Patents Assigned to LG Electronices Inc.
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Patent number: 12177485Abstract: According to the disclosure of the present document, an escape value may be effectively binarized on the basis of a maximum value of an escape value, which may be inferred by a quantization parameter in a palette mode. Accordingly, in a palette mode, the length of a bin may be adjusted or the number bits may be saved, according to a maximum value of an escape value, whereby coding efficiency may be improved.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Sunmi Yoo, Junghak Nam, Seunghwan Kim, Jie Zhao
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Patent number: 10812795Abstract: A method and a device for processing an intra prediction mode based video are disclosed. More specifically, a method for processing a video based on an intra-prediction mode may include determining a left prediction mode and an upper prediction mode using a prediction mode of a block neighboring a current block, wherein the left prediction mode and the upper prediction mode are determined based on a split structure of the block neighboring the current block; constructing a most probable mode (MPM) candidate list of the current block using the left prediction mode and the upper prediction mode; determining a prediction mode of the current block using a MPM index indicating a specific prediction mode in the MPM candidate list; and generating a prediction block of the current block using the prediction mode of the current block.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Hyeongmoon Jang, Jin Heo
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Patent number: 10721505Abstract: The present invention proposes a method for transmitting a broadcast signal. The method for transmitting a broadcast signal according to the present invention proposes a system which may support a next generation broadcast service, in an environment supporting next generation hybrid broadcast that uses a terrestrial broadcast network and an internet network. Further, the present invention proposes an efficient signaling method which can cover both the terrestrial broadcast network and the internet network, in an environment supporting next generation hybrid broadcast.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Sejin Oh, Woosuk Ko, Sungryong Hong
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Patent number: 10715825Abstract: The present invention relates to the encoding and decoding of image information. According to the present invention, the decoding method comprises the steps of: entropy-decoding received information; performing inter prediction on a current block based on the entropy-decoded information; and restoring images by using the prediction results, wherein, in the inter prediction step, a skip mode or merge mode is applied to the current block and movement information of the current block may be determined based on the movement information of a neighboring block of the current block.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Seungwook Park, Jaehyun Lim, Yongjoon Jeon, Hendry Hendry, Younghee Choi, Jaewon Sung, Jungsun Kim, Byeongmoon Jeon, Joonyoung Park
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Patent number: 10701356Abstract: An image decoding method performed by a decoding apparatus according to the present invention comprises the steps of: generating a reconstruction area for a target area within a current picture; deriving a predetermined plurality of basic filters for the target area; updating at least one basic filter among the plurality of basic filters; receiving weight information for each of the basic filters; determining a merge filter for the target area on the basis of the basic filters and the weight information; and generating a modified reconstruction area by performing filtering on the target area on the basis of the filter coefficient of the determined merge filter. The present invention allows updating with filter information suitable for improving the visual quality of the target area and can thereby improve the accuracy of filtering and overall coding efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Junghak Nam, Chulkeun Kim, Sehoon Yea
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Patent number: 10439757Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transmitting and receiving broadcast signals are provided. The method for transmitting a broadcast signal includes encoding mobile data for forward error correction (FEC), encoding signaling data, forming data groups including the encoded mobile data and the encoded signaling data and transmitting a signal frame that includes the data groups.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Jae Hyung Song, Byoung Gill Kim, Jin Woo Kim, Won Gyu Song, Hyoung Gon Lee, In Hwan Choi, Chul Kyu Mun
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Patent number: 10423270Abstract: A mobile terminal includes: a terminal body having a case formed of a metallic material at least partially; a metal key unit formed on one region of the case, and configured to sense a pressure of a touch input; and a controller configured to execute a specific function based on a pressure applied to the metal key unit, wherein the metal key unit includes: a flexible printed circuit board attached to a lower part of the case; and a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure applied to the case.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Hongjo Shim, Hyunok Lee, Sungho Woo
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Patent number: 10367368Abstract: The present relates to a wireless power transmitter performing communication with a wireless power receiver, and a wireless power transfer method thereof. The wireless power transmitter includes a power conversion unit configured to transmit a wireless power signal transferred in a form of an energy field, such as an electric field, a magnetic field or an electromagnetic field, and a power transmission control unit configured to transfer power to the wireless power receiver using the wireless power signal, wherein the power transmission control unit is configured to control the power conversion unit to transmit a near-field communication (NFC) detection signal, other than the wireless power signal, when a preset condition is satisfied, and wherein the power transmission control unit controls the wireless conversion unit in a different manner according to whether or not a response signal to the NFC detection signal is detected.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Gyunghwan Yuk, Jaesung Lee, Jaesoon Kwon, Jinsup Park, Jeongkyo Seo, Byungsang Jung, Youngchan Cho
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Patent number: 10338878Abstract: A digital device and a method of processing data in a digital device are disclosed. The digital device includes a user interface (UI) for receiving a signal for executing an application and a signal for requesting to provide a keyboard during execution of the application, a controller for transmitting a first control command for requesting the external device for keyboard input data, if it is paired with an external device having a high priority related to providing a keyboard more than the digital device, outputting keyboard input data received from the external device in response to the first control command, controlling an operation based on the output keyboard input data, and controlling the keyboard input termination, and an output unit for outputting text data corresponding to an application execution image and text data corresponding to the received keyboard input data.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Osung Kwon, Haejung Kim, Honggu Choi
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Patent number: 10185178Abstract: A lighting device including a circuit substrate; a plurality of light sources disposed on the circuit substrate; a reflection layer disposed on the circuit substrate, the reflection layer comprising a plurality of openings where respective light sources are located; a plurality of absorbers disposed at an edge of the reflection layer and at an angle with respect to the reflection layer, wherein first areas aligned with the respective light sources have a greater density of the plurality of absorbers than second areas between the first areas; and an optical sheet disposed on the light sources. In addition, a central axis of a corresponding first area matches a central axis of a corresponding light source.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Yongjin Kim, Munheon Hong, Chilkeun Park, Sangcheon Kim, Mangeun Kim
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Patent number: 10064206Abstract: Disclosed in the present application is a method for a terminal transmitting a scheduling assignment (SA) for direct device-to-device communication in a wireless communication system. More specifically, the method comprises the steps of: determining whether data to be transmitted using the direct device-to-device communication is present; determining whether to transmit the SA according to a resource allocation mode for the direct device-to-device communication, when the data is not present; and transmitting a first SA when the resource allocation mode is a first mode, wherein the resource allocation mode includes the first mode in which a resource for the direct device-to-device communication is allocated by a base station, and a second mode in which a resource for the direct device-to-device communication is allocated through a random selection by the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventor: Hanbyul Seo
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Patent number: 9783920Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a laundry treating apparatus. The method may include controlling the drum to accelerate the drum to rotate at a first speed, applying a brake to stop the drum, accelerating the drum to a second speed, sensing a current being applied to the motor while the drum is accelerated to the second speed, and determining a laundry amount based on the sensed current.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Hoonbong Lee, Hansu Jung, Suncheol Bae
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Patent number: 9560589Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication system, and more specifically, to a method and apparatus for accessing channels in a wireless LAN system. The method for accessing channels in a station (STA) of the wireless communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of transmitting a first frame of a channel access request to an access point (AP); and receiving, from the AP, a second frame related to whether access to the channel is allowed in response to the first frame, wherein the second frame can include a value for a channel access start offset with respect to the STA.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: LG ELEctronics Inc.Inventors: Jeongki Kim, Yongho Seok, Jinsam Kwak, Jinsoo Choi
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Publication number: 20160373914Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for performing communication using wi-fi between devices. The method includes: scanning channels that are available to gather information related to surroundings: transmitting a probe request frame through a social channel for searching devices that are to perform communication; receiving a probe response frame from the second device through a listen channel in response to the probe request frame in a listen state; and performing a group owner negotiation with the second device in order to determine a group owner, wherein the listen channel is included in the social channel, and wherein the probe request frame is transmitted from each social channel, and a predetermined hold time is present for receiving the probe response frame after transmitting the probe request frame in each social channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Jaeho LEE, Minsoo LEE, Younghwan KWON, Hyeonjae LEE, Jangwoong PARK
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Patent number: 9175344Abstract: Disclosed are a structure with a nanopore and an apparatus for determining sequences of nucleic acids including the structure, the structure including three or more structures having facing surfaces, a plurality of oligonucleotides attached at one ends thereof to the surfaces, and a pore formed between the structures to which the plurality of oligonucleotides are bound, and allowing a pore of a desired size to be precisely formed by adjusting the length of a plurality of oligonucleotides.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Bongchu Shim, Dami Kim, Seongmoon Cho, Jeankun Oh
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Publication number: 20140347330Abstract: The present disclose provides a mobile terminal, including a terminal body having a front surface and a rear surface, a front display unit disposed on the front surface and configured to output visual information thereon, and a rear input unit disposed on the rear surface and configured to be manipulated to input a control command, wherein the rear input unit includes a frame installed on a case of the terminal body to be manipulated in a pressing manner, and having a mounting portion, and a rear display mounted onto the mounting portion, and configured to output visual information toward the rear surface, the visual information being related to an event generated in the mobile terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Hyunjoong KIM, Dongguk Kang, Chulbae LEE, Byunghwa LEE, Choonghwan SHIN
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Publication number: 20140027256Abstract: A mobile terminal having a terminal body, a circuit board located in the terminal body, the circuit board including a plurality of switches located thereon and an input device is provided. The input device is configured to input a control command and is installed at the terminal body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Minho PARK, Hoseok CHUNG, Byungduck PARK, Jongseok PARK, Junyeop JEONG, Younji SHIN
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Publication number: 20130284238Abstract: A solar cell module according to an embodiment includes a solar cell panel including at least one solar cell; and a frame positioned at a periphery of the solar cell panel. The frame includes at least one fixing hole to receive an output cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventor: Sanghwan Park
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Publication number: 20100181883Abstract: The reinforcing component for a refrigerator, which is formed by mixing a base material as a synthetic resin material and a supplement component formed by arranging reinforcing fibers according to a pultrusion method, and combined with one or more portions of on one portion of an inner side of an outer case of the refrigerator to contact with foam, a corner of the bottom of the refrigerator or in a mechanic chamber of the refrigerator, an outer plate or an inner plate of a door of the refrigerator, and the interior of a side wall forming an inner space of the refrigerator can reduce the weight of the refrigerator while maintaining the strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: LG Electronices Inc.Inventors: Young-Bae Kim, Kyung-Do Kim, Hyung-Pyo Yoon
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Publication number: 20100145546Abstract: A refrigerator and a method of operating the same are disclosed. In the refrigerator and the method of operating the same, a voltage of an electric power input is measured and rectified through the half wave rectification or the full wave rectification in correspondence with the measured voltage, so that the refrigerator can be used without a voltage converting device when a voltage of the input power is changed. Therefore, the change or the modification of the circuit is not needed in order to use the refrigerator in other regions. Since components are compatible and utility of the components is improved, manufacturing costs can be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Jae Yoo Yoo, Chang Oh Kim