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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Display system and control method of the same
    Patent number: 9720638
    Abstract: Provided are a display system including a plurality of display apparatuses and a control method of the same. The display system including a plurality of display apparatuses comprises a first display apparatus configured to display an image to constitute a multi-screen, and receive power from a single power source; and a second display apparatus configured to display an image to constitute the multi-screen, and receive power from the single power source, wherein the second display apparatus starts operation after the first display apparatus enters a normal driving state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-yong Joo, Jin-hyung Lee, Gil-yong Chang
  • Base for electronic device and electronic device assembly
    Patent number: 9715248
    Abstract: A supporting base for an electronic device includes a mounting plate and two standing pieces. The two standing pieces are rotatably fixed to the mounting plate. The two standing pieces can rotate from a closed position to an open position. When the two standing pieces are in the closed position, the mounting plate supports the electronic device in a first manner. When the two pieces are in the open position, the two pieces clamp the electronic device in a second manner. An electronic device assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Qi Wu, Yong-Chang Fan, Yu-Lin Liu
  • Semiconductor device
    Patent number: 9711435
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device may include a frame portion on which at least one semiconductor chip is arranged; a plurality of leads electrically connected to the semiconductor chip; and a mold portion formed on the frame portion to surround a part of the frame portion on which the semiconductor chip and the plurality of leads are arranged, wherein a gap between closest portions of the respective leads is at least 2.9 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Youn-seung Lee, Jin-hyung Lee, Gil-yong Chang
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SURVEILLANCE IMAGE BASED ON DEPTH IMAGE
    Publication number: 20170200044
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for providing a surveillance image based on a depth image. The apparatus according to the present invention includes: a first camera capturing a depth image for a subject in a predetermined capturing region; a second camera capturing a color image for the subject in the predetermined capturing region; a subject identification unit identifying a subject in the capturing region; an image processing unit extracting the color image corresponding to a region of the identified subject from the color image and synthesizing the extracted color image with a position corresponding to the depth image to generate a synthesized image; and a control unit providing the depth image when the subject is not identified by the subject identification unit and providing the synthesized image only when the subject is identified by the subject identification unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Jae Ho LEE, Hee Kwon KIM, Soon Chan PARK, Ji Young PARK, Kwang Hyun SHIM, Moon Wook RYU, Ju Yong CHANG, Ho Wook JANG, Hyuk JEONG
  • Method for providing vehicle information and terminal device applying the same
    Patent number: 9702962
    Abstract: A vehicle information providing method and a terminal applying the same are provided. The vehicle information providing method includes communicably connecting to a Global Positioning System (GPS) mounted on a vehicle, receiving location information from the GPS and receiving vehicle information from a vehicle information system based on the received location information. Accordingly, the terminal may receive the location information of the vehicle inside the vehicle even though the terminal has no GPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics C
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • Method for performing cooperative function automatically and device using the same
    Patent number: 9706039
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • Method for managing user schedule and device using the same
    Patent number: 9690864
    Abstract: A method for managing user schedule and a device using the same are provided. The information stored in an external device is received and added to an existing user schedule. Accordingly, it is possible to integrally manage the user schedules scattered at different locations, and provide improved convenience of using user schedules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • Method for transmitting message, method for selling message box and computer-readable recording medium having program recorded thereon
    Patent number: 9686418
    Abstract: Disclosed technology relates to a method for transmitting a message, and more specifically but without limitations, to a method for transmitting a message in which if a shooting gesture is inputted by a user, an image showing that a message box flies to a receiver is implemented as augmented reality and outputted to a screen, and a message is transmitted to the receiver. A method for transmitting a message in a user terminal according to one of the embodiments comprises the steps of: acquiring an image through a camera equipped in the user terminal; receiving a message transmission request from a user; outputting an image showing that a message box flies to the receiver while superimposing the image onto the acquired image according to the message transmission request; and transmitting the message to the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Inventor: Yong Chang Seo