Patents by Inventor Heung-Sik Shin

Heung-Sik Shin 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: 20150020190
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an output module, a sensing module, and a processor. The output module is configured to output contents. The sensing module is configured to obtain at least one of user information and environment information. The processor is configured to control an operation of the electronic device in response to at least one of the user information and the environment information depending on an attribute of the contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Tae-Young LEE, Soo-Jin PARK, Heung-Sik SHIN, Bo-Hyun YU, Ki-Tae LEE, Cheol-Ho CHEONG, Jin-Gil YANG, Jae-Seok JOO
  • Publication number: 20140346936
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protection cover for protecting an electronic device, including: a base; and a conductor formed at least a portion of the base. In some embodiments, the conductor may be located to be spaced apart from a display unit of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the base may be formed of a transparent or semitransparent flexible film or plastic. In some embodiments, the conductor is applied, coupled, or attached to the base. In some embodiments, the base has at least one convex part, and the conductor may be formed at a portion of the convex part facing the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-Jung Kim, Heung-Sik Shin, Cheol-Ho Cheong, Bo-Hyun Yu, Chul-Hwan Lee
  • Publication number: 20140267592
    Abstract: A method for processing an image using an electronic device is provided. The method includes displaying at least one first object and a first image associated with the at least one first object at a first position on a display unit connected to the electronic device, the at least one first object including information representing a direction of the electronic device, displaying at least one second object and a second image associated with the at least one second object at a second position on the display unit, and capturing at least a portion of the second image when the at least one first object is located within a distance from the at least one second object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki-Huk LEE, Hyun-Jung KIM, Cho-Hyang MA, Dong-Il SON, Heung-Sik SHIN, Cheol-Ho CHEONG, In-Ji JIN
  • Patent number: 8768395
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for setting a computer connecting mode in a portable terminal. The method includes checking a program executed by a user in the PC when the portable terminal is connected to a personal computer (PC); requesting the portable terminal to perform the connection to the PC using a connecting mode appropriate for a characteristic of the executed program, wherein the connecting mode is one of connecting modes to the PC; and performing the connection to the PC using the connecting mode requested by the PC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Heung-Sik Shin, Sook-Kyung Choi, Jin-Hyuk Jun
  • Patent number: 8034474
    Abstract: Provided is a battery pack with a nondirectional terminal, which includes a terminal part electrically connected to a connector part provided on a battery pack mounting surface of a body of an electronic device. The terminal part includes a plurality of individual terminals that are respectively connected to individual connectors of the connector part and are symmetrically installed to constantly and smoothly supply power even if the battery pack is reversely mounted in the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Heung-Sik Shin
  • Patent number: 7636590
    Abstract: The portable communication terminal includes a body, a folder, a first hinge unit mounted on an upper surface of the body to rotatably connect the folder to the body, for providing a semi-automatic opening and closing force, a rotatable socket mounted on a bottom surface of the body, having a second hinge axis to be parallel with a first hinge axis, and rotatably connected to the body by a second hinge unit adjacent to the first hinge unit, and a power supply unit detachably attached to the rotatable socket in parallel, and rotating in a direction toward or away from the body while facing the bottom surface of the body, so that a free end of the power supply unit contacts the ground to slantingly support the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Heung-Sik Shin
  • Publication number: 20080153548
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for setting a computer connecting mode in a portable terminal. The method includes checking a program executed by a user in the PC when the portable terminal is connected to a personal computer (PC); requesting the portable terminal to perform the connection to the PC using a connecting mode appropriate for a characteristic of the executed program, wherein the connecting mode is one of connecting modes to the PC; and performing the connection to the PC using the connecting mode requested by the PC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Heung-Sik Shin, Sook-Kyung Choi, Jin-Hyuk Jun
  • Publication number: 20080032187
    Abstract: Provided is a battery pack with a nondirectional terminal, which includes a terminal part electrically connected to a connector part provided on a battery pack mounting surface of a body of an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Heung-Sik SHIN
  • Publication number: 20080012834
    Abstract: Provided is a key button of an electronic device including a liquid crystal display (LCD) module. The key button includes a case frame having an opening for displaying, wherein the opening is formed in a position in which an LCD module is installed; an LCD window formed of a transparent material to be installed in the opening of the case frame so as to close the opening and move in a predetermined direction; and switching devices installed in the case frame to perform corresponding functions according to the movement of the LCD window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Heung-Sik SHIN
  • Publication number: 20070191077
    Abstract: The portable communication terminal includes a body, a folder, a first hinge unit mounted on an upper surface of the body to rotatably connect the folder to the body, for providing a semi-automatic opening and closing force, a rotatable socket mounted on a bottom surface of the body, having a second hinge axis to be parallel with a first hinge axis, and rotatably connected to the body by a second hinge unit adjacent to the first hinge unit, and a power supply unit detachably attached to the rotatable socket in parallel, and rotating in a direction toward or away from the body while facing the bottom surface of the body, so that a free end of the power supply unit contacts the ground to slantingly support the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Heung-Sik Shin