Patents by Inventor Won-Suk Choi

Won-Suk Choi 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: 20170199588
    Abstract: Disclosed are an electronic device and a method of operating the same. The electronic device may include: at least one sensor including one or more of a proximity sensor and a biometric sensor; a motion sensor; and a processor, wherein the processor may be configured to identify proximity of a user corresponding to the electronic device through the at least one sensor, to acquire a motion value corresponding to a motion of the electronic device based on the identification, and to execute at least one function based on the motion value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Choong-Hee AHN, Young-Sub LEE, Won Suk CHOI
  • Publication number: 20170199974
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a memory that stores one or more medical policies and a processor. The processor is configured to obtain a request for execution of an application that provides a medical service, to decide a medical policy, which corresponds to a location of the electronic device, from among the one or more medical policies, and to selectively provide at least one function of the application based on a medical service performing method, which is determined based at least on the medical policy, from among one or more medical service performing methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Jae Woong Chun, Kyung Hee Lee, Hae Dong Lee, Won Suk Choi
  • Patent number: 9704932
    Abstract: A foldable display is disclosed. In one aspect, the foldable display includes a flexible display panel having first and second ends opposing each other, a first plate connected to the first end of the flexible display panel, and a second plate facing the first plate. The foldable display further includes a third plate configured to slide in and out of the second plate, wherein the third plate is connected to the second end of the flexible display panel. The foldable display also includes a first rotary plate hinged to at least one of the first and second plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-Jo Lee, Cheol-Su Kim, Won-Suk Choi
  • Publication number: 20170142244
    Abstract: A method by an electronic device may include detecting a bio-signal related to a user of the electronic device from at least one biometric sensor of the electronic device, and switching a mode or controlling a volume of a communication session between the electronic device and another electronic device based on at least part of the bio-signal. Other embodiments are also possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Dae-Ung JEONG, Hyou-Joo KWON, Tae-Han LEE, Won-Suk CHOI
  • Publication number: 20170140108
    Abstract: A method performed in an electronic device includes displaying, on a display operatively connected to the electronic device, a service indication corresponding to a service to be provided through an application. The service indication including a first health information indication corresponding to first health information and a second health information indication corresponding to second health information. The method further includes obtaining an input to the displayed service indication, and allowing the application access to the first health information and the second health information based on the input. Another embodiment is an electronic device including a display circuit configured to display a health management UI, a user input circuit configured to obtain a user input, and a processor connected with the display circuit and the user input circuit. The processor configured to group at least one health information item corresponding to a service that a health management application can provide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Kyung Hee Lee, Hae Dong Lee, Jae Woong Chun, Won Suk Choi
  • Patent number: 9652968
    Abstract: A cradle having an anti-theft device of a wearable device is provided. The cradle includes a cradle body, a cradle head that supports a wearable device and is detachable from the cradle body, such that the cradle head is exchangeable, and an anti-theft device that connects the cradle body and the wearable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Wook Choi, Won-Suk Choi, Jong-Chul Choi
  • Publication number: 20170128006
    Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed herein. The electronic device includes a sensor, and a processor. The processor may implement the method, including acquiring, by the sensor, first biometric information of a user, determining alcohol information for determining a presence of of alcohol in the user from the first biometric information, determining second biometric information of the user related to the alcohol information, and generating health information to be displayed the user or transmitted to another electronic device based on the second biometric information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Hye-Jung SEO, Sook-Jin KIM, Won-Suk CHOI
  • Publication number: 20170092709
    Abstract: A flexible display panel is disclosed. In one aspect, the panel includes a substrate including a flexible first substrate layer, a flexible second substrate layer, and a conductive layer interposed between the flexible first and second substrate layers. The panel also includes a transistor provided over the substrate, and an electro-optical active layer provided over the transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Yoon Sun Choi, Won Suk Choi, Sang Jo Lee
  • Publication number: 20170042485
    Abstract: A device for detecting biometric information is provided. The device includes a housing, a fastener coupled to a part of the housing and detachably attached to a part of a user's body, at least one first sensor configured to detect the motion of the electronic device, at least one second sensor configured to detect a change in the user's body, a memory, and a processor electrically connected to the at least one first sensor, the at least one second sensor, and the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Gihsung CHUNG, Jooman HAN, So Hyun CHUNG, Dae-Yong LEE, Hongsig KIM, Hyunwoo JANG, Cheolho CHEONG, Jae-Woong CHUN, Won Suk CHOI
  • Publication number: 20160367138
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a sensor related to measurement of biometric information, at least one module that performs a specific function, a memory that stores an instruction related to operations of the sensor and the module, and at least one processor electrically connected to the sensor, the at least one module, and the memory to execute the instruction. When acquiring an event related to initiation of the measurement of the biometric information, the processor may deactivate at least one function of a module, or execute an instruction such that the deactivation state is maintained or the operating mode (for example, a low power mode) of the electronic device is changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Jin KIM, Hyung Rock JUNG, Hye Jung SEO, Cheol Ho CHEONG, Jae Woong CHUN, Won Suk CHOI, Chang Ryong HEO
  • Publication number: 20160344569
    Abstract: A method for controlling an external device by an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, may include: obtaining biometric information related to a user of the electronic device; generating user information related to the user based on the biometric information; and storing the user information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Jae-Woong CHUN, Won-Suk CHOI, Jung-Eun LEE, Cheol-Ho CHEONG
  • Publication number: 20160309286
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for identifying at least one pairing subject in an electronic apparatus are provided. The method includes generating detection information of the electronic apparatus, receiving a beacon including detection information of at least one external electronic apparatus from the at least one external electronic apparatus, and identifying the at least one pairing subject among the at least one external electronic apparatus based on a result of comparing the received detection information with the generated detection information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Kwang-Sub SON, Won-Suk CHOI, Sung-Ho SON, Young-Eun HAN
  • Publication number: 20160170710
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and electronic device. The electronic device includes a first sensor configured for detecting a gesture and a second sensor for detecting a sound, and at least one processor. The processor may implemented the method, including receiving via the first sensor a voice input, detecting via the second sensor a gesture associated with the voice input, selecting at least one content displayed on one or more displays functionally connected with the electronic device based on the detected gesture, determining a function corresponding to the voice input based on the selected content, and executing the determined function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Kyung-Tae KIM, Tae-Gun PARK, Yo-Han LEE, Won-Suk CHOI, Eun-Jung HYUN
  • Publication number: 20160161983
    Abstract: A flexible display is disclosed. In one aspect, the flexible display a flexible display panel includes a display area and a peripheral area located on opposing sides of the display area and a first fixing part located over an upper surface of the peripheral area of the flexible display panel. The first fixing part is configured to have a first restoring force that presses on the upper surface of the flexible display panel. The flexible display also includes a second fixing part located below a lower surface of the peripheral area of the flexible display panel. The second fixing part is configured to have a second restoring force that presses on the lower surface of the flexible display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Jung Hun Lee, Sang Jo Lee, Jang Doo Lee, Ju Suck Lee, Kyung Min Choi, Won Suk Choi
  • Publication number: 20160065381
    Abstract: A method for providing content by an electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving, from a base station, messages related to one or more content providing services which can be received in a service available area of the base station, acquiring, from the messages, service information on a content providing service which can be used by the electronic device from among the one or more content providing services, and notifying a user of the service information by changing and displaying icons corresponding to the one or more content providing services according to the service information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Su-Ha YOON, Ji-Hyun PARK, Kwang-Sub SON, Won-Suk CHOI
  • Patent number: 9270312
    Abstract: A signal reception apparatus in a communication system supporting a beam forming scheme is provided. The signal reception apparatus includes a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) configured to generate a second signal by amplifying a first signal according to a first gain value, a Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA) configured to generate a third signal by amplifying the second signal according to a second gain value, and an Automatic Gain Controller (AGC) configured to control the first gain value and the second gain value by considering a plurality of beam types supported in a signal transmission apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong-Ho Park, Won-Suk Choi, Hyun-Kyu Yu, Jae-Weon Cho
  • Publication number: 20160050531
    Abstract: An electronic device comprising: a memory; and one or more processors configured to: assign a first positioning role to the electronic device and a second positioning role to a counterpart device, the counterpart device and the electronic device being part of a communications network, obtain at least one of a location information and a supplemental location information based on the first positioning role and the second positioning role, and detect a location of the electronic device based on the at least one of the location information and supplemental location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Won Suk CHOI, Jeong Min PARK, Kwang Sub SON, Jae Woong CHUN
  • Patent number: 9211501
    Abstract: This invention relates to a reducing agent supply device and an exhaust gas denitrification system using the same. The reducing agent supply device includes a reducing agent supply unit for supplying a reducing agent to a selective supply unit, a water supply unit for supplying water to the selective supply unit, the selective supply unit for selectively supplying any one of the reducing agent and water supplied from the reducing agent supply unit and the water supply unit to a spray unit, and the spray unit for spraying the reducing agent or water supplied from the selective supply unit, wherein the selective supply unit supplies water to the spray unit when the spray unit is blocked due to solidification of the reducing agent which remains behind therein because of a process in which the spray unit continuously sprays the reducing agent or a temporary malfunction of the device, thereby preventing blockage of the spray unit. Also an exhaust gas denitrification system using the device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Panasia Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Soo-Tae Lee, Won-Suk Choi, Gyeong-Woo Kang
  • Publication number: 20150350820
    Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed herein. The electronic device includes a beacon module for detecting a beacon signal, and a processor. The processor may implement the method, including detecting a transmitted beacon signal by a beacon interface, extracting additional information from the detected beacon signal, and accessing a resource using the extracted additional information, the resource accessed from at least one of a source of the beacon signal and a remote terminal discoverable through a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Sung-Ho SON, Kwang-Sub SON, Won-Suk CHOI, Young-Eun HAN
  • Publication number: 20150264139
    Abstract: A method for performing efficient function operations in a plurality of electronic devices is provided. The method includes determining, by a first electronic device, whether at least one function is performable in a second electronic device, determining a scheme of performing the at least one function based on a determination that the at least one function is performable in the second device, and allowing the at least one function to be performed in at least one of the first electronic device and second electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Kwang Sub SON, Su Ha Yoon, Won Suk Choi, Kwang Weon Park, Ji Hyun Park, Seok Jun Baek, Sung Ho Son, Young Eun Han