Patents by Inventor Pilsu Kim
Pilsu 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).
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Patent number: 11889242Abstract: A method of reducing noise in an input image by setting, as a local window among color pixels included in the input image, a target pixel and neighboring pixels adjacent to the target pixel, determining color pixel values for the target pixel and each of the neighboring pixels included in the local window, generating local color average values are generated by averaging, color by color, the color pixel values, generating offset color pixel values by converting the color pixel values of the target pixel and the neighboring pixels based on the local color average values, and generating a compensated color pixel value of the target pixel by adjusting the color pixel value of the target pixel based on the offset color pixel values.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Pilsu Kim, Seungwon Choi, Jongseong Choi
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Publication number: 20230231979Abstract: An image processing device includes; an image sensor including pixels arranged in a non-Bayer pattern and configured to generate non-Bayer pattern image data in response to electrical signals generated by the pixels, and an image signal processor configured to determine an indexing value indicating a color of a target pixel among the pixels and directly process the non-Bayer pattern image data in response to the indexing value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: ILDO KIM, PILSU KIM, DONGWOO LEE, NA-RI IM, DONG-BUM CHOI, JONGSEONG CHOI, SUKHWAN LIM
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Patent number: 11564552Abstract: A dish washer includes: a tub defining a washing space, a spray module disposed inside the tub and configured to spray water to the washing space, a sump configured to store water, a washing pump configured to supply the water stored in the sump to the spray module, and an air jet generator disposed below a bottom surface of the tub and configured to receive a portion of the water discharged from the washing pump to generate air bubbles in the water and discharge the water having air bubbles to the washing space. The air jet generator includes an air pulverizing pipe including a first pipe providing a cross-sectional area reducing in a water flowing direction, a second pipe providing a cross-sectional area increasing in the water flowing direction, and an air tab disposed at an upper portion of the second pipe.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Soonyong Kwon, Yongjin Choi, Kyuchang Jung, Shinwoo Han, Pilsu Kim, Sangsoo Ahn
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Publication number: 20220368874Abstract: A method of reducing noise in an input image by setting, as a local window among color pixels included in the input image, a target pixel and neighboring pixels adjacent to the target pixel, determining color pixel values for the target pixel and each of the neighboring pixels included in the local window, generating local color average values are generated by averaging, color by color, the color pixel values, generating offset color pixel values by converting the color pixel values of the target pixel and the neighboring pixels based on the local color average values, and generating a compensated color pixel value of the target pixel by adjusting the color pixel value of the target pixel based on the offset color pixel values.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Pilsu Kim, Seungwon Choi, Jongseong Choi
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Patent number: 11484178Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub in which tableware is stored; a washing nozzle which is installed in the tub and sprays washing water; a washing pump which pumps the washing water to the washing nozzle; a sump in which the washing water is stored; and an air jet generator which is mounted in the tub, and supplies air to the washing water to contain an air bubble; wherein the air jet generator comprises: an air jet nozzle which sprays the washing water containing the air bubble into the tub; a discharge port which discharges the washing water containing the air bubble to the air jet nozzle; and a cap which surrounds at least a portion of the discharge port exposed in the tub.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Soonyong Kwon, Yongjin Choi, Kyuchang Jung, Shinwoo Han, Pilsu Kim, Sangsoo Ahn
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Patent number: 11406848Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ultrasound therapy device using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and a control method thereof. The ultrasound therapy device comprises: an array type HIFU converter having a plurality of HIFU conversion elements; and a control unit for performing a control to treat tissues in a focusing area by selecting and driving some of the HIFU conversion elements of the array type HIFU converter and irradiating ultrasound signals to an object through the driven active conversion elements to generate heat energy, wherein, after an elapse of a predetermined time period, the control unit drives a combination of other conversion elements as new active conversion elements in replacement of the active conversion elements.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: SOGANG UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Tai-Kyong Song, Pilsu Kim, Jiwon Park, Sua Bae
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Publication number: 20220233048Abstract: A dishwasher includes: a tub defining a space that is configured to receive a target object to be washed, a sump disposed below the tub and configured to receive water, a pump connected to the sump and configured to move the water in the sump to the space of the tub, an air jet generator configured to receive a part of the water discharged from the pump and configured generate air bubbles in the water, and a control valve configured to control a flow of the water to the air jet generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Pilsu KIM, Yongjin CHOI
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Patent number: 11389044Abstract: A dish washer includes a tub defining a washing space, a base disposed below the tub and defining a space below the tub, a sump disposed in the space defined by the base and configured to store water, a washing pump disposed in the space defined by the base and configured to supply the water stored in the sump to the washing space, and an air jet generator having a venturi shape including an air inlet provided on one side, an inlet having a downward opening, and an outlet provided above a bottom surface of the tub. The air jet generator further includes a tub mounting portion fixing an upper portion of the air jet generator to the bottom surface of the tub and a base fixing portion disposed below the tub mounting portion, the base fixing portion coupling a lower portion of the air jet generator to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: LG Electionics Inc.Inventors: Soonyong Kwon, Yongjin Choi, Kyuchang Jung, Shinwoo Han, Pilsu Kim, Sangsoo Ahn
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Patent number: 11357383Abstract: A dishwasher includes a case, injection arms, a sump including an injection flow path coupling portion, a washing pump for supplying washing water stored in the sump to the injection arms, and a switching valve including a flow path distributor for distributing washing water to injection arms. The flow path distributor defines distribution holes. When the flow path distributor is in a reference position, the distribution holes are positioned so that all of the injection arm supply holes are opened, and, when the flow path distributor is rotated by a first angle from a reference position, the distribution holes are positioned so that any one of the injection arm supply holes is opened. The injection flow path coupling portion includes a plurality of support ribs protruded toward the flow path distributor and including a support rib corresponding to at least one of the distribution holes.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Gapsu Shin, Pilsu Kim
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Publication number: 20210000324Abstract: A dish washer includes a tub defining a washing space, a base disposed below the tub and defining a space below the tub, a sump disposed in the space defined by the base and configured to store water, a washing pump disposed in the space defined by the base and configured to supply the water stored in the sump to the washing space, and an air jet generator having a venturi shape including an air inlet provided on one side, an inlet having a downward opening, and an outlet provided above a bottom surface of the tub. The air jet generator further includes a tub mounting portion fixing an upper portion of the air jet generator to the bottom surface of the tub and a base fixing portion disposed below the tub mounting portion, the base fixing portion coupling a lower portion of the air jet generator to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Soonyong KWON, Yongjin CHOI, Kyuchang JUNG, Shinwoo HAN, Pilsu KIM, Sangsoo AHN
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Publication number: 20210000323Abstract: A dish washer includes: a tub defining a washing space, a spray module disposed inside the tub and configured to spray water to the washing space, a sump configured to store water, a washing pump configured to supply the water stored in the sump to the spray module, and an air jet generator disposed below a bottom surface of the tub and configured to receive a portion of the water discharged from the washing pump to generate air bubbles in the water and discharge the water having air bubbles to the washing space. The air jet generator includes an air pulverizing pipe including a first pipe providing a cross-sectional area reducing in a water flowing direction, a second pipe providing a cross-sectional area increasing in the water flowing direction, and an air tab disposed at an upper portion of the second pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Soonyong KWON, Yongjin CHOI, Kyuchang JUNG, Shinwoo HAN, Pilsu KIM, Sangsoo AHN
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Publication number: 20200397214Abstract: A dishwasher includes a case, injection arms, a sump including an injection flow path coupling portion, a washing pump for supplying washing water stored in the sump to the injection arms, and a switching valve including a flow path distributor for distributing washing water to injection arms. The flow path distributor defines distribution holes. When the flow path distributor is in a reference position, the distribution holes are positioned so that all of the injection arm supply holes are opened, and, when the flow path distributor is rotated by a first angle from a reference position, the distribution holes are positioned so that any one of the injection arm supply holes is opened. The injection flow path coupling portion includes a plurality of support ribs protruded toward the flow path distributor and including a support rib corresponding to at least one of the distribution holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Gapsu SHIN, Pilsu KIM
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Publication number: 20200337520Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub in which tableware is stored; a washing nozzle which is installed in the tub and sprays washing water; a washing pump which pumps the washing water to the washing nozzle; a sump in which the washing water is stored; and an air jet generator which is mounted in the tub, and supplies air to the washing water to contain an air bubble; wherein the air jet generator comprises: an air jet nozzle which sprays the washing water containing the air bubble into the tub; a discharge port which discharges the washing water containing the air bubble to the air jet nozzle; and a cap which surrounds at least a portion of the discharge port exposed in the tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Soonyong KWON, Yongjin CHOI, Kyuchang JUNG, Shinwoo HAN, Pilsu KIM, Sangsoo AHN
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Patent number: 10588482Abstract: Disclosed is a dishwasher comprising a cabinet, a tub defining a washing space, a door rotatably coupled to a front portion of the tub, an outlet duct provided in the door and exhausting internal air of the tub outside, an inlet duct connected to the outlet duct and sucking and blowing the internal air of the tub toward the outlet duct, a hole cover selectively opening and closing an air inlet hole provided in an entrance of the inlet duct, and a foreign substance intake preventing chamber provided under the air inlet hole and inclined downwards toward a rear surface of the door, the foreign substance intake preventing chamber preventing foreign substances from becoming drawn into the air inlet hole.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Pilsu Kim, Gyuhan Hwang
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Publication number: 20190314646Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ultrasound therapy device using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and a control method thereof. The ultrasound therapy device comprises: an array type HIFU converter having a plurality of HIFU conversion elements; and a control unit for performing a control to treat tissues in a focusing area by selecting and driving some of the HIFU conversion elements of the array type HIFU converter and irradiating ultrasound signals to an object through the driven active conversion elements to generate heat energy, wherein, after an elapse of a predetermined time period, the control unit drives a combination of other conversion elements as new active conversion elements in replacement of the active conversion elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: SOGANG UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Tai-Kyong SONG, Pilsu KIM, Jiwon PARK, Sua BAE
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Publication number: 20180192850Abstract: Disclosed is a dishwasher comprising a cabinet, a tub defining a washing space, a door rotatably coupled to a front portion of the tub, an outlet duct provided in the door and exhausting internal air of the tub outside, an inlet duct connected to the outlet duct and sucking and blowing the internal air of the tub toward the outlet duct, a hole cover selectively opening and closing an air inlet hole provided in an entrance of the inlet duct, and a foreign substance intake preventing chamber provided under the air inlet hole and inclined downwards toward a rear surface of the door, the foreign substance intake preventing chamber preventing foreign substances from becoming drawn into the air inlet hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Pilsu KIM, Gyuhan HWANG
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Publication number: 20180168424Abstract: Disclosed is a decoupling jig for a dispenser assembly of a dishwasher provided to decouple the dispenser assembly detachably coupled to an inner panel of a dishwasher door comprising: a plate-shaped handle; and an insert portion extended from one side of the handle and configured to be inserted between the inner panel and the dispenser assembly to separate the inner panel from the dispenser assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Sangwoo Woo, Pilsu Kim, Gyuhan Hwang