Patents by Inventor Seon Hwi Cho
Seon Hwi Cho 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: 10048756Abstract: Provided are a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal in which various operations performed by the mobile terminal can be controlled based on a vibration-indicator image representing the intensity, pattern and frequency of vibration generated by the mobile terminal. Therefore, it is possible for a user to identify the vibration generated by the mobile terminal not only with his or her sense of touch but also with his or her sense of touch. In addition, it is possible to display a vibration-indicator image representing vibration generated upon the detection of an entity near and approaching the mobile terminal and change the vibration-indicator image according to the distance between the entity and the mobile terminal. Thus, it is possible to easily determine the state of the entity.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Seon Hwi Cho, Jong Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 9639222Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a mobile terminal comprising: a touch screen configured to display a plurality of objects, and to generate a proximity signal or a direct touch signal by using an input medium; and a controller configured to display changed sizes of a plurality of selected objects located within a range from the input medium among the plurality of objects according to the proximity signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Ja Hoon Ku, Seon Hwi Cho, Ki Soo Bang, Kwi Suk Kwon
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Publication number: 20150301604Abstract: Provided are a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal in which various operations performed by the mobile terminal can be controlled based on a vibration-indicator image representing the intensity, pattern and frequency of vibration generated by the mobile terminal. Therefore, it is possible for a user to identify the vibration generated by the mobile terminal not only with his or her sense of touch but also with his or her sense of touch. In addition, it is possible to display a vibration-indicator image representing vibration generated upon the detection of an entity near and approaching the mobile terminal and change the vibration-indicator image according to the distance between the entity and the mobile terminal. Thus, it is possible to easily determine the state of the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Seon Hwi CHO, Jong Hwan KIM
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Publication number: 20150212628Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a mobile terminal comprising: a touch screen configured to display a plurality of objects, and to generate a proximity signal or a direct touch signal by using an input medium; and a controller configured to display changed sizes of a plurality of selected objects located within a range from the input medium among the plurality of objects according to the proximity signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Ja Hoon KU, Seon Hwi CHO, Ki Soo BANG, Kwi Suk KWON
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Patent number: 9086755Abstract: Provided are a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal in which various operations performed by the mobile terminal can be controlled based on a vibration-indicator image representing the intensity, pattern and frequency of vibration generated by the mobile terminal. Therefore, it is possible for a user to identify the vibration generated by the mobile terminal not only with his or her sense of touch but also with his or her sense of touch. In addition, it is possible to display a vibration-indicator image representing vibration generated upon the detection of an entity near and approaching the mobile terminal and change the vibration-indicator image according to the distance between the entity and the mobile terminal. Thus, it is possible to easily determine the state of the entity.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2009Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Seon Hwi Cho, Jong Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 9030418Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a mobile terminal comprising: a touch screen configured to display a plurality of objects, and to generate a proximity signal or a direct touch signal by using an input medium; and a controller configured to display changed sizes of a plurality of selected objects located within a range from the input medium among the plurality of objects according to the proximity signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Ja Hoon Ku, Seon Hwi Cho, Ki Soo Bang, Kwi Suk Kwon
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Patent number: 8576181Abstract: Discloses are a mobile terminal having a proximity touch and a method for controlling a display screen thereof. A difference of recognition rates caused by a minute difference of capacitances generated when a human body approaches a touch screen depending on users can be calibrated to be suitable for each user. Also, in the state of the recognition rate being calibrated, operations of objects, i.e., icons, avatars and menus, displayed on a wallpaper and displaying effects on the wallpaper can variously be controlled according to a user's proximity touch, thereby allowing users to control the display screen more conveniently and accurately.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Seon-Hwi Cho
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Patent number: 8531319Abstract: A method of distinguishing input signals detected by a mobile terminal is provided. The method comprises detecting at least a first and a second input signal, wherein a first vibration signal is associated with the first input signal and a second vibration signal is associated with the second input signal; and outputting a combined vibration signal corresponding to at least the first and second input signals. The first and second input signals may be proximity signals, touch signals, or a combination thereof. The combined vibration signal may be outputted according to a characteristic of at least the first and second input signals.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Ja Hoon Ku, Jong Hwan Kim, Seon Hwi Cho
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Patent number: 8525802Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a touch screen for generating input signals in response to a proximity touch or a direct touch of an input medium and displaying a first menu and a controller for determining the proximity touch of the input medium on the touch screen for a predetermined period of time and displaying on the touch screen a second menu for providing a function associated with the first menu.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jong Hwan Kim, Seon Hwi Cho
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Patent number: 8482532Abstract: A mobile communication terminal having a function of detecting a proximity touch and a display controlling method therein are disclosed. The present invention includes a touchscreen configured to display prescribed data, the touchscreen detecting a real touch or a proximity touch to a surface contact point, a proximity sensor outputting a proximity signal corresponding to a proximity position of a proximate object, and a controller controlling an implementation of an operation associated with the prescribed data displayed on the touchscreen according to the proximity signal detected by the proximity sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Min Cheol Seo, Seon Hwi Cho
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Patent number: 8452345Abstract: A portable terminal is provided to inform a user of status information via vibration pattern. The portable terminal may include a vibration generation unit for vibrating the portable terminal and a controller changing status information of a messenger program or a member relative to the messenger program to a vibration pattern while performing the messenger program, and the controller controlling the operation of the vibration generation unit in response to the vibration pattern such that the portable terminal can perform a messenger service by way of an interface unit using tactile sensation to enhance a user's convenience and satisfaction.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jin Baek Lee, Jong Hwan Kim, Seon Hwi Cho
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Patent number: 8369887Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal may generate a haptic effect whose intensity or pattern corresponds to the type and importance of an event occurred therein. Therefore, it is possible for a user to easily identify the event based on the haptic effect. Since the mobile terminal generates a haptic effect in response to a command input thereto by the user, it is possible to prevent a command from being accidently input to the mobile terminal.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Min Wook Choe, Seon Hwi Cho, Jung Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 8363019Abstract: A mobile terminal including a touch screen and a proximity sensor and a method of controlling the mobile terminal are provided. The method includes displaying an image on the touch screen; if a touch signal for the image is received, displaying an image-editing menu; choosing one of a plurality of image-editing functions from the image-editing menu; and selecting a ‘detailed settings’ mode for the chosen image-editing function in response to a proximity signal output by the proximity sensor and performing the chosen image-editing function on the image. Accordingly, it is possible to perform various image-editing control operations using the proximity sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Hyun A Cho, Jue Byung Yun, Seon Hwi Cho
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Patent number: 8306576Abstract: A method of controlling a mobile terminal and which includes storing a plurality of haptic vibrations respectively representing different functions performed in a single application to be executed on the mobile terminal, executing a function for the single application is on the mobile terminal, selecting a corresponding haptic vibration that represents the function executing on the terminal, and generating the selected corresponding haptic vibration using a plurality of vibration modules disposed on the mobile terminal in which a first vibration module is activated and at least one second vibration module is activated to represent the function being executed on the mobile terminal.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seon Hwi Cho, Tae Yong Kim, Jong Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 8280448Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal are provided. The method comprises displaying a character input window for inputting a character string through a touch input on a touch screen; receiving an input character string through the character input window; and outputting a control signal for controlling a haptic module to generate a haptic effect corresponding to the configuration of the input character string so that it is possible for a user to easily recognize the configuration of the input character with the sense of touch.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Ki Soo Bang, Jong Hwan Kim, Seon Hwi Cho
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Patent number: 8219151Abstract: A portable terminal is provided that includes a vibration generator for vibrating the portable terminal, a receiving device for receiving input from a user and determining a coordinate value on a display screen based on the received input, and a controller for determining a vibration pattern corresponding to information on a display screen based on the determined coordinate value.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Hee Kyung Park, Jong Hwan Kim, Seon Hwi Cho
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Publication number: 20100001849Abstract: A portable terminal is provided to inform a user of status information via vibration pattern. The portable terminal may include a vibration generation unit for vibrating the portable terminal and a controller changing status information of a messenger program or a member relative to the messenger program to a vibration pattern while performing the messenger program, and the controller controlling the operation of the vibration generation unit in response to the vibration pattern such that the portable terminal can perform a messenger service by way of an interface unit using tactile sensation to enhance a user's convenience and satisfaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Jin Baek LEE, Jong Hwan Kim, Seon Hwi Cho
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Publication number: 20100004033Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal may generate a haptic effect whose intensity or pattern corresponds to the type and importance of an event occurred therein. Therefore, it is possible for a user to easily identify the event based on the haptic effect. Since the mobile terminal generates a haptic effect in response to a command input thereto by the user, it is possible to prevent a command from being accidently input to the mobile terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Min Wook CHOE, Seon Hwi Cho, Jung Hwan Kim
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Publication number: 20100004028Abstract: A portable terminal is provided that includes a vibration generator for vibrating the portable terminal, a receiving device for receiving input from a user and determining a coordinate value on a display screen based on the received input, and a controller for determining a vibration pattern corresponding to information on a display screen based on the determined coordinate value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Hee Kyung Park, Jong Hwan Kim, Seon Hwi Cho
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Publication number: 20090322695Abstract: Provided are a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal in which various operations performed by the mobile terminal can be controlled based on a vibration-indicator image representing the intensity, pattern and frequency of vibration generated by the mobile terminal. Therefore, it is possible for a user to identify the vibration generated by the mobile terminal not only with his or her sense of touch but also with his or her sense of touch. In addition, it is possible to display a vibration-indicator image representing vibration generated upon the detection of an entity near and approaching the mobile terminal and change the vibration-indicator image according to the distance between the entity and the mobile terminal. Thus, it is possible to easily determine the state of the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Seon Hwi CHO, Jong Hwan Kim