Patents by Inventor Jong-pal Kim

Jong-pal 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: 11116453
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a biosignal that include generating a control signal for processing the biosignal based on an obtained replication signal or a sensed motion of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong Pal Kim
  • Patent number: 10608339
    Abstract: A wireless device including a coil having loops, a first reception circuit, and a second reception circuit. The first reception circuit is configured to receive a signal of a first frequency band through a portion of the loops and the second reception circuit configured to inhibit the signal of the first frequency band through the loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaechun Lee, Jong Pal Kim, Young-Jun Hong, Joonseong Kang, Junyeub Suh, Wonseok Lee
  • Publication number: 20190357849
    Abstract: A bio-electrode for measuring a biosignal of a user and an apparatus and method for processing a biosiginal including the bio-electrode are disclosed. The bio-electrode may include a first electrode to measure a biosignal of a user, an initial second electrode to measure a motion signal corresponding to a motion artifact included in the biosignal, and a support member to support the first electrode and the second electrode in proximity to the user. The biosignal may be processed to improve the quality of the biosignal by using the motion signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byung Hoon KO, Jong Pal KIM, Sang Yun PARK
  • Patent number: 10389362
    Abstract: A frequency calibration device includes an input signal generator configured to generate an input signal based on an oscillation signal and an external signal, an envelope detector configured to detect an envelope signal corresponding to the input signal, and a frequency tuner configured to tune an oscillation frequency of the oscillation signal based on an envelope frequency corresponding to the envelope signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seong Joong Kim, Sang Joon Kim, Jong Pal Kim
  • Publication number: 20190110752
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a biosignal that include generating a control signal for processing the biosignal based on an obtained replication signal or a sensed motion of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jong Pal KIM
  • Patent number: 10194869
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a biosignal that include generating a control signal for processing the biosignal based on an obtained replication signal or a sensed motion of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong Pal Kim
  • Publication number: 20180138596
    Abstract: A wireless device including a coil having loops, a first reception circuit, and a second reception circuit. The first reception circuit is configured to receive a signal of a first frequency band through a portion of the loops and the second reception circuit configured to inhibit the signal of the first frequency band through the loops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jaechun LEE, Jong Pal KIM, Young-Jun HONG, Joonseong KANG, Junyeub SUH, Wonseok LEE
  • Publication number: 20180006655
    Abstract: A frequency calibration device includes an input signal generator configured to generate an input signal based on an oscillation signal and an external signal, an envelope detector configured to detect an envelope signal corresponding to the input signal, and a frequency tuner configured to tune an oscillation frequency of the oscillation signal based on an envelope frequency corresponding to the envelope signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Joong KIM, Sang Joon KIM, Jong Pal KIM
  • Patent number: 9763595
    Abstract: A bio impedance measurement apparatus includes a current applicator configured to provide, to terminals contacting a body, a current based on a first control signal, and a modulator configured to modulate a voltage generated as the current flows through the body, based on a second control signal. The apparatus further includes an amplifier configured to amplify the modulated voltage, and a demodulator configured to demodulate the amplified voltage based on a third control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., THE INDUSTRY & ACADEMIC COOPERATION IN CHUNGNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (IAC)
    Inventors: Hyoung Ho Ko, Jong Pal Kim, Tak Hyung Lee
  • Patent number: 9762227
    Abstract: An apparatus of processing a signal or a biosignal, and a method of processing a signal or a biosignal are provided. The method of processing signal involves receiving a first reference signal having a frequency component of a measurement signal to be applied to a subject, receiving a second reference signal having a frequency component within a frequency bandwidth of an amplifier, and converting a first signal measured from the subject to a second signal within the frequency bandwidth of the amplifier, based on the first reference signal and the second reference signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., THE INDUSTRY & ACADEMIC COOPERATION IN CHUNGNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (IAC)
    Inventors: Jong Pal Kim, Hyoung Ho Ko, Tak Hyung Lee
  • Patent number: 9698733
    Abstract: An apparatus that amplifies a signal, includes an amplifier configured to amplify the signal. The apparatus further includes a current supplier configured to supply a periodically variable current to the amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong Pal Kim
  • Patent number: 9675298
    Abstract: A bioelectric signal measurement apparatus includes a first interface configured to detect a bioelectric signal of a testee through electrical interfacing with a skin of the testee; a second interface configured to detect a signal different from the bioelectric signal through electrical interfacing with the skin, the second interface electrically interfacing with the skin in a state that is different from a state in which the first interface electrically interfaces with the skin; and a signal processor configured to remove, from the detected bioelectric signal, a motion artifact between the first interface and the skin using the detected signal different from the bioelectric signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-pal Kim, Byung-hoon Ko, Tak-hyung Lee
  • Patent number: 9675297
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for analyzing a biological signal. The apparatus may measure the biological signal, detect a noise signal influencing the electrical characteristics of the measured biological signal, and display the measured biological signal by distinguishing a normal section of the measured biological signal from an abnormal section of the biological signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-pal Kim, Seok-chan Kim
  • Patent number: 9622707
    Abstract: A method of processing a signal may include receiving an input signal including a motion artifact, determining a filter parameter based on a frequency component of a motion-based signal analogous to the motion artifact, and filtering the input signal using a filter having the determined filter parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong Pal Kim
  • Patent number: 9608580
    Abstract: A biosignal apparatus is described including an amplifier and a sampler. The amplifier is configured to alternate between an operating state and a low power state based on a periodically changing control signal. The sampler is configured to sample a signal output from the amplifier in response to the amplifier being in the operating state and maintain the sampled signal in response to the amplifier being in the low power state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., The Industry & Academic Cooperation in Chungnam National University (IAC)
    Inventors: Hyoung Ho Ko, Jong Pal Kim, Tak Hyung Lee
  • Patent number: 9545212
    Abstract: A reconfigurable measuring apparatus includes a first chopper configured to modulate an input signal, and an amplifier configured to amplify an output signal of the first chopper. The reconfigurable measuring apparatus further includes a second chopper configured to demodulate an output signal of the amplifier, and a controller configured to control the first chopper and the second chopper based on a measurement mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong Pal Kim
  • Patent number: 9543946
    Abstract: A signal processing device includes a detection unit configured to detect an intent to use the signal processing device based on whether the signal processing device is in contact with a subject; and a power supply unit configured to supply power to operate the signal processing device based on the detected intent to use the signal processing device without using a separate ON/OFF switch to supply the power to operate the signal processing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong Pal Kim
  • Patent number: 9531346
    Abstract: A signal processing apparatus includes a first electrical signal generator configured to generate a first electrical signal, a second electrical signal generator configured to generate a second electrical signal based on a voltage signal output from a variable impedance unit, and a multiplexer configured to selectively supply the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal to the variable impedance unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Pal Kim, Tak Hyung Lee, Hyoung Ho Ko
  • Patent number: 9444489
    Abstract: Provided is a delta-sigma modulator having a differential output, the modulator including a switched-capacitor integrator configured to generate a non-inverted integral signal and an inverted integral signal and also including a switched-capacitor circuit configured to sample an input signal based on a control signal and to integrate the feedback signal and the input signal based on the control signal and also a feedback circuit configured to generate the feedback signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University ERICA Campus
    Inventors: Jeongjin Roh, Jong Pal Kim, Youngjae Jung, Quanzhen Duan, Tak Hyung Lee, Danbi Choi
  • Publication number: 20160149586
    Abstract: Provided is a delta-sigma modulator having a differential output, the modulator including a switched-capacitor integrator configured to generate a non-inverted integral signal and an inverted integral signal and also including a switched-capacitor circuit configured to sample an input signal based on a control signal and to integrate the feedback signal and the input signal based on the control signal and also a feedback circuit configured to generate the feedback signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicants: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University ERICA Campus
    Inventors: Jeongjin ROH, Jong Pal KIM, Youngjae JUNG, Quanzhen DUAN, Tak Hyung LEE, Danbi CHOI