Patents by Inventor Chang-Ryong Heo

Chang-Ryong Heo 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).

  • Patent number: 10168981
    Abstract: An electronic device for a head-mounted device (HMD) is provided. The electronic device includes a display, a memory configured to store virtual reality content, a processor configured to play back binocular image data based on the virtual reality content on the display, and a communication circuit configured to communicate with an external device. At this time, the processor is configured to determine whether the virtual reality content is stored in the external device and to determine data to be transmitted to the external device based on the determined result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo Taek Song, Tae Kyung Lee, Dong Il Son, Chi Hyun Cho, Jong Chul Choi, Chang Ryong Heo
  • Publication number: 20180359595
    Abstract: An electronic device may comprise: a sensing unit for acquiring image data and sensing an object and a user; an output unit for outputting audio; and a processor for receiving image data from the sensing unit, rendering information on a space from the image data to generate space information, recognizing the object in the space and mapping the object to the space information, recognizing the user in the space, and controlling the output unit on the basis of position information of the object and the user when a notification associated with the object occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Dong-Il SON, Chi-Hyun CHO, Chang-Ryong HEO, Ji-Ho CHANG, Hee-Yeon JEONG, Jung-Su HA, Mi-Jeong SONG
  • Publication number: 20180341389
    Abstract: An electronic device and method thereof are provided for displaying content. The electronic device includes a display, a biometric sensor disposed in at least a partial area of the display and at least one processor configured to identify attribute information associated with an event generated while the electronic device operates in a low-power display mode, display a graphic object corresponding to the event on the partial area when the attribute information satisfies a designated condition, receive a user input on the graphic object via the display, obtain biometric information corresponding to the user input using the biometric sensor, and provide at least one content corresponding to the event when the biometric information is authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Harim KIM, Na-Kyoung LEE, Na-Young KIM, Min-Sung LEE, Hyunsoo KIM, Dong-Hyun YEOM, Chang-Ryong HEO
  • Patent number: 10134370
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display unit configured to display a plurality images, an eye tracking sensor configured to detect a eye-focused area on the display unit, a reflective layer, a reflective control layer configured to change a regional reflectivity of the reflective layer, and a processor configured to receive the eye-focused area on the display unit from the eye tracking sensor, and determine a focus image within the eye-focused area and an unfocused image out of the eye-focused area, and cause the reflective control layer to reflect the unfocused image. In some embodiment, the processor is configured to cause the reflective control layer not to reflect the focused image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Hyung Park, Tae-Seon Kim, Chang-Ryong Heo, Min-Young Kim, Tae-Kyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20180292915
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an input/output interface capable of being electrically connected to a 3-dimensional movable accessory and a processor electrically connected to the input/output interface. The processor is configured to sense an event generated in the electronic device and to transmit a command to operate the accessory to the accessory through the input/output interface in response to the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Soo LEE, Byung Soo KWAK, Li Yeon KANG, Jin Heung KIM, Min Jong LIM, Jae Hoon CHOI, Jin Keun PARK, Jong Chul CHOI, Chang Ryong HEO
  • Patent number: 10095191
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of outputting an alarm, the method being performed by an electronic device, the method including receiving a request for setting a schedule, from at least one user, storing identification information and schedule execution information on the at least one user, and tracking a target user of the schedule. If an alarm execution time included in the schedule execution information comes, the method further includes providing an alarm related to the schedule to the target user in a specific manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Ryong Heo, Dong Il Son, Chi Hyun Cho, Jae Seok Joo, Hee Yeon Jeong, Jung Su Ha, Mi Jeong Song
  • Publication number: 20180288208
    Abstract: A method for providing contents corresponding to accessory devices and an electronic device thereof are disclosed. The electronic device includes a communication interface, at least one processor configured to be connected to the communication interface, and a memory connected to the at least one processor. The memory may store instructions that instruct the at least one processor to perform validity check on a first accessory device in response to detection of mounting of the first accessory device, determine a first content corresponding to the first accessory device, and provide a second content corresponding to a combination of the first accessory device and a second accessory device having an association relationship with the first accessory device, in response to detection of mounting of the second accessory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Jae-Wook LEE, Jung-Hun KIM, Seung Woo PARK, Young Ho RHEE, Kihuk LEE, Cheolho CHEONG, Chang-Ryong HEO, Hochul HWANG
  • Publication number: 20180247582
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed herein, including a processor and a display panel operatively coupled to the processor, the display panel including an active area having an arrangement of a plurality of pixels, and an inactive area in which no pixels are arranged, wherein a circumference of the active area and a contour of the display panel form a substantially rectangular shape including at least one curved corner, and wherein a curve forming any one corner of the contour of the display panel includes a larger average radius of curvature than a curve forming any one corner of the circumference of the active area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Jung Sik PARK, Seung Ki CHOI, Woon Geun KWAK, Do Hun CHA, Hyung Sup BYEON, So Young LEE, Chi Hyun CHO, Chang Ryong HEO
  • Publication number: 20180224963
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a display including a front surface area and a side surface area disposed in at least one side of the front surface area, a first sensor included under the side surface area and configured to sense pressure applied to the side surface area; and a processor operatively connected with the display and the first sensor. The processor may be configured to determine a position of at least one point of the side surface area corresponding to the sensed pressure, if the sensed pressure using the first sensor is within a first specified range, and to display at least one graphic object on an area corresponding to the determined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Min Sung LEE, Na Young KIM, Ha Rim KIM, Na Kyoung LEE, Hyun Soo KIM, Dong Hyun YEOM, Chang Ryong HEO
  • Patent number: 10038834
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic device for making a video call. The electronic device includes at least one camera, a communication module, and a processor that makes a video call with an external electronic device by using an image captured by the at least one camera, and if a control signal is received from the external electronic device, through the communication module, controls the at least one camera, based on the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Geon Ho Yoon, Dong Il Son, Chi Hyun Cho, Chang Ryong Heo
  • Publication number: 20180210582
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking input positions via Electric Field Communication (EFC) are provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of receiving electrodes for EFC and a receiver unit. The receiving electrodes detect strengths of input electric fields. The receiver unit compares the strengths of the input electric fields with each other and generates position information regarding the input electric fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Sae Rome KIM, Jong Rim LEE, Chang Ryong HEO, Kyung Mo PARK, Chul Jin KIM, Seong Jun SONG
  • Publication number: 20180203500
    Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus and method for outputting content in an electronic device. In this case, the electronic device includes a display module, a power module configured to interrupt power supply to at least one element of the electronic device based on a control signal, and a processor. The processor may be configured to transmit to the power module the control signal for interrupting the power supply to the processor if a designated condition is satisfied, and transmit content information to the display module so that the display module displays the content information when the power supply to the processor is interrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Na-Young KIM, Harim KIM, Jong-Kon BAE, Na-Kyoung LEE, Min-Sung LEE, Hyun Soo KIM, Dong-Hyun YEOM, Chang-Ryong HEO
  • Publication number: 20180176748
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided which includes a user interface, a communication circuit, a processor electrically connected to the user interface and the communication circuit, and a memory electrically connected to the processor which stores at least one piece of policy information associated with at least one accessory device, wherein, the memory stores instructions, which when executed, cause the processor to establish a connection with the at least one accessory device using the communication circuit, receive content associated with the at least one accessory device from an external device different from the at least one accessory device and output at least a part of the received content through the user interface based on at least a part of the at least one piece of policy information stored in the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Jung-Hun KIM, Seung Woo PARK, Jae-Wook LEE, Young Ho RHEE, Jinsoo CHOI, Cheolho CHEONG, Chang-Ryong HEO
  • Publication number: 20180143627
    Abstract: A method of an electronic device for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is provided, The method includes receiving, from the UAV related to the electronic device, a signal including information regarding at least one parameter for determining an area where the UAV is capable of flying, determining the area where the UAV is capable of flying based on the information regarding the at least one parameter, and displaying information indicating the determined area where the UAV is capable of flying by superimposing the same on information indicating a region where the UAV is located. Other embodiments may be possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Olivia LEE, Su-Hyun NA, Choonkyoung MOON, Taeho WANG, Eunkyung YOO, Jongkee LEE, Heeyoung CHUNG, Byoung-Uk YOON, Chang-Ryong HEO
  • Patent number: 9962082
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a sensor related to measurement of biometric information, at least one module that performs a specific function, a memory that stores an instruction related to operations of the sensor and the module, and at least one processor electrically connected to the sensor, the at least one module, and the memory to execute the instruction. When acquiring an event related to initiation of the measurement of the biometric information, the processor may deactivate at least one function of a module, or execute an instruction such that the deactivation state is maintained or the operating mode (for example, a low power mode) of the electronic device is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Kim, Hyung Rock Jung, Hye Jung Seo, Cheol Ho Cheong, Jae Woong Chun, Won Suk Choi, Chang Ryong Heo
  • Patent number: 9952661
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing screen magnification in an electronic device are provided. The method includes displaying a screen, detecting a screen magnification event, determining a target area on the screen based on the screen magnification event, and magnifying the target area on the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-Jung Kim, Dong-Heon Kang, Chang-Ryong Heo
  • Patent number: 9952711
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a touch screen configured to display a screen corresponding to a wearable device, onto which the electronic device is mounted, in a first screen area of an entire screen area and to receive an input for controlling the first screen area, in a second screen area, which is different from the first screen area of the entire screen area and a processor configured to determine positions of the first screen area and the second screen area, and to control one or more operations related to the first screen area and the second screen area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Han-Sik Kim, Chang-Ryong Heo
  • Patent number: 9955248
    Abstract: A wearable electronic device is provided. The wearable electronic device includes a first part including a first sound output module, a second part including a second sound output module, a third part disposed between the first part and the second part, a flexible first connection unit configured to connect a first end of the first part and a first end of the third part, and a flexible second connection unit configured to connect a first end of the second part and a second end of the third part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: In Ho Baek, So Young Lee, Ji Yeon Jung, Sang Woo Han, Chang Ryong Heo, In Seok Shim
  • Patent number: 9927865
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for are configured to display image information in an electronic device. The method for displaying image information includes: deactivating a processor when the electronic device operates in a low-power mode; activating the processor to generate image data when an activation period is reached; displaying image information corresponding to the image data on a display unit; and deactivating the processor. Various other embodiments are also possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Ryong Heo, Ken-Hyung Park, Hyun-Seok Shin, Kyung-Hee Lee, Chi-Hyun Cho, Oh-Yong Kwon
  • Patent number: 9922179
    Abstract: A method is provided including: detecting, by an electronic device, at least one signal that is generated while a predetermined content is displayed on a display; identifying a security-related object associated with the content based on the signal; comparing, by the electronic device, information relating to the object with specified security setting information; and releasing a restriction on access to a resource based on an outcome of the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Il Son, Jong Chul Choi, Yang Wook Kim, Chi Hyun Cho, Pil Kyoo Han, Chang Ryong Heo