Patents by Inventor Min-Chul Kim

Min-Chul 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: 10817624
    Abstract: A storage device includes a non-volatile memory including a first block, a second block and a block management area that stores an initial data write time and a final data write time for each of the first block and the second block. The storage device also includes a memory controller that determines a creation time and a modification time for first data in response to a permanently delete command identifying the first data, selects at least one of the first block and the second block to be permanently deleted by comparing the initial data write time and the final data write time for each of the first block and the second block with the creation time and the modification time, and permanently deletes the selected at least one of the first block and the second block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-Hwan Park, Kyung Ho Kim, Min-Chul Kim, Sagar Uttarwar, Yong Gil Song, Min Gon Shin, Sun-Mi Yoo, Hyun Su Jang, Seung Yeun Jeong, Ki Hyun Choi
  • Publication number: 20200328605
    Abstract: Accessory devices for portable electronic devices are herein described. An accessory device may include a receptacle used to receive and carry an electronic device. Further, the accessory device may include a cover that is pivotally coupled to the receptacle. The cover is designed to protect a front surface of the electronic device, including a cover glass. The accessory device may further include a power supply (such as a battery) that is located on the cover. The power supply is designed to provide power to the electronic device, and subsequently charge a battery of the electronic device. The power supply can also provide power to different devices. In this regard, the accessory device may include an inductive charging coil that can inductively charge a battery of a device located on the accessory device. The inductive charging coil can be integrated into the receptacle or the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Robert V. WEBER, Patrick T. RYAN, Min Chul KIM, Ian P. COLAHAN
  • Publication number: 20200301780
    Abstract: An open-channel storage device being configured to be controlled by a host including a bad block manager, the open-channel storage device including a buffer memory and a nonvolatile memory device. An operation method of the open-channel storage device includes performing a normal operation under control of the host, detecting a sudden power-off immediately after a program failure associated with a first data block among a plurality of memory blocks included in the nonvolatile memory device while the normal operation is performed, dumping a plurality of user data stored in the buffer memory to a dump block among the plurality of memory blocks in response to the detected sudden power-off, detecting a power-on, and performing a data recovery operation on the plurality of user data stored in the dump block in response to the detected power-on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Chul KIM, Jongwon LEE, Kyungwook YE, Minseok KO, Yangwoo ROH, Sung-Hyun CHO
  • Patent number: 10779030
    Abstract: A method of controlling a display apparatus is provided. The method of controlling a display apparatus includes acquiring channel information regarding a broadcast content that a user watched through a broadcast receiving apparatus that is connected to the display apparatus, in response to a voice keyword being input from the user, transmitting information regarding the input voice keyword and the channel information to an external server, from the external server, receiving content information related to the voice keyword among content information that is determined based on the channel information and provided by a broadcast content providing service that the user subscribes to and displaying the content information related to the received voice keyword.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-chul Kim, Han-soo Seong
  • Patent number: 10755043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for revising an error, wherein a user inputs a desired character string for revision so as to calculate a correlation between the desired character string for revision and previously inputted character strings, so that a character string with a high correlation is replaced with the desired character string for revision. A characteristic configuration of the present invention is in a step for deciding a correlation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: NAVER Corporation
    Inventor: Min Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 10708650
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method for generating video content in the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a memory; a camera; and a processor configured to generate additional information based on user interaction information obtained while an image is obtained through the camera, encode the image as video data, and store a video file including the video data and the additional information in the memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Jae Sik Sohn, Ba Do Lee, Ji Yoon Park, Jung Eun Lee
  • Publication number: 20200213515
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus for acquiring a panorama image using a plurality of cameras and a method for controlling the electronic apparatus thereof are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a plurality of cameras for capturing an image, a sensor for acquiring movement information, and a processor for determining individual movement information of the plurality of cameras with reference to a predefined location using movement information acquired through the sensor, acquiring a plurality of images through the plurality of cameras based on the individual movement information and generating a panorama image using the plurality of photographed images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-il JUNG, Jin-hyoung AN, Min-chul KIM, Young-kuk KIM, Yong-jin KIM, Sung-rae CHO
  • Patent number: 10684650
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first plate, a second plate facing away from the first plate, and a side member surrounding a space between the first plate and the second plate, a touch screen display disposed between the first plate and the second plate, a fingerprint sensor, a digitizer including a layer having a conductive pattern, and a processor. The layer includes a first portion positioned between the second plate and a second area of the touch screen display that surrounds the first area when viewed from above the first plate and a second portion continuously extending from the first portion, the second portion positioned such that the fingerprint sensor is disposed between the second portion and the touch screen display, and such that the second portion is closer to the second plate than the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Young Bae Sim, Hyun Suk Choi, Do Yeong Kim, Min Chul Kim, Sang Yup Lee, Sung Yoon Jung, Jin Woo Park, Ji Woo Lee, Yeun Wook Lim
  • Patent number: 10675345
    Abstract: Disclosed are recombinant chimeric influenza virus vaccines and live attenuated influenza virus (LAIV) vaccines expressing foreign (RSV) neutralizing epitopes or conserved M2e epitopes that are capable of providing broader cross-protection against influenza virus and/or protecting against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) without vaccine-enhanced RSV disease (ERD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Sang-Moo Kang, Yu-Na Lee, Min-Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 10645282
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus for providing a panorama image and a controlling method thereof are provided. The method includes acquiring photograph setting values of first images photographed respectively through a plurality of cameras, resetting a photograph setting value to be applied to at least one of the plurality of cameras based on the acquired photograph setting values and generating a panorama image comprising second images photographed through the plurality of cameras using the reset photograph setting value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-hyoung An, Jae-il Jung, Min-chul Kim, Young-kuk Kim, Yong-jin Kim, Sung-rae Cho
  • Patent number: 10621136
    Abstract: A system on chip includes a display serial interface (DSI) which includes a PHY protocol interface (PPI) used for communication between a DSI host controller and a D-PHY. The DSI host controller includes a register configured to store first indicator data indicating a PPI packetizing method and a lane distributor configured to determine a size of a symbol to be transmitted to the PPI and an order of first processing units to be included in the symbol based on the first indicator data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Chul Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Hyo Chan An
  • Patent number: 10615551
    Abstract: Structures, methods, and apparatus that provide connector receptacles that have a reduced tendency to scratch and otherwise mar connector inserts, have an aesthetically-pleasing appearance, and have an improved tactile response when inserts are inserted. Various examples reduce scratches and wear by utilizing domes, cylinders, balls, or other structures as finger contacts in a connector receptacle. Another example provides aesthetically-pleasing connector receptacle enclosures by forming receptacle enclosures using the same type of material, or material having the same or similar color or texture, as is used for enclosing the electronic device that includes the receptacle. Another example provides an aesthetically-pleasing receptacle enclosure by forming receptacle enclosures that are, in part or in whole, contiguous or formed with the housing. Another embodiment provides a connector receptacle having a housing where a portion of the housing has been removed to save space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Steve McClure, Joshua Banko, Greg Springer, Min Chul Kim, Joshua Funamura
  • Patent number: 10587799
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus for acquiring a panorama image using a plurality of cameras and a method for controlling the electronic apparatus thereof are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a plurality of cameras for capturing an image, a sensor for acquiring movement information, and a processor for determining individual movement information of the plurality of cameras with reference to a predefined location using movement information acquired through the sensor, acquiring a plurality of images through the plurality of cameras based on the individual movement information and generating a panorama image using the plurality of photographed images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-il Jung, Jin-hyoung An, Min-chul Kim, Young-kuk Kim, Yong-jin Kim, Sung-rae Cho
  • Patent number: 10554865
    Abstract: In a display controller for generating a video sync signal using an external clock, he display controller includes an initializer configured to initialize an internal parameter in response to a frame start signal. A sync signal generation circuit is configured to count the external clock, increase the internal parameter, and generate the video sync signal according to a result of comparing the internal parameter that has been increased with a setting value. An original use of the external clock may not be generating the video sync signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Hyup Lee, Min Chul Kim, Sung Hoo Choi
  • Publication number: 20190339559
    Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus including a bezel that is improved to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). The display apparatus includes a display panel on which an image is to be displayed, a chassis arranged at a rear side of the display panel and including a conductive material, a bezel configured to support the display panel and including a non-conductive material, and an adhesive including a conductive material and coated on an inner side surface of the bezel such that static electricity is guided away from being discharged toward an inside of the display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyoung Hwan KIM, Do Wan KIM, Myeong Gil KIM, Min Chul KIM, Boum Sik KIM, Tae Youn YOON, Sang Min LEE, Hyun Jun JUNG, Hye Ryung HWANG
  • Publication number: 20190310142
    Abstract: A capacitive sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an upper block; at least one first electrode fixed to the upper block; a lower block located below the upper block; a first support column for supporting at least one second electrode fixed to the lower block and the upper block such that at least a part thereof overlaps the first electrode; a second support column for supporting the lower block; and a plurality of elastic supports, which include an elastic deformation part connected to the first support column and the second support column and elastically deformed by an external force acting on the upper block and/or the lower block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventor: Min Chul KIM
  • Patent number: 10425521
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for executing a desired application on any screen of a mobile device by a simple operation without switching a screen. The apparatus for executing an application for a mobile device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a text input unit; an application recognition unit for recognizing an application to be executed; a message recognition unit for recognizing an operation message to be performed in the application to be executed on the basis of the text which is inputted through the text input unit; a transmission instruction sensing unit for sensing an operation message transmission instruction of a user; a message transfer unit for transferring the operation message to the application when the transmission instruction sensing unit senses the operation message transmission instruction; and an application execution unit for executing the operation message transferred by the message transfer unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: NAVER Corporation
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Hyun Geun Jo
  • Patent number: 10418763
    Abstract: Connector inserts having retention features with good reliability and holding force. These connector inserts may include ground contacts that provide an insertion portion having a reduced length. These connector inserts may be reliable, have an attractive appearance, and be readily manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: George Tziviskos, Paul J. Hack, Samuel W. Yuen, Nathan N. Ng, Zheng Gao, Mahmoud R. Amini, Min Chul Kim, Colin J. Abraham
  • Patent number: 10395645
    Abstract: A method, system, and a computer-readable recording medium for improving a set of at least one semantic unit are provided. According to the present invention, a set of at least one semantic unit may be improved by using a phonetic sound or text.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: NAVER Corporation
    Inventor: Min Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 10355419
    Abstract: Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. A first plurality of contacts may be formed on a top surface of the tongue. A first ground pad may be located on a top surface of tongue, and a shield may be formed around the tongue. The connector insert may include a housing and a conductive shield around the housing behind a leading edge of the connector insert. A front edge of the shield may be folded into an opening at the leading edge. In other examples, the receptacle shield may include one or more fingers. These fingers may contact the connector insert shield to form a ground path. One or more of these fingers may engage openings in the insert shield to provide a retention force between the connector insert and receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Mahmoud R. Amini, Nathan N Ng, Min Chul Kim, Colin Abraham