Patents by Inventor Kyong-woo Kim

Kyong-woo Kim 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: 11774377
    Abstract: A real-time inline digital tomosynthesis system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a subject moving rail configured to move a subject in a preset direction and at a preset speed, a pair of an X-ray generator and an X-ray detector fixedly provided to face each other in a first direction of the subject moving rail, a subject position identifier configured to identify and notify a current position of the subject based on an image or a sensor, and an image reconstructor configured to obtain a plurality of X-ray images having different subject positions through the X-ray detector based on the current position of the subject, and then reconstruct and output the plurality of X-ray images as at least one of a tomographic image for each section and one three-dimensional (3D) image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: JPI Healthcare CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyong-Woo Kim, Heesin Lee, Jin-Guk Kim
  • Publication number: 20230277146
    Abstract: A medical image apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a main body that is travelable, a column vertically coupled to the main body, a straight arm moving unit sliding in a longitudinal direction of the column, a straight arm coupled to the straight arm moving unit and rotating with respect to the column, and a source arm located on a side of the straight arm, perpendicular to the straight arm, and including a source driving rail through which a source assembly slides, wherein the straight arm is coupled to a moving unit rotating shaft formed on the straight arm moving unit, and is rotatable with respect to the column about the moving unit rotating shaft, and the source arm is fixed to the side of the straight arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Kyong-Woo KIM, Eun-Kyu PARK, Jin-Guk KIM
  • Publication number: 20230281817
    Abstract: An operation method of a medical imaging apparatus for capturing an X-ray medical image is provided. The method includes receiving identification information of a user, receiving photographing mode selection information, determining that a photographing mode is an X-ray photographing mode for checking a health condition of an object on the basis of at least one of the identification information of the user and the photographing mode selection information, obtaining identification information of the object, determining an initial photographing position from among a plurality of predetermined photographing positions, and determining a photographing sequence of the plurality of predetermined photographing positions on the basis of the initial photographing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: JPIHealthcare. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyong Woo KIM, Hyung Kyu KIM, Jin Guk KIM
  • Publication number: 20230277140
    Abstract: A medical image apparatus includes a column coupled to a main body and vertically extending, a straight arm moving unit sliding in a longitudinal direction of the column and including a moving unit rotating shaft for rotating a straight arm, and the straight arm coupled to the straight arm moving unit and rotating with respect to the column. The straight arm moving unit includes a camshaft formed along a side surface of the moving unit rotating shaft, having an elliptical cross-section, and fixed to the straight arm moving unit, the straight arm includes a first balance unit and a second balance unit fixed to the straight arm, contacting a side surface of the camshaft, and configured to press the side surface of the camshaft by an elastic body. The first balance unit presses a side of the camshaft and the second balance unit presses the other side of the camshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: JPIHealthcare. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyong Woo KIM, Eun Kyu PARK, Jin Guk KIM
  • Publication number: 20230277145
    Abstract: A medical image apparatus is provided. The medical image apparatus includes a main body that is travelable, a column vertically coupled to the main body, a straight arm moving unit sliding in a longitudinal direction of the column, a straight arm coupled to the straight arm moving unit and rotating with respect to the column, and a source arm located on a side of the straight arm, perpendicular to the straight arm, and including a source driving rail through which a source assembly slides. The straight arm is coupled to a moving unit rotating shaft formed on the straight arm moving unit, and is rotatable with respect to the column about the moving unit rotating shaft, and the source arm is fixed to the side of the straight arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: JPIHealthcare. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyong Woo KIM, Kwang Sun KIM, Jin Guk KIM
  • Publication number: 20220365005
    Abstract: A real-time inline digital tomosynthesis system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a subject moving rail configured to move a subject in a preset direction and at a preset speed, a pair of an X-ray generator and an X-ray detector fixedly provided to face each other in a first direction of the subject moving rail, a subject position identifier configured to identify and notify a current position of the subject based on an image or a sensor, and an image reconstructor configured to obtain a plurality of X-ray images having different subject positions through the X-ray detector based on the current position of the subject, and then reconstruct and output the plurality of X-ray images as at least one of a tomographic image for each section and one three-dimensional (3D) image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Kyong-Woo KIM, Heesin LEE, Jin-Guk KIM
  • Patent number: 9364189
    Abstract: Provided is an X-ray image photographing device, and more particularly, a portable X-ray image system available for multiple uses. In addition, disclosed is an X-ray image photographing device, and more particularly, an operating table which may be coupled to a portable X-ray image device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: NANOFOCUSRAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kyong Woo Kim
  • Publication number: 20150216493
    Abstract: Provided is an X-ray image photographing device, and more particularly, a portable X-ray image system available for multiple uses. In addition, disclosed is an X-ray image photographing device, and more particularly, an operating table which may be coupled to a portable X-ray image device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: NANOFOCUSRAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kyong Woo Kim
  • Publication number: 20130022171
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for alignment of multilayer film mirrors for a monochromatic X-ray generator and an X-ray image detecting method using the same. The apparatus for alignment of multilayer film mirrors for a monochromatic X-ray generator includes a collimator disposed between an X-ray generating unit and a detector and aligning them and limiting the radiation direction of X-ray to provide an optimum incident angle to multilayer film mirrors generating the monochromatic X-ray from the X-ray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: NANO FOCUS RAY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Kyong Woo Kim, Jae Hee Kim, Young Man Kwon, Cheol Woo Ryu
  • Publication number: 20120294493
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for generating a respiration gating signal of an X-ray micro-computed tomography scanner. The respiration cycle of repeating inhalation and exhalation of an experimental animal is acquired by imaging the abdomen or chest of the experimental animal respiring under anesthesia fixed on a couch disposed between an X-ray irradiator and an X-ray detector fixed to a rating gantry, and then a respiration gating signal that is synchronized at the point of time when the respiration is judged to stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: NANO FOCUS RAY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Kyong Woo Kim, Kyu Gyeom Kim, Joon Whoan Lee, Song Yi Shin
  • Patent number: 7474729
    Abstract: A soft X-ray microscope includes a table (10); a housing (20) installed to the upper side of the table (10) and having a partition (22); a light source chamber (30) installed lower than the partition (22) of the housing (20) to project a light to liquid jetted under a high pressure to generate plasma; a mirror chamber (40), installed above the partition (22) of the housing (20), in which first and second mirror (410 and 430) are respectively installed to upper and lower sides of a holder (420) for storing a living sample, the soft X-ray generated by the plasma generated in the light source chamber (30) illuminates the living sample, and the soft X-ray penetrated the living sample is amplified to obtain an image in an image capturing chamber; and an image capturing chamber (50) installed to the upper side of the housing (20) to amplify a light image signal amplified through the mirror chamber (40) and to capture the light image on an external screen to allow distinguishing the light image from exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Wonkwang University Center for Industry-Academy Cooperation
    Inventors: Kwon-ha Yoon, Kyong-woo Kim
  • Publication number: 20070053487
    Abstract: A soft X-ray microscope includes a table (10); a housing (20) installed to the upper side of the table (10) and having a partition (22); a light source chamber (30) installed lower than the partition (22) of the housing (20) to project a light to liquid jetted under a high pressure to generate plasma; a mirror chamber (40), installed above the partition (22) of the housing (20), in which first and second mirror (410 and 430) are respectively installed to upper and lower sides of a holder (420) for storing a living sample, the soft X-ray generated by the plasma generated in the light source chamber (30) illuminates the living sample, and the soft X-ray penetrated the living sample is amplified to obtain an image in an image capturing chamber; and an image capturing chamber (50) installed to the upper side of the housing (20) to amplify a light image signal amplified through the mirror chamber (40) and to capture the light image on an external screen to allow distinguishing the light image from exterior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Kwon-ha Yoon, Kyong-woo Kim
  • Patent number: D714940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Nanofocusray Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kyong Woo Kim
  • Patent number: D714941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Nanofocusray Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kyong Woo Kim