Patents by Inventor Yong Chang

Yong 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).

  • Method and apparatus for switching modes
    Patent number: 9998855
    Abstract: A method of switching operation modes in a mobile device is provided. The method includes receiving information regarding a place, from at least one nearby external device, determining a place property of the place by using the information regarding the place, and switching a current operation mode to an operation mode corresponding to the determined place property of the place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Woo-yong Chang, Sun-ae Kim, Hyung-rae Cho
  • USER CUSTOMIZED TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING TRAINING SET THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180154215
    Abstract: A user customized training system according to the present invention includes a sensor module configured to sense a user's motion; a memory in which a program for training is stored; and a processor configured to execute the program stored in the memory, wherein, when the program is executed, the processor acquires coordinates that correspond to the sensed motion, compares the user's motion with pre-stored erroneous motions on the basis of body information generated on the basis of the coordinates, provides a pre-stored set of motion data when a result of the comparison indicates that the user's motion corresponds to an erroneous motion, and, when the sensor module senses a motion of the user corresponding to the set of motion data, provides a training set corresponding to a result of analyzing the sensed motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Moon Wook RYU, Ji Young PARK, Young Hee KIM, Soon Chan PARK, Kwang Hyun SHIM, Jae Ho LEE, Ju Yong CHANG, Hyuk JEONG
  • METHOD AND USER TERMINAL FOR PROVIDING HOLOGRAM IMAGE-BASED MESSAGE SERVICE, AND HOLOGRAM IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180144557
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and user terminal for providing a hologram-based message service, and a hologram display device. The message service providing method may comprise the steps of: identifying a message created through a message application; and transferring the identified message to a hologram display device. Here, the hologram display device may display a hologram indicating a character corresponding to a terminal in which the message has been created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: Yong Chang SEO
  • Remote control device and method of controlling other devices using the same
    Patent number: 9940011
    Abstract: Provided is a method of controlling an electronic device by using a remote control device comprising a touch screen, the method including selecting one of a plurality of functions supported by the electronic device via the touch screen, sequentially displaying a plurality of user interfaces, usable for controlling the function selected with an input detected by the touch screen, one-by-one, and controlling the electronic device by using one of the plurality of user interfaces that are sequentially displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dae-Hyun Kim, Seung-dong Yu, Woo-yong Chang, Eun-hee Park, Chang-hwan Hwang
  • Method for transmitting image and image pickup apparatus applying the same
    Patent number: 9912870
    Abstract: An image transmitting method and a photographing apparatus using the same are provided. According to the image transmitting method, a face included in an image is recognized and contents to be transmitted or a transmission destination is determined using a recognized face. Accordingly, a user may transmit a photographed image to another person easily using the photographing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING OR USING INTERACTION ACTIVITY INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20180059923
    Abstract: A method of generating interaction activity information, performed by a device, is provided. The method includes establishing communication with at least one external apparatus; receiving first information about a user selectable function of the external apparatus; and generating second information, based on the first information, about a user selectable function of the device, wherein the user selectable function of the device corresponds to the user selectable function of the external device and can be performed in collaboration with the external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Seung dong YU, Woo-yong CHANG, Se-jun PARK, Min-jeong MOON
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING NEIGHBOR BASE-STATION ADVERTISEMENT MESSAGE IN BROADBAND WIRELESS ACCESS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180049048
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for receiving neighbor BS information by a mobile station in a wireless communication system. The mobile station receives a neighbor BS information message. It is determined whether operator ID information identifying a network operator of a neighbor BS is not included in the neighbor BS information message. Operator information of the neighbor BS is determined as operator information of a serving BS, if it is determined that the operator ID information is not included in the neighbor BS information message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Jun-Hyung KIM, Hong-Sung CHANG, Yong CHANG, Geun-Hwi LIM, Jung-Won KIM
  • Method for detecting synchronized terminal with pose similar to reference pose data, method for transmitting message, and computer readable storage medium recorded with program therefor
    Patent number: 9877163
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting a synchronized terminal with a pose similar to reference pose data. In the embodiments, a method includes: enabling a detection server to receive reference pose data from a mobile terminal requesting the detection of a synchronized terminal; enabling the detection server to receive position data providing a reference for detecting the synchronized terminal; enabling the detection server to receive the respective pose data of the surrounding terminals present within a given radius from the reference position determined based on the position data; enabling the detection server to detect one of the surrounding terminals as the synchronized terminal that has pose data similar to the reference pose data; and enabling the detection server to transmit the result of detecting the synchronized terminal to the mobile terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Yong Chang Seo
  • Method and apparatus for generating or using interaction activity information
    Patent number: 9857963
    Abstract: A method of generating interaction activity information, performed by a device, is provided. The method includes establishing communication with at least one external apparatus; receiving first information about a user selectable function of the external apparatus; and generating second information, based on the first information, about a user selectable function of the device, wherein the user selectable function of the device corresponds to the user selectable function of the external device and can be performed in collaboration with the external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Seung dong Yu, Woo-yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • MOBILE TERMINAL, DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170366783
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control method for a display apparatus and a mobile terminal which includes a camera for taking a photograph and generating an image; a voice input unit which is used to input a voice; a user input unit which receives a user's input; a display unit which displays the image thereon; a wireless communication unit which communicates with a counterpart mobile terminal through a wireless network; and a controller which performs a video call by transmitting to the counterpart mobile terminal video call data comprising a video generated by the camera and a voice input by the voice input unit according user input, displays on the display unit a shared image during the video call, and transmits to the counterpart mobile terminal the shared image added to the video call data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Woo-yong CHANG, Seung-dong YU, Se-jun PARK, Min-jeong MOON
  • Method and apparatus for connecting to external device
    Patent number: 9823989
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of connecting an external device are provided. The method includes connecting the apparatus to the external device when a distance between the external device and the apparatus is less than a reference range; after the external device is connected to the apparatus, continuously maintaining the connection when a distance between the external device and the apparatus is greater than the reference range; and disconnecting the external device from the apparatus when a distance between the external device and the apparatus is greater than a detectable range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • Apparatus and method for using memory device
    Patent number: 9824240
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for using a memory device are provided. A host device includes a transmitter that transmits data; a receiver that receives data; and a controller configured to receive configuration information of the memory device including the information related to the data stored in the one or more slots determined according to each vendor of the memory device, identify information related to predetermined data in the configuration data of the memory device, and receive the predetermined data from the memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: In-Kyo Kim, Jae-Bum Lee, Hyoung-Suk Jang, Do-Young Kim, Yong Chang
  • MESSAGE SERVICE METHOD USING CHARACTER, USER TERMINAL FOR PERFORMING SAME, AND MESSAGE APPLICATION INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20170323266
    Abstract: A message service method using a character, a user terminal for performing the same, and a message application including the same are disclosed. The message service method comprises the steps of: identifying a chat mode related to a method of expressing the contents of a chat; and displaying, in a chat room, the contents of a chat between a user terminal and a counterpart terminal according to the chat mode, wherein the chat mode may include a first chat mode in which 3D characters corresponding to the user terminal and the counterpart terminal are used, and a second chat mode in which the 3D characters are not used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Yong Chang Seo
  • Method and system for transmitting/receiving neighbor base-station advertisement message in broadband wireless access system
    Patent number: 9801078
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for receiving neighbor BS information by a mobile station in a wireless communication system. The mobile station receives a neighbor BS information message. It is determined whether operator ID information identifying a network operator of a neighbor BS is not included in the neighbor BS information message. Operator information related to the neighbor BS is identified as operator information related to a serving BS, if it is determined that the operator ID information is not included in the neighbor BS information message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jun-Hyung Kim, Hong-Sung Chang, Yong Chang, Geun-Hwi Lim, Jung-Won Kim
  • Control circuit including load switch, electronic apparatus including the load switch, and control method thereof
    Patent number: 9791916
    Abstract: A control circuit is provided. The control circuit includes a load switch, and a controller configured to transfer a turn-on signal which is increased step by step to the load switch, and perform a soft start operation which turns on the load switch. In response to the load switch being turned on, the control circuit restricts an inrush current flowing in the load switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-hyung Lee, Gil-yong Chang
  • TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED VENDING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20170294069
    Abstract: A temperature-controlled vending machine able to apply a required temperature uniformly within itself includes a cabinet and a temperature control system fixed at the bottom of the cabinet. The temperature control system includes a water tank, a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator defining an air outlet, and a cross-flow fan. The cross-flow fan includes a plurality of fan blades opposite to the air outlet and a housing defining an air guiding exit. The cross-flow fan is able to circulate cool air expelled from the evaporator from the bottom of the cabinet to the top of the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: YONG-CHANG FAN
  • Mobile terminal, display apparatus and control method thereof
    Patent number: 9769421
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control method for a display apparatus and a mobile terminal which includes a camera for taking a photograph and generating an image; a voice input unit which is used to input a voice; a user input unit which receives a user's input; a display unit which displays the image thereon; a wireless communication unit which communicates with a counterpart mobile terminal through a wireless network; and a controller which performs a video call by transmitting to the counterpart mobile terminal video call data comprising a video generated by the camera and a voice input by the voice input unit according user input, displays on the display unit a shared image during the video call, and transmits to the counterpart mobile terminal the shared image added to the video call data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo-Yong Chang, Seung-dong Yu, Se-jun Park, Min-Jeong Moon
  • Display apparatus for supporting search service, user terminal for performing search of object, and methods thereof
    Patent number: 9760942
    Abstract: A method for providing a search service of a display apparatus includes receiving a selection of an object by displaying a screen that displays at least one object, and providing location information adaptive to the user terminal to the user terminal using all location information of the searched object and information regarding a user location. Accordingly, a user may conveniently search a desired object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-Yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon, Soo-hong Park, Jin-guk Jeong
  • Mobile terminal, display apparatus and control method thereof
    Patent number: 9740451
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control method for a display apparatus and a mobile terminal which includes a camera for taking a photograph and generating an image; a voice input unit which is used to input a voice; a user input unit which receives a user's input; a display unit which displays the image thereon; a wireless communication unit which communicates with a counterpart mobile terminal through a wireless network; and a controller which performs a video call by transmitting to the counterpart mobile terminal video call data comprising a video generated by the camera and a voice input by the voice input unit according user input, displays on the display unit a shared image during the video call, and transmits to the counterpart mobile terminal the shared image added to the video call data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo-yong Chang, Seung-dong Yu, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • METHOD FOR PERFORMING COOPERATIVE FUNCTION AUTOMATICALLY AND DEVICE USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170237846
    Abstract: A device for performing a cooperative function with another device is provided. The device includes a communication unit, and a controller that determines whether the other device is in a surrounding area of the device based a signal received through the communication unit, selects one cooperative function from among a plurality of cooperative functions according to a relative position of the device with respect to the other device and performs the selected cooperative function with the other device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Seung-dong YU, Woo-yong CHANG, Se-jun PARK, Min-jeong MOON