Patents Assigned to DOT INCORPORATION
  • Patent number: 11955027
    Abstract: Provided is an information output apparatus and method. The information output apparatus includes a plurality of expression members configured to protrude or retract by moving in at least one direction and being sensed by a user when protruding or retracting; an activation area calculator configured to calculate a series of braille letters as an activation area on the plurality of expression members; a non-activation area calculator configured to calculate a space between the braille letters as a non-activation area in the activation area; and a plurality of actuation controllers configured to actuate expression members corresponding to the activation area to protrude or retract and configured to actuate expression members corresponding to the non-activation area to retract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 11947720
    Abstract: Provided is a method of controlling an intelligent barrier-free kiosk including: recognizing a moving object, which is within a preset distance from the kiosk and is approaching the kiosk; learning characteristic information of the recognized moving object; determining, based on a result of the learning, whether a user related to the moving object intends to use the kiosk; and, based on determining that the user intends to use the kiosk, changing a height of the kiosk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Publication number: 20240054912
    Abstract: An information output device may include an information output part in which cells including a predetermined number of information output units formed to be tactilely sensed when upward movement or downward movement occurs in at least one direction are arranged in a lattice structure, a selection part selecting a plurality of cells to be driven according to information to be output to the information output part, a first generation part for generating a scheduling plan specifying a driving order for the plurality of cells selected by the selection part, and a second generation part generating a driving signal according to the scheduling plan and transmitting the driving signal to the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon KIM, Ji Ho KIM, Hyeon Cheol PARK
  • Publication number: 20230335009
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an information output device including one or more information output units, wherein the information output unit includes a driving source portion, an expression portion, a base portion, a first driving portion, and a second driving portion which is disposed between the first driving portion and the expression portion, performs angular movement or rotational movement according to driving of the first driving portion, and is formed to move the expression portion in a first direction toward the first driving portion and in a direction opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Dot Incorporation
    Inventors: Ju Yoon KIM, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Publication number: 20230328174
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a layer-based service with improved information accessibility are disclosed, and the method for providing a layer-based service with improved information accessibility according to an embodiment of the present application includes the operations of obtaining manipulation information and interface information for a target service, building an accessible layer corresponding to the target service by improving information accessibility associated with a user interface and a user experience of the target service based on the manipulation information and the interface information, and providing the target service based on the accessible layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ji Ho KIM, Ju Yoon KIM, Hyun Chul PARK
  • Publication number: 20230236031
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a layer-based service with improved information accessibility are disclosed, and the method for providing a layer-based service with improved information accessibility according to an embodiment of the present application includes the operations of obtaining manipulation information and interface information for a target service, building an accessible layer corresponding to the target service by improving information accessibility associated with a user interface and a user experience of the target service based on the manipulation information and the interface information, and providing the target service based on the accessible layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ji Ho Kim, Ju Yoon Kim, Hyun Chul Park
  • Publication number: 20230204370
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a layer-based service with improved information accessibility are disclosed, and the method for providing a layer-based service with improved information accessibility according to an embodiment of the present application includes the operations of obtaining manipulation information and interface information for a target service, building an accessible layer corresponding to the target service by improving information accessibility associated with a user interface and a user experience of the target service based on the manipulation information and the interface information, and providing the target service based on the accessible layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ji Ho KIM, Ju Yoon KIM, Hyun Chul PARK
  • Publication number: 20230195219
    Abstract: Provided is a method of controlling an intelligent barrier-free kiosk including: recognizing a moving object, which is within a preset distance from the kiosk and is approaching the kiosk; learning characteristic information of the recognized moving object; determining, based on a result of the learning, whether a user related to the moving object intends to use the kiosk; and, based on determining that the user intends to use the kiosk, changing a height of the kiosk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon KIM, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 11675562
    Abstract: Provided is a data output method including: receiving unit-time or unit-size auditory data which are generated around a user and detected via a first apparatus; removing noises from the auditory data; extracting a frequency component included in the auditory data from which the noises have been removed; measuring at least one frequency of the auditory data on the basis of the frequency component; searching a database on the basis of the at least one frequency to find reference data oscillating at the at least one frequency; generating first output data providing semantic data included in the reference data; and generating and providing an output control signal for transmitting the first output data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 11635801
    Abstract: This application relates to an information output apparatus. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a casing including an expression surface and an expression hole formed in the expression surface. The apparatus also includes a protrusion provided to reciprocate such that at least a part thereof protrudes out of the expression hole and information is expressed on the expression surface. The apparatus also includes a driving module located inside the casing and connected to the protrusion to move the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 11586289
    Abstract: Provided is an information output apparatus including one or more information output units, wherein each information output unit includes a coil arranged to be connected to a power source, such that a current flows in the coil; a base unit configured to accommodate the coil; and a driving indicator, which is arranged in the base unit to be apart from and close to the coil to be driven by a current flowing in the coil and is configured to move in a first direction toward the coil and a direction opposite thereto to rotate while being connected to the base unit and to move in a second direction crossing the first direction to be recognized by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Dong Soo Kwon, Han Byeol Kim, Dong Bum Pyo, Se Min Ryu, Byoung Kil Han, Joon Yeong Kim, Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 11508259
    Abstract: Provided is an information output apparatus. The information output apparatus includes: an expression surface including a plurality of expression holes; a plurality of pins configured to protrude to the expression surface through the expression holes and express a protrusion signal on the expression surface; a plurality of first movement units located at an inner side of the expression surface and configured such that at least a portion of the plurality of first movement units moves in a first direction when an electric signal is applied thereto; and a plurality of second movement units located at the inner side of the expression surface and configured to move in a second direction different from the first direction in cooperation with the motion of the first movement units and drive each of the plurality of pins such that the each of the plurality of pins protrudes to the expression surface through each of the expression holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Publication number: 20220236802
    Abstract: Provided is an input feedback-based smart pen including: a main body having a shape that enables manipulation of a user; an input unit connected to the main body and performing an input operation by a manipulation of the user; an input information recognition unit configured to recognize information input by a user through the manipulation of the input unit; and an expression unit including one or more expression members formed in an area of an outer surface of the main body to be detectable by the user to express information corresponding to input information recognized by the input information recognition unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon KIM, Ji Ho KIM, Hyeon Cheol PARK, Hee Su LEE
  • Patent number: 11322003
    Abstract: This application relates to an information output device using a unit block module. Due to the use of the unit block module, apparatus of various sizes may be simply constructed and/or designed, durability and user convenience may be improved, waterproof properties are provided, power consumption is minimized, and an operation error of a driving module may be minimized. And, when a pin is driven down, the pin may be driven down more easily by the attraction of a magnetic material and a magnetic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Dot Incorporation
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 11263935
    Abstract: Provided are an electronic display device and an information display method of same, the electronic display device enabling recognition by means of a tactile sensation or three-dimensional visual recognition with respect to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 10996916
    Abstract: Provided is a data output method including: receiving unit-time or unit-size auditory data which are generated around a user and detected via a first apparatus; removing noises from the auditory data; extracting a frequency component included in the auditory data from which the noises have been removed; measuring at least one frequency of the auditory data on the basis of the frequency component; searching a database on the basis of the at least one frequency to find reference data oscillating at the at least one frequency; generating first output data providing semantic data included in the reference data; and generating and providing an output control signal for transmitting the first output data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 10971041
    Abstract: Provided are an electronic display device and an information display method of same, the electronic display device enabling recognition by means of a tactile sensation or three-dimensional visual recognition with respect to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 10679532
    Abstract: Provided are an electronic display device and an information display method of same, the electronic display device enabling recognition by means of a tactile sensation or three-dimensional visual recognition with respect to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 10649714
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a data output method may include: receiving unit-time or unit-size auditory data which are generated around a user and detected via a first apparatus; removing noises from the auditory data; extracting a frequency component included in the auditory data from which the noises have been removed; measuring at least one frequency of the auditory data on the basis of the frequency component; searching a database on the basis of the at least one frequency to fine reference data oscillating at the at least one frequency; generating first output data providing semantic data included in the reference data; and generating and providing an output control signal for transmitting the first output data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park
  • Patent number: 10217389
    Abstract: Provided are an electronic display device and an information display method of same, the electronic display device enabling recognition by means of a tactile sensation or three-dimensional visual recognition with respect to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: DOT INCORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Yoon Kim, Ji Ho Kim, Hyeon Cheol Park