Patents Assigned to CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
  • Patent number: 10972712
    Abstract: An image merging method using viewpoint transformation and a system therefor are provided. The method includes obtaining images captured by a plurality of cameras included in the camera system, performing viewpoint transformation for each of the images using a depth map for the images, and merging the images, the viewpoint transformation of which is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Ki Yeong Park
  • Patent number: 10951071
    Abstract: Disclosed is a transmitter used for a wireless charging system. The transmitter includes a plurality of phase locked loops (PLLs) that outputs single-phase power signals, a plurality of antennas that transmits power signals transmitted from the plurality of PLLs to a receiver, and a controller that determines a specific frequency for the receiver based on a signal strength indication (RSSI) received from the receiver and allows output frequencies of the plurality of PLLs to be different from each other in a specific frequency band preset based on the specific frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Kyung Hak Lee, Young Ki Kim, Jae Hyun Choi, Hyun Wook Lee
  • Patent number: 10916576
    Abstract: A camera system includes a single lens and an image sensor including a reference pixel array including a plurality of W (white) pixels in a two-dimensional arrangement and a single microlens formed on the plurality of W pixels to be shared, and at least one color pixel array including two W pixels and two color pixels in a two-dimensional arrangement, and a single microlens disposed on the two W pixels and the two color pixels to be shared. Light shielding layers formed with Offset Pixel Apertures (OPAs) are disposed on the plurality of W pixels included in the reference pixel array and the two W pixels included in the at least one color pixel array, respectively, and the OPAs are formed on the light shielding layers in the reference pixel array and the at least one color pixel array, respectively, to maximize a spaced distance between the OPAs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Chong Min Kyung, Seung Hyuk Chang, Won Seok Choi
  • Patent number: 10783391
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a system for recognizing a license plate. The method for recognizing a license plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes generating a localization model for localizing a license plate area attached to an object by learning using image data including the preset object, and a recognition model for recognizing identification information of the license plate by learning using preset license plate image data; when input image is received, localizing a license plate area from the input image using the localization model; and recognizing identification information of a license plate of the corresponding object from the localized license plate area using the recognition model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Sanghoon Kim
  • Patent number: 10778950
    Abstract: An image stitching method using viewpoint transformation and a system therefor are provided. The method includes obtaining images captured by a plurality of cameras included in the camera system, performing viewpoint transformation for each of the images using a depth map for the images, and stitching the images, the viewpoint transformation of which is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Ki Yeong Park
  • Patent number: 10695706
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring fine particulate matter to determine a time to replace each of a filter and an air quality sensor based on a concentration of a filtered fine particulate matter and a method thereof are provided. The apparatus for measuring fine particulate matter is applied to an air cleaner, a personal environment monitoring system (PEMS), a fine particulate matter module, or the like by sensing a target material, such as harmful gas, as well as particulate matter and fine particulate matter in the air and providing result information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Hyun Tae Cho, Chong Min Kyung, Han Jung Kim
  • Patent number: 10648685
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a piece of network access apparatus for indoor environment monitoring and a method for indoor environment monitoring of the network access apparatus. The present disclosure also relates to a network access apparatus for indoor environment monitoring and a method for indoor environment monitoring of the network access apparatus so that network access apparatus installed indoors (e.g. in the house, in the office, in a building) additionally take an action of monitoring indoor environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Hyun Tae Cho, Chong Min Kyung
  • Patent number: 10650277
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus and method for training a learning system to detect event. The present disclosure provides apparatus and method for training a learning system that includes an event related keyword collecting unit that collects an event related keyword inputted by a user, a related keyword collecting unit that collects at least one related keyword from a word database by transmitting an event related keyword to the word database, an event related image collecting unit that collects at least one event related image that is related to a search formula from an image database by transmitting the search formula to the image database, and a training unit that trains a learning system by communicating with the learning system with a use of an event related image as training data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignees: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION, KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAIST)
    Inventors: Dong Su Han, Jin Woo Shin, Byeok San Lee, Jin Young Yang
  • Patent number: 10623719
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-aperture camera system for improving depth accuracy through a focusing distance scan. The system includes a single optical system including a first aperture through which an RGB optical signal is input and a second aperture through which a non-RGB optical signal is input, the single optical system moving relative to an image sensor to be arranged at positions; an image sensor configured to obtain image sets corresponding to the positions as the single optical system moves to be arranged at the positions, wherein each image set includes an RGB image based on the RGB optical signal and a non-RGB image based on the non-RGB optical signal; and a depth determination unit configured to calculate a disparity in each image set to determine a depth of an object by using the disparity, wherein the first and second apertures have mutually intersecting central positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Chong Min Kyung, Jun Ho Mun
  • Patent number: 10613417
    Abstract: A multi-aperture camera system having an auto focusing function comprises: multiple apertures; an image sensor that creates multiple images by processing light signals introduced through the multiple apertures, respectively; and an auto focusing unit that determines a distance by which the image sensor moves relative to the multiple apertures by using the multiple images for auto focusing, wherein at least one of the multiple apertures has a central position that is misaligned with those of the remaining apertures other than the at least one aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Junho Mun, Dongsuk Kim, Chong Min Kyung
  • Patent number: 10553116
    Abstract: An image monitoring system for vehicle for detecting a left lane area and a right lane area behind a vehicle using a region of interest (ROI) is provided. The system includes a rear camera, a memory configured to store an image obtained from the rear camera, and a controller configured to be set to one of a driving mode and a parking mode based on whether the vehicle is traveling and to detect an event from the image obtained from the rear camera. The controller set to the driving mode sets the ROI corresponding to the left lane area and the right lane area behind the vehicle on the image obtained from the rear camera, while the vehicle is traveling, detects whether an object is located on or enters the ROI, and notifies a driver of the vehicle of the detected result using an alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Kang Yi, Kyeong Hoon Jung
  • Patent number: 10547198
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wireless charging system of using multi-frequency including at least one transmitter and at least one receiver which is wirelessly charged by the at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter includes a signal generator configured to generate a power signal of each of a plurality of frequency bands; a plurality of matching units connected to the signal generator matching and outputting the power signal of each of the plurality of frequency bands; and at least one antenna connected to the plurality of matching units transmitting the power signal of each of the plurality of frequency bands to each of at least one receiver, and wherein the at least one receiver includes at least one antenna receiving a power signal of each of a plurality of frequency bands from each of at least one transmitter; a plurality of matching units connected to the at least one antenna matching and outputting the power signal of each of the plurality of frequency bands; and a plurality of rectifiers conne
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Kyung Hak Lee, Hyun Wook Lee, Young Ki Kim, Chong Min Kyung
  • Patent number: 10520356
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device, a method, and a system for analyzing and monitoring noise information and a noise type based on a noise-between-floors using an air-borne noise and a direct impact noise respectively measured by a microphone array and a sensor module array. The device, the method, and the system may provide a noise feedback for each household by analyzing and monitoring a noise level, a noise source location, a noise direction, an occurrence time, a noise type of a noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Hyun Tae Cho
  • Patent number: 10516861
    Abstract: An image sensor included in a camera system comprises: a plurality of photodiodes for processing optical signals which have passed through a lens included in the camera system; and at least one mask, disposed on the top of at least one photodiode among the plurality of photodiodes, for enabling the optical signals which have passed through an inner region of the lens included in the camera system to enter the at least one photodiode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Seung Hyuk Chang
  • Patent number: 10504748
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of packaging a power amplifier module. The method of packaging a power amplifier module includes providing a unified pattern including a ceramic layer and a pattern formed on the ceramic layer, bonding the unified pattern on a metal layer, and depositing a ceramic sidewall, on which at least one external signal connection lead line is formed, on the unified pattern bonded the metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Kyung Hak Lee, Min Seok Han, Young Ki Kim
  • Patent number: 10477163
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a video recording method and a video recording apparatus using the same, and relates to a video recording method and a video recording apparatus using the same that detects an obstacle in scene information obtained, calculates a probability index for event occurrence (i.e., a collision) with the obstacle, and changes and stores a resolution of a video, a storing period, a storing location, and so on based on the probability for event occurrence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Ki Yeong Park
  • Patent number: 10389183
    Abstract: A multi-mode wireless power receiving device and method are disclosed. The multi-mode wireless power receiving device can comprise: an antenna module comprising an outer loop and an inner loop; a mode control unit for controlling an operation mode of the antenna module; a switch connecting the outer loop and the inner loop, and operated by the mode control unit; an outer loop module for supporting a magnetic resonance method and NFC communication by using the outer loop, according to the operation of the switch; and an inner loop module using the outer loop and the inner loop simultaneously so as to support a magnetic induction method according to the operation of the switch, thereby transmitting power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Minseok Han, Chongmin Kyung
  • Publication number: 20190166349
    Abstract: An image stitching method using viewpoint transformation and a system therefor are provided. The method includes obtaining images captured by a plurality of cameras included in the camera system, performing viewpoint transformation for each of the images using a depth map for the images, and stitching the images, the viewpoint transformation of which is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Ki Yeong Park
  • Publication number: 20190166350
    Abstract: An image merging method using viewpoint transformation and a system therefor are provided. The method includes obtaining images captured by a plurality of cameras included in the camera system, performing viewpoint transformation for each of the images using a depth map for the images, and merging the images, the viewpoint transformation of which is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Ki Yeong Park
  • Publication number: 20190156140
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a system for recognizing a license plate. The method for recognizing a license plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes generating a localization model for localizing a license plate area attached to an object by learning using image data including the preset object, and a recognition model for recognizing identification information of the license plate by learning using preset license plate image data; when input image is received, localizing a license plate area from the input image using the localization model; and recognizing identification information of a license plate of the corresponding object from the localized license plate area using the recognition model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SMART SENSORS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Sanghoon KIM