Patents by Inventor Kang SU
Kang SU 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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Publication number: 20210298413Abstract: Proposed is smart lifting shoes for taking exercise, each shoe including: an outsole configured to have combination through-holes that correspond to portions, respectively, of the sole, to have an accommodation groove in a center of an upper part thereof, the center corresponding to a center of the sole, and to have a connection groove; sensor units within upper portions of the combination through-holes, respectively; a controller including: a pressure reception module within the accommodation groove and receiving pressure information measured by the sensor units; a balance measurement module computing a balance of the sole on the basis of the pressure information and generating balance information; a power supply module supplying power; and a communication module transmitting the pressure information and the balance information; and adjustment enabling portions, each having a terminal portion on an upper part thereof, that are closely connected into the combination through-holes, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventor: Kang Su YOU
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Patent number: 11066131Abstract: A floating offshore mooring chain apparatus for preventing collision with a ship is proposed. The mooring chain apparatus includes a buoyant body floating on the water surface to transfer resources to a transport ship, a plurality of mooring chains fixed to the seabed to locate the buoyant body in position on the water surface, and a plurality of spider buoys disposed to a lower portion of the buoyant body such that the mooring chains laterally penetrate through the spider buoys, respectively, and extend toward the seabed in different directions, so that the mooring chains are moved by a rotating force along the extension directions thereof to displace the buoyant body.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Korea Institute of Ocean Science & TechnologyInventors: Kang Su Lee, Do Youb Kim, Byoung Jae Park, Hyun Seok Kim
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Patent number: 10860807Abstract: Techniques described herein are directed to a sentiment analysis engine for classifying and quantifying customer sentiments between a customer and an agent. The sentiment analysis engine includes a data acquisition engine configured to receive data from a plurality of different communication channels. A preprocessing engine of the sentiment analysis engine is configured to apply rule(s) that are configured to perform formatting and/or filtering operations on the received data and/or isolate customer-provided messages from agent-provided messages. A customization engine of the sentiment analysis engine is configured to perform channel-specific customizations on the received data, such as, but not limited to interpreting the data in a channel-specific manner A batch scoring engine of the sentiment analysis engine is configured to quantify customer sentiments in real-time (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Tachen C. Ni, Christian A. Gschwend, Himesh Shah, Reid Joseph Kuhn, Kang Su Gatlin, Ryan P. DiCicco, Shireen Z. Asous, Christina S. Gentile
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Patent number: 10836456Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for passively preventing a marine floating body from twisting during mooring by controlling tension in ropes connected to the marine floating body within a predetermined allowable limit. The apparatus includes: a floating main body connected to the ropes, fixed on the sea, and providing a space for marine work; winches disposed on the floating main body and retracting or releasing the ropes fixing the floating main body; fairleads disposed on portions of the floating main body and guiding the ropes to the winches through themselves; and braking units disposed on portions of the floating main body at a predetermined distance from the fairleads, with the ropes passing through the fairleads and themselves, and controlling a speed of the ropes that are retracted to the winches at a predetermined speed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Korea Institute of Ocean Science & TechnologyInventors: Kang Su Lee, Byoung Jae Park, Min Suk Ki, Hyun Seok Kim
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Patent number: 10803566Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for dynamically adjusting image clarity and an image processing device using the same method. The method includes: retrieving an image frame and searching for a predetermined object therein; evaluating a first sharpness of the predetermined object; if the first sharpness of the predetermined object is lower than a sharpness threshold, calculating a difference value between the first sharpness and the sharpness threshold; dividing the image frame into blocks and evaluating a risk value and an effect value of increasing a second sharpness of each block; inputting the difference value, the risk value, and the effect value to a classifying model to generate a clarity setting value; and adjusting a clarity of a display on showing the image frame based on the clarity setting value.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Tzu-Chieh Lin, Chen-Kang Su
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Publication number: 20200317309Abstract: A platform for a semi-submersible floating type offshore structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a main body which is installed on the sea and has an arrangement structure in which a plurality of pontoons is combined to form a plurality of polygonal shapes; and a protrusion member connecting unit which extends from each corner of the main body and connects a protrusion member outwardly protruding from the main body to the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Key Yong HONG, Kang Su LEE, Kyong Hwan KIM, Jong Su CHOI, Se Wan PARK, Sung Youn BOO, Steffen A. SHELLEY, Dae Jun KIM
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Publication number: 20200231253Abstract: A floating offshore mooring chain apparatus for preventing collision with a ship is proposed. The mooring chain apparatus includes a buoyant body floating on the water surface to transfer resources to a transport ship, a plurality of mooring chains fixed to the seabed to locate the buoyant body in position on the water surface, and a plurality of spider buoys disposed to a lower portion of the buoyant body such that the mooring chains laterally penetrate through the spider buoys, respectively, and extend toward the seabed in different directions, so that the mooring chains are moved by a rotating force along the extension directions thereof to displace the buoyant body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Korea Institute of Ocean Science & TechnologyInventors: Kang Su LEE, Do Youb KIM, Byoung Jae PARK, Hyun Seok KIM
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Publication number: 20200090312Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for dynamically adjusting image clarity and an image processing device using the same method. The method includes: retrieving an image frame and searching for a predetermined object therein; evaluating a first sharpness of the predetermined object; if the first sharpness of the predetermined object is lower than a sharpness threshold, calculating a difference value between the first sharpness and the sharpness threshold; dividing the image frame into blocks and evaluating a risk value and an effect value of increasing a second sharpness of each block; inputting the difference value, the risk value, and the effect value to a classifying model to generate a clarity setting value; and adjusting a clarity of a display on showing the image frame based on the clarity setting value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Tzu-Chieh Lin, Chen-Kang Su
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Publication number: 20200089767Abstract: Techniques described herein are directed to a sentiment analysis engine for classifying and quantifying customer sentiments between a customer and an agent. The sentiment analysis engine includes a data acquisition engine configured to receive data from a plurality of different communication channels. A preprocessing engine of the sentiment analysis engine is configured to apply rule(s) that are configured to perform formatting and/or filtering operations on the received data and/or isolate customer-provided messages from agent-provided messages. A customization engine of the sentiment analysis engine is configured to perform channel-specific customizations on the received data, such as, but not limited to interpreting the data in a channel-specific manner A batch scoring engine of the sentiment analysis engine is configured to quantify customer sentiments in real-time (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Tachen C. Ni, Christian A. Gschwend, Himesh Shah, Reid Joseph Kuhn, Kang Su Gatlin, Ryan P. DiCicco, Shireen Z. Asous, Christina S. Gentile
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Patent number: 10584682Abstract: A floating type offshore wind power generation facility includes: a wind power generation unit which is installed to be horizontally rotatable about a vertical rotation center while being placed in an inclined state on an offshore structure or installed to be rotatable in two directions about a horizontal rotation center of the offshore structure, and converts rotational kinetic energy of blades caused by sea wind into electrical energy; and a driving unit which is connected to a lower end of the wind power generation unit in a state in which the driving unit is installed on the offshore structure, and changes a pivoting angle or a rotating angle of the wind power generation unit by generating driving power.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYInventors: Key Yong Hong, Kang Su Lee, Jong Su Choi, Kyong Hwan Kim, Se Wan Park
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Patent number: 10526052Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquefied gas carrier having a width of less than 32.3 m to pass through the old Panama Canal, which includes a liquefied gas tank having a liquefied gas storage capacity of 70K or more, preferably 78.7K.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Min Seok Oh, Min Jae Kwon, Jong Pil Ha, Hyuk Jang Kwon, Kang Su Nam, Hyung Cheol Shin
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Publication number: 20200003548Abstract: A method for evaluating a leadframe surface includes positioning a leadframe on a measurement apparatus at a first predetermined distance relative to an end portion of a light source of an optical sensor; irradiating a predetermined area on a surface of the leadframe with light having a single predetermined wavelength from the light source; receiving, with a light receiver of the optical sensor, reflected light from the predetermined area on the surface of the leadframe, and converting the reflected light into an electric signal; determining a reflection intensity value of the predetermined area on the surface of the leadframe based on the electric signal; and calculating a reflection ratio of the predetermined area on the surface of the leadframe based on the reflection intensity value and a predetermined reference reflection intensity value associated with the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Hung-Yu Chou, Chien-Hao Wang, Tse-Tsun Chiu, Fu-Kang Lee, Liang-Kang Su
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Publication number: 20190337595Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for passively preventing a marine floating body from twisting during mooring by controlling tension in ropes connected to the marine floating body within a predetermined allowable limit. The apparatus includes: a floating main body connected to the ropes, fixed on the sea, and providing a space for marine work; winches disposed on the floating main body and retracting or releasing the ropes fixing the floating main body; fairleads disposed on portions of the floating main body and guiding the ropes to the winches through themselves; and braking units disposed on portions of the floating main body at a predetermined distance from the fairleads, with the ropes passing through the fairleads and themselves, and controlling a speed of the ropes that are retracted to the winches at a predetermined speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Korea Institute of Ocean Science & TechnologyInventors: Kang Su LEE, Byoung Jae PARK, Min Suk KI, Hyun Seok KIM
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Patent number: 10429174Abstract: A method for evaluating a leadframe surface includes positioning a leadframe on a measurement apparatus at a first predetermined distance relative to an end portion of a light source of an optical sensor; irradiating a predetermined area on a surface of the leadframe with light having a single predetermined wavelength from the light source; receiving, with a light receiver of the optical sensor, reflected light from the predetermined area on the surface of the leadframe, and converting the reflected light into an electric signal; determining a reflection intensity value of the predetermined area on the surface of the leadframe based on the electric signal; and calculating a reflection ratio of the predetermined area on the surface of the leadframe based on the reflection intensity value and a predetermined reference reflection intensity value associated with the light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Hung-Yu Chou, Chien-Hao Wang, Tse-Tsun Chiu, Fu-Kang Lee, Liang-Kang Su
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Publication number: 20190186897Abstract: A method for evaluating a leadframe surface includes positioning a leadframe on a measurement apparatus at a first predetermined distance relative to an end portion of a light source of an optical sensor; irradiating a predetermined area on a surface of the leadframe with light having a single predetermined wavelength from the light source; receiving, with a light receiver of the optical sensor, reflected light from the predetermined area on the surface of the leadframe, and converting the reflected light into an electric signal; determining a reflection intensity value of the predetermined area on the surface of the leadframe based on the electric signal; and calculating a reflection ratio of the predetermined area on the surface of the leadframe based on the reflection intensity value and a predetermined reference reflection intensity value associated with the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Hung-Yu CHOU, Chien-Hao WANG, Tse-Tsun CHIU, Fu-Kang LEE, Liang-Kang SU
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Patent number: 10160516Abstract: The present invention provides a marine structure platform including: horizontal connecting parts which are disposed under the seawater and connected to one another in a lattice structure; vertical connecting parts which are installed uprightly at four corners of the horizontal connecting parts and protrude from the seawater; and movement damping parts which are extended at the four corners from the vertical connecting parts along the horizontal connecting parts adjacent to one another, the movement damping parts having a plate shape so as to define a vertical gap therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Korea Institute of Ocean Science & TechnologyInventors: Key Yong Hong, Kang Su Lee, Jong Su Choi, Kyong Hwan Kim, Se Wan Park
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Patent number: 10135119Abstract: A smart antenna comprises a dipole antenna, a first reflector unit, a first diode, a first RF choke unit and a second RF choke unit. The dipole antenna has a first radiating portion and a second radiating portion. The first radiating portion is used for feeding an RF signal and a DC voltage signal controlling the conduction status of the first diode simultaneously. The first reflector unit is disposed on a first side of the dipole antenna and parallel to the dipole antenna. A first section and a second section of the first reflector unit are electrically connected by the first diode. The first RF choke unit is electrically connected between the first radiating portion and the first section of the first reflector unit. The second RF choke unit is electrically connected between the second radiating portion and the second section of the first reflector unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORPORATIONInventors: Kuang-Yuan Ku, Tsun-Che Huang, Cheng-Geng Jan, Chi-Kang Su
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Publication number: 20180304976Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquefied gas carrier having a width of less than 32.3 m to pass through the old Panama Canal, which includes a liquefied gas tank having a liquefied gas storage capacity of 70K or more, preferably 78.7K.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Min Seok OH, Min Jae KWON, Jong Pil HA, Hyuk Jang KWON, Kang Su NAM, Hyung Cheol SHIN
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Patent number: 10100225Abstract: A CMP slurry composition for polishing a metal wire and a polishing method, the CMP slurry composition including polishing particles; an oxidant; a complexing agent; a corrosion inhibitor; and deionized water, wherein the corrosion inhibitor includes an inorganic nitrite or ammonium nitrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.Inventors: So Hyung Lee, Keun Bong Do, Dong Jin Kim, Kang Su An, Young Chul Jung
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Patent number: 10096908Abstract: An antenna device includes a dual-band cross dipole antenna including four radiators each extending from an axis toward a plane and including a first radiating element and a second radiating element for transmitting or receiving radio signals of a first band and a second band, wherein a plane where each radiator is located is perpendicular to a plane where a neighboring radiator is located; and a reflecting board disposed on a side of the dual-band cross dipole antenna, wherein a location and a shape of the reflecting board relate to wavelengths corresponding to signals of the first band and the second band, such that the dual-band cross dipole antenna is directional in the first band and omnidirectional in the second band.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Cheng-Geng Jan, Tsun-Che Huang, An-Shyi Liu, Chi-Kang Su