Patents Assigned to Korea University of Technology and Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
  • Patent number: 11974955
    Abstract: A frame module includes a frame configured to enclose a portion of a user, and at least one reinforcement belt of which both end portions are connected to both sides of the frame, thereby restricting a splaying level of the frame in a predetermined direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Korea University of Technology and Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Minhyung Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi, Yong-Jae Kim
  • Publication number: 20240100225
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an artificial skin structure applied with a haptic technology, in which a polymer layer made of a PVC gel material is interposed between electrodes made of a hydrogel material to accurately recognize a pressing form, a pressing direction, and a pressing degree of external force based on a capacitance change value or resistance change value to the external force applied to the electrode made of a hydrogel material, and particularly, a material having excellent elasticity is applied to an electrode and a polymer layer itself to accurately recognize and utilize various motions, such as stroking, pinching, and twisting motions, instead of a simple pressing motion, and an artificial skin structure manufactured by the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Korea University Of Technology And Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Sang-Youn KIM, Seok-Han LEE
  • Publication number: 20240095427
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus of synthetic data generation for training an artificial intelligence model. The method includes: reading a target environmental model simulating a target environment to generate synthetic data among a plurality of environmental models simulating a plurality of actual environments, respectively; extracting an environmental feature which influences generation of data in the target environment; configuring a synthetic data generation function of a synthetic data generation simulator for the target environmental model so that the synthetic data reflects the environmental feature; and generating the synthetic data by using the synthetic data generation simulator for the target environmental model, and has an effect of being capable of generating high-quality learning synthetic data which may be used for training an artificial intelligence model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Korea University of Technology and Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Won-Tae Kim, Hanjin Kim, Youngjin Kim
  • Patent number: 11897122
    Abstract: Disclosed is a robot hand comprising a base, a first bracket provided on an upper portion of the base, a second bracket provided on an upper portion of the base and configured such that the other side of the second bracket is rotatable in a horizontal direction about one side of the second bracket, a plurality of finger modules coupled to upper portions of the first and second brackets, respectively, and configured to tilt in order to grip an object, finger drive units installed on the first and second brackets and configured to transmit driving power to the finger modules and a rotation drive unit installed at one side of the second bracket and configured to transmit driving power so that the other side of the second bracket is rotatable in the horizontal direction about one side of the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignees: NAVER LABS CORPORATION, KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yong Jae Kim, Jong In Kim, Jun Suk Yoon
  • Patent number: 11874856
    Abstract: A data classification method and a device thereof for hierarchical multi-label classification are proposed. The data classification device includes an encoder configured to vectorize data, a decoder configured to receive the vectorized data from the encoder, and classification data stored in the decoder, wherein the decoder starts classification of the vectorized data on the basis of a first node in the classification data, allocates a plurality of nodes included in the classification data to the vectorized data, and forms partial layers based on the allocated nodes with respect to the vectorized data, and when terminal nodes or temporary nodes are allocated among the nodes, the decoder ends the allocation to the partial layers to which the terminal nodes or the temporary nodes are allocated and allocates final partial layers formed on the basis of the partial layers to the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Heung-Seon Oh, Sang Hun Im, Seong-Ung Jo
  • Patent number: 11848446
    Abstract: Disclosed is a negative electrode current collector for an anode-free lithium metal battery. The negative electrode current collector includes a PdTe2 layer and an intermediate layer to inhibit the growth of lithium dendrite, resulting in significant improves in lifespan and performance of the lithium metal battery. The negative electrode current collector further includes an ion conductive layer to improve the performance of the lithium metal battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Suk Jun Kim, Jun Ho Lee
  • Publication number: 20230401734
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for estimating a depth of an image. The method may include acquiring a first depth image based on left and right images collected from a stereo camera, estimating a second depth image based on any one of the left and right images, generating a depth estimation model based on first depth values within a depth range recognizable by the stereo camera in the first depth image and on second depth values of the second depth image matching the first depth values, and inputting third depth values of a range intended to be estimated in the second depth image to the depth estimation model, thereby estimating fourth depth values of the first depth image matching the third depth values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicants: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Beom-Su SEO, Byung-Jae PARK
  • Patent number: 11786811
    Abstract: Proposed is a visual and tactile AR medium based on augmented reality for providing a user with visual and tactile information matched with the augmented reality when the user experiences the augmented reality through the AR medium capable of being connected to a part of a body of the user, the AR medium including: a tactile augmentation member configured to enable the part of the body of the user to feel the augmented reality in a tactile manner; a visual augmentation member configured to overlay a graphic on the AR medium, and being capable of performing visual change; and a control member configured to perform transmission and reception with the AR medium, wherein the control member is configured to control output of the tactile augmentation member or the visual augmentation member, corresponding to input from the user or the AR medium or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sang Youn Kim, Yong Hae Heo
  • Patent number: 11738263
    Abstract: Proposed is a visual and tactile AR medium based on augmented reality for providing a user with visual and tactile information matched with the augmented reality when the user experiences the augmented reality through the AR medium capable of being connected to a part of a body of the user, the AR medium including: a tactile augmentation member configured to enable the part of the body of the user to feel the augmented reality in a tactile manner; a visual augmentation member configured to overlay a graphic on the AR medium, and being capable of performing visual change; and a control member configured to perform transmission and reception with the AR medium, wherein the control member is configured to control output of the tactile augmentation member or the visual augmentation member, corresponding to input from the user or the AR medium or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sang Youn Kim, Yong Hae Heo
  • Patent number: 11714484
    Abstract: Disclosed is an interaction system between a controller and a VR application. The interaction system includes a controller including a first actuator configured to move a mass and a first processor configured to control an operation of the first actuator; and a content execution device configured to execute an application according to a control signal received from the controller and generate a feedback signal to transmit the generated feedback signal to a controller when a virtual object change event occurs during the application execution, wherein the first processor of the controller controls the first actuator when the feedback signal is received to move the mass and move a center of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Tae Hoon Kim, Seong Won Jeong, Hyun U Ko, Seong Ho Kim, Sang Youn Kim
  • Publication number: 20230226517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a leakage-preventing high performance desiccant composition and a preparation method therefor, wherein a solid desiccant composition includes calcium chloride (CaCl2), magnesium chloride (MgCl2), and metal oxide, wherein the metal oxide may be calcium oxide (CaO), and a gel desiccant composition includes metal chloride and an absorbent polymer, wherein the metal chloride may be calcium chloride (CaCl2) and magnesium chloride (MgCl2), and the absorbent polymer may be CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Byeong Uk NAM, Jin Woo BAE, Jong In LEE
  • Publication number: 20230211772
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling motion of a vehicle to improve turning motion performance are provided. The processor determines a riding position of a user, receives information about a steering angle of the vehicle, and outputs a vehicle control signal with regard to turning motion performance according to at least one of a phase difference between a yaw rate and lateral acceleration or a lateral slip angle with respect to the riding position, based on the received steering angle. A controller controls the vehicle in accordance with the vehicle control signal. The apparatus provides a passenger of the vehicle with optimal turning motion performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Korea University Of Technology And Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Jee Yoon SUH, Seung Han You, Wan Ki Cho, Han Byeol Gil, Chang Jun Jeon
  • Publication number: 20230195756
    Abstract: A data classification method and a device thereof for hierarchical multi-label classification are proposed. The data classification device includes an encoder configured to vectorize data, a decoder configured to receive the vectorized data from the encoder, and classification data stored in the decoder, wherein the decoder starts classification of the vectorized data on the basis of a first node in the classification data, allocates a plurality of nodes included in the classification data to the vectorized data, and forms partial layers based on the allocated nodes with respect to the vectorized data, and when terminal nodes or temporary nodes are allocated among the nodes, the decoder ends the allocation to the partial layers to which the terminal nodes or the temporary nodes are allocated and allocates final partial layers formed on the basis of the partial layers to the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Heung-Seon OH, Sang Hun IM, Seong-Ung JO
  • Publication number: 20230192068
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling the motion of a vehicle to improve riding comfort, and a method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a processor may determine a boarding location for a user and may determine a vehicle control signal in consideration of riding comfort according to acceleration or jerk based on the boarding location. A controller may control the vehicle depending on the vehicle control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Kia Corporation, Korea University Of Technology And Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Jee Yoon SUH, Seung Han YOU, Wan Ki CHO, Han Byeol GIL, Chang Jun JEON
  • Publication number: 20230171541
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for automatic detection of music listening reactions, comprising a wearable sensor and a mobile device. The wearable sensor is worn on the listener's ear. The mobile device receives an inertial signal and a sound signal of the listener from the wearable sensor. The mobile device determines a vocal reaction of the listener based on the inertial signal, the sound signal and music information of the music being played and a motion reaction of the listener based on the inertial signal and the music information. Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION, INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Seungwoo Kang, Euihyeok Lee, Chulhong Min
  • Patent number: 11660764
    Abstract: A robot joint device including first and second plates positioned in parallel, links each having a first end connected to the first plate and a second end connected to the second plate, connecting members configured to connect the two first and second ends of each of the links and the first and second plates, respectively, so that angles and rotations of the links are adjustable relative to the first and second plates, a rotary shaft having two ends penetrating the first and second plates and rotatably installed, a gear reduction unit installed in the first plate and connected to the first end of the rotary shaft, and a pulley connected to the second end of the rotary shaft and configured to transmit driving power to the rotary shaft may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignees: NAVER Corporation, KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yong Jae Kim, Jong In Kim, Jun Suk Yoon
  • Patent number: 11627810
    Abstract: A wearable chair may include a foot frame configured to support a foot of a user; a shank link configured to rotatably connect to the foot frame; a connecting link provided in front of the shank link and configured to rotatably connect to the foot frame; a knee link configured to rotatably connect to each of the shank link and the connecting link; and a thigh link configured to extend from the knee link. The foot frame, the shank link, the connecting link, and the knee link constitute a four-bar linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Yong Jae Kim, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi
  • Publication number: 20230041922
    Abstract: Disclosed is an interaction system between a controller and a VR application. The interaction system includes a controller including a first actuator configured to move a mass and a first processor configured to control an operation of the first actuator; and a content execution device configured to execute an application according to a control signal received from the controller and generate a feedback signal to transmit the generated feedback signal to a controller when a virtual object change event occurs during the application execution, wherein the first processor of the controller controls the first actuator when the feedback signal is received to move the mass and move a center of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Tae Hoon KIM, Seong Won JEONG, Hyun U KO, Seong Ho KIM, Sang Youn KIM
  • Publication number: 20230026612
    Abstract: An electro-responsive gel lens having automatic multifocal and image stabilization functions according to the present invention comprises: a first electrode and a second electrode formed on a substrate and having different polarities; and a transmissive part which is formed of an electroactive polymer, and the shape of which is deformed when a voltage is applied to the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is formed in the plural, and a voltage is individually applied so as to change the shape of the transmissive part in three dimensions, such that the location of the focal point of light passing through the transmissive part is changed in three dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Jin Woo BAE
  • Publication number: 20230022140
    Abstract: Disclosed is a negative electrode current collector for an anode-free lithium metal battery. The negative electrode current collector includes a PdTe2 layer and an intermediate layer to inhibit the growth of lithium dendrite, resulting in significant improves in lifespan and performance of the lithium metal battery. The negative electrode current collector further includes an ion conductive layer to improve the performance of the lithium metal battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Suk Jun Kim, Jun Ho Lee