Patents by Inventor Hyun Chul Woo

Hyun Chul Woo 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: 11603021
    Abstract: Disclosed are a seat frame assembly and a method of manufacturing the same whereby adhesion of a reinforcing material attached to a seat frame is improved to secure rigidity of the seat frame and process speed is improved. According to one embodiment disclosed herein, seat frame assembly includes: a frame configured such that a portion of each of opposite sides is bent forward, and supporting an upper body of an occupant; and side members joined to the opposite sides of the frame, respectively, each of the side members including a groove formed in a surface being in close contact with the frame, wherein a portion of the frame that is surface-joined to each of the side members is provided with a protrusion inserted into the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Daechang Seat Co., Ltd—Dongtan
    Inventors: Chan Ki Cho, Hyun Chul Woo, Kyoung Min Cho, Hun Yeong Jun
  • Patent number: 11254247
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lumbar support assembly, wherein the inclination of a mat is controlled by upward and downward movement of a single nut, thereby making it possible to reducing weight and manufacturing cost of the assembly. According to one embodiment of disclosed herein, a lumbar support assembly includes: a mat having opposite sides that are rotatably connected to opposite sides of a seat frame, respectively; a driving unit coupled to the mat, and including a nut that is configured to be moved upward and downward; and a tension unit having first and second sides that are respectively coupled to the first and second sides of the seat frame, and coupled to the nut while surrounding a rear portion of the mat, wherein the nut allows the mat to be moved frontward or rearward by pulling or loosening the tension unit according to direction of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: DAECHANG SEAT CO., LTD-DONGTAN
    Inventors: Hun Yeong Jun, Hyun Chul Woo, Lyang Sun Kim, Jin Oh Kim, Chan Ki Cho
  • Publication number: 20210138944
    Abstract: Disclosed are a seat frame assembly and a method of manufacturing the same whereby adhesion of a reinforcing material attached to a seat frame is improved to secure rigidity of the seat frame and process speed is improved. According to one embodiment disclosed herein, seat frame assembly includes: a frame configured such that a portion of each of opposite sides is bent forward, and supporting an upper body of an occupant; and side members joined to the opposite sides of the frame, respectively, each of the side members including a groove formed in a surface being in close contact with the frame, wherein a portion of the frame that is surface-joined to each of the side members is provided with a protrusion inserted into the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Chan Ki Cho, Hyun Chul Woo, Kyoung Min Cho, Hun Yeong Jun
  • Patent number: 10949072
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a screen display in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a display unit, an input unit, a memory unit, a magnification identifying unit, and a controller. The display unit displays a screen display having a controlled magnification level. The input unit sets a zoom-in or zoom-out point on the screen display. The memory unit stores reference information for determining a zoom-in or zoom-out magnification level of the screen display. The magnification identifying unit measures a tilt of the portable terminal, and determines control or non-control of a magnification level of the screen display using the measured tilt. The controller controls the screen display according to the identified magnification level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-Chul Woo, Moon-Ki Huh, Jung-Sik Kim
  • Publication number: 20200376993
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lumbar support assembly, wherein the inclination of a mat is controlled by upward and downward movement of a single nut, thereby making it possible to reducing weight and manufacturing cost of the assembly. According to one embodiment of disclosed herein, a lumbar support assembly includes: a mat having opposite sides that are rotatably connected to opposite sides of a seat frame, respectively; a driving unit coupled to the mat, and including a nut that is configured to be moved upward and downward; and a tension unit having first and second sides that are respectively coupled to the first and second sides of the seat frame, and coupled to the nut while surrounding a rear portion of the mat, wherein the nut allows the mat to be moved frontward or rearward by pulling or loosening the tension unit according to direction of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Hun Yeong JUN, Hyun Chul WOO, Lyang Sun KIM, Jin Oh KIM, Chan Ki CHO
  • Patent number: 10848008
    Abstract: The disclosure disclosed herein provides a wireless power transmission device that wirelessly transmits power to electronic equipment coupled to a seat regardless of a position of the seat. According to an embodiment of the disclosure disclosed herein, a wireless power transmission device includes a power receiving unit coupled to a lower portion of a seat, and a power transmitting unit spaced apart from and below the power receiving unit, in which the power receiving unit is spaced apart from the power transmitting unit and slides into a moving direction of the seat, and the power receiving unit wirelessly receives power from the power transmitting unit and supplies power to electronic equipment installed in the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventors: Chan Ki Cho, Hyun Chul Woo
  • Publication number: 20200198500
    Abstract: A seat cushion extension device is provided which can slide a seat cushion via a single spring, and has high assembly efficiency and a low weight due to a simple structure. The seat cushion extension device includes: a base having first and second rack gears provided to face each other; a cushion part provided on an upper portion of the base to move forward/backward; a locking gear part combined with a shaft extending from the cushion part to the base and having a first gear provided to be engaged with the first and second rack gears; and a manipulation part combined with the cushion part to move forward/backward between the cushion part and the first gear, and having a protruding part provided on a lower surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Hyun Chul WOO, Jeong Soo KIM
  • Publication number: 20200117351
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a screen display in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a display unit, an input unit, a memory unit, a magnification identifying unit, and a controller. The display unit displays a screen display having a controlled magnification level. The input unit sets a zoom-in or zoom-out point on the screen display. The memory unit stores reference information for determining a zoom-in or zoom-out magnification level of the screen display. The magnification identifying unit measures a tilt of the portable terminal, and determines control or non-control of a magnification level of the screen display using the measured tilt. The controller controls the screen display according to the identified magnification level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Hyun-Chul WOO, Moon-Ki HUH, Jung-Sik KIM
  • Patent number: 10503380
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a screen display in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a display unit, an input unit, a memory unit, a magnification identifying unit, and a controller. The display unit displays a screen display having a controlled magnification level. The input unit sets a zoom-in or zoom-out point on the screen display. The memory unit stores reference information for determining a zoom-in or zoom-out magnification level of the screen display. The magnification identifying unit measures a tilt of the portable terminal, and determines control or non-control of a magnification level of the screen display using the measured tilt. The controller controls the screen display according to the identified magnification level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun-Chul Woo, Moon-Ki Huh, Jung-Sik Kim
  • Publication number: 20190260238
    Abstract: The disclosure disclosed herein provides a wireless power transmission device that wirelessly transmits power to electronic equipment coupled to a seat regardless of a position of the seat. According to an embodiment of the disclosure disclosed herein, a wireless power transmission device includes a power receiving unit coupled to a lower portion of a seat, and a power transmitting unit spaced apart from and below the power receiving unit, in which the power receiving unit is spaced apart from the power transmitting unit and slides into a moving direction of the seat, and the power receiving unit wirelessly receives power from the power transmitting unit and supplies power to electronic equipment installed in the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Chan Ki CHO, Hyun Chul WOO
  • Publication number: 20160077729
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a screen display in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a display unit, an input unit, a memory unit, a magnification identifying unit, and a controller. The display unit displays a screen display having a controlled magnification level. The input unit sets a zoom-in or zoom-out point on the screen display. The memory unit stores reference information for determining a zoom-in or zoom-out magnification level of the screen display. The magnification identifying unit measures a tilt of the portable terminal, and determines control or non-control of a magnification level of the screen display using the measured tilt. The controller controls the screen display according to the identified magnification level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Hyun-Chul Woo, Moon-Ki Huh, Jung-Sik Kim
  • Patent number: 9229631
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a screen display in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a display unit, an input unit, a memory unit, a magnification identifying unit, and a controller. The display unit displays a screen display having a controlled magnification level. The input unit sets a zoom-in or zoom-out point on the screen display. The memory unit stores reference information for determining a zoom-in or zoom-out magnification level of the screen display. The magnification identifying unit measures a tilt of the portable terminal, and determines control or non-control of a magnification level of the screen display using the measured tilt. The controller controls the screen display according to the identified magnification level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronic Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hyun-Chul Woo, Moon-Ki Huh, Jung-Sik Kim
  • Publication number: 20120169775
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a screen display in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a display unit, an input unit, a memory unit, a magnification identifying unit, and a controller. The display unit displays a screen display having a controlled magnification level. The input unit sets a zoom-in or zoom-out point on the screen display. The memory unit stores reference information for determining a zoom-in or zoom-out magnification level of the screen display. The magnification identifying unit measures a tilt of the portable terminal, and determines control or non-control of a magnification level of the screen display using the measured tilt. The controller controls the screen display according to the identified magnification level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun-Chul Woo, Moon-Ki Huh, Jung-Sik Kim
  • Publication number: 20110219323
    Abstract: A mobile device allows a letter input based on a cut or copy and paste technique. In a method for inputting a letter, the mobile device displays letters inputted by a user in a letter input window. The mobile device receives the selection of at least one of the displayed letters and the selection of a position in the letter input window. Then the mobile device moves and displays the selected at least one letter to the selected position. This letter input method is available for any types of the mobile devices regardless of being based on a touch screen or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Chul Woo, Dong Han Kang