Patents by Inventor Yong Kim

Yong Kim 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).

  • ENCODING METHOD AND DECODING METHOD, AND DEVICE USING SAME
    Publication number: 20230239467
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an encoding method and decoding method, and a device using the same. The encoding method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: specifying an intra prediction mode for a current block; and scanning a residual signal by intra prediction of the current block, wherein the step of scanning the residual signal can determine a scanning type for a luminance signal and a chroma signal of the current block according to an intra prediction mode for a luminance sample of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicants: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, University-Industry Cooperation Group of Kyung Hee University
    Inventors: Hui Yong KIM, Gwang Hoon PARK, Kyung Yong KIM, Sung Chang LIM, Jin Ho LEE, Jin Soo CHOI, Jin Woong KIM
  • Image encoding/decoding method using prediction block and apparatus for same
    Patent number: 11711541
    Abstract: According to the present invention, an image encoding/decoding method comprises the steps of: performing an intra prediction on a current block so as to generate a prediction block; performing filtering on a filtering target pixel in the prediction block on the basis of the intra prediction mode of the current block so as to generate a final prediction block; and generating a reconstructed block on the basis of a reconstructed differential block corresponding to the current block and on the final prediction block. According to the present invention, image encoding/decoding efficiency can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim, Sung Chang Lim, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
  • Method and device for sharing a candidate list
    Patent number: 11711523
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for sharing a candidate list. A method of generating a merging candidate list for a predictive block may include: producing, on the basis of a coding block including a predictive block on which a parallel merging process is performed, at least one of a spatial merging candidate and a temporal merging candidate of the predictive block; and generating a single merging candidate list for the coding block on the basis of the produced merging candidate. Thus, it is possible to increase processing speeds for coding and decoding by performing inter-picture prediction in parallel on a plurality of predictive blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COOPERATION GROUP OF KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hui Yong Kim, Gwang Hoon Park, Kyung Yong Kim, Sang Min Kim, Sung Chang Lim, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
  • Sound inspection method and inspection apparatus for display device including sound generator
    Patent number: 11709094
    Abstract: A sound inspection method of a display device and a sound inspection device including preparing a display device including a display panel and a sound generator disposed on a first surface of the display panel, placing a vibration sensor on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the display panel, vibrating the sound generator at a first reference frequency, vibrating the display panel, and then sensing a vibration of the vibration sensor that vibrates along with a vibration of the display panel; and determining whether a frequency of the vibration of the vibration sensor is included in a first threshold frequency region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kee Yong Kim, Chang Yeob Kim, Jung Hun Sin, Han Su Cho
  • METHOD FOR ENCODING AND DECODING RESIDUAL SIGNAL BASED ON PERIODICITY OF PHASE SIGNAL AND APPARATUS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230230284
    Abstract: The residual signal encoding and decoding method and apparatus based on a periodicity on phase signal are disclosed. One embodiment on a method for decoding an image, the method comprising: generating a prediction signal for a current signal, decoding an encoded residual signal from a bitstream, generating an initial reconstructed signal based on the prediction signal and the residual signal, and generating a transformed reconstructed signal by transforming a value of the initial reconstructed signal to have a size value of a preset range, wherein the generating of the transformed reconstructed signal generates the transformed reconstructed signal from the value of the initial reconstructed signal by using a clipping function with a minimum value of the preset range and a maximum value of the preset range as input values, and wherein the preset range is a period range of a signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicants: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COOPERATION GROUP OF KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY, INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIVERSITY ERICA CAMPUS
    Inventors: Kwan Jung OH, Hui Yong KIM, Hyun Min BAN, Seung Mi CHOI, Jun Yeong CHA, Hyun Suk KO
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EFFECTIVE VIDEO ENCODING/DECODING VIA LOCAL LIGHTING COMPENSATION
    Publication number: 20230231999
    Abstract: There is provided an image decoding method comprising: deriving a first prediction value of a current block by using at least one sample included in a reference block, obtaining an illumination compensation parameter on the basis of a predetermined reference region, deriving a second prediction value of the current block by applying the illumination compensation parameter to the first prediction value and reconstructing the current block on the basis of the second prediction value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Gun BANG, Hui Yong KIM, Dong Gyu SIM, Seoung Jun OH, Sea Nae PARK, Jun Taek PARK, Jong Seok LEE
  • LASER SCRIBING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230226644
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a laser scribing device that produces optimal scribing lines within a target substrate based on its thickness. This is accomplished by generating multiple or an optimum number of focal points, and dynamically adjusting the focal lengths of the focal points to create optimal distances between the scribing lines. The resulting scribing lines are efficient in breaking the target substrate. The position of the focal points and the distance between them are determined based on the thickness of the target substrate, and the distance between focal points or scribing lines can be dynamically adjusted by modifying the focal lengths of the focal points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Beng So RYU, Hark Yong KIM, Gwan Yoo KIM, Dong Woo SHIN, Seong Ho SONG, Jang Hyun KIM
  • IMAGE ENCODING/DECODING METHOD, APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR STORING BITSTREAM
    Publication number: 20230231995
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. The image decoding method according to the present invention may comprise constructing N MPM lists for a current block, wherein N is equal to or greater than 1, deriving an intra prediction mode of the current block based on the N MPM lists, and performing intra prediction for the current block based on the intra prediction mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Hyun Suk KO, Sung Chang LIM, Jung Won KANG, Dong San JUN, Seung Hyun CHO, Jin Ho LEE, Ha Hyun LEE, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
  • Method and apparatus for performing encoding/decoding by using region-based inter/intra prediction technique
    Patent number: 11706408
    Abstract: Disclosed are region-based image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. The method of decoding an image includes: determining a projection format of a 360-degree video image; determining, on the basis of the determined projection format, a spatial correlation degree between a current block and a neighboring block; and determining, on the basis of the determined spatial correlation degree, a candidate block for predicting the current block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Gun Bang, Hui Yong Kim
  • Component used in air conditioner and air conditioner having same
    Patent number: 11703243
    Abstract: A component used in an air conditioner includes a substrate and a nano-coating formed on a surface of the substrate, wherein the nano-coating includes a lower coating formed on the surface of the substrate; and an upper coating formed on the upper surface of the lower coating, a coating composition of the upper coating includes nanoparticles having a diameter of 10 nm to 30 nm, and an interval between adjacent nanoparticles among the plurality of nanoparticles located on a surface of the upper coating is 10 nm to 30 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jee-yong Kim, Jae-hyoun Kim, Jin-o Kim, Sin-young Lee
  • Method for encoding/decoding block information using quad tree, and device for using same
    Patent number: 11706430
    Abstract: Disclosed decoding method of the intra prediction mode comprises the steps of: determining whether an intra prediction mode of a present prediction unit is the same as a first candidate intra prediction mode or as a second candidate intra prediction mode on the basis of 1-bit information; and determining, among said first candidate intra prediction mode and said second candidate intra prediction mode, which candidate intra prediction mode is the same as the intra prediction mode of said present prediction unit on the basis of additional 1-bit information, if the intra prediction mode of the present prediction unit is the same as at least either the first candidate intra prediction mode or the second candidate intra prediction mode, and decoding the intra prediction mode of the present prediction unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jong Ho Kim, Hui Yong Kim, Se Yoon Jeong, Sung Chang Lim, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Suk Hee Cho, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim, Chie Teuk Ahn, Mun Churl Kim, Bum Shik Lee
  • Method and device for intra-prediction
    Patent number: 11706449
    Abstract: The multi sample prediction method of the present invention comprises the steps of: determining a sample group consisting of a plurality of samples inside a decoding target block; determining a representative position corresponding to the sample group, inside the decoding target block; determining a representative prediction value for the sample group, on the basis of the determined representative position; and determining the determined representative prediction value as the final prediction value for each of the plurality of samples making up the sample group. The present invention enhances efficiency in encoding/decoding and reduces complexity thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim, Sung Chang Lim, Jong Ho Kim, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
  • Inter-prediction method and apparatus for same
    Patent number: 11706423
    Abstract: An inter-prediction method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: deriving motion information of a current block; and generating a prediction block for the current block on the basis of the derived motion information. According to the present invention, computational complexity can be reduced and encoding efficiency can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COOPERATION GROUP OF KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hui Yong Kim, Gwang Hoon Park, Kyung Yong Kim, Sung Chang Lim, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
  • Method for processing image providing improved arithmetic encoding, method for decoding and encoding image using same, and apparatus for same
    Patent number: 11706418
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an image decoding method including: obtaining an arithmetic-coded symbol stream from an image stream; identifying a symbol segment from the symbol stream according to symbol segment information signaled from an encoding apparatus; selecting an arithmetic decoding process corresponding to the symbol segment; and collectively processing one or more symbols among multiple symbols included in the symbol segment, in association with the selected arithmetic decoding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, CHIPS&MEDIA, INC.
    Inventors: Dae Yeon Kim, Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim
  • Method and device for encoding and decoding image
    Patent number: 11706438
    Abstract: An image decoding method according to the present invention includes reconstructing a residual block by inverse-quantizing and inverse-transforming an entropy-decoded residual block, generating a prediction block by performing intra prediction on a current block, and reconstructing an picture by adding the reconstructed residual block to the prediction block, wherein generating the prediction block includes generating a final prediction value of a prediction target pixel included in the current block based on a first prediction value of the prediction target pixel and a final correction value calculated by performing an arithmetic right shift on a two's complementary integer representation for an initial correction value of the prediction target pixel by a binary digit of 1. Accordingly, upon image encoding/decoding, computation complexity may be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Hui Yong Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Sung Chang Lim, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
  • OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION ACTUATOR AND CAMERA MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230224586
    Abstract: An optical image stabilization actuator is provided. The optical image stabilization actuator includes a sensor substrate on which an image sensor having an imaging plane is disposed; a fixed frame configured to accommodate the sensor substrate; a movable frame accommodated in the fixed frame and configured to move in a direction parallel to the imaging plane; a first ball member disposed between the fixed frame and the movable frame and configured to support movement of the movable frame; and a first driver disposed on the movable frame and the fixed frame and configured to provide driving force to the movable frame, wherein the sensor substrate includes a movable portion coupled to the movable frame, a fixed portion coupled to the fixed frame, and a plurality of bridges configured to movably support the movable portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung Hun LEE, Gab Yong KIM, Sung Jae LEE
  • Crowd sourced location determination
    Patent number: 11700503
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for determining locations of devices using location data sources are provided. For example, a network device, method, and computer-program product may be provided. In one example, a method may include receiving, on a computing device, a request to locate a device, wherein the request includes an identifier of the device. The method may further include receiving a communication from the device, wherein the communication includes the identifier of the device, and obtaining a location of the device. The method may further include transmitting the location of the device and the identifier of the device to a server, wherein the server is configured to use the location of the device and the identifier of the device to send a response to the requestor of the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Jon Plummer, David Shao
  • LIGHT EMITTING MODULE REPLACEMENT TYPE LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230213175
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light emitting module replacement type light emitting device including: one or more light emitting modules (100) configured to include a substrate (110), one or more light emitting diodes (120) mounted on one side surface of the substrate (110) in a third direction, and a light emitting module terminal (130) electrically connected to the one or more light emitting diodes (120); a heat sink (200) having a contact surface (S) which is configured to come in contact with the light emitting modules (100); and one or more binding clips (300) coupled to the heat sink (200), positioned on the contact surface (S) and electrically connected to an external power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Yong-Hoon KANG, Kyung-Yong KIM
  • APPARATUSES AND METHODS INCLUDING MEMORY COMMANDS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORIES
    Publication number: 20230214335
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods including memory commands for semiconductor memories are described. A controller provides a memory system with memory commands to access memory. The commands are decoded to provide internal signals and commands for performing operations, such as operations to access the memory array. The memory commands provided for accessing memory may include timing command and access commands. Examples of access commands include a read command and a write command. Timing commands may be used to control the timing of various operations, for example, for a corresponding access command. The timing commands may include opcodes that set various modes of operation during an associated access operation for an access command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kang-Yong Kim, Dean Gans
  • Apparatuses and methods for setting a duty cycle adjuster for improving clock duty cycle
    Patent number: 11694736
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for setting a duty cycler adjuster for improving clock duty cycle are disclosed. The duty cycle adjuster may be adjusted by different amounts, at least one smaller than another. Determining when to use the smaller adjustment may be based on duty cycle results. A duty cycle monitor may have an offset. A duty cycle code for the duty cycle adjuster may be set to an intermediate value of a duty cycle monitor offset. The duty cycle monitor offset may be determined by identifying duty cycle codes for an upper and for a lower boundary of the duty cycle monitor offset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Kang-Yong Kim