Patents Assigned to Electronics, Inc.
  • CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20200181827
    Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a tub configured to hold wash water, a drum rotatably supported in the tub and including a shaft disposed perpendicular with the ground, and a sub-drum detachably mounted to the drum and configured to wash laundry independently from the drum. The sub-drum includes a discharging area in which a discharging path is defined to selectively discharge the wash water in the sub-drum by a centrifugal force generated by rotation of the sub-drum. A check valve is included in the discharging area and is configured to selectively open and close the discharging area when acted on by an external force applied by the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the sub-drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jaeyong JEONG, Keunjoo KIM, Aekyung CHAE
  • Induction heat cooking apparatus
    Patent number: 10681780
    Abstract: An electronic induction heat cooking apparatus includes a rectifier for rectifying an input voltage and outputting a direct current (DC) voltage; a plurality of switching elements for switching the DC voltage output through the rectifier; a plurality of heating coils for heating a cooking utensil by controlling the plurality of switching elements; a controller for controlling the plurality of switching elements according to a plurality of operation modes; and a supporting member in which at least one of the plurality of heating coils is mounted. The supporting member includes a coil insertion part, into which the heating coils are inserted, and the magnetic member is inserted into the supporting member to directly face the heating coils at the lower side of the heating coils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dooyong Oh, Hyunwook Moon, Seungbok Ok, Byeongwook Park
  • Three dimensional printing method and three dimensional printing apparatus
    Patent number: 10678215
    Abstract: A three dimensional printing method and a three dimensional printing apparatus are provided. Layer information of a three dimensional object is obtained, wherein the three dimensional object includes at least one layer object and the layer information includes a plurality of coordinate point locations of the at least one layer object. A geometry parameter is calculated according to the coordinate point locations, and whether the layer object includes at least one small-area object is determined according to the geometry parameter. If the layer object includes the at least one small-area object, a feed-material output amount associated with the small-area object is reduced. A printing module is controlled to print the small-area object according to the reduced feed-material output amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignees: XYZprinting, Inc., Kinpo Electronics, Inc., Cal-Comp Electronics & Communications Company Limited
    Inventors: Yu-Chuan Chang, Hsin-Ta Hsieh
  • Method and apparatus for transmitting/receiving wireless signal in wireless communication system
    Patent number: 10680761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication system and, more particularly, to a method and an apparatus therefor, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a minimum storing area per data in a HARQ buffer on the basis of a TTI length; storing data for transmission of a wireless signal in the HARQ buffer on the basis of the minimum storing area per data; and transmitting the data in the HARQ buffer during a first TTI, wherein, when the data is retransmitted data, the minimum storing area per data is based on the length of a second TTI used for initial transmission of the data, and the length of the second TTI is different from the length of the first TTI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Suckchel Yang, Byounghoon Kim, Kijun Kim, Joonkui Ahn, Changhwan Park, Seonwook Kim
  • Refrigerator
    Patent number: 10677518
    Abstract: A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a cabinet; a door; a shelf supporting arm; a shelf assembly; and a withdrawing mechanism for allowing a shelf to be withdrawn forward when the door is pivoted, wherein the withdrawing mechanism includes a sliding member, a link member, and a connector for selectively connecting the slide member and the shelf. The connector includes: a connecting unit selectively inserted into a receiving groove formed in the sliding member and having a first inclined face formed on one side thereof; and an actuation unit having a second inclined face formed on one end thereof to contact the first inclined face, wherein when the actuation unit moves toward the rear side of the cabinet, the second inclined face moves along the first inclined face so that the connecting unit moves to be separated from the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hyokku Kwon, Seonil Yu
  • Solar cell and method for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 10680122
    Abstract: A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a substrate, an emitter layer at a front surface of the substrate, a first anti-reflection layer on the emitter layer, a back surface field layer at a back surface of the substrate, and a second anti-reflection layer on the back surface field layer. The first anti-reflection layer and the second anti-reflection layer overlap may each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Philwon Yoon, Changseo Park, Yoonsil Jin, Jinsung Kim, Goohwan Shim, Youngho Choe, Jaewon Chang
  • Method and device for communicating device-to-device
    Patent number: 10681680
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication system, and more specifically, to a method and a device for communicating device-to-device. The method for a first device to transmit a signal to a second device according to one embodiment of the present invention enables the first device to request to a base station a resource allocation for transmitting the signal to the second device, receive from the base station scheduling information for transmitting the signal to the second device, and the signal can be transmitted from the first device to the second device on the basis of the scheduling information, wherein the scheduling information includes information on an uplink resource for transmitting the signal from the first device to the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hanbyul Seo, Daewon Lee, Byounghoon Kim
  • Vacuum glazing and method for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 10676981
    Abstract: A vacuum glazing includes a vacuum layer formed between a first glazing and a second glazing, a spacer provided in the vacuum layer, a frame provided at edge portions of the first and second glazings, and a sealant interposed between the frame and surfaces of the first and second glazings to perform sealing of the vacuum layer. The insulating performance of the vacuum glazing is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eunsoo Yang, Soyoon Kim
  • Method for transmitting and receiving system information in wireless communication system supporting TDD narrowband and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 10680789
    Abstract: This specification provides a method of receiving system information in a wireless communication system supporting a TDD narrowband. More specifically, the method performed by a user equipment includes receiving, from a base station, first system information on an anchor carrier, the first system information includes first information indicating whether a carrier used for second system information is an anchor carrier or a non-anchor carrier and second information on a location of the non-anchor carrier used for the second system information, and receiving, from the base station, the second system information on the non-anchor carrier based on the first system information. Accordingly, an SIB1-NB is transmitted and received even on a non-anchor carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Changhwan Park, Seokmin Shin, Seunggye Hwang, Joonkui Ahn, Suckchel Yang
  • Front video camera module of vehicle
    Patent number: 10676039
    Abstract: A front video camera module for a vehicle includes a lens module having a lens that is configured to image a forward view of the vehicle, an image sensor that is configured to process the image received through the lens, and a lens case to which the lens and the image sensor are coupled. The front video camera module also includes a holder assembly that supports the lens module, the holder assembly being configured to attach to a front windshield of the vehicle via a windshield bracket, and a camera rotation assembly that is configured to rotate the lens module according to a sensed driving condition of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jaeheon Oh
  • Method for transmitting D2D signal and terminal therefor
    Patent number: 10681661
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for transmitting a synchronization signal. The method for transmitting a synchronization signal according to the present application may comprise the step of transmitting a synchronization signal according to a first action or a second action previously configured on the basis of a command from a base station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seungmin Lee, Hanbyul Seo, Hyukjin Chae
  • Evaporator and refrigerator having the same
    Patent number: 10677507
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an evaporator, including an evaporator case formed in a box shape with both sides open in a manner of bending two case sheets coupled to each other, a cooling tube left as an empty space between the two case sheets to form a cooling passage for a flow of refrigerant, a heating tube left as an empty space between the two case sheets in a non-overlapping manner with the cooling tube, and a heating wire heater inserted into the heating tube to surround the evaporator case, and generating heat, in response to power supplied, such that heat for defrosting is transferred to the evaporator case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jeongwoong Kim, Woocheol Kang, Geunhyung Lee, Gwinan Hwang
  • Refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door
    Patent number: 10677511
    Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Minsub Kim, Hongsik Kwon, Dongjeong Kim, Jungjae Lee, Jaehoon Shin
  • Fuel cell systems with in-block reforming
    Patent number: 10680261
    Abstract: A fuel cell system and corresponding methods are provided. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack configured for in-block reforming, as well as a pre-reformer. The fuel cell stack may include a plurality of fuel cells. The fuel cell stack may also include a fuel supply manifold, a fuel exhaust manifold, an oxidant supply manifold, and an oxidant exhaust manifold. The fuel supply manifold may be configured to receive fuel, and to supply the fuel to the fuel cell stack for in-block reforming. The fuel exhaust manifold may be configured to expel fuel exhaust from the fuel cell stack. The oxidant supply manifold may be configured to receive an oxidant and to supply the oxidant to the fuel cell stack for in-block reforming. The oxidant exhaust manifold may be configured to expel oxidant exhaust from the fuel cell stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele Bozzolo, Robert Hay Cunningham, Gary John Saunders
  • Combined wireless earphone and microphone
    Patent number: D886803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seihyun Cho, Minjung Koh, Hyunju Kim, Goeun Lee, Chulbae Lee
  • Combined wireless earphone and microphone
    Patent number: D886804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seihyun Cho, Minjung Koh, Hyunju Kim, Goeun Lee, Chulbae Lee
  • Mobile phone
    Patent number: D886813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jiyoun Cha, Hyoni Kim, Seungbeom Park, Woonlee Park, Hyun Lee, Hanwool Choi
  • Digital signage
    Patent number: D886902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yoonkyeong Lee, Yongho Lee, Jaewon Lim
  • Wearable walking aid apparatus
    Patent number: D887012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jungkyu Son, Kyutae Park, Bohyun Nam, Seonil Yu, Wonjun Lee
  • Wearable walking aid apparatus
    Patent number: D887013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jungkyu Son, Bohyun Nam, Kyutae Park, Seonil Yu, Wonjun Lee