Patents by Inventor Min-kyung HWANG

Min-kyung HWANG 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: 9942484
    Abstract: A method for displaying an image in an electronic device provided. The method includes displaying an image and if a filter effect list request is input, dividing at least a portion of the image into a plurality of filter areas, and displaying a preview image in which different filter effects are applied to the plurality of filter areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Zhedan Pan, Hyun-Young Kim, Min-Jeong Moon, Beldagli Behram, Sang-Il Lee, Nam-Jin Kim, Min-Kyung Hwang, Geon-Soo Kim, Jeong-Hyun Pang, Jens Gustaf Folke Oknelid, Jonas Ove Arbsjo, Maximilian Christian Olle Larsson, Nils Roger Andersson Reimer
  • Publication number: 20170339230
    Abstract: A method in an electronic device is provided, the method including: connecting to a storage device; transmitting a first file to the storage device; when the first file is transmitted to the storage device, generating, a second file based on the first file and replacing the first file with the second file, wherein the second file is an optimized version of the first file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Dong-Hyun YEOM, Geon-Soo KIM, Sang-Min HUH, Min-Kyung HWANG
  • Publication number: 20170206259
    Abstract: Disclosed are electronic devices and methods for managing container-based data by the electronic devices, by generating a first container storing first personalized information, when a communication connection with a first external electronic device is established, transmitting the first personalized information so that it is stored in a second container of the first external electronic device, receiving second personalized information and storing the second personalized information in the first container, and when a communication connection with a second external electronic device is established, transmitting the second personalized information so that it is stored in a third container of the second external electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Yong-Hyun YANG, Moo-Chang KIM, Tae-Jun PARK, Geon-Soo KIM, Min-Kyung HWANG
  • Patent number: 9563818
    Abstract: A system derives and associates tag information with an image supporting image feature search. The system receives arrangement search information used for searching for one or more images including a target object associated with a specific arrangement of tag information. The system analyzes the tag information of the images, and searches for an image having the arrangement information which satisfies the arrangement search information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Kyung Hwang, Doo-Suk Kang, Sae-Mee Yim, Eui-Chang Jung, Bo-Kun Choi
  • Publication number: 20160366344
    Abstract: A method for displaying an image in an electronic device provided. The method includes displaying an image and if a filter effect list request is input, dividing at least a portion of the image into a plurality of filter areas, and displaying a preview image in which different filter effects are applied to the plurality of filter areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Zhedan PAN, Hyun-Young KIM, Min-Jeong MOON, Beldagli BEHRAM, Sang-ll LEE, Nam-Jin KIM, Min-Kyung HWANG, Geon-Soo KIM, Jeong-Hyun PANG, Jens Gustaf Folke OKNELID, Jonas Ove ARBSJO, Maximilian Christian Olle LARSSON, Nils Roger Andersson REIMER
  • Publication number: 20160357406
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display outputting a screen, a processor electrically connected to the display, and a memory electrically connected to the processor and configured to store at least one image and instructions. The instructions are configured to, when executed by the processor, cause the processor control the display to display a candidate image having a first size and including at least a portion of the stored at least one image, and control the display to display a recommendation object having a second size smaller than the first size and corresponding to a portion of the candidate image on the screen together with the candidate image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Chul Hwan LEE, Chang Ho LEE, Yong Joon JEON, Min Kyung HWANG, Sung Hyuk SHIN
  • Publication number: 20160352887
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an operation of displaying at least one message on the display screen of a display, an operation of identifying context information related to the at least one message, and an operation of providing background information of a message display area of the display screen based on the identified context information. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance a user's interest in message communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Min-Wook NA, Han-Kyung JEON, Min-Ho YANG, Eun-Bee JEON, Jeong-Hyun PANG, Min-Kyung HWANG, Geon-Soo KIM
  • Publication number: 20160344814
    Abstract: An electronic device, a method thereof, and a recording medium are disclosed. A main electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes: an input interface; a communication module electrically connected to the input interface; and a processor electrically connected to the input interface and the communication module. The input interface receives an authentication request for transmitting data to sub-electronic devices of a second device group by sub-electronic devices of a first device group. The main electronic device is included in the first device group, and the processor is configured to control transmission of the authentication request to a main electronic device of the second device group when the authentication request has been received by the communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Dong-Hyun YEOM, Geon-Soo KIM, Yong-Joon JEON, Min-Kyung HWANG
  • Publication number: 20160343116
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method of displaying a screen are provided. The electronic device includes configuring to determine content, generate a blurred background image by reversing at least one area of the content from the content, and display the content and the background image on the screen. Other embodiments are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Minkyu PARK, Kwangha JEON, Jeong-Hyun PANG, Min Kyung HWANG
  • Publication number: 20160323213
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an input interface configured to receive a user input related to a message, a communication interface configured to transmit the message to an external electronic device, a memory configured to store the message, a display configured to display the message, and a processor functionally connected to the input interface, the communication interface, the memory, and the display. When a first content of the message is input, the processor is configured to seal the message with a first object designated such that at least a portion of a second object corresponding to the first content is not exposed and transmit the sealed message through the communication interface. The at least the portion of the second object is configured to be exposed when an unseal input with respect to the first object occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jee Eun HONG, Hwa Young SONG, Jeong Hyun PANG, Pyo Je CHO, Geon Soo KIM, Min Kyung HWANG, Jonas Ove ARBSJO, Karl-Oskar Plaza OLIVESTEDT, Nils Roger Andersson REIMER
  • Publication number: 20160313877
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for displaying a message by an electronic device. A reception notification for a new message is displayed on an existing chat window on a display screen of the electronic device. At least a portion of the new message is displayed for a predetermined time on the display screen, when a gesture event occurs in a predetermined area of the display screen corresponding to the reception notification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Da-Yun HA, Min-Kyung Hwang, Jeong-Hyun Pang, Yong-Joon Jeon
  • Patent number: 9477499
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing process migration are provided. When a process of a source virtual machine is to be migrated to a target virtual machine based on a process migration request, and the source virtual machine and the target virtual machine are on the same operating system (OS), logical migration is performed by updating information included in a virtual machine information database and a namespace router table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seong-yeol Park, Sang-bum Suh, Kyung-ah Chang, Min-kyung Hwang
  • Publication number: 20160189365
    Abstract: A method of identifying a location of an electronic apparatus is provided. The method includes obtaining information about a region in which the electronic apparatus is located, obtaining an image through an image sensor included in the electronic apparatus, identifying location information about one or more objects included in the image, and identifying a location of the electronic apparatus by using the information about the region and the location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Hee-Kuk LEE, Min-Kyung HWANG, Jin-He JUNG, Ik-Hwan CHO, Yong-Joon JEON
  • Publication number: 20160179070
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control method of a management device managing a network. The control method includes detecting a first user input and transferring a first event execution command corresponding to the first user input to a first electronic device on the basis of correlation information between an event execution command from a second device and a user input, wherein each event execution command is configured to make the first electronic device execute corresponding event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Min-Kyung HWANG, Geon-Soo KIM, Dong-Hyun YEOM, Yong-Joon JEON
  • Publication number: 20160163036
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining a region of interest (ROI) from an image. The method includes obtaining a wearing portion of a first electronic device, obtaining a first image related to a user wearing the first electronic device, and determining the ROI from the first image based on the obtained wearing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Geon-Soo KIM, Dong-Hyun YEOM, Yong-Joon JEON, Min-Kyung HWANG
  • Publication number: 20160156682
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method are provided. The electronic device includes a first service in response to a service request by a first electronic device, identifying at least one function relating to the first service, which is available in a second electronic device external to the first electronic device, and providing a second service relating to the service request on the basis of the at least one function. Other embodiments may be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Yong-Joon JEON, Geon-Soo KIM, Dong-Hyun YEOM, Min-Kyung HWANG, Eun-Seok RYU, Cheol-Ho CHEONG
  • Publication number: 20160154540
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method thereof are provided. The electronic device is configured to display a first window including a first set of at least one icon on a background screen, and detect a first movement request in a first direction move, according to the first movement request, the first window in the first direction in the background screen and add and display a second window including a second set of at least one icon on the background screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Sung-Jin YOON, Jong-Won LEE, Min-Gu CHO, Young-Jae MEEN, Jeong-Hyun PANG, Geon-Soo KIM, Min-Kyung HWANG
  • Publication number: 20160086381
    Abstract: An electronic device and method for providing a virtual object are disclosed, including a processor and memory storing program instructions executable by the processor to implement the method, which includes receiving a request for a virtual object including a plurality of present conditions, searching a database for the virtual object by comparing the received plurality of present conditions to a plurality of condition sets, each set associated with at least one virtual object stored in the database; and when none of the plurality of condition sets matches all of the received plurality of present conditions, detecting a partially matching condition set matching at least one of the received plurality of present conditions and providing a partially matching virtual object corresponding to the partially matching condition set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Jin-He JUNG, Ji-Hyun PARK, Kyu-Sung CHO, Ik-Hwan CHO, Yong-Joon JEON, Min-Kyung HWANG
  • Publication number: 20160077711
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for providing information by an electronic device comprises recognizing at least one object from an image displayed on a screen of the electronic device, displaying at least one primary information item associated with the recognized object, and when at least one of the at least one primary information item is selected, displaying a secondary information item associated with the selected primary information item on the screen. Other various embodiments are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Jin-He JUNG, Min-Kyung HWANG, Kyu-Sung CHO, Ik-Hwan CHO, Ji-Hyun PARK, Yong-Joon JEON
  • Publication number: 20150347853
    Abstract: A method of an electronic device and an electronic device are provided. The method includes acquiring at least one captured image; determining a place corresponding to the at least one captured image by comparing the at least one captured image to at least one designated image; and performing at least one function in response to the determined place. The electronic device includes a memory configured to store a captured image; and at least one processor configured to acquire at least one captured image, determine a place corresponding to the captured image by comparing the captured image to at least one designated image, and perform at least one function in response to the determined place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Min-Kyung HWANG