Patents by Inventor Hyun-Chang Kang

Hyun-Chang Kang 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: 12262001
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image encoding method performed by an image encoding apparatus may comprise determining an intra-prediction mode of a current block, configuring a reference sample of intra prediction by using at least one of a neighbor pixel of the current block in a current picture and a pixel of a reference picture, and performing intra prediction for the current block based on the intra-prediction mode and the reference sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, University-Industry Cooperation Group of Kyung Hee University
    Inventors: Jung Won Kang, Hyun Suk Ko, Sung Chang Lim, Jin Ho Lee, Ha Hyun Lee, Dong San Jun, Seung Hyun Cho, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Soo Choi, Gwang Hoon Park, Tae Hyun Kim, Dae Young Lee
  • Publication number: 20250097430
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a video encoding and decoding method. A video decoding method for the same may include: obtaining granularity information; determining a sharing region based on the granularity information; and generating a prediction block of a current block by using motion information of the sharing region when the current block corresponds to the sharing region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Sung Chang LIM, Jung Won KANG, Hyun Suk KO, Jin Ho LEE, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250096365
    Abstract: A battery pack for a vehicle may include: a plurality of battery modules arranged on a plane; a lower case forming an accommodation space surrounding the lower and lateral portions of the plurality of battery modules; a pack cover coupled to the upper portion of the lower case so as to cover the upper portion of the accommodation space; a plurality of inner members provided in the accommodation space to separate the plurality of battery modules; and a heat blocker provided between the pack cover and the inner members so as to thermally isolate the battery modules separated by the inner members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hyun Chang Kang, Jeong Hun Seo, Ji Woong Jung, Yoon Hyuk Kang, Jun Ho Suh, Yong Hwan Choi, Jun Young Kang
  • Publication number: 20250097431
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus for performing intra prediction are provided. An image decoding method of the present invention comprises deriving an intra prediction mode for a current block, selecting at least one reconstructed sample line neighboring to the current block, constructing a reference sample using at least one reconstructed sample included in the at least one reconstructed sample line, and performing intra prediction for the current block based on the intra prediction mode and the reference sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Dong San JUN, Jin Ho LEE, Jung Won KANG, Hyun Suk KO, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250071268
    Abstract: An image decoding method and apparatus and an image encoding method and apparatus are discussed. The image decoding method can include deriving an intra prediction mode of a current block, deriving reference samples including left or upper reference samples for an intra prediction on the current block, and generating a predicted block by performing the intra prediction on the current block based on the intra prediction mode and the reference samples. Based on that the intra prediction mode of the current block is a DC mode and a height of the current block is equal to a width of the current block, the intra prediction of the current block is performed by using an average value of the left reference samples adjacent to a left boundary of the current block and the upper reference samples adjacent to an upper boundary of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Hyun Suk KO, Jung Won KANG, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250071266
    Abstract: An mage decoding method and apparatus and an image encoding method and apparatus are discussed. The image decoding method can include deriving an intra prediction mode of a current block, deriving reference samples being left or upper reference samples for an intra prediction on the current block, and generating a predicted block by performing the intra prediction on the current block based on the intra prediction mode and the reference samples. Based on that the intra prediction mode of the current block is a DC mode and a height of the current block is equal to a width of the current block, the intra prediction of the current block is performed by using an average value of the left reference samples adjacent to a left boundary of the current block and the upper reference samples adjacent to an upper boundary of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Hyun Suk KO, Jung Won KANG, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250071267
    Abstract: An image decoding method and apparatus and an image encoding method and apparatus are discussed. The image decoding method can include deriving an intra prediction mode of a current block, deriving reference samples including left or upper reference samples for an intra prediction on the current block, and generating a predicted block by performing the intra prediction on the current block based on the intra prediction mode and the reference samples. Based on that the intra prediction mode of the current block is a DC mode and a height of the current block is equal to a width of the current block, the intra prediction of the current block is performed by using an average value of the left reference samples adjacent to a left boundary of the current block and the upper reference samples adjacent to an upper boundary of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Hyun Suk KO, Jung Won KANG, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Patent number: 12237000
    Abstract: In a sense amplifier circuit, a first transistor is electrically connected between a first bitline and a first node, a first inverter includes a first input terminal and a first output terminal connected to the first node, and a second inverter includes a second input terminal connected to a second node and a second output terminal. A second transistor is electrically connected between the first output terminal and the second node, and a third transistor is electrically connected between the second output terminal and the first node. A precharge circuit transfers a first voltage to the first and second nodes during a first period, and transfers a second voltage higher than the first voltage to the first and second nodes during a second period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Changyoung Lee, Kyu-Chang Kang, Donghak Shin, Hyun-Chul Yoon
  • Publication number: 20250062481
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of overlapped battery cells and an insert panel inserted between the overlapped battery cells. The battery module further includes a top flange extended in an overlapping direction of the battery cells above the battery cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hyun Chang Kang, Ji Woong Jung, Yu Ri Oh, Jun Young Kang, Sun Keun Park, Byung Su Kim, In Gook Son
  • Publication number: 20250063161
    Abstract: An image decoding method can be performed by an image decoding apparatus. The image decoding method can include obtaining image information including prediction mode information for a current block, deriving a prediction mode of the current block based on the prediction mode information, deriving reference samples neighboring the current block, deriving prediction samples of the current block based on the prediction mode of the current block and the reference samples, and generating reconstructed samples of the current block based on the prediction samples. The reference samples include top reference samples of the current block and left reference samples of the current block. Further, whether a filtering is applied to the reference samples is determined based on the prediction mode of the current block and a size of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: LX SEMICON Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Jung Won KANG, Hyun Suk KO, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Hui Yong KIM
  • Patent number: 12231630
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an intra prediction method and apparatus. The image decoding method according to the present invention may comprise decoding information on intra prediction; and generating a prediction block by performing intra prediction for a current block based on the information on intra prediction. The information on intra prediction may include information on an intra prediction mode, and the intra prediction mode may include a curved intra prediction mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: LX SEMICON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Suk Ko, Jin Ho Lee, Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Dong San Jun, Seung Hyun Cho, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Soo Choi
  • Patent number: 12225189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an image encoding method and an image decoding method. The image decoding method includes partitioning a picture into a plurality of coding units, constructing a coding unit group including at least one coding unit of the plurality of coding units, obtaining coding information in units of one coding unit group, and decoding at least one coding unit of the plurality of coding units included in the coding unit group by using the obtained coding information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jung Won Kang, Sung Chang Lim, Hyun Suk Ko, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Dong San Jun, Seung Hyun Cho, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Soo Choi
  • Patent number: 12225240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. An image encoding method according to the present invention may comprise generating a transform block by performing at least one of transform and quantization; grouping at least one coefficient included in the transform block into at least one coefficient group (CG); scanning at least one coefficient included in the coefficient group; and encoding the at least one coefficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation of Sejong University
    Inventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Hyun Suk Ko, Jin Ho Lee, Dong San Jun, Ha Hyun Lee, Seung Hyun Cho, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Soo Choi, Yung Lyul Lee, Jun Woo Choi
  • Publication number: 20250047869
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus for performing template matching-based intra prediction are provided. An image decoding method may comprise deriving a first intra-prediction mode for a current block, generating a first intra-prediction block corresponding to the first intra-prediction mode, deriving a second intra-prediction mode for the current block, generating a second intra-prediction block corresponding to the second intra-prediction mode, and generating a final intra-prediction block by using a weighted sum of the first intra-prediction block and the second intra-prediction block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Dong San JUN, Sung Chang LIM, Jung Won KANG, Hyun Suk KO, Jin Ho LEE, Ha Hyun LEE, Hui Yong KIM
  • Publication number: 20250046245
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed that includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels configured to receive an initialization voltage through an initialization voltage line, a controller configured to output a voltage control signal for controlling a voltage level of the initialization voltage, and a power manager configured to provide the initialization voltage to the initialization voltage line, change the voltage level of the initialization voltage to an initialization level at or after a power-on time at which a power starts to be supplied and before a display-on time at which an image starts to be displayed based on the voltage control signal, and change the voltage level of the initialization voltage to a target level corresponding to a luminance of the image at or after the display-on time based on the power control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: HYOJUNG KIM, DEOK JUN CHOI, HYUN-CHANG KANG, YUNHEE KWAK, YOO-YOUNG PARK, Hyesun Sung, JI-HYEON SON, SEUNGBO SHIM, JEONG YONG LEE
  • Patent number: 12212742
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an intra prediction method and apparatus. The image decoding method according to the present invention may comprise decoding information on intra prediction; and generating a prediction block by performing intra prediction for a current block based on the information on intra prediction. The information on intra prediction may include information on an intra prediction mode, and the intra prediction mode may include a curved intra prediction mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Suk Ko, Jin Ho Lee, Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Dong San Jun, Seung Hyun Cho, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Soo Choi
  • Publication number: 20250030844
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus for predicting a second color component block using a first color component block are provided. An image decoding method of the present invention comprises deriving a prediction parameter using the first color component block, and predicting the second color component block using the derived prediction parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Hyun Suk KO, Jung Won KANG, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250030876
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus for performing intra prediction mode based intra prediction are provided. An image decoding method may comprise decoding an intra prediction mode of a current block, deriving at least one intra prediction mode from the decoded intra prediction mode of the current block, generating two or more intra prediction blocks using the intra prediction mode of the current block and the derived intra prediction mode, and generating an intra prediction block of the current block based on the two or more intra prediction blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Sung Chang LIM, Hyun Suk KO, Jung Won KANG, Jin Ho LEE, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Hui Yong KIM
  • Publication number: 20250030849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an intra prediction method and apparatus. The image decoding method according to the present invention may comprise decoding information on intra prediction; and generating a prediction block by performing intra prediction for a current block based on the information on intra prediction. The information on intra prediction may include information on an intra prediction mode, and the intra prediction mode may include a curved intra prediction mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Hyun Suk KO, Jin Ho LEE, Sung Chang LIM, Jung Won KANG, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250007067
    Abstract: A battery pack for a vehicle, includes a tray assembly; a plurality of battery modules arranged to form a planar grid in the tray assembly; and a pack cover coupled to an upper side of the tray assembly, and together with the tray assembly, forming a pack internal space to accommodate the battery modules therein, in which the battery modules arranged in the tray assembly includes first battery modules of which module outlets for discharging venting gas from insides thereof are formed in a longitudinal direction of the battery pack, and second battery modules of which module outlets are formed in a transverse direction, and the first battery module and the second battery module are alternately disposed inside the tray assembly to form the planar grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Hyun Chang KANG, Jeong Hun SEO, Ji Woong JUNG, Yoon Hyuk KANG, Jun Ho SUH, Yong Hwan CHOI, Jun Young KANG