Patents by Inventor Jae Wook Shim

Jae Wook Shim 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: 11723596
    Abstract: A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ka Ram Choi, Hyo Sun Hwang, Jin Young Park, Jae Wook Shim, So Young Lee, Sang Kon Bae, Eui Seok Shin
  • Publication number: 20230165528
    Abstract: A wearable device includes a wearable device main body, a sensor part configured to contact a skin surface of a user of the wearable device, and measure a bio-signal of the user, and a shock absorber that is interposed between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to mechanically connect the wearable device main body and the sensor part, and that is configured to reduce motion transmission between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to permit the wearable device main body to move independently from the sensor part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Wook Shim, Hyun Seok Moon, Hyeong Seok Jang
  • Patent number: 11576611
    Abstract: A wearable device includes a wearable device main body, a sensor part configured to contact a skin surface of a user of the wearable device, and measure a bio-signal of the user, and a shock absorber that is interposed between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to mechanically connect the wearable device main body and the sensor part, and that is configured to reduce motion transmission between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to permit the wearable device main body to move independently from the sensor part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Wook Shim, Hyun Seok Moon, Hyeong Seok Jang
  • Patent number: 11564599
    Abstract: A apparatus for obtaining an individualized unit spectrum includes: a spectrum obtainer configured to obtain a first biological spectrum from a subject at a first measurement time, and obtain a second biological spectrum from the subject at a second measurement time; and a processor configured to extract the individualized unit spectrum from the first biological spectrum and the second biological spectrum, based on a predetermined unit spectrum of a target component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: So Young Lee, Sang Kon Bae, Jae Wook Shim
  • Patent number: 11363959
    Abstract: A bio-signal measuring apparatus includes an optical sensor including a photodetector and a light source array disposed around the photodetector, a first electrode disposed between the photodetector and the light source array, and a second electrode disposed on an outer periphery of the light source array. The bio-signal measuring apparatus further includes an impedance measurer configured to measure an impedance of an object, using the first electrode and the second electrode, and a processor configured to determine a contact state between the object and the optical sensor, based on the measured impedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Seok Moon, Seung Jun Lee, Jae Wook Shim, Hyeong Seok Jang
  • Publication number: 20220061755
    Abstract: A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ka Ram CHOI, Hyo Sun HWANG, Jin Young PARK, Jae Wook SHIM, So Young LEE, Sang Kon BAE, Eui Seok SHIN
  • Patent number: 11204276
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for analyzing a component of an object are provided. The apparatus includes an image sensor including an optical module, and the optical module includes a light source configured to emit a source light, a first detector configured to detect a first light that is scattered or reflected from the object on which the emitted source light is incident, and a second detector configured to detect a second light that is emitted by the light source but is not incident on the object. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to calculate a scattering coefficient and an absorption coefficient, based on the detected first light and the detected second light, and analyze the component of the object, based on the calculated scattering coefficient and the calculated absorption coefficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Seok Jang, Hyun Seok Moon, Jae Wook Shim, Kun Sun Eom, Myoung Hoon Jung
  • Patent number: 11199492
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a spectrum includes a light source array configured to emit light towards an object, a photodetector configured to detect light reflected by the object; and a processor configured to measure, using the light source array and the photodetector, a plurality of temperature correction spectra based on a temperature change of the light source array, obtain a light source temperature drift vector by analyzing the measured plurality of temperature correction spectra, measure, using the light source array and the photodetector, an analysis spectrum by using the light source array and the photodetector, and adjust the measured analysis spectrum to reduce an effect of the temperature change of the light source array by using the obtained light source temperature drift vector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Seok Jang, Jae Wook Shim, Hyun Seok Moon, Kun Sun Eom, Jun Ho Lee, Myoung Hoon Jung
  • Patent number: 11197635
    Abstract: A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ka Ram Choi, Hyo Sun Hwang, Jin Young Park, Jae Wook Shim, So Young Lee, Sang Kon Bae, Eui Seok Shin
  • Patent number: 11181468
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus configured to analyze a component of an object, the apparatus including a signal detection sensor including a light source configured to emit light to the object, a detector configured to detect a signal of light scattered or reflected from the object, an ultrasonic generator configured to transmit an ultrasonic wave toward the object at irregular ultrasonic transmission time intervals to modulate a frequency of the light emitted to the object, and a controller configured to control the ultrasonic transmission time intervals of the ultrasonic generator to be irregular, and a processor configured to control the signal detection sensor and analyze the component of the object based on the signal of light detected by the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Wook Shim, Hyun Seok Moon, Jong Keun Song
  • Publication number: 20210255092
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus configured to analyze a component of an object, the apparatus including a signal detection sensor including a light source configured to emit light to the object, a detector configured to detect a signal of light scattered or reflected from the object, an ultrasonic generator configured to transmit an ultrasonic wave toward the object at irregular ultrasonic transmission time intervals to modulate a frequency of the light emitted to the object, and a controller configured to control the ultrasonic transmission time intervals of the ultrasonic generator to be irregular, and a processor configured to control the signal detection sensor and analyze the component of the object based on the signal of light detected by the detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Wook SHIM, Hyun Seok MOON, Jong Keun SONG
  • Publication number: 20200340917
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for analyzing a component of an object are provided. The apparatus includes an image sensor including an optical module, and the optical module includes a light source configured to emit a source light, a first detector configured to detect a first light that is scattered or reflected from the object on which the emitted source light is incident, and a second detector configured to detect a second light that is emitted by the light source but is not incident on the object. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to calculate a scattering coefficient and an absorption coefficient, based on the detected first light and the detected second light, and analyze the component of the object, based on the calculated scattering coefficient and the calculated absorption coefficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Seok JANG, Hyun Seok Moon, Jae Wook Shim, Kun Sun Eom, Myoung Hoon Jung
  • Patent number: 10756554
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for charging a wearable device is provided. The apparatus for charging a wearable device may include a power receiver disposed in the wearable device and configured to receive power and supply the power to the wearable device; a connector configured to comprise a first magnet and a magnetic member, wherein the first magnet is electrically connected to the power receiver through the magnetic member while the first magnet is attached to the power receiver by a first magnetic force; and a power supply configured to supply the power to the power receiver via the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Wook Shim, Byung Hoon Ko, Jong Han Kim, Jong Wook Lee
  • Patent number: 10739195
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for analyzing a component of an object are provided. The apparatus includes an image sensor including an optical module, and the optical module includes a light source configured to emit a source light, a first detector configured to detect a first light that is scattered or reflected from the object on which the emitted source light is incident, and a second detector configured to detect a second light that is emitted by the light source but is not incident on the object. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to calculate a scattering coefficient and an absorption coefficient, based on the detected first light and the detected second light, and analyze the component of the object, based on the calculated scattering coefficient and the calculated absorption coefficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Seok Jang, Hyun Seok Moon, Jae Wook Shim, Kun Sun Eom, Myoung Hoon Jung
  • Publication number: 20200158629
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a spectrum includes a light source array configured to emit light towards an object, a photodetector configured to detect light reflected by the object; and a processor configured to measure, using the light source array and the photodetector, a plurality of temperature correction spectra based on a temperature change of the light source array, obtain a light source temperature drift vector by analyzing the measured plurality of temperature correction spectra, measure, using the light source array and the photodetector, an analysis spectrum by using the light source array and the photodetector, and adjust the measured analysis spectrum to reduce an effect of the temperature change of the light source array by using the obtained light source temperature drift vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Seok JANG, Jae Wook SHIM, Hyun Seok MOON, Kun Sun EOM, Jun Ho LEE, Myoung Hoon JUNG
  • Publication number: 20200138373
    Abstract: A wearable device includes a wearable device main body, a sensor part configured to contact a skin surface of a user of the wearable device, and measure a bio-signal of the user, and a shock absorber that is interposed between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to mechanically connect the wearable device main body and the sensor part, and that is configured to reduce motion transmission between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to permit the wearable device main body to move independently from the sensor part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Wook SHIM, Hyun Seok MOON, Hyeong Seok JANG
  • Patent number: 10585035
    Abstract: Provided is a spectrometer. The spectrometer includes: a light source part configured to emit light of a plurality of wavelengths onto an object; a detector configured to detect an optical signal of each of the plurality of wavelengths as reflected from the object; a controller configured to set an amplification gain for each of the plurality of wavelengths according to photoreaction properties of the object; and an amplifier configured to amplify an output signal of the detector by using the set amplification gain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Wook Shim, Hyo Sun Hwang, Hyun Seok Moon, Hyeong Seok Jang
  • Publication number: 20200041342
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for analyzing a component of an object are provided. The apparatus includes an image sensor including an optical module, and the optical module includes a light source configured to emit a source light, a first detector configured to detect a first light that is scattered or reflected from the object on which the emitted source light is incident, and a second detector configured to detect a second light that is emitted by the light source but is not incident on the object. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to calculate a scattering coefficient and an absorption coefficient, based on the detected first light and the detected second light, and analyze the component of the object, based on the calculated scattering coefficient and the calculated absorption coefficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Seok Jang, Hyun Seok Moon, Jae Wook Shim, Kun Sun Eom, Myoung Hoon Jung
  • Patent number: 10551312
    Abstract: An optical sensor includes light sources configured to emit light, a substrate on which the light sources are mounted, the substrate comprising holes in regions on which the light sources are mounted, and a first photodetector configured to receive a first light emitted from a front surface of each of the light sources, the first light being reflected or scattered from an object. The optical sensor further includes at least one second photodetector configured to receive a second light emitted from a rear surface of each of the light sources, the second light passing through the holes corresponding to the light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Seok Jang, Jae Wook Shim, Hyun Seok Moon, Hyo Sun Hwang
  • Publication number: 20200029870
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a biosignal are provided. The apparatus may include an optical sensor configured to emit light in a measurement region to an object of interest, and receive an optical signal reflected from the object of interest. The apparatus may include a bioelectrical impedance sensor configured to measure a depth-specific bioelectrical impedance in the measurement region of the optical sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Myoung Hoon JUNG, Kun Sun Eom, Hyun Seok Moon, Jae Wook Shim, Hyeong Seok Jang