Patents by Inventor Hyeonhoe KIM

Hyeonhoe 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: 12020498
    Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, a touch sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor disposed under the display, and a processor. The processor implements the method, including: detecting a user input to a fingerprint recognition region on the display that corresponds to a location of the fingerprint recognition sensor, using the touch sensor, executing fingerprint recognition on the user input using the fingerprint recognition sensor, and displaying a graphical effect on the display related to the user input while executing the fingerprint recognition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyungmin Kim, Sanghun Kwak, Bowon Kim, Hyeonho Kim, Jaemyoung Lee, Yeonjoo Jwa, Younghak Oh
  • Publication number: 20240112501
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a fingerprint sensor, a camera, and a processor operatively coupled to the fingerprint sensor and the camera. The processor may be configured to determine whether a plurality of biometric authentications are being performed when an input for performing user authentication is detected through the fingerprint sensor, stop user authentication using the camera if it is determined that the plurality of biometric authentications are being performed, and perform user authentication if a fingerprint image acquired through the fingerprint sensor matches a previously registered fingerprint image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Minchul KIM, Tanil KIM, Hyeonho KIM, Siwoo LEE, Jaejeong JANG
  • Publication number: 20240021022
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic device. The electronic device may include a display, a fingerprint sensor provided in an area of the display, and at least one processor. The at least one processor may receive a user input for fingerprint registration, based on the user input, control the display to display a first user interface displaying information to guide a position for a touch input based on a position of the fingerprint sensor at a first position on the display, and based on receiving a first touch on the first user interface, control the display to display a second user interface indicating a degree of a fingerprint recognition related to the first touch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mijung PARK, Hyeonho KIM, Soyoung PARK, Jinwook KANG, Yangsoo LEE, Hyemi LEE, Kangwook HER
  • Publication number: 20210382615
    Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, a touch sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor disposed under the display, and a processor. The processor implements the method, including: detecting a user input to a fingerprint recognition region on the display that corresponds to a location of the fingerprint recognition sensor, using the touch sensor, executing fingerprint recognition on the user input using the fingerprint recognition sensor, and displaying a graphical effect on the display related to the user input while executing the fingerprint recognition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Hyungmin KIM, Sanghun KWAK, Bowon KIM, Hyeonho KIM, Jaemyoung LEE, Yeonjoo JWA, Younghak OH
  • Publication number: 20210133422
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and an electronic device for displaying a graphical object for fingerprint input, comprising: a display including a touch panel; a fingerprint sensor formed on at least a part of an area of the display; and a processor, wherein the processor displays a graphical object in a first area which at least includes the at least a part of an area of the fingerprint sensor via the display; obtains fingerprint input through the fingerprint sensor and position information associated with the fingerprint input through the touch panel; and is configured to display the graphical object in a second area which at least includes the at least a part of an area on the basis of at least the position information, and thus when the electronic device obtains fingerprint information of a user, stores the touch information obtained through the touch panel together with the fingerprint information obtained through the fingerprint sensor, and in fingerprint authentication, preferen
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Siwoo LEE, Kwonseung SHIN, Jeongseob KIM, Yonggil HAN, Hyeonho KIM
  • Patent number: 10810292
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyeonho Kim, Kwonseung Shin, Siwoo Lee, Jeongseob Kim, Yonggil Han
  • Patent number: 10725578
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are an electronic device and method. The electronic device includes a touch screen, at least one fingerprint sensor disposed on the touch screen, and a processor implementing the method, including controlling the touch screen to display one or more graphic objects, detecting attribute information of at least one graphic object associated with a fingerprint sensor disposed on at least a part of the touch screen from among the one or more graphic objects, activating an area of the fingerprint sensor based on the attribute information, the activated area of the fingerprint sensor corresponding to the at least one graphic object, and acquiring fingerprint information through the activated area of the fingerprint sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Siwoo Lee, Kwonseung Shin, Jeongseob Kim, Yonggil Han, Hyeonho Kim
  • Patent number: 10558835
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a touch sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a display, and a processor. The display includes a display region having a fingerprint sensing region. The processor is configured to detect a touch input for the fingerprint sensing region by using the touch sensor, and to acquire touch information, corresponding to the touch input, on the display. In addition, the processor is configured to determine a graphic object for guiding acquisition of a user's fingerprint corresponding to the touch input through the fingerprint sensing region, based at least on the touch information. Also, the processor is configured to display the graphic object through the fingerprint sensing region of the display or proximity thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyeonho Kim, Jinwook Kang, Sangmin Bae, Piljoo Yoon, Haedong Lee, Yeunwook Lim, Yonggil Han
  • Publication number: 20180293370
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Hyeonho KIM, Kwonseung SHIN, Siwoo LEE, Jeongseob KIM, Yonggil HAN
  • Publication number: 20180224999
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are an electronic device and method. The electronic device includes a touch screen, at least one fingerprint sensor disposed on the touch screen, and a processor implementing the method, including controlling the touch screen to display one or more graphic objects, detecting attribute information of at least one graphic object associated with a fingerprint sensor disposed on at least a part of the touch screen from among the one or more graphic objects, activating an area of the fingerprint sensor based on the attribute information, the activated area of the fingerprint sensor corresponding to the at least one graphic object, and acquiring fingerprint information through the activated area of the fingerprint sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Siwoo LEE, Kwonseung SHIN, Jeongseob KIM, Yonggil HAN, Hyeonho KIM
  • Publication number: 20180150679
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of fingerprint recognition are provided. A fingerprint recognition method involves obtaining an input fingerprint image in response to a fingerprint input from a user, determining pressure information relating to a pressure applied by the user to input the fingerprint image, and recognizing the user based on the obtained input fingerprint image and the pressure information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyuhong KIM, Heekuk LEE, Hyeonho KIM, Haedong LEE
  • Publication number: 20180114047
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a touch sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a display, and a processor. The display includes a display region having a fingerprint sensing region. The processor is configured to detect a touch input for the fingerprint sensing region by using the touch sensor, and to acquire touch information, corresponding to the touch input, on the display. In addition, the processor is configured to determine a graphic object for guiding acquisition of a user's fingerprint corresponding to the touch input through the fingerprint sensing region, based at least on the touch information. Also, the processor is configured to display the graphic object through the fingerprint sensing region of the display or proximity thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Hyeonho KIM, Jinwook KANG, Sangmin BAE, Piljoo YOON, Haedong LEE, Yeunwook LIM, Yonggil HAN
  • Publication number: 20180101715
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a touch screen, a fingerprint recognition sensor disposed on a region of the touch screen, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify contextual information associated with a fingerprint input from the fingerprint sensor. When the contextual information satisfies a first condition, the processor is further configured to activate the fingerprint recognition sensor to operate in a first sensing mode and obtain fingerprint information from the fingerprint based on the first sensing mode. When the contextual information satisfies a second condition, the processor is further configured to activate the fingerprint recognition sensor to operate in a second sensing mode and obtain fingerprint information from the fingerprint based on the second sensing mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Siwoo LEE, Jeongseob KIM, Hyeonho KIM, Yonggil HAN
  • Publication number: 20130103199
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surgical robot control apparatus, in which a control stick member is connected to an upper surface of a base member, pivots and rotates around a connection portion, and is provided with a rotary button control member, a mode switching button member, and a control member which can be operated with the thumb Thus, the surgical robot control apparatus can realize multiple functions. A surgeon can grasp the control stick member to easily control operation of a surgical robot and can perform other work using the other hand. Thereby, when performing surgery, the surgical robot control apparatus remarkably reduces the fatigue of the surgeon, thereby providing a surgical environment that is convenient and safe and provides maximized efficiency. Further, the surgical robot control apparatus can increase the safety of a patient using a safety device based on a buttons and software while performing surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sungwan KIM, Youdan KIM, Hyeonhoe KIM, Hee Chan KIM, Chan Gook PARK, Choonghee LEE, Chiwon LEE, Yong Hyun PARK, Seungwoo NOH, Chiyul YOON