Patents Assigned to THINKWARE CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20240005631
    Abstract: There is provided a method for measuring a distance using a processor. The method for measuring a distance using a processor includes acquiring a driving image of a moving object, acquiring tilt information according to driving of the moving object, correcting the driving image by using the tilt information to calculate a distance between a target object included in the driving image and the moving object, and calculating a distance between the moving object and the target object based on the corrected driving image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Suk Pil KO
  • Patent number: 11861754
    Abstract: There is provided a method for providing a driving related guidance service by a service server. The method includes receiving advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) data of a vehicle related to a specific driving situation of the vehicle, location data of the vehicle, driving data of the vehicle, and a driving image captured during driving of the vehicle from a vehicle terminal device, generating guidance information related to the specific driving situation of the vehicle by analyzing the received data and the driving image, and providing a driving related guidance service for the vehicle using the generated guidance information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Young Su Kang
  • Publication number: 20230410666
    Abstract: A 3D space data generation method for flight of an aerial vehicle may include receiving map data for a 3D space in which the aerial vehicle flies, and dividing a space into a flight area in which the aerial vehicle flies and a restricted area in which the aerial vehicle does not fly based on the map data and dividing the flight area and the restricted area into each unit area to generate 3D space data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yo Sep Park, Suk Pil Ko, Shin Hyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 11841237
    Abstract: Navigation devices and methods of operation are provided. The navigation device includes a communication unit; a display; an input unit for receiving an input of data; a communication unit; and a controller for controlling operation of the display and the input unit. The controller connects to a data server through the communication unit, requests path setting information to the data server, receives the path setting information from the data server, acquires present position information of the navigation device, acquires a user moving path by reflecting the acquired position information and the received path setting information, and sets the user moving path as a guidance path. In this case, the path setting information is generated in another electronic device or the data server based on user input information input from the another electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hyungjun Kim, Taekyu Han
  • Patent number: 11828615
    Abstract: An augmented reality (AR)-based route guidance method includes acquiring a driving image captured by an image capturing device of a vehicle which is running, acquiring route data to a destination of the vehicle, recognizing both side lane markings of a lane in which the vehicle is running from the acquired driving image, generating first route guidance linear data based on the recognized both side lane markings for a region in which both side lane markings are recognized in the driving image, generating second route guidance linear data using link linear data of the route data for a region in which both side lane markings are not recognized in the driving image, combining the first route guidance linear data and the second route guidance linear data to generate combined route guidance linear data, and displaying a route guidance object in AR using the generated combined route guidance linear data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Suk Pil Ko, Shin Hyoung Kim, Yo Sep Park
  • Patent number: 11814064
    Abstract: A method for measuring an inter-vehicle distance using a processor is provided. The method includes acquiring a driving image photographed by a photographing device of a first vehicle; detecting a second vehicle from the driving image and calculating a ratio between an image width of the detected second vehicle and an image width of a lane in which the second vehicle is located; determining a size class of the second vehicle among a plurality of size classes based on the calculated ratio; determining a width of the second vehicle based on the determined size class of the second vehicle; and calculating a distance from the photographing device to the second vehicle based on the determined width of the second vehicle, a focal length of the photographing device, and the image width of the second vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shin Hyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 11814063
    Abstract: A method for measuring an inter-vehicle distance using a processor is provided. The method includes acquiring a driving image photographed by a photographing device of a first vehicle; detecting a second vehicle from the driving image and calculating a ratio between an image width of the detected second vehicle and an image width of a lane in which the second vehicle is located; determining a size class of the second vehicle among a plurality of size classes based on the calculated ratio; determining a width of the second vehicle based on the determined size class of the second vehicle; and calculating a distance from the photographing device to the second vehicle based on the determined width of the second vehicle, a focal length of the photographing device, and the image width of the second vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shin Hyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 11808596
    Abstract: Navigation devices and methods of operation are provided. The navigation device includes a communication unit; a display; an input unit for receiving an input of data; a communication unit; and a controller for controlling operation of the display and the input unit. The controller connects to a data server through the communication unit, requests path setting information to the data server, receives the path setting information from the data server, acquires present position information of the navigation device, acquires a user moving path by reflecting the acquired position information and the received path setting information, and sets the user moving path as a guidance path. In this case, the path setting information is generated in another electronic device or the data server based on user input information input from the another electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hyungjun Kim, Taekyu Han
  • Publication number: 20230343230
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of detecting a dangerous object for an aerial vehicle. The method includes setting an object detection area in air in which the aerial vehicle is in flight using a first sensor, a second sensor, and a third sensor; detecting an object in the set object detection area; generating detailed object information on the detected object; and determining whether the detected object is the dangerous object based on the generated detailed object information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yo Sep Park, Suk Pil Ko, Shin Hyoung Kim
  • Publication number: 20230333748
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide an electronic device and method for determining the lifespan and failure of a nonvolatile memory storage device. The electronic device and the method according to various embodiments may be configured to determine whether the storage device has failed in response to a connection with the storage device, output a guidance message for replacing the storage device when the storage device fails, confirm whether the storage device has a function of autonomously identifying its state when the storage device is normal, check the lifespan of the storage device based on state information received from the storage device when the storage device has the function, estimate the lifespan of the storage device when the storage device does not have the function, and output the guidance message for replacing the storage device based on the lifespan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Dae Won KIM
  • Publication number: 20230334877
    Abstract: There is provided a method for detecting a lane marking using a processor including acquiring a drive image captured by an image capturing device of a vehicle which is running, detecting an edge corresponding to a lane marking from the acquired drive image and generating an edge image based on the detected edge, detecting a linear component based on the detected edge and generating a linearly processed edge image based on the detected linear component, detecting a lane marking point corresponding to the lane marking using the generated edge image and the linearly processed edge image, and detecting the lane marking based on the detected lane marking point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shin Hyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 11790781
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for detecting slip accident using mobile device. The system and method may monitor an amount of spin of a vehicle using a mobile device and if the vehicle spin amount exceeds the threshold, determine whether the vehicle slips on the roads or not by using navigation-related information of a point at which the amount of spin of the vehicle more than the certain amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignees: THINKWARE CORPORATION, INAVI SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tae-hyeon Park
  • Publication number: 20230315094
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of providing augmented reality guidance for an aerial vehicle. A method of providing augmented reality guidance for an aerial vehicle includes acquiring an aerial vehicle flight image captured through a camera installed in the aerial vehicle, acquiring a flight route for a flight to a destination of the aerial vehicle, generating an augmented reality (AR) route guidance object corresponding to the flight route, generating an AR route guidance image by mapping the generated AR route guidance object to the aerial vehicle flight image, and displaying the generated AR route guidance image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yo Sep Park, Suk Pil Ko, Shin Hyoung Kim
  • Publication number: 20230312116
    Abstract: Disclosed are an aerial vehicle using a hybrid distributed propulsion system and a control method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present specification, an aerial vehicle includes a power generation unit generating electricity by consuming fuel; a battery unit that is charged with power supplied from the power generation unit or supplied with power from the outside; a plurality of fan modules receiving power from the battery unit or the power generation unit to provide lift to the aerial vehicle; a power supply path control unit selecting at least one of the power generation unit and the battery unit to supply power to at least one of the plurality of fan modules; and a route generation unit generating a flight route from a departure point to a destination of the aerial vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Taekyu Han, Suk Pil Ko, Shin Hyoung Kim, Yo Sep Park
  • Patent number: 11778434
    Abstract: Provided are a method and a system for integratedly managing a vehicle operation state. A vehicle integration management method performed by a server implemented by using a computer may include: receiving vehicle operation data related to an operation state of the vehicle from a vehicle terminal mounted or embedded in the vehicle; and providing a service related to the vehicle operation data through a dedicated application on a user terminal used by a user of the vehicle, wherein the providing may provide at least one of an operation report, a parking impact notification, and an accident situation notification based on the vehicle operation data in association with the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dae Won Kim, Taekyu Han
  • Publication number: 20230300468
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of displaying an omnidirectional hazard of aerial vehicle. The method includes generating an omnidirectional image based on the aerial vehicle by using a plurality of flight images acquired from each of a plurality of cameras equipped in the aerial vehicle, determining whether a hazard exists within a predetermined range based on a location of the aerial vehicle, classifying whether the hazard is a mobile object or an immobile object when the hazard exists within the predetermined range based on the location of the aerial vehicle, and displaying a risk guidance object in the omnidirectional image based on the classified hazard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yo Sep Park, Suk Pil Ko, Shin Hyoung Kim
  • Publication number: 20230290255
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of assisting landing of an aerial vehicle based on an image. The method includes acquiring an aerial vehicle landing image captured by a camera installed on the aerial vehicle; generating a landing guide object for guiding the landing of the aerial vehicle; generating a landing assistance image obtained by combining the acquired aerial vehicle landing image and the landing guide object; and displaying the generated landing assistance image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yo Sep Park, Suk Pil Ko, Shin Hyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 11745585
    Abstract: Disclosed are a vehicle infotainment apparatus using a widget and a method of operating the same. According to various embodiments, some UIs of functions on execution in a background can be displayed as a background widget within an area that is always accessible in a screen of the infotainment device, thereby enabling to provide its user with simpler manipulation functions and necessary information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junghan So, Wonjun Heo, Daeun Kim, Seokwon Choi, Taekyun Kim, Younjoo Shin
  • Publication number: 20230273033
    Abstract: A method for measuring an inter-vehicle distance includes acquiring a driving image photographed by a photographing device of a first vehicle which is being driven; detecting a second vehicle from the acquired driving image; detecting first feature points of a second vehicle region in a first frame corresponding to a frame in which the second frame is detected before a frame in which the second vehicle is not detected among a plurality of frames constituting the driving image, when the second vehicle is not detected from the driving image; detecting second feature points in a second frame corresponding to a current frame by tracking the detected first feature points; calculating a feature point change value between the first feature points and the second feature points; and calculating an inter-vehicle distance from the photographing device of the first vehicle to the second vehicle based on the calculated feature point change value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shin Hyoung Kim, Tae Kyu Han
  • Patent number: 11736917
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for integratedly managing a vehicle operation state. A vehicle integration management method performed by a server implemented by using a computer may include receiving vehicle operation data related to an operation state of the vehicle from a vehicle terminal mounted or embedded in the vehicle; and providing a service related to the vehicle operation data through a dedicated application on a user terminal used by a user of the vehicle. The providing may provide at least one of an operation report, a parking impact notification, and an accident situation notification based on the vehicle operation data in association with the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: THINKWARE CORPORATION
    Inventor: DaeWon Kim