Patents Assigned to Samsung Electronics and Co., Ltd.
  • CONTROL APPARATUS OPERATIVELY COUPLED WITH MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS AND MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140155728
    Abstract: The medical imaging apparatus includes a scanner configured to scan the object to image the internal area of the object; a patient table configured to convey the object to the scanner; an imager which is mounted on the scanner and configured to capture an image of the object on the patient table; and a mobile display device configured to display the image of the object captured by the imager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Kee LEE, Na Ri KIM, Olivia LEE, Ja Youn LEE, Yun Su KIM
  • TACTILE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20140150572
    Abstract: A tactile sensor includes a first substrate including a plurality of first electrodes, a second substrate including a plurality of second electrodes corresponding to the plurality of first electrodes, and a dielectric substance disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein a second electrode corresponding to any one of the first electrodes is offset in one direction with respect to the any one of the first electrodes while a second electrode corresponding to another first electrode neighboring the any one of the first electrodes is offset in another direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Soo Chul LIM, Joon Ah PARK, Sang Hun JEON, Jong Jin PARK, Jung Kyun IM
  • MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140152305
    Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method and apparatus are provided including a signal acquirer, a resonance frequency acquirer, and an RF driver. The signal acquirer is configured to acquire a free induction decay (FID) signal or an echo signal to generate a magnetic resonance image of a portion of an area of a subject. The resonance frequency acquirer is configured to acquire a resonance frequency of the portion of the area from the acquired FID signal. The RF driver is configured to generate a refocusing RF pulse having the acquired resonance frequency. The signal acquirer, the resonance frequency acquirer and the RF driver are configured to acquire and generate in each of sections of an RF pulse sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-bum SON, Seong-deok LEE, Jaemock YI
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTENT PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20140157166
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for content processing are provided. A plurality of content is displayed. It is determined whether an input is received for moving a selected content of the plurality of content onto a target content of the plurality of content. The target content is configured as a master content, when the input is received. The selected content is linked to the master content. An indicator of the selected content is displayed on the master content. It is determined whether an input is received for separating the content from the master content. A link between the content and the master content is released, when the input is received. The indicator of the content is removed from the master content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jinho CHOI
  • INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTENT, CONTENT PROVIDING METHOD, CONTENT REPRODUCING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20140156663
    Abstract: An information storage medium is disclosed. The information storage medium includes one container file, wherein the container file includes a data box including in which a plurality of component files forming content are arranged; and a meta box including information on locations in the content and in the data box with respect to the plurality of component files and characteristic information on of the plurality of component files, and the plurality of component files are arranged in the data box according to the characteristic information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-ryeul RHYU, Bong-gil BAK, Jong-ho YANG
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A SIGNAL OF A TERMINAL IN A TIME DIVISION WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140153450
    Abstract: A method of transmitting data for uplink coverage for improvement of a wireless communication system by a terminal improving uplink data transmission reliability so as to be capable of successful data transmission. A method for transmitting and receiving a signal of a terminal in a time division wireless communication system of the present invention includes receiving a TTI bundling setting command from a base station, confirming whether a TTI bundling number is included in the TTI bundling setting command, determining the time when a signal is transmitted and received according to the TTI bundling number, when the TTI bundling number is included and determining the time when a signal is transmitted and received according to a preset TTI bundling number, when the TTI bundling number is not included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Hyuk Jang, Soeng Hun Kim
  • MOBILE DEVICE PROVIDING 3D INTERFACE AND GESTURE CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140157206
    Abstract: Disclosed is a gesture control method for a mobile device that provides a three-dimensional interface. The gesture control method includes displaying a virtual three-dimensional space using the three-dimensional interface; detecting at least one gesture of at least one user using at least one front-facing sensor; and moving an object existing in the virtual three-dimensional space according to the detected gesture such that the at least one user interacts with the virtual three-dimensional space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ilia OVSIANNIKOV, Dong-Ki MIN, Yoon-dong PARK
  • ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140152134
    Abstract: An energy harvesting device includes at least one first magnet configured to rotate along a first circular path in a first plane. The energy harvesting device includes at least one piezo-electric cantilever spaced apart from the first plane, the at least one piezo-electric cantilever being configured to bend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first plane. The energy harvesting device also includes at least one second magnet coupled to the at least one cantilever and configured to overlap the at least one first magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-Suk HEO, Kyung Hoon CHO
  • DISPLAY APPARATUS WITH A SENSOR AND CAMERA AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140152818
    Abstract: A display apparatus having a sensor and camera and a control method thereof are provided. Exemplary embodiments relate to a display apparatus and a control method thereof which determines through a sensor, such as a pyroelectric infrared ray (PIR) sensor, and a camera, whether a user intends to use the display apparatus, and drives the display apparatus based on the users intentions in order to reduce booting time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Moon-sung NA, Keun-seok KANG, Je-hwan SEO, Tae-hyeun HA
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHARGE CONTROL IN WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140152251
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for charge control are provided. The apparatus for charge control may include an integrated direct current-to-direct current (DC/DC) converter configured to step up an output voltage level of a load to be greater than or equal to a supply voltage level set in a power amplifier, and the power amplifier configured to convert a direct current (DC) voltage stepped up by the integrated DC/DC converter into an alternating current (AC) voltage based on a resonant frequency, and to amplify the converted AC voltage. The apparatus for charge control may include a rectification unit configured to convert an AC power received wirelessly into a DC power; and a DC/DC converter configured to step down a voltage level of the DC power to a voltage level required by a load in the receiving mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicants: IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University), SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Young Jin MOON, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU, Chang Sik YOO, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • ULTRA-WIDEBAND (UWB) ANTENNA
    Publication number: 20140152514
    Abstract: A small-sized ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna includes a radiating unit configured to have a contour of a first shape, a ground unit configured to have a contour of a shape substantially equal to the first shape, and disposed parallel to the radiating unit, at least one shorting pin connected orthogonal to the ground unit and the radiating unit to connect a first area of the ground unit and a first area of the radiating unit, and a feeding unit connected orthogonal to the ground unit and the radiating unit to connect a second area of the ground unit and a second area of the radiating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Artem Rudolfovich VILENSKIY, Andrey Vladimorovich KLETSOV, Vladimir Yakovlevich ARKHIPENKOV, Dong Wook KIM, Jong Jin KIM
  • METHODS OF FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES HAVING DOUBLE PATTERNING TECHNOLOGY
    Publication number: 20140154885
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating semiconductor devices and semiconductor devices fabricated thereby are provided. Two photolithography processes and two spacer processes are performed to provide final patterns that have a pitch that is smaller than a limitation of photolithography process. Furthermore, since initial patterns are formed to have line and pad portions simultaneously by performing a first photolithography process, there is no necessity to perform an additional photolithography process for forming the pad portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jae-Hwang Sim, Jinhyun Shin
  • RESISTIVE RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY DEVICES FORMED ON FIBER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140151623
    Abstract: Provided is a memory device formed on a fiber. The memory device includes a lower electrode, a memory resistance layer, and an upper electrode, which are sequentially formed on a surface of the fiber. The memory resistance layer may have variable resistance properties. The memory device may further include an intermediate electrode and a switching layer formed between the memory resistance layer and the upper electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-hun JEON, Jong-jin PARK, Ji-hyun BAE
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANAGING A PLURALITY OF OBJECTS DISPLAYED ON TOUCH SCREEN
    Publication number: 20140152597
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus of managing a plurality of objects displayed on a touch screen are provided. The method includes determining whether at least two objects of the plurality of objects have been touched simultaneously on the touch screen, determining whether at least one of the at least two objects has moved on the touch screen, if the at least two objects have been touched simultaneously, determining the distance between the touched at least two objects, if the at least one of the at least two objects has moved on the touch screen, combining the touched at least two objects into a set, if the distance between the touched at least two objects is less than a predetermined value, and displaying the set on the touch screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Seung-Myung LEE
  • MOUNTING APPARATUS AND MOUNTING METHOD
    Publication number: 20140154838
    Abstract: In one embodiment the mounting apparatus mounts an upper chip on a lower chip, and thermally presses the upper chip with the lower chip. The mounting apparatus includes a first movement part for mounting the upper chip on the lower chip and preliminarily bonding by thermal pressing, and a second movement part for mainly bonding the plurality of upper chips preliminarily bonded with the plurality of lower chips for a longer time. The second movement part thermally presses the upper chips preliminarily bonded on the lower chip in a state that the upper chips are adsorbed on an adsorption surface parallel to a loading surface of the lower chip on which the upper chips are loaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yukimori YOSHIAKI, Kajinami MASATO, Ueyama SHINJI
  • TOUCH SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING LOW-NOISE FREQUENCY OF THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140152612
    Abstract: A touch system includes a touch sensor panel and a touch-screen control circuit. The touch-screen control circuit analyzes a spectrum of noise included in touch data and determines a low-noise driving frequency while the touch screen control circuit senses the touch data input to the touch sensor panel by selectively using prototype digital filters respectively having different filter frequencies from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KWANG-HO CHOI, SANG-WOO KIM, CHANG-JU LEE
  • ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140151743
    Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protection device may include a first conductivity type well, a second conductivity well; a first doping region and a second doping region which are formed in the first conductivity type well and have different conductivity types from each other; a third doping region and a fourth doping region which are formed in the second conductivity type well and have different conductivity types from each other; and a fifth doping region formed in the second conductivity type well between the first and second doping regions and the third and fourth doping regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaehyok Ko, Hangu Kim, Minchang Ko, Kyoungki Jeon
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TILE-BASED RENDERING
    Publication number: 20140152650
    Abstract: A method for tile-based rendering may include verifying a size of a memory available in an apparatus for rendering, and determining a number of buffers required for performing a rendering based on graphics data input, and may further include determining a size of a tile to be used for performing the rendering based on the determined number of buffers and the size of the memory available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Jin Son, Sang Oak Woo, Seok Yoon Jung
  • METHOD FOR RETRIEVING FILE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140157146
    Abstract: A method for retrieving a file and an electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes a menu selection for retrieving a file is detected. Upon the menu selection being detected, a file retrieve window including at least one icon one-to-one mapped to a most recently operated file is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sang-Min SHIN
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSCEIVING WIRELESS POWER
    Publication number: 20140152116
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to transceive wireless power, includes a magnetostrictive resonator configured to be excited by a magnetic field, and a soft magnetic material disposed in a vicinity of the magnetostrictive resonator. The apparatus further includes a transducing coil disposed in a vicinity of the magnetostrictive resonator or the soft magnetic material, and configured to convert mechanical energy generated by the excitation of the magnetostrictive resonator to electric energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki Young KIM, Nikolay OLYUNIN, Alexander G. CHERNOKALOV, Mikhail MAKURIN, Vladimir Y. ARKHIPENKOV, Keum Su SONG