Patents by Inventor Hyeong-Jun Kim

Hyeong-Jun 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: 10332366
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tactile information providing device. The tactile information providing device according to the present invention comprises a tactile transmission unit (1:10, 20) formed of a magneto-rheological elastomer (MRE) material, wherein the tactile transmission unit (1) provides tactile information through the transformation (10a-10d, 20a-20d) by an external magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seoung Hun Do, Hyeong Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20190164395
    Abstract: Provided is a tactile information supply module. The tactile information supply module includes a receiver for receiving message information from the outside, a controller for converting the message information into a tactile signal, and an operator for providing tactile information to a user based on the tactile signal, wherein the operator includes at least one tactile sensation provider comprising magnetic particles and a matrix material, and wherein the tactile sensation provider is transformed in response to an external magnetic field to provide the tactile information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Seoung Hun DO, Hyeong Jun KIM
  • Publication number: 20190129608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tactile message providing method and a tactile message providing device. Embodiments of the present invention provide a tactile message providing method for a tactile sense in a mobile communication terminal device, the method including: (a) driving a tactile message program; (b) receiving a tactile pattern; (c) converting the tactile pattern into a pattern signal; and (d) transmitting the pattern signal to a reception terminal device, wherein the tactile message program includes a tactile pattern input window or a tactile switch icon for switching a text input window to a tactile pattern input window, wherein the pattern signal is a signal capable of transmitting tactile information by operating a tactile delivery unit of the reception terminal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun KIM, Jong Hun LEE, Nam Seok KIM, Jeong Bum LEE
  • Patent number: 10255772
    Abstract: Provided is a tactile information supply module. The tactile information supply module includes a receiver for receiving message information from the outside, a controller for converting the message information into a tactile signal, and an operator for providing tactile information to a user based on the tactile signal, wherein the operator includes at least one tactile sensation provider comprising magnetic particles and a matrix material, and wherein the tactile sensation provider is transformed in response to an external magnetic field to provide the tactile information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seoung Hun Do, Hyeong Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20190094971
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a multi-directional actuating module capable of moving in various directions and capable of delivering various tactile senses such as knocking or rubbing as well as vibration by controlling at least one of the intensity, direction or frequency of a magnetic field generation unit. Further, the multidirectional actuating module according to one embodiment may comprise: a moving body capable of moving in at least two or more axial directions by means of an external magnetic field; a support for supporting the moving body so as to be movable; and at least two or more magnetic field generation units which are in the form of a coil to generate the magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun KIM, Jong Hun LEE, Nam Seok KIM, Myung Sun PARK, Ji Goo KANG
  • Publication number: 20190064925
    Abstract: A haptic device according to one embodiment can comprise: a database unit for storing acoustic information or receiving the acoustic information from an external device; a control unit for converting the acoustic information into an electrical signal according to a predetermined pattern; a driving unit for generating a motion signal on the basis of the electrical signal; and a transfer unit for transferring a patterned tactile signal to a user by means of the motion signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun KIM, Ji Goo KANG, Jong Hun LEE, Jeong Beom LEE, Jong Hyung JUNG
  • Patent number: 10204494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a haptic information provision device. The haptic information provision device (100) according to the present invention comprises: a receiver (120) for receiving external notification information; a controller (130) for converting the notification information to a haptic signal; and an operation unit (110) for transferring haptic information to a user according to the haptic signal, wherein the operation unit (110) includes a plurality of operation units (110a-110j), the respective operation units (110a-110j) operating in response to different notification information and thus transferring different haptic information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seoung Hun Do, Hyeong Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20190039092
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a tactile actuator can comprise: a housing having an accommodation space therein; a cap covering at least a portion of the accommodation space; a vibration unit disposed inside the accommodation space; an elastic member for connecting the housing and the vibration unit such that the vibration unit can vibrate with respect to the housing; a coil for forming a magnetic field to drive the vibration unit; and a control unit for determining any one driving mode on the basis of collected driving information from among a plurality of preset driving modes and determining, according to the driving mode, the characteristic of a current to be applied to the coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun KIM, Jong Hun LEE, Jeong Bum LEE, Ji Goo KANG, Jong Hyung JUNG
  • Publication number: 20180330583
    Abstract: Provided is a tactile information supply module. The tactile information supply module includes a receiver for receiving message information from the outside, a controller for converting the message information into a tactile signal, and an operator for providing tactile information to a user based on the tactile signal, wherein the operator includes at least one tactile sensation provider comprising magnetic particles and a matrix material, and wherein the tactile sensation provider is transformed in response to an external magnetic field to provide the tactile information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Seoung Hun DO, Hyeong Jun KIM
  • Publication number: 20180240313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tactile information providing device. The tactile information providing device according to the present invention comprises a tactile transmission unit (1:10, 20) formed of a magneto-rheological elastomer (MRE) material, wherein the tactile transmission unit (1) provides tactile information through the transformation (10a-10d, 20a-20d) by an external magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Seoung Hun DO, Hyeong Jun KIM
  • Patent number: 10049539
    Abstract: Provided is a tactile information supply module. The tactile information supply module includes a receiver for receiving message information from the outside, a controller for converting the message information into a tactile signal, and an operator for providing tactile information to a user based on the tactile signal, wherein the operator includes at least one tactile sensation provider comprising magnetic particles and a matrix material, and wherein the tactile sensation provider is transformed in response to an external magnetic field to provide the tactile information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seoung Hun Do, Hyeong Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20180168414
    Abstract: A robot cleaner is disclosed. The robot cleaner includes an infrared sensor including a light emitting device configured to output an infrared ray to a floor and a light receiving device configured to receive the infrared ray reflected from the floor and convert the received infrared ray into an electric signal and output the electric signal; and a processor configured to determine an output voltage of the electrical signal if the electrical signal is received from the infrared sensor, control a travel direction of the robot cleaner based on the output voltage and a predetermined first threshold voltage, and control a suction mode of the robot cleaner based on the output voltage and a predetermined second threshold voltage, wherein the second threshold voltage is higher than the first threshold voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Yong-keun JEE, Hyeong-hwan CHOI, Min-ji KIM, Jong-soon KIM, Hyeong-jun KIM
  • Patent number: 9965929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tactile information providing device. The tactile information providing device according to the present invention comprises a tactile transmission unit (1: 10, 20) formed of a magneto-rheological elastomer (MRE) material, wherein the tactile transmission unit (1) provides tactile information through the transformation (10a-10d, 20a-20d) by an external magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seoung Hun Do, Hyeong Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20180095538
    Abstract: Provided is a tactile supply device for transferring various types of tactile sensations to a user using tactile sensation providers that include magnetic particles. The tactile supply device includes tactile sensation providers made of magnetic particles and a matrix material, and a magnetic field generator for generating a magnetic field to transform the tactile sensation providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Seoung Hun DO, Hyeong Jun KIM
  • Patent number: 9870054
    Abstract: Provided is a tactile sensation supply device for transferring various types of tactile sensations to a user using tactile sensation providers that include magnetic particles. The tactile sensation supply device includes tactile sensation providers made of magnetic particles and a matrix material, and a magnetic field generator for generating a magnetic field to transform the tactile sensation providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seoung Hun Do, Hyeong Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20180009696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3D printer printhead, a 3D printer using the same, a method for manufacturing a molded product by using the 3D printer, a method for manufacturing an artificial tooth by using the 3D printer, and a method for manufacturing a machinable glass ceramic molded product by using the 3D printer, the 3D printer printhead comprising: an inlet through which glass wire, which is a raw material, is introduced; a heating means for heating the glass wire introduced through the inlet; a melting furnace for providing a space in which the glass wire is fused; and a nozzle connected to the lower part of the melting furnace so as to temporarily store the fused glass or discharge a targeted amount of the fused glass, wherein the melting furnace includes an exterior frame made from a heat resistant material and an interior frame having a crucible shape, and the interior frame is made from platinum (Pt), a Pt alloy or graphite, which have a low contact angle, or a material having a surface coated
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF CERAMIC ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventor: Hyeong Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20170372566
    Abstract: Provided is a tactile information supply module. The tactile information supply module includes a receiver for receiving message information from the outside, a controller for converting the message information into a tactile signal, and an operator for providing tactile information to a user based on the tactile signal, wherein the operator includes at least one tactile sensation provider comprising magnetic particles and a matrix material, and wherein the tactile sensation provider is transformed in response to an external magnetic field to provide the tactile information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Seoung Hun DO, Hyeong Jun KIM
  • Publication number: 20170372565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a haptic information provision device. The haptic information provision device (100) according to the present invention comprises: a receiver (120) for receiving external notification information; a controller (130) for converting the notification information to a haptic signal; and an operation unit (110) for transferring haptic information to a user according to the haptic signal, wherein the operation unit (110) includes a plurality of operation units (110a-110j), the respective operation units (110a-110j) operating in response to different notification information and thus transferring different haptic information to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seoung Hun DO, Hyeong Jun KIM
  • Publication number: 20170309140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic apparatus for providing a tactile sensation and, more particularly, to a magnetic apparatus for providing a user with tactile information, by means of changes in viscosity, rigidity and elasticity due to a magnetic field, by using a magnetorheological fluid or a magnetorheological elastiomer. A magnetic apparatus for providing a tactile sensation comprises a tactile sensation provider 110 having magnetic particles 101, wherein the tactile sensation provider 110 provides a user with tactile information by means of a change due to an external magnetic field that has been applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seoung Hun DO, Hyeong Jun KIM
  • Patent number: 9773389
    Abstract: Provided is a tactile information supply module. The tactile information supply module includes a receiver for receiving message information from the outside, a controller for converting the message information into a tactile signal, and an operator for providing tactile information to a user based on the tactile signal, wherein the operator includes at least one tactile sensation provider comprising magnetic particles and a matrix material, and wherein the tactile sensation provider is transformed in response to an external magnetic field to provide the tactile information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seoung Hun Do, Hyeong Jun Kim