Patents by Inventor Woo-seok Hwang

Woo-seok 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).

  • Publication number: 20130328776
    Abstract: A method for executing a user command in a display device including receiving, from an input device, a signal that indicates a movement direction of the input device, determining the movement direction of the input device based on the received signal, determining one of a plurality of functions of the display device that corresponds to the movement direction from among the plurality of functions of the display device, and executing the determined function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joon-hwan KIM, Seong-ick JON, Young-hwa YUN, Jeong-yeon LEE, Woo-seok HWANG
  • Publication number: 20130329141
    Abstract: A method for providing Graphical User Interface (GUI) for selecting a broadcast channel, and a broadcast receiving apparatus having the same are provided. The GUI for selecting a broadcast channel includes a keypad having a pointer to be moved by manipulation of a user on a remote control apparatus and keys selectable by the pointer, and then the user is able to input a preferred broadcast channel by using the keypad and the pointer. Accordingly, the user is able to input a preferred broadcast channel without using the number keys, so the number keys may be omitted in the remote control apparatus. As a result, miniaturization of the remote control apparatus is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joon-hwan KIM, Young-hwa YUN, Jeong-yeon LEE, Seong-ick JON, Woo-seok HWANG
  • Publication number: 20130254810
    Abstract: There are provided a video processing apparatus, a video processing system, and an information providing method in the video processing apparatus. The video processing apparatus includes: a communication part performing communication with a service providing server providing broadcasting services; a video processing part performing video processing with respect to the broadcasting services; an output part outputting information on the broadcasting services; and a controller controlling the communication part, the output part and the video processing part to transmit user information and viewing information with respect to the video processing apparatus to the service providing server, to receive recommendation information based on the user information and the viewing information from the service providing server, and to output the received recommendation information, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yeo-ri YOON, Yong-hwan KWON, Sang-hee LEE, Jeong-yeon LEE, Mi-ju PARK, Won-il KIM, Woo-seok HWANG
  • Publication number: 20130002967
    Abstract: A method for providing Graphical User Interface (GUI) for selecting a broadcast channel, and a broadcast receiving apparatus having the same are provided. The GUI for selecting a broadcast channel includes a keypad having a pointer to be moved by manipulation of a user on a remote control apparatus and keys selectable by the pointer, and then the user is able to input a preferred broadcast channel by using the keypad and the pointer. Accordingly, the user is able to input a preferred broadcast channel without using the number keys, so the number keys may be omitted in the remote control apparatus. As a result, miniaturization of the remote control apparatus is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-hwa YUN, Seong-ick JON, Joon-hwan KIM, Jeong-Yeon LEE, Woo-seok HWANG
  • Publication number: 20120060187
    Abstract: A for providing channel list generates a plurality of channel lists including a plurality of channels, the channel lists aligned by a plurality of alignment standards, and displays the plurality of channel lists on a screen. When one of the plurality of channels is selected from one of the plurality of channel lists, the selected channel is displayed. Accordingly, a user becomes able to easily compare various channels that the user wishes to view through the plurality of channel lists aligned by each alignment standard, providing convenience in selecting TV programs by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-bum MOON, Heui-jin KWON, Yoo-jin CHOI, Woo-seok HWANG
  • Publication number: 20120047462
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes an image processor which processes an image to display an image content; a display unit which displays thereon an image content that is processed by the image processor; and a controller which displays a user interface (UI) menu including a plurality of UI items to search the image content, as one of a two-dimensional (2D) layout by which the plurality of UI items are arranged in a 2D manner, and a three-dimensional (3D) layout by which the plurality of UI items are arranged in a 3D manner , and changes displaying the one of the layouts to display the other of the layouts according to a user's command while maintaining a continuity of the arrangement of the plurality of UI items. Accordingly, search for an image content can be efficiently performed by using a UI menu.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-bum MOON, Heui-jin KWON, Yoo-jin CHOI, Woo-seok HWANG
  • Patent number: 8015508
    Abstract: A method for executing a user command based on spatial movement of a user input device and an image apparatus having the same are provided. According to the method for executing a user command, a user command which is determined based on the spatial movement of the user input device is executed. Accordingly, a method for inputting a user command becomes more diverse and convenient to use, and a more compact user input device may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joon-hwan Kim, Seong-ick Jon, Young-hwa Yun, Jeong-yeon Lee, Woo-seok Hwang
  • Publication number: 20100095227
    Abstract: A display apparatus and a user interface display method of the display apparatus are provided. The display apparatus classifies menu items of a service menu or an OSD menu according to the frequency of use of the menu items, generates icons corresponding to the classified menu items, and displays the icons on a screen using a user interface. Accordingly, the user can display a user interface on the screen in a preferable manner, and easily find and utilize a desired menu item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mi-ju Park, Sang-hee Lee, Yong-hwan Kwon, Jeong-yeon Lee, Won-il Kim, Woo-seok Hwang, Yeo-ri Yoon
  • Publication number: 20100071002
    Abstract: A broadcast receiver and a method for processing a digital caption using the same. A broadcast receiver receives a broadcast signal containing digital caption information, searches for an explanation of terminology to be explained if terminology in the digital caption information is included in a list of terminology to be explained, and displays the explanation found for the terminology to be explained on a screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeo-ri YOON, Yong-hwan KWON, Sang-hee LEE, Jeong-yeon LEE, Mi-ju PARK, Won-il KIM, Woo-seok HWANG
  • Publication number: 20100011399
    Abstract: There are provided a video processing apparatus, a video processing system, and an information providing method in the video processing apparatus. The video processing apparatus includes: a communication part performing communication with a service providing server providing broadcasting services; a video processing part performing video processing with respect to the broadcasting services; an output part outputting information on the broadcasting services; and a controller controlling the communication part, the output part and the video processing part to transmit user information and viewing information with respect to the video processing apparatus to the service providing server, to receive recommendation information based on the user information and the viewing information from the service providing server, and to output the received recommendation information, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeo-ri Yoon, Yong-hwan Kwon, Sang-hee Lee, Jeong-Yeon Lee, Mi-ju Park, Won-il Kim, Woo-seok Hwang
  • Publication number: 20100007792
    Abstract: An on-screen-display (OSD) item displaying method and a display apparatus applying the OSD item displaying method. In the method an OSD menu containing a plurality of OSD items is displayed on an OSD menu display area, and when an event occurs, an event OSD item associated with the event may be displayed using the OSD menu display area and a content display area. Therefore, the display apparatus can selectively display the OSD menu on the content display area, which enables a user to more easily recognize important information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won-il KIM, Sang-hee LEE, Yong-hwan KWON, Heui-jin KWON, Jeong-yeon LEE, Mi-ju PARK, Woo-seok HWANG, Yeo-ri YOON
  • Publication number: 20090158208
    Abstract: A method for providing a graphical user interface (GUI) and a broadcast receiving apparatus applying the same are provided. According to the method for providing a GUI in the broadcast receiving apparatus, a list of pieces of item information pertaining to an item selected from among a plurality of items is displayed, wherein the pieces of item information may be acquired through a network. Therefore, if a user selects a specific item, it is possible to automatically provide the user with a list of item information which pertains to the selected item and which may be acquired through a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo-seok HWANG, Heui-jin Kwon, Jeong-yeon Lee
  • Publication number: 20080244462
    Abstract: A method for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI), and an image apparatus having the same are provided. According to the method for providing a GUI, the position of the moving pointer on a display is determined, and the speed of movement of the pointer varies according to the determined result. Accordingly, manipulation of a pointer P is made more convenient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joon-hwan KIM, Seong-ick Jon, Young-hwa Yun, Jeong-yeon Lee, Woo-seok Hwang
  • Publication number: 20080244467
    Abstract: A method for executing a user command based on spatial movement of a user input device and an image apparatus having the same are provided. According to the method for executing a user command, a user command which is determined based on the spatial movement of the user input device is executed. Accordingly, a method for inputting a user command becomes more diverse and convenient to use, and a more compact user input device may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joon-hwan KIM, Seong-ick JON, Young-hwa YUN, Jeong-yeon LEE, Woo-seok HWANG
  • Publication number: 20080180394
    Abstract: A method for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for changing a reproducing time point, and an imaging apparatus incorporating the same are provided. The GUI for changing a reproducing time point displays reduction images of specific time points within a time period including a specific time point selected by a pointer, and changes the reproducing time point to the time point represented by the reduction image selected from the displayed reduction images. Accordingly, a user is able to search for a desired time point without going through a plurality of manipulations to change the reproducing time point on the progress bar using the pointer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-hwa YUN, Seong-ick JON, Joon-hwan KIM, Jeong-yeon LEE, Woo-seok HWANG, Hyun-kyu YUN
  • Publication number: 20080184324
    Abstract: A method for providing Graphical User Interface (GUI) for selecting a broadcast channel, and a broadcast receiving apparatus having the same are provided. The GUI for selecting a broadcast channel includes a keypad having a pointer to be moved by manipulation of a user on a remote control apparatus and keys selectable by the pointer, and then the user is able to input a preferred broadcast channel by using the keypad and the pointer. Accordingly, the user is able to input a preferred broadcast channel without using the number keys, so the number keys may be omitted in the remote control apparatus. As a result, miniaturization of the remote control apparatus is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-hwa YUN, Seong-ick Jon, Joon-hwan Kim, Jeong-Yeon Lee, Woo-seok Hwang
  • Patent number: D662107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong-Yeon Lee, Heui-Jin Kwon, Woo-Seok Hwang, Seong-Hoon Jeong
  • Patent number: D695755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo-Seok Hwang, Hee-Jeong Bae, YongHwan Kwon, Myungkwan Choi, Yoojin Choi, Jangwon Seo
  • Patent number: D697926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo-Seok Hwang, Hee-Jeong Bae, YongHwan Kwon, Myungkwan Choi, Yoojin Choi, Jangwon Seo
  • Patent number: D697927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jangwon Seo, Hee-Jeong Bae, Yoojin Choi, Myungkwan Choi, YongHwan Kwon, Woo-Seok Hwang