Patents by Inventor Nam-wook Kang

Nam-wook Kang 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: 20190197227
    Abstract: A method, performed by a device, of providing security content includes receiving a touch and drag input indicating that a user drags a visual representation of a first application displayed on a touch screen of the device to a fingerprint recognition area while the user touches the visual representation of the first application with a finger; performing authentication on a fingerprint of the finger detected on the touch screen using a fingerprint sensor included in the fingerprint recognition area; and when the performing authentication on the fingerprint is successful, displaying the security content associated with the first application on an execution window of the first application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nam-wook Kang, Do-hyoung Kim, Yong-gook Park, Woo-hyoung Lee, Young-kyu Jin, Byeong-hoon Kwak, Jong-youb Ryu, Chang-hyun Lee, Yong-hyun Lim
  • Patent number: 10229258
    Abstract: A method, performed by a device, of providing security content includes receiving a touch and drag input indicating that a user drags a visual representation of a first application displayed on a touch screen of the device to a fingerprint recognition area while the user touches the visual representation of the first application with a finger; performing authentication on a fingerprint of the finger detected on the touch screen using a fingerprint sensor included in the fingerprint recognition area; and when the performing authentication on the fingerprint is successful, displaying the security content associated with the first application on an execution window of the first application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nam-wook Kang, Do-hyoung Kim, Yong-gook Park, Woo-hyoung Lee, Young-kyu Jin, Byeong-hoon Kwak, Jong-youb Ryu, Chang-hyun Lee, Yong-hyun Lim
  • Publication number: 20190073139
    Abstract: A storage device includes a plurality of flash memories, a first local controller connected to a first group of flash memories among the plurality of flash memories, a second local controller connected to a second group of flash memories among the plurality of flash memories, and a global controller. The global controller transmits commands to the first local controller and the second local controller. The first local controller includes a first processor that transmits first information on a type and number of commands associated with an operation performed on the first group of flash memories to the global controller. The second local controller includes a second processor that transmits second information on a type and number of commands associated with an operation performed on the second group of flash memories to the global controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: JAE WOONG KIM, NAM WOOK KANG, DA WOON JUNG
  • Publication number: 20190042147
    Abstract: A data storage device includes a first controller; a scale-out storage device; and an interface connected between the first controller and the scale-out storage device, wherein the first controller is configured to transmit, to the scale-out storage device through the interface, a first command including a command type and command information having a parameter with respect to the command type, wherein the scale-out storage device is configured to perform an operation corresponding to the first command, and wherein the scale-out storage device includes, a scale-out controller connected to the interface, a volatile memory connected to the scale-out controller, and a non-volatile memory connected to the scale-out controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nam Wook KANG, Yang Sup Lee, Da Woon Jung
  • Publication number: 20190034997
    Abstract: A server and method of providing an object for accessing a service of a service provider are provided. The server includes a context model providing unit configured to provide to the service provider at least one context model that is associated with the service, which is used by a device or a user, and a situation in which the device or the user uses the service; a purchase request receiving unit configured to receive a purchase request submitted by the service provider for a context model which is selected from among the at least one context model; and an object generation unit configured to generate the object for accessing the service of the service provider. The generated object is matched with the context model associated with the purchase request received from the service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-hyun RYU, Nam-wook KANG, Jae-young LEE
  • Publication number: 20180376183
    Abstract: A content reproduction device includes a processor configured to request the server via the communicator for recommended content information in response to setting a content recommendation mode, receive the recommended content information from the server via the communicator, determine content based on the recommended content information and information regarding a user of the content reproduction device, and determine whether the user has reproduction authorization regarding the determined content. When determining that the user has no reproduction authorization regarding the determined content, the processor is configured to control the display to display a user interface for purchasing the reproduction authorization regarding the determined content, receive the determined content via the communicator from the server in response to receiving a user input for purchasing the reproduction authorization based on the user interface, and control the display to display the received content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Han-joo CHAE, Nam-wook KANG, Jin LA
  • Patent number: 10146402
    Abstract: A user terminal device including a screen processor which creates home screen divided into a plurality of spaces provided with different features from each other, a storage which stores data and programs that can be matched with at least one space, a display which displays one space from among the plurality of spaces, and a controller which controls the display to convert the space displayed on the display to another space according to a user's manipulation is provided. The controller controls the screen processor to constitute the plurality of spaces by using data and programs matched with the plurality of spaces, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sin-ae Kim, Nam-wook Kang, Young-sun Kim, Jong-hyun Ryu, Seung-eok Choi
  • Patent number: 10123064
    Abstract: A content reproduction device includes: a communicator that requests a server for recommended content information, and receives from the server the recommended content information as a response to the request; a controller that is configured to select content based on the received recommended content information; and a display that outputs the selected content, wherein the recommended content information is information for selecting the content according to a viewing information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Han-joo Chae, Nam-wook Kang, Jin La
  • Patent number: 10096055
    Abstract: A server and method of providing an object for accessing a service of a service provider are provided. The server includes a context model providing unit configured to provide to the service provider at least one context model that is associated with the service, which is used by a device or a user, and a situation in which the device or the user uses the service; a purchase request receiving unit configured to receive a purchase request submitted by the service provider for a context model which is selected from among the at least one context model; and an object generation unit configured to generate the object for accessing the service of the service provider. The generated object is matched with the context model associated with the purchase request received from the service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-hyun Ryu, Nam-wook Kang, Jae-young Lee
  • Patent number: 10067714
    Abstract: A data storage device includes a first controller; a scale-out storage device; and an interface connected between the first controller and the scale-out storage device, wherein the first controller is configured to transmit, to the scale-out storage device through the interface, a first command including a command type and command information having a parameter with respect to the command type, wherein the scale-out storage device is configured to perform an operation corresponding to the first command, and wherein the scale-out storage device includes, a scale-out controller connected to the interface, a volatile memory connected to the scale-out controller, and a non-volatile memory connected to the scale-out controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nam Wook Kang, Yang Sup Lee, Da Woon Jung
  • Publication number: 20180239542
    Abstract: A data storage device includes a first multi-chip set which includes a first volatile memory, a first non-volatile memory, and a first core configured to control the first volatile memory and the first non-volatile memory, a second multi-chip set which includes a second volatile memory, a second non-volatile memory, and a second core configured to control the second volatile memory and the second non-volatile memory. A controller is connected to the first multi-chip set and the second multi-chip set and configured to swap a first logical address of a first storage region of the first non-volatile memory with a second logical address of a second storage region of the second non-volatile memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventor: NAM WOOK KANG
  • Patent number: 9977610
    Abstract: A data storage device includes a first multi-chip set which includes a first volatile memory, a first non-volatile memory, and a first core configured to control the first volatile memory and the first non-volatile memory, a second multi-chip set which includes a second volatile memory, a second non-volatile memory, and a second core configured to control the second volatile memory and the second non-volatile memory. A controller is connected to the first multi-chip set and the second multi-chip set and configured to swap a first logical address of a first storage region of the first non-volatile memory with a second logical address of a second storage region of the second non-volatile memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Nam Wook Kang
  • Patent number: 9952681
    Abstract: Provided are a task switching method capable of rapidly and easily accessing a task of interest by using a button that may receive a touch-based input and a device for executing the task switching method. The device includes a button configured to receive an input; a display configured to display task switching screens; and a processor configured to set a task switching mode in response to the button receiving a first input, and control the display to display the task switching screens in response to the button receiving a second input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joo-yoon Bae, Nam-wook Kang, Keum-koo Lee, Hye-won Lee, Yong-gook Park
  • Patent number: 9927953
    Abstract: A method, performed by a device, of providing a menu interface on a lock screen of the device, includes receiving a touch input on the lock screen; displaying, on the lock screen, a first level of the menu interface, the first level comprising a first plurality of menu items; receiving a first drag input in a direction of a first menu item from among the first plurality of menu items; and displaying, on the lock screen, a second level of the menu interface, the second level comprising a second plurality of menu items based on the direction of the first drag input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nam-wook Kang, Do-hyoung Kim, Yong-gook Park, Young-kyu Jin, Woo-hyoung Lee
  • Patent number: 9921662
    Abstract: Provided are a task switching method capable of rapidly and easily accessing a task of interest by using a button that may receive a touch-based input and a device for executing the task switching method. The device includes a button configured to receive an input; a display configured to display task switching screens; and a processor configured to set a task switching mode in response to the button receiving a first input, and control the display to display the task switching screens in response to the button receiving a second input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joo-yoon Bae, Nam-wook Kang, Keum-koo Lee, Hye-won Lee, Yong-gook Park
  • Patent number: 9898207
    Abstract: A storage device is provided. The storage device includes storage clusters, and a controller. The controller receives a command and an address from an external host device, selects a storage cluster according to the received address, and transmits the received command and the received address to the selected storage cluster. The controller controls the storage clusters as normal storage clusters and slow storage clusters according to a temperature of a zone to which the storage clusters belong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Kim, Nam Wook Kang, Han Shin Shin
  • Patent number: 9864526
    Abstract: A method of operating a memory controller which controls a non-volatile memory including a plurality of blocks is provided. The method includes determining an operation count for a first block among the plurality of blocks and avoiding successive wear-leveling on the first block based on the determined operation count thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bum Hoe Koo, Nam Wook Kang, In Hwan Doh
  • Patent number: 9836226
    Abstract: A method of processing input/output (I/O) in a storage device includes adjusting a read anticipation time based on a change of a resource management status related to operations of the storage device and performing an I/O processing operation at the storage device based on the adjusted read anticipation time. The I/O processing operation is performed to postpone an operation regarding a program command and perform a read command at higher priority than a write command at the storage device in a period from completion of a read operation at the storage device until the read anticipation time has elapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Ho Park, Chan-Ik Park, Chul Lee, In-Hwan Doh, Nam-Wook Kang, Kwang-Hun Lee, In-Sung Song
  • Patent number: 9760308
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory system comprises a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory blocks. The nonvolatile memory system includes a memory controller, which can control the nonvolatile memory device, and manage start and end reception times of data of each of the memory blocks. The memory controller can cause at least one of the memory blocks to be physically erased based on the managed start and end reception times. A data eliminating unit can physically erase one or more target blocks from among the memory blocks based on a block timetable in response to a data elimination command having a reference time received from a host. An operation method of a nonvolatile memory system can include selecting one or more target blocks for physical erasure in response to the data elimination command, and physically erasing the selected target blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nam Wook Kang
  • Patent number: 9715339
    Abstract: Provided are a display apparatus capable of manipulating user interface (UI) objects included in a UI, and a method of providing the UI. The display apparatus includes a touch screen which is configured to display the UI including a plurality of UI objects and receive a user input; and a controller which is configured to determine a plurality of preset sizes corresponding to the UI objects, respectively, and a plurality of pieces of information to be displayed on the UI objects, respectively, in response to the user input, and control the touch screen to display the UI objects with the preset sizes and the plurality of pieces of information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-kyu Jin, Nam-wook Kang, Eun-mee Shin, Hye-won Lee, Joo-yoon Bae