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'''Summary of the patent applications from Kia Corporation on November 30th, 2023'''
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==Patent applications for Kia Corporation on November 30th, 2023==
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===Ultrasound Generator, Pest Extermination System Using Ultrasound Generator and Method of Controlling Ultrasound Generator ([[US Patent Application 17986447. Ultrasound Generator, Pest Extermination System Using Ultrasound Generator and Method of Controlling Ultrasound Generator simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17986447]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Ki Chang Kim
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===ULTRASONIC GENERATOR AND METHOD FOR REPELLING MOSQUITO IN VEHICLE USING THE SAME ([[US Patent Application 17988656. ULTRASONIC GENERATOR AND METHOD FOR REPELLING MOSQUITO IN VEHICLE USING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17988656]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Ki Chang Kim
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===Walking Assistance System and Method for Controlling the Same ([[US Patent Application 17986657. Walking Assistance System and Method for Controlling the Same simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17986657]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Ji Min Han
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===VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR ([[US Patent Application 18077287. VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18077287]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jung Hoon Oh
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===APPARATUS OF DECREASING INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE OF ENGINE ([[US Patent Application 17992248. APPARATUS OF DECREASING INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE OF ENGINE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17992248]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jaeheun KIM
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===MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR HVAC COMPONENT ([[US Patent Application 17960398. MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR HVAC COMPONENT simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17960398]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Yun A Cho
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===HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF ([[US Patent Application 18232022. HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18232022]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Wan Je Cho
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===SPLIT HEATER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME ([[US Patent Application 17972131. SPLIT HEATER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17972131]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jae Sik Choi
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===ACTIVE PAIRING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WIRELESS LAN-BASED SMART CHARGING OR SMART CHARGING AND DISCHARGING ([[US Patent Application 18032615. ACTIVE PAIRING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WIRELESS LAN-BASED SMART CHARGING OR SMART CHARGING AND DISCHARGING simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18032615]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jae Yong Seong
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Recently, Kia Corporation has filed several patents related to various technologies. These patents cover a range of innovations, including vehicle control systems, powertrain technologies, and user interfaces. Here is a summary of the patents filed by Kia Corporation:
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===SERVER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF ([[US Patent Application 18078361. SERVER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18078361]])===
  
- Patent 1: This patent focuses on a vehicle control system that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the driving experience. The system uses AI algorithms to analyze various data inputs, such as road conditions and driver behavior, to optimize vehicle performance and safety.
 
  
- Patent 2: This patent pertains to a powertrain technology that improves the efficiency of hybrid vehicles. It introduces a new regenerative braking system that captures and stores energy during deceleration, which can then be used to power the vehicle during acceleration, reducing fuel consumption.
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'''Main Inventor'''
  
- Patent 3: This patent involves a user interface innovation that enhances the interaction between drivers and their vehicles. It introduces a gesture recognition system that allows drivers to control various vehicle functions through hand gestures, providing a more intuitive and convenient driving experience.
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Seungwoo HA
  
- Patent 4: This patent focuses on a safety feature for autonomous vehicles. It introduces a collision avoidance system that utilizes advanced sensors and algorithms to detect potential collisions and automatically apply the brakes or steer the vehicle to avoid accidents.
 
  
Notable applications:
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===Method for Battery Conditioning of Vehicle ([[US Patent Application 18059694. Method for Battery Conditioning of Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18059694]])===
  
* A vehicle control system utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize performance and safety.
 
* A regenerative braking system for hybrid vehicles to improve fuel efficiency.
 
* A gesture recognition system for enhanced user interface interaction.
 
* A collision avoidance system for autonomous vehicles to enhance safety.
 
  
These patents and applications demonstrate Kia Corporation's commitment to innovation and their efforts to enhance the driving experience, improve fuel efficiency, and prioritize safety.
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'''Main Inventor'''
  
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Jin Gyu Lim
  
  
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===VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME ([[US Patent Application 18078201. VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18078201]])===
  
==Patent applications for Kia Corporation on November 30th, 2023==
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jeonghun Ham
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===METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BRAKING VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 17849331. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BRAKING VEHICLE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17849331]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jin Yong KIM
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===VEHICLE FOR PERFORMING MINIMAL RISK MANEUVER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME ([[US Patent Application 18034227. VEHICLE FOR PERFORMING MINIMAL RISK MANEUVER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18034227]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jong Sung PARK
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===SYSTEM FOR ENABLING A VEHICLE TO PERFORM A CIRCUIT MODE ([[US Patent Application 18078549. SYSTEM FOR ENABLING A VEHICLE TO PERFORM A CIRCUIT MODE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18078549]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Ho Kyun Chun
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===VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL APPARATUS AND VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL METHOD ([[US Patent Application 17950904. VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL APPARATUS AND VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17950904]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Young Jin Sung
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===VEHICLE SIDE BODY STRUCTURE ([[US Patent Application 17950889. VEHICLE SIDE BODY STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17950889]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Ji Won Chang
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===Front Pillar Structure of Vehicle ([[US Patent Application 17963793. Front Pillar Structure of Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17963793]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Yoonkyoung Han
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===Front Pillar Structure ([[US Patent Application 17991194. Front Pillar Structure simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17991194]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Yoonkyoung Han
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===Vehicle Roof Structure ([[US Patent Application 17992581. Vehicle Roof Structure simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17992581]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Chulhee Heo
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===Vehicle Body Joint Structure ([[US Patent Application 17964359. Vehicle Body Joint Structure simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17964359]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Won Ki Song
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===CATALYST FOR SYNTHESIZING DIMETHYLETHER OR METHYLACETATE FROM SYNTHETIC GAS, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING DIMETHYLETHER OR METHYLACETATE USING THE SAME ([[US Patent Application 18233457. CATALYST FOR SYNTHESIZING DIMETHYLETHER OR METHYLACETATE FROM SYNTHETIC GAS, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING DIMETHYLETHER OR METHYLACETATE USING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18233457]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Chae Hwan Hong
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===PAINT COMPOSITION CONTAINING BIO-RESIN WITH IMPROVED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE ([[US Patent Application 18135867. PAINT COMPOSITION CONTAINING BIO-RESIN WITH IMPROVED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18135867]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Ji Won Lee
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===ROLL-ROD FOR VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 17983205. ROLL-ROD FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17983205]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jin Uk YE
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===Vehicle and Method of Controlling Vehicle ([[US Patent Application 18065063. Vehicle and Method of Controlling Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18065063]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Woo Sung Kim
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===METHOD FOR ANALYZING SHAPE OF OBJECT AND DEVICE FOR TRACKING OBJECT WITH LIDAR ([[US Patent Application 17900198. METHOD FOR ANALYZING SHAPE OF OBJECT AND DEVICE FOR TRACKING OBJECT WITH LIDAR simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17900198]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Mi Rim Noh
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===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 ([[US Patent Application 17984876. 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 simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17984876]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Mi Rim Noh
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===VEHICLE MATCHING METHOD AND VEHICLE MATCHING SERVICE PROVIDING SERVER ([[US Patent Application 17975126. VEHICLE MATCHING METHOD AND VEHICLE MATCHING SERVICE PROVIDING SERVER simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17975126]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jeewook Huh
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===Vehicle Recommendation Method and Server for Providing Vehicle Recommendation Service ([[US Patent Application 17977491. Vehicle Recommendation Method and Server for Providing Vehicle Recommendation Service simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17977491]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jeewook Huh
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===VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION METHOD ([[US Patent Application 17977581. VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION METHOD simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17977581]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jeewook Huh
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===VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION METHOD ([[US Patent Application 17993069. VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION METHOD simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17993069]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jeewook Huh
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===VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF ([[US Patent Application 18081066. VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18081066]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Jaeyoon KO
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===Dialogue System and Method for Controlling the Same ([[US Patent Application 18186665. Dialogue System and Method for Controlling the Same simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18186665]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Seong Soo Yae
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===VALVE OPENING/CLOSING DETECTION DEVICE FOR FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR ([[US Patent Application 17952666. VALVE OPENING/CLOSING DETECTION DEVICE FOR FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17952666]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Gyu Young Kim
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===SHEET-SHAPED ANODE FED-TYPE METAL-CARBON DIOXIDE BATTERY AND HYDROGEN GENERATION AND CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME ([[US Patent Application 18086363. SHEET-SHAPED ANODE FED-TYPE METAL-CARBON DIOXIDE BATTERY AND HYDROGEN GENERATION AND CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18086363]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Yun Su Lee
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===SENSORLESS INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF ([[US Patent Application 17972726. SENSORLESS INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17972726]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Min Su KANG
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===COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME ([[US Patent Application 17984809. COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|17984809]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Kang Woon Seo
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===METHOD FOR GENERATING PREDICTION BLOCK BY USING WEIGHTED-SUM OF INTRA PREDICTION SIGNAL AND INTER PREDICTION SIGNAL, AND DEVICE USING SAME ([[US Patent Application 18233228. METHOD FOR GENERATING PREDICTION BLOCK BY USING WEIGHTED-SUM OF INTRA PREDICTION SIGNAL AND INTER PREDICTION SIGNAL, AND DEVICE USING SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18233228]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Myung Oh Hong
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===METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO CODING USING INTRA PREDICTION BASED ON SUBBLOCK PARTITIONING ([[US Patent Application 18234209. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO CODING USING INTRA PREDICTION BASED ON SUBBLOCK PARTITIONING simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18234209]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Joo Hyung Byeon
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===DRX-BASED COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR POWER SAVING IN SIDELINK COMMUNICATION ([[US Patent Application 18223744. DRX-BASED COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR POWER SAVING IN SIDELINK COMMUNICATION simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)|18223744]])===
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'''Main Inventor'''
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Ui Hyun Hong

Revision as of 08:48, 6 December 2023

Contents

Patent applications for Kia Corporation on November 30th, 2023

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

Main Inventor

Ki Chang Kim


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

Main Inventor

Ki Chang Kim


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

Main Inventor

Ji Min Han


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

Main Inventor

Jung Hoon Oh


APPARATUS OF DECREASING INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE OF ENGINE (17992248)

Main Inventor

Jaeheun KIM


MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR HVAC COMPONENT (17960398)

Main Inventor

Yun A Cho


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

Main Inventor

Wan Je Cho


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

Main Inventor

Jae Sik Choi


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

Main Inventor

Jae Yong Seong


SERVER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (18078361)

Main Inventor

Seungwoo HA


Method for Battery Conditioning of Vehicle (18059694)

Main Inventor

Jin Gyu Lim


VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME (18078201)

Main Inventor

Jeonghun Ham


METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BRAKING VEHICLE (17849331)

Main Inventor

Jin Yong KIM


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

Main Inventor

Jong Sung PARK


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

Main Inventor

Ho Kyun Chun


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

Main Inventor

Young Jin Sung


VEHICLE SIDE BODY STRUCTURE (17950889)

Main Inventor

Ji Won Chang


Front Pillar Structure of Vehicle (17963793)

Main Inventor

Yoonkyoung Han


Front Pillar Structure (17991194)

Main Inventor

Yoonkyoung Han


Vehicle Roof Structure (17992581)

Main Inventor

Chulhee Heo


Vehicle Body Joint Structure (17964359)

Main Inventor

Won Ki Song


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


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

Main Inventor

Ji Won Lee


ROLL-ROD FOR VEHICLE (17983205)

Main Inventor

Jin Uk YE


Vehicle and Method of Controlling Vehicle (18065063)

Main Inventor

Woo Sung Kim


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

Main Inventor

Mi Rim Noh


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


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

Main Inventor

Jeewook Huh


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

Main Inventor

Jeewook Huh


VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION METHOD (17977581)

Main Inventor

Jeewook Huh


VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION METHOD (17993069)

Main Inventor

Jeewook Huh


VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (18081066)

Main Inventor

Jaeyoon KO


Dialogue System and Method for Controlling the Same (18186665)

Main Inventor

Seong Soo Yae


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

Main Inventor

Gyu Young Kim


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


SENSORLESS INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (17972726)

Main Inventor

Min Su KANG


COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME (17984809)

Main Inventor

Kang Woon Seo


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


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

Main Inventor

Joo Hyung Byeon


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

Main Inventor

Ui Hyun Hong