Patents by Inventor Kihuk LEE

Kihuk LEE 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: 20240389288
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining an inner space, and a camera module fixed to the housing. The camera module includes a bracket fixed to the housing and including an accommodation space defined therein. Within the accommodation space is a lens and an actuator which adjusts a position of the lens, a shield can which covers the actuator, and an elastic structure which electrically connects the shield can to the bracket. The elastic structure includes an elastic portion which is between the shield can and the bracket and provides an elastic force to the shield can. The shield can and the bracket are electrically connected to each other at the elastic portion of the elastic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Sukmin LEE, Manho KIM, Kihuk LEE
  • Publication number: 20240388779
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes: a housing and a camera module, at least part of which is disposed in the housing. The camera module includes a camera housing, a sensor assembly including an image sensor and is fixed to the camera housing, and a lens unit, at least part of which is accommodated in a space formed by the camera housing and the sensor assembly, the lens unit being configured such that all or part of the lens unit moves relative to the camera housing and the sensor assembly. The lens unit includes a lens assembly including a lens, a first carrier to which the lens assembly is coupled, a second carrier in which the first carrier is accommodated to be movable in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the lens, a stopper coupled to the second carrier to cover at least part of the first carrier, and a first damper, at least part of which is disposed between the stopper and the first carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Hyungjin Rho, Kwangseok Byon, Bongchan Kim, Jaeheung Park, Hyosang An, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 12126915
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a camera module for acquiring image data, a memory for storing a program module for controlling the camera module, and a processor electrically connected to the camera module or the memory, wherein the program module includes an application associated with the camera module, a framework for processing one or more requests received by the application, a hardware interface for interfacing with the camera module, and a solution layer for interlinking the hardware interface and the framework, and performing a post-processing operation of the image data by using at least a part of the camera module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gyushik An, Joonho Youn, Jaehyun Kim, Jehan Yoon, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 12108132
    Abstract: An electronic device including a camera module is provided. The camera module includes a lens assembly including a lens, a lens holder in which the lens assembly is fixedly disposed, a sensor carrier that includes an image sensor at least partially aligned with an optical axis of the lens and a circuit board electrically connected with the image sensor and that moves in a first axial direction perpendicular to the optical axis and a second axial direction perpendicular to the optical axis and the first axial direction, a fixed substrate adjacent to the sensor carrier and fixed in a specified position, and a connecting member that extends from the circuit board to the fixed substrate and that extends to surround at least three interconnected edges of the circuit board when viewed in a direction of the optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaeheung Park, Kwangseok Byon, Hwajoong Jung, Bongchan Kim, Taehwan Kim, Hyungjin Rho, Kihuk Lee
  • Publication number: 20240314424
    Abstract: A device and method are provided for providing a function related to a camera in an electronic device. A method includes acquiring, via a first camera of the electronic device, a plurality of first images; acquiring, via a second camera of the electronic device, one or more second images; generating a plurality of image contents based on at least one of the plurality of first images or the one or more second images; and outputting the plurality of image contents at respective regions of a display of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Sunho MOON, Yeonjong Bong, Ramakrishnan Srinivasakannan, Gaurav Kumar Jain, Girish Kulkarni, Karthikeyan Somanathan, Sachin Dev, Sudha Velusamy, Uison Yoon, Jehan Yoon, Cheolyong Jeon, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 12090654
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first device comprising a spherical housing which rotates and in which a spherical inner space is formed, and a second device which is disposed on the outer surface of the spherical housing and has a ring shape, wherein the first device comprises a first driving device which is disposed within the spherical housing and is capable of transmitting driving force to the spherical housing, a structure disposed within the spherical housing and formed such that the second device is disposed on the surface of the spherical housing, a second driving device which is disposed within the spherical housing and drives the structure, and at least one first sensor which is disposed in the structure and faces the inner surface of the spherical housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byunghun Cho, Woochul Lee, Eunsu Jeong, Jaewoong Choi, Byounguk Yoon, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 12073031
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, the housing including an opening formed on a portion thereof and an internal space extending from the opening into the housing, a first wireless communication circuit, a display including a first area, an electronic pen insertable into the internal space through the opening and including a camera and a second wireless communication circuit, the camera of the electronic pen being positioned at a point corresponding to the first area when the electronic pen is inserted into the internal space of the housing, and at least one processor connected to the first wireless communication circuit, the display and the electronic pen, and configured to obtain image data obtained by the camera included in the electronic pen through the first wireless communication circuit and output the obtained image data through the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wonjoon Do, Woojhon Choi, Jaesung Choi, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 12069382
    Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed. The electronic device includes a camera, a memory and at least one processor. The processor implements the method, including: acquiring image data through a camera, partitioning, by at least one processor, the acquired image data into a first region and a second region according to a designated scheme, acquiring a first auto-white-balancing (AWB) parameter of the first region and a second AWB parameter of the second region, and executing AWB on the image data using both the first AWB parameter and the second AWB parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaemyung Lee, Sungoh Kim, Jiyoon Park, Wonseok Song, Hyunsik Yu, Kihuk Lee, Sanghyeon Lim, Dongyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 12056416
    Abstract: An augmented reality device may comprise a display, at least one sensor, a communication circuit, and at least one processor operatively connected with the display, the at least one sensor, and the communication circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seungnyun Kim, Hanjib Kim, Hyunjun Kim, Yongsang Yun, Kihuk Lee, Chihyun Cho
  • Patent number: 12058426
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes: a housing and a camera module, at least part of which is disposed in the housing. The camera module includes a camera housing, a sensor assembly including an image sensor and is fixed to the camera housing, and a lens unit, at least part of which is accommodated in a space formed by the camera housing and the sensor assembly, the lens unit being configured such that all or part of the lens unit moves relative to the camera housing and the sensor assembly. The lens unit includes a lens assembly including a lens, a first carrier to which the lens assembly is coupled, a second carrier in which the first carrier is accommodated to be movable in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the lens, a stopper coupled to the second carrier to cover at least part of the first carrier, and a first damper, at least part of which is disposed between the stopper and the first carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyungjin Rho, Kwangseok Byon, Bongchan Kim, Jaeheung Park, Hyosang An, Kihuk Lee
  • Publication number: 20240236491
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment comprises: a lens assembly including one or more lenses aligned along an optical axis; an auto focus (AF) module comprising circuitry configured to move the lens assembly in the direction of the optical axis; an optical image stabilization (OIS) module comprising circuitry configured to move the lens assembly in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis, wherein the OIS module includes a unit correction section based on a driving range of the OIS module, a movement range of the lens assembly in the plane according to driving of the AF module, and a resolution of the OIS module; an image sensor configured to acquire light passing through the lens assembly; a motion sensor; and at least one processor, comprising processing circuitry, electrically connected to the AF module, the OIS module, the image sensor, and the motion sensor, wherein at least one processor, individually and/or collectively, may be configured to: detect a motion of the electronic device using t
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Yeonhak KIM, Donghun YU, Sewon KIM, Kyeonguk LEE, Kihuk LEE
  • Patent number: 12003866
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display including a first region being capable of reciprocating, a camera configured to obtain an image using incident light through the first region, a driving part configured to reciprocate the first region, and at least one processor electrically connected to the display, the camera, and the driving part, wherein the at least one processor may be configured to control the driving part such that the first region reciprocates, obtain a plurality of first images through the camera while the first region reciprocates, and obtain a second image by synthesizing the plurality of first images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sungoh Kim, Valeriy Rushinskiy, Hyungsok Yeo, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 12003931
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a housing including a first housing and a second housing; a hinge unit rotatably connected to the first housing and the second housing; a display; a first speaker disposed in the first housing; a second speaker disposed in the second housing; at least one sensor; and a memory. The memory may store instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to: receive an event related to audio data; identify a state of the electronic device on the basis of information obtained through the at least one sensor; determine at least one speaker to output the audio data, among the first speaker and the second speaker, on the basis of the state of the electronic device; and output the audio data through the at least one speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woosung Chun, Dongyup Lee, Hokeun Kwak, Chanyoung Moon, Doosik Park, Mooyoung Kim, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 11997378
    Abstract: A device and method are provided for providing a function related to a camera in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a display device; a first camera; a processor; and a memory configured to store instructions, which when executed, instruct the processor to acquire a plurality of first images having a first attribute and one or more second images having a second attribute through the first camera for a predetermined time, when an input associated with image acquisition is received, generate one or more image content based on the plurality of first images or the one or more second images, and store instructions that cause the one or more image content to be output through the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Sunho Moon, Yeonjong Bong, Ramakrishnan Srinivasakannan, Gaurav Kumar Jain, Girish Kulkarni, Karthikeyan Somanathan, Sachin Dev, Sudha Velusamy, Uison Yoon, Jehan Yoon, Cheolyong Jeon, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 11992102
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure relate to, e.g., a case of a wearable electronic device wearable on a human body portion. According to certain embodiments of the disclosure, there may be provided an electronic device case for storing a wearable electronic device comprising a case housing forming a space for receiving the wearable electronic device, a conductive supporting member disposed in the case housing, and a contact member disposed in the space for receiving the wearable electronic device and exposed to an exterior when the case housing is opened, electrically connected with the conductive supporting member, and configured to at least partially contact a conductive portion of the wearable electronic device. Other various embodiments are also possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jongmin Yoon, Sungkwang Yang, Joonyoung Song, Hyunmo Yang, Kyuhyung Cho, Nammin Jo, Heonjun Ha, Seungnyun Kim, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 11997382
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for providing a camera service by an electronic device. The electronic device may include a camera, a memory, and at least one processor, the processor configured to control the electronic device to: receive a camera shooting request; display a preview image of an external object obtained through the camera using first area information based on a first shooting mode in response to the shooting request; receive an input corresponding to a second shooting mode in the first shooting mode; and display the preview using second area information corresponding to the second shooting mode in response to the input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wooyong Lee, Yunson Yoo, Donghoon Jang, Beomjoon Kwon, Kihuk Lee
  • Patent number: 11974036
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a first housing, a second housing configured to be slidable from the first housing, and a main printed circuit board (PCB) disposed inside the first housing and including a processor mounted therein. The electronic device also includes a camera module disposed in the second housing, and a display module. The display module includes a display having a first region exposed externally and a second region within an internal space of the first housing, while in a slide-in state of the second housing. The display module also includes a first flexible PCB (FPCB) connected to the main PCB. At least a portion of the first FPCB is movable as the second housing slides out from the first housing. The camera module is electrically connected to the first FPCB to transmit and receive electrical signals to and from the processor mounted on the main PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Manho Kim, Taeyun Kim, Kihuk Lee, Wonjun Jeong, Hwajoong Jung, Changhwan Jin
  • Publication number: 20240129610
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a camera module and/or an electronic device comprising same may comprise: a first guide unit comprising a first magnet having the shape of an arc around a first axis of rotation; a first rotating unit comprising a rotation base disposed on the first guide unit and configured to rotate around the first axis of rotation; a support bearing disposed between the first guide unit and the first rotating unit and configured to rotatably support the first rotating unit with regard to the first guide unit; a first coil disposed on the first rotating unit and configured to generate an electromagnetic force together with the first magnet in response to an electric signal applied thereto, thereby providing a driving force for rotating the first rotating unit; a fixed magnet disposed on one of the first guide unit and the first rotating unit; and a first yoke disposed on an other of the first guide unit and the first rotating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Kwangseok BYON, Kihuk LEE, Min HEU
  • Patent number: 11960643
    Abstract: Provided are a head mounted display apparatus, an operating method thereof, and a storage medium. The head mounted display apparatus includes at least one display, at least one camera disposed on a back surface of the at least one display, and a controller, in which the controller is configured to obtain an image regarding both eyes of a user through the at least one camera, detect the both eyes of the user from the obtained image, measure an inter-pupillary distance (IPD) of the user based on the detected both eyes of the user, convert a picture based on the measured IPD, and display the converted picture on the at least one display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaesung Choi, Wonjoon Do, Woojhon Choi, Kihuk Lee
  • Publication number: 20240111172
    Abstract: Disclosed is a camera module. The camera module includes a lens assembly including a lens and an image stabilization assembly including a moving member including a first substrate and an image sensor electrically connected to the first substrate, the image stabilization assembly being connected to the lens assembly wherein an optical axis is at least partially aligned with the image sensor. The image stabilization assembly is configured to move the moving member in at least one direction perpendicular to the optical axis such that the optical axis is aligned with a specified position on the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jaeheung PARK, Hyungjin RHO, Hwajoong JUNG, Bongchan KIM, Taehwan KIM, Kwangseok BYON, Kihuk LEE