Patents by Inventor Hyung-Chul Son

Hyung-Chul Son 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).

  • Method and apparatus for preventing screen off during automatic response system service in electronic device
    Patent number: 11115517
    Abstract: A method of avoiding screen off during an Automatic Response System (ARS) service is provided. The method includes enabling a proximity sensor in a call connection, detecting one of a first gesture and a second gesture during a call, and upon detecting the first gesture, disabling the proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bong-No Yoon, Chul-Jin Kim, Hyung-Chul Son, Hyun-Seok Oh, Young-Kwon Cho
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING SCREEN OFF DURING AUTOMATIC RESPONSE SYSTEM SERVICE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190306298
    Abstract: A method of avoiding screen off during an Automatic Response System (ARS) service is provided. The method includes enabling a proximity sensor in a call connection, detecting one of a first gesture and a second gesture during a call, and upon detecting the first gesture, disabling the proximity sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Bong-No YOON, Chul-Jin KIM, Hyung-Chul SON, Hyun-Seok OH, Young-Kwon CHO
  • Method and apparatus for preventing screen off during automatic response system service in electronic device
    Patent number: 10306044
    Abstract: A method of avoiding screen off during an Automatic Response System (ARS) service is provided. The method includes enabling a proximity sensor in a call connection, detecting one of a first gesture and a second gesture during a call, and upon detecting the first gesture, disabling the proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bong-No Yoon, Chul-Jin Kim, Hyung-Chul Son, Hyun-Seok Oh, Young-Kwon Cho
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING SCREEN OFF DURING AUTOMATIC RESPONSE SYSTEM SERVICE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170223166
    Abstract: A method of avoiding screen off during an Automatic Response System (ARS) service is provided. The method includes enabling a proximity sensor in a call connection, detecting one of a first gesture and a second gesture during a call, and upon detecting the first gesture, disabling the proximity sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Bong-No YOON, Chul-Jin KIM, Hyung-Chul SON, Hyun-Seok OH, Young-Kwon CHO
  • Method and apparatus for preventing screen off during automatic response system service in electronic device
    Patent number: 9628982
    Abstract: A method of avoiding screen off during an Automatic Response System (ARS) service is provided. The method includes enabling a proximity sensor in a call connection, detecting one of a first gesture and a second gesture during a call, and upon detecting the first gesture, disabling the proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bong-No Yoon, Chul-Jin Kim, Hyung-Chul Son, Hyun-Seok Oh, Young-Kwon Cho
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING SCREEN OFF DURING AUTOMATIC RESPONSE SYSTEM SERVICE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150319281
    Abstract: A method of avoiding screen off during an Automatic Response System (ARS) service is provided. The method includes enabling a proximity sensor in a call connection, detecting one of a first gesture and a second gesture during a call, and upon detecting the first gesture, disabling the proximity sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Bong-No YOON, Chul-Jin KIM, Hyung-Chul SON, Hyun-Seok OH, Young-Kwon CHO
  • Method and apparatus for preventing screen off during automatic response system service in electronic device
    Patent number: 9173086
    Abstract: A method of avoiding screen off during an Automatic Response System (ARS) service is provided. The method includes enabling a proximity sensor in a call connection, detecting one of a first gesture and a second gesture during a call, and upon detecting the first gesture, disabling the proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bong-No Yoon, Chul-Jin Kim, Hyung-Chul Son, Hyun-Seok Oh, Young-Kwon Cho
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING SCREEN OFF DURING AUTOMATIC RESPONSE SYSTEM SERVICE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140024356
    Abstract: A method of avoiding screen off during an Automatic Response System (ARS) service is provided. The method includes enabling a proximity sensor in a call connection, detecting one of a first gesture and a second gesture during a call, and upon detecting the first gesture, disabling the proximity sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Bong-No YOON, Chul-Jin KIM, Hyung-Chul SON, Hyun-Seok OH, Young-Kwon CHO
  • Apparatus and method for supporting assisted global positioning system during emergency service in a communication system
    Patent number: 7965233
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS) during emergency service in a communication system are provided. The system includes a client, an integration location server, and a dual mode Mobile Station (MS). The client requests MS location information for emergency service. The integration location server receives MS access information and sends a location information request. The dual mode MS receives the location request, activates a second communication modem, and performs an AGPS operation with the integration location server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyung-Chul Son, Tae-Ik Song, Ju-Young Jung
  • Method of acquiring initial GPS signal in broadcasting system and system using the method
    Patent number: 7719465
    Abstract: A system and method for acquiring an initial Global Positioning System (GPS) signal in a communication system including a terminal. The system includes an Assisted GPS (AGPS) server for generating Acquisition Assistance (AA) data distinguished according to an area based on a pre-set position of each service area, a transmitting station for broadcasting the generated AA data to terminals, and the terminals for acquiring an initial GPS signal by receiving the broadcasted AA data. In addition, the method includes the steps of generating AA data distinguished according to an area based on a pre-set position of each service area, broadcasting the generated AA data to terminals, and acquiring, by each of the terminals, a GPS signal by receiving the broadcasted AA data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyung-Chul Son, Hak-Ryoul Kim, Jae-Seung Yoon, Chan-Woo Park
  • METHOD OF ACQUIRING INITIAL GPS SIGNAL IN BROADCASTING SYSTEM AND SYSTEM USING THE METHOD
    Publication number: 20090267831
    Abstract: A system and method for acquiring an initial Global Positioning System (GPS) signal in a communication system including a terminal. The system includes an Assisted GPS (AGPS) server for generating Acquisition Assistance (AA) data distinguished according to an area based on a pre-set position of each service area, a transmitting station for broadcasting the generated AA data to terminals, and the terminals for acquiring an initial GPS signal by receiving the broadcasted AA data. In addition, the method includes the steps of generating AA data distinguished according to an area based on a pre-set position of each service area, broadcasting the generated AA data to terminals, and acquiring, by each of the terminals, a GPS signal by receiving the broadcasted AA data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Hyung-Chul Son, Hak-Ryoul Kim, Jae-Seung Yoon, Chan-Woo Park
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING ASSISTED GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM DURING EMERGENCY SERVICE IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090167600
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS) during emergency service in a communication system are provided. The system includes a client, an integration location server, and a dual mode Mobile Station (MS). The client requests MS location information for emergency service. The integration location server receives MS access information and sends a location information request. The dual mode MS receives the location request, activates a second communication modem, and performs an AGPS operation with the integration location server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyung-Chul Son, Tae-Ik Song, Ju-Young Jung