Patents by Inventor Byung-Ik Ahn

Byung-Ik Ahn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160110774
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for recommending a business by using a reverse auction are provided. The method and the apparatus for recommending a business by using a reverse auction intermediate a satisfying deal between a user and a business through a reverse auction scheme by using a user's check-in information on a location-based social network service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Byung-ik AHN
  • Publication number: 20090222587
    Abstract: The server for providing location path, comprising: a server communication unit for interlocking with a mobile communication terminal and an E-mail reception server; a server control unit for receiving location path data and E-mail account information from the mobile communication terminal by controlling the server communication unit, creating location tracking data converted to a data format, which is supported by at least one or more predetermined navigation program, from the location path data, and transmitting the location tracking data to the E-mail reception server corresponding to the E-mail account information by controlling the server communication unit; and a server storage unit for storing at least one of the location path data, the E-mail account information, and the location tracking data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Byung-Ik Ahn, Won-Tae Kim, Myoung-Jin Shin
  • Patent number: 7536451
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing standby time of mobile terminal and device thereof, and more particularly in a mobile terminal that performs voice and/or data communication by switching between at least two networks using different protocols, and method for increasing standby time using an access history and the device thereof. According to the present invention, the minimized hybrid operation can increase the standby time of the mobile terminal. Also, by minimizing hybrid operation of a plurality of IS-856 mobile terminals, the resource efficiency of the EV-DO network can be maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: KTFREETEL Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung-Ik Ahn, Ki-Hong Kim
  • Publication number: 20090112453
    Abstract: A method, device and recorded medium having recorded the method, for providing directions information applied with real-time traffic condition reports are disclosed. An aspect of the present invention features a method and device that can receive traffic condition reports in real-time and provide directions information applied with the pertinent traffic condition reports. Accordingly, with the present invention, the directions information can be generated by using first real-time traffic condition reports. Then, the path directions applied with the change of traffic condition reports according to the time flow can be acquired and provided to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicants: KTFreetel Co. LTD., NEIGHBOR SYSTEM CO., LTD, POINT-I CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-Wook Mo, Young-Gon Seo, Myoung-Jin Shin, Byung-Ik Ahn, Won-Tae Kim
  • Patent number: 7043238
    Abstract: Disclosed is a CDMA terminal for providing a CDMA service to a global system for mobile communications (GSM) service subscriber in a CDMA service area which comprises: a subscriber identity module (SIM) cardholder for installing or uninstalling a SIM card of a GSM service subscriber, wherein when a SIM card of the GSM service subscriber is installed in the SIM cardholder in the CDMA service area, specific data are transmitted using a CDMA message in the case of authenticating the GSM service subscriber using information on the GSM service subscriber stored in the SIM card, and when the authentication of the GSM service subscriber is normally completed, the CDMA terminal is used for the GSM service subscriber as a roaming service terminal in the CDMA service area. According to the present invention, the GSM service subscriber can use his SIM card and number in the CDMA service area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Ktfreetel Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung-Ik Ahn, Chan-Ho Yun, Yuon-Pil Jeung, Kwang-Wouk Lee, Cheol-Hyun Kang, Seong-Jin Choi
  • Publication number: 20040243661
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing standby time of mobile terminal and device thereof, and more particularly in a mobile terminal that performs voice and/or data communication by switching between at least two networks using different protocols, and method for increasing standby time using an access history and the device thereof. According to the present invention, the minimized hybrid operation can increase the standby time of the mobile terminal. Also, by minimizing hybrid operation of a plurality of IS-856 mobile terminals, the resource efficiency EV-DO) network can be maximized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Byung-Ik Ahn, Ki-Hong Kim
  • Patent number: 6681111
    Abstract: Disclosed is a roaming service system in a CDMA service area for GSM service subscribers, which comprises a CDMA system comprising a CDMA HLR storing information on subscribers' locations and services, a CDMA MSC connected to the CDMA HLR and accessing calls, and a CDMA terminal wirelessly connected to the CDMA MSC and capable of having a SIM card removably installed therein; a GSM system comprising a GSM HLR storing information on the subscribers' locations and services, a GSM MSC connected to the GSM HLR and accessing calls, an authentication center (AuC) connected to a GSM network and authenticating terminals, and a GSM terminal wirelessly connected to the GSM MSC; and an IRGS connected between the CDMA system and the GSM system and converting signals to execute signal communications between the systems, and when a subscriber of a service provided by the GSM system moves to an area in which the subscriber can use the service provided by the CDMA system and installs the subscriber's SIM card
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Korea Telecom Freetel Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung-Ik Ahn, Chan-Ho Yun, Yuon-Pil Jeung, Kwang-Wuk Lee, Cheol-Hyun Kang, Seong-Jin Choi
  • Publication number: 20030148791
    Abstract: Disclosed is a CDMA terminal for providing a CDMA service to a global system for mobile communications (GSM) service subscriber in a CDMA service area which comprises: a subscriber identity module (SIM) cardholder for installing or uninstalling a SIM card of a GSM service subscriber, wherein when a SIM card of the GSM service subscriber is installed in the SIM cardholder in the CDMA service area, specific data are transmitted using a CDMA message in the case of authenticating the GSM service subscriber using information on the GSM service subscriber stored in the SIM card, and when the authentication of the GSM service subscriber is normally completed, the CDMA terminal is used for the GSM service subscriber as a roaming service terminal in the CDMA service area. According to the present invention, the GSM service subscriber can use his SIM card and number in the CDMA service area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Byung-Ik Ahn, Chan-Ho Yun, Yuon-Pil Jeung, Kwang-Wouk Lee, Cheol-Hyun Kang, Seong-Jin Choi
  • Publication number: 20020061745
    Abstract: Disclosed is a roaming service system in a CDMA service area for GSM service subscribers, which comprises a CDMA system comprising a CDMA HLR storing information on subscribers' locations and services, a CDMA MSC connected to the CDMA HLR and accessing calls, and a CDMA terminal wirelessly connected to the CDMA MSC and capable of having a SIM card removably installed therein; a GSM system comprising a GSM HLR storing information on the subscribers' locations and services, a GSM MSC connected to the GSM HLR and accessing calls, an authentication center (AuC) connected to a GSM network and authenticating terminals, and a GSM terminal wirelessly connected to the GSM MSC; and an IRGS connected between the CDMA system and the GSM system and converting signals to execute signal communications between the systems, and when a subscriber of a service provided by the GSM system moves to an area in which the subscriber can use the service provided by the CDMA system and installs the subscriber's SIM card in the CDMA ter
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Byung-Ik Ahn, Chan-Ho Yun, Yuon-Pil Jeung, Kwang-Wuk Lee, Cheol-Hyun Kang, Seong-Jin Choi