Patents by Inventor Jung-yong Nam
Jung-yong Nam 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).
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Patent number: 11771347Abstract: A biological component estimation apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a light detector array including a plurality of light detectors; a plurality of light sources disposed on both ends of the light detector array; and a processor configured to calculate a blood vessel alignment index, which indicates a degree of alignment of the biological component estimation apparatus with respect to blood vessels, by using an intensity of a first light that is measured by the plurality of light detectors after the first light is emitted to a user's skin from a first light source disposed on one end of the light detector array among the plurality of light sources, and an intensity of a second light that is measured by the plurality of light detectors after the second light is emitted to the user's skin from a second light source disposed on the other end of the light detector array among the plurality of light sources.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Yong Nam, Kun Sun Eom, Joon Hyung Lee, Ki Young Chang
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Patent number: 11607133Abstract: A biological component measuring apparatus may include: a first light source configured to emit a first light of a first wavelength range onto an object; a second light source configured to emit a second light of a second wavelength range onto the object, the second wavelength range being different from the first wavelength range; a detector configured to detect the first light and the second light which are scattered from the object; and a processor configured to determine a scattering coefficient based on the detected first light, obtain blood vessel depth information based on the detected second light, and measure a biological component by correcting the scattering coefficient based on the blood vessel depth information.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kun Sun Eom, Joon Hyung Lee, Jeong Eun Hwang, Jung Yong Nam, Ki Young Chang
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Patent number: 11419527Abstract: An apparatus for estimating blood concentration may include an optical sensor configured to emit light towards a skin surface of a user, and detect an optical signal reflected by the skin surface of the user, and a processor configured to select an interval-specific blood concentration estimation model, from among a plurality of interval-specific blood concentration estimation models, based on an interval selection indicator and estimate a blood concentration change or a blood concentration of an analyte using the selected interval-specific blood concentration estimation model and the detected optical signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joon Hyung Lee, Won Jong Jung, Kak Namkoong, Jung Yong Nam, Yeol Ho Lee, Ki Young Chang
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Patent number: 11399749Abstract: Provided is an optical sensor, including a light source configured to emit light; a photodetector array comprising a plurality of photodetectors positioned at different distances from the light source, each photodetector being configured to detect an optical signal returning from an object irradiated by the light emitted by the light source, and to measure a light intensity of the detected optical signal; and a processor configured to determine a correlation coefficient between variables based on the measured light intensity, and to determine a quality of the optical signal based on the determined correlation coefficient, an optical characteristic of the object being determined by selectively using the optical signal of which the quality is an acceptable level or higher.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joon Hyung Lee, Kak Namkoong, Jung Yong Nam, Yeol Ho Lee, Ki Young Chang, Won Jong Jung
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Patent number: 11350878Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information may include a sensor configured to emit light to an object and detect light scattered or reflected from the object and a processor configured to acquire, based on an intensity of the detected light, a first absorbance coefficient change and a first scattering coefficient change, relative to a reference time point, acquire a second scattering coefficient change based on the first absorbance coefficient change, and correct the first scattering coefficient change based on the acquired second scattering coefficient change.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.. LTD.Inventors: Jung Yong Nam, Kak Namkoong, Yeol Ho Lee, Joon Hyung Lee, Ki Young Chang, Won Jong Jung
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Patent number: 11342070Abstract: A device and method for monitoring a user's health state by continuously measuring data on triglycerides of the user and a device for managing the user's health state are disclosed. According to an embodiment, a user health state monitoring device includes a measurement unit configured to continuously measure a triglyceride concentration level of the user for a predetermined period; an analysis unit configured to analyze a graph showing the triglyceride concentration level to acquire analytical information; and a monitoring unit configured to monitor the user's health state based on the acquired analytical information.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Yong Nam, Sang Kyu Kim, Jung Mok Bae, So Young Lee, Joon Hyung Lee, Ki Young Chang
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Patent number: 11331044Abstract: An apparatus for non-invasively measuring bio-information is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of light sources configured to emit light to a first region and a second region of an object, a detector configured to detect a first scattered light signal from the first region and a second scattered light signal from the second region and output a first electrical signal corresponding to the first scattered light signal and a second electrical signal corresponding to the second scattered light signal, and a processor configured to correct the first electrical signal based on the second electrical signal and measure bio-information based on a correction result.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Yong Nam, Joon Hyung Lee, Ki Young Chang, Jeong Eun Hwang
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Patent number: 11103181Abstract: A bio-information processing apparatus includes: an in vivo material measurer which measures an in vivo material of a user; and a processor which extracts a pattern of change of the in vivo material of the user based on a measurement result of the in vivo material, compares the extracted pattern of change of the in vivo material with a biological rhythm reference model, and determines whether biological rhythms of the user are disrupted based on a result of the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ki Young Chang, Jung Yong Nam, Kun Sun Eom, Joon Hyung Lee
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Publication number: 20210235990Abstract: A biological component measuring apparatus may include: a first light source configured to emit a first light of a first wavelength range onto an object; a second light source configured to emit a second light of a second wavelength range onto the object, the second wavelength range being different from the first wavelength range; a detector configured to detect the first light and the second light which are scattered from the object; and a processor configured to determine a scattering coefficient based on the detected first light, obtain blood vessel depth information based on the detected second light, and measure a biological component by correcting the scattering coefficient based on the blood vessel depth information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kun Sun Eom, Joon Hyung Lee, Jeong Eun Hwang, Jung Yong Nam, Ki Young Chang
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Publication number: 20210196135Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and a method that make it possible to identify a blood vessel location. The apparatus includes a radiation unit, an optical intensity detection unit, and a control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicants: MEDICAL PHOTONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Atsushi TAKAMIZAWA, Kazuya IINAGA, KI YOUNG CHANG, JOON HYUNG LEE, KAK NAMKOONG, YEOL HO LEE, WON JONG JUNG, JUNG YONG NAM
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Patent number: 11013412Abstract: A biological component measuring apparatus may include: a first light source configured to emit a first light of a first wavelength range onto an object; a second light source configured to emit a second light of a second wavelength range onto the object, the second wavelength range being different from the first wavelength range; a detector configured to detect the first light and the second light which are scattered from the object; and a processor configured to determine a scattering coefficient based on the detected first light, obtain blood vessel depth information based on the detected second light, and measure a biological component by correcting the scattering coefficient based on the blood vessel depth information.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kun Sun Eom, Joon Hyung Lee, Jeong Eun Hwang, Jung Yong Nam, Ki Young Chang
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Publication number: 20210100485Abstract: A biological component estimation apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a light detector array including a plurality of light detectors; a plurality of light sources disposed on both ends of the light detector array; and a processor configured to calculate a blood vessel alignment index, which indicates a degree of alignment of the biological component estimation apparatus with respect to blood vessels, by using an intensity of a first light that is measured by the plurality of light detectors after the first light is emitted to a user's skin from a first light source disposed on one end of the light detector array among the plurality of light sources, and an intensity of a second light that is measured by the plurality of light detectors after the second light is emitted to the user's skin from a second light source disposed on the other end of the light detector array among the plurality of light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Yong Nam, Kun Sun Eom, Joon Hyung Lee, Ki Young Chang
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Patent number: 10888255Abstract: A biological component estimation apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a light detector array including a plurality of light detectors; a plurality of light sources disposed on both ends of the light detector array; and a processor configured to calculate a blood vessel alignment index, which indicates a degree of alignment of the biological component estimation apparatus with respect to blood vessels, by using an intensity of a first light that is measured by the plurality of light detectors after the first light is emitted to a user's skin from a first light source disposed on one end of the light detector array among the plurality of light sources, and an intensity of a second light that is measured by the plurality of light detectors after the second light is emitted to the user's skin from a second light source disposed on the other end of the light detector array among the plurality of light sources.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Yong Nam, Kun Sun Eom, Joon Hyung Lee, Ki Young Chang
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Publication number: 20200253558Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information may include a sensor configured to emit light to an object and detect light scattered or reflected from the object and a processor configured to acquire, based on an intensity of the detected light, a first absorbance coefficient change and a first scattering coefficient change, relative to a reference time point, acquire a second scattering coefficient change based on the first absorbance coefficient change, and correct the first scattering coefficient change based on the acquired second scattering coefficient change.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Yong Nam, Kak Namkoong, Yeol Ho Lee, Joon Hyung Lee, Ki Young Chang, Won Jong Jung
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Publication number: 20200237270Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a bio-signal may include an interstitial fluid extraction assembly configured to extract interstitial fluid from skin of a user, a sensor configured to measure at least one of an impedance and an optical characteristic of the extracted interstitial fluid, and a processor configured to estimate a concentration of an analyte based on at least one of the impedance and the optical characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yeol Ho Lee, Won Jong Jung, Kak Namkoong, Jung Yong Nam, Joon Hyung Lee, Ki Young Chang
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Publication number: 20200138341Abstract: Provided is an optical sensor, including a light source configured to emit light; a photodetector array comprising a plurality of photodetectors positioned at different distances from the light source, each photodetector being configured to detect an optical signal returning from an object irradiated by the light emitted by the light source, and to measure a light intensity of the detected optical signal; and a processor configured to determine a correlation coefficient between variables based on the measured light intensity, and to determine a quality of the optical signal based on the determined correlation coefficient, an optical characteristic of the object being determined by selectively using the optical signal of which the quality is an acceptable level or higher.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joon Hyung LEE, Kak Namkoong, Jung Yong Nam, Yeol Ho Lee, Ki Young Chang, Won Jong Jung
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Publication number: 20200129131Abstract: A device and method for monitoring a user's health state by continuously measuring data on triglycerides of the user and a device for managing the user's health state are disclosed. According to an embodiment, a user health state monitoring device includes a measurement unit configured to continuously measure a triglyceride concentration level of the user for a predetermined period; an analysis unit configured to analyze a graph showing the triglyceride concentration level to acquire analytical information; and a monitoring unit configured to monitor the user's health state based on the acquired analytical information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Yong NAM, Sang Kyu KIM, Jung Mok BAE, So Young LEE, Joon Hyung LEE, Ki Young CHANG
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Publication number: 20200100710Abstract: An apparatus for estimating blood concentration may include an optical sensor configured to emit light towards a skin surface of a user, and detect an optical signal reflected by the skin surface of the user, and a processor configured to select an interval-specific blood concentration estimation model, from among a plurality of interval-specific blood concentration estimation models, based on an interval selection indicator and estimate a blood concentration change or a blood concentration of an analyte using the selected interval-specific blood concentration estimation model and the detected optical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joon Hyung LEE, Won Jong JUNG, Kak NAMKOONG, Jung Yong NAM, Yeol Ho LEE, Ki Young CHANG
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Patent number: 10595757Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a biological component includes: light sources configured to emit light that irradiates a target object; one or more detectors configured to receive light from the target object that is irradiated by the light emitted by the light sources and to detect light signals corresponding to the light received from the target object; and a processor configured to determine an optimal light source for measuring a biological component, from among the light sources, based on the light signals detected by the one or more detectors and to measure a biological component of the target object using the optimal light source.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joon Hyung Lee, Jung Yong Nam, Ki Young Chang, Kak Namkoong
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Patent number: 10568584Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a blood component level, such as a blood neutral fat level or blood sugar level, is provided. The apparatus may include: a light source configured to emit a light toward a skin; a spectrometer configured to spectrally disperse the light reflected from the skin; a detector configured to detect a spectrum of the spectrally dispersed light to extract spectrum data for each wavelength; and a controller configured to apply the extracted spectrum data and a reference blood component level corresponding to the spectrum data to a first level estimation model to estimate a target blood component level.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joon Hyung Lee, So Young Lee, Sang Kyu Kim, Jung Yong Nam, Jung Mok Bae, Ki Young Chang