Patents by Inventor Woong Kim

Woong 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).

  • Publication number: 20240153198
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for filling a blank area of MPI view plane based on a pixel ray path. A method for generating multi plane image (MPI) data according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: calculating a pixel value according to each view for each photographed object, based on a plurality of input images photographed from a plurality of views; generating a view plane at a specific point by recording the calculated pixel value on one MPI layer determined based on the spatial position of the corresponding photographed object among a plurality of MPI layers; and generating MPI data by additionally recording the pixel value for the view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Seong Jun BAE, Jung Won KANG, Soo Woong KIM, Ji Hoon DO, Gun BANG, Jin Ho LEE, Ha Hyun LEE
  • Publication number: 20240154231
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules, each battery module including: a cell stack that includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in a first direction; and a side cover disposed on at least one side of the cell stack; and a pack housing structured to accommodate the plurality of battery modules, wherein the side cover includes a body disposed at a side of the cell stack in the first direction; a first extension portion extending from the body in the first direction; and a second extension portion connected to the body and the first extension portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Min Song KANG, Ji Woong KIM, Byeong Jun PAK, Ju Yong PARK, Suk Ho SHIN, Jin Su HAN
  • Publication number: 20240155140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an image information decoding method. The decoding method includes receiving a bit stream including a Network Abstraction Layer (NAL) unit that includes information related to encoded image, and parsing a NAL unit header of the NAL unit. The NAL unit header may not include 1 bit flag information that represents whether a picture is a non-reference picture or a reference picture in the entire bit stream during encoding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
  • Publication number: 20240155152
    Abstract: According to the present invention, an image encoding apparatus comprises: a motion prediction unit which derives motion information on a current block in the form of the motion information including L0 motion information and L1 motion information; a motion compensation unit which performs a motion compensation for the current block on the basis of at least one of the L0 motion information and L1 motion information so as to generate a prediction block corresponding to the current block; and a restoration block generating unit which generates a restoration block corresponding to the current block based on the prediction block. According to the present invention, image encoding efficiency can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicants: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, University-Industry Cooperation Group of Kyung Hee University
    Inventors: Hui Yong KIM, Gwang Hoon PARK, Kyung Yong KIM, Sang Min KIM, Sung Chang LIM, Jin Ho LEE, Jin Soo CHOI, Jin Woong KIM
  • Patent number: 11980095
    Abstract: A heat converter according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a plurality of unit modules respectively arranged in a first direction and a second direction that intersects the first direction; and a frame, which supports the plurality of unit modules, allows cooling water to flow in through one surface arranged in the first direction, and allows the cooling water to be discharged through the other surface arranged in the first direction, wherein each unit module includes: a cooling water passage chamber having first and second surfaces arranged to be spaced in the first direction, third and fourth surfaces arranged to be spaced in a third direction that intersects the first direction and the second direction, a fifth surface arranged to be spaced in the second direction such that cooing water flows therein, and a sixth surface from which cooling water is discharged; a first thermoelectric module arranged on the first surface; and a second thermoelectric module arranged on the second surface
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Jae Jeon, Un Hak Lee, Jong Hyun Kang, Young Sam Yoo, Tae Woong Kim
  • Patent number: 11979573
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method for determining a color difference component quantization parameter and a device using the method. Method for decoding an image can comprise the steps of: decoding a color difference component quantization parameter offset on the basis of size information of a transform unit; and calculating a color difference component quantization parameter index on the basis of the decoded color difference component quantization parameter offset. Therefore, the present invention enables effective quantization by applying different color difference component quantization parameters according to the size of the transform unit when executing the quantization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim, Se Yoon Jeong, Jong Ho Kim, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
  • Patent number: 11975076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) wherein a plurality of active agents are conjugated to an antibody through at least one branched linker. The branched linker may comprise a branching unit, and two active agents are coupled to the branching unit through a secondary linker and the branching unit is coupled to the antibody by a primary linker. The active agents may be the same or different. In certain such embodiments, two or more such branched linkers are conjugated to the antibody, e.g., 2-4 branched linkers, which may each be coupled to a different C-terminal cysteine of a heavy or light chain of the antibody. The branched linker may comprise one active agent coupled to the branching unit by a first branch and a second branch that comprises a polyethylene glycol moiety coupled to the branching unit. In certain such embodiments, two or more such branched linkers are conjugated to the antibody, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: LegoChem Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Zu Kim, Yeong Soo Oh, Jeiwook Chae, Ho Young Song, Chul-Woong Chung, Yun Hee Park, Hyo Jung Choi, Kyung Eun Park, Hyoungrae Kim, Jinyeong Kim, Ji Young Min, Sung Min Kim, Byung Soo Lee, Dong Hyun Woo, Ji Eun Jung, Su In Lee
  • Patent number: 11976975
    Abstract: Provided is an optical system which may acquire a hyperspectral image by acquiring a spectral image of an object to be measured, which includes, to collect spectral data and train the neural network, an image forming part forming an image from an object to be measured and transmitting collimated light, a slit moving to scan the incident image and passing and outputting a part of the formed image, and a first optical part obtaining spectral data by splitting light of the image received through the slit by wavelength. Also, the system includes, to decompose overlapped spectral data and to infer hyperspectral image data through the trained neural network, an image forming part forming an image from an object to be measured and transmitting collimated light, and a first optical part obtaining spectral data by splitting light of the received image by wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Keo Sik Kim, Kye Eun Kim, Jeong Eun Kim, Hyun Seo Kang, Hyun Jin Kim, Gi Hyeon Min, Si Woong Park, Hyoung Jun Park, Chan Il Yeo, Young Soon Heo
  • Patent number: 11975037
    Abstract: The present specification relates to a composition for preventing, alleviating or treating burnout syndrome, containing a natural extract as an active ingredient. According to one aspect of the present invention, the composition contains a ginseng fruit extract, and thus is useful for preventing, treating and alleviating burnout syndrome. In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, the composition further contains ginseng fruit and one or more selected from the group consisting of red ginseng, Angelica gigas, Cornus officinalis, Cervi parvum corni, and Nigella sativa, so as to maximize the synergistic effect among two or more ingredients, thereby exhibiting excellent effects on the prevention, treatment and alleviation of burnout syndrome. Therefore, there is an advantage of making individuals and society mentally and physically healthy since burnout syndrome can be prevented, treated and alleviated, by using the composition of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Su-Hwan Kim, Chan-Woong Park, Sun Mi Kim, Juewon Kim, Byung Gyu Kim, Wan Gi Kim, Sang Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20240139669
    Abstract: A method for preparing hydrogen from ammonia by using pressure swing adsorption (PSA) is provided. The method for preparing hydrogen from ammonia, of the present invention, comprises the steps of: generating hydrogen and nitrogen from ammonia gas through a high-temperature reaction by using a catalyst; performing purification by selectively adsorbing unreacted ammonia gas from a gas containing unreacted ammonia and low-purity hydrogen and nitrogen, which are supplied through the high-temperature reaction and cooled; and performing purification by separating high-purity hydrogen from the gas consisting of low-purity hydrogen and nitrogen, wherein purification is carried out by using a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) adsorbent so as to desorb the unreacted ammonia gas through PSA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicants: POSCO CO., LTD, RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chi-Kyu Ahn, Chang-Houn Rhee, Gook-Hee Kim, Man-Su Lee, Hai-Woong Park, Beom-Sik Kim, Seong-Min Son
  • Publication number: 20240146229
    Abstract: A motor-driving apparatus for driving a motor having a plurality of windings respectively corresponding to a plurality of phases is provided. The motor-driving apparatus includes a first inverter having a plurality of first switching devices and connected to first ends of the plurality of windings and a second inverter having a plurality of second switching devices and connected to second ends of the plurality of windings. A third switching device is configured to selectively connect and disconnect points at which a number of turns of each of the windings is divided in a preset ratio. A controller is configured to adjust an on/off state of the first to third switching devices based on required output of the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Kang Ho Jeong, Jong Kyong Lim, Suk Hyun Lim, Ji Woong Jang, Beom Sik Kim, Sang Cheol Shin
  • Publication number: 20240144578
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for generating a texture map of a 3D mesh includes encoding a texture map of a 3D mesh, quantizing the encoded texture map, decoding the quantized texture map, performing rendering using the decoded texture map, and updating the texture map of the 3D mesh based on the value of a loss function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Soo-Woong KIM, Jung-Won KANG, Ji-Hoon DO, Gun BANG, Seong-Jun BAE, Jin-Ho LEE, Ha-Hyun LEE
  • Publication number: 20240143927
    Abstract: Provided are a method for generating a summary and a system therefor. The method according to some embodiments may include calculating a likelihood loss for a summary model using a first text sample and a first summary sentence corresponding to the first text sample, calculating an unlikelihood loss for the summary model using a second text sample and the first summary sentence, the second text sample being a negative sample generated from the first text sample, and updating the summary model based on the likelihood loss and the unlikelihood loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicants: SAMSUNG SDS CO., LTD., SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sung Roh YOON, Bong Kyu HWANG, Ju Dong KIM, Jae Woong YUN, Hyun Jae LEE, Hyun Jin CHOI, Jong Yoon SONG, Noh II PARK, Seong Ho JOE, Young June GWON
  • Patent number: 11973177
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a secondary battery in which an electrode tab is improved in mechanical strength and a method for manufacturing the same. Also, the secondary battery according to the present invention includes: an electrode provided with a coating portion coated with an active material on an electrode collector and a non-coating portion on which the active material is not applied to the electrode collector in a longitudinal direction of the electrode collector and a notching tab part extending from the coating portion in a width direction of the electrode collector without coating with the active material and overlapping each other to form two or more layers when the electrode is wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Woong Kim, Hyoung Kwon Kim, Sang Uck Kim
  • Publication number: 20240136674
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electrode assembly, a battery, and a battery pack and a vehicle including the same. In the electrode assembly, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed therebetween are wound based on a winding axis to define a core and an outer circumference. The first electrode includes a first active material portion coated with an active material layer and a first uncoated portion not coated with an active material layer along a winding direction. At least a part of the first uncoated portion is defined as an electrode tab by itself. The first uncoated portion includes a first portion adjacent to the core of the electrode assembly, a second portion adjacent to the outer circumference of the electrode assembly, and a third portion interposed between the first portion and the second portion. The first portion or the second portion has a smaller height than the third portion in the winding axis direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-Sik PARK, Jae-Won LIM, Yu-Sung CHOE, Hak-Kyun KIM, Je-Jun LEE, Byoung-Gu LEE, Duk-Hyun RYU, Kwan-Hee LEE, Jae-Eun LEE, Pil-Kyu PARK, Kwang-Su HWANGBO, Do-Gyun KIM, Geon-Woo MIN, Hae-Jin LIM, Min-Ki JO, Su-Ji CHOI, Bo-Hyun KANG, Jae-Woong KIM, Ji-Min JUNG, Jin-Hak KONG, Soon-O LEE, Kyu-Hyun CHOI
  • Publication number: 20240136664
    Abstract: A battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode, the first electrode, the second electrode and the separator being wound around a winding axis to define a core and an outer peripheral surface. The first electrode and the second electrode include a first uncoated region and a second uncoated region along a winding direction, respectively, and an active material layer coating is absent in the first uncoated region and the second uncoated region. The battery further includes a housing receiving the electrode assembly through an opening formed at a bottom, a first current collector coupled to the first uncoated region and disposed within the housing, a cap covering the opening, a spacer interposed between the cap and the electrode assembly to fix the electrode assembly and seal the housing, and a terminal electrically connected to the second uncoated region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Min-Ki JO, Bo-Hyun KANG, Do-Gyun KIM, Su-Ji CHOI, Kwang-Su HWANGBO, Hae-Jin LIM, Jae-Won LIM, Hak-Kyun KIM, Je-Jun LEE, Ji-Min JUNG, Geon-Woo MIN, Jae-Woong KIM
  • Publication number: 20240136650
    Abstract: A battery includes an electrode assembly defining a core and an outer circumference by winding a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed therebetween around a winding center, each of the first electrode and the second electrode includes a first uncoated portion and a second uncoated portion on which an active material layer is not coated along the winding direction; a battery housing accommodating the electrode assembly through an opening formed on one side thereof; a cap including a venting portion, covering the opening, and electrically connected to the battery housing and the first uncoated portion; and a battery terminal penetrating one surface of the battery housing and electrically connected to the second uncoated portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Min-Ki JO, Bo-Hyun KANG, Do-Gyun KIM, Geon-Woo MIN, Su-Ji CHOI, Kwang-Su HWANGBO, Jae-Woong KIM
  • Publication number: 20240130765
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to an extramedullary biocompatible implant for moving bone in a patient's body. In some cases, the implant includes: a first plate configured to be attached to bone at a first location; a second plate configured to be attached to bone at a second location; and a distractor extending from the first plate and being at least partially contained within the second plate, where the distractor houses a drive system including a driver and a gear system coupled with the driver, and where the drive system is configured to cause translation of the second plate relative to the first plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Jorge Lopez Camacho, Shawn Placie, Nathan Meyer, Emmon Chen, Gabriel Buenviaje, Woong Kim
  • Publication number: 20240135250
    Abstract: A method and system of generalized balanced few-shot learning using only novel data without old data is proposed. The method of generalized balanced few-shot learning using only novel data without old data proposed in the present disclosure includes pre-training stage for training a feature extractor and a classifier of a training model with base data through a pre-training unit and fine-tuning stage for freezing the feature extractor through a fine-tuning unit, training a joint linear classifier capable of inferring base classes and novel classes, and performing weight normalization to achieve zero-mean and balanced variance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Dongwan CHOI, Seong Woong KIM
  • Patent number: RE49957
    Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for providing and using content advisory (CA) information on Internet contents. A method of providing CA information by using a CA information server, includes receiving a request for the CA information on a content, from an Internet Protocol television (IPTV); searching for CA information on the content; and transmitting the found CA information to the IPTV. A method of using CA information when an IPTV reproduces a content not having the CA information, according to the present invention, includes transmitting a request for CA information, to a CA information server; receiving the CA information from the CA information server; analyzing the CA information; and applying the CA information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-shin Park, Kwang-hyuk Kim, Sung-wook Ahn, Sung-wook Byun, Sang-woong Lee, Eun-Hee Rhim, O-hoon Kwon, Sung-jin Park, In-chul Hwang, Mun-jo Kim