Patents by Inventor Ill-Soo Kim

Ill-Soo 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: 11827098
    Abstract: A camera monitor system for responding to an amount of light includes: a sensor unit configured to measure an amount of external light of a vehicle; a camera unit configured to capture an image of an outside of the vehicle; a display unit comprising a first display layer configured to display the image of the outside, captured by the camera unit, and a second display layer configured to display at least one icon at least partially overlapping the first display layer; and a controller configured to set luminance of the first display layer in response to the amount of external light received from the sensor unit and to change transparency of the icon of the second display layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, SL MIRRORTECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chang Woo Sohn, Ill Soo Kim, Choon Gi Jung, Young Nam Shin, Dong Gun Yeo, Hyung Sik Yoon, Young Hoon Lee, Dae Man Son, Jin Woo Kim, Yong Hwan Kim, Hyun Seok Song
  • Publication number: 20220324324
    Abstract: A camera monitor system for responding to an amount of light includes: a sensor unit configured to measure an amount of external light of a vehicle; a camera unit configured to capture an image of an outside of the vehicle; a display unit comprising a first display layer configured to display the image of the outside, captured by the camera unit, and a second display layer configured to display at least one icon at least partially overlapping the first display layer; and a controller configured to set luminance of the first display layer in response to the amount of external light received from the sensor unit and to change transparency of the icon of the second display layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, SL MIRRORTECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chang Woo Sohn, Ill Soo Kim, Choon Gi Jung, Young Nam Shin, Dong Gun Yeo, Hyung Sik Yoon, Young Hoon Lee, Dae Man Son, Jin Woo Kim, Yong Hwan Kim, Hyun Seok Song
  • Patent number: 11364880
    Abstract: A vehicle which contributes to safe autonomous driving by washing the sensor provided in the vehicle by efficiently using a limited capacity washing solution, and a control method thereof. The vehicle includes: a first sensor; a second sensor; a driving device including at least one motor and configured to operate to clean the first sensor and the second sensor; and a controller configured to control the driving device to first wash the first sensor prior to the second sensor based on predetermined rank information when is the controller determines that at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor is contaminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Suhak Gwon, June Soo Park, Byung Seob Yu, Ill Soo Kim, Jae Hong Choi
  • Publication number: 20210170994
    Abstract: A vehicle which contributes to safe autonomous driving by washing the sensor provided in the vehicle by efficiently using a limited capacity washing solution, and a control method thereof. The vehicle includes: a first sensor; a second sensor; a driving device including at least one motor and configured to operate to clean the first sensor and the second sensor; and a controller configured to control the driving device to first wash the first sensor prior to the second sensor based on predetermined rank information when is the controller determines that at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor is contaminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Suhak Gwon, June Soo Park, Byung Seob Yu, Ill Soo Kim, Jae Hong Choi
  • Patent number: 9511713
    Abstract: A side view mirror having a rotatable housing comprises a cover plate mounted on an exterior of a vehicle body, wherein an inside and outside of the cover plate are divided based on the vehicle body. A stay includes a lever disposed at an inner side of the cover plate. An up/down/left/right angle adjusting part is integrated with a connection bar, connected to the lever through the connection bar, and configured to be movable in up/down and left/right directions with respect to an outer surface of the cover plate. A folding supporting part is integrated with the up/down/left/right angle adjusting part at the outer surface of the up/down/left/right angle adjusting part and connected to the mirror-integrated housing. A mirror-integrated housing is foldably or unfoldably coupled with the folding supporting part, and an angle of the mirror-integrated housing is adjusted in up/down and left/right directions by the up/down/left/right angle adjusting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, SMR Poong Jeong Automotive Mirrors Korea Ltd.
    Inventors: Ill Soo Kim, Jong Sik Bae, Chan Mook Choi, Chang Seok Lee, Dong Young Jang, Kyoung Joon Lee, Myung Ho Jung
  • Publication number: 20150098144
    Abstract: A side view mirror having a rotatable housing comprises a cover plate mounted on an exterior of a vehicle body, wherein an inside and outside of the cover plate are divided based on the vehicle body. A stay includes a lever disposed at an inner side of the cover plate. An up/down/left/right angle adjusting part is integrated with a connection bar, connected to the lever through the connection bar, and configured to be movable in up/down and left/right directions with respect to an outer surface of the cover plate. A folding supporting part is integrated with the up/down/left/right angle adjusting part at the outer surface of the up/down/left/right angle adjusting part and connected to the mirror-integrated housing. A mirror-integrated housing is foldably or unfoldably coupled with the folding supporting part, and an angle of the mirror-integrated housing is adjusted in up/down and left/right directions by the up/down/left/right angle adjusting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Ill Soo KIM, Jong Sik BAE, Chan Mook CHOI, Chang Seok LEE, Dong Young JANG, Kyoung Joon LEE, Myung Ho JUNG
  • Patent number: 8375504
    Abstract: A wiper blade for a vehicle may include a secondary lever including a lever rivet hole, an adapter including a guide rib formed in the longitudinal direction thereof, a locking projection formed at the rear thereof, and an adapter rivet hole, a primary cover including a guide groove formed in the longitudinal direction thereof and into which the guide rib of the adapter is inserted, and a locking groove into which the locking projection of the adapter is inserted, and a hinge member penetrating the lever rivet hole and the adapter rivet hole and pivotally coupling the adapter and secondary lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, KCW Corporation
    Inventors: Ill Soo Kim, Chang Ky Kang, Chang Oan Woo, Jong Heon Lee, Jae Hyuck An
  • Publication number: 20110083295
    Abstract: A wiper blade for a vehicle may include a secondary lever including a lever rivet hole, an adapter including a guide rib formed in the longitudinal direction thereof, a locking projection formed at the rear thereof, and an adapter rivet hole, a primary cover including a guide groove formed in the longitudinal direction thereof and into which the guide rib of the adapter is inserted, and a locking groove into which the locking projection of the adapter is inserted, and a hinge member penetrating the lever rivet hole and the adapter rivet hole and pivotally coupling the adapter and secondary lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, KCW Corporation
    Inventors: Ill Soo KIM, Chang Ky Kang, Chang Oan Woo, Jong Heon Lee, Jae Hyuck An
  • Patent number: 7318246
    Abstract: The present invention includes clips elements that are advantageously employed with vehicle wiper blades. Particularly preferred clip elements may comprise a clip body inserted into a tip of a wiper blade, and a latching cover rotatably installed at the clip body. In preferred aspects, the latching cover can be releasably secured to the clip body and can prevent the clip body from being withdrawn from the tip of a wiper blade during a secured state. When a user rotates the latching cover after releasing the latching cover from the clip body, the overall clip can easily be detached from the tip of the blade, thereby enabling economical part replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Ill-Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20060107485
    Abstract: The present invention includes clips elements that are advantageously employed with vehicle wiper blades. Particularly preferred clip elements may comprise a clip body inserted into a tip of a wiper blade, and a latching cover rotatably installed at the clip body. In preferred aspects, the latching cover can be releasably secured to the clip body and can prevent the clip body from being withdrawn from the tip of a wiper blade during a secured state. When a user rotates the latching cover after releasing the latching cover from the clip body, the overall clip can easily be detached from the tip of the blade, thereby enabling economical part replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Ill-Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 6958585
    Abstract: A windshield wiper system activated by sensing rainwater via a rain sensor placed inside the wiping pattern when a multifunction switch lever is in automatic mode. A rain sensor module activates a relay for low speeds and/or a relay for high speeds depending on the detected amount of rainwater. A first voltage detecting means detects battery voltage, a second voltage detecting means detects voltage of an automatic signal, and a microcomputer adjusts the sensitivity of the rain sensor based on a voltage ratio of the automatic signal voltage and the battery voltage. A reformed wiring structure connects the multifunction switch and the rain sensor module, which contributes to a reduction of the weight and cost of the wiring harness. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is not affected by a voltage change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Ill-Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20050007054
    Abstract: A windshield wiper system activated by sensing rainwater via a rain sensor placed inside the wiping pattern when a multifunction switch lever is in automatic mode. A rain sensor module activates a relay for low speeds and/or a relay for high speeds depending on the detected amount of rainwater. A first voltage detecting means detects battery voltage, a second voltage detecting means detects voltage of an automatic signal, and a microcomputer adjusts the sensitivity of the rain sensor based on a voltage ratio of the automatic signal voltage and the battery voltage. A reformed wiring structure connects the multifunction switch and the rain sensor module, which contributes to a reduction of the weight and cost of the wiring harness. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is not affected by a voltage change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventor: Ill-Soo Kim