Patents by Inventor Jin-Ho Lim

Jin-Ho Lim 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).

  • Publication number: 20260120648
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display panel including a pixel; a light emitting diode and a plurality of transistors electrically connected to the light emitting diode, in the pixel; and a gate driving circuit including a stage that outputs a gate signal to one of the plurality of transistors, wherein the stage includes: a pull-up transistor and a pull-down transistor, a gate electrode of the pull-up transistor and a gate electrode of the pull-down transistor respectively connected to a Q node and a QB node; a transfer transistor connected between the Q node and a Q2 node; and a reset circuit connected to the Q node or the Q2 node, wherein the reset circuit includes an N-type reset transistor receiving a gate high voltage, and a P-type auxiliary transistor connected between the N-type reset transistor and the Q node or the Q2 node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2025
    Publication date: April 30, 2026
    Applicant: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Soon-Sung AHN, Jin-Ho LIM
  • Patent number: 11244422
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus is disclosed. The image processing apparatus includes a storage unit; a transceiver; and a processor for controlling the storage unit to store an input frame including a plurality of image areas having preset arrangement attributes and metadata including the preset arrangement attributes, control the transceiver to receive viewing angle information, and control the transceiver to transmit the metadata and image data of at least one image region corresponding to the viewing angle information among the plurality of image regions by using at least one of the plurality of transmission channels matched with the plurality of image regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Inventors: Il-Hoe Jung, In-Su Yu, Jin-Ho Lim, Byung-Po Choi, Yoon-Joo Kim, Byung-Hyun Ahn, Jae-Eun Yang, Dong-Hyun Yeom
  • Patent number: 11017598
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus is disclosed. The image processing apparatus comprises: a receiver configured to receive an input frame including a plurality of image regions, corresponding to a plurality of faces of a three-dimensional polyhedron, and metadata; and a processor configured to render an output frame including at least one a part of the input frame, on the basis of padding information included in the metadata. Here, the processor may be configured to identify, on the basis of the padding information, a padding region included in at least one of the plurality of image regions, and render, on the basis of the determined padding region, a boundary between at least one face of the plurality of faces and another face of the plurality of faces adjoining the at least one face of the polyhedron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung-Po Choi, In-Su Yu, Jin-Ho Lim, Il-Hoe Jung, David Bernardino Martins Sena, Frederic Garnier, Yoon-Joo Kim, Jung-Eun Lee
  • Publication number: 20200388002
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus is disclosed. The image processing apparatus includes a storage unit; a transceiver; and a processor for controlling the storage unit to store an input frame including a plurality of image areas having preset arrangement attributes and metadata including the preset arrangement attributes, control the transceiver to receive viewing angle information, and control the transceiver to transmit the metadata and image data of at least one image region corresponding to the viewing angle information among the plurality of image regions by using at least one of the plurality of transmission channels matched with the plurality of image regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Il-Hoe JUNG, In-Su YU, Jin-Ho LIM, Byung-Po CHOI, Yoon-Joo KIM, Byung-Hyun AHN, Jae-Eun YANG, Dong-Hyun YEOM
  • Patent number: 10692274
    Abstract: An image processing method and apparatus are provided. The image processing apparatus includes an interface configured to output an input frame and metadata including type information and subtype information; and a rendering unit configured to: determine a type of a polyhedron included in an output frame based on the type information, determine attributes of arrangement of a plurality of areas included in the input frame based on the subtype information, and render the output frame by mapping each of the plurality of areas to corresponding faces of the polyhedron, based on the attributes of arrangement of the plurality of areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jin-Ho Lim, In-Su Yu, Il-Hoe Jung, Byung-Po Choi, Sang-Won Chae, Jung-Eun Lee, Cheol-Ho Cheong
  • Publication number: 20200058165
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus is disclosed. The image processing apparatus comprises: a receiver configured to receive an input frame including a plurality of image regions, corresponding to a plurality of faces of a three-dimensional polyhedron, and metadata; and a processor configured to render an output frame including at least one a part of the input frame, on the basis of padding information included in the metadata. Here, the processor may be configured to identify, on the basis of the padding information, a padding region included in at least one of the plurality of image regions, and render, on the basis of the determined padding region, a boundary between at least one face of the plurality of faces and another face of the plurality of faces adjoining the at least one face of the polyhedron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung-Po CHOI, In-Su YU, Jin-Ho LIM, Il-Hoe JUNG, David Bernardino Martins SENA, Frederic GARNIER, Yoon-Joo KIM, Jung-Eun LEE
  • Patent number: 10561027
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a display for data input/output, a bent display having a bent face formed by bending at least portion of a flat-type display and on which a mounted component is exposed, to provide a unique user experience, pleasing aesthetics, increased user function and improved grip capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Yong-Hwa Kim, Song Hee Jung, Sangyong Eom, Jin-Ho Lim, Dong-Il Son, Byounguk Yoon
  • Patent number: 10182134
    Abstract: An electronic device and its operating method are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jin-Ho Lim, Yong-Hwa Kim, Sangyong Eom, Song Hee Jung, Gyun Heo, Dong-Il Son, Byounguk Yoon
  • Patent number: 10145597
    Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner including a plurality of indoor units and one outdoor unit connected to the plurality of indoor units to be operated as a cooling cycle or a heating cycle is provided. The indoor unit includes: a communicator receiving setting information for performing air conditioning in a room from a control terminal apparatus; and a controller determining whether the received setting information is valid setting information applicable to the indoor unit depending on whether the air conditioner is operated as the cooling cycle or the heating cycle and setting the setting information in the indoor unit depending on the determination result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-hun Hur, In-jung Baek, Jin-ho Lim, Min-gyu Kim, Yun-nam Kim
  • Publication number: 20180249584
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a display for data input/output, a bent display having a bent face formed by bending at least portion of a flat-type display and on which a mounted component is exposed, to provide a unique user experience, pleasing aesthetics, increased user function and improved grip capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Yong-Hwa Kim, Song Hee Jung, Sangyong Eom, Jin-Ho Lim, Dong-Il Son, Byounguk Yoon
  • Publication number: 20180183912
    Abstract: An electronic device and its operating method are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Jin-Ho LIM, Yong-Hwa KIM, Sangyong EOM, Song Hee JUNG, Gyun HEO, Dong-II Son, Byounguk Yoon
  • Publication number: 20170358126
    Abstract: An image processing method and apparatus are provided. The image processing apparatus includes an interface configured to output an input frame and metadata including type information and subtype information; and a rendering unit configured to: determine a type of a polyhedron included in an output frame based on the type information, determine attributes of arrangement of a plurality of areas included in the input frame based on the subtype information, and render the output frame by mapping each of the plurality of areas to corresponding faces of the polyhedron, based on the attributes of arrangement of the plurality of areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Jin-Ho LIM, In-Su YU, II-Hoe JUNG, Byung-Po CHOI, Sang-Won CHAE, Jung-Eun LEE, Cheol-Ho CHEONG
  • Patent number: 9448595
    Abstract: An electronic device may includes a housing including a portion that is transitionable between a pop-up state and a non-pop-up state, a locker for holding the portion of the housing in the non-pop-up state, and a pop-up device for popping up the portion of the housing when the locker releases the portion of the housing such that transitioning between the pop-up and non-pop-up states is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Sung Shin, Jae-Woo Lee, Ho-Eun Yoo, Ju-Ho Yi, Jin-Ho Lim
  • Publication number: 20160084551
    Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner including a plurality of indoor units and one outdoor unit connected to the plurality of indoor units to be operated as a cooling cycle or a heating cycle is provided. The indoor unit includes: a communicator receiving setting information for performing air conditioning in a room from a control terminal apparatus; and a controller determining whether the received setting information is valid setting information applicable to the indoor unit depending on whether the air conditioner is operated as the cooling cycle or the heating cycle and setting the setting information in the indoor unit depending on the determination result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-hun HUR, In-jung BAEK, Jin-ho LIM, Min-gyu KIM, Yun-nam KIM
  • Publication number: 20150212552
    Abstract: An electronic device may includes a housing including a portion that is transitionable between a pop-up state and a non-pop-up state, a locker for holding the portion of the housing in the non-pop-up state, and a pop-up device for popping up the portion of the housing when the locker releases the portion of the housing such that transitioning between the pop-up and non-pop-up states is allowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Yun-Sung SHIN, Jae-Woo LEE, Ho-Eun YOO, Ju-Ho YI, Jin-Ho LIM
  • Patent number: 8082370
    Abstract: An apparatus, a method, and a system for controlling communications between a host device and a USB device. The apparatus includes a controller to perform an operation for communication between a first device and a second device, and a first processor to selectively stop the operation of the controller according to information indicating a status of the communication between the first device and the second device. Thus, the USB device can perform a unique function even when the USB device is connected to the host via USB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae-hun Lee, Jin-ho Lim
  • Patent number: 7840491
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for extending a license of a content in a portable multimedia device includes receiving an instruction to extend the license, analyzing the received instruction for type of an extension of the license, and updating the data for controlling use of the content, which is included in the license, and payment data regarding payment for the extension of the license, based on the analysis, so that the license of the content can be extended in the portable multimedia device without the portable multimedia device having to be connected to an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin-ho Lim
  • Patent number: 7694032
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a USB operation, whereby the USB operation can be controlled without unplugging a USB cable while maintaining a charge state from a host device. The USB apparatus includes a USB connector to which a USB cable connected to a host device is connected, and a switching unit to switch to one of a first operation mode, in which data communication with the host device is enabled, and a second operation mode, in which an operation depending on a user input is enabled and data communication with the host device is disabled, by controlling power lines and data lines of the USB cable via the USB connector, wherein power can be charged from the host device in both the first operation mode and the second operation mode. Accordingly, a user can switch a USB operation mode without unplugging the USB cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-ho Lim, Tae-hun Lee
  • Publication number: 20090024521
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for extending a license of a content in a portable multimedia device includes receiving an instruction to extend the license, analyzing the received instruction for type of an extension of the license, and updating the data for controlling use of the content, which is included in the license, and payment data regarding payment for the extension of the license, based on the analysis, so that the license of the content can be extended in the portable multimedia device without the portable multimedia device having to be connected to an external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin-ho LIM
  • Publication number: 20080244109
    Abstract: An apparatus, a method, and a system for controlling communications between a host device and a USB device. The apparatus includes a controller to perform an operation for communication between a first device and a second device, and a first processor to selectively stop the operation of the controller according to information indicating a status of the communication between the first device and the second device. Thus, the USB device can perform a unique function even when the USB device is connected to the host via USB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae-hun Lee, Jin-ho Lim