).Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Industrial Cooperation Foundation Chonbuk National UniversityInventors: Nam Gyun Kim, Mun Ho Ryu, Tae Kyu Kwon
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Patent number: 7988566Abstract: Provided is a soft golf club head that forms a striking surface with a plurality of strings fixed to a body of the head and a tension adjusting screw to enable adjusting of string tension, so that shock transferred to a golfer is reduced, flight distance of the golf ball can be adjusted, and a broader demography can enjoy golfing with less restrictions.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Industrial Cooperation Foundation Chonbuk National UniversityInventors: Nam-Gyun Kim, Dong-Wook Kim
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Patent number: 7988567Abstract: Provided is a soft golf club head that forms a striking surface with a plurality of strings fixed to a body of the head and a tension adjusting screw to enable adjusting of string tension, so that shock transferred to a golfer is reduced, flight distance of the golf ball can be adjusted, and a broader demography can enjoy golfing with less restrictions.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Industrial Cooperation Foundation Chonbuk National UniversityInventors: Nam-Gyun Kim, Dong-Wook Kim
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Publication number: 20110133407Abstract: Provided is a polyhedral playing card set for a pegboard used for rehabilitation activities such as sensorimotor function therapy, cognition therapy, occupational therapy, etc. for nerve palsy patients or hemiplegic patients who have suffered neurological damage. The polyhedral playing cards are matched and inserted into polyhedral recesses formed in the pegboard. Each polyhedral card includes a card design with images and characters, and braille for the visually impaired formed on one side thereof. Because card designs (i.e., playing card designs) including images and characters are represented, patients with stroke-induced grip weakness or hemiplegic nerve palsy can enjoy a game of poker, etc. played with the polyhedral cards using one hand. Due to one side of each polyhedral card having braille formed thereon, each card can be haptically discerned from other cards, which enables participation in card games by the visually impaired.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2007Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Hyun-Jeen Kim, Nam-Gyun Kim
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Publication number: 20110028233Abstract: Provided is a soft golf club head that forms a striking surface with a plurality of strings fixed to a body of the head and a tension adjusting screw to enable adjusting of string tension, so that shock transferred to a golfer is reduced, flight distance of the golf ball can be adjusted, and a broader demography can enjoy golfing with less restrictions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Nam-Gyun Kim, Dong-Wook Kim