Patents by Inventor Chang Ko
Chang Ko 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).
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Patent number: 11324143Abstract: Technologies for embedded and immersed heat pipes in automated driving system computers (ADSC) are described herein. In some examples, an ADSC can include one or more cold plates including one or more fluid channels, the one or more fluid channels being configured to circulate a first working fluid from a respective ingress point to a respective egress point; one or more processors coupled to the one or more cold plates; one or more heat pipes coupled to or embedded in the one or more cold plates and configured to collect heat from the one or more processors and transfer the heat away from the one or more processors via a second working fluid in the one or more heat pipes; and a chassis housing the one or more cold plates, the one or more processors, and the one or more heat pipes.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings, LLCInventors: Zoran Stefanoski, Yung Chang Ko
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Patent number: 11059435Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle software control device which includes hardware, a kernel connected to the hardware and configured to execute a first operating system, a system library connected to the kernel, a first connecting unit configured to connect a library for a second operating system different from the first operating system to the system library, and a first application executed on the second operating system.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: DRIMAES, INC.Inventors: Jin Woo Im, Guk Tae Kim, Won Lee, Soo Yeon Kang, Young Moon Jung, Su Chang Ko, Kyung Hyun Lim, Hong Lee
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Publication number: 20210204445Abstract: Technologies for embedded and immersed vapor chambers in automated driving system computers (ADSC) are described herein. In some examples, an ADSC can include one or more cold plates including one or more fluid channels, the one or more fluid channels being configured to circulate a first working fluid from a respective ingress point to a respective egress point; one or more processors coupled to the one or more cold plates; one or more vapor chambers coupled to or embedded in the one or more cold plates and configured to collect heat from the one or more processors and transfer the heat away from the one or more processors via a second working fluid in the one or more vapor chambers; and a chassis housing the one or more cold plates, the one or more processors, and the one or more vapor chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Zoran Stefanoski, Yung Chang Ko
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Publication number: 20210204444Abstract: Technologies for embedded and immersed heat pipes in automated driving system computers (ADSC) are described herein. In some examples, an ADSC can include one or more cold plates including one or more fluid channels, the one or more fluid channels being configured to circulate a first working fluid from a respective ingress point to a respective egress point; one or more processors coupled to the one or more cold plates; one or more heat pipes coupled to or embedded in the one or more cold plates and configured to collect heat from the one or more processors and transfer the heat away from the one or more processors via a second working fluid in the one or more heat pipes; and a chassis housing the one or more cold plates, the one or more processors, and the one or more heat pipes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Zoran Stefanoski, Yung Chang Ko
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Publication number: 20210136039Abstract: An apparatus for managing a security policy of a firewall according to an embodiment includes a rule request module that receives one or more requested rules to be applied to a firewall, a rule merge module that merges a pre-applied rule of the firewall and the one or more requested rules when the number of rules applied to the firewall exceeds a maximum number of rule registrations of the firewall due to the requested rule, and a firewall interface module that receives the pre-applied rule from the firewall and provides the pre-applied rule to the rule merge module, and re-registers a merged rule merged through the rule merge module in the firewall, and the rule merge module is configured to merge the pre-applied rule and the one or more requested rules so that a security vulnerable space occurring due to the merging is minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Yong Jun JIN, Hak Hyun NAM, Yang Hwan JOE, You Chang KO
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Publication number: 20210128277Abstract: Orthodontic brackets are disclosed. An orthodontic bracket is formed such that the body and mesh portions are formed integrally in one piece, and the tooth-side mounting surface includes bonding elements that have an undercut angle to the mounting surface. The bonding elements can further include geometry to facilitate the spreading of bonding material. In some aspects, the bracket can also comprise elements for wire-mounting and aligner tray interaction. A system and methods of treatment are further disclosed. The bracket can be customized for an individual patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Christina JACKSON, Ching-Chang KO
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Publication number: 20200341467Abstract: The disclosed technology provides a delivery trailer to be hitched to an autonomous vehicle for autonomous delivery of packages. The delivery trailer can include sensors to provide data to the autonomous vehicle to which it is to overcome limitations caused by any occlusion of sensors on the autonomous vehicle by the trailer. Furthermore, the present technology addresses several challenges related to autonomous package delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Jake Glendenning, Yung Chang Ko
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Publication number: 20200290530Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle software control device which includes hardware, a kernel connected to the hardware and configured to execute a first operating system, a system library connected to the kernel, a first connecting unit configured to connect a library for a second operating system different from the first operating system to the system library, and a first application executed on the second operating system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Jin Woo IM, Guk Tae KIM, Won LEE, Soo Yeon KANG, Young Moon JUNG, Su Chang KO, Kyung Hyun LIM, Hong LEE
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Patent number: 10495493Abstract: Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving a current position of the vehicle along a determined path; retrieving map information that includes a pitch and a curvature of a roadway at or near the current position; determining, based on the map information, a planned pitch and a planned roll of the vehicle at or near the current position; determining, based on the planned pitch and the planned roll, a location of the field of view of the sensing device; determining, based on the location of the field of view and a location of an area of interest, an amount of movement of the sensing device to align the field of view with the area of interest; and generating, one or more control signals to one or more actuators associated with the sensing device based on the determined amount of movement.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Brooks Reed, Yung-Chang Ko
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Patent number: 10345119Abstract: Systems are provided for observing a rotation of a wheel of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a system includes: a wheel insert positioned within a center bore of the wheel. The wheel insert is movable between a first position and a second, expanded position and in the second, expanded position the wheel insert is coupled to the wheel for rotation with the wheel. The rotation of the wheel insert is to be observed by a sensor. The wheel insert includes a plurality of arms that are movable between a first state and a second, expanded state, and at least one of the plurality of arms is moved into the second, expanded state when the wheel insert is in the second, expanded position.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Yung-Chang Ko
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Patent number: 10288458Abstract: Apparatus are provided for a sensor platform. The sensor platform includes a sensor mount adapted to receive a sensing device, and a first articulation system that has a first rotational axis. The sensor platform includes a second articulation system that has a second rotational axis, and the second rotational axis is different than the first rotational axis. The sensor platform includes a base that supports the first articulation system, the second articulation system and the sensor mount. The first articulation system and the second articulation system are independently movable to define two degrees of freedom for positioning the sensor platform.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Yung-Chang Ko
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Patent number: 10211196Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device includes an N-type laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) transistor including a source electrode, a gate electrode, and a well bias electrode that are connected to a first pad receiving a first voltage, and a drain electrode connected to a middle node. The ESD protection device further includes a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) connected between the middle node and a second pad receiving a second voltage higher than the first voltage.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae-Hyok Ko, Min-Chang Ko, Han-Gu Kim, Jong-Kyu Song, Jin Heo
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Patent number: 10175658Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling a movement of a sensor platform. The method includes receiving a desired position of the platform from a source. The desired position includes a first coordinate value and a second coordinate value. The method includes, based on the first coordinate value and the second coordinate value, calculating, by a processor, a first value associated with a first axis of rotation of the platform and calculating a second value associated with a second axis of rotation of the platform. The method includes outputting, by the processor, one or more control signals to at least one motor associated with the platform to move the platform based on the first value and the second value.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Yung-Chang Ko
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Publication number: 20190003862Abstract: Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving a current position of the vehicle along a determined path; retrieving map information that includes a pitch and a curvature of a roadway at or near the current position; determining, based on the map information, a planned pitch and a planned roll of the vehicle at or near the current position; determining, based on the planned pitch and the planned roll, a location of the field of view of the sensing device; determining, based on the location of the field of view and a location of an area of interest, an amount of movement of the sensing device to align the field of view with the area of interest; and generating, one or more control signals to one or more actuators associated with the sensing device based on the determined amount of movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2017Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: BROOKS REED, YUNG-CHANG KO
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Patent number: 10167015Abstract: An autonomous vehicle retrofit system includes: a central computer; and a braking interface to decelerate a wheel of a vehicle via actuation of a brake caliper, the braking interface further including a brake pedal; a first master cylinder assembly, mechanically coupled to the brake pedal such that actuation of the brake pedal causes actuation of the first master cylinder assembly; a second master cylinder assembly, coupled to the central computer such that the central computer controls actuation of the second master cylinder assembly; and an actuator selector, hydraulically coupled to the brake caliper, that selectively actuates the brake caliper in response to actuation of at least one of the first master cylinder assembly and the second master cylinder assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Ian Rust, Rita Ciarvino, Matthew Graney, Yung-Chang Ko, Kyle Vogt, Kevin Chu
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Publication number: 20180188079Abstract: Systems are provided for observing a rotation of a wheel of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a system includes: a wheel insert positioned within a center bore of the wheel. The wheel insert is movable between a first position and a second, expanded position and in the second, expanded position the wheel insert is coupled to the wheel for rotation with the wheel. The rotation of the wheel insert is to be observed by a sensor. The wheel insert includes a plurality of arms that are movable between a first state and a second, expanded state, and at least one of the plurality of arms is moved into the second, expanded state when the wheel insert is in the second, expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: YUNG-CHANG KO
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Publication number: 20180004170Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling a movement of a sensor platform. The method includes receiving a desired position of the platform from a source. The desired position includes a first coordinate value and a second coordinate value. The method includes, based on the first coordinate value and the second coordinate value, calculating, by a processor, a first value associated with a first axis of rotation of the platform and calculating a second value associated with a second axis of rotation of the platform. The method includes outputting, by the processor, one or more control signals to at least one motor associated with the platform to move the platform based on the first value and the second value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: YUNG-CHANG KO
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Publication number: 20180003529Abstract: Apparatus are provided for a sensor platform. The sensor platform includes a sensor mount adapted to receive a sensing device, and a first articulation system that has a first rotational axis. The sensor platform includes a second articulation system that has a second rotational axis, and the second rotational axis is different than the first rotational axis. The sensor platform includes a base that supports the first articulation system, the second articulation system and the sensor mount. The first articulation system and the second articulation system are independently movable to define two degrees of freedom for positioning the sensor platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: YUNG-CHANG KO
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Patent number: 9706483Abstract: An apparatus for accessing a wireless network includes an access manager configured to request access to a wireless network according to a wireless network access condition including at least one desired service set identifier (SSID); and a wireless network access module configured to search for at least one wireless network corresponding to the at least one desired SSID, and access the searched at least one wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG SDS CO., LTD.Inventors: You Chang Ko, Yang Hwan Joe
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Patent number: 9656630Abstract: A control method for vehicle anti-theft is provided. The control method includes as follows. Obtain a communication identification code of a smart key. Control a first wireless transmitting unit of the smart key to transmit a wireless signal containing the communication identification code. Obtain a predefined communication identification code; comparing the communication identification code with the predefined communication identification code. Obtain a control order randomly from the second storage unit when the communication identification code matches with the predefined communication identification code. Transmit a wireless signal containing the control order; setting communication parameters of the smart key according to the control order. Transmit a wireless signal containing the set communication parameters; determining whether the communication parameters match with the predefined communication parameters.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Hung-Chang Ko