Patents by Inventor Kichu HONG

Kichu HONG 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).

  • Publication number: 20240124291
    Abstract: Proposed are a wine storage device and a wine dispensing method using the same. In the wine storage device, a storage space (32) for storing a wine bottle (B) is formed inside a cabinet (10), and a vision sensor part (50) can be arranged in the cabinet (10). In addition, a main control part (150) can extract information of wine from an image of a wine label (B1) captured by the vision sensor part (50). The wine contained in the wine bottle (B) can be dispensed through an dispensing head (100) to the outside. An aerating part (A) is provided in the dispensing head (100) and a discharge hole (143) for discharging the wine to a contact space (113) can be formed in the aerating part (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ja Yoen KIM, Kichu HONG, Hwayun CHOI
  • Publication number: 20240067513
    Abstract: Proposed are a wine storage device and a wine dispensing method using same. A storage space (32) storing a wine bottle (B) may be formed in a cabinet (10), and the cabinet (10) may be provided with a dispensing head (100) dispensing wine (B) to the outside. Further, a temperature adjustment module (200) may be placed on a dispensing path for delivering the wine to the dispensing head (100), and the temperature adjustment module (200) may adjust the temperature of the wine being dispensed through the dispensing head (100). Here, the temperature adjustment module (200) may include a heating unit and a cooling unit. Accordingly, the wine may be heated or cooled while being dispensed, and thus have a drinking temperature different from a storage temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Hwayun CHOI, Kichu HONG, Ja Yoen Kim
  • Patent number: 11472037
    Abstract: Provided a robot for assisting hearing of a user, while minimizing an influence on the surroundings. The robot includes a speaker, a microphone configured to recognize a voice, a processor configured to acquire a position of a user's face when a hearing aid command is acquired on the basis of the voice recognized through the microphone, and a driving unit configured to cause the speaker to be moved toward the position of the user's face, wherein the processor acquires a sound which is a target of hearing aid, generates an assistant sound by amplifying a predetermined frequency band of the sound or converting the predetermined frequency band of the sound into a different frequency band, and outputs the assistant sound through the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kichu Hong, Miyoung Seo, Hongkyu Park, Aram Kim, Yeonkyung Kim
  • Publication number: 20210331324
    Abstract: Provided a robot for assisting hearing of a user, while minimizing an influence on the surroundings. The robot includes a speaker, a microphone configured to recognize a voice, a processor configured to acquire a position of a user's face when a hearing aid command is acquired on the basis of the voice recognized through the microphone, and a driving unit configured to cause the speaker to be moved toward the position of the user's face, wherein the processor acquires a sound which is a target of hearing aid, generates an assistant sound by amplifying a predetermined frequency band of the sound or converting the predetermined frequency band of the sound into a different frequency band, and outputs the assistant sound through the speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kichu HONG, Miyoung SEO, Hongkyu PARK, Aram KIM, Yeonkyung KIM
  • Patent number: 10191487
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device capable of controlling a flying bot and a control method therefor, the device comprising: a communication unit for performing wireless communication with the flying bot; a display unit for displaying image information related to the control of the flying bot; a user input unit for controlling a flying state of the flying bot and a function which can be performed by the flying bot; a detection unit for detecting at least one of a rotating direction, a moving direction and a tilt state of the flying bot; and a control unit for receiving, from the flying bot, information about a location and/or a surrounding situation of the flying bot through the communication unit and changing a flight control manner of the flying bot on the basis of the received result, wherein, according to the changed flight control manner of the flying bot, the control unit determines, on the basis of a location of a user, the moving direction and the rotating direction of the flying bot according
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kichu Hong, Guimok Cho, Kihyung Kim
  • Patent number: 10143347
    Abstract: Provided is a cleaning device comprising: a camera unit for capturing an image; a cleaning unit for cleaning; an air purification unit for purifying air; a driving unit for moving the cleaning device; and a processor for controlling the camera unit, the cleaning unit, the air purification unit and the driving unit, wherein the processor detects a user by using the camera unit, cleans by moving the cleaning device to a position exceeding a first threshold distance from the detected user when the cleaning device is in a cleaning mode, and purifies the air by moving the cleaning device to a position within a second threshold distance from the detected user when the cleaning device is in an air purification mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Dongkyu Lee, Kihyung Kim, Jihwan Kim, Seungkwon Ahn, Kichu Hong
  • Patent number: 10085608
    Abstract: The present invention provides a robot cleaner comprising: a main body which forms an outer appearance; a driving unit for moving the main body; a cleaning unit, installed at the lower portion of the main body, for sucking filth or dust on a floor surface or in the air; light emitting units which are installed at the lower portion of the main body and configured to externally emit light according the driving condition of the driving unit; and a controller for controlling the plurality of light emitting units so that the light emitting units emit light in forms different from each other according to each of a first driving condition where the main body is stopped, a second driving condition where the main body moves, and a third driving condition where the main body rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kihyung Kim, Seunghyun Woo, Kichu Hong, Seonghak Moon
  • Publication number: 20170329325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device capable of controlling a flying bot and a control method therefor, the device comprising: a communication unit for performing wireless communication with the flying bot; a display unit for displaying image information related to the control of the flying bot; a user input unit for controlling a flying state of the flying bot and a function which can be performed by the flying bot; a detection unit for detecting at least one of a rotating direction, a moving direction and a tilt state of the flying bot; and a control unit for receiving, from the flying bot, information about a location and/or a surrounding situation of the flying bot through the communication unit and changing a flight control manner of the flying bot on the basis of the received result, wherein, according to the changed flight control manner of the flying bot, the control unit determines, on the basis of a location of a user, the moving direction and the rotating direction of the flying bot according
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kichu HONG, Guimok CHO, Kihyung KIM
  • Patent number: 9615014
    Abstract: The present specification relates to a portable device controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method of controlling therefor. According to one embodiment, a method of controlling a portable device controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle capturing an image includes the steps of obtaining first image information of a target object using a camera unit, transmitting a capture control signal controlling image capture for the target object to the unmanned aerial vehicle, receiving second image information of the target object captured based on the capture control signal from the unmanned aerial vehicle and generating a 3D image corresponding to the target object using the first image information and the second image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jihwan Kim, Kihyung Kim, Sihwa Park, Kichu Hong
  • Patent number: 9586682
    Abstract: Disclosed is a digital device controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle to provide a flight trajectory feedback based on at least one of an application and a task of the application. The digital device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with an unmanned aerial vehicle, a display unit, and a processor configured to control the communication unit and the display unit. The processor is further configured to transmit application data including information of at least one of an application executed by the digital device and/or a task of the application to the unmanned aerial vehicle through the communication unit. The application data causes the unmanned aerial vehicle to provide a flight trajectory feedback determined based on the application data. The flight trajectory feedback is one of plural predetermined flight trajectory feedbacks and displays at least one of the application and the task pairing with the unmanned aerial vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jihwan Kim, Kihyung Kim, Kichu Hong
  • Publication number: 20160316982
    Abstract: The present invention provides a robot cleaner comprising: a main body which forks an outer appearance; a driving unit for moving the main body; a cleaning unit, installed at the lower portion of the main body, for sucking filth or dust on a floor surface in the air; light emitting units which are installed at the lower portion of the main body and configured to externally emit light according the driving condition of the driving unit; and a controller for controlling the plurality of light emitting units so that the light emitting units emit light in forms different from each other according to each of a first driving condition where the main body is stopped, a second driving condition where the main body moves, and a third driving condition where the main body rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Kihyung KIM, Seonghyun WOO, Kichu HONG, Seonghak MOON
  • Publication number: 20160278593
    Abstract: Provided is a cleaning device comprising: a camera unit for capturing an image; a cleaning unit for cleaning; an air purification unit for purifying air; a driving unit for moving the cleaning device; and a processor for controlling the camera unit, the cleaning unit, the air purification unit and the driving unit, wherein the processor detects a user by using the camera unit, cleans by moving the cleaning device to a position exceeding a first threshold distance from the detected user when the cleaning device is in a cleaning mode, and purifies the air by moving the cleaning device to a position within a second threshold distance from the detected user when the cleaning device is in an air purification mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Dongkyu LEE, Kihyung KIM, Jihwan KIM, Seungkwon AHN, Kichu HONG
  • Publication number: 20150341540
    Abstract: The present specification relates to a portable device controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method of controlling therefor. According to one embodiment, a method of controlling a portable device controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle capturing an image includes the steps of obtaining first image information of a target object using a camera unit, transmitting a capture control signal controlling image capture for the target object to the unmanned aerial vehicle, receiving second image information of the target object captured based on the capture control signal from the unmanned aerial vehicle and generating a 3D image corresponding to the target object using the first image information and the second image information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Jihwan KIM, Kihyung KIM, Sihwa PARK, Kichu HONG
  • Publication number: 20150316927
    Abstract: Disclosed is a digital device controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle to provide a flight trajectory feedback based on at least one of an application and a task of the application. The digital device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with an unmanned aerial vehicle, a display unit, and a processor configured to control the communication unit and the display unit. The processor is further configured to transmit application data including information of at least one of an application executed by the digital device and/or a task of the application to the unmanned aerial vehicle through the communication unit. The application data causes the unmanned aerial vehicle to provide a flight trajectory feedback determined based on the application data. The flight trajectory feedback is one of plural predetermined flight trajectory feedbacks and displays at least one of the application and the task pairing with the unmanned aerial vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Jihwan KIM, Kihyung KIM, Kichu HONG
  • Publication number: 20140168117
    Abstract: A method for operating a mobile terminal includes detecting whether pressure is applied via a plurality of sensors, detecting the level of the pressure, entering a call recording mode for recording content of a telephone call if the detected level of the pressure is greater than a reference value and the telephone call is established, and entering a memo mode if the detected level of the pressure is greater than the reference value and the telephone call is not established. Accordingly, a user can easily and conveniently utilize a function and rapidly perform a predetermined operation or function. Therefore, it is possible to increase user convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Sungeun KIM, Hyunju KIM, Eunhee YI, Kichu HONG, Jinyung PARK