Patents by Inventor Sang-woong Hwang

Sang-woong 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: 9389783
    Abstract: A method for providing a (UI) and a display apparatus to which the method is applied includes displaying an onscreen keyboard on a screen; displaying a plurality of applications on the screen, selecting one of the plurality of applications on the screen as an input target application into which to enter text using the an onscreen keyboard. Consequently, a user may easily use the onscreen keyboard on the screen on which the plurality of applications are simultaneously displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Ji-young Kwahk, Giang-yoon Kwon, Jin-young Jeon, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon
  • Patent number: 9344841
    Abstract: A mobile device and a server are provided. The mobile device displays relevant information extracted based on location information and additional information. Accordingly, by linking regional information acquired through a personal device with a location based service, the user is provided with useful contents effectively and further is provided with a new experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-young Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon, Ju-yun Sung, Hee-jeong Choo, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon, Ji-young Kwahk
  • Patent number: 9013370
    Abstract: A display system and a method of controlling the same are provided The display system includes a display apparatus which displays an image based on a received image signal; at least one peripheral device which adjusts an environment peripheral to the display apparatus; at least one state adjusting device which adjusts a state of the peripheral device; and a first user terminal which controls the corresponding state adjusting device such that the state of the peripheral device is adjusted to a preset initial state, when a connection with the display apparatus is made, and transmits the image signal to the display apparatus. Accordingly, the display system is capable of being operated automatically adaptively to a meeting environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-young Jeon, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon, Ji-young Kwahk
  • Patent number: 8788544
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for managing data. The method includes obtaining first data including a plurality of components, determining at least one component to be reproduced by an external device from among the plurality of components, based on metadata about the external device, and generating second data using the at least one component from the first data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Ju-yun Sung, Ji-young Kwahk, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon, Soo-hong Park, Jin-guk Jeong
  • Publication number: 20140136562
    Abstract: A method of generating search information enables efficient navigation of content and an image apparatus therefore. The method of generating search information includes extracting and storing a portion of a plurality of searched screens, and generating search information using the stored screens. Accordingly, search information regarding digital content can be generated in a more convenient manner. In addition, since searched screens are generated as search information, search information which enables more efficient navigation can be provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gyung-hye YANG, Eun-Young LIM, Ji-Young KWAHK, Bong-Hyun CHO, Sang-Woong HWANG, Ju-Yun SUNG, Jee-Young HER
  • Patent number: 8666995
    Abstract: A method of generating search information enables efficient navigation of content and an image apparatus therefore. The method of generating search information includes extracting and storing a portion of a plurality of searched screens, and generating search information using the stored screens. Accordingly, search information regarding digital content can be generated in a more convenient manner. In addition, since searched screens are generated as search information, search information which enables more efficient navigation can be provided to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gyung-hye Yang, Eun-young Lim, Ji-young Kwahk, Bong-hyun Cho, Sang-woong Hwang, Ju-yun Sung, Jee-young Her
  • Publication number: 20130086087
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for generating and retrieving content in a computing device by operating a computing device, determining a location of the computing device and a place mark corresponding to the location is tagged to content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chan-Hee JUNG, Sang-Woong HWANG, Joon-Hwan KIM
  • Publication number: 20120096390
    Abstract: A method of providing a user list and a device adopting the method are provided. The method includes displaying a first task list, in which at least one task selected by a first user is includable, in a first area of a display; and displaying a second task list, in which at least one task selected by a second user is includable, in a second area of the display. Therefore, if users perform different jobs by sharing one device, the users individually, conveniently, and efficiently manage and perform their respective jobs by using lists which include tasks desired by the users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Ji-Young Kwahk, Giang-yoon Kwon, Jin-Young Jeon, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-Sun Yoon
  • Patent number: 8160607
    Abstract: A mobile terminal apparatus and method for sharing contents are provided. The mobile terminal apparatus includes a storage unit storing location information on an area; a location determination unit for determining a location of the mobile terminal apparatus; a network unit forming a network with one or more other mobile terminal apparatuses in the area; a control unit checking whether the mobile terminal apparatus has entered the area, based on the location information on the area and the determined location; and a screen configuration unit configuring a screen for providing information indicating locations of the one or more other mobile terminal apparatuses; wherein the control unit controls the network unit whereby the network unit obtains contents contained in one of the one or more other mobile terminal apparatuses, wherein the one mobile terminal apparatus is selected based on the information displayed on the screen and indicating the locations of the one or more other mobile terminal apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoo-jin Choi, Hyun-cheol Park, Chang-seog Ko, Young-sun Kim, Sang-woong Hwang
  • Publication number: 20120089917
    Abstract: A method and device for providing a Graphic User Interface (GUI) that displays connections between a plurality of devices and an arrangement of the plurality of devices, by determining connections between a plurality of devices and an arrangement between the plurality of devices; generating a GUI that displays the devices, the connections between the devices and the arrangement of the devices; and displaying the generated GUI, making it possible for a user to easily and intuitively determine the connections and arrangement of the devices that are connected to a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-Young Kwahk, Giang-Yoon Kwon, Jin-Young Jeon, Sang-Woong Hwang, Jee-Sun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20120089433
    Abstract: A method of providing user information and a device adopting the method are provided. In the method, a user list, in which a plurality of users are listed, and user cards of some of the plurality of users listed in the user list are displayed according to the users. Therefore, a user easily checks and applies a network of users even in a complicated network environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Ji-young Kwahk, Giang-yoon Kwon, Jin-young Jeon, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20120088447
    Abstract: A method for broadcasting contents and a device using the same are provided. The method for broadcasting contents includes displaying contents on a content window; broadcasting, if a broadcast start command is input, contents displayed on the content window; and displaying at least one icon for receiving input of a command corresponding to manipulation of contents on the content window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Ji-Young Kwahk, Giang-yoon Kwon, Jin-young Jeon, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20120079430
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a Graphic User Interface (GUI) by a display device are provided. The method includes accessing a storage medium including stored content; displaying a GUI item including category indicators along a border region thereof, each of the category indicators corresponding to a type of content, spanning a predetermined range of the boarder region, and including content from the accessed storage medium; displaying a content preview based on a user manipulation of the GUI item; and selecting content from the content preview through the GUI item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Ji-Young Kwahk, Giang-yoon Kwon, Jin-young Jeon, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20120075231
    Abstract: A method for providing a (UI) and a display apparatus to which the method is applied includes displaying an onscreen keyboard on a screen; displaying a plurality of applications on the screen, selecting one of the plurality of applications on the screen as an input target application into which to enter text using the an onscreen keyboard. Consequently, a user may easily use the onscreen keyboard on the screen on which the plurality of applications are simultaneously displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Ji-Young Kwahk, Giang-yoon Kwon, Jin-young Jeon, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20110119313
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for managing data. The method includes obtaining first data including a plurality of components, determining at least one component to be reproduced by an external device from among the plurality of components, based on metadata about the external device, and generating second data using the at least one component from the first data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju-yun SUNG, Ji-young KWAHK, Sang-woong HWANG, Jee-sun YOON, Soo-hong PARK, Jin-guk JEONG
  • Publication number: 20110102301
    Abstract: A display system and a method of controlling the same are provided The display system includes a display apparatus which displays an image based on a received image signal; at least one peripheral device which adjusts an environment peripheral to the display apparatus; at least one state adjusting device which adjusts a state of the peripheral device; and a first user terminal which controls the corresponding state adjusting device such that the state of the peripheral device is adjusted to a preset initial state, when a connection with the display apparatus is made, and transmits the image signal to the display apparatus. Accordingly, the display system is capable of being operated automatically adaptively to a meeting environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-young JEON, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon, Ji-young Kwahk
  • Publication number: 20110105152
    Abstract: A mobile device and a server are provided. The mobile device displays relevant information extracted based on location information and additional information. Accordingly, by linking regional information acquired through a personal device with a location based service, the user is provided with useful contents effectively and further is provided with a new experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-young Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon, Ju-yun Sung, Hee-jeong Choo, Sang-woong Hwang, Jee-sun Yoon, Ji-young Kwahk
  • Patent number: D630225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-Young Kwahk, Giang-Yoon Kwon, Jin-Young Jeon, Sang-Woong Hwang, Jee-Sun Yoon
  • Patent number: D771100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chanhong Min, Da-Hye Park, Gippeum Choi, Sun Choi, Sang-Woong Hwang, Say Jang
  • Patent number: D771101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chanhong Min, Da-Hye Park, Gippeum Choi, Sun Choi, Sang-Woong Hwang, Say Jang