Patents by Inventor Jong-ho Choi

Jong-ho Choi 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: 9654956
    Abstract: A method for determining a transmit power level in an electronic device and the electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes activating an emergency mode, determining a transmit power level based on a condition, and transmitting an emergency message, including information associated with a request for rescue, with the determined transmit power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung Soo Lim, Hyuk Kang, Min Gyew Kim, Jae Bong Yoo, Jong Ho Choi, Duk Ki Hong
  • Publication number: 20170094468
    Abstract: A first terminal configured to operate in conjunction with a second terminal, the first terminal including: a sensor configured to obtain information corresponding to a motion of the first terminal; a communicator configured to receive information corresponding to a motion of the second terminal from the second terminal; and a controller configured to, in response to a distance between the first terminal and the second terminal being greater than or equal to a critical value, control the communicator to transmit a notification message to the second terminal based on the information corresponding to the motion of the first terminal and the information corresponding to the motion of the second terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jong-ho CHOI
  • Publication number: 20170011210
    Abstract: A method for providing a service by an electronic device according to various embodiments may comprise the steps of: obtaining biometric information of a user; determining at least one service associated with the biometric information out of a plurality of services that the electronic device supports; and providing the determined at least one service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Cheol-Ho CHEONG, Hyuk KANG, Dong-Hyun KIM, Yang-Su KIM, Hyun-Soo KIM, Bo-Yeon NA, Byoung-Tack ROH, Jeong-Min PARK, Ji-Hyun PARK, Tae-Gun PARK, Kwang-Sub SON, Dong-Il SON, Sung-Ho SON, Sung-Hyuk SHIN, Hyun-Seok SHIN, Jin-Gil YANG, Jae-Yung YEO, Jae-Bong YOO, Su-Ha YOON, Seung-Young JEON, Kyung-Soo LIM, Eui-Chang JUNG, In-Ji JIN, Jong-Ho CHOI, Duk-Ki HONG, Moo-Hyun BAEK, Sang-Youp SEOK, Byoung-Uk YOON
  • Publication number: 20170010669
    Abstract: An electronic device operation method and an electronic device for supporting the same are provided. The electronic device operation method includes collecting a signal and determining a state where the electronic device is worn, based on at least one of physiological signal based on at least part of the collected signal, proximity information based on at least part of the collected signal, or illumination information based on at least part of the collected signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Kyung Soo LIM, Hyuk KANG, Jae Bong YOO, Jong Ho CHOI, Seung Young JEON, Duk Ki HONG
  • Publication number: 20170013562
    Abstract: A device operation method and an electronic device for supporting the same are provided. The method includes establishing a communication channel with an external device, receiving request information for requesting to activate a sensor of an electronic device in connection with executing a function of the external device, and activating the sensor in response to the request information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Kyung Soo LIM, Hyuk KANG, Dong Hyun KIM, Tae Gun PARK, Jae Bong YOO, Jong Ho CHOI, Jeong Min PARK, Seung Young JEON, Duk Ki HONG
  • Patent number: 9520047
    Abstract: A first terminal configured to operate in conjunction with a second terminal, the first terminal including: a sensor configured to obtain information corresponding to a motion of the first terminal; a communicator configured to receive information corresponding to a motion of the second terminal from the second terminal; and a controller configured to, in response to a distance between the first terminal and the second terminal being greater than or equal to a critical value, control the communicator to transmit a notification message to the second terminal based on the information corresponding to the motion of the first terminal and the information corresponding to the motion of the second terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jong-ho Choi
  • Publication number: 20160317056
    Abstract: A portable apparatus and a method of changing a content screen of the portable apparatus are provided. The portable apparatus includes changing a displayed content in response to an increase in a visual fatigue and a method of changing a content screen of the portable apparatus. Some of disclosed various embodiments provide a portable apparatus that calculates a visual fatigue by using user electroencephalogram (EEG) information received from a wearable apparatus and changing a displayed content into another content in response to an increase in the calculated visual fatigue, and a method of changing a content screen of the portable apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Sun-ho MOON, Jong-ho CHOI, Se-jin KWAK, Sung-soo KIM, Hwa-kyung KIM, Jong-youb RYU, Sang-hyup LEE
  • Publication number: 20160150582
    Abstract: A method and an electronic device are provided and include at least one communication module configured to receive a signal from at least one other electronic device through a first medium, and a processor configured to analyze the signal received from the at least one other electronic device to generate data related to a second medium, and to transmit the generated data to the at least one other electronic device having generated the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Bu-Seop JUNG, Hyuk KANG, Min-Ji KIM, Dong-II SON, Woo-Sung CHOI, Jong-Mu CHOI, Jong-Ho CHOI
  • Publication number: 20160143554
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring bioelectrical signals is provided. The apparatus includes a sensor electrode, a sensor support, and a main body. The sensor electrode has a tapering portion that narrows toward one end and a protruding portion that extends from the one end of the tapering portion, contacts a body part, and senses bioelectrical signals. The sensor support maintains the contact between the sensor electrode and the body part. The main body is connected to the sensor support and is wearable on a living body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se-hoon LIM, Jun-hyung PARK, Hee-jae JO, Jang-beom YANG, Jae-min JUNG, Eun-mi OH, Jong-ho CHOI, Jun-ho KOH, Chang-Hyun LEE, Yong-hyun LIM, Hae-in CHUN
  • Patent number: 9318763
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceramic porous substrate, a reinforced composite electrolyte membrane using the same, and a membrane-electrode assembly having the same. The ceramic porous substrate comprises: a porous polymer base; and void structures formed on the surface of the porous polymer base by linking the space of the inorganic nanoparticles using a polymer binder or a silane-based inorganic binder. The ceramic porous substrate has improved mechanical properties compared to the porous polymer substrate alone, and the void structures thereof can be controlled in various ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
    Inventors: Young Talk Hong, Jong Ho Choi, Kyung Seok Yoon, Sang Young Lee
  • Publication number: 20160066127
    Abstract: A control method and an electronic device thereof are provided. A first electronic device can include a communication unit and a control unit configured to perform providing device identification information to a second electronic device based on a beacon received from the second electronic device through the communication unit, and conducting at least one function corresponding to the signal received from the second electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jong-Ho CHOI, Hyuk KANG, Kyung-Soo LIM, Min-Ji KIM, Jae-Bong YOO, Seung-Young JEON, Duk-Ki HONG, Sang-Don KIM
  • Publication number: 20160057599
    Abstract: A method for determining a transmit power level in an electronic device and the electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes activating an emergency mode, determining a transmit power level based on a condition, and transmitting an emergency message, including information associated with a request for rescue, with the determined transmit power level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Kyung Soo LIM, Hyuk KANG, Min Gyew KIM, Jae Bong YOO, Jong Ho CHOI, Duk Ki HONG
  • Publication number: 20160035213
    Abstract: A first terminal configured to operate in conjunction with a second terminal, the first terminal including: a sensor configured to obtain information corresponding to a motion of the first terminal; a communicator configured to receive information corresponding to a motion of the second terminal from the second terminal; and a controller configured to, in response to a distance between the first terminal and the second terminal being greater than or equal to a critical value, control the communicator to transmit a notification message to the second terminal based on the information corresponding to the motion of the first terminal and the information corresponding to the motion of the second terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jong-ho CHOI
  • Patent number: 8811750
    Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for extracting an edge to be used for extracting a feature point of an object in an image. The present invention proposes an image edge extracting apparatus and method that remove noise in an input image, calculate a gradient of an image in a noise-removed image, measure magnitude of the gradient, extract an edge having a maximum thickness value, and then calculate a threshold using a ratio of the extracted edge, and detect a final edge robust against noise based on the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Sejong University Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Ji Ho Chang, Dae Hwan Hwang, Jae Il Cho, Dong Il Han, Jong Ho Choi
  • Publication number: 20130163869
    Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for extracting an edge to be used for extracting a feature point of an object in an image. The present invention proposes an image edge extracting apparatus and method that remove noise in an input image, calculate a gradient of an image in a noise-removed image, measure magnitude of the gradient, extract an edge having a maximum thickness value, and then calculate a threshold using a ratio of the extracted edge, and detect a final edge robust against noise based on the threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: SEJONG UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY ACADEMY COOPERATION FOUNDATION, ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ji Ho CHANG, Dae Hwan Hwang, Jae II Cho, Dong II Han, Jong Ho Choi
  • Publication number: 20120077109
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceramic porous substrate, a reinforced composite electrolyte membrane using the same, and a membrane-electrode assembly having the same. The ceramic porous substrate comprises: a porous polymer base; and void structures formed on the surface of the porous polymer base by linking the space of the inorganic nanoparticles using a polymer binder or a silane-based inorganic binder. The ceramic porous substrate has improved mechanical properties compared to the porous polymer substrate alone, and the void structures thereof can be controlled in various ways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Young Taik Hong, Jong Ho Choi, Kyung Seok Yoon, Sang Young Lee
  • Patent number: 7851399
    Abstract: A method of making an electrode catalyst material using aqueous solutions. The electrode catalyst material includes a support comprising at least one transition metal and at least one chalcogen disposed on a surface of the transition metal. The method includes reducing a metal powder, mixing the metal powder with an aqueous solution containing at least one inorganic compound of the chalcogen to form a mixture, and providing a reducing agent to the mixture to form nanoparticles of the electrode catalyst. The electrode catalyst may be used in a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Los Alamos National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Jong-Ho Choi, Piotr Zelenay, Andrzej Wieckowski, Dianxue Cao
  • Patent number: 7781364
    Abstract: A methanol-tolerant cathode catalyst and a membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells that includes such a cathode catalyst. The cathode catalyst includes a support having at least one transition metal in elemental form and a chalcogen disposed on the support. Methods of making the cathode catalyst and membrane electrode assembly are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Los Alamos National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Piotr Zelenay, Jong-Ho Choi, Nicolas Alonso-Vante, Andrzej Wieckowski, Dianxue Cao
  • Publication number: 20100003569
    Abstract: A methanol-tolerant cathode catalyst and a membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells that includes such a cathode catalyst. The cathode catalyst includes a support having at least one transition metal in elemental form and a chalcogen disposed on the support. Methods of making the cathode catalyst and membrane electrode assembly are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
    Inventors: Nicolas Alonso-Vante, Andrzej Wieckowski, Dianxue Cao, Piotr Zelenay, Jong-Ho Choi
  • Patent number: 7588857
    Abstract: A methanol-tolerant cathode catalyst and a membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells that includes such a cathode catalyst. The cathode catalyst includes a support having at least one transition metal in elemental form and a chalcogen disposed on the support. Methods of making the cathode catalyst and membrane electrode assembly are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Los Alamos National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Nicolas Alonso-Vante, Piotr Zelenay, Jong-Ho Choi, Andrzej Wieckowski, Dianxue Cao