Patents Assigned to FUTUREPLAY INC.
  • Patent number: 10276023
    Abstract: Disclosed is a notification output method of a mobile device, including recognizing an occurrence of a notification event, identifying at least one wearable device communication-connected to the mobile device and capable of outputting a notification, checking a battery state of the mobile device and a battery state of the at least one wearable device, and outputting a notification using at least one of the mobile device and the at least one wearable device based on the battery states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: FUTUREPLAY INC.
    Inventor: Sungjae Hwang
  • Patent number: 10263989
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for matching multiple devices, and a device and a server system for enabling the matching thereof. A matching method includes receiving first characteristic information on a biological state of a user from a first device, receiving second characteristic information associated with or generated according to the biological state of the user from a second device, and matching the first device with the second device on the basis of the first characteristic information and the second characteristic information. The user is granted a permission for the first device when the first device authenticates the user on the basis of identification information of the user, and the user is granted the same or equivalent permission for the second device when the first device is matched with the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: FUTUREPLAY INC.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hwang
  • Publication number: 20190079657
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for dynamically providing a control interface in a control device of a user, comprising the steps of: deriving information on a posture change of the user, on the basis of a motion data of the control device, wherein the motion data is recorded over time by means of a sensor included in the control device; and dynamically organizing and providing the control interface in the control device, on the basis of the derived information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: FUTUREPLAY INC.
    Inventors: Sungjae HWANG, Jaeyeon KIHM
  • Patent number: 10175767
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method for providing a user interface. The method includes when an input event occurs, acquiring information on postures or motions of a first device and a second device associated with the input event in a preset time interval including the time of occurrence of the input event, and determining a command to be carried out in response to the input event with reference to a relative relationship between the posture or motion of the first device and that of the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: FUTUREPLAY INC.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hwang
  • Patent number: 10148118
    Abstract: The embodiments herein achieve a system including a first mobile device; a second mobile device; a garment device; and a control unit. The garment device includes a first connection unit formed in a first area corresponding to a position on which the first mobile device is worn, a second connection unit formed at a position on which the second mobile device is worn, and a fabric cable electrically connected with the first connection unit and the second connection unit. Further, the control unit is configured to control one of a charging of the second mobile device from the first mobile device, and a charging of the first mobile device from the second mobile device based on a charging direction, wherein the charging direction is determined based on a battery information of one of the first mobile device and the second mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Futureplay, Inc.
    Inventors: Sungjae Hwang, Jongho Kim
  • Publication number: 20180068548
    Abstract: Disclosed is a notification output method of a mobile device, including recognizing an occurrence of a notification event, identifying at least one wearable device communication-connected to the mobile device and capable of outputting a notification, checking a battery state of the mobile device and a battery state of the at least one wearable device, and outputting a notification using at least one of the mobile device and the at least one wearable device based on the battery states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: FUTUREPLAY INC.
    Inventor: Sungjae HWANG
  • Publication number: 20180018021
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a user interface. The method comprises acquiring information on a position where at least one of a first device and a second device contacts a body of a user, and upon the occurrence of a triggering event that causes haptic feedback in at least one of the first device and the second device, controlling properties of haptic feedback provided in at least one of the first device and the second device, with reference to the acquired information on the body contact position, information on a display state associated with the triggering event, and information on contents or functions associated with the triggering event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: FuturePlay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hwang
  • Patent number: 9859747
    Abstract: The embodiments herein achieve a system including a first mobile device; a second mobile device; a garment device; and a control unit. The garment device includes a first connection unit formed in a first area corresponding to a position on which the first mobile device is worn, a second connection unit formed at a position on which the second mobile device is worn, and a fabric cable electrically connected with the first connection unit and the second connection unit. Further, the control unit is configured to control one of a charging of the second mobile device from the first mobile device, and a charging of the first mobile device from the second mobile device based on a charging direction, wherein the charging direction is determined based on a battery information of one of the first mobile device and the second mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Futureplay, Inc.
    Inventors: Sungjae Hwang, Jongho Kim
  • Publication number: 20170353986
    Abstract: A method for matching a plurality of devices includes determining, from a perspective of a first device, characteristic information on a motion of the first device, determining, from a perspective of a second device, second characteristic information distinct from the first characteristic information and related to the motion of the first device, and matching the first device and the second device based on the first characteristic information and the second characteristic information. The second characteristic information includes information on at least one of the motion of the first device captured by the second device, an input made to the second device associated with the motion of the first device, an operation performed on the second device associated with the motion of the first device, and a location change of the first device caused by the motion of the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: FuturePlay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae HWANG
  • Patent number: 9753539
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a user interface. The method comprises acquiring information on a position where at least one of a first device and a second device contacts a body of a user, and upon the occurrence of a triggering event that causes haptic feedback in at least one of the first device and the second device, controlling properties of haptic feedback provided in at least one of the first device and the second device, with reference to the acquired information on the body contact position, information on a display state associated with the triggering event, and information on contents or functions associated with the triggering event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Futureplay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hwang
  • Patent number: 9696815
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a user interface, comprising the steps of: (a) acquiring information on postures or motions of a first device and a second device, and sensing an input event specified on the basis of a relative relationship between the posture or motion of the first device and that of the second device; and (b) in response to the occurrence of the input event, causing at least some of contents and functions provided on the first device to be provided on the second device, or causing at least some of contents and functions provided on the second device to be provided on the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Futureplay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hwang
  • Publication number: 20170164293
    Abstract: A method for controlling a sensor by a mobile device, the method comprising: executing an application performing a task; obtaining first sensor data using a first sensor to perform the task; receiving second sensor data obtained using a second sensor of at least one communicably connected external device; comparing the first sensor data with the second sensor data; and when the first sensor data is replaceable with the second sensor data, controlling an operation of the first sensor and the second sensor according to a battery state of the mobile device and the external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: FUTUREPLAY INC.
    Inventor: Sungjae HWANG
  • Publication number: 20170150541
    Abstract: A method for matching a plurality of devices includes determining, from a perspective of a first device, characteristic information on a motion of the first device, determining, from a perspective of a second device, second characteristic information distinct from the first characteristic information and related to the motion of the first device, and matching the first device and the second device based on the first characteristic information and the second characteristic information. The second characteristic information includes information on at least one of the motion of the first device captured by the second device, an input made to the second device associated with the motion of the first device, an operation performed on the second device associated with the motion of the first device, and a location change of the first device caused by the motion of the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: FuturePlay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae HWANG
  • Patent number: 9599492
    Abstract: A method for controlling a sensor by a mobile device, the method comprising: executing an application performing a task; obtaining first sensor data using a first sensor to perform the task; receiving second sensor data obtained using a second sensor of at least one communicably connected external device; comparing the first sensor data with the second sensor data; and when the first sensor data is replaceable with the second sensor data, controlling an operation of the first sensor and the second sensor according to a battery state of the mobile device and the external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: FUTUREPLAY INC.
    Inventor: Sungjae Hwang
  • Publication number: 20170078295
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for matching multiple devices, and a device and a server system for enabling the matching thereof. A matching method includes receiving first characteristic information on a biological state of a user from a first device, receiving second characteristic information associated with or generated according to the biological state of the user from a second device, and matching the first device with the second device on the basis of the first characteristic information and the second characteristic information. The user is granted a permission for the first device when the first device authenticates the user on the basis of identification information of the user, and the user is granted the same or equivalent permission for the second device when the first device is matched with the second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: FuturePlay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae HWANG
  • Patent number: 9578670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for matching multiple devices, and a device and a server system for enabling the matching thereof. According to one aspect of the invention, provided is a matching method comprising: determining, from a perspective of a first device, characteristic information on a motion of the first device; determining, from a perspective of a second device, characteristic information on at least one of the motion of the first device, an input to the second device according to the motion of the first device, an operation on the second device according to the motion of the first device, and a location change of the first device caused by the motion of the first device; and matching the first device and the second device based on the characteristic information determined from the perspective of the first device and the characteristic information determined from the perspective of the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: FuturePlay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hwang
  • Publication number: 20170038849
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method for providing a user interface. The method includes when an input event occurs, acquiring information on postures or motions of a first device and a second device associated with the input event in a preset time interval including the time of occurrence of the input event, and determining a command to be carried out in response to the input event with reference to a relative relationship between the posture or motion of the first device and that of the second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: FuturePlay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hwang
  • Patent number: 9521202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for matching multiple devices, and a device and a server system for enabling the matching thereof. According to one aspect of the invention, provided is a matching method comprising the steps of: determining, from a perspective of a first device, characteristic information on a biological state of a user, and independently determining, from a perspective of a second device, characteristic information associated with or generated according to the biological state of the user; and matching the first device and the second device on the basis of the characteristic information determined from the perspective of the first device and the characteristic information determined from the perspective of the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: FuturePlay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hwang
  • Publication number: 20160282951
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method comprising the steps of: acquiring first information on an action performed or a form made by a user and second information on the user's fingernails or toenails, wherein the second information is visual information; and determining the user's input by determining a first element of the user's input on the basis of the first information and determining a second element of the input on the basis of the second information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: FuturePlay Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Jae HWANG
  • Publication number: 20160269999
    Abstract: A method for controlling a sensor by a mobile device, the method comprising: executing an application performing a task; obtaining first sensor data using a first sensor to perform the task; receiving second sensor data obtained using a second sensor of at least one communicably connected external device; comparing the first sensor data with the second sensor data; and when the first sensor data is replaceable with the second sensor data, controlling an operation of the first sensor and the second sensor according to a battery state of the mobile device and the external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: FUTUREPLAY INC.
    Inventor: Sungjae HWANG