Patents by Inventor Yong Il Lee

Yong Il Lee 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: 20220130176
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a liveness based on a phase difference are provided. The method includes generating a first phase image based on first visual information of a first phase, generating a second phase image based on second visual information of a second phase, generating a minimum map based on a disparity between the first phase image and the second phase image, and detecting a liveness based on the minimum map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Solae LEE, Youngjun KWAK, Sungheon PARK, Byung In YOO, Yong-Il LEE, Hana LEE, Jiho CHOI
  • Patent number: 11256938
    Abstract: A method with liveness testing may include: acquiring an infrared (IR) image including an object, and a depth image including the object; generating a first preprocessed IR image by performing first edge enhancement preprocessing on the IR image; generating a preprocessed depth image by performing second edge enhancement preprocessing on the depth image; and determining whether the object is a genuine object based on the first preprocessed IR image and the preprocessed depth image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youngjun Kwak, Byung In Yoo, Yong-Il Lee, Yunhao Zhang, Huxing Sun
  • Patent number: 11244181
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a liveness based on a phase difference are provided. The method includes generating a first phase image based on first visual information of a first phase, generating a second phase image based on second visual information of a second phase, generating a minimum map based on a disparity between the first phase image and the second phase image, and detecting a liveness based on the minimum map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Solae Lee, Youngjun Kwak, Sungheon Park, Byung In Yoo, Yong-Il Lee, Hana Lee, Jiho Choi
  • Publication number: 20220027649
    Abstract: A processor-implemented method with liveness detection includes: receiving a plurality of phase images of different phases; generating a plurality of preprocessed phase images by performing preprocessing, including edge enhancement processing, on the plurality of phase images of different phases; generating a plurality of differential images based on the preprocessed phase images; generating a plurality of low-resolution differential images having lower resolutions than the differential images, based on the differential images; generating a minimum map image based on the low-resolution differential images; and performing a liveness detection on an object in the phase images based on the minimum map image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Solae LEE, Youngjun KWAK, Sungheon PARK, Byung In YOO, Yong-Il LEE, Hana LEE, Jiho CHOI, Jaejoon HAN
  • Publication number: 20210397819
    Abstract: Disclosed is an object recognition method and object recognition apparatus. The object recognition method may include detecting an object region comprising an object in an input image, determining scores corresponding to regions of the object region, determining weights based on the scores and detection information of the object region, determining a final score based on the scores and the determined weights, and determining a result of recognizing the object based on the final score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sungheon PARK, Youngjun KWAK, Byungin YOO, Solae LEE, Yong-Il LEE, Hana LEE, Jiho CHOI
  • Publication number: 20210326616
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for testing a liveness, where the liveness test method includes receiving a color image and a photodiode (PD) image of an object from an image sensor comprising a pixel formed of a plurality of PDs, preprocessing the color image and the PD image, and determining a liveness of the object by inputting a result of preprocessing the color image and a result of preprocessing the PD image into a neural network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hana LEE, Youngjun KWAK, Sungheon PARK, Hyeongwook YANG, Byung In YOO, Juwoan YOO, Solae LEE, Yong-Il LEE, Jiho CHOI
  • Publication number: 20210264182
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a liveness based on a phase difference are provided. The method includes generating a first phase image based on first visual information of a first phase, generating a second phase image based on second visual information of a second phase, generating a minimum map based on a disparity between the first phase image and the second phase image, and detecting a liveness based on the minimum map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Solae LEE, Youngjun KWAK, Sungheon PARK, Byung In YOO, Yong-Il LEE, Hana LEE, Jiho CHOI
  • Publication number: 20210174138
    Abstract: A method with image recognition includes: extracting, using a feature extraction layer, feature data from an input image received by an image sensor; and outputting a recognition result of an object appearing in the input image, by applying a fixed mask and a variable mask to the extracted feature data, wherein the variable mask is adjusted in response to the extracted feature data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiho CHOI, Solae LEE, Hana LEE, Youngjun KWAK, Byung In YOO, Yong-Il LEE
  • Publication number: 20210166045
    Abstract: A method with liveness testing may include: acquiring an infrared (IR) image including an object, and a depth image including the object; generating a first preprocessed IR image by performing first edge enhancement preprocessing on the IR image; generating a preprocessed depth image by performing second edge enhancement preprocessing on the depth image; and determining whether the object is a genuine object based on the first preprocessed IR image and the preprocessed depth image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youngjun KWAK, Byung In YOO, Yong-Il LEE, Yunhao ZHANG, Huxing SUN
  • Publication number: 20210158509
    Abstract: A processor-implemented method includes: generating a preprocessed infrared (IR) image by performing first preprocessing based on an IR image including an object; generating a preprocessed depth image by performing second preprocessing based on a depth image including the object; and determining whether the object is a genuine object based on the preprocessed IR image and the preprocessed depth image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Youngjun KWAK, Minsu KO, Youngsung KIM, Heewon KIM, Ju Hwan SONG, Byung In YOO, Seon Min RHEE, Yong-il LEE, Jiho CHOI, Seungju HAN
  • Publication number: 20210150367
    Abstract: A processor-implemented method including implementing a deep neural network (DNN) model using input data, generating, by implementing the DNN model, first output data from the DNN model, changing the DNN model, generating, by implementing the changed DNN model using the input data, second output data of the changed DNN model, and determining result data by combining the first output data and the second output data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youngjun KWAK, Youngsung KIM, Byung In YOO, Yong-Il LEE, Hana LEE, Sangil JUNG
  • Patent number: 10806433
    Abstract: An ultrasound apparatus includes: a data obtaining unit configured to obtain ultrasound data of an object; a controller configured to generate an ultrasound image based on the ultrasound data, obtain blood flow information of the object by using a Doppler component obtained from the ultrasound data, and set a plurality of sample volume gates based on the blood flow information; and a display configured to display the ultrasound image in which the plurality of sample volume gates are displayed. The ultrasound apparatus may reduce a processing time of the ultrasound apparatuses and simplify a user's manipulation by obtaining an ultrasound image one time and providing a plurality of Doppler spectrums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-il Lee, Hyoung-jin Kim
  • Patent number: 10394516
    Abstract: Provided is a mobile terminal and method for controlling a sound (audio) to be output, the mobile terminal including at least one application including sound (audio) data and requesting an output sound, a sound (audio) control unit to determine an output sound when a plurality of requests for the output sound is input by a plurality of applications being executed, and a sound (audio) output unit to output the determined sound by forming a virtual output path for each of the sound data to be output, and blocking other virtual output paths aside from a virtual output path mapped to the sound determined to be output by the sound control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Pantech Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Il Lee, Young Jun Kang, Jae Woo Hwang
  • Patent number: 10179977
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition capable of embodying paper feel for food packing paper, comprising a resin mixture, additive and solvent, characterized in that said additive comprises 3 to 12% by weight of polyethylene-based wax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignees: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION, SUNGBO Ink. Co.
    Inventors: Dong Hui Park, Tae Kyung Yun, Kyoung Sik Cho, Kwang Soo Park, Yong Il Lee, Dong Il Kim
  • Publication number: 20170096777
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition capable of embodying paper feel for food packing paper, comprising a resin mixture, additive and solvent, characterized in that said additive comprises 3 to 12% by weight of polyethylene-based wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Dong Hui Park, Tae Kyung Yun, Kyoung Sik Cho, Kwang Soo Park, Yong Il Lee, Dong Il Kim
  • Publication number: 20160342384
    Abstract: Provided is a mobile terminal and method for controlling a sound (audio) to be output, the mobile terminal including at least one application including sound (audio) data and requesting an output sound, a sound (audio) control unit to determine an output sound when a plurality of requests for the output sound is input by a plurality of applications being executed, and a sound (audio) output unit to output the determined sound by forming a virtual output path for each of the sound data to be output, and blocking other virtual output paths aside from a virtual output path mapped to the sound determined to be output by the sound control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Yong Il LEE, Young Jun KANG, Jae Woo HWANG
  • Publication number: 20160220231
    Abstract: An ultrasound apparatus includes: a data obtaining unit configured to obtain ultrasound data of an object; a controller configured to generate an ultrasound image based on the ultrasound data, obtain blood flow information of the object by using a Doppler component obtained from the ultrasound data, and set a plurality of sample volume gates based on the blood flow information; and a display configured to display the ultrasound image in which the plurality of sample volume gates are displayed. The ultrasound apparatus may reduce a processing time of the ultrasound apparatuses and simplify a user's manipulation by obtaining an ultrasound image one time and providing a plurality of Doppler spectrums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-il Lee, Hyoung-jin Kim
  • Patent number: 9170018
    Abstract: The present invention provides a top-feeding double-swirl type gasifier: a feed line through which pulverized coal is supplied by nitrogen; a distributor for dividing the pulverized coal supplied; a plurality of burner nozzles for supplying the pulverized coal, divided in the distributor, and an oxidizer; a pressure reactor in which the pulverized coal and the oxidizer react with each other to produce a flow of synthesis gas; and a swirl generator for imparting a swirling force to the oxidizer which is fed into the pressure reactor, the gasifier further comprising a slag cooling and storing container placed beneath the pressure reactor. Each of the burner nozzles consists of a triple tube having a circular cross section. The pulverized coal and carrier gas are supplied to the most central region of the burner nozzle, and an oxidizer is supplied to an annular region 34 surrounding the central region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Wook Lee, Seok Woo Chung, Young Don Yoo, Yongseung Yun, Sam Ryong Park, Gyoo Tae Kim, Yong Il Lee
  • Publication number: 20140093101
    Abstract: Provided is a mobile terminal and method for controlling a sound (audio) to be output, the mobile terminal including at least one application including sound (audio) data and requesting an output sound, a sound (audio) control unit to determine an output sound when a plurality of requests for the output sound is input by a plurality of applications being executed, and a sound (audio) output unit to output the determined sound by forming a virtual output path for each of the sound data to be output, and blocking other virtual output paths aside from a virtual output path mapped to the sound determined to be output by the sound control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Pantech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Il LEE, Young Jun Kang, Jae Woo Hwang
  • Patent number: 8663504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for gasification of carbon-containing materials, and more specifically, to a method for gasification of carbon-containing materials which allows an increase in carbon efficiency and a reduction in carbon dioxide emission, comprising the steps of: gasification of carbon-containing materials to methane; thermal decomposition of CH4 to C and H2; and conversion of CO2 to CO using the carbon produced during the decomposition. The method of the present invention greatly increases carbon efficiency and reduces the generation of carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: SK Innovations Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Hong Kim, Sang Ho Lee, Gyung Rok Kim, Il Yong Jeong, Sun Choi, Seung Hoon Oh, Gyoo Tae Kim, Yong Il Lee