Patents by Inventor Yong-kwon Kim

Yong-kwon 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: 20240140815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an inorganic compound using desulfurization gypsum for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and, more specifically, to a method for preparing an inorganic compound, in which calcium sulfate and calcium carbonate, which have various uses as construction materials and the like, can be prepared using, as raw material, desulfurization gypsum which, being a recycled resource, is industrial waste, and an extraction agent, and the extraction agent can be reused after separation, and thus, compared to existing processes, greenhouse gases and manufacturing costs can be remarkably reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Young Ho LEE, Yong Kwon CHUNG, Byung Kwon YUN, Dae Jin SUNG, Cheol Hyun KIM
  • Patent number: 11969028
    Abstract: A brassiere for radiation therapy is disclosed. The brassiere for radiation therapy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pair of cups configured to cover breasts of a patient; a coupling member positioned between the pair of cups and configured to couple the pair of cups to each other; back bands configured to be in close contact with a back of the patient; and side compression bands, the side compression bands having one ends coupled to the pair of cups at the coupling member, respectively, and the other ends detachably coupled to the back bands, respectively, wherein positions of the breasts of the patient are changed by adjusting positions on the back bands to which the other ends of side compression bands are coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Yonsei University
    Inventors: Ki Chang Keum, Seung Kwon Ahn, Sam Ju Cho, Yong Bae Kim
  • Publication number: 20240127764
    Abstract: In a backlight apparatus, a master driving circuit generates a transmission frame including a training period including a clock training pattern and a data period including a plurality of data packets respectively corresponding to the plurality of blocks. A plurality of slave driving circuits correspond to the plurality of blocks, respectively, and are connected to the master driving circuit in a daisy chain structure. Each slave driving circuit receives the transmission frame through the daisy chain structure, recovers a clock based on the clock training pattern, and drives the plurality of light emitting elements included in a corresponding block among the plurality of blocks based on its own data packet among a plurality of data packets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junil PARK, Sugyeung KANG, Yongil Kwon, Kang Joo KIM, Alan Kyongho KIM, Sunkwon KIM, Yong-Yun PARK, Jung-Pil LIM, Hyunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20240119949
    Abstract: An encoding/decoding apparatus and method for controlling a channel signal is disclosed, wherein the encoding apparatus may include an encoder to encode an object signal, a channel signal, and rendering information for the channel signal, and a bit stream generator to generate, as a bit stream, the encoded object signal, the encoded channel signal, and the encoded rendering information for the channel signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jeong Il SEO, Seung Kwon BEACK, Dae Young JANG, Kyeong Ok KANG, Tae Jin PARK, Yong Ju LEE, Keun Woo CHOI, Jin Woong KIM
  • Publication number: 20240110892
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically inspecting the welding state of a battery module is configured to inspect welding states of welding parts of a plurality of leads for electrical connection based on a deep penetration inspection using application of eddy current to the welding parts of the leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Yong Bae Park, Joon Dong Oh, Young Kwon Kim, Ho Jae Shin, Baek Young Choi
  • Publication number: 20240112377
    Abstract: An image transformation method includes receiving an input image, a target style and target color information; generating a texture-transformed image in which the input image is transformed to a texture corresponding to the target style and a color-transformed image in which the input image is transformed to a color corresponding to the target color information, using a pretrained transformation model; and synthesizing the texture-transformed image and the color-transformed image to generate a result image in which the input image is transformed according to the target style and the target color information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Namhyuk AHN, Seung Kwon KIM, Jihye BACK, Yong Jae KWON
  • Patent number: 11950383
    Abstract: A display apparatus according to a concept of the disclosure includes: a display panel configured to display an image in a front direction; a top chassis positioned in a front direction of the display panel; a bottom chassis positioned in a rear direction of the display panel; a rear cover covering a rear side of the bottom chassis; and a stand member being accommodatable in the rear cover and selectively coupled with a rear surface of the rear cover, wherein the rear cover includes an accommodating portion in which the stand member is accommodated and a coupling portion coupled with the stand member, and the stand member includes an inserting protrusion which is inserted into the accommodating portion and the coupling portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hee-Bong Kim, Dong Wook Kim, Ji-Gwang Kim, Tae-Hun Kim, Yong Gu Do, Jeong Woo Park, Gil Jae Lee, Sang Young Lee, Pil Kwon Jung, Su-An Choi
  • Publication number: 20240098437
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for processing a multichannel audio signal. A multichannel audio signal processing method may include: generating an N-channel audio signal of N channels by down-mixing an M-channel audio signal of M channels; and generating a stereo audio signal by performing binaural rendering of the N-channel audio signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Yong Ju LEE, Jeong Il SEO, Seung Kwon BEACK, Kyeong Ok KANG, Jin Woong KIM, Jae Hyoun YOO
  • Publication number: 20230250573
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine that includes a tub disposed in a main body of the washing machine to store water. A circulation apparatus includes a circulation pump operable to circulate the water in and out of the tub. A detergent supply apparatus is coupled to the circulation apparatus to discharge detergent to the circulation apparatus so that operation of the circulation pump causes the discharged detergent to be supplied to the tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Kwon KIM, Kyung Mok YOO, Seon Ju LEE, Chul Yong CHO, Jong Su JEON
  • Patent number: 11661697
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine that includes a tub disposed in a main body of the washing machine to store water. A circulation apparatus includes a circulation pump operable to circulate the water in and out of the tub. A detergent supply apparatus is coupled to the circulation apparatus to discharge detergent to the circulation apparatus so that operation of the circulation pump causes the discharged detergent to be supplied to the tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Kwon Kim, Kyung Mok Yoo, Seon Ju Lee, Chul Yong Cho, Jong Su Jeon
  • Patent number: 11174580
    Abstract: Provided is a washing machine capable of preventing laundry in a rotary tub from having pigment transfer or contamination due to wash water of an auxiliary washing tub. The washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub located in the cabinet and storing wash water therein, a main washing tub rotatably disposed in the tub and having a first washing space, and an auxiliary washing tub detachably mounted to the main washing tub and having a second washing space, wherein the auxiliary washing tub includes a drain path for guiding wash water of the second washing space to a space between the tub and the main washing tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Myung-Hee Ryu, Yongjie Jin, Yong-Kwon Kim, Sang Up Lee, Sang Yeon Pyo
  • Publication number: 20210292958
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine that includes a tub disposed in a main body of the washing machine to store water. A circulation apparatus includes a circulation pump operable to circulate the water in and out of the tub. A detergent supply apparatus is coupled to the circulation apparatus to discharge detergent to the circulation apparatus so that operation of the circulation pump causes the discharged detergent to be supplied to the tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Kwon KIM, Kyung Mok YOO, Seon Ju LEE, Chul Yong CHO, Jong Su JEON
  • Patent number: 11078611
    Abstract: Provided is a washing machine and control method thereof. The washing machine includes at least one magnet attached to an auxiliary wash tub detachable from a main wash tub; a switching device configured to output a detection signal when the at least one magnet approaches within a preset range to the switching device; and a controller configured to determine whether the auxiliary wash tub is installed based on whether the detection signal of the switching device is output, and control a component in the washing machine based on the determination of whether the auxiliary wash tub is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Kwon Kim, Myung-Hee Ryu, Sang Up Lee
  • Patent number: 11053627
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine that includes a tub disposed in a main body of the washing machine to store water. A circulation apparatus includes a circulation pump operable to circulate the water in and out of the tub. A detergent supply apparatus is coupled to the circulation apparatus to discharge detergent to the circulation apparatus so that operation of the circulation pump causes the discharged detergent to be supplied to the tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Kwon Kim, Kyung Mok Yoo, Seon Ju Lee, Chui Yong Cho, Jong Su Jeon
  • Patent number: 11015279
    Abstract: A washing machine includes a motor for generating power and a clutch assembly that receives the power from the motor and drives a drum and a pulsator. The clutch assembly includes a driving shaft that receives the power from the motor and rotates, a pulsator drive portion selectively receiving the power from the driving shaft to rotate the pulsator, and a drum driving portion selectively receiving the power from the driving shaft to rotate the drum, The clutch assembly is provided to selectively drive a driving portion of at least one of the drum driving portion and the pulsator drive portion. With this configuration, the washing machine capable of running various modes of a washing mode and dehydration mode is implemented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Kwon Kim, Sang Up Lee, Young Jin Um, Yongjie Jin, Sang Yeon Pyo
  • Patent number: 10835192
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an x-ray imaging method using a variable imaging plane projection and to an x-ray imaging device applying the same. By applying a variable imaging plane projection using at least two sets of scan data for different heights obtained while varying the height of the x-ray generator from an imaging object, it is possible to solve problems caused due to a magnification effect generated in the x-ray imaging field based on a fan-beam-type or cone-beam-type x-ray generator, thereby providing more accurate x-ray image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: NuCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Jinhun Joung, Yong-Kwon Kim, Manh Hung Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10815604
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine capable of improving an external shape by locating a detergent supply apparatus on a bottom inside a body. The washing machine includes a body with an opening portion formed in a front surface thereof, a door provided to open and close the opening portion of the body, a door guide provided on the opening portion, and a detergent supply apparatus which includes a detergent box provided on a bottom of the door guide to be withdrawable toward a center of the opening portion and a detergent supply pump provided to discharge a detergent in the detergent box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Kwon Kim, Kyung Mok Yoo, Seon Ju Lee, Chul Yong Cho, Jong Su Jeon
  • Publication number: 20200256002
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine that includes a tub disposed in a main body of the washing machine to store water. A circulation apparatus includes a circulation pump operable to circulate the water in and out of the tub. A detergent supply apparatus is coupled to the circulation apparatus to discharge detergent to the circulation apparatus so that operation of the circulation pump causes the discharged detergent to be supplied to the tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Kwon KIM, Kyung Mok YOO, Seon Ju LEE, Chul Yong CHO, Jong Su JEON
  • Patent number: 10719209
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a memory, a display, and a processor electrically connected to the memory and the display. The processor is configured to transparently output a first screen related to a first application, if receiving a user input, change a transparency of at least a partial area of the first screen in correspondence to the user input, and output the first screen on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keun Soo Kim, Hyun Woong Kwon, Jeong Hoon Kim, Byung Hyuk Moon, Yong Kwon Kim, Jong Wu Baek
  • Patent number: 10711385
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine that includes a tub disposed in a main body of the washing machine to store water. A circulation apparatus includes a circulation pump operable to circulate the water in and out of the tub. A detergent supply apparatus is coupled to the circulation apparatus to discharge detergent to the circulation apparatus so that operation of the circulation pump causes the discharged detergent to be supplied to the tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Kwon Kim, Kyung Mok Yoo, Seon Ju Lee, Chul Yong Cho, Jong Su Jeon