Patents by Inventor Sung Chang

Sung Chang 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: 20250072193
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate, a pixel electrode provided on the substrate, a light emitting element provided on the pixel electrode, and including a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, a connection electrode provided between the pixel electrode and the light emitting element, an adhesive layer provided between the connection electrode and the pixel electrode, and a common electrode provided on the light emitting element. The first semiconductor layer includes a body portion adjacent to the active layer, and a support portion protruding from the body portion toward the pixel electrode, and the adhesive layer overlaps the support portion of the first semiconductor layer in a horizontal direction of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Ki Chang EOM, Sung Hwan KIM
  • Publication number: 20250071320
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method for inducing a prediction motion vector and an apparatus using the same. An image decoding method can include: a step of determining the information related to a plurality of spatial candidate prediction motion vectors from peripheral predicted blocks of a predicted target block; and a step of determining the information related to temporal candidate prediction motion vectors on the basis of the information related to the plurality of spatial candidate prediction motion vectors. Accordingly, the present invention can reduce complexity and can enhance coding efficiency when inducing the optimum prediction motion vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicants: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Korea Aerospace University
    Inventors: Sung Chang LIM, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Ho LEE, Jin Soo CHOI, Jin Woong KIM, Jae Gon KIM, Sang Yong LEE, Un Ki PARK
  • Publication number: 20250071324
    Abstract: According to the present invention, an image encoding/decoding method comprises the steps of: performing an intra prediction on a current block so as to generate a prediction block; performing filtering on a filtering target pixel in the prediction block on the basis of the intra prediction mode of the current block so as to generate a final prediction block; and generating a reconstructed block on the basis of a reconstructed differential block corresponding to the current block and on the final prediction block. According to the present invention, image encoding/decoding efficiency can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Hui Yong KIM, Sung Chang LIM, Jin Soo CHOI, Jin Woong KIM
  • Publication number: 20250071263
    Abstract: Provided are an imaging encoding method and device. When carrying out image encoding for a block within a slice, at least one block in a restored block of the slice is set as a reference block. When this is done, the encoding parameters of the reference block are distinguished, and the block to be encoded is encoded adaptively based on the encoding parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Sung Chang LIM, Jong Ho KIM, Hae Chul CHOI, Hui Yong KIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Jin Ho LEE, Se Yoon JEONG, Suk Hee CHO, Jin Soo CHOI, Jin Woo HONG, Jin Woong KIM
  • Publication number: 20250071315
    Abstract: The present invention is about an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. According to present invention, a method of decoding an image, the method comprising, loading information of a neighboring block of a current block; decoding a current block using the loaded information of the neighboring block; and saving information of the current block that is decoded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Sung Chang LIM, Jung Won KANG, Ha Hyun LEE, Jin Ho LEE, Hui Yong KIM
  • Publication number: 20250071294
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an image encoding and decoding technique, and more particularly, to an image encoder and decoder using unidirectional prediction. The image encoder includes a dividing unit to divide a macro block into a plurality of sub-blocks, a unidirectional application determining unit to determine whether an identical prediction mode is applied to each of the plurality of sub-blocks, and a prediction mode determining unit to determine a prediction mode with respect to each of the plurality of sub-blocks based on a determined result of the unidirectional application determining unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicants: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Kwangwoon University Industry-Academic Collaboration Foundation, University-Industry Cooperation Group of Kyung Hee University
    Inventors: Hae Chul CHOI, Se Yoon JEONG, Sung-Chang LIM, Jin Soo CHOI, Jin Woo HONG, Dong Gyu SIM, Seoung-Jun OH, Chang-Beom AHN, Gwang Hoon PARK, Seung Ryong KOOK, Sea-Nae PARK, Kwang-Su JEONG
  • Publication number: 20250067954
    Abstract: An optical member driving mechanism is provided. The optical member driving mechanism includes a first movable portion used for connecting an optical element, a fixed portion, a first driving assembly used for driving the first movable portion to rotate relative to the fixed portion, and a guiding assembly having a first intermediate element. The first movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The guiding assembly is used for applying a first stabilized force to the first movable portion for making the first intermediate element be in contact with the first movable portion or the fixed portion. The first movable portion is rotatable relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Chih-Wei WENG, Chao-Chang HU, Yueh-Lin LEE, Chen-Hsien FAN, Chien-Yu KAO, Chia-Ching HSU, Sung-Mao TSAI, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Publication number: 20250071271
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus is provided. The method of decoding an image includes decoding at least one of prediction mode information of a neighbor block of a current block and length information of the current block, deriving an intra prediction mode of the current block into a predetermined mode using the decoded information, and reconstructing the current block based on the intra prediction mode of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicants: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COOPERATION GROUP OF KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jung Won KANG, Ha Hyun LEE, Sung Chang LIM, Jin Ho LEE, Hui Yong KIM, Gwang Hoon PARK, Tae Hyun KIM, Dae Young LEE, Woo Woen GWUN, Won Jun LEE
  • Publication number: 20250070259
    Abstract: An all-solid-state battery includes a positive-electrode stack including a positive-electrode and a first external solid electrolyte layer formed on at least one surface of the positive-electrode; and a negative-electrode stack including a negative-electrode and a second external solid electrolyte layer formed on at least one surface of the negative-electrode, wherein the first external solid electrolyte layer of the positive-electrode stack and the second external solid electrolyte layer of the negative-electrode stack face each other and are in contact with each other, wherein the first external solid electrolyte layer and the second external solid electrolyte layer include sulfide-based solid electrolytes having different chemical compositions. Further, a manufacturing method of the battery is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Sung Hoo Jung, Ga Young Choi, Gyeong Min Bak, Ji Chang Kim, Hyun Min Seo
  • Publication number: 20250071264
    Abstract: Provided are an imaging encoding method and device. When carrying out image encoding for a block within a slice, at least one block in a restored block of the slice is set as a reference block. When this is done, the encoding parameters of the reference block are distinguished, and the block to be encoded is encoded adaptively based on the encoding parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Sung Chang LIM, Jong Ho KIM, Hae Chul CHOI, Hui Yong KIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Jin Ho LEE, Se Yoon JEONG, Suk Hee CHO, Jin Soo CHOI, Jin Woo HONG, Jin Woong KIM
  • Publication number: 20250071265
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and an apparatus for encoding/decoding an image. The image decoding method according to the present invention includes obtaining prediction information of a current block from a bitstream and, by performing prediction based on the prediction information, generating a prediction block of the current block. Herein, the prediction information includes split prediction information of the current block. The generating of the prediction block includes obtaining a reference sample from a neighboring block of the current block, applying an interpolation filter to the reference sample, and generating the prediction block by using the reference sample to which the interpolation filter is applied. The interpolation filter is determined based on the split prediction information of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Jung Won KANG, Ha Hyun LEE, Sung Chang LIM, Hui Yong KIM
  • Publication number: 20250071266
    Abstract: An mage decoding method and apparatus and an image encoding method and apparatus are discussed. The image decoding method can include deriving an intra prediction mode of a current block, deriving reference samples being left or upper reference samples for an intra prediction on the current block, and generating a predicted block by performing the intra prediction on the current block based on the intra prediction mode and the reference samples. Based on that the intra prediction mode of the current block is a DC mode and a height of the current block is equal to a width of the current block, the intra prediction of the current block is performed by using an average value of the left reference samples adjacent to a left boundary of the current block and the upper reference samples adjacent to an upper boundary of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Hyun Suk KO, Jung Won KANG, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250071268
    Abstract: An image decoding method and apparatus and an image encoding method and apparatus are discussed. The image decoding method can include deriving an intra prediction mode of a current block, deriving reference samples including left or upper reference samples for an intra prediction on the current block, and generating a predicted block by performing the intra prediction on the current block based on the intra prediction mode and the reference samples. Based on that the intra prediction mode of the current block is a DC mode and a height of the current block is equal to a width of the current block, the intra prediction of the current block is performed by using an average value of the left reference samples adjacent to a left boundary of the current block and the upper reference samples adjacent to an upper boundary of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Hyun Suk KO, Jung Won KANG, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250071267
    Abstract: An image decoding method and apparatus and an image encoding method and apparatus are discussed. The image decoding method can include deriving an intra prediction mode of a current block, deriving reference samples including left or upper reference samples for an intra prediction on the current block, and generating a predicted block by performing the intra prediction on the current block based on the intra prediction mode and the reference samples. Based on that the intra prediction mode of the current block is a DC mode and a height of the current block is equal to a width of the current block, the intra prediction of the current block is performed by using an average value of the left reference samples adjacent to a left boundary of the current block and the upper reference samples adjacent to an upper boundary of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Hyun Suk KO, Jung Won KANG, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Patent number: 12234141
    Abstract: A MEMS support structure and a cap structure are provided. At least one vertically-extending trench is formed into the MEMS support structure or a portion of the cap structure. A vertically-extending outgassing material portion having a surface that is physically exposed to a respective vertically-extending cavity is formed in each of the at least one vertically-extending trench. A matrix material layer is attached to the MEMS support structure. A movable element laterally confined within a matrix layer is formed by patterning the matrix material layer. The matrix layer is bonded to the cap structure. A sealed chamber containing the movable element is formed. Each vertically-extending outgassing material portion has a surface that is physically exposed to the sealed chamber, and outgases a gas to increase the pressure in the sealed chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Kuei-Sung Chang, Tai-Bang An, Chun-Wen Cheng, Hung-Hua Lin
  • Patent number: 12238285
    Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method is disclosed. An image decoding method of the present invention may comprise identifying a region by partitioning an image, and determining a prediction mode of the region on the basis of at least one of a size of the region, a partition shape, and a coding parameter of the region. The determined prediction mode of the region may be determined as a prediction mode of all coding blocks included in the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, HANBAT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Ha Hyun Lee, Jung Won Kang, Sung Chang Lim, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim, Hae Chul Choi, Dae Hyeok Gwon
  • Patent number: 12237676
    Abstract: A virtual power plant system using a renewable combined heat and power plant includes a plurality of distributed energy resources connected to a virtual power plant; a virtual power plant output adjustment device connected to the virtual power plant and including a renewable combined heat and power plant that produces electricity using a new and renewable energy source; and a virtual power plant management device configured to conduct a bidding by predicting an power generation amount of the plurality of distributed energy resources, analyze output variation and error of the virtual power plant based on the power generation amount of the plurality of distributed energy resources, and stabilize an output variation of the virtual power plant by controlling a power generation amount of the virtual power plant output adjustment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: KOREA DISTRICT HEATING CORP.
    Inventors: Ja Kyun Koo, Tae Seon Eom, Yong Ha Lee, Min Sung Ko, Dong Hwan Chang
  • Publication number: 20250060786
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate that includes a display area and a non-display area, a display layer disposed on the substrate and overlapping the display area, and a support plate disposed under the substrate. The support plate includes a first region disposed on a rear surface of the display layer, a second region connected to the first region and including a lattice pattern, and a third region connected to the second region and disposed on a rear surface of the first region. The second region is bent and overlaps a bending area of the non-display area of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Su Chang RYU, Sung Guk AN, HYEONG-JUN KIM, Suk Ho CHOI, Jung Kyu CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250063161
    Abstract: An image decoding method can be performed by an image decoding apparatus. The image decoding method can include obtaining image information including prediction mode information for a current block, deriving a prediction mode of the current block based on the prediction mode information, deriving reference samples neighboring the current block, deriving prediction samples of the current block based on the prediction mode of the current block and the reference samples, and generating reconstructed samples of the current block based on the prediction samples. The reference samples include top reference samples of the current block and left reference samples of the current block. Further, whether a filtering is applied to the reference samples is determined based on the prediction mode of the current block and a size of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: LX SEMICON Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Ho LEE, Jung Won KANG, Hyun Suk KO, Sung Chang LIM, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Hui Yong KIM
  • Publication number: 20250062426
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an all-solid-state battery defect detection apparatus, system, and method. An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides an all-solid-state battery defect detection apparatus including: a processor configured to detect a defect in an all-solid-state battery by using a pressure distribution measurement of the all-solid-state battery at ends of charging and discharging of the all-solid-state battery immediately after fastening a pressurizing jig to the all-solid-state battery; and a storage configured to store data and algorithms driven by the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Ga Young Choi, Ji Chang Kim, Gyeong Min Bak, Sung Hoo Jung, Hyun Min Seo