Patents by Inventor Young-Kwon Yoon

Young-Kwon Yoon 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).

  • Patent number: 11455738
    Abstract: Electronic devices and methods for processing images are provided. The method includes obtaining a first image and a second image through a first image sensor, extracting depth information from at least one third image obtained through a second image sensor, applying the extracted depth information to the obtained first image and displaying the first image, and applying the extracted depth information to the obtained second image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Kwon Yoon, Moon-Soo Kim, Tae-Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 11418751
    Abstract: A method of an electronic device including an image sensor that acquires an optical signal corresponding to an object and a controller that controls the image sensor, is provided. The method includes identifying a mode for generating an image corresponding to the object by using the optical signal, determining a setting of at least one image attribute to be used for generating the image at least based on the mode, generating image data by using pixel data corresponding to the optical signal at least based on the setting, and displaying the image corresponding to the object through a display functionally connected to the electronic device at least based on the image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hwa-Young Kang, Dong-Soo Kim, Moon-Soo Kim, Young-Kwon Yoon, Dong-Hoon Jang
  • Patent number: 11146720
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may comprise: an image sensor for acquiring raw image data corresponding to light of infrared band and visible light band, with respect to an external object; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: receive a request for acquiring the raw image data corresponding to the external object; on the basis of the request configured to be performed using a first function of the image sensor, generate an RGB image related to the external object by using first raw image data corresponding to the light of visible light band, obtained through the image sensor, and on the basis of the request configured to be performed using a second function of the image sensor, perform biometric authentication related to the external object by using second raw image data corresponding to the light of infrared band, obtained through the image sensor. In addition, various embodiments recognized through the specification are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Soo Kim, Prajit Sivasankaran Nair, Hwa Yong Kang, Young Kwon Yoon, Lokesh Rayasandra Boregowda, Jong Hun Won
  • Patent number: 11102418
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor for capturing an image and a method for controlling the same. An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises an image sensor and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to receive a signal for capturing a moving image and to acquire a first plurality of image frames according to a first frame rate through the image sensor in response to the signal, the first image frames comprising a first image frame and a second image frame corresponding to an external object. The acquiring operation comprises an operation of generating a first part of a moving image according to a second frame rate, which is lower than the first frame rate, using some image frames among the first plurality of image frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shuichi Shimokawa, Dong-Soo Kim, Hwa-Young Kang, Yeo-Tak Youn, Young-Kwon Yoon, Jong-Hun Won
  • Patent number: 11095838
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an image capturing device and a processor electrically connected with the image capturing device, wherein the processor is configured to obtain a first portion of a video at a first capturing speed during a first period using the image capturing device, control a first notification to indicate obtaining a second portion of the video at a set second capturing speed when the second capturing speed is set as a speed of capturing the video based on a result of analyzing the first obtained portion, and obtain the second portion at the second capturing speed during a second period following the first period using the image capturing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventors: Dong-Soo Kim, Hwa-Young Kang, Shuichi Shimokawa, Young-Kwon Yoon, Sang-Min Lee, Jong-Hun Won
  • Publication number: 20210225019
    Abstract: Electronic devices and methods for processing images are provided. The method includes obtaining a first image and a second image through a first image sensor, extracting depth information from at least one third image obtained through a second image sensor, applying the extracted depth information to the obtained first image and displaying the first image, and applying the extracted depth information to the obtained second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Young-Kwon YOON, Moon-Soo KIM, Tae-Ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20210203871
    Abstract: A method of an electronic device including an image sensor that acquires an optical signal corresponding to an object and a controller that controls the image sensor, is provided. The method includes identifying a mode for generating an image corresponding to the object by using the optical signal, determining a setting of at least one image attribute to be used for generating the image at least based on the mode, generating image data by using pixel data corresponding to the optical signal at least based on the setting, and displaying the image corresponding to the object through a display functionally connected to the electronic device at least based on the image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Hwa-Young KANG, Dong-Soo KIM, Moon-Soo KIM, Young-Kwon YOON, Dong-Hoon JANG
  • Patent number: 10972686
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing including a first surface, a display exposed through a first portion of the first surface, a first light emitting source exposed through a second portion of the first surface, an imaging sensor circuit that is exposed through a third portion of the first surface and is electrically connected with the first light emitting source, and a processor that is disposed in the housing and is electrically connected with the imaging sensor circuit. In addition, various embodiments recognized through the specification are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Soo Kim, Hwa Yong Kang, Min Young Park, Woon Tahk Sung, Young Kwon Yoon, Moon Soo Kim, Jong Hoon Won
  • Patent number: 10970865
    Abstract: Electronic devices and methods for processing images are provided. The method includes obtaining a first image and a second image through a first image sensor, extracting depth information from at least one third image obtained through a second image sensor, applying the extracted depth information to the obtained first image and displaying the first image, and applying the extracted depth information to the obtained second image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Kwon Yoon, Moon-Soo Kim, Tae-Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 10951847
    Abstract: A method of an electronic device including an image sensor that acquires an optical signal corresponding to an object and a controller that controls the image sensor, is provided. The method includes identifying a mode for generating an image corresponding to the object by using the optical signal, determining a setting of at least one image attribute to be used for generating the image at least based on the mode, generating image data by using pixel data corresponding to the optical signal at least based on the setting, and displaying the image corresponding to the object through a display functionally connected to the electronic device at least based on the image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hwa-Young Kang, Dong-Soo Kim, Moon-Soo Kim, Young-Kwon Yoon, Dong-Hoon Jang
  • Patent number: 10937287
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may comprise an image sensor and one or more processors configured to obtain a first plurality of image frames for an external object as per a first frame rate, detect a variation associated with the external object, when the variation meets a designated condition, obtain a second plurality of image frames for the external object as per the first frame rate or a second frame rate, generate a first portion of a video using at least some of the first plurality of image frames, generate a second portion of the video using at least some of the second plurality of image frames, and generate a third portion of the video using at least some of a third plurality of image frames for the external object obtained as per the first frame rate or a third frame rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong-Soo Kim, Shuichi Shimokawa, Hwa-Young Kang, Young-Kwon Yoon, Moon-Soo Kim, Jong-Hun Won, Ki-Huk Lee
  • Patent number: 10868954
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a camera, a display, a memory, and at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to generate, based on information on pixels included in an image including at least one subject obtained using the camera, depth information corresponding to the at least one subject, to determine, based on the depth information, a first area displaying a first graphic indicator for indicating a focusing area on which the camera is focused, in the image displayed on the display, in a case in which a focus of the camera is controlled, and to display the first graphic indicator on at least some of the at least one subject included in the first area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Han Lee, Jong-Hyeok Chun, Pyo-Jae Kim, Young-Kwon Yoon, Moon-Soo Kim, Jong-Hun Won, Ki-Huk Lee
  • Patent number: 10771706
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a camera, a memory storing first unit information and second unit information to be used to move a lens driving part, and a processor. The first unit information is configured such that the camera causes a first focus sharpness variation and the second unit information is configured such that the camera causes a second focus sharpness variation. The processor is configured to receive a signal for adjusting a focus associated with an external object by using the camera, to verify a state of the electronic device associated with the reception of the signal, to select corresponding unit information among the first unit information and the second unit information, based at least partly on the state, and to move the lens driving part depending on the corresponding unit information to adjust the focus associated with the external object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung Han Lee, Jong Hoon Won, Pyo Jae Kim, Young Kwon Yoon, Jong Hyeok Chun
  • Publication number: 20200252532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor for capturing an image and a method for controlling the same. An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises an image sensor and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to receive a signal for capturing a moving image and to acquire a first plurality of image frames according to a first frame rate through the image sensor in response to the signal, the first image frames comprising a first image frame and a second image frame corresponding to an external object. The acquiring operation comprises an operation of generating a first part of a moving image according to a second frame rate, which is lower than the first frame rate, using some image frames among the first plurality of image frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Shuichi SHIMOKAWA, Dong-Soo KIM, Hwa-Young KANG, Yeo-Tak YOUN, Young-Kwon YOON, Jong-Hun WON
  • Publication number: 20200228689
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may comprise: an image sensor for acquiring raw image data corresponding to light of infrared band and visible light band, with respect to an external object; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: receive a request for acquiring the raw image data corresponding to the external object; on the basis of the request configured to be performed using a first function of the image sensor, generate an RGB image related to the external object by using first raw image data corresponding to the light of visible light band, obtained through the image sensor, and on the basis of the request configured to be performed using a second function of the image sensor, perform biometric authentication related to the external object by using second raw image data corresponding to the light of infrared band, obtained through the image sensor. In addition, various embodiments recognized through the specification are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Dong Soo KIM, Prajit Sivasankaran NAIR, Hwa Yong KANG, Young Kwon YOON, Lokesh Rayasandra BOREGOWDA, Jong Hun WON
  • Patent number: 10674066
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an apparatus and a method for processing an image in an electronic device. In this case, the method for processing an image comprises: a step for obtaining a first image using at least one image sensor; a step of detecting at least one sub-image from the first image; a step for estimating a relative distance between the at least one sub-image using at least one phase difference information obtained by the image sensor; and a step for capturing at least one second image focused on each sub-image using the relative distance between the at least one sub-image. Various embodiments may be possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Kwon Yoon, Jin-Hee Na, Hwa-Yong Kang, Moon-Soo Kim, Tae-Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 10571713
    Abstract: A camera module according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises: a fixed part; a movable part for receiving a lens assembly, the movable part being coupled to the fixed part to be movable in a plane perpendicular to an optic axis of the lens assembly; and a guiding part for guiding the movement of the movable part, the guiding part being interposed between the fixed part and the movable part, wherein the guiding part can be formed in a C shape of which at least one side is opened. The camera module as above can be implemented variously according to the embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Young-Bok Yu, Se-Won Kim, Hyung-Jin Rho, Young-Kwon Yoon
  • Publication number: 20200027226
    Abstract: Electronic devices and methods for processing images are provided. The method includes obtaining a first image and a second image through a first image sensor, extracting depth information from at least one third image obtained through a second image sensor, applying the extracted depth information to the obtained first image and displaying the first image, and applying the extracted depth information to the obtained second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Young-Kwon YOON, Moon-Soo KIM, Tae-Ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20190364231
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing including a first surface, a display exposed through a first portion of the first surface, a first light emitting source exposed through a second portion of the first surface, an imaging sensor circuit that is exposed through a third portion of the first surface and is electrically connected with the first light emitting source, and a processor that is disposed in the housing and is electrically connected with the imaging sensor circuit. In addition, various embodiments recognized through the specification are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Dong Soo KIM, Hwa Yong KANG, Min Young PARK, Woon Tahk SUNG, Young Kwon YOON, Moon Soo KIM, Jong Hoon WON
  • Patent number: 10491847
    Abstract: An example sensor for image capturing may include a pixel array including a plurality of pixels; a read-out circuit configured to receive an analog electrical signal output from each of the plurality of pixels, convert the analog electrical signal into a digital electrical signal, and output the digital electrical signal; and a memory temporarily storing the digital electrical signal output from the read-out circuit and outputting at least part of the temporarily stored digital electrical signal to an external circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong-Soo Kim, Hwa-Young Kang, Yeo-Tak Youn, Young-Kwon Yoon, Jong-Hun Won, Ki-Huk Lee