Patents by Inventor Sang-ki Min

Sang-ki Min 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: 20240098461
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a method of operating an electronic device includes: executing an application implemented to provide a function for searching at least one content associated with at least one artist; When contacting an external device, acquiring a data set associated with a short-range communication circuit included in the external device; and controlling the state of the first album object corresponding to the identification information to an activated state among at least one album object corresponding to at least one album of a specific artist provided on the first execution screen of the application, and the remaining second album object. An operation method may be provided, including an operation of controlling the state of the album object to a deactivated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Sang Bum PARK, Geun Yong KIM, Jung Ki MIN
  • Patent number: 9917993
    Abstract: A lens mounting module includes an image pickup unit; a mount plate that includes an installation surface on which a lens unit is installed; a first support frame located between the image pickup unit and the mount plate, that supports the mount plate, and that includes a contact point that provides an electrical contact with the lens unit installed on the mount plate; and a second support frame installed between the first support frame and the image pickup unit, that supports the first support frame, and that includes an insertion part through which the image pickup unit is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-han Park, Sang-ki Min
  • Publication number: 20160271415
    Abstract: Disclosed is herein a teeth whitening apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: Sang Ki Min
  • Publication number: 20150181090
    Abstract: A lens mounting module includes an image pickup unit; a mount plate that includes an installation surface on which a lens unit is installed; a first support frame located between the image pickup unit and the mount plate, that supports the mount plate, and that includes a contact point that provides an electrical contact with the lens unit installed on the mount plate; and a second support frame installed between the first support frame and the image pickup unit, that supports the first support frame, and that includes an insertion part through which the image pickup unit is inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Sung-han Park, Sang-ki Min
  • Publication number: 20140316492
    Abstract: Disclosed therein is an LED phototherapy apparatus for skin including: a support part on which a user lies with the back of the head; a rotation part rotatably hinge-coupled to the support part, the rotation part having a space for accommodating the user's head; a light emitting member formed inside the rotation part; and a control circuit part adapted for supplying electric power to the light emitting member and controlling light intensity and irradiation time. The LED phototherapy apparatus can be utilized as a pillow enabling a user to take sleep on the pillow and irradiate light of wavelength helpful to the skin of the face, the scalp or the neck in the user's sleep so as to provide skin improvement and treatment effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: BS and Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Ki Min, Byung Chan Yoo
  • Patent number: 7909250
    Abstract: A memory card slot door unit selectively opens and closes an entrance of a memory card slot used in a digital mobile apparatus. The memory card slot door unit includes a door for closing an entrance of a memory card slot. A plurality of hinges supporting a pivoting motion of the door against lateral walls of the memory card slot, so that the door selectively opens and closes the entrance of the memory card slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong-seok Lee, Sang-ki Min, Kyoung-jin Ahn
  • Patent number: 7612962
    Abstract: A housing opening and closing apparatus of a DVD camcorder includes a main frame in which a DVD is accommodated, a housing which is opened and closed with respect to the main frame, and a housing ejecting unit operated by a solenoid unit to open and close the housing. The housing ejecting unit may include a pair of connection members disposed on the housing and an ejecting member formed between the pair of connection members on the housing. A link member is rotatable about a first hinge axis, and the link member is adapted to contact the ejecting member. A sliding member is engaged with the first hinge axis and one end of the link member. The sliding member has a first end and a second end, and the sliding member is adapted to slide. A pair of locking members are rotated by sliding of the sliding member, and a solenoid unit is engaged with the first end of the sliding member. A third elastic member is disposed at the second end of the sliding member to oppose the solenoid unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-ki Min, Chang-hee Lee
  • Patent number: 7502561
    Abstract: An image photographing apparatus includes an apparatus main body having a mounting portion. A display unit having a display is mounted on the mounting portion. The display unit can be positioned at first pose where the display unit faces the bottom surface of the mounting portion, or at a second pose where the display unit faces away from the bottom surface of the mounting portion. A hinge unit connects the display unit to the main body so that the display unit is openable and closable to and from the mounting portion with respect to a first axis. The hinge unit also has a second axis that allows the display unit to be moved from the first pose to the second pose. A locking unit locks the display unit mounted on the mounting portion in the first or second pose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong-seok Lee, Sang-ki Min
  • Publication number: 20070139813
    Abstract: A housing opening and closing apparatus of a DVD camcorder includes a main frame in which a DVD is accommodated, a housing which is opened and closed with respect to the main frame, and a housing ejecting unit operated by a solenoid unit to open and close the housing. The housing ejecting unit may include a pair of connection members disposed on the housing and an ejecting member formed between the pair of connection members on the housing. A link member is rotatable about a first hinge axis, and the link member is adapted to contact the ejecting member. A sliding member is engaged with the first hinge axis and one end of the link member. The sliding member has a first end and a second end, and the sliding member is adapted to slide. A pair of locking members are rotated by sliding of the sliding member, and a solenoid unit is engaged with the first end of the sliding member. A third elastic member is disposed at the second end of the sliding member to oppose the solenoid unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Sang-ki Min, Chang-hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20070009254
    Abstract: An image photographing apparatus includes an apparatus main body having a mounting portion. A display unit having a display is mounted on the mounting portion. The display unit can be positioned at first pose where the display unit faces the bottom surface of the mounting portion, or at a second pose where the display unit faces away from the bottom surface of the mounting portion. A hinge unit connects the display unit to the main body so that the display unit is openable and closable to and from the mounting portion with respect to a first axis. The hinge unit also has a second axis that allows the display unit to be moved from the first pose to the second pose. A locking unit locks the display unit mounted on the mounting portion in the first or second pose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Dong-seok Lee, Sang-ki Min
  • Publication number: 20070001003
    Abstract: A memory card slot door unit selectively opens and closes an entrance of a memory card slot used in a digital mobile apparatus. The memory card slot door unit includes a door for closing an entrance of a memory card slot. A plurality of hinges supporting a pivoting motion of the door against lateral walls of the memory card slot, so that the door selectively opens and closes the entrance of the memory card slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Dong-seok Lee, Sang-ki Min, Kyoung-jin Ahn