Patents by Inventor WOOK SHIM
WOOK SHIM 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: 11723596Abstract: A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ka Ram Choi, Hyo Sun Hwang, Jin Young Park, Jae Wook Shim, So Young Lee, Sang Kon Bae, Eui Seok Shin
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Publication number: 20230165528Abstract: A wearable device includes a wearable device main body, a sensor part configured to contact a skin surface of a user of the wearable device, and measure a bio-signal of the user, and a shock absorber that is interposed between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to mechanically connect the wearable device main body and the sensor part, and that is configured to reduce motion transmission between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to permit the wearable device main body to move independently from the sensor part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae Wook Shim, Hyun Seok Moon, Hyeong Seok Jang
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Patent number: 11576611Abstract: A wearable device includes a wearable device main body, a sensor part configured to contact a skin surface of a user of the wearable device, and measure a bio-signal of the user, and a shock absorber that is interposed between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to mechanically connect the wearable device main body and the sensor part, and that is configured to reduce motion transmission between the wearable device main body and the sensor part to permit the wearable device main body to move independently from the sensor part.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae Wook Shim, Hyun Seok Moon, Hyeong Seok Jang
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Patent number: 11564599Abstract: A apparatus for obtaining an individualized unit spectrum includes: a spectrum obtainer configured to obtain a first biological spectrum from a subject at a first measurement time, and obtain a second biological spectrum from the subject at a second measurement time; and a processor configured to extract the individualized unit spectrum from the first biological spectrum and the second biological spectrum, based on a predetermined unit spectrum of a target component.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: So Young Lee, Sang Kon Bae, Jae Wook Shim
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Patent number: 11363959Abstract: A bio-signal measuring apparatus includes an optical sensor including a photodetector and a light source array disposed around the photodetector, a first electrode disposed between the photodetector and the light source array, and a second electrode disposed on an outer periphery of the light source array. The bio-signal measuring apparatus further includes an impedance measurer configured to measure an impedance of an object, using the first electrode and the second electrode, and a processor configured to determine a contact state between the object and the optical sensor, based on the measured impedance.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyun Seok Moon, Seung Jun Lee, Jae Wook Shim, Hyeong Seok Jang
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Patent number: 11270610Abstract: A display panel inspecting apparatus includes a first inspecting transistor including a control electrode for receiving a first test gate signal, an input electrode for receiving a first voltage and an output electrode connected to an outermost data line disposed in an outermost area of a display region of a display panel, a second inspecting transistor including a control electrode for receiving the first test gate signal, an input electrode for receiving a second voltage and an output electrode connected to a normal data line disposed out of the outermost area of the display region, and a third inspecting transistor including a control electrode for receiving the first test gate signal, an input electrode for receiving a third voltage and an output electrode connected to a module crack inspecting data line disposed out of the outermost area of the display region.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chan Wook Shim, Ji Ho Moon, In Cheol Song, Chang Gil Oh, Seong Keun Cho, Sae Mi Han
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Publication number: 20220061755Abstract: A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ka Ram CHOI, Hyo Sun HWANG, Jin Young PARK, Jae Wook SHIM, So Young LEE, Sang Kon BAE, Eui Seok SHIN
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Patent number: 11237688Abstract: A touch sensing unit includes a base layer including a touch sensing area and a touch peripheral area, a touch electrode disposed in the touch sensing area, a touch line disposed in the touch peripheral area and electrically connected to the touch electrode, an inspection pad disposed in a pad area located at one side of the touch peripheral area, and an inspection thin film transistor disposed in the pad area and electrically connected to the touch line and the inspection pad.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chan Wook Shim, Sang Hyuk Kwon, Jong Yeul Park, Jae Yoon Jung, Duc Han Cho, Cheol Gon Choi
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Patent number: 11204276Abstract: A method and an apparatus for analyzing a component of an object are provided. The apparatus includes an image sensor including an optical module, and the optical module includes a light source configured to emit a source light, a first detector configured to detect a first light that is scattered or reflected from the object on which the emitted source light is incident, and a second detector configured to detect a second light that is emitted by the light source but is not incident on the object. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to calculate a scattering coefficient and an absorption coefficient, based on the detected first light and the detected second light, and analyze the component of the object, based on the calculated scattering coefficient and the calculated absorption coefficient.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyeong Seok Jang, Hyun Seok Moon, Jae Wook Shim, Kun Sun Eom, Myoung Hoon Jung
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Patent number: 11197635Abstract: A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ka Ram Choi, Hyo Sun Hwang, Jin Young Park, Jae Wook Shim, So Young Lee, Sang Kon Bae, Eui Seok Shin
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Patent number: 11199492Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a spectrum includes a light source array configured to emit light towards an object, a photodetector configured to detect light reflected by the object; and a processor configured to measure, using the light source array and the photodetector, a plurality of temperature correction spectra based on a temperature change of the light source array, obtain a light source temperature drift vector by analyzing the measured plurality of temperature correction spectra, measure, using the light source array and the photodetector, an analysis spectrum by using the light source array and the photodetector, and adjust the measured analysis spectrum to reduce an effect of the temperature change of the light source array by using the obtained light source temperature drift vector.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyeong Seok Jang, Jae Wook Shim, Hyun Seok Moon, Kun Sun Eom, Jun Ho Lee, Myoung Hoon Jung
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Patent number: 11181468Abstract: Provided is an apparatus configured to analyze a component of an object, the apparatus including a signal detection sensor including a light source configured to emit light to the object, a detector configured to detect a signal of light scattered or reflected from the object, an ultrasonic generator configured to transmit an ultrasonic wave toward the object at irregular ultrasonic transmission time intervals to modulate a frequency of the light emitted to the object, and a controller configured to control the ultrasonic transmission time intervals of the ultrasonic generator to be irregular, and a processor configured to control the signal detection sensor and analyze the component of the object based on the signal of light detected by the detector.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae Wook Shim, Hyun Seok Moon, Jong Keun Song
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Publication number: 20210255092Abstract: Provided is an apparatus configured to analyze a component of an object, the apparatus including a signal detection sensor including a light source configured to emit light to the object, a detector configured to detect a signal of light scattered or reflected from the object, an ultrasonic generator configured to transmit an ultrasonic wave toward the object at irregular ultrasonic transmission time intervals to modulate a frequency of the light emitted to the object, and a controller configured to control the ultrasonic transmission time intervals of the ultrasonic generator to be irregular, and a processor configured to control the signal detection sensor and analyze the component of the object based on the signal of light detected by the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae Wook SHIM, Hyun Seok MOON, Jong Keun SONG
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Publication number: 20210225222Abstract: A display panel inspecting apparatus includes a first inspecting transistor including a control electrode for receiving a first test gate signal, an input electrode for receiving a first voltage and an output electrode connected to an outermost data line disposed in an outermost area of a display region of a display panel, a second inspecting transistor including a control electrode for receiving the first test gate signal, an input electrode for receiving a second voltage and an output electrode connected to a normal data line disposed out of the outermost area of the display region, and a third inspecting transistor including a control electrode for receiving the first test gate signal, an input electrode for receiving a third voltage and an output electrode connected to a module crack inspecting data line disposed out of the outermost area of the display region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Chan Wook SHIM, Ji Ho MOON, In Cheol SONG, Chang Gil OH, Seong Keun CHO, Sae Mi HAN
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Publication number: 20200340917Abstract: A method and an apparatus for analyzing a component of an object are provided. The apparatus includes an image sensor including an optical module, and the optical module includes a light source configured to emit a source light, a first detector configured to detect a first light that is scattered or reflected from the object on which the emitted source light is incident, and a second detector configured to detect a second light that is emitted by the light source but is not incident on the object. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to calculate a scattering coefficient and an absorption coefficient, based on the detected first light and the detected second light, and analyze the component of the object, based on the calculated scattering coefficient and the calculated absorption coefficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyeong Seok JANG, Hyun Seok Moon, Jae Wook Shim, Kun Sun Eom, Myoung Hoon Jung
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Publication number: 20200293134Abstract: A touch sensing unit includes a base layer including a touch sensing area and a touch peripheral area, a touch electrode disposed in the touch sensing area, a touch line disposed in the touch peripheral area and electrically connected to the touch electrode, an inspection pad disposed in a pad area located at one side of the touch peripheral area, and an inspection thin film transistor disposed in the pad area and electrically connected to the touch line and the inspection pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Chan Wook SHIM, Sang Hyuk KWON, Jong Yeul PARK, Jae Yoon JUNG, Duc Han CHO, Cheol Gon CHOI
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Patent number: 10756554Abstract: An apparatus and a method for charging a wearable device is provided. The apparatus for charging a wearable device may include a power receiver disposed in the wearable device and configured to receive power and supply the power to the wearable device; a connector configured to comprise a first magnet and a magnetic member, wherein the first magnet is electrically connected to the power receiver through the magnetic member while the first magnet is attached to the power receiver by a first magnetic force; and a power supply configured to supply the power to the power receiver via the connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae Wook Shim, Byung Hoon Ko, Jong Han Kim, Jong Wook Lee
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Patent number: 10739195Abstract: A method and an apparatus for analyzing a component of an object are provided. The apparatus includes an image sensor including an optical module, and the optical module includes a light source configured to emit a source light, a first detector configured to detect a first light that is scattered or reflected from the object on which the emitted source light is incident, and a second detector configured to detect a second light that is emitted by the light source but is not incident on the object. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to calculate a scattering coefficient and an absorption coefficient, based on the detected first light and the detected second light, and analyze the component of the object, based on the calculated scattering coefficient and the calculated absorption coefficient.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyeong Seok Jang, Hyun Seok Moon, Jae Wook Shim, Kun Sun Eom, Myoung Hoon Jung
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Patent number: 10726780Abstract: An aging system includes panel groups each including display panels, an auxiliary board including the panel groups disposed thereon, and an aging device for supplying aging signals to the display panels through line boards to perform aging on the display panels, where the aging device supplies switch signals respectively to the display panels through the line boards, where each of the display panels includes a switch unit for supplying the aging signal to a pixel unit according to the switch signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chan Wook Shim, Wan Bae Park, Eun Chul Shin, Il Ho Lee, Cheol Gon Choi, Tae Yong Kim, Hyung Chul Kim
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Publication number: 20200158629Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a spectrum includes a light source array configured to emit light towards an object, a photodetector configured to detect light reflected by the object; and a processor configured to measure, using the light source array and the photodetector, a plurality of temperature correction spectra based on a temperature change of the light source array, obtain a light source temperature drift vector by analyzing the measured plurality of temperature correction spectra, measure, using the light source array and the photodetector, an analysis spectrum by using the light source array and the photodetector, and adjust the measured analysis spectrum to reduce an effect of the temperature change of the light source array by using the obtained light source temperature drift vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyeong Seok JANG, Jae Wook SHIM, Hyun Seok MOON, Kun Sun EOM, Jun Ho LEE, Myoung Hoon JUNG