Patents by Inventor Kun-soo Shin

Kun-soo Shin 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: 7652609
    Abstract: A motion detector and method with low power consumption in an inertia sensor. The motion detector is selectively supplied with power for operation of the inertia sensor according to a power control signal. While the inertia sensor is supplied with power, three-dimensional analog signals are sampled, A/D converted, and outputted via a controller. A pulse width of the power control signal is determined by reflecting the sampling and A/D conversion period and reflecting the operation preparing period of the inertia sensor from the A/D converted value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youn Ho Kim, Kun Soo Shin, Hyun Tai Hwang, Jong Pal Kim
  • Patent number: 7618347
    Abstract: In a training control method using biofeedback, and an apparatus using the method, the method includes setting a target exercise zone for a user based on a bio-signal from the user, the target exercise zone including a range of indices and comparing a current index obtained from the bio-signal with the target exercise zone in time units in an exercise training mode and providing at least one of positive biofeedback information, negative biofeedback information, and a warning message to the user according to a result of the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyung-sok Yeo, Jae-chan Park, Kun-soo Shin, Kyung-ho Kim, Jeong-hwan Lee, Youn-ho Kim
  • Patent number: 7620450
    Abstract: A noise removal method and system using a change in activity pattern, in which it is recognized that noise components exist in different frequency bands and different filters for removing noise are stored according to each activity pattern, thereby optimally removing the noise components. A method of removing noise by using a change in an activity pattern includes: recognizing an activity pattern of the subject using an activity sensor; sensing a first bio signal corresponding to the activity pattern from the subject using an electric potential sensor; recognizing a noise generation pattern according to the activity pattern by analyzing a noise component for each section of the first bio signal; selecting filter information for each section according to the noise generation pattern; storing the filter information selected for each section in association with the activity pattern; and removing noise from a second bio signal sensed from the subject by applying the stored filter information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youn Ho Kim, Kun Soo Shin
  • Publication number: 20090240305
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and medium for generating electrical stimulation, including an electromyogram detector detecting an electromyographic signal of a body, a fatigue index calculator calculating a fatigue index indicating a degree of muscle fatigue by converting the electromyographic signal detected by the electromyogram detector during a predetermined time unit into a frequency-domain electromyographic signal, and an electrical stimulation signal generator adjusting an electrical stimulation signal according to the calculated fatigue index and generating the electrical stimulation signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong-hwan Lee, Kun-soo Shin, Wan-taek Han, Hyung-sok Yeo, Jin-sang Whang
  • Patent number: 7584666
    Abstract: A pressure sensor includes at least one cantilever formed on an upper surface of a silicon substrate, a piezoresistor formed on a fixed end of the cantilever, and a metal wire and an electrode pad connected to both ends of the piezoresistor, wherein a stopper that limits a deformation of a free end of the cantilever is formed below the cantilever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-pal Kim, Kun-soo Shin, Sang-kon Bae, Youn-ho Kim
  • Publication number: 20090182240
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for measuring a biological signal. The apparatus includes a first surface having a first sensor which is attached to a predetermined part of a user's body and measures a first biological signal generated by the predetermined part; and a second surface having a second sensor which is attached to the user's finger and measures a second biological signal generated by the finger. Therefore, a user can easily check his or her health condition without being limited by time or place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo-young Jang, Sang-kon Bae, Kun-soo Shin
  • Publication number: 20090154523
    Abstract: A body-temperature measuring device is provided. The device includes: a pad which is attachable to and detachable from a human body; a battery which is provided to the pad and includes a pair of battery terminals for supplying power; and a temperature sensing block which is attached to and detached from the pad and comprises units for contacting the human body to sense temperature and wirelessly transmitting a temperature sensing signal corresponding to the sensed temperature and a pair of connecting terminals which are electrically connected to the battery terminals only when attached to the pad, and a body-temperature measuring system including one or more of the body-temperature measuring devices and a receiver which receives the wirelessly transmitted temperature sensing signal, measures the temperature by using the received signal, and informs of a result of measuring the temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-pal KIM, Kun-soo Shin
  • Publication number: 20090150113
    Abstract: Provided are a module, for measuring physical attributes linked to exercise, comprising: a pad that is attachable or wearable to the body of a person; a signal sensing unit installed on the pad to sense at least one type of physical attributes signal that changes according to motions of the body; and a transmitting unit transmitting the physical attributes signal sensed by the signal sensing unit, a system including the module, and a method of applying the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Youn-ho Kim, Woo-young Jang, Kun-soo Shin
  • Publication number: 20090069698
    Abstract: Provided is a blood pressure measuring apparatus and a method of measuring blood pressure. The blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a plurality of blood pressure measuring units disposed on a substrate, a plurality of optical sensors disposed on the substrate to correspond to the blood pressure measuring units, and a control unit that measures blood pressure by analyzing signals received from the optical sensors and the blood pressure measuring units, wherein each of the blood pressure measuring units comprises a plurality of blood pressure sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-kon BAE, Kun-soo SHIN, Jong-pal KIM, Youn-ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20090013793
    Abstract: A pressure sensor includes at least one cantilever formed on an upper surface of a silicon substrate, a piezoresistor formed on a fixed end of the cantilever, and a metal wire and an electrode pad connected to both ends of the piezoresistor, wherein a stopper that limits a deformation of a free end of the cantilever is formed below the cantilever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-pal KIM, Kun-soo Shin, Sang-kon Bae, Youn-ho Kim
  • Patent number: 7450002
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a human activity pattern irrespective of the wearing position of the sensor unit by a user and a direction of the sensor unit are provided. The method for monitoring an inertia movement signal according to a movement of a user using a sensor unit attached to the user; detecting a direction of the sensor unit from the inertia movement signal; detecting a wearing location of the sensor unit by using acceleration and direction; determining the activity pattern of the user from inertia sensors; and delivering physical activity data corresponding to at least one caloric consumption, number of steps, and movement distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-hyun Choi, Kun-soo Shin, Jin-sang Hwang, Hyun-tai Hwang, Wan-taek Han
  • Publication number: 20080275322
    Abstract: An optical sensor biosignal measurement apparatus including an optical sensor having a luminous element to emit light towards the skin of a user and a photo detector to detect light from the skin of the user; a light quantity adjustment member to adjust an optical transmission area of the photo detector; and a light quantity controller to detect the quantity of light detected by the photo detector, and control the light quantity adjustment member to adjust the optical transmission area of the photo detector according to the quantity of light is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youn Ho Kim, Kun Soo Shin, Kun Kook Park
  • Publication number: 20080188724
    Abstract: An apparatus noninvasively measures blood sugar concentration. The apparatus includes: a tissue modulation unit applying a pressure to a tissue; a hemoglobin (Hb) concentration measurement unit analyzing an amount of absorption of electromagnetic waves on a first portion of the tissue before and after the applying of the pressure by the tissue modulation unit, and measuring Hb concentration of the tissue; and a photoacoustic module unit analyzing photoacoustic signals to measure blood sugar concentration, and correcting the measured blood sugar concentration based on the measured Hb concentration to output a final blood sugar level, the photoacoustic signals being created from the tissue by emitting a pulse laser ray towards a second portion of the tissue before and after the applying of the pressure by the tissue modulation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: In Duk Hwang, Kun Soo Shin
  • Publication number: 20080177198
    Abstract: An apparatus to measure skin moisture content, the apparatus including: an electrode unit comprising a reference (R) electrode, a current (C) electrode, and a measuring (M) electrode; an operational amplifier having an inverting input terminal connect with the R electrode, and having an output terminal connect with the C electrode; a first switch connecting the R electrode and the C electrode, and releasing a connection between the R electrode and the C electrode when the electrode unit contacts with the skin of a user; and a microcontroller controlling the connection between the R electrode and the C electrode via the first switch is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Woo Young Jang, Kun Soo Shin, Hong Sig Kim
  • Publication number: 20080177162
    Abstract: A biosignal measurement apparatus including: a headset; a member being detachable from the headset, and being attached onto an ear of a user; a PPG sensor being attached onto the member to detect a PPG signal from the ear of the user; and an acceleration sensor being attached onto the member to detect an acceleration signal due to a motion of the user from the ear of the user is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Gon Bae, Kun Soo Shin, Kun Kook Park, Soo Kwan Kim, Youn Ho Kim
  • Publication number: 20080177187
    Abstract: A portable biosignal measurement apparatus and the method is provided. The apparatus includes: a micro pump; a pressure supplier including a cuff which applies a pressure in a direction of a radial artery of a user's wrist by a fluid, which is flowed depending on pressure provided by the micro pump; and a sensor unit to measure a biosignal using displacement of the radial artery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Jong Youn LEE, Kenichi YAMAKOSHI, Kun Soo SHIN
  • Publication number: 20080177189
    Abstract: A photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor includes: a conductive member contacting with the skin of a user; a luminous element disposed on the conductive member to emit light towards the skin of the user through the conductive member; and a photo detector detecting the light emitted towards the skin of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Youn Ho Kim, Kun-Kook Park, Kun Soo Shin, Sang Kon Bae, Soo Kwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20080152161
    Abstract: A system for determining application of an adaptive filter includes a signal sensor to sense a detection signal; an adaptive filter to filter the sensed signal adaptively; and a module for determining application of an adaptive filter to analyze the sensed signal and the filtered signal and to determine application of the adaptive filter to the sensed signal based on the analyzed result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Youn Ho Kim, Soo Kwan Kim, Kun Soo Shin
  • Publication number: 20080150371
    Abstract: A tact switch module is provided. The tact switch module includes a tact switch to control a driving voltage to be supplied to a power supply by sensing an ON input by a user; and a power control unit having a power input port which is connected to the power supply and a power output port to output a first voltage when power is supplied to the power input port, wherein the driving voltage triggers the power supply to output the power, and the power supply supplies the power to the power input port while the first voltage is supplied from the power output of the power control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Jong Pal Kim, Kun Soo Shin
  • Publication number: 20080149102
    Abstract: A respiration leading apparatus, method, and medium, which can displace a respiration leading apparatus corresponding to a drive signal which corresponds to a selection input from a user, or displace a respiration leading apparatus generating the drive signal which corresponds to a biological signal of the user, thereby leading a respiration of the user, is provided. A respiration leading apparatus includes: a member; a selection module which receives a selection input from a user; a drive control module which outputs a drive signal corresponding to the selection input; and a drive module which displaces the member corresponding to the drive signal in order to lead a respiration of the user. A respiration leading apparatus, which can provide a user with structural displacement by a drive signal corresponding to biological information of the user, and be portable for the user, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Pal Kim, Kun Soo Shin, Soo Hyun Bae, Mi Hee Lee