Hyundai Motor Company patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for Hyundai Motor Company on November 30th, 2023

Ultrasound Generator, Pest Extermination System Using Ultrasound Generator and Method of Controlling Ultrasound Generator (17986447)

Main Inventor

Ki Chang Kim

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an ultrasound generator and a pest extermination and repellent system that uses the ultrasound generator.

- The ultrasound generator includes a driving signal generator that generates a driving signal. - A modulator is used to generate a modulated signal by modulating the amplitude of the driving signal. - The modulated signal is then used to generate a first ultrasonic signal of a first frequency and a second ultrasonic signal of a second frequency. - The output timing of the modulated signal can be adjusted by a controller to output the first and second ultrasonic signals at least once during a unit time period.

Abstract

Disclosed are an ultrasound generator, a pest extermination and repellent system using the ultrasound generator, and a method of controlling the ultrasound generator. The ultrasound generator may include a driving signal generator that generates a driving signal, a modulator that generates a modulated signal by modulating an amplitude of the driving signal, a first ultrasonic vibrator that generates a first ultrasonic signal of a first frequency based on the modulated signal, a second ultrasonic vibrator that generates a second ultrasonic signal of a second frequency based on the modulated signal, and a controller that adjusts an output timing of the modulated signal to output the first ultrasonic signal and the second ultrasonic signal at least once during a unit time period.

ULTRASONIC GENERATOR AND METHOD FOR REPELLING MOSQUITO IN VEHICLE USING THE SAME (17988656)

Main Inventor

Ki Chang Kim

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an ultrasonic generator and method for repelling mosquitoes in a vehicle.

• Ultrasonic generator with a sensor device to detect mosquitoes in a vehicle.
• Ultrasonic vibrator device emits ultrasonic signals to repel mosquitoes.
• Controller manages the ultrasonic vibrator device and controls the opening of a specific window to force the mosquito out.
• Aim is to repel mosquitoes from a vehicle using ultrasonic technology.

Abstract

An ultrasonic generator and a method for repelling a mosquito in a vehicle using the same are provided. The ultrasonic generator may include a sensor device that is configured to sense a mosquito in a vehicle, an ultrasonic vibrator device that may be configured to output an ultrasonic signal for repelling the mosquito, and a controller that controls the ultrasonic vibrator device and controls a first window, chosen among a plurality of windows of the vehicle, to be opened such that the mosquito is repped out of the first window

Walking Assistance System and Method for Controlling the Same (17986657)

Main Inventor

Ji Min Han

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for controlling a walking assistance system, which includes a mobility device and a walking assistance robot.

• The mobility device is controlled by a first driving part, while the walking assistance robot is controlled by a second driving part.
• A controller is used to coordinate the movement of the mobility device and the walking assistance robot.
• The system allows for adjusting the horizontal and vertical locations between the mobility device and the walking assistance robot.
• The total distance between the mobility device and the walking assistance robot can be controlled to a reference distance.

Abstract

A walking assistance system may be controlled by a method for controlling the same. The walking assistance system comprises an mobility device movable by a first driving part, a walking assistance robot, comprising one or more joint parts, and movable by a second driving part, and a controller that is configured to drive one or more of the first driving part or the second driving part so as to control the mobility device and the walking assistance robot to move in coordination with each other. The electric mobility device and the walking assistance robot may be moved to adjust a relative horizontal location between the mobility device and the walking assistance robot and to adjust a relative vertical location between the mobility device and the walking assistance robot, and controlling a total distance between the mobility device and the walking assistance robot to a reference distance.

VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR (18077287)

Main Inventor

Jung Hoon Oh

Brief explanation

- The patent application is about a vehicle system and method for determining the location of a tire pressure sensor.

- The system includes multiple tire pressure sensors that measure the air pressure in the tires of a vehicle with double wheels. - It also includes multiple wheel speed sensors that measure the speed of each wheel of the vehicle. - The system further includes a tire pressure sensor location determining apparatus that uses wheel pulse counter values from the wheel speed sensors to determine the locations of the tire pressure sensors. - This determination is made whenever the tire pressure sensors transmit tire pressure detection signals. - The invention aims to provide an efficient and accurate way to determine the location of tire pressure sensors in a vehicle with double wheels.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle system and a method for determining a location of a tire pressure sensor. An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a vehicle system including: a plurality of tire pressure sensors configured to sense air pressure of a tire of a vehicle including a double wheel; a plurality of wheel speed sensors configured to sense a speed of each wheel of the vehicle; and a tire pressure sensor location determining apparatus configured to determine locations of the tire pressure sensors using wheel pulse counter values inputted from the wheel speed sensors whenever the tire pressure sensors transmit tire pressure detection signals.

APPARATUS OF DECREASING INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE OF ENGINE (17992248)

Main Inventor

Jaeheun KIM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus for reducing the temperature of the intake air in an engine. This is achieved through three cooling circuits: 

• The first cooling circuit consists of a compressor, condenser, first expansion valve, and evaporator. Refrigerant flows through this circuit to cool the intake air.
• The second cooling circuit also includes a compressor, condenser, and a second expansion valve. A chiller is added to this circuit to further cool the refrigerant.
• The third cooling circuit involves an electric water pump, chiller, intercooler, and radiator. Coolant flows through this circuit to cool the engine.

The innovation aims to improve engine performance by reducing the intake air temperature, which can lead to increased power output and fuel efficiency.

Abstract

An apparatus of decreasing intake air temperature of an engine includes: a first cooling circuit including a compressor, a condenser, a first expansion valve, and an evaporator disposed along a first cooling line through which refrigerant flows; a second cooling circuit including the compressor, the condenser, a second expansion valve, and a chiller disposed along a second cooling line through which the refrigerant flows; and a third cooling circuit including an electric water pump, the chiller, an intercooler, and a radiator disposed along a third cooling line through which coolant flows.

MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR HVAC COMPONENT (17960398)

Main Inventor

Yun A Cho

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a mounting system for an HVAC component in a vehicle.

• The system includes a dash panel that separates the front compartment from the passenger compartment.
• The dash panel has an opening and multiple mounting portions around the opening to attach the HVAC component.
• A vertical reinforcing member is located next to the opening and extends along the height of the dash panel.
• The dash panel has a first surface facing the front compartment and a second surface facing the passenger compartment.
• Some of the mounting portions are connected to the vertical reinforcing member.
• The system provides a secure and sturdy mounting solution for the HVAC component in the vehicle.

Abstract

A mounting system for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) component, including a dash panel configured to divide a front compartment from a passenger compartment, and having an opening, a plurality of mounting portions located around the opening, and configured to mount the HVAC component, and a vertical reinforcing member located adjacent to the opening, and extending along the height of the dash panel. The dash panel includes a first surface facing the front compartment and a second surface facing the passenger compartment, and at least some of the plurality of mounting portions are provided to the vertical reinforcing member.

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (18232022)

Main Inventor

Wan Je Cho

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a heat pump system for vehicles that includes a cooling apparatus and an air conditioner device.

• The cooling apparatus consists of a radiator, a water pump, and a coolant line.
• The coolant circulates in the coolant line to cool heating elements present on the line.
• A branched line is connected to a valve on the coolant line, allowing for control of coolant flow.
• The branched line connects to the coolant line between the radiator and the heating element.
• Another end of the branched line connects to the coolant line between the radiator and the water pump.
• The air conditioner device circulates a refrigerant along a refrigerant line to adjust the indoor temperature of the vehicle.

Abstract

A heat pump system for the vehicle includes a cooling apparatus, which includes a radiator and a water pump connected by a coolant line and circulating a coolant in the coolant line to cool at least one heating element provided on the coolant line. The heat pump system further includes a branched line including one end connected to a valve on the coolant line between the radiator and the heating element and the other end connected to the coolant line between the radiator and the water pump. The heat pump system further includes an air conditioner device circulating a refrigerant along the refrigerant line to adjust an indoor temperature of the vehicle.

SPLIT HEATER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME (17972131)

Main Inventor

Jae Sik Choi

Brief explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a split heater apparatus and a method of manufacturing it. The split heater apparatus is designed to divide a heating region into zones and heat each zone individually. It also has components that can be easily assembled, reducing the number of components and assembly processes required.

• Split heater apparatus capable of dividing a heating region into zones
• Each zone can be heated individually
• Components of the split heater apparatus can be easily assembled
• Reduction in the number of components required
• Reduction in the number of assembly processes required

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a split heater apparatus and a method of manufacturing the same, the split heater apparatus being capable of dividing a heating region into zones, heating the zones individually, and having components capable of being simply assembled, such that the number of components and the number of assembly processes are reduced.

ACTIVE PAIRING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WIRELESS LAN-BASED SMART CHARGING OR SMART CHARGING AND DISCHARGING (18032615)

Main Inventor

Jae Yong Seong

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an active pairing method and device for wireless smart charging or smart charging and discharging in electric vehicles.

• The method eliminates the need to restart a V2GTP communication session of an Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC).
• The method involves transmitting an SDP request message from the electric vehicle to a supply equipment communication controller (SECC) Discovery Protocol (SDP) server.
• The SDP request message includes an EVID (Electric Vehicle ID) to identify the electric vehicle.
• The electric vehicle receives an SDP response message from the SDP server, which contains information about a specific SECC that controls the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) where the vehicle is parked or plugged into.
• This active pairing method simplifies the process of connecting the electric vehicle to the appropriate charging equipment.

Abstract

Disclosed are an active earlier pairing method and device for wireless LAN-based smart charging or smart charging and discharging, wherein it is not necessary to restart a V2GTP communication session of an Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC). An active pairing method performed by an electric vehicle (EV) comprises the steps of: transmitting, to a supply equipment communication controller (SECC) Discovery Protocol (SDP) server, an SDP request message including an EVID by which the EV can be identified; and receiving, from the SDP server communicating with SECCs, an SDP response message including information indicating a specific SECC that controls electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in which the EV parks or into which the EV is plugged.

SERVER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (18078361)

Main Inventor

Seungwoo HA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a server that communicates with a vehicle and a charger to optimize the charging and discharging of the vehicle's battery based on its state information and time-dependent electricity rate information. 

• The server determines the required state of charge (SoC) of the vehicle based on its current state information.
• The server controls the charger to maximize expected profit by charging and discharging the vehicle's battery while pursuing the required SoC.
• The server takes into account time-dependent electricity rate information to optimize the charging and discharging process.
• If a discharge priority condition is met, the server updates the time-dependent electricity rate information to further maximize the expected profit.

Abstract

A server according to an embodiment includes a communicator communicating with a vehicle and a charger and a controller determining a required state of charge (SoC) of the vehicle based on state information of the vehicle, controlling a charger to maximize an expected profit via charging and discharging a battery of the vehicle while pursuing the required SoC based on time-dependent electricity rate information. The controller controls, upon a discharge priority condition being satisfied, the charger to maximize the expected profit by updating the time-dependent electricity rate information.

Method for Battery Conditioning of Vehicle (18059694)

Main Inventor

Jin Gyu Lim

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for controlling the thermal management system of a vehicle based on charging scheduling information, battery temperature, and real-time traffic information.

• The method receives information about when the vehicle is scheduled to depart and the destination set by the user.
• It determines if the remaining time to the scheduled departure has reached a certain threshold.
• The method also calculates the required battery conditioning time to reach a target temperature.
• It then estimates the total required time to reach the destination by considering real-time traffic information.
• If the estimated time to reach the destination is less than the required battery conditioning time, the method adjusts the current battery temperature to the target temperature by controlling the thermal management system of the vehicle.

Abstract

In accordance with an embodiment, a method includes: receiving charging scheduling information including a scheduled vehicle departure time and a destination set by a user through an interface unit; determining whether a remaining time to the scheduled vehicle departure time from a current time has reached a set time; determining a required battery conditioning time required until a current battery temperature reaches a preset target temperature; determining a total estimated required time to arrival at the destination from the current time by reflecting real-time traffic information; and performing control of a thermal management system of the vehicle by adjusting the current battery temperature to the target temperature when the determined total estimated required time is less than the determined required battery conditioning time.

VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME (18078201)

Main Inventor

Jeonghun Ham

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for controlling a vehicle using user authentication and voice commands.

• The system uses facial recognition to authenticate the user before allowing access to the vehicle.
• The user can give voice commands to control the vehicle.
• The system performs voice recognition to understand and interpret the received voice commands.
• The vehicle then responds to the voice commands by performing the corresponding control actions.

Abstract

Systems and methods of controlling a vehicle may include performing user authentication through facial recognition of a user who may be in a state of not getting into the vehicle, receiving a voice command generated by an utterance of the user who may be in the state of not getting into the vehicle, performing voice recognition of the received voice command, and performing a vehicle control corresponding to the voice command as the result of the voice recognition.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BRAKING VEHICLE (17849331)

Main Inventor

Jin Yong KIM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for braking a vehicle that involves braking the driving wheel using regenerative or auxiliary braking. If the braking force of the driving wheel is lower than the required braking force, the method also includes braking a non-driving wheel of the vehicle. 

• Method for braking a vehicle using regenerative or auxiliary braking
• Compares required braking force with braking force of the driving wheel
• If braking force of the driving wheel is insufficient, additional braking is applied to a non-driving wheel

Abstract

A method for braking a vehicle includes braking a driving wheel of the vehicle by performing regenerative braking or auxiliary braking; comparing required braking force with braking force of the driving wheel; and additionally braking a non-driving wheel of the vehicle, when the controller concludes that the braking force of the driving wheel is lower than the required braking force.

VEHICLE FOR PERFORMING MINIMAL RISK MANEUVER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME (18034227)

Main Inventor

Jong Sung PARK

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle that can perform a minimal risk maneuver in response to a specific event during driving. 

• The vehicle is capable of driving normally.
• When a specific event occurs, the vehicle initiates a minimal risk maneuver.
• The minimal risk maneuver is designed to eliminate any risk to the vehicle.
• Once the risk is eliminated, the vehicle ends the minimal risk maneuver.
• After the minimal risk maneuver is completed, the vehicle resumes normal driving.

Abstract

Disclosed is a vehicle which supports a minimal risk maneuver. The vehicle performs driving, perform the minimal risk maneuver when a specific event occurs during the driving, eliminates the risk of the vehicle in accordance with the initiation of the minimal risk maneuver, ends the minimal risk maneuver when the risk of the vehicle is eliminated, and performs the driving again after ending the minimal risk maneuver.

SYSTEM FOR ENABLING A VEHICLE TO PERFORM A CIRCUIT MODE (18078549)

Main Inventor

Ho Kyun Chun

Brief explanation

The patent application proposes a system that enables a vehicle to perform a circuit mode.

• The system includes a communication unit in the vehicle to communicate with a vehicle-external device.
• A service providing server in the vehicle-external device provides information related to a circuit.
• A controller in the vehicle recognizes the current position of the vehicle and determines if it has arrived at the circuit based on the received information.
• The controller performs control for a circuit guide function that provides guide information related to the circuit mode and circuit driving.
• An input/output unit outputs and provides the guide information to the driver.

Abstract

Proposed is a system for enabling a vehicle to perform a circuit mode. The system includes a communication unit provided in the vehicle to communicate with a vehicle-external device, a service providing server provided in the vehicle-external device to provide information related to a circuit, a controller which recognizes a current position of the vehicle by receiving a signal related to a vehicle position and which determines whether the vehicle arrives at the circuit based on the current position of the vehicle and the information related to the circuit received from the service providing server via the communication unit, the controller being configured to perform control for a circuit guide function that provides guide information related to the circuit mode and circuit driving when the vehicle enters the circuit mode, and an input/output unit outputting and providing the guide information to a driver by controlling the controller.

VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL APPARATUS AND VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL METHOD (17950904)

Main Inventor

Young Jin Sung

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle driving control apparatus that allows for autonomous driving for a specific duration when the driver activates the accelerator or brake pedal after a first input. 

• Input device receives input from the driver
• Controller enables autonomous driving for a set time if the driver activates the accelerator or brake pedal after the initial input
• Controller determines whether to continue autonomous driving based on a third input from the driver within the specified time

Abstract

A vehicle driving control apparatus includes an input device that receives an input by a driver and a controller that performs control to perform autonomous driving for a predetermined time when there is a second input by the driver to perform the autonomous driving after it is determined that an accelerator pedal or a brake pedal has been pressed based on a first input by the driver. The controller may determine whether to maintain the autonomous driving according to whether there is a third input by the driver within the predetermined time.

VEHICLE SIDE BODY STRUCTURE (17950889)

Main Inventor

Ji Won Chang

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle side body structure that includes a side sill and a separate sill parting member.

• The side sill is located along the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.
• The sill parting member is connected to the upper portion of the side sill.
• The sill parting member has a protrusion portion that extends upward from the upper surface of the side sill.
• The protrusion portion also extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.
• The purpose of this structure is not explicitly mentioned in the abstract.

Abstract

A vehicle side body structure including: i) a side sill disposed along a front-rear direction of a vehicle body; and ii) a separate sill parting member coupled to a upper portion of the side sill. The sill parting member may include a protrusion portion extending upward from an upper surface of the side sill and along the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.

Front Pillar Structure of Vehicle (17963793)

Main Inventor

Yoonkyoung Han

Brief explanation

- The abstract describes an embodiment of a front pillar structure for a vehicle.

- The structure is designed to mount a flexible component part with a preset length. - It includes a side outer reinforce assembly, which provides reinforcement to the structure. - A guide pipe is fixed to the side outer reinforce assembly, with open ends that allow the flexible component part to enter and be drawn out. - A side inner panel assembly is coupled to the side outer reinforce assembly, positioned between the guide pipe. - The side inner panel assembly includes an entering hole and a draw out hole, which are connected to the open ends of the guide pipe. - The purpose of this structure is to provide a secure and efficient way to mount and manage a flexible component part in a vehicle.

Abstract

An embodiment front pillar structure of a vehicle configured to mount a flexible component part having a preset length includes a side outer reinforce assembly, a guide pipe fixed to the side outer reinforce assembly, the guide pipe having open ends such that the flexible component part may enter in and be drawn out from the guide pipe, and a side inner panel assembly coupled to the side outer reinforce assembly interposing the guide pipe, the side inner panel assembly including an entering hole and a draw out hole that are connected to the open ends of the guide pipe, respectively.

Front Pillar Structure (17991194)

Main Inventor

Yoonkyoung Han

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an embodiment front pillar structure for a vehicle.

• The front pillar structure includes a side outer reinforcement assembly.
• A first reinforcement member is coupled to the front portion of the side outer reinforcement assembly to create a first guide passage.
• The first guide passage is used to introduce a flexible part with a predetermined length that is mounted to the front pillar structure.
• A second reinforcement member is coupled to the rear portion of the side outer reinforcement assembly to create a second guide passage.
• The second guide passage is used to draw the flexible part through.
• A side inner panel assembly is coupled to the side outer reinforcement assembly.
• The side inner panel assembly includes an introduction hole connected to the first guide passage and a draw hole connected to the second guide passage.

Abstract

An embodiment front pillar structure includes a side outer reinforcement assembly, a first reinforcement member coupled to a front portion of the side outer reinforcement assembly to define a first guide passage through which a flexible part having a predetermined length and mounted to the front pillar structure is introduced, a second reinforcement member coupled to a rear portion of the side outer reinforcement assembly to define a second guide passage through which the flexible part is drawn, and a side inner panel assembly coupled to the side outer reinforcement assembly, the side inner panel assembly including an introduction hole connected to the first guide passage and a draw hole connected to the second guide passage.

Vehicle Roof Structure (17992581)

Main Inventor

Chulhee Heo

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle roof structure that includes front and rear roof rails, side structures, and a center roof rail assembly.

• The front and rear roof rails are connected to the front and rear portions of the side structures.
• The side structures are located on opposite sides of the vehicle body.
• The center roof rail assembly is positioned between the front and rear roof rails and is also connected to the side structures.
• The front roof panel is made of a first plastic composite material and is connected to the front roof rail, center roof rail assembly, and front portions of the side structures.
• The rear roof panel is made of a second plastic composite material and is connected to the rear roof rail, center roof rail assembly, and rear portions of the side structures.
• The center roof panel is made of steel material and is connected to the center roof rail assembly and center portions of the side structures.

Abstract

An embodiment vehicle roof structure includes a front roof rail and a rear roof rail coupled to front and rear portions of side structures, respectively, the side structures being disposed along opposite sides of a vehicle body in a vehicle width direction, a center roof rail assembly disposed between the front roof rail and the rear roof rail and coupled to the side structures, a front roof panel including a first plastic composite material and coupled to the front roof rail, the center roof rail assembly, and the front portions of the side structures, a rear roof panel including a second plastic composite material and coupled to the rear roof rail, the center roof rail assembly, and the rear portions of the side structures, and a center roof panel including a steel material and coupled to the center roof rail assembly and center portions of the side structures.

Vehicle Body Joint Structure (17964359)

Main Inventor

Won Ki Song

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a joint structure for a vehicle body that includes a mount bracket and a supporting unit.

- The mount bracket is attached to a side member of the underbody of the vehicle body. - The supporting unit is coupled to the mount bracket and to a lower part of a pillar of the upper body of the vehicle body. - The vehicle body includes an underbody and an upper body that are coupled together. - The upper body has pillars that extend vertically. - The upper body also includes a floor panel that is coupled to the pillars. - The mount bracket is attached to a side member of the underbody. - The supporting unit is coupled to the mount bracket and to a lower part of one of the pillars. - The joint structure provides support and stability to the vehicle body.

Abstract

An embodiment joint structure of a vehicle body includes a mount bracket attached to a side member of an underbody of the vehicle body and a supporting unit coupled to the mount bracket and to a lower part of a pillar of an upper body of the vehicle body. An embodiment vehicle includes a vehicle body including an underbody and an upper body coupled to the underbody, wherein the upper body includes a plurality of pillars extending in a vertical direction of the vehicle, a floor panel coupled to the plurality of pillars, a mount bracket attached to a side member of the underbody, and a supporting unit coupled to the mount bracket and to a lower part of a pillar of the plurality of pillars.

CATALYST FOR SYNTHESIZING DIMETHYLETHER OR METHYLACETATE FROM SYNTHETIC GAS, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING DIMETHYLETHER OR METHYLACETATE USING THE SAME (18233457)

Main Inventor

Chae Hwan Hong

Brief explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for preparing a catalyst used in the synthesis of dimethyl ether or methylacetate from synthetic gas. The method involves creating a nanosheet ferrierite zeolite (FER) and combining it with a precursor of a Cu-Zn-Al-based oxide (CZA) to form a hybrid CZA/FER catalyst.

• The patent application describes a method for creating a catalyst used in the production of dimethyl ether or methylacetate from synthetic gas.
• The method involves preparing a nanosheet ferrierite zeolite (FER) and combining it with a precursor of a Cu-Zn-Al-based oxide (CZA).
• The resulting catalyst is a hybrid CZA/FER catalyst.
• The catalyst is used in the synthesis of dimethyl ether or methylacetate from synthetic gas.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a catalyst for synthesizing dimethyl ether or methylacetate from synthetic gas that includes preparing a nanosheet ferrierite zeolite (FER), and co-precipitating the nanosheet ferrierite zeolite and a precursor of a Cu—Zn—Al-based oxide (CZA) to obtain a hybrid CZA/FER catalyst.

PAINT COMPOSITION CONTAINING BIO-RESIN WITH IMPROVED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE (18135867)

Main Inventor

Ji Won Lee

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a paint composition that contains a bio-resin, which is environmentally friendly and has improved chemical resistance.

- The bio-resin can enhance the physical properties of the coating film, including adhesion, resistance to sun cream, chemical agents, and fragrances. - The paint composition includes both the bio-resin and an acrylic resin. - The bio-resin used in the composition has a biocarbon content of 90 wt % or more, as measured by ASTM D6866. - The innovation lies in the use of the bio-resin to improve the performance and eco-friendliness of the paint composition.

Abstract

A paint composition contains bio-resin, which is eco-friendly and has improved chemical resistance that can impart excellent coating film physical properties, such as, adhesion, sun-cream resistance, chemical agent resistance, and fragrance resistance, by applying a bio-resin to the paint. The paint composition includes a bio-resin and an acrylic resin, and the bio-resin has a biocarbon content of 90 wt % or more as measured by ASTM D6866.

ROLL-ROD FOR VEHICLE (17983205)

Main Inventor

Jin Uk YE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a roll-rod for a vehicle that reduces vibration transmitted from the outside.

• The roll-rod includes a front insulator connected to a powertrain apparatus to reduce vibration.
• A first rear insulator is attached to a rod bar extending from the rod bracket to further reduce vibration.
• A case bracket is connected to a subframe and is located on the rod bar.
• A second rear insulator is positioned facing the first rear insulator with the case bracket in between to reduce vibration.
• A coupling member is inserted into the rod bar and passes through both rear insulators, allowing for selective adjustment of compression amounts depending on the coupling positions.

Abstract

A roll-rod for a vehicle includes a rod bracket including mounted therein a front insulator to be connected to a powertrain apparatus, a first rear insulator disposed on a rod bar extending from the rod bracket and configured to reduce vibration transmitted from the outside thereof, a case bracket disposed on the rod bar and connected to a subframe, a second rear insulator disposed to face the first rear insulator with the case bracket as a boundary therebetween and configured to reduce vibration transmitted from the outside thereof, and a coupling member inserted into the rod bar and passing through the first rear insulator and the second rear insulator to be coupled thereto but configured to selectively change the compression amounts of the first rear insulator and the second rear insulator depending on coupling positions of the coupling member.

Vehicle and Method of Controlling Vehicle (18065063)

Main Inventor

Woo Sung Kim

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an embodiment vehicle that has a communicator, sensor, user interface device, and controller.

• The vehicle's communicator can communicate with a server.
• The sensor is used to gather information about the vehicle's surroundings.
• The user interface device allows the user to input destination information.
• The controller is responsible for generating routes based on the destination information received.
• The controller can generate a first route that does not include an exclusive lane from the vehicle's current position to the destination.
• However, if certain conditions are met (maximum occupancy of the vehicle and number of occupants), the controller can generate a second route that includes the exclusive lane.
• The purpose of this innovation is to provide the vehicle with the ability to dynamically choose the most efficient route based on occupancy and traffic conditions.

Abstract

An embodiment vehicle includes a communicator configured to communicate with a server, a sensor, a user interface device, and a controller configured to generate a plurality of routes based on destination information received through the user interface device, wherein the controller is configured to generate a first route not including an exclusive lane from a position of the vehicle to a destination, and in response to information on a maximum occupancy of the vehicle satisfying a first preset condition and information on a number of occupants in the vehicle acquired by the sensor satisfying a second preset condition, generate a second route including the exclusive lane from the position of the vehicle to the destination.

METHOD FOR ANALYZING SHAPE OF OBJECT AND DEVICE FOR TRACKING OBJECT WITH LIDAR (17900198)

Main Inventor

Mi Rim Noh

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes a method and device for analyzing the shape of an object using LiDAR technology. LiDAR is a remote sensing method that uses laser light to measure distances and create detailed 3D maps of objects and environments.

• LiDAR points are obtained from multiple layers of the object using LiDAR technology.
• A shape flag is determined for each layer based on the LiDAR points present on it, using predetermined shape types.
• A confidence score is calculated for each shape flag, based on the LiDAR points used in its determination.
• The shape flag of the object is determined by considering the shape flags and confidence scores from all the layers.

This method allows for accurate analysis and tracking of an object's shape using LiDAR technology.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method of analyzing a shape of an object and a device for tracking an object with LiDAR. A method for analyzing a shape of an object by use of LiDAR, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises obtaining a plurality of layers of LiDAR points for the object by use of the LiDAR, determining a shape flag for each of the layers by use of at least a part of LiDAR points thereon according to a plurality of predetermined shape types, calculating a confidence score for the shape flag determined for each of the layers by use of the at least part of LiDAR points; and determining a shape flag of the object by use of the shape flags determined for the plurality of layers and the confidence scores.

METHOD FOR ANALYZING SHAPE OF OBJECT BY USE OF LIDAR THROUGH ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS OF WHOLE LAYER DATA AND DEVICE FOR TRACKING OBJECT ACCORDING TO THE SAME (17984876)

Main Inventor

Mi Rim Noh

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes a method and device for analyzing the shape of an object using LiDAR technology. 

• LiDAR points are obtained in multiple layers, spaced apart vertically, by a LiDAR sensor.
• The LiDAR points of each layer are projected onto a whole layer to obtain a complete set of LiDAR points for the object.
• Shape flags are determined for each layer and the whole layer by analyzing the LiDAR points using predetermined shape types.
• The shape flag of the object is determined based on the analysis of the LiDAR points.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method of analyzing a shape of an object by use of LiDAR and a device for tracking an object according to the same. A method for analyzing a shape of an object by use of LiDAR, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises obtaining first to M(M is an integer of 2 or greater) layers of LiDAR points spaced apart in a vertical direction with respect to an object by the LiDAR sensor, obtaining LiDAR points of a whole layer by projecting whole LiDAR points for the object or LiDAR points of the first to Mlayers onto the whole layer, and determining shape flags for the first to Mlayers and the whole layer, respectively, each by use of at least a part of corresponding LiDAR points of each layer according to a plurality of predetermined shape types, and determining a shape flag of the object.

VEHICLE MATCHING METHOD AND VEHICLE MATCHING SERVICE PROVIDING SERVER (17975126)

Main Inventor

Jeewook Huh

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for matching a user with an optimal vehicle based on their preferences and budget. 

• The method involves receiving responses to a user question and a user propensity test from a user terminal.
• The user propensity is determined based on the responses provided by the user.
• A plurality of vehicle propensities representing vehicle-specific characteristics are calculated.
• Option groups are set for each vehicle based on trim and option specifications.
• One option group is matched to the user based on their propensity.
• The degree of matching between the user propensity and the vehicle propensity of target vehicles within the user's budget range is determined.
• At least one optimal vehicle is determined based on the degree of matching with the target vehicles.

Abstract

A vehicle matching method performed by a service providing server includes: receiving responses to a user question and a user propensity test from a user terminal and determining a user propensity based on the responses; calculating a plurality of vehicle propensities representing vehicle-specific characteristics; setting a plurality of option groups for each of the plurality of vehicles according to trim and option specifications of each vehicle; matching one option group among the plurality of option groups to the user based on the user propensity; determining a degree of matching between a vehicle propensity of each of a plurality of target vehicles belonging to a vehicle purchase budget range among the plurality of vehicles corresponding to the one option group and the user propensity; and determining at least one optimal vehicle among the plurality of target vehicles based on the degree of matching with the plurality of target vehicles.

Vehicle Recommendation Method and Server for Providing Vehicle Recommendation Service (17977491)

Main Inventor

Jeewook Huh

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for determining user propensities and calculating vehicle propensities to help users find an optimal vehicle within their budget range.

• The method involves providing a question and a user propensity test to gather information from the user.
• Based on the user's responses, a user propensity is determined, which represents the user's preferences and characteristics.
• Vehicle propensities are calculated by extracting platform and fuel type information from vehicle data.
• Platform scores and energy source scores are summed to determine the weight on different vehicle propensity elements.
• Target vehicles within the user's budget range are identified.
• The optimal vehicle is determined by comparing the user propensity with the matching degrees of the target vehicles.

Abstract

An embodiment method includes providing a question for a user and a user propensity test, receiving responses to the question for the user and the user propensity test and determining a user propensity based on the responses, and calculating vehicle propensities for indicating vehicle characteristics on vehicles. Calculating the vehicle propensities includes extracting a platform applying time of each of the vehicles and a used fuel type from vehicle data and determining a weight on one of a plurality of vehicle propensity elements by summing platform scores according to the platform applying time and energy source scores according to the used fuel type. The method further includes determining target vehicles belonging to a budget range from among the vehicles and determining an optimal vehicle from among the target vehicles based on matching degrees of the user propensity and the respective target vehicles.

VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION METHOD (17977581)

Main Inventor

Jeewook Huh

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle recommendation system that helps users find the most suitable vehicle based on their preferences and the characteristics of different vehicles.

• The system uses an optimum tendency matcher to determine the best vehicle type for a user based on their preferences and the tendencies of each vehicle.
• It includes an option group classifier that groups various option specifications for each vehicle type into different option groups.
• The system then uses an option group matcher to match the user's preferences with the option group corresponding to the optimal vehicle type.
• The goal is to provide users with a simplified and efficient way to find the most suitable vehicle based on their preferences and the available options.

Abstract

A vehicle recommendation system includes: an optimum tendency matcher configured to determine an optimal vehicle type suitable for a user tendency among a plurality of vehicles based on the user tendency and a vehicle tendency of each of the plurality of vehicles; an option group classifier configured to generate a plurality of option groups by grouping predetermined option specifications, for each of a plurality of vehicle types, among a plurality of specifications of the vehicle type; and an option group matcher configured to determine an optimal vehicle by matching an option group corresponding to the user tendency among the plurality of option groups of the optimal vehicle type based on the user tendency.

VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION METHOD (17993069)

Main Inventor

Jeewook Huh

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle recommendation system that helps users find the most suitable vehicle based on their preferences and tendencies.

• The system includes a user tendency determinator that assesses a user's preferences through a user tendency test.
• A vehicle tendency determination device analyzes various tendencies of different vehicles.
• An optimal tendency matcher generates a tendency matching index, indicating how well a user's preferences align with the tendencies of each vehicle.
• The system aims to provide personalized vehicle recommendations based on the degree of matching between the user's tendencies and the vehicle's tendencies.

Abstract

A vehicle recommendation system includes: a user tendency determinator configured to determine a user tendency based on a response to a user tendency test received from a user terminal, a vehicle tendency determination device configured to determine a plurality of vehicle tendencies for each of a plurality of vehicles, and an optimal tendency matcher configure to generate a tendency matching index indicating a degree of matching between the user tendency and the vehicle tendency for each of the plurality of vehicles.

VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (18081066)

Main Inventor

Jaeyoon KO

Brief explanation

The patent application is for a vehicle and control method that includes a sensor to gather information about the vehicle's state, a telematics terminal to communicate with a server, and a controller with a processor to process the state information. 

• The controller can determine when the driver is getting out of the vehicle by analyzing the state information.
• It can also determine the use state of the vehicle's battery based on the driver's getting-off state.
• Based on the battery's use state, the controller generates a control signal to send a warning message to the driver's terminal.

Abstract

In a vehicle and control method thereof, the vehicle includes a sensor acquiring state information of the vehicle, a telematics terminal communicating with a server, and a controller including a processor processing the state information, wherein the controller may identify driver's getting-off state of the vehicle based on processing the state information, determine use state of a battery of the vehicle in response to identifying the driver's getting-off state, and generate a control signal to transmit a warning message to a driver terminal based on the use state of the battery.

Dialogue System and Method for Controlling the Same (18186665)

Main Inventor

Seong Soo Yae

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an embodiment dialogue system that can understand and respond to user speech.

• The system includes a database, a speech recognition device, a natural language understanding device, and a controller.
• The speech recognition device converts user speech into text.
• The natural language understanding device determines the main domain and task based on the text.
• The controller determines a sub-domain associated with the main domain using the database.
• The controller generates an additional query instruction related to the sub-domain.
• The speech recognition device receives the additional query instruction and converts it into additional text.

Abstract

An embodiment dialogue system includes a database, a speech recognition device configured to convert a user's speech into text, a natural language understanding device configured to determine a main domain and task corresponding to the user's speech based on the text, and a controller configured to determine a sub-domain associated with the main domain based on the database and to generate an additional query instruction related to the sub-domain, wherein the speech recognition device is further configured to receive the additional query instruction and to convert the additional query instruction into additional text.

VALVE OPENING/CLOSING DETECTION DEVICE FOR FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR (17952666)

Main Inventor

Gyu Young Kim

Brief explanation

- The present disclosure is about a valve opening/closing detection device for a fuel cell system and a method for detecting the opening and closing of a valve without the need for a separate sensor.

- The device detects the current supplied to the valve and determines the differential value of the current. - The opening and closing of the valve are detected based on the fluctuation range of the differential value. - The device accurately detects the opening and closing time points of the valve, improving the efficiency and performance of the fuel cell system. - The device includes a current sensor to measure the current applied to the valve and a controller to determine the differential value and detect the valve opening and closing based on the fluctuation range.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a valve opening/closing detection device for a fuel cell system and a method therefor and provides a valve opening/closing detection device for a fuel cell system, which detects a current (current waveform) supplied to a valve of the fuel cell system, determines a differential value of the current, detects opening/closing of the valve on the basis of a fluctuation range of the differential value, and thus may accurately detect an opening time point and a closing time point of the valve without a separate sensor, and a method therefor. To this end, the present disclosure may include a current sensor that measures a current applied to a valve, and a controller that determines a differential value of the current and detects opening/closing of the valve on the basis of a fluctuation range of the differential value.

SHEET-SHAPED ANODE FED-TYPE METAL-CARBON DIOXIDE BATTERY AND HYDROGEN GENERATION AND CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME (18086363)

Main Inventor

Yun Su Lee

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a metal-carbon dioxide battery and a system for generating hydrogen and storing carbon dioxide.

• The metal-carbon dioxide battery consists of two plates, a separator, a spacer, anode sheets, a pressing unit, and a cathode.
• The first plate and second plate are separated by a distance in the X-axis direction.
• A separator is placed between the first and second plates.
• A frame-shaped spacer is positioned between the first plate and the separator, creating a space.
• Anode sheets are located in the space between the first plate and the separator.
• A pressing unit is present in the space, pressing the anode sheets towards the separator.
• A cathode is situated between the second plate and the separator.

Abstract

A metal-carbon dioxide battery and a hydrogen generation and carbon dioxide storage system including the same are disclosed. The metal-carbon dioxide battery includes: a first plate with a designated area; a second plate with a designated area and spaced apart from the first plate by a distance in an X-axis direction; a separator between the first and second plates; a frame-shaped spacer disposed between the first plate and the separator with a space between the first plate and the separator; a plurality of anode sheets in the space; a pressing unit in the space between the first plate and the anode sheets and biasing the anode sheets toward the separator; and a cathode between the second plate and the separator.

SENSORLESS INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (17972726)

Main Inventor

Min Su KANG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a sensorless induction motor system and a control method for the motor.

• The system includes a motor with a stator and a rotor, and a controller to control the motor's operation.
• The stator has windings forming multiple phases, and the rotor has a permanent magnet.
• The controller controls the voltage applied to each phase of the stator to operate the motor.
• The controller also predicts the time required for the rotor to stop when the motor is commanded to stop.
• After the predicted stop waiting time, the controller applies a pulse voltage to each phase of the stator multiple times.
• The controller determines that the rotor has stopped when the minimum deviation value of an induced current is equal to or greater than a reference value.

Abstract

A sensorless induction motor system and a control method thereof includes a motor including a stator including windings forming a plurality of phases and a rotor including a permanent magnet, and a controller configured to control operation of the motor by controlling a voltage applied to each phase of the stator, to set a stop waiting time predicted to be necessary for the rotor to stop when the motor is controlled to stop, to apply a pulse voltage to each phase of the stator a plurality of times after the stop waiting time, and to conclude that the rotor has stopped when a minimum deviation value of an induced current is equal to or greater than a reference value.

COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME (17984809)

Main Inventor

Kang Woon Seo

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a communication network system and a method of operating it.

• The system includes a controller area network (CAN) controller that generates a CAN message.
• A gateway receives the CAN message and generates a conversion message for Ethernet communication.
• The conversion message is based on predetermined conversion determination data included in the CAN message.
• An Ethernet controller receives the conversion message.
• The system enables communication between CAN and Ethernet networks.

Abstract

A communication network system and a method of operating the same are disclosed. The communication network system includes a controller area network (CAN) controller that generates a CAN message, a gateway that receives the CAN message and generates a conversion message for Ethernet communication based on that preset conversion determination data is included in the CAN message, and an Ethernet controller that receives the conversion message.

METHOD FOR GENERATING PREDICTION BLOCK BY USING WEIGHTED-SUM OF INTRA PREDICTION SIGNAL AND INTER PREDICTION SIGNAL, AND DEVICE USING SAME (18233228)

Main Inventor

Myung Oh Hong

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and device for generating a prediction block in video encoding.

• The method involves using a weighted-sum of an intra-prediction signal and an inter-prediction signal.
• The current block of video data is split into two or more subblocks.
• Each subblock is assigned a weight set, which includes a first weight for the intra-prediction signal and a second weight for the inter-prediction signal.
• The weight sets for the subblocks can be different.
• The prediction block of the current block is determined based on a weighted-sum of the intra-prediction signal and the inter-prediction signal.
• The specific weighted-sum used depends on the weight set assigned to each subblock.

Abstract

A method of generating a prediction block and a device using same use a weighted-sum of an intra-prediction signal and an inter-prediction signal. The method includes: determining that a current block of the video data is to be encoded in a weighted-sum prediction mode; splitting the current block into two or more subblocks; determining, for each of the subblocks, a weight set including a first weight for an intra-prediction signal of the current block and a second weight for an inter-prediction signal of the current block, the subblocks having different weight sets; and determining a prediction block of the current block based on a weighted-sum of the intra-prediction signal and the inter-prediction signal, the weighted-sum being dependent on the weight set that is determined for each of the subblocks.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO CODING USING INTRA PREDICTION BASED ON SUBBLOCK PARTITIONING (18234209)

Main Inventor

Joo Hyung Byeon

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a video coding method and device that use subblock partition-based intra prediction.

• The method and device perform intra prediction of subblocks by eliminating unnecessary parsing of the intra-prediction mode.
• The method and device also revise the prediction mode or reconstruction order when intra-predicting subblocks divided from the current block.
• This approach simplifies the video coding process and improves efficiency.

Abstract

A video coding method and a device using subblock partition-based intra prediction are disclosed. The video coding method and device perform intra prediction of the subblocks by eliminating unnecessary parsing of the intra-prediction mode or revising the prediction mode or reconstruction order when intra-predicting subblocks divided from the current block.

DRX-BASED COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR POWER SAVING IN SIDELINK COMMUNICATION (18223744)

Main Inventor

Ui Hyun Hong

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for power saving in sidelink communication using a DRX-based communication method.

• The method involves transmitting information about PSFCH intervals to a terminal.
• The base station then determines an SL DRX cycle based on the PSFCH intervals.
• The information about the SL DRX cycle is transmitted to the terminal.
• The SL DRX cycle is determined in a way that ensures a PSFCH is located within the on-duration of the SL DRX cycle.

Abstract

A DRX-based communication method for power saving in sidelink communication is disclosed. A method for operation of a base station includes the steps of: transmitting information of PSFCH intervals to a terminal; determining an SL DRX cycle on the basis of the PSFCH intervals; and transmitting information of the SL DRX cycle to the terminal, wherein the SL DRX cycle is determined such that a PSFCH according to the PSFCH intervals is located within an on-duration of the SL DRX cycle.