Patents by Inventor Joon-hyuk Im

Joon-hyuk Im 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: 11956411
    Abstract: An image signal processor includes a register and a disparity correction unit. The register stores disparity data obtained from a pattern image data that an image senor generates, and the image sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixel includes at least a first photoelectric conversion element and a second photoelectric conversion element. The image sensor generates the pattern image data in response to a pattern image located at a first distance from the image sensor. The disparity correction unit corrects a disparity distortion of an image data based on the disparity data to generate a result image data, and the image senor generates the image data by capturing an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hee Kang, Young-Jun Song, Dong-Ki Min, Jong-Min You, Jee-Hong Lee, Seok-Jae Kang, Taek-Sun Kim, Joon-Hyuk Im
  • Publication number: 20230019882
    Abstract: An image signal processor includes a register and a disparity correction unit. The register stores disparity data obtained from a pattern image data that an image senor generates, and the image sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixel includes at least a first photoelectric conversion element and a second photoelectric conversion element. The image sensor generates the pattern image data in response to a pattern image located at a first distance from the image sensor. The disparity correction unit corrects a disparity distortion of an image data based on the disparity data to generate a result image data, and the image senor generates the image data by capturing an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Hee KANG, Young-Jun SONG, Dong-Ki MIN, Jong-Min YOU, Jee-Hong LEE, Seok-Jae KANG, Taek-Sun KIM, Joon-Hyuk IM
  • Patent number: 11463677
    Abstract: An image signal processor includes a register and a disparity correction unit. The register stores disparity data obtained from a pattern image data that an image senor generates, and the image sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixel includes at least a first photoelectric conversion element and a second photoelectric conversion element. The image sensor generates the pattern image data in response to a pattern image located at a first distance from the image sensor. The disparity correction unit corrects a disparity distortion of an image data based on the disparity data to generate a result image data, and the image senor generates the image data by capturing an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hee Kang, Young-Jun Song, Dong-Ki Min, Jong-Min You, Jee-Hong Lee, Seok-Jae Kang, Taek-Sun Kim, Joon-Hyuk Im
  • Patent number: 11228748
    Abstract: A digital photographing device may include a plurality of cameras on a common side of the device, an application processor for switching image capture between the camera, and a display. The application processor may switch images output on the display when the cameras are switched. During the image transition, one or more virtual viewpoint images are output between a pre-transition image and a post-transition image. The virtual viewpoint images interpolate a disparity between the pre-transition image and the post-transition image caused by the different cameras being located at different positions, and result in a smooth visual transition. When a camera switching input includes a zoom factor signal, the virtual viewpoint images may be compensated images according to the input zoom factor and a disparity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Jin Park, Seok Jae Kang, Jee Hong Lee, Joon Hyuk Im, Chae Sung Kim
  • Patent number: 11089242
    Abstract: An RGBW image sensor, a binning method in an image sensor, and a computer readable medium for performing the method are provided, and the binning method in an image sensor includes selecting one or more binning target pixels for each of a red pixel, a green pixel, a blue pixel, and a white pixel, constituting a pixel array of an RGBW image sensor with a uniform array pattern, generating binning pixel data for each of the red pixel, the green pixel, the blue pixel, and the white pixel, based on pieces of pixel data corresponding to the binning target pixel, and rearranging pixels, represented by the binning pixel data, to be equal to the entirety or a portion of the uniform array pattern and to be equally spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Ki Min, Moo Young Kim, Ji Hye Kim, Jong Min You, Kwang Hyun Lee, Joon Hyuk Im, Seong Yeong Jeong, Eun Je Hyun
  • Patent number: 11032476
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel array that includes a plurality of pixels, a first interface directly connected to an external gyro sensor and that receives gyro data output by the gyro sensor in response to motion, and a control logic that generates image data by exposing the plurality of pixels for a predetermined exposure period, generates valid data that correspond to the exposure period using the gyro data, and generates, based on the valid data, compensation information that represents a movement path of the motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Seong Kim, Da Hee Lee, Young Mi Jo, Dong Ki Min, Joon Hyuk Im
  • Patent number: 10999544
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel array that includes a first pixel group and a second pixel group, each including a plurality of image pixels to generate image data. The first pixel group includes a first phase detection pixel pair including first phase detection pixels arranged adjacent to each other in a first direction and having at least one first microlens thereon, and the second pixel group includes a second phase detection pixel pair including second phase detection pixels arranged adjacent to each other in a second direction different from the first direction and having at least one second microlens thereon. The sensitivity of the first phase detection pixels is different from the sensitivity of the second phase detection pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventors: Tae-shick Wang, Chae-sung Kim, Sung-jin Park, Joon-hyuk Im
  • Publication number: 20200389596
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a video acquiring circuit to convert light incident in a first direction through a lens into an electrical signal to acquire image data, a clock signal generating circuit to generate and output a clock signal on current time information, a stabilization data generating circuit to generate stabilization data, image time information on a time point at which the image data is acquired, and stabilization time information on a time point at which the stabilization data is generated, on the basis of the clock signal, and an output circuit. The stabilization data generating circuit generates first stabilization data on a position of the lens and first stabilization time information on a time point at which the first stabilization data is generated, and the output circuit outputs the image data, the image time information, the first stabilization data, and the first stabilization time information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: DA HEE LEE, YONG SEONG KIM, YOUNG Ml JO, DONG KI MIN, JOON HYUK IM, IL YUN JEONG
  • Publication number: 20200295096
    Abstract: An RGBW image sensor, a binning method in an image sensor, and a computer readable medium for performing the method are provided, and the binning method in an image sensor includes selecting one or more binning target pixels for each of a red pixel, a green pixel, a blue pixel, and a white pixel, constituting a pixel array of an RGBW image sensor with a uniform array pattern, generating binning pixel data for each of the red pixel, the green pixel, the blue pixel, and the white pixel, based on pieces of pixel data corresponding to the binning target pixel, and rearranging pixels, represented by the binning pixel data, to be equal to the entirety or a portion of the uniform array pattern and to be equally spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Ki MIN, Moo Young KIM, Ji Hye KIM, Jong Min YOU, Kwang Hyun LEE, Joon Hyuk IM, Seong Yeong JEONG, Eun Je HYUN
  • Publication number: 20200260008
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel array that includes a plurality of pixels, a first interface directly connected to an external gyro sensor and that receives gyro data output by the gyro sensor in response to motion, and a control logic that generates image data by exposing the plurality of pixels for a predetermined exposure period, generates valid data that correspond to the exposure period using the gyro data, and generates, based on the valid data, compensation information that represents a movement path of the motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: YONG SEONG KIM, Da Hee Lee, Young Mi Jo, Dong Ki Min, Joon Hyuk Im
  • Publication number: 20200137372
    Abstract: A digital photographing device may include a plurality of cameras on a common side of the device, an application processor for switching image capture between the camera, and a display. The application processor may switch images output on the display when the cameras are switched. During the image transition, one or more virtual viewpoint images are output between a pre-transition image and a post-transition image. The virtual viewpoint images interpolate a disparity between the pre-transition image and the post-transition image caused by the different cameras being located at different positions, and result in a smooth visual transition. When a camera switching input includes a zoom factor signal, the virtual viewpoint images may be compensated images according to the input zoom factor and a disparity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: DONG JIN PARK, Seok Jae Kang, Jee Hong Lee, Joon Hyuk Im, Chae Sung Kim
  • Patent number: 10616549
    Abstract: A digital photographing device may include a plurality of cameras on a common side of the device, an application processor for switching image capture between the camera, and a display. The application processor may switch images output on the display when the cameras are switched. During the image transition, one or more virtual viewpoint images are output between a pre-transition image and a post-transition image. The virtual viewpoint images interpolate a disparity between the pre-transition image and the post-transition image caused by the different cameras being located at different positions, and result in a smooth visual transition. When a camera switching input includes a zoom factor signal, the virtual viewpoint images may be compensated images according to the input zoom factor and a disparity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO, LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Jin Park, Seok Jae Kang, Jee Hong Lee, Joon Hyuk Im, Chae Sung Kim
  • Publication number: 20190281226
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel array that includes a first pixel group and a second pixel group, each including a plurality of image pixels to generate image data. The first pixel group includes a first phase detection pixel pair including first phase detection pixels arranged adjacent to each other in a first direction and having at least one first microlens thereon, and the second pixel group includes a second phase detection pixel pair including second phase detection pixels arranged adjacent to each other in a second direction different from the first direction and having at least one second microlens thereon. The sensitivity of the first phase detection pixels is different from the sensitivity of the second phase detection pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Tae-shick Wang, Chae-sung Kim, Sung-jin Park, Joon-hyuk Im
  • Publication number: 20190020865
    Abstract: An image signal processor includes a register and a disparity correction unit. The register stores disparity data obtained from a pattern image data that an image senor generates, and the image sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixel includes at least a first photoelectric conversion element and a second photoelectric conversion element. The image sensor generates the pattern image data in response to a pattern image located at a first distance from the image sensor. The disparity correction unit corrects a disparity distortion of an image data based on the disparity data to generate a result image data, and the image senor generates the image data by capturing an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Hee KANG, Young-Jun SONG, Dong-Ki MIN, Jong-Min YOU, Jee-Hong LEE, Seok-Jae KANG, Taek-Sun KIM, Joon-Hyuk IM
  • Publication number: 20180376122
    Abstract: A digital photographing device may include a plurality of cameras on a common side of the device, an application processor for switching image capture between the camera, and a display. The application processor may switch images output on the display when the cameras are switched. During the image transition, one or more virtual viewpoint images are output between a pre-transition image and a post-transition image. The virtual viewpoint images interpolate a disparity between the pre-transition image and the post-transition image caused by the different cameras being located at different positions, and result in a smooth visual transition. When a camera switching input includes a zoom factor signal, the virtual viewpoint images may be compensated images according to the input zoom factor and a disparity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: DONG JIN PARK, SEOK JAE KANG, JEE HONG LEE, JOON HYUK IM, CHAE SUNG KIM
  • Patent number: 7474694
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and related devices for adjusting the passband and/or cutoff frequency of a high-pass filter of an ADSL modem. A level of a received ADSL signal is compared with a predetermined signal level to provide a comparison result. A control signal is generated based on the comparison result and the passband and/or the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter is adjusted responsive to the control signal. Devices and computer program products are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Joon-hyuk Im
  • Publication number: 20060170403
    Abstract: A voltage regulator includes separate circuit paths used for generating regulated voltages in the normal operating mode and the standby operating mode. Circuit components that consume relatively high power in the normal operating mode are turned off during the standby operating mode. Thus, power consumption is minimized even while a regulated voltage is generated during the standby operating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Joon-Hyuk Im
  • Publication number: 20030227966
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and related devices for adjusting the passband and/or cutoff frequency of a high-pass filter of an ADSL modem. A level of a received ADSL signal is compared with a predetermined signal level to provide a comparison result. A control signal is generated based on the comparison result and the passband and/or the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter is adjusted responsive to the control signal. Devices and computer program products are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Joon-Hyuk Im