Patents Represented by Attorney Roylance, Abrams, Berdo & Goodman L.L.P.
  • Patent number: 7843583
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic album image forming apparatus having a scanner function, which includes an electronic album unit for displaying, selecting and editing a digital image; a print unit for printing a digital image selected in the electronic album unit; and a scan unit for scanning an original document and converting it into a digital image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-geun Kim, Min-seon Kim
  • Patent number: 7844268
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for, upon generation of an event triggering a change in the state of a UE participating in a call, sending service information changed due to the state change to the other participating entity and notifying each user of the service information are provided. When a state change event occurs to a UE, the UE checks its available services and sends a message including service information indicating the available services to the other entity connected to the UE. Therefore, the other entity has knowledge of the actual available services of the UE in a changed environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Han-Na Lim, Sung-Ho Choi, O-Sok Song, Jae-Jin Kim, Eun-Hui Bae
  • Patent number: 7843710
    Abstract: A power converter controlling apparatus that can prevent burnout caused by overcurrent and/or overvoltage generated by low power index operation or output short circuit in a high frequency power converter employing a digital controlling method, and a method thereof. The power converter controlling apparatus includes a digital controller which outputs a gate signal for controlling intermittent operation of a predetermined switch based on inputted control data, a detector which generates a detection signal in response to generation of overcurrent and/or overvoltage, and a registration maintenance unit for maintaining a state where the output of the gate signal is shut off, when the detection signal is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-ha Kim, Joong-gi Kwon, Young-min Chae
  • Patent number: 7844471
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for applying guidelines to data and providing self-assessment ability. Guideline data is stored in a data storage component, along with user data. The user data represents both quantitative data and qualitative self-assessment data. In a self-assessment system and method, a graphical user interface is provided along with a target image and factor icons. The icons are adapted to be moved onto a position on the target image representative of an entity's self assessment of performance relative to the corresponding factor. A subset of actionable alternatives are selected and displayed based on the self-assessment data and the guidelines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Tim H. Gordon
  • Patent number: 7842449
    Abstract: A method of preparing a toner includes: preparing a toner composition including a macromonomer having a hydrophilic group, a hydrophobic group and at least one reactive functional group, at least one polymerizable monomer, and a colorant; emulsion-polymerizing the toner composition in a medium; and separating and drying the polymerized toner. A toner is prepared using the method. An image forming method using the toner, and an image forming apparatus using the toner are also provided. According to the method, the size, distribution and configuration of toner particles are easily controlled. In addition, the method does not involve the use of or minimizes the use of a surfactant, and decreases polluted water and waste water, which is very advantageous environmentally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-kook Hong, Kyung-yol Yon, Jun-young Lee, Min-young Cheong
  • Patent number: 7844050
    Abstract: A biaxial hinge device and a mounting mechanism thereof for a mobile terminal is provided. The biaxial hinge device includes a first hinge module for rotatably connecting the folder to the body around a first hinge axis, and a second hinge module for rotatably connecting the folder to the body around a second hinge axis, which is spaced apart form the first hinge axis and disposed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first hinge axis. A portion of a second hinge module is inserted in the first hinge module, thereby allowing the second hinge module to move both independently of and in cooperation with the first hinge module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-Jun Hwang, Jong-Gun Bae
  • Patent number: 7840406
    Abstract: A method and wireless terminal for providing an electronic dictionary function in the wireless terminal having the electronic dictionary are provided, in which a word is searched in the electronic dictionary, which corresponds to characters input through a character recognition mode, when the wireless terminal is in a word search mode; when more than a threshold number of words are found, a voice recognition mode is executed; and a word is searched through the character recognition mode, which corresponds to voice input through the voice recognition mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Kerl Lee, Soon-Jin Kim
  • Patent number: 7832825
    Abstract: The nozzle error correction method is provided for adjusting information of an output image to correct an error nozzle. A position of an error nozzle firing an ink amount different from a reference value is detected from a plurality of nozzles. A determination is made from an input image as to whether a current pixel for output is an error pixel of the detected error nozzle. A channel value of the error nozzle is set to a certain value if the current pixel is the error pixel. However, if the current pixel is not the error pixel, a determination is made as to whether an error pixel exists in a certain area around the current pixel. A value of the current pixel is then adjusted based on error information. Image-processing is performed in order for the current pixel to be outputted, if the error pixel exists in the certain area. Accordingly, degradation of a print speed and a shortened life span of the head are prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-Wook Kim, Eul-hwan Lee
  • Patent number: 7830277
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing and displaying information generated with a bar code and stored within a mobile communication terminal for easy recognition is provided. The method of providing intrinsic information in a mobile communication terminal includes verifying whether intrinsic information about the mobile communication terminal is stored; and displaying the intrinsic information on a screen when the intrinsic information is stored. Therefore, when a user wants to verify information for a mobile communication terminal, information about the terminal is displayed on a screen with a bar code, so that it is easy to verify and recognize the information about the terminal. Further, even if the mobile communication terminal is turned off, information about the terminal stored in the RFID tag is read by an RFID reader, so that it is easy to verify and recognize the information about the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Moon Heui Lee
  • Patent number: 7829067
    Abstract: A composition and method for treating periodontal infections and gingivitis includes an extract of Centipeda cunninghami, coenzyme Q10, aloe vera and folic acid. The composition also contains additional plant extracts and nutrients that are effective in cell reproduction, wound healing and provide antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The composition is applied to the teeth and gums to inhibit bacterial growth and reduce inflammation of the gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Bio-Botanica, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank S. D'Amelio, Sr., Youssef W. Mirhom
  • Patent number: 7831284
    Abstract: A device for preventing an unintentional key input in a mobile terminal with a removable outer case is provided. The device includes a connection section to which the outer case is connected, a sensing unit for sensing whether the outer case is opened or closed, and a control unit for sensing whether the outer case is connected to the mobile terminal through the connection section. The control unit activates a key input unit of the mobile terminal when the sensing unit senses that the outer case is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Corp., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sung-Yeon Lee
  • Patent number: 7830451
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus and an image processing method are provided for enhancing the picture quality of images by extracting additional information from non-standard signals without an error. A signal determination unit receives an image signal including an image interval containing an image and an additional information interval containing additional information regarding the image. A determination is made as to whether the additional information exists in the additional information interval. An additional information extractor extracts and outputs the additional information from the additional information interval, if the signal determination unit determines that the additional information exists in the additional information interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae-hwan Cha, Eun-kyung Park
  • Patent number: 7831194
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a laser scanning unit that irradiates a light. A photoconductive medium forms thereon an electrostatic latent image using the light from the laser scanning unit. A developing roller transfers a developer onto the electrostatic latent image formed on the photoconductive medium to develop the electrostatic latent image. A transferring roller forms a transfer nip in tight contact with the photoconductive medium and transfers the developer attached on the photoconductive medium onto a paper passing through the transfer nip. A paper supplying part stacks the paper thereon. A pickup roller picks up the paper stacked on the paper supplying part. A paper edge sensor senses a top edge of the paper picked up by the pickup roller. The paper picked up by the pickup roller is directly supplied toward the transfer nip. A paper moving path is reduced, thereby minimizing the whole size of the image forming apparatus. Also, the number of parts is reduced, thereby decreasing material costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang-taek Lim, Won-mo Cho
  • Patent number: 7825992
    Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus and video processing method are provided, which can reduce an influence of noise and enhance fineness of the image. A signal division unit divides a video signal into a low frequency component and a high frequency component of the video signal. A signal eliminating unit eliminates a component within a magnitude range of noise from the high frequency component of the video signal output from the signal division unit. A signal combining unit combines the low frequency component of the video signal output from the signal division unit and the high frequency component of the video signal from which the component within the magnitude range of noise is eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung-jo Jun, Tae-hwan Cha
  • Patent number: 7821977
    Abstract: A method includes (1) receiving with a user equipment (UE) information related to an allowed power for autonomous transmission on at least one logical channel mapped to an uplink channel, the uplink channel being set up with a base station and dedicated for packet data transmission, (2) determining, with the UE and in accordance with a scheduling grant received from the base station, an allowed power of scheduled transmission on the uplink channel, (3) determining a total data amount allowed to be transmitted, (4) determining a data amount for the autonomous transmission on the logical channel, the determined autonomous transmission data amount being not greater than an allowed autonomous transmission data amount corresponding to the allowed autonomous transmission power, and (5) determining a data amount for scheduled transmission on the logical channel, the determined scheduled transmission data amount being not greater than an allowed scheduled transmission data amount corresponding to the allowed schedule
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Bum Kim, Ju-Ho Lee, Kook-Heui Lee, Van Lieshout Gert Jan, Joon-Young Cho, Yong-Jun Kwak, Youn-Hyoung Heo
  • Patent number: 7819240
    Abstract: A transfer belt unit and an image forming apparatus having the same are provided. The transfer belt unit includes a transfer belt circulating and traveling and transferring a toner image formed on a photosensitive body onto a printable medium. A plurality of support rollers support an inner circumference of the transfer belt. A pair of belt guides respectively attached to both edges of the inner circumference of the transfer belt are engaged with a regulating portion disposed in the support rollers to allow the transfer belt to travel in a substantially straight line and each having a joint portion. The joint portion comprises first and second ends separated from each other to be substantially parallel to each other when inclined with respect to a traveling direction of the transfer belt. The second end is located in a posterior position of the first end with respect to the traveling direction of the transfer belt and an external edge of the second end is chamfered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yong-sung Kim
  • Patent number: 7822153
    Abstract: An automatic gain control (AGC) apparatus of a wireless mobile terminal, and method, in an orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) system. A gain amplifier controls an amplification gain of received analog symbols. An analog-to-digital converter converts the received analog symbols into a digital signal. A fast Fourier transform (FFT) unit converts the digital signal into a frequency-domain signal. A power measurer measures power in the frequency domain in units of sub-carriers. A sub-carrier power accumulator detects a sub-carrier carrying a signal, and accumulates its power value. A sub-carrier average power measurer estimates an average power value transmitted per sub-carrier from the accumulated power value. A control means compares the estimated average power value with a reference power value, and generates a control signal used for controlling a gain of the gain amplifier according to the comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Chul Song, Young-Mo Gu, Min-Goo Kim
  • Patent number: 7816301
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous-liquid-absorbing agent which comprises water-absorbent resin particles as essential components and is suitable for uses in sanitary materials. The aqueous-liquid-absorbing agent according to the present invention is an aqueous-liquid-absorbing agent comprising water-absorbent resin particles as essential components, wherein the water-absorbent resin particles are obtained by a process including the step of polymerizing a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a carboxyl group, and have a crosslinked structure in their inside, the aqueous-liquid-absorbing agent exhibiting a water absorption capacity (CRC) of 5 to 25 g/g and a saline flow conductivity (SFC) of not less than 1216 cm3·s·10?7/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Shigeru Sakamoto, Sayaka Machida
  • Patent number: 7817311
    Abstract: A scanning apparatus has a light source part scanning a scanning beam on an original document. A frame has a light input part and a light output part. A reflection mirror is arranged in the frame and reflects the scanning beam inputted through the light input part to the light output part along a predetermined light proceeding path. A light receiving part is supported on the light output part, and receives the scanning beam reflected by the reflection mirror. A light source supporting member supports the light source part on the frame so that the beam scanned by the light source part and reflected on the original document passes through the light input part and proceeds along the light proceeding path. The light source supporting member mounts the different light source parts in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-surk Kim, Jung-kwon Kim, Dong-hun Lee
  • Patent number: D626659
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph G. Ferko, III