Patents by Inventor Sang-gon Song

Sang-gon Song 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: 11144173
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device and a method for providing an object recommendation. Electronic devices according to various embodiments each comprise: a display; and a processor, wherein the processor can be configured to receive a request for generating a folder comprising a first object displayed on the display, search for at least one object recommendation on the basis of first information associated with the first object in response to the request, and display the searched at least one object recommendation. Also, other embodiments are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Min-Seok Han, Sun-A Kim, Min-Jin Rho, Min-Shik Sohn, Sang-Gon Song, Seung-A Lee
  • Patent number: 11089477
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for obtaining a service is provided. Information about an external device is received at a terminal from the external device. It is determined whether the external device has been registered based on the information about the external device. Service information associated with the external device is provided when at least the external device has been registered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventors: Sang-ok Cha, Yong-gook Park, Ho-jun Lee, Tae-young Kang, Hee-chul Jeon, Ju-il Eom, Joo-yoon Bae, Won-young Choi, Sang-gon Song, Kuk-hyun Han, Bum-joo Lee, Seung-hwan Hong
  • Patent number: 10922394
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display, a fingerprint sensor disposed corresponding to a first area of the display, a touchscreen panel disposed corresponding to the display, and a processor configured to receive information about a position of a first touch input for setting up first security information for unlocking from the touchscreen panel, identify the first security information based on, at least, the information about the position of the first touch input, and provide, through the display, a user interface for unlocking where at least one first visual item for designating at least a portion of the first security information is disposed on the first area of the display corresponding to a position of the fingerprint sensor. Other various embodiments are possible as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Seok Han, Min-Jin Rho, Min-Shik Sohn, Sang-Gon Song, Ye-Nah Lee
  • Patent number: 10554801
    Abstract: A display device is provided, which includes a memory which stores a plurality of templates which are differently set according to kinds of messages, a detector which detects different pieces of status information, a display which displays a message transfer screen, a controller which automatically generates a message through combination of at least one of the plurality of templates and at least one of the different pieces of status information, which respectively correspond to a selected kind of message, when the kind of message to be transferred is selected on the message transfer screen, and a communicator which transfers the message to an external device. Accordingly, the display device can conveniently transfer the generated message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Il-ku Chang, Sang-hyun Park, Sang-gon Song, Su-jin Yeon, Young-kyu Jin
  • Publication number: 20190294770
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display, a fingerprint sensor disposed corresponding to a first area of the display, a touchscreen panel disposed corresponding to the display, and a processor configured to receive information about a position of a first touch input for setting up first security information for unlocking from the touchscreen panel, identify the first security information based on, at least, the information about the position of the first touch input, and provide, through the display, a user interface for unlocking where at least one first visual item for designating at least a portion of the first security information is disposed on the first area of the display corresponding to a position of the fingerprint sensor. Other various embodiments are possible as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Min-Seok HAN, Min-Jin RHO, Min-Shik SOHN, Sang-Gon SONG, Ye-Nah LEE
  • Publication number: 20190149992
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for obtaining a service is provided. Information about an external device is received at a terminal from the external device. It is determined whether the external device has been registered based on the information about the external device. Service information associated with the external device is provided when at least the external device has been registered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Sang-ok CHA, Young-gook PARK, Ho-jun LEE, Tae-young KANG, Hee-chul JEON, Ju-il EOM, Joo-yoon BAE, Won-young CHOI, Sang-gon SONG, Kuk-huyn HAN, Bum-joo LEE, Seung-hwan HONG
  • Publication number: 20180329607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device and a method for providing an object recommendation. Electronic devices according to various embodiments each comprise: a display; and a processor, wherein the processor can be configured to receive a request for generating a folder comprising a first object displayed on the display, search for at least one object recommendation on the basis of first information associated with the first object in response to the request, and display the searched at least one object recommendation. Also, other embodiments are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Min-Seok HAN, Sun-A KIM, Min-Jin RHO, Min-Shik SOHN, Sang-Gon SONG, Seung-A LEE
  • Patent number: 9942302
    Abstract: A mobile device is provided. The mobile device includes: a display; a communicator configured to communicate with a terminal apparatus which displays items classified into a plurality of groups in a form of a list; and when the mobile device is connected with the terminal apparatus for communication, a controller configured to hop over the groups of the items displayed on the terminal apparatus according to a touch manipulation which is performed on a screen of the display. Accordingly, the mobile device can provide various services by being interlocked with the terminal apparatus mounted in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-ho Rhee, Il-ku Chang, Jae-hwan Kim, Sang-gon Song
  • Publication number: 20170034326
    Abstract: A display device is provided, which includes a memory which stores a plurality of templates which are differently set according to kinds of messages, a detector which detects different pieces of status information, a display which displays a message transfer screen, a controller which automatically generates a message through combination of at least one of the plurality of templates and at least one of the different pieces of status information, which respectively correspond to a selected kind of message, when the kind of message to be transferred is selected on the message transfer screen, and a communicator which transfers the message to an external device. Accordingly, the display device can conveniently transfer the generated message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Il-ku CHANG, Sang-hyun PARK, Sang-gon SONG, Su-jin YEON, Young-kyu JIN
  • Patent number: 9497146
    Abstract: A display device is provided, which includes a memory which stores a plurality of templates which are differently set according to kinds of messages, a detector which detects different pieces of status information, a display which displays a message transfer screen, a controller which automatically generates a message through combination of at least one of the plurality of templates and at least one of the different pieces of status information, which respectively correspond to a selected kind of message, when the kind of message to be transferred is selected on the message transfer screen, and a communicator which transfers the message to an external device. Accordingly, the display device can conveniently transfer the generated message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Il-ku Chang, Sang-hyun Park, Sang-gon Song, Su-jin Yeon, Young-kyu Jin
  • Patent number: 9392207
    Abstract: A method for providing a widget service in a broadcast receiving apparatus is provided. A method for providing the widget service includes operations of receiving widget information, and displaying on a picture-in-picture (PIP) screen at least part of all the received widget information which is to be fitted to the PIP screen, upon occurrence of a preset or trigger event. Therefore, it is possible for a user to construct a sub-screen for providing a widget service by selecting only part of widget information forming the entire display screen rather than reducing the size of the entire display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-ho Yim, Seung-chul Shin, Sang-gon Song
  • Patent number: 9374679
    Abstract: A service providing device is disclosed. The service providing device mounted in a vehicle comprises: a communication unit for receiving a terminal signal from at least one terminal device; and a control unit which determines the distance to the terminal device from the received terminal signal, determines a user riding in the vehicle on the basis of the determined distance, and provides a preset service on the basis of the determined user and terminal information included in the terminal signal. Thus, the service providing device can provide a service suitable for the user riding in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-gon Song, Yeo-jin Kim, Il-ku Chang, Young-ho Rhee
  • Patent number: 9351127
    Abstract: A service providing device is disclosed. The service providing device mounted in a vehicle comprises: a communication unit for receiving a terminal signal from at least one terminal device; and a control unit which determines the distance to the terminal device from the received terminal signal, determines a user riding in the vehicle on the basis of the determined distance, and provides a preset service on the basis of the determined user and terminal information included in the terminal signal. Thus, the service providing device can provide a service suitable for the user riding in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-gon Song, Yeo-jin Kim, Il-ku Chang, Young-ho Rhee
  • Patent number: 9319846
    Abstract: A service providing device is disclosed. The service providing device mounted in a vehicle comprises: a communication unit for receiving a terminal signal from at least one terminal device; and a control unit which determines the distance to the terminal device from the received terminal signal, determines a user riding in the vehicle on the basis of the determined distance, and provides a preset service on the basis of the determined user and terminal information included in the terminal signal. Thus, the service providing device can provide a service suitable for the user riding in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-gon Song, Yeo-jin Kim, Il-ku Chang, Young-ho Rhee
  • Publication number: 20150133164
    Abstract: A service providing device is disclosed. The service providing device mounted in a vehicle comprises: a communication unit for receiving a terminal signal from at least one terminal device; and a control unit which determines the distance to the terminal device from the received terminal signal, determines a user riding in the vehicle on the basis of the determined distance, and provides a preset service on the basis of the determined user and terminal information included in the terminal signal. Thus, the service providing device can provide a service suitable for the user riding in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-gon Song, Yeo-jin Kim, Il-ku Chang, Young-ho Rhee
  • Publication number: 20140297674
    Abstract: A mobile device is provided. The mobile device includes: a display; a communicator configured to communicate with a terminal apparatus which displays items classified into a plurality of groups in a form of a list; and when the mobile device is connected with the terminal apparatus for communication, a controller configured to hop over the groups of the items displayed on the terminal apparatus according to a touch manipulation which is performed on a screen of the display. Accordingly, the mobile device can provide various services by being interlocked with the terminal apparatus mounted in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-ho RHEE, Il-ku CHANG, Jae-hwan KIM, Sang-gon SONG
  • Publication number: 20140189528
    Abstract: A display device is provided, which includes a memory which stores a plurality of templates which are differently set according to kinds of messages, a detector which detects different pieces of status information, a display which displays a message transfer screen, a controller which automatically generates a message through combination of at least one of the plurality of templates and at least one of the different pieces of status information, which respectively correspond to a selected kind of message, when the kind of message to be transferred is selected on the message transfer screen, and a communicator which transfers the message to an external device. Accordingly, the display device can conveniently transfer the generated message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Il-ku CHANG, Sang-hyun PARK, Sang-gon SONG, Su-jin YEON, Young-kyu JIN
  • Publication number: 20130332860
    Abstract: A user terminal apparatus is provided. The user terminal apparatus includes a display, a user interface configured to receive a user command to set a specific place as a destination, and a controller configured to, when a user command is input, execute a path guidance function to reach the set destination and transmit a notification message regarding setting of the destination to at least one user related to the destination other than a user of the user terminal apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Young-kyu JIN, Sang-gon SONG, Young-ho RHEE, Il-ku CHANG
  • Patent number: 8519986
    Abstract: An input device for effective navigation, a user interface device and a user interface method, and a computer-readable recording medium having embodied thereon a computer program to perform the method, the user interface device including a display unit, a rotatable input unit used to instruct a movement and a selection of a highlighted item in the display unit, and a control unit to control the device to perform a function corresponding to the received signal when a movement signal or a rotation signal is received from the input unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-je Park, Hyun-kook Jang, Joon-hwan Kim, Heui-jin Kwon, Sang-gon Song
  • Patent number: 8181198
    Abstract: A method for providing a widget service using a media service providing apparatus is provided. A method for providing the widget service includes operations of scanning channels providing media services therethrough; determining whether or not there is an available channel among the scanned channels for allocating a widget service; if it is determined that there is the available channel, allocating the widget service to the available channel; and providing the widget service allocated to the available channel. Accordingly, a widget service is provided without disturbing a user viewing a television (TV), increasing user convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-chul Shin, Jin-ho Yim, Sang-gon Song, Jong-chan Park