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 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
  • Method and apparatus for controlling power of terminal
    Patent number: 9686748
    Abstract: A terminal communicating with at least one wireless communication device determines whether a first data is received from the at least one wireless communication device in a first mode, in which power is supplied to a display portion, determines whether a second data is received during a first time period from the time when the first data is received, and switches to a second mode in which the power supplied to the display portion is blocked according to whether the second data is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Do-Young Kim, Dong-Keon Kong, Hyeon-Cheol Pu, Nae-Hyun Lim, Hyoung-Kyu Lim, Yong Chang
  • MOBILE TERMINAL, DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170163933
    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: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Woo-yong CHANG, Seung-dong YU, Se-jun PARK, Min-jeong MOON
  • Light source driving apparatus for controlling the operating mode of a backlight in response to changes in the dropout voltage of the current control transistor
    Patent number: 9674905
    Abstract: A display apparatus including: a display; a driver including an amplifier configured to detect a current of the display and to generate a constant current control signal, and a transistor configured to adjust the current supplied to the display in accordance an output voltage of the amplifier; and a controller configured to monitor the current of the display and a dropout voltage of the transistor, and control the amplifier so that a pulse width modulation (PWM) duty ratio is decreased in response to the dropout voltage being equal to or higher than a reference voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-hyung Lee, Youn-seung Lee, Gil-yong Chang
  • Method for performing cooperative function automatically and device using the same
    Patent number: 9674333
    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: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • Systems and Methods for Controlling Flow Rate in a Focused Downhole Acquisition Tool
    Publication number: 20170152743
    Abstract: A method includes operating a downhole acquisition tool including a guard probe and a sample probe in a wellbore that contains a fluid that includes a native reservoir fluid and a contaminant. The method also includes receiving a first portion of fluid into the guard probe and a second portion of fluid into the sample probe, estimating a contamination level of the first or second portions based on a fluid property of the respective first and second portions, determining an initial guard flow rate of the first portion, determining an initial sample flow rate of the second portion, using a processor to adjust a guard flow rate of the second portion over pump time after the contamination level of the first portion is at or below a contamination level threshold, and adjust a sample flow rate of the first portion based on the adjusted guard flow rate and total flowrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Adriaan Gisolf, Kai Hsu, Yong Chang, Youxiang Zuo, Ryan Sangjun Lee, Ashers Partouche
  • Technique for establishing predictive reach through a deviated well
    Patent number: 9659113
    Abstract: A method of estimating extended reach for a downhole line traversing a deviated section of a well. The method may include storing line and well architectural and physical data and then performing a static analysis of substantially axial-exclusive estimated friction between the line and well wall during conveyance (which may be thought of as the contact force due to interference therebetween). A one dimensional dynamic analysis may then be performed. Thus, based on these factors, speed of the conveyance, vibration parameters of an incorporated vibration tool, etc., an efficient simulation of the conveyance may be run.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nathaniel Wicks, Jahir Pabon, Yong Chang, Shunfeng Zheng
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING OR USING INTERACTION ACTIVITY INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20170139581
    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: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Seung dong YU, Woo-yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • Data storage securing mechanism
    Patent number: 9618985
    Abstract: A data storage device securing mechanism is used to secure a data storage device on a board. The data storage device securing mechanism includes a bracket secured on the board, a pivot shaft secured on the bracket, and a latch piece rotatably installed on the pivot shaft. The bracket includes a plurality of sliding grooves. The latch piece includes a latch portion. The data storage device is configured to be slidably installed on the sliding groove. The latch piece is configured to be rotated and be received in the sliding groove. The latch portion is configured to be resisted against the data storage device to secure the data storage device on the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Chang Fan, San-Yong Yang
  • Method for performing cooperative function automatically and device using the same
    Patent number: 9621705
    Abstract: A device and a method 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. It is determined whether another device is in a surrounding area of a device. When it is determined that the other device is in the surrounding area, the cooperative function is performed by the device with the other device according to a location of the other device. Accordingly, the cooperative function may be performed automatically if devices are in adjacent areas without a user's command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung-dong Yu, Woo-yong Chang, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • Method and apparatus for displaying items related to contents
    Patent number: 9612706
    Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for displaying contents-related items. The method includes using a correlation between a first attribute and a second attribute to determine values of the second attribute, wherein the first attribute is one of a plurality of attributes of the contents-related items, the second attribute is one of a plurality of attributes of a plurality of blocks which is a part or a region of a screen, and each one of the plurality of blocks corresponds to each one contents-related item; and displaying the one or more contents-related items by displaying each corresponding block having the determined value of the second attribute on the screen, wherein the first attribute and the second attribute can be quantitatively represented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-bum Moon, Jung-won Lee, Yoo-jin Choi, Min-jung Park, Woo-yong Chang, Chang-seog Ko
  • SERVER, USER TERMINAL, AND SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170091974
    Abstract: A control method of a server is provided. Location information is extracted from photographed data. The photographed data is linked to a course of travel having a pre-stored street image, by applying a predetermined standard based on the extracted location information. The photographed data is provided together with the linked course of travel having the pre-stored street image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Woo-Yong CHANG, Seung-dong Yu, Se-jun Park, Min-jeong Moon
  • Apparatus and method for providing user interface providing keyboard layout
    Patent number: 9606727
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a user interface, which provides a keyboard layout, is provided. A display portion of a user interface apparatus displays a portion of a plurality of keys that are included in the keyboard layout, and provides individual input keys of at least a predetermined size inside a display area that is limited by not displaying the portion of the plurality of keys. The keys which are displayed on the display portion comprise a first input key, which is allocated to a first character, and a second input key, which is allocated to a second character that differs from the first character.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventors: Yong Chang Seo, Jin Ho Seo
  • MOBILE TERMINAL, DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170075642
    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: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Woo-yong CHANG, Seung-dong YU, Se-jun PARK, Min-jeong MOON
  • Measurement pretest drawdown methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 9581019
    Abstract: Methods of and apparatus to perform a drawdown of a formation fluid in a downhole environment are disclosed. An example method includes contacting a borehole wall with a fluid communication device of a formation testing tool and performing a first type of drawdown to draw fluid into the fluid communication device. The method also includes detecting a breach of a mudcake on the borehole wall during performance of the first type of drawdown and performing a second type of drawdown to draw fluid into the sample probe in response to detecting the breach of the mudcake. The second type of drawdown is different than the first type of drawdown. Furthermore, the example method includes confirming the breach of the mudcake on the borehole wall during performance of the second type of drawdown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Chang, Julian J. Pop
  • Apparatus and method for managing health data
    Patent number: 9582683
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing health data through a user terminal are provided. The method includes inputting a user terminal number for identifying the user terminal, and information of a medical instrument for measuring the health data to a management server interworked with the user terminal, receiving, by a receiver, a security type table mapped onto the user terminal number and comprising a security type code for instructing the health data which the medical instrument has measured to be stored in a first memory without security or in a second memory with security, from the management server, and storing the health data in the first memory or the second memory, which the security type code instructs, through determining the security type code of the security type table when the health data is received from the medical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Do-Young Kim, In-Kyo Kim, Jeong-Je Park, Kwang-Hyeon Lee, Nae-Hyun Lim, Hyoung-Kyu Lim, Yong Chang
  • Securing mechanism
    Patent number: 9572274
    Abstract: A securing mechanism is configured to secure an electronic device. The electronic device includes a body, a power adapter and a first data cable connecting the body with the power adapter. The securing mechanism includes a base and a cover. The base includes a second data cable. The cover defines a limiting groove and a securing portion connected with the second data cable. The body is configured to be received in the limiting groove. The power adapter is configured to be inserted into the securing portion. The second data cable is configured to be inserted into a power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 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
  • CLAMP AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20170042032
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since the electronic components are fixed on the PCB by the clamp, post processing, such as soldering or application of an adhesive, may be not needed. Also, since the PCB can be spaced from the adjacent configurations by the clamp, the efficient layout of the PCB is possible, resulting in an improvement of productivity of the PCB. In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a clamp comprises a fixing part configured to surround at least one part of the outer surface of an electronic component, a connection part extending from the fixing part, and penetrating a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), an interference part provided in at least one of the fixing part or the connection part, and configured to be interfered by the PCB and a spacing part protruding from at least one of the connection part or the fixing part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Yong Joo, Jin Hyung Lee, Gil Yong Chang
  • Knee brace
    Patent number: D779076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventors: Ki Yong Chang, Min Young Kang