Patents by Inventor Min Han Kim

Min Han 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).

  • Publication number: 20250091438
    Abstract: A method for processing video obtained by circuit driving includes receiving a plurality of videos taken by shooting an outside of a vehicle, receiving input by a user for moving a viewpoint of a first surround view video, creating a second surround view video having the viewpoint moved from the first surround view video based on the plurality of videos and the input by the user, and providing the second surround view video, where the first surround view video and the second surround view video display both the outside of the vehicle and a virtual model of the vehicle through processing of the plurality of videos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Min Han Kim, Won Min Kim, Sung Gyu Kim, Joong Young Sung
  • Patent number: 12194961
    Abstract: Provided is a console for a vehicle capable of providing a large storage space and various types of usability in, for example, a high-performance vehicle and reducing costs while securing rigidity of the console and improving an aesthetic effect. The console for a vehicle includes a frame installed on a floor of the vehicle, and a console body mounted on the frame and having at least one article receiving part, wherein the frame is at least partially exposed externally of the console body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventor: Min Han Kim
  • Publication number: 20240160025
    Abstract: A device configured for displaying a side view of a vehicle includes a sensor assembly configured for obtaining vehicle speed information of the vehicle and a surrounding region image of the vehicle, a processor that generates a projection image to be displayed to a user based on the surrounding region image, and sets a projection position where the projection image is displayed based on the vehicle speed information, and a head up display for displaying the projection image at the projection position under control of the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventor: Min Han KIM
  • Publication number: 20240123997
    Abstract: An embodiment apparatus for controlling a vehicle includes a camera and a controller configured to generate a detection line having a specified width based on a traveling direction of the vehicle within a road image obtained by the camera, to generate a corner point at a point where the detection line meets a line identified in the road image, and to control a speed of the vehicle by estimating a curvature of a road based on the corner point or to control steering based on an angle between the detection line and the line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventor: Min Han Kim
  • Publication number: 20240092142
    Abstract: An air conditioning system includes an air conditioning unit that includes an introduction part that introduces air, a plurality of temperature adjustment parts that cool or heat introduced air, and a discharge part that discharges cooled or heated air to an inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning system further includes an outdoor duct connected to a discharge-part side of the air conditioning unit and extending toward an outdoor side of the vehicle to discharge the cooled or heated air to an outside of the vehicle. Additionally, the air conditioning system includes an outdoor door provided on the outdoor duct or on the discharge part of the air conditioning unit around the outdoor duct to control air flow through the outdoor duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Min Han Kim
  • Patent number: 11935441
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling a multi-image display provided in a vehicle, and a method thereof. According to the present disclosure, a multi-image display device may simultaneously output two or more images separated depending on an output angle or an optical frequency, and a first reflection member provided in an indoor ceiling of the vehicle may reflect one image among the two or more images output from the multi-image display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, ANYRACTIVE.CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Jin Ji, Min Han Kim, Yong Lee, Sung Hyun Lim
  • Publication number: 20230335145
    Abstract: A signal compression method and apparatus and a signal restoration method and apparatus are provided. The signal compression method includes outputting an input signal, obtained by processing an audio signal, which is input, based on a human auditory perception characteristic, using an auditory perception model, extracting a feature vector from the input signal using a feature extraction module, and outputting a code obtained by compressing the feature vector using a trained signal compression model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicants: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Kyungpook National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Woo-taek LIM, Seung Kwon BEACK, Jongmo SUNG, Tae Jin LEE, Inseon JANG, Min Han KIM, Seung Hyeon SHIN, Dae Ho LEE, Seok Jin LEE
  • Patent number: 11788617
    Abstract: A shift lever apparatus is normally hidden, and provides traveling sensitivity according to a driver's preference when deployed for a specific mode. The shift lever apparatus includes a shift lever that is deployed or undeployed in a housing according to a rotating location; an operating mechanism installed on the shift lever to be rotated together with the shift lever, and provided with a stopper drawn out or drawn into the operating mechanism depending on whether an operation is performed; a guide installed in the housing to guide movement of the stopper and having a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole spaced apart from each other within a rotating radius of the stopper; and a sensing sensor sensing the rotating location of the shift lever when the stopper is located in the second fixing hole to transfer a shift signal according to the rotating location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Min Han Kim, Yong Lee, Chang Jin Ji
  • Publication number: 20230234514
    Abstract: Provided is a console for a vehicle capable of providing a large storage space and various types of usability in, for example, a high-performance vehicle and reducing costs while securing rigidity of the console and improving an aesthetic effect. The console for a vehicle includes a frame installed on a floor of the vehicle, and a console body mounted on the frame and having at least one article receiving part, wherein the frame is at least partially exposed externally of the console body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventor: Min Han Kim
  • Publication number: 20230039608
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling a multi-image display provided in a vehicle, and a method thereof. According to the present disclosure, a multi-image display device may simultaneously output two or more images separated depending on an output angle or an optical frequency, and a first reflection member provided in an indoor ceiling of the vehicle may reflect one image among the two or more images output from the multi-image display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Kia Corporation, Anyractive.co.,Ltd
    Inventors: Chang Jin JI, Min Han KIM, Yong LEE, Sung Hyun LIM
  • Patent number: 11529933
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus is provided. The sensing apparatus may include: a casing; a sensor assembly mounted in the casing; and a wiper assembly removing an outside material attached to the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a sensor module and a sensor housing surrounding the sensor module, and the sensor housing is made of a transparent material. The sensor housing is rotatably mounted in the casing. The sensor housing is rotatably supported with respect to a hollow shaft in the casing, and the hollow shaft is mounted in the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Min Han Kim
  • Patent number: 11417112
    Abstract: An object sensing apparatus including: an object sensor mounted at a front upper portion of a vehicle; a vertical-tilting mechanism to allow the object sensor to tilt around a horizontal axis; and a horizontal-rotating mechanism to allow the object sensor to rotate around a vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Min Han Kim
  • Publication number: 20210372518
    Abstract: A shift lever apparatus is normally hidden, and provides traveling sensitivity according to a driver's preference when deployed for a specific mode. The shift lever apparatus includes a shift lever that is deployed or undeployed in a housing according to a rotating location; an operating mechanism installed on the shift lever to be rotated together with the shift lever, and provided with a stopper drawn out or drawn into the operating mechanism depending on whether an operation is performed; a guide installed in the housing to guide movement of the stopper and having a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole spaced apart from each other within a rotating radius of the stopper; and a sensing sensor sensing the rotating location of the shift lever when the stopper is located in the second fixing hole to transfer a shift signal according to the rotating location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Min Han Kim, Yong Lee, Chang Jin Ji
  • Patent number: 11142465
    Abstract: Provided are a composite precursor of a cathode active material, the composite precursor including a cobalt hydroxide and a cobalt oxyhydroxide, where an X-ray diffraction spectrum of the composite precursor has a first peak observed at a diffraction angle (2?) of 19.5°±0.5° and a second peak observed at a diffraction angle (2?) of 38.5°±0.5°; a cathode active material prepared from the composite precursor; a cathode and a lithium battery including the composite precursor; and a method of preparing the composite precursor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Hwa Kim, Do-Hyung Park, Seon-Young Kwon, Min-Han Kim, Jun-Seok Park, Ji-Hyun Kim, Kyoung-Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 11135108
    Abstract: A ramp apparatus of a door for a vehicle is provided. The ramp apparatus includes a door configured to open and close an interior of a vehicle, the door having an interior space, a guide unit installed in the interior space of the door, wherein the guide unit is configured to be slid to be extracted to an outside of the door or to be inserted into the door, and a ramp mechanism installed in the guide unit, wherein the ramp mechanism is configured to be rotatable, the ramp mechanism comprising a plurality of ramp panels connected to each other and rotatable with respect to each other, wherein the ramp panels are configured to be folded when being located in the interior of the door and to be unfolded when being extracted to the outside of the door by the guide unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Min Han Kim, Jae Yong Kim
  • Publication number: 20210161737
    Abstract: A ramp apparatus of a door for a vehicle is provided. The ramp apparatus includes a door configured to open and close an interior of a vehicle, the door having an interior space, a guide unit installed in the interior space of the door, wherein the guide unit is configured to be slid to be extracted to an outside of the door or to be inserted into the door, and a ramp mechanism installed in the guide unit, wherein the ramp mechanism is configured to be rotatable, the ramp mechanism comprising a plurality of ramp panels connected to each other and rotatable with respect to each other, wherein the ramp panels are configured to be folded when being located in the interior of the door and to be unfolded when being extracted to the outside of the door by the guide unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Min Han Kim, Jae Yong Kim
  • Publication number: 20210162958
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus is provided. The sensing apparatus may include: a casing; a sensor assembly mounted in the casing; and a wiper assembly removing an outside material attached to the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a sensor module and a sensor housing surrounding the sensor module, and the sensor housing is made of a transparent material. The sensor housing is rotatably mounted in the casing. The sensor housing is rotatably supported with respect to a hollow shaft in the casing, and the hollow shaft is mounted in the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Min Han Kim
  • Patent number: 10953811
    Abstract: A vehicle image controller, a system including the same, and a method thereof are provided. The vehicle image controller includes a processor configured to determine a head motion of a user or a sight motion of the user and to align a view point displayed on a display of a vehicle corresponding to the head motion or the sight motion and a storage configured to store information regarding the head motion or the sight motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, KIA Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Min Han Kim
  • Publication number: 20210024008
    Abstract: A vehicle image controller, a system including the same, and a method thereof are provided. The vehicle image controller includes a processor configured to determine a head motion of a user or a sight motion of the user and to align a view point displayed on a display of a vehicle corresponding to the head motion or the sight motion and a storage configured to store information regarding the head motion or the sight motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Min Han KIM
  • Patent number: D909887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Min Han Kim, Yu Jin Kim, Ju Won Kim, Kang Kook Lee