Patents by Inventor Sunshin An
Sunshin An 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: 20240058691Abstract: A control device with a touch screen and motion sensors is held in one hand with the screen facing the user. Preferably, thumb motion of the hand holding the control device on the touch screen sensor of the control device is the input to control the motion and animations of an avatar, wherein the avatar motion is displayed on the control device touch screen or, in an embodiment, on an external display device. An important aspect of the present invention is tilting the control device, causing an angular rotation velocity, which can trigger a game event such as throwing, kicking, shooting or other action of the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Aquimo, Inc.Inventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Kumar Rana, James S. Frey, Jordan Matthew Blackman
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Patent number: 11794094Abstract: A control device with a touch screen and motion sensors is held in one hand with the screen facing the user. Preferably, thumb motion of the hand holding the control device on the touch screen sensor of the control device is the input to control the motion and animations of an avatar, wherein the avatar motion is displayed on the control device touch screen or, in an embodiment, on an external display device. An important aspect of the present invention is tilting the control device, causing an angular rotation velocity, which can trigger a game event such as throwing, kicking, shooting or other action of the game.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: AQUIMO INC.Inventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Kumar Rana, James S. Frey, Jordan Matthew Blackman
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Publication number: 20180104573Abstract: A control device with a touch screen and motion sensors is held in one hand with the screen facing the user. Preferably, thumb motion of the hand holding the control device on the touch screen sensor of the control device is the input to control the motion and animations of an avatar, wherein the avatar motion is displayed on the control device touch screen or, in an embodiment, on an external display device. An important aspect of the present invention is tilting the control device, causing an angular rotation velocity, which can trigger a game event such as throwing, kicking, shooting or other action of the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Kumar Rana, James S. Frey, Jordan Matthew Blackman
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Patent number: 9895590Abstract: A method and system to analyze sports motions using the motion sensors of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, is provided. This method uses the mobile device motion sensor output to define the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball or tennis ball. The motion sensor signature of the sports motion is analyzed for characteristics, specific to each type of sports motion. A method is disclosed using multiple sensors outputs in a mobile device to compute the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball, tennis ball. Further, a method is disclosed where moving virtual sports objects interact with virtual sports motions and the responsive outputs are displayed on the mobile device and/or any Web-enabled display device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Publication number: 20170021251Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a method of swinging a mobile device to simulate swinging of a golf club in order to evaluate a user's golf swing for customized golf club fitting. In an embodiment, the method can be performed by a processor of the mobile device. In another embodiment, the method can be performed for multiple mobile devices concurrently, the method performed at least in part on a cloud-based server. According to an aspect of the invention, a method comprises swinging a mobile device having motion sensors integrated therein to simulate a golf swing; evaluating the simulated golf swing to determine at least one characteristic of a custom-fitted golf club; and outputting information related to the determined at least one characteristic. In an embodiment, the mobile device is held by a user. In an alternate embodiment, the mobile device is attached to a golf club.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Publication number: 20160271475Abstract: A family of sports teaching applications that delivers customized lessons driven by the analysis of user body motions where data is captured via the accelerometer and gyroscope in a mobile device, such as a smartphone is provided. Each specific application is designed with motion data models that define proper form for athletes in club sports such as, but not limited to, golf, baseball hitting, hockey, polo, and racquet sports such as, but not limited to, table tennis, squash, badminton and throwing sports like baseball pitching, football, discus, javelin, and shot put, and other sports such as skiing and running. The Invention is also applicable to the customized fitting of sports equipment such as golf clubs, baseball bats, tennis racquets, etc. to athletes unique swing motions and swing speeds, and for multiplayer tournament competitions via the Internet utilizing the swing motion analysis and system described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Publication number: 20160260319Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to connect a control device such as a mobile phone to a display device. The control device can be used to operate (control) an application executing at a server and/or at the display device. In an embodiment, the display device initiates a connection request to the server via a network. The server then generates a unique code, and transmits the code to the display device. The code can be displayed as a matrix barcode. The control device scans the matrix barcode and decodes it. The control device then initiates a connection request to the server and transmits the code to the server. A matching engine connects the control device to the display device corresponding to the code. The connections are preferably made via a full-duplex Internet connection protocol, such as the WebSocket protocol, to facilitate low latency network connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: AQUIMO, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Manoj Kumar Rana, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Patent number: 9357329Abstract: A family of sports teaching applications that delivers customized lessons driven by the analysis of user body motions where data is captured via the accelerometer and gyroscope in a mobile device, such as a smartphone is provided. Each specific application is designed with motion data models that define proper form for athletes in club sports such as, but not limited to, golf, baseball hitting, hockey, polo, and racquet sports such as, but not limited to, table tennis, squash, badminton and throwing sports like baseball pitching, football, discus, javelin, and shot put, and other sports such as skiing and running. The Invention is also applicable to the customized fitting of sports equipment such as golf clubs, baseball bats, tennis racquets, etc. to athletes unique swing motions and swing speeds, and for multiplayer tournament competitions via the Internet utilizing the swing motion analysis and system described herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Patent number: 9339707Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a method of swinging a mobile device to simulate swinging of a golf club in order to evaluate a user's golf swing for customized golf club fitting. In an embodiment, the method can be performed by a processor of the mobile device. In another embodiment, the method can be performed for multiple mobile devices concurrently, the method performed at least in part on a cloud-based server. According to an aspect of the invention, a method comprises swinging a mobile device having motion sensors integrated therein to simulate a golf swing; evaluating the simulated golf swing to determine at least one characteristic of a custom-fitted golf club; and outputting information related to the determined at least one characteristic. In an embodiment, the mobile device is held by a user. In an alternate embodiment, the mobile device is attached to a golf club.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Publication number: 20160059120Abstract: This invention is for control of a system using motion states of a control device. The method enables complex system control typically controlled by complex controllers, but does not require any buttons or actuators, or video capture of body movements or gesture. An embodiment of the invention utilizes the gyroscope and accelerometer motion sensors of a control device such as a smart phone, smart watch, fitness band, or other device with motion sensors connected, via a cable or wirelessly, to a processor for analysis and translation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Kumar Rana, Mark John Jeffery
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Publication number: 20150238858Abstract: A distributed gaming platform is provided wherein mobile devices (e.g., a smartphone) with motion sensors are used as input controllers of a game. A cloud-based gaming rules engine manages multiple players and the content for display in the game. The game output is displayed on any web-enabled display which is physically distinct from the mobile device. Multiple players may simultaneously play the same game, or different games, in multiple geographic locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Publication number: 20150231477Abstract: A method and system to analyze sports motions using the motion sensors of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, is provided. This method uses the mobile device motion sensor output to define the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball or tennis ball. The motion sensor signature of the sports motion is analyzed for characteristics, specific to each type of sports motion. A method is disclosed using multiple sensors outputs in a mobile device to compute the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball, tennis ball. Further, a method is disclosed where moving virtual sports objects interact with virtual sports motions and the responsive outputs are displayed on the mobile device and/or any Web-enabled display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Patent number: 9101812Abstract: A method and system to analyze sports motions using the motion sensors of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, is provided. This method uses the mobile device motion sensor output to define the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball or tennis ball. The motion sensor signature of the sports motion is analyzed for characteristics, specific to each type of sports motion. A method is disclosed using multiple sensors outputs in a mobile device to compute the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball, tennis ball. Further, a method is disclosed where moving virtual sports objects interact with virtual sports motions and the responsive outputs are displayed on the mobile device and/or any Web-enabled display device.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Patent number: 9050512Abstract: A method and system to analyze sports motions using the motion sensors of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, is provided. This method uses the mobile device motion sensor output to define the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball or tennis ball. The motion sensor signature of the sports motion is analyzed for characteristics, specific to each type of sports motion. A method is disclosed using multiple sensors outputs in a mobile device to compute the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball, tennis ball. Further, a method is disclosed where moving virtual sports objects interact with virtual sports motions and the responsive outputs are displayed on the mobile device and/or any Web-enabled display device.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Patent number: 9022870Abstract: A distributed gaming platform is provided wherein mobile devices (e.g., a smartphone) with motion sensors are used as input controllers of a game. A cloud-based gaming rules engine manages multiple players and the content for display in the game. The game output is displayed on any web-enabled display which is physically distinct from the mobile device. Multiple players may simultaneously play the same game, or different games, in multiple geographic locations.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Patent number: 8629773Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring a location of a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader by using beacons, and an RFID system for measuring a location of a moving RFID reader in an RFID system comprising: a plurality of beacon devices for emitting beacons; an RFID tag for transmitting pre-stored information by using radio frequency identification; and an RFID reader for calculating a current location using a plurality of at least three beacons wherein the RFID reader receives the plurality of beacons from the plurality of beacon devices while moving, and receiving the information from the RFID tag by using the radio frequency identification. According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the accuracy of the location measurement of a moving RFID reader in an RFID system because the location of the RFID reader is measured in consideration of propagation environments.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignees: SK Telecom Co., Ltd., SK Planet Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sangwoo Rhie, Sangmok Sohn, Soonjae Jeong, Jaesic Jeon, Youngshin Yoon, Youngil Kim, Sunshin An, Sungjun Kim, Youngmin Ji, Joosik Lee
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Publication number: 20130296048Abstract: A distributed gaming platform is provided wherein mobile devices (e.g., a smartphone) with motion sensors are used as input controllers of a game. A cloud-based gaming rules engine manages multiple players and the content for display in the game. The game output is displayed on any web-enabled display which is physically distinct from the mobile device. Multiple players may simultaneously play the same game, or different games, in multiple geographic locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Ai Golf, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Patent number: 8310342Abstract: An anti-collision method is provided for a radio frequency identification (RFID) system including a reader, and two or more tags each having an ID. The anti-collision method includes transmitting an ID request value from the reader to the respective tags, the ID request value containing one or more of the codes forming the ID, receiving the ID from at least one of the tags which contain the ID request value, when a plurality of IDs collide, requesting the tags for a value representing a position of collision, and receiving the value representing the position of collision from the tags and identifying the IDs of the tags. Because collision pattern of the bits of respective IDs is recognized, and a plurality of IDs are recognized, the number of transmissions between the reader and the tags can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-young Yang, Sunshin An, Woo-shik Kang, Ji-hun Koo, Young-hwan Jung
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Publication number: 20100066503Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring a location of a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader by using beacons, and an RFID system for measuring a location of a moving RFID reader in an RFID system comprising: a plurality of beacon devices for emitting beacons; an RFID tag for transmitting pre-stored information by using radio frequency identification; and an RFID reader for calculating a current location using a plurality of at least three beacons wherein the RFID reader receives the plurality of beacons from the plurality of beacon devices while moving, and receiving the information from the RFID tag by using the radio frequency identification. According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the accuracy of the location measurement of a moving RFID reader in an RFID system because the location of the RFID reader is measured in consideration of propagation environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: SK TELECOM CO., LTD.Inventors: Sangwoo Rhie, Sangmok Sohn, Soonjae Jeong, Jaesic Jeon, Youngshin Yoon, Youngli Kim, Sunshin An, Sungjun Kim, Youngmin Ji, Joosik Lee
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Patent number: RE47013Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring a location of a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader by using beacons, and an RFID system for measuring a location of a moving RFID reader in an RFID system comprising: a plurality of beacon devices for emitting beacons; an RFID tag for transmitting pre-stored information by using radio frequency identification; and an RFID reader for calculating a current location using a plurality of at least three beacons wherein the RFID reader receives the plurality of beacons from the plurality of beacon devices while moving, and receiving the information from the RFID tag by using the radio frequency identification. According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the accuracy of the location measurement of a moving RFID reader in an RFID system because the location of the RFID reader is measured in consideration of propagation environments.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignees: SK TELECOM CO., LTD., SK PLANET CO., LTD.Inventors: Sangwoo Rhie, Sangmok Sohn, Soonjae Jeong, Jaesic Jeon, Youngshin Yoon, Youngil Kim, Sunshin An, Sungjun Kim, Youngmin Ji, Joosik Lee