Patents by Inventor Yeunwook LIM

Yeunwook LIM 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: 20210271384
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The disclosed electronic device comprises: a touch screen display structure; a first wireless communication circuit; a second wireless communication circuit; a stylus pen including at least one button which can be pressed or touched; a processor operationally connected to the touch screen display structure and the first wireless communication circuit; and a memory operationally connected to the processor. A first application program including a first user interface, and a second application program including a second user interface are stored in the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Sangmin SHIN, Donghoon KANG, Jikwang KANG, Kyuhong KIM, Yeojeong YOON, Yusun CHEONG, Yeunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20210247952
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus that includes a speaker, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the speaker and the memory. The processor is configured to: identify whether audio output is provided via the speaker when an external device is detected; determine, based on whether the audio is output via the speaker, whether to apply output conversion effects; and control, based on the determination, the audio output via the external device. Various other embodiments including a method thereof are also possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Byeongnam KIM, Chanyong JUNG, Sangheon KIM, Misun KIM, Mira SEO, Yeunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20210248973
    Abstract: An electronic device may include: a display configured to display an execution screen of an application, and a processor operatively connected to the display. The processor is configured to: execute the application; receive a frequency event from the application; identify predetermined settings based on the application being executed; determine, based on the frequency event and the predetermined settings, a refresh rate of an execution screen of the application; identify, based on state information of the electronic device and the determined refresh rate, information for controlling operation of a high speed screen; and controlling, based on the identified information, the high speed screen related to the execution screen of the application on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Gyehun Jeon, Sungyul Choe, Seonghoon Choi, Nawoong Han, Sangheon Kim, Yeunwook Lim
  • Patent number: 11051251
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for providing hardware reset in an electronic device having at least one non-physical key and the electronic device thereof, and an operating method of the electronic device may include detecting a current amount supplied to a processor, detecting whether wireless power is input, generating a hardware reset signal based on the detected current amount and the wireless power input, and transmitting the generated hardware reset signal to the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junghui Park, Minsoo Kim, Chanhun Yun, Jinkyu Kim, Jiwoo Lee, Yeunwook Lim
  • Publication number: 20210174769
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display, a camera module configured to be positioned below the display, a memory configured to store instructions, and a processor configured to be functionally connected to the display, the camera module, and the memory, wherein the processor is configured, by executing the instructions, to cause the electronic device to identify a change in an operating state of the camera module while displaying a predetermined image in an area of the display surrounding the camera module, change a size of the area surrounding the camera module in response to identifying the change in the operating state of the camera module, and display the predetermined image in the changed area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Seoghee JEONG, Ilsik KIM, Sangheon KIM, Changhoon KANG, Kwangkyu PARK, Yeunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20210174075
    Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed. The electronic device includes a touch-sensitive display, a memory and a processor. The processor implements the method, including: detect a written input including a plurality of strokes through the display, group the plurality of strokes into a first group and a second group based on respective coordinates of each of the plurality of strokes, group first strokes included in the first group into a plurality of blocks, based on a distance between respective coordinates of each of the first strokes, determine a slope for each of the plurality of blocks, rotate an area corresponding to the first group based on the determined slope, execute handwriting recognition on the first strokes based on the rotated area, and displaying a result of the handwriting recognition on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Taewon KWAK, Dohyeon KIM, Jungrim KIM, Jihoon KIM, Gibeyong PARK, Jeongwan PARK, Konsang LEE, Donghyuk LEE, Seungcheol LEE, Yeunwook LIM
  • Patent number: 11029841
    Abstract: Certain embodiments include an electronic device comprising a housing, a touchscreen display viewable through a portion of the housing, at least one processor disposed inside the housing and operatively connected with the touchscreen display; and a memory disposed within the housing and operatively connected with the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to perform a plurality of operations, the plurality of operations comprising displaying a first augmented reality (AR) emoji on a window capable of receiving at least one first stroke input, through the touchscreen display, receiving the at least one first stroke input while displaying the first AR emoji on the window, and displaying a second AR emoji, based at least partially on a position and a shape of the at least one first stroke input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sangmin Shin, Ohyoon Kwon, Deokgyoon Yoon, Jiwoo Lee, Yeunwook Lim
  • Publication number: 20210160783
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for providing hardware reset in an electronic device having at least one non-physical key and the electronic device thereof, and an operating method of the electronic device may include detecting a current amount supplied to a processor, detecting whether wireless power is input, generating a hardware reset signal based on the detected current amount and the wireless power input, and transmitting the generated hardware reset signal to the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Junghui PARK, Minsoo KIM, Chanhun YUN, Jinkyu KIM, Jiwoo LEE, Yeunwook LIM
  • Patent number: 10990207
    Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises a fingerprint sensor, a display and a processor, wherein the processor may be configured to: execute an application comprising a plurality of resources corresponding to a plurality of images to be displayed on the display with respect to the fingerprint sensor; determine a resource among the plurality of resources which corresponds to the fingerprint sensor, on the basis of an attribute of the fingerprint sensor; and display one of the images which corresponds to the determined resource, on the display with respect to the fingerprint sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventors: Hyejung Suk, Haedong Lee, Hyojin Son, Jeongseob Kim, Yeunwook Lim, Yonggil Han
  • Publication number: 20210117073
    Abstract: A method for operating capturing by an electronic device is provided. The method includes capturing a screen displayed on a display, extracting at least one region and/or block region from the captured screen, determining whether a command to modify the captured screen has been received, when it is determined that a command to modify the captured screen has been received, determining whether there is a region of interest (ROI) in the captured screen, based on the extracted at least one region and/or block region, and when the ROI exists, displaying a user interface for suggesting the region of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Inhyung JUNG, Sangheon KIM, Banghyun KWON, Hyewon PARK, Dongjun LEE, Hyungdo LEE, Yeunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20210105352
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a key structure, a key input method, and an electronic device using the same, and an operating method of an electronic device includes: identifying an input operation, by comparing output values of at least two sensors provided on a side surface of the electronic device and a threshold value; determining whether a function corresponding to the identified input operation exists; and, based on the corresponding function existing, executing the corresponding function. Accordingly, the electronic device can receive various input operations under a keyless structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Minsoo KIM, Joohan KIM, Gwangho CHOI, Yeunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20210064864
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in the present document may comprise: an imaging device for generating image data; a communication circuit; at least one processor operatively connected to the imaging device and the communication circuit; and a memory operatively connected to the processor, for storing a command
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Juyong CHOI, Jinhyun KIM, Misu KIM, Jeongin CHOE, Yeunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20210042027
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device for processing a handwriting input and including a touch screen, a processor operatively connected with the touch screen, and a memory operatively connected with the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions, which when executed, cause the processor to control the electronic device to perform handwriting recognition for a first handwriting input of a user displayed on the touch screen, to convert the first handwriting input into a text, identify at least one of an attribute or characteristic of the first handwriting input, apply at least one of the identified attribute or characteristic to the converted text, and in response to a request for conversion of the first handwriting input, replace the first handwriting input into a text (herein after, a first rich text) to which the identified at least one of the attribute or characteristic has been applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Donghyuk LEE, Taewon KWAK, Kyungmin KIM, Dohyeon KIM, Jungrim KIM, Jihoon KIM, Gibeyong PARK, Jeongwan PARK, Jinsu SHIN, Konsang LEE, Seungcheol LEE, Bongje CHO, Munwon CHOI, Seowon CHOI, Eunji CHOI, Yeunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20210018388
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device includes a sidewall structure that forms a surface of the electronic device and that includes a key area formed on the surface of the electronic device. The electronic device also includes an internal frame that is formed inside the electronic device and faces an inner surface of the sidewall structure. The electronic device further includes a sensor assembly disposed between the internal frame and the sidewall structure, at least part of the sensor assembly is aligned with the key area. The sensor assembly includes a sensor that senses a force applied to the key area, based on displacement of an inner surface of the key area. The sensor assembly also includes a support member having one surface supported on the sensor and an opposite surface supported on the internal frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Bowoong SEO, Minsoo KIM, Yongho HWANG, Jinwan AN, Jiwoo LEE, Yeunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20200333834
    Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed. The device includes a foldable housing including a hinge connecting a first and second housing, a first bendable display, a second display oriented facing the first display, at least one sensor for detecting the bending, a memory and a processor. The processor implements the method, including: detecting bending by the sensor while displaying an application, determining to pre-generate another screen of the application based on the bending angle, pre-generating the second execution screen before the change in the angle is reaches a threshold value, and active a deactivated display and display the second execution screen on the activated display when the angle surpasses the predetermined threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Youngseung SEO, Sangheon KIM, Taeyong MOON, Wooyoung PARK, Gisoo LEE, Yeunwook LIM
  • Patent number: 10809826
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a charging circuitry; a communication circuitry; a display; a processor; and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: receive information regarding a remaining capacity of a rechargeable battery of a stylus related to the electronic device from the stylus by using the communication circuitry; based on it being identified that the remaining capacity of the battery is less than a reference value, display a first indication for guiding that charging of the battery is required by using the display; and, in response to it being identified that the stylus contacts the display while displaying the first indication, provide power for charging the battery by using the charging circuitry to the stylus, and to change the first indication to a second indication for indicating that the battery is being charged by using the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zion Kwon, Donghoon Kang, Jeonghoon Kim, Sangmin Shin, Hojin Jeon, Yeunwook Lim
  • Patent number: 10785368
    Abstract: The present invention, with respect to an electronic device, discloses an electronic device including: a communication unit that transmits a signal requesting a call to another electronic device and receives screen display information from the another electronic device; and a processor that controls so as to display a user interface based on the screen display information on a call connection screen. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, however, and other embodiments are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hoonsoub Jung, Kyungkeun Lee, Yeunwook Lim
  • Patent number: 10778617
    Abstract: A method for executing a function of an electronic device is provided. The method includes identifying data of a first application, determining at least one second application in response to a user event and identifying an attribute of each of the at least one second application, and processing the data of the first application based on the attributes of the each of the at least one second application to execute a function related to at least one second application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jongmin Kim, Busic Koag, Sanghyun Ahn, Hoyong Choi, Jongwu Baek, Yonghoon Choi, Sangduk Hwangbo, Minho Kim, Yeunwook Lim
  • Publication number: 20200279420
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display, a processor operatively connected to the display, and a memory operatively connected to the processor. The memory may store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to obtain a first image including at least one object, detect a designated region in the first image by using the at least one object, display a guide indicating the designated region and a content generation tool on the display, receive a first user input through the display for generating or editing at least one content using the content generation tool, determine attribute information about the at least one content at least partially based on the designated region or the first user input, and store the determined attribute information and the at least one content in the memory. Various other embodiments can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Younggyun LEE, Youngdae LEE, Yeunwook LIM
  • Publication number: 20200174656
    Abstract: Certain embodiments include an electronic device comprising a housing, a touchscreen display viewable through a portion of the housing, at least one processor disposed inside the housing and operatively connected with the touchscreen display; and a memory disposed within the housing and operatively connected with the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to perform a plurality of operations, the plurality of operations comprising displaying a first augmented reality (AR) emoji on a window capable of receiving at least one first stroke input, through the touchscreen display, receiving the at least one first stroke input while displaying the first AR emoji on the window, and displaying a second AR emoji, based at least partially on a position and a shape of the at least one first stroke input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Sangmin SHIN, Ohyoon KWON, Deokgyoon YOON, Jiwoo LEE, Yeunwook LIM