Patents by Inventor Yang-Jun Kang
Yang-Jun Kang 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: 20240179320Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method is provided. An image decoding method of the present invention may comprise deriving an intra-prediction mode of a current luma block, deriving an intra-prediction mode of a current chroma block based on the intra-prediction mode of the current luma block, generating a prediction block of the current chroma block based on the intra-prediction mode of the current chroma block, and the deriving of an intra-prediction mode of a current chroma block may comprise determining whether or not CCLM (Cross-Component Linear Mode) can be performed for the current chroma block.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Sung Chang LIM, Jung Won KANG, Ha Hyun LEE, Jin Ho LEE, Hui Yong KIM, Yung Lyul LEE, Ji Yeon JUNG, Nam Uk KIM, Myung Jun KIM, Yang Woo KIM, Dae Yeon KIM, Jae Gon KIM, Do Hyeon PARK
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Patent number: 11930179Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method is provided. An image decoding method of the present invention may comprise deriving an intra-prediction mode of a current luma block, deriving an intra-prediction mode of a current chroma block based on the intra-prediction mode of the current luma block, generating a prediction block of the current chroma block based on the intra-prediction mode of the current chroma block, and the deriving of an intra-prediction mode of a current chroma block may comprise determining whether or not CCLM (Cross-Component Linear Mode) can be performed for the current chroma block.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, INDUSTRY ACADEMY COOPERATION FOUNDATION OF SEJONG UNI, CHIPS & MEDIA, INC, INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION KOREA AEROSPACE UNIVERSITYInventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim, Yung Lyul Lee, Ji Yeon Jung, Nam Uk Kim, Myung Jun Kim, Yang Woo Kim, Dae Yeon Kim, Jae Gon Kim, Do Hyeon Park
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Patent number: 9097634Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid viscosity measuring device which can measure the viscosity of a fluid such as blood. The fluid viscosity measuring device of the present invention comprises: a first fluid inlet portion in which a fluid, the viscosity of which is to be measured, is injected, and a second fluid inlet portion in which a reference fluid having a standard viscosity is injected; a connection pipe configured to connect the first fluid inlet portion to the second fluid inlet portion and form a passage for the fluid, the viscosity of which is to be measured, and the reference fluid; a plurality of counting channels in communication with the connection pipe at a predetermined distance to be filled with the two fluids flowing along the passage, respectively; and a boundary surface measuring unit configured to count the counting channels filled with the two fluids, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignees: GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, NANOBIZ CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung Yang, Yang-Jun Kang
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Patent number: 8894380Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is provided that reciprocates a piston inside a cylinder as a linear motor is driven, to compress a refrigerant by sucking the refrigerant into a compression space between the cylinder and the piston, and then discharge the same. The piston is operated at a top dead center position and in a resonance state by symmetrically applying a voltage even if a load varies. An elastic coefficient of mechanical spring is set in consideration of a degree of shift of the piston influenced by gas springs varied by the load, and an initial value of the piston to maintain stroke of the piston is set so as to correspond to a required cooling capacity condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Chan-Gab Park, Young-Hoan Jeon, Kyoung-Seok Kang
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Patent number: 8747081Abstract: A linear compressor is provided that includes a stationary member including a cylinder that provides a space to compress a refrigerant; a movable member linearly that reciprocates with respect to the stationary member, and includes a piston that compresses the refrigerant inside the cylinder and a supporter piston connected to the piston and having a support portion that extends in a radial direction of the piston; front main springs positioned so as to be symmetrical with respect to centers of the piston and the supporter piston, one end of each of which is supported by a front surface of the support portion of the supporter piston and the other end of each of which is supported by the stationary member; a rear main spring positioned at an opposite side of the piston, one end of which is supported by the supporter piston; and a back cover having a support portion that constrains the other end of the rear main spring from moving in a transverse direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Patent number: 8561521Abstract: There is provided a linear compressor, which can reduce parts production costs and simplify a part installation process by decreasing the number of main springs. The linear compressor comprises: a cylinder providing a space for compressing a refrigerant; a piston linearly reciprocating inside the cylinder to compress the refrigerant; an inner stator; an outer stator; a permanent magnet connected to the piston and linearly reciprocating between the inner stator and the outer stator; a supporter piston connected to the piston, at least part thereof being extended in a radial direction of the piston; a plurality of front main springs positioned on the same axis as the piston, one ends of which being supported by the supporter piston; and one rear main spring positioned on the opposite side of the piston, one end of which being supported by the supporter piston.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Patent number: 8562312Abstract: A linear motor for generating a linear reciprocating motion force, and a reciprocating compressor for compressing a refrigerant by employing the linear motor. The linear motor and the reciprocating compressor employing the same can reduce the number of inverter switches by employing a coil unit whose winding method is improved and a power supply apparatus whose connection to the coil unit and other circuits are improved, and can make it easy to control and reduce production costs by simplifying the circuit configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Chan-Gab Park, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Patent number: 8496453Abstract: A linear compressor is provided, which has a reduced number of front main springs among springs continuously transmitting a force so that a piston can move in a resonance condition. The linear compressor includes a hermetic container to be filled with a refrigerant; a linear motor including an inner stator, an outer stator, and a permanent magnet; a piston linearly reciprocated by the linear motor; a cylinder that provides a space to compress the refrigerant; a supporter piston having a connecting portion connected to one end of the piston, a support portion that extends from the connecting portion, and an additional mass member fixing portion that extends from the connecting portion; front main springs, one end of each of which is supported by one surface of the supporter piston; and one rear main spring, one end of which is supported by the other surface of the supporter piston.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Patent number: 8469674Abstract: Disclosed are an operation control device of a compressor, which can reduce motor loss by applying an AC power to a motor of the compressor without a switching operation of a control unit, and a method thereof. The operation control device of the compressor comprises: a capacitor electrically connected to a motor of the compressor and having a predetermined capacitance; a control unit connected in series to the motor of the compressor and applying an AC power to the motor of the compressor according to a control signal; and a controller detecting a load variation amount on the basis of a current and voltage applied to the motor of the compressor and controlling on/off of the control unit according to the detected load variation amount.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Gyoo-Jong Bae, Yang-Jun Kang, Kyeong-Bae Park, Chul-Gi Roh, Ki-Chul Choi, Eon-Pye Hong
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Patent number: 8419389Abstract: A reciprocating compressor in which a piston is linearly reciprocated inside a cylinder, for sucking a refrigerant into a compression space, and compressing and discharging the refrigerant. More particularly, a reciprocating compressor which can reduce the number of inverter switches required to apply power to a motor (coil section). The reciprocating compressor having a stationary member and a movable member connected by a plate spring, and having an outer stator consisting of blocks encompassing an inner stator, wherein a length of a lower pole of each block is varied.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Publication number: 20130036797Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid viscosity measuring device which can measure the viscosity of a fluid such as blood. The fluid viscosity measuring device of the present invention comprises: a first fluid inlet portion in which a fluid, the viscosity of which is to be measured, is injected, and a second fluid inlet portion in which a reference fluid having a standard viscosity is injected; a connection pipe configured to connect the first fluid inlet portion to the second fluid inlet portion and form a passage for the fluid, the viscosity of which is to be measured, and the reference fluid; a plurality of counting channels in communication with the connection pipe at a predetermined distance to be filled with the two fluids flowing along the passage, respectively; and a boundary surface measuring unit configured to count the counting channels filled with the two fluids, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Sung Yang, Yang-Jun Kang
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Patent number: 8366415Abstract: A linear compressor is provided that includes a shell; a fixed member installed inside the shell, and including a cylinder that provides a compression space for a refrigerant introduced into the shell; a moving member including a piston that compresses the refrigerant sucked into the compression space inside the cylinder, and that is linearly reciprocated with respect to the fixed member; and a suction muffler positioned on or in a suction passage of the refrigerant inside the shell. A suction volume with a larger sectional area in a central portion than in both ends is defined in the suction muffler.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Patent number: 8317495Abstract: A linear compressor is provided that includes a stationary member including a cylinder that provides a space to compress a refrigerant; a movable member that linearly reciprocates with respect to the stationary member, and that includes a piston that compresses the refrigerant inside the cylinder and a supporter piston having a support portion that extends in a radial direction of the piston; front main springs positioned so as to be symmetrical with respect to centers of the piston and the supporter piston, one ends of which are supported by a front surface of the support portion of the supporter piston and the other ends of which are supported by the stationary member; a rear main spring, one end of which is supported by a back surface of the supporter piston; a suction muffler that provides a passage to introduce the refrigerant while reciprocating with the movable member, reduces noise, and includes an extended part that extends toward the supporter piston; and a spring guide fixed to the supporter pistonType: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Patent number: 8303273Abstract: A linear compressor is provided in which a resonance frequency may be synchronized with an operating frequency. The linear compressor may include a fixed member including a cylinder, a movable member including a piston for compressing refrigerant in the cylinder, a center portion that coincides with the center of the piston, and a support that extends in a radial direction of the piston and linearly reciprocates about the fixed member, a plurality of front mainsprings arranged symmetrically about the center of the piston and each having one end supported on a front side of the support of the supporter and the other end supported on the fixed member, a single rear mainspring having one end supported on a rear side of the supporter and the other end supported on the fixed member, and a plurality of mass members coupled to a rear side of the supporter at a predetermined distance from the outer diameter of the rear mainspring.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Patent number: 8203238Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear motor for a linear compressor reciprocating a moving member linearly inside a stationary member to compress refrigerant, and more particularly, to a linear motor for a linear compressor capable of decreasing an iron loss of a flux generated when a current flows in a coil and increasing an inductance. A linear motor for a linear compressor includes an inner stator formed by stacking core blocks in a circumference direction to be insulated from each other, an outer stator formed by arranging core blocks in a circumference direction at a predetermined intervals, and winding a coil around the core blocks, and a plurality of permanent magnets formed between the inner stator and the outer stator with a predetermined gap, and reciprocated linearly due to a mutual electromagnetic force.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Publication number: 20120024148Abstract: There is provided a linear compressor, which can reduce parts production costs and simplify a part installation process by decreasing the number of main springs. The linear compressor comprises: a cylinder providing a space for compressing a refrigerant; a piston linearly reciprocating inside the cylinder to compress the refrigerant; an inner stator; an outer stator; a permanent magnet connected to the piston and linearly reciprocating between the inner stator and the outer stator; a supporter piston connected to the piston, at least part thereof being extended in a radial direction of the piston; a plurality of front main springs positioned on the same axis as the piston, one ends of which being supported by the supporter piston; and one rear main spring positioned on the opposite side of the piston, one end of which being supported by the supporter piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2008Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Publication number: 20110194957Abstract: There is provided a linear compressor (100), which has a reduced number of front main springs (820) located at the front among springs continuously transmitting a force so that a piston (300) can move in a resonance condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Patent number: 7988430Abstract: A linear compressor is provided. The linear compressor may include a cylinder in which refrigerant flows in an axial direction, a piston that reciprocates within the cylinder so as to compress the refrigerant, and a linear motor that drives the piston. At least one of the cylinder or the piston may be sintering molded.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Kyoung-Seok Kang, Yang-Jun Kang, Min-Woo Lee, Chul-Gi Roh
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Publication number: 20110064593Abstract: The present invention relates to a reciprocating compressor in which a piston is linearly reciprocated inside a cylinder, for sucking a refrigerant into a compression space, and compressing and discharging the refrigerant, and more particularly, to a reciprocating compressor which can reduce the number of inverter switch required to apply power to a motor (coil section) to one by connecting a stationary member and a movable member by a plate spring, having an outer stator consist of blocks encompassing an inner stator, and varying the length of the lower pole of each block.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
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Publication number: 20110058968Abstract: The present invention discloses a reciprocating compressor which can linearly reciprocate a piston inside a cylinder as a linear motor is driven, compress a refrigerant by sucking the refrigerant into a compression space between the cylinder and the piston, and then discharge the same. In the reciprocating compressor, the piston is operated at a top dead center position and in a resonance state by symmetrically applying a voltage even if load is varied, the elastic coefficient of the mechanical spring is set in consideration of the degree of shift of the piston influenced by the gas springs varied by load, and the initial value of the piston for maintaining the stroke of the piston is set so as to correspond to a required cooling capacity condition. Accordingly, electric power consumption caused by applying an asymmetrical voltage can be reduced, a tuning operation for applying an asymmetrical voltage can be omitted, thereby decreasing inconvenience.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Chan-Gab Park, Young-Hoan Jeon, Kyoung-Seok Kang