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1.

METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM TO DETECT DANGEROUS OBJECT FOR AERIAL VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19529033
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-03
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Yo Sep
  • Ko, Suk Pil
  • Kim, Shin Hyoung

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of detecting a dangerous object for an aerial vehicle. The method includes setting an object detection area in air in which the aerial vehicle is in flight using a first sensor, a second sensor, and a third sensor; detecting an object in the set object detection area; generating detailed object information on the detected object; and determining whether the detected object is the dangerous object based on the generated detailed object information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/72 - Arrangements for monitoring traffic-related situations or conditions for monitoring traffic
  • G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
  • G05D 1/242 - Means based on the reflection of waves generated by the vehicle
  • G05D 1/243 - Means capturing signals occurring naturally from the environment, e.g. ambient optical, acoustic, gravitational or magnetic signals
  • G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
  • G05D 1/622 - Obstacle avoidance
  • G05D 107/13 - Spaces reserved for vehicle traffic, e.g. roads, regulated airspace or regulated waters
  • G05D 111/10 - Optical signals
  • G05D 111/30 - Radio signals
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G08G 5/22 - Arrangements for acquiring, generating, sharing or displaying traffic information located on the ground
  • G08G 5/55 - Navigation or guidance aids for a single aircraft
  • G08G 5/57 - Navigation or guidance aids for unmanned aircraft
  • G08G 5/80 - Anti-collision systems

2.

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING IMAGE-BASED DRIVING ASSISTANCE GUIDANCE IN WEARABLE HELMET

      
Application Number 19533727
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-09
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Ko, Suk Pil

Abstract

A method for providing an image-based driving assistance guidance in a wearable helmet includes determining whether guidance is required during a driving by a driver, acquiring a driving image of a moving object that the driver drives, generating guidance information for assisting the driving of the driver based on the driving image when it is determined that the guidance is required, and displaying the generated guidance information through the wearable helmet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • A42B 3/04 - Parts, details or accessories of helmets
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects

3.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CELLULAR AND NON-CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SERVICES BY USING LOW ORBIT SATELLITE

      
Application Number KR2025022678
Publication Number 2026/142301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-23
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Provided in embodiments of the present disclosure is a location management apparatus for registering and managing terminal-specific location-related information. The location management apparatus may comprise: a memory for storing instructions; at least one processor; and a communication circuit. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions may cause the location management apparatus to: receive, through the communication circuit, an inquiry message requesting the location of a terminal; in response to the inquiry message, determine whether a table for storing terminal-specific location-related information in the memory includes the location-related information of the terminal; according to a determination that the table includes the location-related information of the terminal, transmit, through the communication circuit, a response message including the location-related information of the terminal to a node that has transmitted the inquiry message; and, according to a determination that the table does not include the location-related information of the terminal, transmit, through the communication circuit, an error response message to the node that has transmitted the inquiry message. The table can be used to store location-related information of the terminal accessing a cell provided by a base station providing a terrestrial network, and location-related information of the terminal accessing a cell provided by a satellite providing a non-terrestrial network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
  • H04W 8/08 - Mobility data transfer
  • H04W 60/04 - Affiliation to network, e.g. registrationTerminating affiliation with the network, e.g. de-registration using triggered events

4.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTERNET OF EVERYTHING NON TERRESTRIAL NETWORK

      
Application Number 19411993
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-08
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Han, Taekyu
  • Lim, Donghee
  • Kim, Daewon

Abstract

A device of a satellite for providing a non-terrestrial network (NTN) access includes memory comprising instructions, at least one processor, and at least one transceiver. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to transmit, to a user equipment (UE), a message including information related to a store and forward (S&F) mode, and perform communication with the UE based on the message. The message includes at least one of information indicating that the satellite supports the S&F mode, information on a valid time of a service link between the UE and the satellite in the S&F mode, information on a valid time of a feeder link between the satellite and an NTN gateway in the S&F mode, ephemeris information of the satellite, footprint information provided by the satellite, or information on a list of neighbor cells supporting the S&F mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
  • H04W 68/00 - User notification, e.g. alerting or paging, for incoming communication, change of service or the like
  • H04W 76/28 - Discontinuous transmission [DTX]Discontinuous reception [DRX]

5.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STORE AND FORWARD INTERNET OF EVERYTHING NON TERRESTRIAL NETWORK

      
Application Number 19411960
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-08
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Han, Taekyu
  • Lim, Donghee
  • Kim, Daewon

Abstract

A device of a satellite configured to provide a non-terrestrial network (NTN) access and to perform functions of an evolved node B (eNB) includes memory comprising instructions, at least one processor, and at least one transceiver. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to identify a store and forward (S&F) mode in a radio resource control (RRC) connection state with a user equipment (UE), transmit, to the UE, a message indicating that the satellite operates in the S&F mode, after transmitting the message, receive, from the UE, a request signal for a release of the RRC connection, and transmit, to the UE, an RRC connection release message for releasing the RRC connection. The RRC connection release message includes a cause value of the release of the RRC connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 48/08 - Access restriction or access information delivery, e.g. discovery data delivery
  • H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
  • H04W 76/27 - Transitions between radio resource control [RRC] states
  • H04W 76/38 - Connection release triggered by timers
  • H04W 84/06 - Airborne or Satellite Networks

6.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR DETECTION OF VEHICLE APPEARANCE

      
Application Number 19421248
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-16
First Publication Date 2026-06-04
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Shinhyoung

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device include a display, an input circuit, at least one memory and at least one processor configured to obtain a first image; display, in response to cropping an area comprising a visual object corresponding to a potential vehicle appearance from the first image, fields for inputting an attribute for the area, wherein, the fields include a first field for inputting a vehicle type as the attribute and a second field for inputting a positional relationship between a subject corresponding to the potential vehicle appearance and a camera obtained the first image as the attribute; obtain information about the attribute, by receiving a user input for each of the fields including the first field and the second field through the input circuit; store a second image configured of the area in a data set for training a computer vision model for vehicle detection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06T 7/13 - Edge detection
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting

7.

USER TERMINAL DEVICE, SERVER, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DRIVER'S DRIVING INFORMATION USING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19459774
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-26
First Publication Date 2026-06-04
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kang, Min Suk
  • Heo, Won Jun
  • Jang, Seung Yo
  • Shin, Youn Joo
  • Han, Tae Kyu

Abstract

There is provided a method for providing driver's driving information of a user terminal device, including accessing a driving information providing server storing data generated in a driving recording device for a vehicle, receiving driving record data including event record data corresponding to a driving-related event of a driver from the driving information providing server, and displaying a driving-related event occurrence location on a map using the received driving record data. The driving-related event may include at least two or more of a lane departure event, a forward collision possibility event, a rear side collision possibility event, a sudden deceleration event, a sudden acceleration event, a sudden stop event, a sudden start event, and a speeding event.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

8.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PREVENTING COLLISION USING CAMERA

      
Application Number 19403083
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-27
First Publication Date 2026-05-28
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ko, Sukpil
  • Choi, Haejong

Abstract

An electronic device in a vehicle includes memory storing instructions, a communication interface, and at least one processor. The instructions cause the electronic device to receive, via the communication interface, from a camera included in the vehicle, a video with respect to a peripheral environment of the vehicle, using the video, obtain position information with respect to an external object included in the peripheral environment, receive, via the communication interface, from a wheel sensor included in the vehicle, rotation information indicating an angle of a steering wheel in the vehicle, using the rotation information and the position information, determine whether the external object is included in a risk region expected to be occupied by the vehicle moving in accordance with the angle, and based on determining that the external object is included in the risk region, generate notification information with respect to the external object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • B60R 1/23 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

9.

METHOD, APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR MEASURING INTER-VEHICLE DISTANCE USING DRIVING IMAGE

      
Application Number 19439005
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-02
First Publication Date 2026-05-07
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Shin Hyoung

Abstract

A method for measuring an inter-vehicle distance using a processor is provided. The method includes acquiring a driving image photographed by a photographing device of a first vehicle; detecting a second vehicle from the driving image and calculating a ratio between an image width of the detected second vehicle and an image width of a lane in which the second vehicle is located; determining a size class of the second vehicle among a plurality of size classes based on the calculated ratio; determining a width of the second vehicle based on the determined size class of the second vehicle; and calculating a distance from the photographing device to the second vehicle based on the determined width of the second vehicle, a focal length of the photographing device, and the image width of the second vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads

10.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR OBTAINING LOCATION INFORMATION OF AT LEAST ONE SUBJECT BY USING PLURALITY OF CAMERAS

      
Application Number 19345179
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-30
First Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Shinhyoung
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

An electronic device mountable in a vehicle, include a plurality of cameras disposed toward different directions of the vehicle, a memory, and a processor. The processor obtains a plurality of frames obtained by the plurality of cameras which are synchronized with each other. The processor identifies, from the plurality of frames, one or more lines included in a road in which the vehicle is disposed. The processor identifies, from the plurality of frames, one or more subjects disposed in a space adjacent to the vehicle. The processor obtains, based on the one or more lines, information for indicating locations in the space of the one or more subjects in the space. The processor stores the obtained information in the memory.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads

11.

DEVICE, METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING INFORMATION FOR COMMUNICATION IN UNLICENCED BAND

      
Application Number 19375692
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-31
First Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kang, Jeoungkyu
  • Kim, Daewon
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

According to various embodiments, a first user equipment (UE) includes a memory; a transceiver to transmit and receive a wireless signal; and a processor connected with the memory and the transceiver, wherein the processor is configured to determine to perform communication through a sidelink on unlicensed band with a second UE while the first UE is in a state which is out of coverage of a base station, based on the determination, identify pre-configuration information stored in the memory, obtain a priority threshold value for the sidelink on the unlicensed band from the pre-configuration information, and determine, based on the priority threshold value, whether to transmit data through the sidelink on the unlicensed band with the second UE.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/56 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on priority criteria
  • H04W 16/14 - Spectrum sharing arrangements

12.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DETECTING REAR SURFACE OF TARGET VEHICLE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19388896
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-13
First Publication Date 2026-04-09
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Shinhyoung

Abstract

An electronic device provided in an autonomous vehicle, the electronic device comprising a camera, a memory storing at least one instruction, and at least one processor operatively coupled with the camera, wherein the at least one processor is configured to, when the at least one instruction is executed obtain a front image in which the autonomous vehicle is driving through the camera, identify a target vehicle in the front image based on the vehicle detection model stored in the memory, generate a bounding box corresponding to the target vehicle in response to an identification of the target vehicle, generate a sliding window having a height equal to the height of the bounding box and having a width half of the width of the bounding box, divide the bounding box into a first area positioned left based on a middle position of the width of the sliding window and a second area positioned right based on the middle position, generate an extended bounding box by extending the first area in a left direction and extending the second area in a right direction, wherein size of the extended bounding box is twice as wide as size of the bounding box, obtain a sum of a pixel difference values between the first area and the second area for each shift by sequentially shifting the sliding window by a predefined pixel interval with respect to all of width of the extended bounding box, and identify a point that corresponds to a minimum value among sum values respectively indicating the sums that are obtained according to the shifting.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]

13.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR USE OF CAMERA IN VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19244300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-20
First Publication Date 2026-04-09
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Choi, Yechan
  • Park, Yosep
  • Shin, Dongwon

Abstract

An electronic device includes memory storing instructions, a camera, and at least one processor, and the instructions cause the electronic device to, while a relative distance between a first vehicle including the electronic device and a second vehicle different from the first vehicle is changed, obtain a plurality of images, obtain a plurality of first values indicating a size of the second vehicle, identify whether a range including second values is maintained until a threshold time elapses, wherein the second values are a portion of the plurality of the first values and are continually obtained, based on the range maintained until the threshold time elapses, determine, using position values of the second vehicle respectively related to the second values, a reference position of the second vehicle separated from the first vehicle by a reference distance, and determine, using the reference position, a direction in which the camera faces.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

14.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM IDENTIFYING DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF EXTERNAL OBJECT

      
Application Number 19317394
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-03
First Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Yosep
  • Jung, Haejun
  • Shin, Dongwon

Abstract

An electronic device includes an image sensor, a CPU, an NPU, and memory including one or more storage media storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the CPU, cause the electronic device to obtain, via the image sensor, an image, execute an object detection model configured to detect an external object from the image, by controlling the NPU, obtain, from the NPU, coordinate values indicating a portion of the image associated with the external object, perform a plurality of calculations defining a direction identification model configured to identify a direction of movement of the external object based on the coordinate values, by controlling processing circuitry of the CPU, and based on a direction of movement of the external object indicated by a result of the plurality of calculations, output a notification with respect to the direction of movement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
  • G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
  • G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

15.

METHOD, APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR MEASURING INTER-VEHICLE DISTANCE BASED ON VEHICLE IMAGE

      
Application Number 19395175
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-20
First Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Shin Hyoung
  • Han, Tae Kyu

Abstract

A method for measuring an inter-vehicle distance includes acquiring driving image photographed by a photographing device of a first vehicle which is being driven; detecting a second vehicle from the acquired driving image; detecting first feature points of a second vehicle region in a first frame corresponding to a frame in which the second frame is detected before a frame in which the second vehicle is not detected among a plurality of frames constituting the driving image, when the second vehicle is not detected from the driving image; detecting second feature points in a second frame corresponding to a current frame by tracking the detected first feature points; calculating a feature point change value between the first feature points and the second feature points; and calculating an inter-vehicle distance from the photographing device of the first vehicle to the second vehicle based on the calculated feature point change value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G06F 18/213 - Feature extraction, e.g. by transforming the feature spaceSummarisationMappings, e.g. subspace methods
  • G06F 18/214 - Generating training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads

16.

DIGITAL REAR MIRROR CONTROL APPARATUS OF A VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18947410
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
First Publication Date 2026-02-26
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Choi, Sung Rak
  • Kim, Tae Jin
  • Lee, Ho Kwan
  • Cho, Hyun Chul

Abstract

Provided is a digital rear mirror control method of a vehicle for improving a driver's visibility by considering the internal or external environment of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
  • G06T 5/40 - Image enhancement or restoration using histogram techniques
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G09G 3/32 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H04N 23/71 - Circuitry for evaluating the brightness variation
  • H04N 23/76 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the image signals

17.

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD THAT CAPTURES THE SURROUNDINGS OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18961985
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-27
First Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Soon Woo
  • Cho, Hyun Chul

Abstract

An image processing device for capturing surroundings of a vehicle includes a camera module that is installed in the vehicle and includes a plurality of cameras equipped with wide-angle lenses, an electronic device that processes an image acquired through the camera module, in which the electronic device includes: a communication circuit, an image input unit that receive captured vehicle surrounding images through the communication circuit, an image conversion unit that correct the vehicle surrounding images received by the image input unit, and a control unit that controls the communication circuit, the image input unit, and the image conversion unit, and the image conversion unit may be controlled through the control unit so that an overview screen in a circularly curved shape captured by the camera module is corrected into a flat image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 3/073 - Transforming surfaces of revolution to planar images, e.g. cylindrical surfaces to planar images
  • B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
  • B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
  • H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

18.

EVENT DETECTION MODULE CONTROL METHOD IN PARKING RECORDING MODE FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION, EVENT DETECTION MODULE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18947426
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
First Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Soon Woo
  • Kim, Kang Sik

Abstract

An event detection module control system in a parking recording mode for reducing power consumption includes a camera including an imaging unit capturing a video, an event detection unit detecting an event, a parking environment analysis unit analyzing a parking environment, and a camera connector interfacing with a main body; and the main body including an image processing unit receiving and processing the video captured by the imaging unit, a power supply unit supplying power for an operation of the event detection module control system, a controller controlling an operation of the power supply unit, and a main body connector interfacing with the camera, wherein, in the parking recording mode, the controller analyzes the video captured by the imaging unit through the parking environment analysis unit and controls power of the imaging unit and the event detection unit to be turned on or off according to a parking environment of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
  • G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
  • G06V 10/12 - Details of acquisition arrangementsConstructional details thereof
  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply

19.

METHOD FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN PARKING RECORDING MODE USING MOTION DETECTION FUNCTION, DRIVING VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18931541
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-30
First Publication Date 2025-12-25
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Soon Woo

Abstract

A driving video recording system includes: a camera that includes a capturing unit capturing a video, an event detection unit detecting an event, and a camera connector for interfacing with a main body; and a main body that includes an image processing unit receiving and processing an image captured by the capturing unit, a power supply unit supplying power for an operation of the driving video recording system, a control unit controlling an operation of the power supply unit, and a main body connector for interfacing with the camera, in which the control unit may control a power supply to the capturing unit among the components of the camera to be turned off, and the power supply to the event detection unit to be turned on, and control the power supply to the image processing unit among the components of the main body to be turned off and the power supply to the power supply unit to be turned on.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply
  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects

20.

Method for reducing current consumption of driving video recording system in parking recording mode, driving video recording system and computer-readable recording medium

      
Application Number 18907651
Grant Number 12684232
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-07
First Publication Date 2025-12-25
Grant Date 2026-07-14
Owner Thinkware Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Soon Woo

Abstract

Disclosed is a driving video recording system. A driving video recording system includes a camera that includes a capturing unit capturing a video, an event detection sensor detecting an event, and a camera connector for interfacing with a main body, and a main body that includes an image processing unit receiving and processing an image captured by the capturing unit, a power supply unit supplying power for an operation of the driving video recording system, a control unit controlling an operation of the power supply unit, and a main body connector for interfacing with the camera. The control unit controls the power supply unit to turn off the power supply to the capturing unit in a parking recording mode and to turn on the power supply to the event detection sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/77 - Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus between a recording apparatus and a television camera
  • H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply
  • H04N 23/667 - Camera operation mode switching, e.g. between still and video, sport and normal or high and low resolution modes

21.

METHOD FOR RECORDING SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE USING A PEDAL BLACK BOX AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD

      
Application Number 18931513
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-30
First Publication Date 2025-12-25
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Soon Woo
  • Kim, Kang Sik

Abstract

Provided is a method for recording sudden unintended acceleration of a vehicle using a pedal black box, in which the box includes a camera unit, a communication unit, a control unit, a storage unit, an input unit, and a sudden unintended acceleration determination unit, the method comprising: acquiring, from the camera unit, filmed video data of a surrounding area of a pedal part of the vehicle; performing, by the control unit, a first mode for storing the video data in at least one of the storage unit or an external storage device disposed independently of the pedal black box; determining, by the sudden unintended acceleration determination unit, whether the vehicle experiences a sudden unintended acceleration event.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01P 15/00 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination
  • H04N 5/77 - Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus between a recording apparatus and a television camera

22.

VEHICLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NOTIFICATION RELATED TO PARKING ENVIRONMENT BASED ON IMAGE READING

      
Application Number 19312860
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-08-28
First Publication Date 2025-12-25
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Hae Jun
  • Oh, Hyeon Seok

Abstract

The disclosure proposes a method and device for providing notification regarding vehicle state based on image processing/reading, in relation to a method for notifying vehicle state based on GPS and acceleration sensors or G sensors, and a device using the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G06T 5/70 - DenoisingSmoothing
  • G06T 7/10 - SegmentationEdge detection
  • G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
  • G06V 10/34 - Smoothing or thinning of the patternMorphological operationsSkeletonisation
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

23.

Video recorder for vehicle

      
Application Number 35518198
Grant Number D1102508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-26
First Publication Date 2025-11-18
Grant Date 2025-11-18
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Jang, Eun Mi

24.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR RESTORING LOW-RESOLUTION IMAGE BY USING IMAGE RESTORATION MODEL FOR EXTRACTING GLOBAL CONTEXT INFORMATION

      
Application Number 19206175
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-13
First Publication Date 2025-11-13
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Dongwoo
  • Oh, Hyunsuk

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device receives a request to restore a second input image with a first resolution representing a specified portion of a first input image to an output image with a second resolution exceeding the first resolution. The electronic device, based on the received request, executes an image restoration model including a first encoder for extracting first feature information from the first input image, a second encoder for extracting second feature information from the second input image, and a decoder for generating the output image with the second resolution based on multi head cross attention between the first feature information and the second feature information. The electronic device provides the output image with the second resolution obtained based on the execution of the image restoration model, as a response to the request.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/60 - Image enhancement or restoration using machine learning, e.g. neural networks
  • G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration using two or more images, e.g. averaging or subtraction
  • G06T 5/73 - DeblurringSharpening
  • G06V 10/32 - Normalisation of the pattern dimensions
  • G06V 10/77 - Processing image or video features in feature spacesArrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using data integration or data reduction, e.g. principal component analysis [PCA] or independent component analysis [ICA] or self-organising maps [SOM]Blind source separation
  • G06V 10/778 - Active pattern-learning, e.g. online learning of image or video features
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images
  • G06V 30/166 - Normalisation of pattern dimensions
  • G06V 30/19 - Recognition using electronic means

25.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR RESTORING LOW-RESOLUTION IMAGE BY USING IMAGE RESTORATION MODEL WITH REDUCED SEMANTIC BIAS

      
Application Number 19206183
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-13
First Publication Date 2025-11-13
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Dongwoo
  • Ko, Sukpil

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device obtains an input image of a first resolution that includes one or more characters. The electronic device, using the input image, performs training of an image restoration model including a sub model trained to output a text probability map representing the one or more characters associated with the input image, an encoder configured to extract feature information from the input image, a fusion layer configured to combine the text probability map and the feature information, and a decoder connected to the fusion layer and for generating an output image with a second resolution higher than the first resolution. The sub model is trained through one or more masked attention scores obtained by applying a specified masking ratio for a different single character selected among the one or more characters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/60 - Image enhancement or restoration using machine learning, e.g. neural networks
  • G06T 3/4046 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting using neural networks
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06V 10/776 - ValidationPerformance evaluation
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images

26.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR NOTIFYING EMERGENCY OF VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19256816
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-01
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Daewon

Abstract

An electronic device comprises a communication circuitry, at least one processor comprising processing circuitry, memory for storing instructions, wherein instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to receive, from a base station, a down link control indicator (DCI) format 0_2; determine whether a state associated with the electronic device is in an emergency state, based on the determination that the state associated with the electronic device is in another state different from the emergency state; transmit, to the base station, a first signal based on resources indicated by another DCI format different from the DCI format 0_2; and based on the determination that the state associated with the electronic device is in the emergency state: generate information associated with the determined state, and transmit, to the base station, a second signal including the information based on resources indicated by the DCI format 0_2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/23 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
  • H04W 72/563 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on priority criteria of the wireless resources

27.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATEDLY MANAGING VEHICLE OPERATION STATE

      
Application Number 19247203
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-24
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dae Won
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Provided are a method and a system for integratedly managing a vehicle operation state. A vehicle integration management method performed by a server implemented by using a computer may include: receiving vehicle operation data related to an operation state of the vehicle from a vehicle terminal mounted or embedded in the vehicle; and providing a service related to the vehicle operation data through a dedicated application on a user terminal used by a user of the vehicle, wherein the providing may provide at least one of an operation report, a parking impact notification, and an accident situation notification based on the vehicle operation data in association with the application.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04M 1/725 - Cordless telephones
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor
  • H04W 80/12 - Application layer protocols, e.g. WAP [Wireless Application Protocol]

28.

SAFETY SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19247703
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-24
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Young
  • Jo, Yong Rae
  • Yoo, Jung Hwa
  • Yoo, Ji Hyun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Disclosed are a safety service system and a method thereof. The safety service system comprises: a collection unit for collecting position information and image information related to a protected person who is registered by a protector; and a service providing unit for providing the position information and the image information to one or both of the protector and a security company upon detection of a signal that the protected person is in danger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

29.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF, AND SERVER AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF IN SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING LOCATION-BASED SERVICE BASED ON OBJECT DETECTED FROM VIDEO

      
Application Number 19245842
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-23
First Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Chan Soo

Abstract

In a system in which a first electronic device, a server, and a second electronic device wirelessly communicate with each other, the first electronic device may detect object information associated with at least one object from a video being captured and may transmit the object information to the server, the server may identify a location of the object based on the object information and may transmit service information associated with the location of the object to the second electronic device, and the second electronic device may provide the service information to a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/32 - Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver
  • G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

30.

Method and system for integratedly managing vehicle operation state

      
Application Number 19029579
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner Thinkware Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dae Won
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Provided are a method and a system for integratedly managing a vehicle operation state. A vehicle integration management method performed by a server implemented by using a computer may include: receiving vehicle operation data related to an operation state of the vehicle from a vehicle terminal mounted or embedded in the vehicle; and providing a service related to the vehicle operation data through a dedicated application on a user terminal used by a user of the vehicle, wherein the providing may provide at least one of an operation report, a parking impact notification, and an accident situation notification based on the vehicle operation data in association with the application.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04M 1/725 - Cordless telephones
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor
  • H04W 80/12 - Application layer protocols, e.g. WAP [Wireless Application Protocol]

31.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL OBJECT OF PLATOONING VEHICLES

      
Application Number 19083458
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-19
First Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Yosep
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

An electronic device for platooning vehicles may obtain a forward video, generate cropped videos by cropping the forward video, transmit the forward video or at least one of the cropped videos to each of other electronic devices, obtain, from an external object included in the forward video or at least one of the cropped videos, first information related to the external object, receive, from the other electronic devices, second information related to the external object that is obtained from the external object included in the forward video or at least one of the cropped videos, and identify the external object, based on the first information and the second information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]

32.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PLATOONING VEHICLES

      
Application Number 19083463
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-19
First Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Yosep

Abstract

An electronic device for platooning of vehicles comprises a camera, memory storing instructions, and a processor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to obtain curvature information of a path to be entered by the vehicles performing the platooning, identify, based on the curvature information, a curved section having a curvature greater than a reference curvature on the path, obtain information on a vehicle including at least one of a weight of a vehicle or a length of a vehicle from each of the vehicles, obtain information on risk of each of the vehicles driving on the curved section using the information on the vehicle obtained from each of the vehicles and the curvature of the curved section, determine, based on the information on the risk, speeds of the vehicles, for driving on the curved section, and transmit the determined speeds to the vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
  • B60W 30/165 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles

33.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING TRAINING DATA

      
Application Number 19084801
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-20
First Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Haejun
  • Shin, Dongwon

Abstract

An electronic device in a vehicle may comprise communication circuitry, a camera, a memory storing instructions, and a processor. The instructions may, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to execute a first model to detect one or more subjects from a first image obtained from the camera and obtain, by executing a second model using feature information obtained from the first model, a second image based on the feature information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

34.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RESTORING IMAGE USING IMAGE RESTORATION MODEL PARTIALLY TRAINED USING BACK PROPAGATION

      
Application Number 19087462
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-22
First Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Dongwoo
  • Ko, Sukpil

Abstract

An electronic device may: obtain, from an image, a sub-model trained to output a text probability map indicating one or more characters associated with the image; obtain, using an input image with a first resolution, an output image with a second resolution larger than the first resolution by executing an image restoration model including an encoder to extract feature information from the input image, a composite module to combine the text probability map of the sub-model for the input image and the feature information, and a decoder connected to the composite module; generate information indicating a result of comparison of a ground truth image corresponding to the input image and the output image; and perform training on the image restoration model by performing back propagation based on the generated information along a first direction, out of the first direction and a second direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/60 - Image enhancement or restoration using machine learning, e.g. neural networks
  • G06N 3/084 - Backpropagation, e.g. using gradient descent
  • G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images

35.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHANGING FORMATION OF PLATOONING VEHICLES

      
Application Number 19077367
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-12
First Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Shin, Dongwon

Abstract

An electronic device for platooning of vehicles may identify first information related to a first formation, obtain second information related to whether at least a portion of a second lane, which is distinct from the first lane, is unoccupied, determine a second formation based on the second information, distinguish the vehicles into a first group of vehicles including a leading vehicle and a second group of vehicles including only following vehicles, based on the second formation, and transmit a signal to the following vehicles included in the second group of vehicles to move the second group of vehicles to the second lane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads

36.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING TRAINING DATA

      
Application Number 19082210
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-18
First Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Yosep
  • Oh, Hyunsuk
  • Jung, Haejun
  • Choi, Yechan
  • Shin, Dongwon

Abstract

An electronic device may obtain first images from a first camera. The electronic device may obtain, through the communication circuitry, second images from a second camera of which a shutter speed is slower than a shutter speed of the first camera. The electronic device may identify a first image and a second image obtained at corresponding times from the first images and the second images. The electronic device may set a first region of interest (ROI) of an object with a specified type in the first image. The electronic device may set a second ROI at the same position as the first ROI in the second image. The electronic device may generate the first image with the first ROI set and the second image with the second ROI set as training data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations

37.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR RESTORING IMAGE BY USING INTRINSIC INFORMATION OF INTERMEDIATE LAYER IN MODEL TRAINED TO OUTPUT EXPLICIT INFORMATION AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19069306
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-04
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Dongwoo
  • Ko, Sukpil

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device receives a request to restore a first image of a first resolution, to an image of a second resolution larger than the first resolution. The electronic device, based on the received request, executes an image restoration model including an encoder to extract feature information from the first image, a sub-model to determine a text probability map with respect to the first image, a fusion layer to combine implicit information of an intermediate layer of the sub-model, which is positioned prior to an output layer trained to output the text probability map, and the feature information, and a decoder to generate an image of the second resolution, which is connected to the fusion layer. The electronic device provides, as a response to the request, a second image of the second resolution that is obtained based on execution of the image restoration model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
  • G06T 5/73 - DeblurringSharpening
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features
  • G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images
  • G06V 30/10 - Character recognition

38.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PLATOONING VEHICLES

      
Application Number 19069762
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-04
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Jung, Haejun

Abstract

A device for platooning of vehicles includes memory storing instructions and a processor, and the instructions, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic device to identify branch points for each of the vehicles on a route of the platooning, identify distances from current positions of the vehicles to the branch points, determine an order of the vehicles in the platoon based on an ascending order of the identified distances, and based on determining that a lead vehicle in a current order of the vehicles in the platoon is different from a lead vehicle in the determined order and/or determining that a tail vehicle in the current order of the vehicles in the platoon is different from a tail vehicle in the determined order, control the vehicles such that the vehicles in the platoon are rearranged according to the determined order.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/69 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles

39.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ESTIMATING LENGTH OF TRAILER USING CAMERA

      
Application Number 19070595
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-05
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Haejun
  • Park, Yosep

Abstract

In an embodiment, an electronic device of a vehicle including a tractor for towing a trailer includes a communication interface, a processor, and the processor is configured to obtain, through the communication interface, an image of a camera viewing toward a rear direction of the tractor from underneath the trailer, wherein the camera is disposed at a rear portion of the tractor, identify, within the image, a first portion covered by the trailer and a second portion not covered by the trailer, and based on a size of the second portion, determine a length of the trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

40.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR GENERATING AERIAL VIEW OF VEHICLE BASED ON LOCATIONS OF CAMERAS

      
Application Number 19073079
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-07
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ko, Sukpil
  • Kim, Taekyun

Abstract

An electronic device of a vehicle. The device obtains first images of cameras. The cameras may be respectively positioned on portions of the vehicle rotatably coupled to each other. The device transmits, to a display connected through the communication interface, a first composite image which is composited to provide an aerial view of the vehicle at a first moment when the first images were obtained. The device, when synthesizing second images obtained from the cameras at a second moment after the first moment, determines, using locations of the cameras at the second moment, whether a second composite image to which the second images are composited includes a blind area. The device, based on determining that the second composite image includes the blind area, transmits, to the display, the second composite image with which a portion of the first composite image corresponding to the blind area is combined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

41.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR RESTORING LOW-RESOLUTION IMAGE BY USING IMAGE RESTORATION MODEL TRAINED BY USING FEATURE INFORMATION OF HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGE AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19069281
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-04
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Dongwoo

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device performs, by using an input image with a first resolution and a ground truth image with a second resolution greater than the first resolution, training of an image restoration model including a sub-model trained to output a text probability map indicating one or more characters associated with the input image, an encoder to extract feature information from the input image, a fusion layer to combine the text probability map and the feature information, and a decoder to generate an output image with the second resolution, that is connected to the fusion layer. The electronic device provides the image restoration model as a portion of a software application to restore an image. The electronic device trains the encoder using feature information generated by a teacher model that is used to train the sub-model based on knowledge distillation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 3/4046 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting using neural networks
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images
  • G06V 30/18 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06V 30/19 - Recognition using electronic means

42.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING EXTERNAL OBJECT

      
Application Number 19074259
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-07
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Yosep

Abstract

An electronic device may, based on detecting an external object included in an image, obtain first information related to the external object using a first model, based on the first information, estimate a first road region related to a road in the image, based on map data, estimate a second road region in the image, compare the first road region and the second road region to extract a partial region related to an undetected external object by the first model, and obtain second information related to the undetected external object in the partial region from the second model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads

43.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA TO PLATOONING VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19074274
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-07
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Haejun
  • Shin, Dongwon

Abstract

An electronic device may obtain an image through a camera. The electronic device may identify, using the image and a neural network model, a first classification result of an object included in the image. The electronic device may transmit, through communication circuitry, to external electronic devices included in vehicles subsequent to a vehicle equipped with the electronic device, a feature map of the neural network model based on the image. The electronic device may obtain, through the communication circuitry, from the external electronic devices, second classification results of the object which are calculated based on the feature map by the external electronic devices. The electronic device may determine, based on the first classification result and the second classification results, whether to drive the vehicle as a preceding vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles

44.

Rear camera for dashcam

      
Application Number 29950680
Grant Number D1091671
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-09-02
Grant Date 2025-09-02
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Hyun Ju

45.

SAFETY SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19028877
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner Thinkware Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Young
  • Jo, Yong Rae
  • Yoo, Jung Hwa
  • Yoo, Ji Hyun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Disclosed are a safety service system and a method thereof. The safety service system comprises: a collection unit for collecting position information and image information related to a protected person who is registered by a protector; and a service providing unit for providing the position information and the image information to one or both of the protector and a security company upon detection of a signal that the protected person is in danger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

46.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SERVICE CONTINUITY IN NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK

      
Application Number 18971599
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Han, Taekyu
  • Lim, Donghee
  • Kim, Daewon

Abstract

In embodiments, a device of a first satellite for providing non-terrestrial network (NTN) access is provided. The device may comprise memory including instructions, at least one processor, and at least one transceiver. The instructions may, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to perform a communication between a first terminal and a second terminal via the first satellite, by transmitting data received from the first terminal to the second terminal or transmitting data received from the second terminal to the first terminal; identify, within a satellite group associated with the first satellite, a second satellite different from the first satellite; and transmit a configuration message including configuration information related to the communication to the second satellite through the at least one transceiver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • H04W 84/06 - Airborne or Satellite Networks

47.

SAFETY SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19029324
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner Thinkware Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Young
  • Jo, Yong Rae
  • Yoo, Jung Hwa
  • Yoo, Ji Hyun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Disclosed are a safety service system and a method thereof. The safety service system comprises: a collection unit for collecting position information and image information related to a protected person who is registered by a protector; and a service providing unit for providing the position information and the image information to one or both of the protector and a security company upon detection of a signal that the protected person is in danger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

48.

SAFETY SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19029341
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner Thinkware Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Young
  • Jo, Yong Rae
  • Yoo, Jung Hwa
  • Yoo, Ji Hyun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Disclosed are a safety service system and a method thereof. The safety service system comprises: a collection unit for collecting position information and image information related to a protected person who is registered by a protector; and a service providing unit for providing the position information and the image information to one or both of the protector and a security company upon detection of a signal that the protected person is in danger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

49.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DETECTING OBJECTS IN VEHICLE INTERIOR AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18978652
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-12
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Yosep
  • Choi, Yechan
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

An operation method of an electronic device for monitoring a driver's state according to one embodiment includes: detecting feature points of a driver's face in a vehicle interior image captured by an interior camera installed in the electronic device; transforming coordinates of the detected feature points into a frontal coordinate system; and determining the driver's state using distances between coordinates of at least two of the transformed feature points, wherein the frontal coordinate system is a coordinate system of an image captured by the interior camera from directly in front of the driver's face.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • G06V 40/18 - Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris

50.

SERVER AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONNECTED SERVICE

      
Application Number 19068180
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-03
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kang, Young Su
  • Kang, Min Suk
  • Jang, Seung Yo

Abstract

A method for providing a connected service of an image capturing apparatus for a vehicle is provided. The method includes connecting the image capturing apparatus for a vehicle to a server for providing a connected service using a wireless communication module; generating event data including event code information and operation mode information of the image capturing apparatus for a vehicle, when an event occurs in the image capturing apparatus for a vehicle; and transmitting the generated event data to the server for providing a connected service through the wireless communication module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/661 - Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
  • H04L 65/1073 - Registration or de-registration
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks

51.

METHOD FOR DETECTING VEHICLE AND DEVICE FOR EXECUTING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19071399
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-05
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Shin Hyoung

Abstract

There is provided a method for detecting a vehicle including receiving continuously captured front images, setting a search area of the vehicle in a target image based on a location of the vehicle or a vehicle area detected from a previous image among the front images, detecting the vehicle in the search area according to a machine learning model, and tracking the vehicle in the target image by using feature points of the vehicle extracted from the previous image according to a vehicle detection result based on the machine learning model. Since the entire image is not used as a vehicle detection area, a processing speed may be increased, and a forward vehicle tracked in an augmented reality navigation may be continuously displayed without interruption, thereby providing a stable service to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
  • G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G06V 10/98 - Detection or correction of errors, e.g. by rescanning the pattern or by human interventionEvaluation of the quality of the acquired patterns

52.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING OBJECT IN VIDEO

      
Application Number 18978491
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-12
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Choi, Yechan
  • Park, Yosep

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device includes at least one camera, a gyro sensor, memory, and at least one processor operably connected with the at least one camera, the gyro sensor, and the memory, and the processor is configured to obtain video information by using the at least one camera, based on obtaining the video information, obtain, first rotation data on the electronic device by using the gyro sensor, and second rotation data by using a designated estimation model, based on the first rotation data and the second rotation data, obtain a rotation value for the video information, and based on the obtained rotation value, identify at least one object regarding the video information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors

53.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING CHARACTER STRING OF LICENSE PLATE OF VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18968316
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-04
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ko, Sukpil
  • Chae, Sanghoon

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device includes at least one camera, communication circuitry, memory, and at least one processor operably connected with the at least one camera, the communication circuitry, and the memory, and the processor is configured to obtain video information through the at least one camera, identify a plurality of images including a designated vehicle based on the video information, identify a designated area corresponding to a license plate of the designated vehicle within the plurality of images, based on the plurality of images, transmit image information on the designated area to a server connected to the electronic device, based on transmitting the image information on the designated area to the server, receive text information on the designated area from the server, and based on the text information, provide a character string represented on the license plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images
  • G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]

54.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POWER SAVING IN NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK

      
Application Number 18971419
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Han, Taekyu
  • Lim, Donghee
  • Kim, Daewon

Abstract

In embodiments, an apparatus of a satellite for providing a non-terrestrial network (NTN) access is provided. The apparatus includes memory storing instructions, at least one processor, and at least one transceiver. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to transmit, to a terminal through the at least one transceiver, a message including information indicating whether transform precoding of downlink transmission is activated, generate downlink signals based on the information, and transmit, to the terminal through the at least one transceiver, the downlink signals. In a case that the information indicates that the transform precoding is activated, the downlink signals are generated through discrete a fourier transform-spreading (DFT-S) orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) scheme, and in a case that the information does not indicate that the transform precoding is activated, the downlink signals are generated through a cyclic prefix (CP)-OFDM scheme.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LINK BETWEEN SATELLITE AND SATELLITE IN NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK

      
Application Number 18971496
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Han, Taekyu
  • Lim, Donghee
  • Kim, Daewon

Abstract

An apparatus of a satellite for providing a non-terrestrial network (NTN) access comprises memory storing instructions, at least one processor, and at least one transceiver. The instructions, causes the apparatus to receive, from a terminal through the at least one transceiver, a request message for a call connection, identify a target satellite corresponding to a target terminal of the request message, determine whether a direct link to the target terminal is available, in a case that the direct link to the terminal is available, transmit, to the target satellite through the at least one transceiver, an indication message for a call connection between the terminal and the target terminal, in a case that the direct link to the terminal is not available, identify a second satellite capable of forming a direct link with the satellite, and transmit, to the second satellite through the at least one transceiver, the indication message.

IPC Classes  ?

56.

SAFETY SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19026090
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-16
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Young
  • Jo, Yong Rae
  • Yoo, Jung Hwa
  • Yoo, Ji Hyun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Disclosed are a safety service system and a method thereof. The safety service system comprises: a collection unit for collecting position information and image information related to a protected person who is registered by a protector; and a service providing unit for providing the position information and the image information to one or both of the protector and a security company upon detection of a signal that the protected person is in danger

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

57.

DIGITAL REAR MIRROR DEVICE WITH IMPROVED USABILITY

      
Application Number 18897550
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Tae Jin
  • Park, Soon Woo
  • Lee, Ho Kwan
  • Cho, Hyun Chul
  • Choi, Sung Rak

Abstract

A digital rear mirror device with improved usability according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include a rear mirror display unit that is installed in an internal space of a vehicle and implements a mirror mode checking a rear space of the vehicle through reflection or refraction of light, and an LCD mode outputting an image or video, a sensor unit that that detects interior and exterior environments of the vehicle, a driving mode switching unit that selectively drives one of the mirror mode and the LCD mode, and a control unit that controls driving of the rear mirror display unit, in which the rear mirror display unit may be controlled to track a user's gaze through the sensor unit so that a direction of a screen faces an area where a user is located.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
  • B60R 1/04 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted inside vehicle
  • B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
  • B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 40/18 - Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris

58.

DIGITAL REAR MIRROR FOR DETECTING BLIND-SPOT VEHICLE OR PARKING AREA BASED ON REAR IMAGE OF VEHICLE AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME

      
Application Number 18945922
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Soon Woo
  • Kim, Kang Sik

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a digital rear mirror device for detecting a blind-spot vehicle or an available parking area based on a rear view video of a vehicle and an operating method of the same. In the present disclosure, the digital rear mirror device is configured to acquire a rear view video of the vehicle, to analyze the rear view video and detect a blind-spot vehicle within an adjacent distance from the vehicle, and to output information for warning a collision with the blind-spot vehicle. Also, in the present disclosure, the digital rear mirror device is configured to acquire the rear view video of the vehicle, and to, in a reserve driving mode of the vehicle, analyze the rear view video and detect at least one available parking area for the vehicle, and to define the available parking area within the rear view video.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
  • B60R 1/04 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted inside vehicle
  • B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
  • B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads

59.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATEDLY MANAGING VEHICLE OPERATION STATE

      
Application Number 19025141
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-16
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dae Won
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Provided are a method and a system for integratedly managing a vehicle operation state. A vehicle integration management method performed by a server implemented by using a computer may include: receiving vehicle operation data related to an operation state of the vehicle from a vehicle terminal mounted or embedded in the vehicle; and providing a service related to the vehicle operation data through a dedicated application on a user terminal used by a user of the vehicle, wherein the providing may provide at least one of an operation report, a parking impact notification, and an accident situation notification based on the vehicle operation data in association with the application.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04M 1/725 - Cordless telephones
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor
  • H04W 80/12 - Application layer protocols, e.g. WAP [Wireless Application Protocol]

60.

SAFETY SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19026107
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-16
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Young
  • Jo, Yong Rae
  • Yoo, Jung Hwa
  • Yoo, Ji Hyun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Disclosed are a safety service system and a method thereof. The safety service system comprises: a collection unit for collecting position information and image information related to a protected person who is registered by a protector; and a service providing unit for providing the position information and the image information to one or both of the protector and a security company upon detection of a signal that the protected person is in dange

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

61.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE OF VEHICLE FOR RECORDING OPERATION INTENSITY OF PEDAL BASED ON IMAGE AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME

      
Application Number 18946020
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Soon Woo
  • Kim, Kang Sik

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device of a vehicle for recording the pedal operation intensity based on a video and an operating method of the same. In the present disclosure, the electronic device is configured to analyze a video for pedal and detect a location of the pedal, to determine the operation intensity of the pedal based on the location, and to store the operation intensity. The electronic device may store a database in which different locations of the pedal and different operation intensities of the pedal are mapped to each other, respectively, and may determine the operation intensity mapped to the location using the database. The camera device may be fixed adjacent to the pedal and may capture a video for the pedal, and may transmit the same to the electronic device. The pedal may include at least one of a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras

62.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING SURROUNDING IMAGES OF VEHICLE IN SPLIT SCREEN AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME

      
Application Number 18946115
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Cho, Hyun Chul
  • Lee, Ho Kwan
  • Choi, Sung Rak

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device for displaying surrounding videos of a vehicle in a split screen and an operating method of the same. In the present disclosure, the electronic device is configured to perform a first mode of displaying surrounding videos of the vehicle in a split screen through a digital rear mirror of the vehicle based on a motion related to stopping of the vehicle, and to perform a preset second mode through the digital rear mirror while driving the vehicle. According to some example embodiments, in the first mode, the electronic device may recognize a predetermined object in at least one of the surrounding videos, and may output information on the object while displaying the split screen through the digital rear mirror.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads

63.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS IN NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK

      
Application Number 18946220
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Han, Taekyu
  • Lim, Donghee
  • Kim, Daewon
  • Kang, Boram
  • Koo, Nahyeon

Abstract

In embodiments, an apparatus of a satellite for providing non-terrestrial network (NTN) access is provided. The apparatus includes at least one processor and at least one transceiver. The at least one processor is configured to transmit, to a terminal on a cell provided by the satellite through the at least one transceiver, a message including information related to a handover. The information related to a handover includes information for a group to which the satellite belongs, information for a target satellite of a target cell of a handover for the terminal, information for a terminal group to which the terminal belongs, information for a condition of a conditional handover of the terminal, and information for at least one of a position, a velocity, or an orbit of the target satellite.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
  • H04W 36/26 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by agreed or negotiated communication parameters
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data

64.

Navigation Device, Navigation System, And Method Of Operating The Same

      
Application Number 19024502
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-16
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Hyungjun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Navigation devices and methods of operation are provided. The navigation device includes a communication unit; a display; an input unit for receiving an input of data; a communication unit; and a controller for controlling operation of the display and the input unit. The controller connects to a data server through the communication unit, requests path setting information to the data server, receives the path setting information from the data server, acquires present position information of the navigation device, acquires a user moving path by reflecting the acquired position information and the received path setting information, and sets the user moving path as a guidance path. In this case, the path setting information is generated in another electronic device or the data server based on user input information input from the another electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

65.

SAFETY SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 19026066
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-16
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Young
  • Jo, Yong Rae
  • Yoo, Jung Hwa
  • Yoo, Ji Hyun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Disclosed are a safety service system and a method thereof. The safety service system comprises: a collection unit for collecting position information and image information related to a protected person who is registered by a protector; and a service providing unit for providing the position information and the image information to one or both of the protector and a security company upon detection of a signal that the protected person is in danger

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

66.

DIGITAL REAR MIRROR DEVICE HAVING ANTI-GLARE FUNCTION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18897424
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ho Kwan
  • Kim, Tae Hyeong
  • Bang, Hyun Jin
  • Cho, Hyun Chul
  • Choi, Sung Rak
  • Go, Mi Ryeong

Abstract

Provided is a digital rear mirror device having an anti-glare function, the device including: a cover lens for transmitting light from the front; a backlight unit for providing light from the rear; a polarizing unit for aligning a light direction; a liquid crystal mirror unit for adjusting and reflecting the light transmission; a thin film transistor (TFT) array for providing an electrical signal required for implementing a display image or video; a drive switching unit for switching between the mirror mode and the LCD mode; and a control unit for adjusting the light transmittance and light reflectivity of the liquid crystal mirror unit by comparing light intensities measured by a plurality of light sensors installed at the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
  • B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
  • B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • G02F 1/1368 - Active matrix addressed cells in which the switching element is a three-electrode device
  • G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals

67.

DIGITAL ROOM MIRROR CONTROL APPARATUS OF A VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18897503
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Cho, Hyun Chul
  • Kim, Tae Jin
  • Park, Soon Woo
  • Bang, Hyun Jin
  • Lee, Jong Hoon
  • Choi, Hae Jong

Abstract

Disclosed are a digital room mirror control apparatus of a vehicle and a control method thereof, which may improve the convenience and safety of a driver by displaying an object on a digital room mirror of the vehicle or controlling the displayed object based on an external environment of the vehicle or a speed of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
  • B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
  • B60R 1/22 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle

68.

DIGITAL REAR MIRROR FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATED TO LANE CHANGE OF VEHICLE AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME

      
Application Number 18934072
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-31
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Soon Woo
  • Cho, Hyun Chul

Abstract

The present disclosure provides digital rear mirror device for providing information related to lane change of vehicle and operating method of the same. In the present disclosure, the digital rear mirror device is mounted on the vehicle and configured to obtain a rear image while the vehicle is traveling, recognize at least one other vehicle in an adjacent lane from the rear image, determine whether the other vehicle is within a reference distance from the vehicle using the rear image, and provide information related to lane change to the adjacent lane while displaying the rear image if the other vehicle is within the reference distance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
  • B60R 1/04 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted inside vehicle
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images

69.

Dashboard camera

      
Application Number 35516050
Grant Number D1070950
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2025-04-15
Grant Date 2025-04-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Yong

70.

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DIGITAL REAR VIEW MONITORING AND IMAGE RECORDING IN VEHICLE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND OPERATING METHODS OF THE SAME

      
Application Number 18906359
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-04
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ho Kwan
  • Bang, Hyun Jin
  • Lee, Jong Hoon
  • Cho, Hyun Chul
  • Choi, Sung Rak
  • Choi, Hae Jong

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a video processing system for providing digital rear view monitoring and digital video recording in a vehicle, and electronic devices and operating methods of the same. In the present disclosure, the video processing system is configured to receive and store a front view video and a rear view video of the vehicle, and to display the rear view video on a digital rear mirror module. According to a first example embodiment, the video processing system may be implemented with a first electronic device configured to display the rear view video on the digital rear mirror module, and a second electronic device configured to store the front view video and the rear view video. According to a second example embodiment, the video processing system may be implemented with a single electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
  • H04N 5/77 - Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus between a recording apparatus and a television camera
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 23/51 - Housings
  • H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

71.

Electronic device, method, and computer readable storage medium for editing video

      
Application Number 18904361
Grant Number 12700430
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-02
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Grant Date 2026-08-04
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Yubeen
  • Kim, Taekyun
  • Lee, Hangeul
  • Kang, Minsuk

Abstract

At least one processor of an electronic device is configured to obtain a video including a vehicle. The processor is configured to display, using a first platform for sharing the video, a first visual object indicating the first platform, and a second visual object corresponding to a second platform distinct from the first platform. The processor is configured to display, based on a first input with respect to the first visual object among the first visual object and the second visual object, a first screen providing a first editing function, on a display. The processor is configured to display, based on a second input with respect to the second visual object among the first visual object and the second visual object, a second screen providing a second editing function for changing at least one of a size or a length of the video, on the display.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06F 3/04845 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images
  • G11B 27/036 - Insert-editing

72.

DIGITAL REAR MIRROR FOR EASY OPERATION BASED ON BUTTON OR SENSOR, AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME

      
Application Number 18906447
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-04
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ho Kwan
  • Bang, Hyun Jin
  • Cho, Hyun Chul
  • Choi, Hae Jong

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a digital rear mirror device for easy operation based on a button or a sensor and an operating method of the same. In the present disclosure, the digital rear mirror device may be configured to, in response to at least one button arranged on at least one edge of a display module, display identification information on an operation function assigned to the button through the display module. Here, the button may include at least one of a physical button and a touch button. In the present disclosure, the digital rear mirror device may be configured to switch the display module based on a signal detected through at least one sensor that is arranged on at least one edge of the display module. Here, the sensor may include at least one of a motion sensor, a proximity sensor, and a touch sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/28 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with an adjustable field of view
  • H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects

73.

DIGITAL REAR MIRROR DEVICE CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING ANGLE OF VIEW WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME

      
Application Number 18897170
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Cho, Hyun Chul
  • Bang, Hyun Jin
  • Choi, Sung Rak

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a digital rear mirror device capable of adjusting an angle of view while driving a vehicle and an operating method of the same. In the present disclosure, the digital rear mirror device is mounted to a vehicle and is configured to acquire driving information of the vehicle while driving the vehicle, to adjust an angle of view for a rear view video of the vehicle based on the driving information, and to display the rear view video according to the angle of view. The driving information may include at least one of speed information indicating a speed of the vehicle, steering information related to steering of the vehicle, and reverse information indicating whether the vehicle is reversing. The digital rear mirror device may expand or reduce the angle of view based on the driving information, or may move the center of the angle of view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/28 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with an adjustable field of view
  • H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects

74.

Electronic device for providing blind spot image through pillar of vehicle and operating method of the same

      
Application Number 18897020
Grant Number 12697926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Grant Date 2026-08-04
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Tae Hyeong

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device for providing a blind spot video through a front pillar of a vehicle and an operating method of the same. In the present disclosure, the electronic device is configured to have pillar display modules provided to front pillars, respectively, to detect at least one of blind spot videos that are obscured by front pillars of a vehicle using at least one external video of the vehicle, and to display at least one of the blind spot videos through at least one of the pillar display modules. In an example embodiment, the electronic device may acquire the external video from a front camera module and side camera modules mounted to the vehicle to provide a surround view video.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
  • B60R 1/23 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

75.

ETCS-supporting integrated digital rear mirror device and operating method thereof

      
Application Number 18898525
Grant Number 12573244
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Grant Date 2026-03-10
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ho Kwan
  • Bang, Hyun Jin
  • Kim, Tae Hyeong
  • Choi, Sung Rak
  • Cho, Hyun Chul

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic toll collection system (ETCS)-supporting integrated digital rear mirror device and an operating method thereof. According to an example embodiment, the digital rear mirror device may include a digital rear mirror module configured to provide a rear view of a vehicle within a single housing and an ETCS module for electronic toll collection for the vehicle. A substrate of the digital rear mirror module and a substrate of the ETCS module may be separately arranged rather than being stacked within the digital rear mirror device. According to another example embodiment, the ETCS module may transmit information received from an external device to the digital rear mirror module, and the digital rear mirror module may display the information while providing the rear view. Here, the information may include at least one of billing information, event information, traffic information, environmental information, and disaster situation information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
  • B60K 35/215 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays characterised by the combination of multiple visual outputs, e.g. combined instruments with analogue meters and additional displays
  • G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
  • G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards

76.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING INTEGRATED MULTI-FUNCTIONS USING SINGLE REAR VIEW IMAGE OF VEHICLE, AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME

      
Application Number 18882780
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-12
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ho Kwan
  • Cho, Hyun Chul

Abstract

Provided are an electronic device for performing an integrated multi-function using a single rear view image of a vehicle and an operating method thereof. Herein, the electronic device is configured to receive a rear view image from a camera device and to process the rear view image to a plurality of target images for a plurality of functions. For a function of a digital image recording system function, the electronic device may store the rear view image as a first target image. For an around view monitoring function, the electronic device may display a portion of the rear view image as a second target image that is a portion of an around view image around the vehicle. For a digital rear view monitoring function, the electronic device may display a portion of the rear view image on a digital rear mirror as a third target image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
  • B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle

77.

SAFETY SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18968446
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-04
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Young
  • Jo, Yong Rae
  • Yoo, Jung Hwa
  • Yoo, Ji Hyun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Disclosed are a safety service system and a method thereof. The safety service system comprises: a collection unit for collecting position information and image information related to a protected person who is registered by a protector, and a service providing unit for providing the position information and the image information to one or both of the protector and a security company upon detection of a signal that the protected person is in danger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

78.

VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT APPARATUS USING WIDGET AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18941847
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • So, Junghan
  • Heo, Wonjun
  • Kim, Daeun
  • Choi, Seokwon
  • Kim, Taekyun
  • Shin, Younjoo

Abstract

Disclosed are a vehicle infotainment apparatus using a widget and a method of operating the same. According to various embodiments, some UIs of functions on execution in a background can be displayed as a background widget within an area that is always accessible in a screen of the infotainment device, thereby enabling to provide its user with simpler manipulation functions and necessary information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
  • B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
  • B60K 35/22 - Display screens
  • B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
  • B60K 35/81 - Arrangements for controlling instruments for controlling displays
  • G06F 3/0486 - Drag-and-drop
  • G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces

79.

DIGITAL REAR MIRROR DEVICE, DIGITAL REAR MIRROR SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME

      
Application Number KR2024010935
Publication Number 2025/028945
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-26
Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Cho, Hyun Chul
  • Bang, Hyun Jin
  • Choi, Sung Rak

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a digital rear mirror device, a digital rear mirror system, and a method for operating same. In the present disclosure, the digital rear mirror system comprises: a camera device mounted on a vehicle and configured to capture a rear image of the vehicle; and a digital rear mirror device configured to display a field-of-view image detected from the rear image. Either the camera device or the digital rear mirror device may detect the field-of-view image from the rear image. Either the camera device or the digital rear mirror device may set a position where the field-of-view image is to be detected in the rear image on the basis of a user input via the digital rear mirror device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
  • G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
  • H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
  • G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
  • B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks

80.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, SERVER, AND CONTROL METHOD AND LOCATION INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD FOR THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18917548
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-16
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner Thinkware Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yu, Hyun Joong
  • Kim, Jun Sik
  • Heo, Won Jun

Abstract

A first electronic device of the present invention comprises at least one communication circuitry, at least one display, at least one memory configured to store instructions, and at least one processor operatively coupled with the at least one communication circuitry and the at least one display. The processor is configured to (1) access to a first server for a navigation service through an application for the navigation service linked with a first account for accessing to a second server, (2) receive a user input through the application, (3) transmit, via the first server to a second electronic device of a second user that is authenticated through the application linked with a second account for accessing to the second server, a message, (4) periodically transmit, via the first server to the second electronic device, information, and (5) display a positional relationship between the two electronic devices over an electronic map.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 51/52 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail for supporting social networking services
  • H04L 51/222 - Monitoring or handling of messages using geographical location information, e.g. messages transmitted or received in proximity of a certain spot or area

81.

Method and System for Providing Route of Unmanned Air Vehicle

      
Application Number 18792081
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-01
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner Thinkware Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ham, Young-Kuk
  • Han, Tae Kyu

Abstract

A method and a system for establishing a route of an unmanned aerial vehicle are provided. The method includes identifying an object from surface scanning data and shaping a space, which facilitates autonomous flight, as a layer, collecting surface image data for a flight path from the shaped layer, and analyzing a change in image resolution according to a distance from the object through the collected surface image data and extracting an altitude value on a flight route.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64U 70/83 - Vertical take-off or landing, e.g. using rockets using parachutes, balloons or the like
  • B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography
  • B64U 101/60 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for transporting passengersUAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for transporting goods other than weapons
  • G01C 5/00 - Measuring heightMeasuring distances transverse to line of sightLevelling between separated pointsSurveyors' levels
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
  • G01S 17/933 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
  • G05D 1/606 - Compensating for or utilising external environmental conditions, e.g. wind or water currents
  • G05D 1/693 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles for avoiding collisions between vehicles
  • G05D 1/81 - Handing over between on-board automatic and on-board manual control
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data

82.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR OBTAINING LABELING INFORMATION FOR TRAINING OF NEURAL NETWORK

      
Application Number 18757925
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-28
First Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Haejun
  • Shin, Dongwon
  • Ko, Sukpil

Abstract

In an electronic device according to an embodiment, the electronic device, is configured to include memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to obtain a first image including a virtual license plate including text objects, using a template indicating a type of license plates. The processor is configured to, based on identifying a real license plate attached to a vehicle from a second image corresponding to the vehicle, obtain position information of the real license plate and color information regarding at least a portion of the real license plate. The processor is configured to, using the color information, change at least one color of pixels included in the first image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images
  • G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations

83.

Navigation Device, Navigation System, And Method Of Operating The Same

      
Application Number 18825226
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-05
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Hyungjun
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

Navigation devices and methods of operation are provided. The navigation device includes a communication unit; a display; an input unit for receiving an input of data; a communication unit; and a controller for controlling operation of the display and the input unit. The controller connects to a data server through the communication unit, requests path setting information to the data server, receives the path setting information from the data server, acquires present position information of the navigation device, acquires a user moving path by reflecting the acquired position information and the received path setting information, and sets the user moving path as a guidance path. In this case, the path setting information is generated in another electronic device or the data server based on user input information input from the another electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

84.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR TRACKING EXTERNAL OBJECT AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18739642
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-11
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Shin, Dongwon
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment may identify a first position associated with an external object in a first image at a first timing among a plurality of images for a video. The processor may identify, based on the first position, a second position associated with the external object, within a second image at a second timing after the first timing from the plurality of images. The processor may obtain, based on the first position and the second position, one or more third positions associated with the external object and corresponding to one or more third images included in a time section between the first timing and the second timing. The processor may store, as labeling information indicating motion of the external object, the first position, the one or more third positions, and the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations

85.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING DISTANCE BETWEEN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND EXTERNAL OBJECT USING NEURAL NETWORK AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18670933
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-22
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Yosep
  • Choi, Yechan

Abstract

A processor of an electronic device according to an embodiment may be configured to: obtain an angle rotated about an optical axis of the camera, through the sensor; identify, in an image obtained through the camera, first coordinates with respect to first vertices of an area in which a visual object corresponding to an external object is included; obtain second coordinates by rotating the first coordinates about a center point of the area, according to the angle; based on a category of the external object, which is identified by a neural network to which the image is inputted, identify third coordinates having a size corresponding to the category, from the second coordinates; and identify a distance between the electronic device and the external object, based on the third coordinates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 10/24 - Aligning, centring, orientation detection or correction of the image
  • G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 20/64 - Three-dimensional objects

86.

MOVING BODY COLLISION AVOIDANCE DEVICE, COLLISION AVOIDANCE METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18786902
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-29
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ko, Suk Pil
  • Kim, Young Yong

Abstract

There is provided a collision avoidance method of a moving body collision avoidance device including acquiring a driving image of the moving body, recognizing an object in the acquired driving image using a neural network model, calculating a relative distance between the moving body and the object based on the recognized object, calculating a required collision time between the object and the moving body based on the calculated relative distance, and controlling an operation of the moving body based on the calculated required collision time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • B60T 7/22 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger initiated by contact of vehicle, e.g. bumper, with an external object, e.g. another vehicle
  • G06T 7/277 - Analysis of motion involving stochastic approaches, e.g. using Kalman filters
  • G06V 10/94 - Hardware or software architectures specially adapted for image or video understanding

87.

Electronic device and method providing 3-dimension image

      
Application Number 18651709
Grant Number 12586492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-01
First Publication Date 2024-11-07
Grant Date 2026-03-24
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Ko, Sukpil

Abstract

An electronic device includes a first light emitting module, a second light emitting module, a screen configured to provide to a user a first image emitted from the first light emitting module and a second image emitted from the second light emitting module, and an eye tracker configured to detect a position of eyes of the user. The first light emitting module and the second light emitting module are configured to adjust a focal length between the eyes of the user and an image identifiable by the user, corresponding to the position of eyes of the user detected by the eye tracker, based on a binocular parallax between a visual object in the first image and a visual object in the second image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09G 3/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G09G 3/3208 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] organic, e.g. using organic light-emitting diodes [OLED]

88.

Image capturing apparatus of vehicle, server, user terminal apparatus and method for providing parking lot guidance service using them

      
Application Number 18765565
Grant Number 12646412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-08
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Grant Date 2026-06-02
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Jae Young
  • Jang, Seung Yo
  • Han, Jae Cheol
  • Han, Tae Kyu

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method for providing a parking lot guidance service of a server. The method includes: receiving parking lot data including information of a parking space in a parking lot from an image capturing apparatus for a vehicle provided in the vehicle; generating a parking lot model representing a real-time parking situation of the parking lot as an image based on the received parking lot data; and providing the parking guidance service to a user terminal apparatus using the generated parking lot model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles

89.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL OBJECT BASED ON INPUTTING PARTIAL AREA OF IMAGE TO NEURAL NETWORK

      
Application Number 18645430
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-25
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Haejun
  • Park, Yosep

Abstract

An electronic device may include a camera and a processor. The processor may be configured to: identify a width of a window to be used to segment the image, based on a field-of-view (FoV) of an image obtained through the camera, identify a height of the window based on a first area including a visual object corresponding to a reference surface, segment the first area to a plurality of partial areas, using the window, based on the width and the height, identify whether an external object is included in the first partial area, from a neural network to which a first partial area among the plurality of partial areas is inputted, and based on a gap identified based on whether the external object is included in the first partial area, obtain a second partial area separated from the first partial area within the image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 10/98 - Detection or correction of errors, e.g. by rescanning the pattern or by human interventionEvaluation of the quality of the acquired patterns
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images

90.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING LOCATION BY CORRECTING GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM BASED LOCATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

      
Application Number 18756450
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-27
First Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kang, Young Su

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a location measurement method using a processor. The location measurement method includes: acquiring a surrounding image photographed by an electronic device; acquiring first location information of the electronic device using a global navigation satellite system; and acquiring second location information obtained by correcting the first location information using the surrounding image photographed by the electronic device, in which a correction value for correction from the first location information to the second location information is calculated by detection of an image including a static object included in the photographed surrounding image from a pre-stored real-world image map.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 19/40 - Correcting position, velocity or attitude
  • G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elementsInteraction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
  • G01S 19/45 - Determining position by combining measurements of signals from the satellite radio beacon positioning system with a supplementary measurement
  • G01S 19/48 - Determining position by combining or switching between position solutions derived from the satellite radio beacon positioning system and position solutions derived from a further system
  • G06F 18/22 - Matching criteria, e.g. proximity measures
  • G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration using two or more images, e.g. averaging or subtraction
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
  • H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

91.

Method, apparatus, electronic device, computer program, and computer readable recording medium for measuring inter-vehicle distance based on vehicle image

      
Application Number 18736739
Grant Number 12504291
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-07
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Grant Date 2025-12-23
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Shin Hyoung
  • Han, Tae Kyu

Abstract

A method for measuring an inter-vehicle distance includes acquiring driving image photographed by a photographing device of a first vehicle which is being driven; detecting a second vehicle from the acquired driving image; detecting first feature points of a second vehicle region in a first frame corresponding to a frame in which the second frame is detected before a frame in which the second vehicle is not detected among a plurality of frames constituting the driving image, when the second vehicle is not detected from the driving image; detecting second feature points in a second frame corresponding to a current frame by tracking the detected first feature points; calculating a feature point change value between the first feature points and the second feature points; and calculating an inter-vehicle distance from the photographing device of the first vehicle to the second vehicle based on the calculated feature point change value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G06F 18/213 - Feature extraction, e.g. by transforming the feature spaceSummarisationMappings, e.g. subspace methods
  • G06F 18/214 - Generating training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads

92.

Apparatus, method, computer program, and computer readable recording medium for route guidance

      
Application Number 18671390
Grant Number 12442651
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-22
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Grant Date 2025-10-14
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ki Wook
  • Byun, Hye Kyung
  • Han, Tae Kyu

Abstract

A method for controlling autonomous lane change of a vehicle is disclosed. The method comprising: receiving a destination from a user; determining a current position of the vehicle; calculating a driving route from the current position to the destination; when an intersection exists within in a predetermined distance on the driving route while performing the route guidance according to the calculated driving route, confirming a ranking of a search link positioned on the calculated driving route among search links exiting from an end node corresponding to the intersection; comparing rotation direction information of the search link corresponding to the confirmed ranking of the search link with moving direction information of a lane of a lane link corresponding to the lane on which the vehicle is currently positioned; and performing lane change guidance of the vehicle according to a comparison result of the rotation direction information and the moving direction information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

93.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18435102
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-07
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Yong
  • Kim, Kihwan

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment comprises a housing including a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and a plurality of side surfaces disposed between the front surface and the rear surface. The electronic device comprises a printed circuit board and a central processing unit disposed on the printed circuit board. The electronic device comprises a duct extending from a first side surface among the plurality of side surfaces, across an internal space of the housing, to a second side surface opposite to the first side surface. The electronic device comprises a heat sink at least partially protruding from an inner surface of the duct, for transmitting heat emitted from the central processing unit to the duct.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details

94.

METHOD, APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR PRODUCING HIGH-DEFINITION MAP

      
Application Number 18644421
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-24
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Ko, Suk Pil

Abstract

There is provided a method for producing a high-definition (HD) map. The method includes detecting an object of a road area from the aerial image, extracting a two-dimensional (2D) coordinate value of the detected object, calculating a three-dimensional (3D) coordinate value corresponding to the 2D coordinate value by projecting the extracted 2D coordinate value onto point cloud data that configures the MMS data, and generating an HD map showing a road area of the aerial image in three dimensions based on the calculated 3D coordinate value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G06V 20/64 - Three-dimensional objects

95.

Wearable head tracker

      
Application Number 35514738
Grant Number D1038124
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-19
First Publication Date 2024-08-06
Grant Date 2024-08-06
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Hyun Ju

96.

User terminal device, server, and method for providing driver's driving information using the same

      
Application Number 18597023
Grant Number 12562015
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Grant Date 2026-02-24
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kang, Min Suk
  • Heo, Won Jun
  • Jang, Seung Yo
  • Shin, Youn Joo
  • Han, Tae Kyu

Abstract

There is provided a method for providing driver's driving information of a user terminal device, including accessing a driving information providing server storing data generated in a driving recording device for a vehicle, receiving driving record data including event record data corresponding to a driving-related event of a driver from the driving information providing server, and displaying a driving-related event occurrence location on a map using the received driving record data. The driving-related event may include at least two or more of a lane departure event, a forward collision possibility event, a rear side collision possibility event, a sudden deceleration event, a sudden acceleration event, a sudden stop event, a sudden start event, and a speeding event.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

97.

Electronic device and operation method thereof, and server and operation method thereof in system for providing location-based service based on object detected from video

      
Application Number 18599424
Grant Number 12368810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-08
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Grant Date 2025-07-22
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Chan Soo

Abstract

In a system in which a first electronic device, a server, and a second electronic device wirelessly communicate with each other, the first electronic device may detect object information associated with at least one object from a video being captured and may transmit the object information to the server, the server may identify a location of the object based on the object information and may transmit service information associated with the location of the object to the second electronic device, and the second electronic device may provide the service information to a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/32 - Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver
  • G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services

98.

Device, method, computer program, and computer readable-recording medium for route guidance

      
Application Number 18590028
Grant Number 12416507
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-28
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Grant Date 2025-09-16
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ki Wook
  • Byun, Hye Kyung
  • Han, Tae Kyu

Abstract

A method for controlling autonomous lane change of a moving body is disclosed. The method includes calculating a driving route from a current location of the moving body to a destination; determining whether an intersection or a forked road exists at a predetermined distance from the current location of the moving body on the calculated driving route; checking, when the intersection or the forked road exists, link information corresponding to a lane in which the moving body is located, and determining a moving direction toward the intersection or the forked road; determining an entry route for entering the intersection or the forked road according to the determined moving direction; and generating a control signal for controlling a moving direction of the moving body according to the determined entry route.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
  • B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

99.

Electronic device and method for notifying emergency of vehicle

      
Application Number 18443654
Grant Number 12382470
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-16
First Publication Date 2024-06-13
Grant Date 2025-08-05
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Daewon

Abstract

An electronic device comprises a communication circuitry, at least one processor comprising processing circuitry, memory for storing instructions, wherein instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to receive, from a base station, a down link control indicator (DCI) format 0_2; determine whether a state associated with the electronic device is in an emergency state, based on the determination that the state associated with the electronic device is in another state different from the emergency state; transmit, to the base station, a first signal based on resources indicated by another DCI format different from the DCI format 0_2; and based on the determination that the state associated with the electronic device is in the emergency state: generate information associated with the determined state, and transmit, to the base station, a second signal including the information based on resources indicated by the DCI format 0_2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/23 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
  • H04W 72/56 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on priority criteria
  • H04W 72/563 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on priority criteria of the wireless resources

100.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING ALARM BY USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH MOTION INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND METHOD TEHREOF

      
Application Number 18532439
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-07
First Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner THINKWARE CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Bang, Hyunjin
  • Lim, Donghee
  • Han, Taekyu

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device may detect states of doors of the vehicle, based on interruption of power received from a battery of a vehicle. The electronic device may, in response to detecting the states corresponding to a closed state, receive sensor data of a plurality of sensors disposed inside the vehicle, through a port. The electronic device may, in response to detecting motion within the vehicle using the sensor data, transmit a signal to provide an alarm associated with the motion, to an external electronic device through a communication circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • H04M 1/72436 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages for text messaging, e.g. short messaging services [SMS] or e-mails
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
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