Patents Assigned to OMRON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC KOREA CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 11635319
    Abstract: A device for monitoring a liquid level of a liquid storage tank for a vehicle is capable of improving sensing sensitivity of a liquid level sensor by employing a structure capable of amplifying an electromotive force, which is generated by an electrode, at an electromotive force amplification layer including a carbon micro coil (CMC) and accurately sensing a frozen state of a liquid to perform a heating function so as to resolve the frozen state of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Omron Automotive Electronics Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Hyeok Chang, Ki Hong Lee, Young Sun Seo
  • Patent number: 11083384
    Abstract: A pulse measurement apparatus, a method therefor, and a vehicle system are provided. The pulse measurement apparatus includes a communicator configured to transmit a first signal to a user and receive a second signal reflected from the user during a predetermined time, a filter configured to extract a signal of a set frequency band from the second signal, a setting device configured to set a frequency band of the filter to a first frequency band or a second frequency band, and a pulse detector configured to measure a pulse from the signal extracted by the filter, analyze an average pulse, and detect pulse information of the user from the analyzed result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, OMRON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC KOREA CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Eung Hwan Kim, Seul Ki Jeon, Nam Woong Hur, Gyun Ha Kim, Sang Won Lee, Ho Jin Lee, Sang Bum Kim
  • Patent number: 11009384
    Abstract: A device for monitoring a liquid level of a liquid storage tank for a vehicle is capable of improving sensing sensitivity of a liquid level sensor by employing a structure capable of amplifying an electromotive force, which is generated by an electrode, at an electromotive force amplification layer including a carbon micro coil (CMC) and accurately sensing a frozen state of a liquid to perform a heating function so as to resolve the frozen state of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Omron Automotive Electronics Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Hyeok Chang, Ki Hong Lee, Young Sun Seo
  • Patent number: 10792978
    Abstract: A vehicle detector assembly for detecting solar radiation may include a housing, a fixed plate fixed to an upper surface of the housing in a flat form, a plurality of photo detectors bonded to a surface of the fixed plate, each being connected to a lead having a uniform one-directional inclination structure, and a detector cap fastened to the housing and transmitting sunlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Compnay, Kia Motors Corporation, Omron Automotive Electronic Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang-Ok Han, Yong-Chul Kim, Gyu-Suk Han, Kwang-Joon Han, Sang-Hyun Kim, Jang-Won Lee
  • Patent number: 10773743
    Abstract: A grip detection system of a steering wheel for an autonomous vehicle, may include an autonomous driving portion which autonomously drives a vehicle; a contact detector which is mounted on a steering wheel of the vehicle, and detects a change in capacitance due to contact between a driver and a steering wheel; a control portion which determines that the driver contacts with the steering wheel if the change in capacitance is received from the contact detector, and generates a warning signal when determining that the driver does not contact with the steering wheel if the change in capacitance is not received from the contact detector; and an output portion which receives the warning signal, and outputs the warning signal to outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Omron Automotive Electronics Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Nam-Sook Park, Young-Sun Seo
  • Patent number: 10654343
    Abstract: A wireless power transfer system for a vehicle door glass may include a power transmitter including a first converter converting DC power from a battery into AC power, a transmitting coil wirelessly transmitting the AC power received from the first converter, and a transmitter controller controlling a power level to be output from the first converter; and a power receiver including a receiving coil wirelessly receiving the AC power from the transmitting coil, a second converter and a third converter connected to the receiving coil, and a receiver controller controlling a power level to be output from the second converter and the third converter, wherein the power transmitter is mounted on a vehicle door, and the power receiver is mounted on a door glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Omron Automotive Electronic Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwan Hui Kang, Sang Hoon Gweon, Joon Koo Hwang, Dong Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20200079190
    Abstract: A wireless power transfer system for a vehicle door glass may include a power transmitter including a first converter converting DC power from a battery into AC power, a transmitting coil wirelessly transmitting the AC power received from the first converter, and a transmitter controller controlling a power level to be output from the first converter; and a power receiver including a receiving coil wirelessly receiving the AC power from the transmitting coil, a second converter and a third converter connected to the receiving coil, and a receiver controller controlling a power level to be output from the second converter and the third converter, wherein the power transmitter is mounted on a vehicle door, and the power receiver is mounted on a door glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Omron Automotive Electronic Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwan Hui Kang, Sang Hoon Gweon, Joon Koo Hwang, Dong Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 10434967
    Abstract: A fault diagnosis method for a bio-signal sensor for the vehicle includes measuring a first bio-signal through the bio-signal sensor in response to a seating detecting signal, measuring a second bio-signal through the bio-signal sensor in response to input through an on-board interface, and determining whether the bio-signal sensor may have malfunctioned according to whether the second bio-signal includes a signal deviating from a range set in response to the first bio-signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, OMRON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC KOREA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seul Ki Jeon, Nam Woong Hur, Eung Hwan Kim, Shinichi Kuroyanagi, Taek Soo Han
  • Publication number: 20190185039
    Abstract: A grip detection system of a steering wheel for an autonomous vehicle, may include an autonomous driving portion which autonomously drives a vehicle; a contact detector which is mounted on a steering wheel of the vehicle, and detects a change in capacitance due to contact between a driver and a steering wheel; a control portion which determines that the driver contacts with the steering wheel if the change in capacitance is received from the contact detector, and generates a warning signal when determining that the driver does not contact with the steering wheel if the change in capacitance is not received from the contact detector; and an output portion which receives the warning signal, and outputs the warning signal to outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Omron Automotive Electronics Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Min PARK, Nak Kyoung KONG, Nam-Sook PARK, Young-Sun SEO
  • Publication number: 20190167132
    Abstract: A pulse measurement apparatus, a method therefor, and a vehicle system are provided. The pulse measurement apparatus includes a communicator configured to transmit a first signal to a user and receive a second signal reflected from the user during a predetermined time, a filter configured to extract a signal of a set frequency band from the second signal, a setting device configured to set a frequency band of the filter to a first frequency band or a second frequency band, and a pulse detector configured to measure a pulse from the signal extracted by the filter, analyze an average pulse, and detect pulse information of the user from the analyzed result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, OMRON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC KOREA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eung Hwan Kim, Seul Ki Jeon, Nam Woong Hur, Gyun Ha Kim, Sang Won Lee, Ho Jin Lee, Sang Bum Kim
  • Patent number: 10290981
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power outlet device that senses whether a plug is inserted into a terminal and controls determining supply or interruption of power to a 5 socket according to the sensed result. The power outlet device includes: a housing having a plug insertion hole inserted with an external plug; a substrate provided in the housing; a terminal provided on the substrate to be deployed to face the plug insertion hole; and a switching 10 unit controlling whether to supply power to the terminal by sensing that the plug is inserted into the terminal, wherein the terminal is electrically connected to the switching unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, OMRON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC KOREA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Hwan Cho, Won Hee Choi
  • Publication number: 20180229579
    Abstract: A vehicle detector assembly for detecting solar radiation may include a housing, a fixed plate fixed to an upper surface of the housing in a flat form, a plurality of photo detectors bonded to a surface of the fixed plate, each being connected to a lead having a uniform one-directional inclination structure, and a detector cap fastened to the housing and transmitting sunlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Compnay, Kia Motors Corporation, Omron Automotive Electronic Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang-Ok HAN, Yong-Chul Kim, Gyu-Suk Han, Kwang-Joon Han, Sang-Hyun Kim, Jang-Won Lee
  • Publication number: 20170313274
    Abstract: A fault diagnosis method for a bio-signal sensor for the vehicle includes measuring a first bio-signal through the bio-signal sensor in response to a seating detecting signal, measuring a second bio-signal through the bio-signal sensor in response to input through an on-board interface, and determining whether the bio-signal sensor may have malfunctioned according to whether the second bio-signal includes a signal deviating from a range set in response to the first bio-signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, OMRON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC KOREA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seul Ki JEON, Nam Woong Hur, Eung Hwan Kim, Shinichi Kuroyanagi, Taek Soo Han
  • Patent number: 9787232
    Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for controlling a ripple current sensing motor. An apparatus for controlling a ripple current sensing motor may include a first shunt resistor having one end connected to one end of a motor and the other end of the first shunt resistor connected to a ground, a second shunt resistor having one end connected to the other end of the motor and the other end of the second shunt resistor connected to the ground, a first amplifying circuit amplifying a first signal from one end of the motor, a second amplifying circuit amplifying a second signal from the other end of the motor, and a detector detecting a rotation amount and a rotation direction of the motor using a change in voltages of a first detection signal from the first amplifying circuit and a second detection signal from the second amplifying circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Omron Automotive Electronic Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong Gi Yun, Dong June Song, Hun Joung Yoon, Hee Sung Jang, In Cheol Ryu
  • Publication number: 20130058059
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electromagnetic wave shielding case. More particularly, an electromagnetic wave shielding case for a circuit board provided with a connector includes an upper case configured to cover an upper portion of the circuit board, and a lower case configured to form an internal space when the upper case is connected therewith, wherein the circuit board is attached to an upper surface of the lower case. A shield configured to shield electromagnetic waves, is attached to the circuit board within the internal space formed by the upper case and the lower case to shield components (both inside the case and out) from electromagnetic waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, OMRON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC KOREA CO., LTD., KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Myoung Ki Min, Chang-Seak Jung