Patents by Inventor Seok Hwan Kim

Seok Hwan 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).

  • Publication number: 20140171528
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-functional bio polyurethane foam, and more specifically a multi-functional bio polyurethane foam which is polyurethane foam comprising a reaction product of a resin premix, which comprises about 5 to 20 wt % biopolyol, and isocyanate. The multi-functional bio polyurethane foam may be applied to a car seat and the like, and shows the same level of physical properties as the conventional polyurethane foam manufactured from the petroleum-based polyol, and further provides enhanced antimicrobial function and minimized vibration transmissivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicants: HYUNDAI DYMOS INCORPORATED, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Seok-Hwan Kim, Jeong Seok Oh, Sang-Ho Seo, Hyung-Won Jeon
  • Publication number: 20140171531
    Abstract: Disclosed is an antimicrobial bio polyurethane foam and a method for manufacturing thereof, and more specifically, a polyurethane foam which comprises a reaction product of a resin premix comprising the biopolyol in an amount of 5 to 30 wt % based on total weight of the resin premix, and a prepolymer. The antimicrobial bio polyurethane foam is enhanced in an antimicrobial property by maximizing the content of the biopolyol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicants: HYUNDAI DYMOS INCORPORATED, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Seok-Hwan Kim, Jeong Seok Oh, Jun-Ho Song, Hyung-Won Jeon
  • Publication number: 20140120905
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mobile-key service, in which user authentication is performed through NFC between an SE and a door lock. Herein, a mobile phone periodically checks a call service areas of a mobile radio communication network, and the mobile phone enables the NFC function based on a result of the call service area checking operation, and if the mobile phone approaches the door lock, the mobile-key is transmitted to the door lock through the NFC function, and thus the user authentication can be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: IREVO, INC.
    Inventor: Seok Hwan KIM
  • Publication number: 20140121530
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring ganglion cells may include: a light generation unit configured to irradiate a first light signal polarized in a first direction and a second light signal polarized in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to a subject; a reflected light processing unit configured to generate an amplification signal corresponding to an image of the subject using a first reflection signal, which is the first light signal reflected from the subject, and a second reflection signal, which is the second light signal reflected from the subject; and an image processing unit configured to measure ganglion cells in the subject using the amplification signal. The apparatus may be used to count the number of normal ganglion cells in the retina by measuring a phase difference of two lights polarized in different directions. The apparatus may also be used to monitor the progress of glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Jae Hun Kim, Seok Lee, Hyuk Jae Lee, Taikjin Lee, Sun Ho Kim, Seok Hwan Kim, Jin Wook Jeoung, Ki Ho Park, Ju Yeong Oh, Deok Ha Woo, Chulki Kim
  • Publication number: 20140108389
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a method for searching for information using the Web and a method for voice conversation using same involve generating a basic word vector for at least one of a provided user query and a language analysis result; using the basic word vector, searching a vector space database for a vector space corresponding to the basic word vector; searching, if a similarity between the basic word vector and the found vector space is lower than a preset reference, a vector space database for a vector space corresponding to an expanded word vector using the expanded word vector generated from the result of the Web search performed using at least one of the user query and the language analysis result; and searching for knowledge information on the basis of the vector space found in the basic searching step or the expanded searching step. Thus, improved research results may be provided in response to the user query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY - INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Geun Bae Lee, Seok Hwan Kim, Kyung Duk Kim, Dong Hyeon Lee, Jun Hwi Choi
  • Publication number: 20140009461
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manipulating viewable objects that includes providing a touch screen display capable of stereoscopic displaying of object images, wherein a zero-plane reference is positioned substantially coincident with the physical surface of the display, displaying on the touch screen a first object image and one or more second object images, wherein the object images are displayed to appear at least one of in front of, at, or behind the zero-plane, receiving a first input at the touch screen at a location substantially corresponding to an apparent position of the first object image, and modifying the displaying on the touch screen so that at least one of the first object image and the one or more second object images appear to move towards one of outward in front of the touch screen or inward behind the touch screen in a stereoscopic manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Hui Dai, Timothy Dickinson, John C. Johnson, Seok-Hwan Kim, Jeong J. Ma, Phillip D. Rasky
  • Publication number: 20140009402
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of interactive display that includes providing a touch-based display screen capable of stereoscopic displaying of object images that further includes displaying a plurality of object images on the display screen, wherein at least a first of the object images is selectable and displayed so as to appear to be located at least partially in a zero-plane of the display screen, wherein at least a second of the object images is displayed so as to appear to be located at least one of inwardly and outwardly of the zero-plane, receiving a first input at a location of the display screen substantially corresponding to the first of the object images, and identifying the first input as corresponding to the first of the object images that is selectable and taking at least one further action upon the identification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Jeong J. Ma, Hui Dai, Timothy Dickinson, John C. Johnson, Seok-Hwan Kim, Phillip D. Rasky
  • Publication number: 20130308174
    Abstract: An optical module for irradiation of laser beams includes a mirror mount, a rotation shaft coupled to a center of the mirror mount, a vibration member coupled to one end of the mirror mount and the vibration member vibrating the end of the mirror mount in front-and-rear directions, a mirror fixed to the mirror mount and the mirror irradiating laser beams by performing reciprocal rotational motion with the mirror mount with respect to the rotation shaft, and a weight arranged on at least one of a first side and a second side of the mirror mount. The weight is interposed between the rotation shaft and the at least one of the first side and the second side to compensate concentricity of the mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Pil-Kyu KIM, Gyoo-Wan HAN, Je-Kil RYU, Tae-Yong KIM, Seok-Hwan KIM, Sung-Gon KIM
  • Patent number: 8481636
    Abstract: Provided is a polyolefin resin composition including: an ultra-high crystalline polypropylene resin, e.g. about 40-80 wt %, having an isotactic index of about 99.5 or higher; a branched polypropylene, e.g., about 10-20 wt %, having a branching index of about 7 or higher; a thermoplastic elastomer, e.g., about 1-20 wt %; an inorganic filler, e.g., about 1-30 wt %; and a fluoroacrylic copolymer-based amide polymer compound, e.g., about 2-6 wt %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Honam Petrochemical Corporation
    Inventors: Dae Sik Kim, Seok Hwan Kim, Jung Gyun Noh, Sung Min Cho, Seung Wook Park, Tae Sik Moon, Chang Youn Kim
  • Publication number: 20130109775
    Abstract: Disclosed is a polyurethane composition including a polyol, a polyisocyanate, a curing catalyst, a crosslinking agent, a foam stabilizer and a blowing agent. The polyurethane composition may be used to manufacture automotive components, and in particular, an automotive seat. An automotive seat manufactured with the disclosed composition provides increased comfort to an occupant, as well as increased reduction of road vibration, thereby improving overall ride comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Seok Hwan Kim, Jeong Seok Oh, Hyung-Won Jeon, Sang Ho Seo
  • Publication number: 20120146307
    Abstract: A multiple ride height control apparatus for an air suspension system having an air spring to be installed between a frame/body and a suspension arm in order to adjust the ride height, by filling and exhausting a compressed air, said apparatus comprises a mechanical leveling valve for controlling a filling and exhausting said compressed air by adjusting its mounting angle, being rotated clockwise and counterclockwise; and a valve driver for rotating said mechanical leveling valve to the direction of filling and exhausting said compressed air; and a controller for controlling the operation of said valve driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Seok Hwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20120136104
    Abstract: Provided is a polyolefin resin composition including: an ultra-high crystalline polypropylene resin, e.g. about 40-80 wt %, having an isotactic index of about 99.5 or higher; a branched polypropylene, e.g., about 10-20 wt %, having a branching index of about 7 or higher; a thermoplastic elastomer, e.g., about 1-20 wt %; an inorganic filler, e.g., about 1-30 wt %; and a fluoroacrylic copolymer-based amide polymer compound, e.g., about 2-6 wt %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicants: HONAM PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Dae Sik Kim, Seok Hwan Kim, Jung Gyun Noh, Sung Min Cho, Seung Wook Park, Tae Sik Moon, Chang Youn Kim
  • Patent number: 8158692
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polyurethane foam for an automobile steering wheel. More particularly, the present invention relates to polyurethane foam formed by using a predetermined amount of a polyol having various functional groups and OH values and a predetermined amount of isocyanate having a certain function, along with water as a foaming agent, thereby preventing the environmental problems caused by use of the conventional fluorine-based or pentane-based foaming agent and also improving durability such as water resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Seok Hwan Kim, Won Jin Seo, Joo Young Maeng, Han Sung Paik, Gi Man Kim
  • Patent number: 7891259
    Abstract: A human dummy system for evaluating the comfort of a seat comfort includes sensor units and a data processing unit. The sensor units are attached to the relevant joints of a human dummy, and detect the angles of the relevant joints. The data processing unit calculates information about relative locations of adjacent joints on the basis of the information about the angles of the relevant joints, and calculates the absolute location of a specific joint through coordinate system transformation between the information about relative locations and the joints of the human dummy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corp.
    Inventors: Seok Hwan Kim, Su Hwan Hwang, Kwang Noh Lee
  • Patent number: 7878080
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting a position of the vertebral column of a dummy model for estimating the feeling of sitting in a seat almost exactly mimics the characteristics of the vertebral joints of a human being. The apparatus comprises a pelvic plate; a plurality of lumbar joints, stacked on the pelvic plate so as to be spaced apart from each other, and having joint springs installed in front and rear portions thereof centered around a rotation center interconnecting two adjacent ones thereof; femur joints rotatably installed below the pelvic plate, and connected with one end of each femur bar; and pelvic pivoting members transmitting rotating force of the femur joints, which is caused by vertical pivoting of the femur bars, to the pelvic plate, and changing a vertical angle of the pelvic plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Su Hwan Hwang, Seok Hwan Kim, Hyung Yun Choi, In Bae Chang, Kyung Min Kim
  • Patent number: 7712387
    Abstract: A pelvis assembly for a dummy includes a pelvic plate attached to a lumbar region of the dummy, and one of more pelvic units, attached to the pelvic plate to transmit motion from a femur bar of the dummy to the plate. Each pelvic unit includes a hip joint, attached to the femur bar; a rotary axle, a first end of which is attached to the hip joint, and which is disposed laterally, to rotate together with the hip joint when the femur bar pivots vertically; and one or more pelvic angle adjusters, installed near a second end of the rotary axle, to transmit rotation of the rotary axle to the pelvic plate, thereby changing a vertical angle of the pelvic plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Su Hwan Hwang, Seok Hwan Kim, Hyung Yun Choi, In Bae Chang, Kyung Min Kim
  • Publication number: 20090156703
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polyurethane foam for an automobile steering wheel. More particularly, the present invention relates to polyurethane foam formed by using a predetermined amount of a polyol having various functional groups and OH values and a predetermined amount of isocyanate having a certain function, along with water as a foaming agent, thereby preventing the environmental problems caused by use of the conventional fluorine-based or pentane-based foaming agent and also improving durability such as water resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Seok Hwan Kim, Won Jin Seo, Joo Young Maeng, Han Sung Paik, Gi Man Kim
  • Publication number: 20090151444
    Abstract: A human dummy system for evaluating the comfort of a seat comfort includes sensor units and a data processing unit. The sensor units are attached to the relevant joints of a human dummy, and detect the angles of the relevant joints. The data processing unit calculates information about relative locations of adjacent joints on the basis of the information about the angles of the relevant joints, and calculates the absolute location of a specific joint through coordinate system transformation between the information about relative locations and the joints of the human dummy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Seok Hwan Kim, Su Hwan Hwang, Kwang Noh Lee
  • Publication number: 20090056481
    Abstract: A pelvis assembly for a dummy includes a pelvic plate attached to a lumbar region of the dummy, and one of more pelvic units, attached to the pelvic plate to transmit motion from a femur bar of the dummy to the plate. Each pelvic unit includes a hip joint, attached to the femur bar; a rotary axle, a first end of which is attached to the hip joint, and which is disposed laterally, to rotate together with the hip joint when the femur bar pivots vertically; and one or more pelvic angle adjusters, installed near a second end of the rotary axle, to transmit rotation of the rotary axle to the pelvic plate, thereby changing a vertical angle of the pelvic plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Su Hwan Hwang, Seok Hwan Kim, Hyung Yun Choi, In Bae Chang, Kyung Min Kim
  • Publication number: 20090025492
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting a position of the vertebral column of a dummy model for estimating the feeling of sitting in a seat almost exactly mimics the characteristics of the vertebral joints of a human being. The apparatus comprises a pelvic plate; a plurality of lumbar joints, stacked on the pelvic plate so as to be spaced apart from each other, and having joint springs installed in front and rear portions thereof centered around a rotation center interconnecting two adjacent ones thereof; femur joints rotatably installed below the pelvic plate, and connected with one end of each femur bar; and pelvic pivoting members transmitting rotating force of the femur joints, which is caused by vertical pivoting of the femur bars, to the pelvic plate, and changing a vertical angle of the pelvic plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Su Hwan Hwang, Seok Hwan Kim, Hyung Yun Choi, In Bae Chang, Kyung Min Kim