Patents Assigned to Electronics, Inc.
  • Technologies for controlling AC-to-DC converters
    Patent number: 11664722
    Abstract: Technologies for controlling AC-to-DC converters are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a controller of an AC-to-DC converter measures two voltage levels of a split voltage bus of a power factor correction (PFC) circuit. The controller controls current drawn from the positive and negative terminals of the PFC circuit by a DC-to-DC converter. By controlling the current drawn from the two terminals, the controller can control the voltages on the terminals to be equal (but opposite).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: ABB Power Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Sanbao Zheng
  • Method for transmitting and receiving downlink data in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 11664853
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method for transmitting and receiving downlink data in a wireless communication system, and an apparatus therefor. Specifically, a method for receiving downlink data from multiple cells in a wireless communication system may comprise a step for receiving downlink data on a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH), wherein the PDSCH includes a first resource block group and a second resource block group, downlink data transmitted from a first cell is mapped to the first resource block group, downlink data transmitted from a second cell is mapped to the second resource block group, and a quasi-co-location (QCL) assumption is independently applied in order to decode the first resource block group and the second resource block group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonghyun Park, Hanbyul Seo
  • Clothes treatment apparatus
    Patent number: 11661700
    Abstract: A clothes treatment apparatus comprises: a cabinet forming a treatment space for storing clothes; a filter module having a filter portion for filtering out dust from air; an air flow path having a plurality of preset flow paths for directing air to be discharged into the treatment space; a fan for moving the air in the air flow path; a single valve disposed on the air flow path, that changes the air flow path by rotating around a predetermined rotational axis; a valve actuating module for rotating the valve; and a control part for controlling the angle of rotation of the valve to select one of the plurality of flow paths. The plurality of flow paths comprise: at least one bypass flow path for directing the air to bypass the filter portion; and at least one filtering flow path for directing the air to pass through the filter portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hyungha Kang, Jaehyung Kim, Semin Jang, Joosik Jung
  • Artificial intelligence apparatus and method for updating artificial intelligence model
    Patent number: 11663516
    Abstract: Disclosed herein an artificial intelligence apparatus for updating an artificial intelligence model including a memory configured to store an artificial intelligence model and training data for the artificial intelligence model and a processor configured to receive sensor data, calculate a confidence level of the received sensor data for the stored artificial intelligence model, label the received sensor data if the calculated confidence level is less than a reference value, store the labeled received sensor data in the memory as the training data or test data, and update the stored artificial intelligence model using the stored training data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jaehong Kim, Taeho Lee, Hangil Jeong, Jongwoo Han
  • Method and apparatus for receiving audio data by using Bluetooth technology
    Patent number: 11665214
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of receiving audio data using Bluetooth Low Energy technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hyeonjae Lee, Minsoo Lee, Jinkwon Lim
  • Systems and methods for automatically assigning voice communication channels
    Patent number: 11665713
    Abstract: Systems and methods for assigning voice communication channels used by a crew of employees using communication devices are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: electronically store information, wherein the information represents associations of individual voice communication channels with one or more communication groups; receive user input that identifies employees, automatically determine sets of communication channel assignments per communication device, between communication channels and subsets of communication groups; configure communication devices according to the determined assignments; and facilitate packet-based communication, using the communication channels, between the communication devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: H.M. Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: David O'Gwynn, Rick Evan Schwartz
  • Apparatuses and methods for transmitting or receiving a broadcast content via one or more networks
    Patent number: 11665385
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for supporting hybrid broadcasting in a digital broadcasting system. The present invention provides an apparatus for receiving a broadcast content via one or more networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jangwon Lee, Sejin Oh, Kyoungsoo Moon, Woosuk Ko, Sungryong Hong
  • Image encoding/decoding method and device for signaling chroma component prediction information according to whether palette mode is applicable, and method for transmitting bitstream
    Patent number: 11659172
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method performed by an image decoding apparatus may comprise determining a current block by splitting an image, identifying whether a palette mode is applied for the current block based on a palette mode flag obtained from a bitstream, obtaining palette mode encoding information of the current block from the bitstream based on a tree type of the current block and whether the palette mode is applied for the current block, and obtaining chroma component prediction information of the current block from the bitstream based on the palette mode being not applied for the current block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Hyeong Moon Jang
  • Method for transmitting and receiving phase tracking reference signal in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 11658785
    Abstract: A method for receiving a PTRS by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system may comprise the steps of: receiving first information for configuring one or more bandwidth parts (BWPs); receiving second information including threshold value information relating to a frequency density of a PTRS; receiving downlink control information (DCI), wherein the DCI includes a first field indicating an activated BWP among the one or more BWPs configured on the basis of the first information, and a second field related to a transmission configuration indication (TCI) state; and receiving the PTRS in the activated BWP, wherein the frequency density of the PTRS is determined by the number of resource blocks associated with each TCI state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kyuseok Kim, Hyungtae Kim, Jiwon Kang
  • Method for transmitting physical uplink shared channel of terminal in unlicensed band and device using same method
    Patent number: 11658789
    Abstract: Provided are a method for transmitting a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) of a terminal in an unlicensed band and a device using the same method. The method comprises: receiving first information indicating a symbol index and second information indicating a length; and transmitting, in at least one slot capable of transmitting the PUSCH, the PUSCH by using a time resource determined on the basis of the first information and the second information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sechang Myung, Seonwook Kim, Changhwan Park, Suckchel Yang
  • Codeset communication format and related methods and structures
    Patent number: 11657703
    Abstract: A codeset is described in a Public Codeset Communication Format (PCCF) as a format block including a plurality of fields having readily decipherable values, such as ASCII character values. One field is a mark/space information field that includes a sequence of mark time indicators and space time indicators for an operational signal of the codeset. A second field is a signal characteristic information field for the operational signal. Signal characteristic information may include carrier on/off information, repeat frame information, toggle control information, and last frame information. The PCCF is a codeset interchange format of general applicability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: George Vergis
  • Wireless power transmission apparatus and method of operating the same
    Patent number: 11658515
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission apparatus includes: a transmission coil configured to transmit power to a wireless power reception apparatus, an inverter that includes a plurality of switching elements and that is configured to output a current of a predetermined frequency to the transmission coil through an operation of the plurality of switching elements, and a controller. The controller can be configured to calculate an output level of power transmitted through the transmission coil, determine a load state of the wireless power reception apparatus based on a target level of power transmitted through the transmission coil and the calculated output level, and control the inverter based on the determined load state of the wireless power reception apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hyunwook Moon, Euisung Kim, Jaewoo Lee
  • Artificial intelligence cleaning robot and method thereof
    Patent number: 11654554
    Abstract: Provided are an artificial intelligence cleaning robot which establishes a cleaning plan in consideration of a previous cleaning history, and a method thereof. A method of operating a cleaning robot comprises dividing a cleaning area into a plurality of areas, storing a history of previous cleaning performed by the cleaning robot in a memory, establishing a cleaning plan based on the previous cleaning history stored in the memory and controlling the cleaning to be performed according to the established cleaning plan. Accordingly, it is possible to establish a cleaning plan with the reflection of a previous cleaning history, so that the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning robot can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonghoon Chae, Kyuho Lee
  • Refrigerator
    Patent number: 11656024
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage chamber, a drawer door comprising a drawer part defining a storage space and a door part, an elevation device for elevating the storage space, a driving device, and a wiring guider between a top surface of the storage chamber and a bottom surface of the drawer door, the wiring guider guiding a wiring that provides an electrical connection between the cabinet and the driving device. The wiring guider includes a rotation connection member that rotatably couples a first end of the wiring guide to the cabinet, a guide head that fixedly couples a second end of the wiring guide to the door part, and a flexible portion that connects the rotation connection member to the guide head. The wiring between the cabinet and the driving device sequentially passes through the rotation connection member, the flexible portion, and the guide head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Seonwoo Choi
  • System and method for flexible configuration of a controlling device
    Patent number: 11656743
    Abstract: A system and method whereby an user interface editing device is used to create a user interface for a controlling device, the created user interface including user interface elements that are associated with functional operations of a virtual equivalent of an appliance. After the created user interface is transferred to the controlling device, the virtual equivalent of an appliance is caused to be linked to an intended target appliance whereupon activation of those user interface elements of the graphical user interface that were associated with functional operations of the virtual equivalent of an appliance will cause the controlling device to transmit commands to control corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Arsham Hatambeiki, Christopher A. Chambers, Han-Sheng Yuh, Steven Clegg
  • Method of coding transform coefficient based on high frequency zeroing and apparatus thereof
    Patent number: 11659205
    Abstract: An image decoding method performed by a decoding apparatus according to the present disclosure includes receiving a bitstream including residual information; deriving quantized transform coefficients for a current block based on the residual information included in the bitstream; deriving residual samples for the current block based on the quantized transform coefficients; and generating a reconstructed picture based on the residual samples for the current block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jungah Choi, Sunmi Yoo, Jin Heo, Ling Li, Jangwon Choi, Seunghwan Kim
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ONE OR MORE ROLLER SHADES
    Publication number: 20230151690
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and modes for controlling one or more roller shades in order to substantially synchronize and uniformly align a plurality of roller shades. Each shade comprises a roller tube, a shade material connected to the roller tube, a motor adapted to rotate the roller tube, and a controller. The controller is adapted to: drive the motor between a first limit position and a second limit position of the shade material at a first rotational speed; determine a run time it took the motor to move the shade material between the first limit position and the second limit position; using at least the determined run time, determine a second rotational speed for the controller to drive the motor between the first limit position and the second limit position within a predetermined run time; and set the motor to operate according to the second rotational speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor M. Menendez, Benjamin M. Slivka
  • Antenna rotator
    Patent number: 11652268
    Abstract: An antenna rotator includes a housing having an access port disposed therethrough. Positioned within the housing and proximate to the access port is an interface connector. The interface connector provided by the housing is configured to be removably attached to a module connector provided by a detection module, which may include a sensor for detecting a position of an encoder that is rotated by a motor drive within the housing. As a result, the detection module, which is highly susceptible to electrical damage from lightning, can be conveniently accessed and replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: PDS Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Duffy, Cory Gibson, Christopher R. Cummings
  • Method for decoding image and apparatus using same
    Patent number: 11653012
    Abstract: A method or coding image information, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: binarizing according to different techniques, index values of forward prediction, backward prediction, and bidirectional prediction, depending on whether the bidirectional prediction is applied when inter-predicting a current block; and entropy coding a binarized codeword, wherein whether to apply the bidirectional prediction when inter-predicting the current block can be determined on the basis of the size of the current block. As a result, provided are a method for binarizing an inter-prediction direction of a prediction unit having a specific size, and an apparatus using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jungsun Kim, Joonyoung Park, Chulkeun Kim, Hendry Hendry, Byeongmoon Jeon
  • System and method for simplified setup of a universal remote control
    Patent number: 11651678
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling set up of a controlling device capable of controlling a plurality of appliances, via an interactive instruction set and associated programming. The programming is accessible by a STB or other controllable appliance and is configured to appropriately display interactive instructions and prompts to a user during a user initiated set up procedure for configuration of another controllable device (e.g., DVD, VCR, DVR, etc) available to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Lee Haughawout, Patrick H. Hayes