Patents by Inventor Hong Ki Kim

Hong Ki Kim 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: 8456525
    Abstract: Provided are an apparatus for controlling a digital image display apparatus having a tuner and a DVR system, and a method thereof. According to the apparatus, a visitor history is selectively stored only when a user is absent or a movement of a visitor is detected using the digital image display apparatus having the DVR system. Accordingly, not only unnecessary images are not stored, but also a function of an image display device is performed and simultaneously images transmitted from a movement shooting unit mounted separately from the digital image display apparatus can be selectively recorded in order to detect a movement of an object. Therefore, the image display apparatus can be more efficiently utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Chul Kim, Hong-Ki Kim, Han-Bok Song
  • Patent number: 8316312
    Abstract: A method, display system, computer software product for controlling an icon appearance are disclosed. A display controller of the display system displays an icon control window on a display screen of the display system for changing an icon appearance of the display system conveniently. The control window includes at least one sample icon for a user's preview, and the sample icon's appearance is automatically updated upon receiving inputs for a new icon appearance from a user. When the user is satisfied with the updated sample icon's appearance and enters an execution command, the display controller finally changes the icon appearance of the display system by changing corresponding display properties according to the user inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hong-Ki Kim, Seok-Hwa Jeong, Ju-Ho Yun
  • Patent number: 8154097
    Abstract: An image sensor and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The image sensor includes a substrate having a sensor array area and a peripheral circuit area a first insulating film structure formed on the peripheral circuit area and including a plurality of first multi-layer wiring lines and a second insulating film structure formed on the sensor array area and including a plurality of second multi-layer wiring lines. The uppermost-layer wiring line of the plurality of first multi-layer wiring lines is higher than that of the uppermost-layer wiring line of the plurality of second multi-layer wiring lines. The first insulating film structure includes an isotropic etch-stop layer, and the second insulating film structure does not include the isotropic etch-stop layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Ki Kim, Duck-Hyung Lee, Hyun-Pil Noh
  • Patent number: 8130432
    Abstract: Provided is a space scanner for a self-control moving object. The space scanner has a structure in which a reflective mirror is rotated and tilted. Thus, the space scanner can scan a moving object in horizontal and vertical directions to secure spatial-data, thereby performing a self-control movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Back Kue Lee, Gil Han Park, Hong Ki Kim
  • Patent number: 8107146
    Abstract: A Three Dimensional (3D) space scanner can obtain spatial data by scanning a mobile object not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction using a mirror that is driven to rotate as well as to tilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Eun Noh, Hong Ki Kim, Sang Youl Jeon, Back Kue Lee
  • Publication number: 20120013886
    Abstract: Provided is a distance measuring module including an imaging lens imaging an object, a light source part emitting reference light to the object through the imaging lens, and a light receiving part receiving reflected light reflected by the object and made incident thereupon through the imaging lens, wherein a distance from the object is measured on the basis of a time of flight of the reflected light having reached the light receiving part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Woo Park, Hong Ki Kim
  • Patent number: 8081299
    Abstract: A distance measuring apparatus according to an aspect of the invention may include: a light source irradiating reference light to measure a distance; a lower reflective mirror reflecting the reference light to irradiate the reference light onto a peripheral obstacle, and reflecting reflected light, rebounded from an obstacle, so that the reflected light moves in an opposite direction along the same optical path as the reference light; a sensor lens arranged above the lower reflective mirror, converting the reference light into parallel light beams and focusing the reflected light; an upper reflective mirror arranged above the sensor lens and switching an optical path of the reflected light; and an optical sensor receiving the reflected light having the optical path thereof switched by the upper reflective mirror, wherein the upper reflective mirror reflects back the reflected light, focused after passing through the sensor lens, in an opposite direction to a moving direction thereof so that a focus of the ref
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong Ki Kim, Joo Hong Kim, Dong Ik Shin, Jung Eun Noh, Back Kue Lee, Boris Kirillov
  • Patent number: 8072665
    Abstract: A three-dimensional space scanner is configured so that a reflecting mirror is rotated and tilted so as to scan a mobile object in a horizontal as well as vertical direction, thereby obtaining spatial data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Back Kue Lee, Gil Han Park, Hong Ki Kim, Kwang Youel Raa
  • Patent number: 8054520
    Abstract: A space scanner for an autonomous mobile device can obtain spatial data by scanning not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction of the mobile device using a mirror configured to rotate as well as to tilt and thereby can ensure autonomous driving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Eun Noh, Dong Ik Shin, Back Kue Lee, Hong Ki Kim
  • Publication number: 20110259004
    Abstract: Disclosed is a brake actuator unit capable of improving the pedal feeling. The brake actuator unit includes a housing, a master cylinder connected to one end of the housing and provided therein with first and second pistons arranged in parallel to each other, an operating fluid reservoir coupled to an upper portion of the master cylinder to store operating fluid, a simulator accommodated in the master cylinder to provide repulsive force of a pedal, an input shaft moving back and forth according to an operation of the pedal, a control plunger slidably moving back and forth together with the input shaft, first and second output shafts positioned corresponding to first and second pistons to move back and forth together with the control plunger, and a pedal displacement sensor connected to the input shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Seung Hyup BAE, Hong Ki Kim, Chang Bok Ko
  • Publication number: 20110163364
    Abstract: Image sensor, fabricating method thereof, and device comprising the image sensor are provided, which comprises a substrate in which a photoelectric transformation device is formed, an interconnection structure formed on the substrate and including multiple intermetal dielectric layers and multiple metal interconnections placed in the multiple intermetal dielectric layers, the interconnection structure defining a cavity aligned corresponding to the photoelectric transformation device, a moisture absorption barrier layer conformally formed on a top of the interconnection structure and in the cavity; and a light guide unit formed on the moisture absorption barrier layer and including light transmittance material filling the cavity, wherein the moisture absorption barrier layer is formed with a uniform thickness on both sides and a bottom of the cavity and on a top surface of the multiple intermetal dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hong-Ki Kim, Ho-Kyu Kang, June-Taeg Lee, Jae-Hee Choi
  • Publication number: 20110132703
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid brake system to perform a braking operation for a vehicle by generating hydraulic pressure in a master cylinder. The hybrid brake system includes an input shaft, a pedal simulator connected to the input shaft, a master cylinder provided therein with first and second pistons, an oil supply part supplying oil to the pedal simulator and the master cylinder, a power piston connected to the first piston, and a first chamber formed between the power piston and an inner surface of the master cylinder. The pedal simulator includes a simulation housing, a simulation rod provided at one end of the simulation housing, a second chamber formed at a lateral side of the first chamber to receive the simulation rod, and a boosting part communicated with the second chamber to generate the repulsive force as the brake pedal is pressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Hong Ki Kim, Chang Bok Ko, Seung Hyup Bae
  • Publication number: 20110128437
    Abstract: Provided are an image signal processing apparatus and a controlling method thereof. The image signal processing apparatus includes a signal decoder, an image signal processor, a display, a controller, a memory, and a power interface. The signal decoder decodes input signals, and the image signal processor processes signals decoded by the signal decoder so that they are outputable. The display outputs the signals processed by the image signal processor, and the controller allows a list of modules recognized by the connector to be displayed, and controls driving of the module selected by a user. The memory stores a program transmitted from the selected module, and the power interface supplies power to the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Sim Hong Lee, Min-Chul Kim, Myoung Hwa Ko, Hee Tae Yoo, Hong Ki Kim, Su-Zin Lee, Jae Hyun Park
  • Publication number: 20110126534
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid brake system equipped with a pedal simulator having a parallel structure. The hybrid brake system includes an input shaft connected to a brake pedal, a pedal simulator provided therein with a control plunger connected with the input shaft, a master cylinder communicating with the pedal simulator and provided therein with first and second pistons, an oil supply part supplying oil to the pedal simulator and the master cylinder, and a boosting part communicating with the pedal simulator and forming repulsive force when the brake pedal is stepped on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Chang Bok KO, Hong Ki Kim, Seung Hyup Bae
  • Patent number: 7921674
    Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing an optical waveguide, the method including: allowing a beam to be incident in an optical waveguide direction of an optical waveguide material; generating an optical soliton in the optical waveguide material by adjusting intensity of the incident beam according to the optical waveguide material; allowing the incident beam to be re-incident at an intensity higher than an intensity of the incident beam after checking generation of the optical soliton in the optical waveguide material; and increasing a refractive index of an optical soliton-generating area of the optical waveguide material by the re-incident beam to thereby form an optical waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong Ki Kim, Bae Kyun Kim, June Sik Park, Dong Hoon Kang, Sang Su Hong, Chang Yun Lee, Tak Gyum Kim
  • Patent number: 7889326
    Abstract: A distance measuring apparatus includes a light source unit generating reference light for distance measuring, a light receiving device receiving light reflected from an object to be measured, which has received the reference light, a mirror controlling a path of the reference light, and controlling a path of light, reflected from the object to be measured, toward the light receiving device, and a sensor lens focusing the light reflected from the mirror on the light receiving device. The sensor lens includes a lens portion refracting light, a flange portion provided around the circumference of the lens portion and including a coupling portion for fixing the sensor lens, and a light passing portion formed at the lens portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Ik Shin, Hong Ki Kim, Back Kue Lee, Young Su Yun
  • Patent number: 7869006
    Abstract: A laser measuring device maintains high responsivity irrespective of changes in surrounding environment, provides more correct measurement and long distance measurement due to reduced noise, and ensures the safety and reliability of a product. A first light emitter emits first wavelength light having a first wavelength. A second light emitter emits second wavelength light having a second wavelength, the second light emitter being arranged perpendicular to the first light emitter. An optical mirror allows one of the first wavelength light and the second wavelength light to pass but reflecting the other one. A first band pass filter for allows the first wavelength light to pass. A second band pass filter allows the second wavelength light to pass. A light receiver receives incident light, which arrives through one of the first and second band pass filters. A controller activates at least one of the first and second light emitters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignees: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd., Wooriro Optical Telecom
    Inventors: Hong Ki Kim, Chan Yong Park, Seung Won Lee, Sun Ki Min
  • Publication number: 20100325652
    Abstract: A method of performing data communication with a terminal and a receiver using the same enables viewing of a broadcast program and a video program of an external device outside the home. The method includes steps of receiving a control signal from a terminal via a network, the control signal including a request signal identifying a specific video program; processing, in response to the received control signal, the specific video program according to characteristic information of the terminal; and transmitting the processed video program to the terminal via the network. The characteristic information for the terminal may or may not be included in the control signal, since a system controller of the receiver may access a user information storage unit to retrieve terminal characteristic information indicating the appropriate format conversion for the terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Shim Hong Lee, Jae Hyun Park, Kyong Soo Hwang, Hee Ki Kim, Hong Ki Kim, Myoung Hwa Ko
  • Publication number: 20100245799
    Abstract: A distance measuring apparatus according to an aspect of the invention may include: a light source irradiating reference light to measure a distance; a lower reflective mirror reflecting the reference light to irradiate the reference light onto a peripheral obstacle, and reflecting reflected light, rebounded from an obstacle, so that the reflected light moves in an opposite direction along the same optical path as the reference light; a sensor lens arranged above the lower reflective mirror, converting the reference light into parallel light beams and focusing the reflected light; an upper reflective mirror arranged above the sensor lens and switching an optical path of the reflected light; and an optical sensor receiving the reflected light having the optical path thereof switched by the upper reflective mirror, wherein the upper reflective mirror reflects back the reflected light, focused after passing through the sensor lens, in an opposite direction to a moving direction thereof so that a focus of the ref
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Hong Ki KIM, Joo Hong KIM, Dong Ik SHIN, Jung Eun NOH, Back Kue LEE, Boris KIRILLOV
  • Patent number: D626963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hong-ki Kim