LG ELECTRONICS INC. patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for LG ELECTRONICS INC. on November 30th, 2023

PLANT CULTIVATION APPARATUS (18034532)

Main Inventor

Bongkook LEE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a plant cultivation apparatus that includes a cabinet with a cultivation space, cultivation shelves, drain ports, an opening/closing member, and a driving device.

• The cultivation apparatus is designed to cultivate plants in a controlled environment.
• The cabinet has a cultivation space where plants are placed on cultivation shelves.
• The cultivation shelves can be inserted into or withdrawn from the cabinet as needed.
• Drain ports are provided to drain water that is supplied to the cultivation shelves.
• An opening/closing member is used to open or close the drain ports.
• A driving device is located in the cultivation space and is responsible for operating the opening/closing member.
• The driving device can include a driving motor, a pinion with a pinion gear, a rod with a rack gear, and a case.
• The driving motor rotates the pinion, which in turn moves the rod vertically to open or close the opening/closing member.
• The case forms the exterior of the driving device and guides the movement of the rod.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a plant cultivation apparatus comprising: a cabinet having a cultivation space; cultivation shelves which can be inserted into or withdrawn from the cabinet, and on which plants to be cultivated are loaded; drain ports opened to drain water supplied to the cultivation shelves; an opening/closing member for opening/closing the drain port; and a driving device which is provided in the cultivation space, and which selectively comes in contact with the opening/closing member to operate the opening/closing member, wherein the driving device can include: a driving motor; a pinion, which is rotated by means of the driving motor and has a pinion gear; a rod which has a rack gear coupled to the pinion gear, and which vertically moves by means of the pinion to open/close the opening/closing member; and a case for forming the exterior thereof and guiding the movement of the rod.

APPARATUS FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS (18231048)

Main Inventor

Kiyoung LIM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus for cultivating plants that includes a cabinet with a cultivation space, temperature control, a door, a cultivation shelf, a lighting device, and a water supply pipe.

• The apparatus is designed to provide optimal conditions for plant growth.
• The temperature control device allows for adjusting the temperature inside the cultivation space.
• The door enables easy access to the cultivation space.
• The cultivation shelf is specifically designed to hold seed packages.
• The lighting device radiates light onto the cultivation shelf, providing necessary light for plant growth.
• The water supply pipe supplies water to the cultivation shelf.
• The cultivation shelf includes a tray to support the seed package and a base to accommodate water.
• A shutter is provided on the seat of the cultivation shelf, allowing water to pass through when opened.
• The water from the supply pipe is introduced into the seat of the cultivation shelf through the opened shutter.
• This design ensures that the plants receive sufficient water for their growth.

Abstract

An apparatus for cultivating plants includes a cabinet having a cultivation space, a temperature control device provided in the cabinet to adjust a temperature of the cultivation space, a door configured to open and close the cultivation space, a cultivation shelf provided in the cabinet and configured to seat a seed package, a lighting device provided in the cabinet to radiate light onto the cultivation shelf, and a water supply pipe provided in the cabinet to supply water to the cultivation shelf. The cultivation shelf includes a shelf tray that supports the seed package, a shelf base provided under the shelf tray to accommodate the water supplied from the water supply pipe, and a shutter provided to be openable on the seat. The water accommodated into the shelf base is introduced to the inside of the seat by passing through the shutter when the shutter is opened.

SEED PACKAGE FOR PLANT CULTIVATION APPARATUS AND PLANT CULTIVATION APPARATUS COMPRISING SAME (18031984)

Main Inventor

Eunjeong KIM

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a seed package for a plant cultivation apparatus.

- The seed package includes a seed accommodation member made of a moisture-absorbing material to hold the cultivation seeds. - The seed accommodation member is replaceably mounted in a cultivation space. - The package also includes a container to hold the seed accommodation member. - The container has a cover to shield the open upper surface. - Inside the container, there is a shielding member made of a structure that allows water to pass through. - The container has a bottom surface with a recessed portion and a water inlet. - The water inlet is separate from the recessed portion and allows water to flow into the container. - The water inlet and the shielding member are positioned so that they overlap at least partially.

Abstract

A seed package includes a seed accommodation member replaceably mounted in a cultivation space of a plant cultivation apparatus and formed of a material capable of absorbing moisture while accommodating the cultivation seeds therein; a container forming a space for accommodating the seed accommodation member; a container cover shielding the open upper surface of the container; and a shielding member provided inside the container and made of a structure through which water can pass, the container including a bottom surface and a circumferential surface extending upward along the circumference of the bottom surface, the bottom surface including a recessed portion and a water inlet spaced apart from the recessed portion and opened to allow water to flow into the container, and the water inlet and the shielding member being disposed so that at least a portion thereof overlaps.

ROBOT AND ROBOT SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME (18117182)

Main Inventor

HOSEONG KANG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a robot that has driving wheels, a battery, and a charging terminal.

• The robot also has a charging terminal mounter that holds the charging terminal.
• A first spring is used to support the charging terminal and allow it to move outward.
• There is a switch that is activated when the charging terminal mounter retreats.
• The robot's processor is programmed to stop the driving wheels when the switch is activated by the charging terminal mounter.

Abstract

A robot is provided with driving wheels, a battery, a charging terminal, a charging terminal mounter in which the charging terminal is disposed, a first spring elastically supporting the charging terminal in an outward direction, a switch switched by the charging terminal mounter when the charging terminal mounter retreats, and a processor for stopping the driving wheels when the switch is switched by the charging terminal mounter.

CHARGING DEVICE FOR PERSONAL MOBILITY MEANS (18030466)

Main Inventor

Hyunghoon PARK

Brief explanation

The present invention is a charging device for a personal mobility means.

• The device includes support parts with slots to hold the wheels of the personal mobility means.
• A frame part connects the support parts together.
• A first charging unit is located in the frame part and generates a magnetic field for wireless charging.
• The magnetic field charges the personal mobility means when it is seated in the support parts.
• A second charging unit is mounted on the personal mobility means and converts the received magnetic field into power.
• The power is used to charge a battery in the personal mobility means.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a charging device for a personal mobility means. More specifically, the present invention may comprise support parts each having a slot in which a wheel of a personal mobility means is seated; a frame part connecting the support parts to each other; a first charging unit disposed in the frame part to generate a magnetic field for wireless charging toward the personal mobility means seated in the support parts; and a second charging unit mounted to the personal mobility means and converting the magnetic field, received via the first charging unit, into power to charge a battery provided in the personal mobility means.

BEVERAGE MAKING SYSTEM (18202547)

Main Inventor

Jihyon YUN

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a beverage making system that includes a mobile terminal, a beverage maker, a user interface, and a controller.

• The beverage maker can communicate with the mobile terminal or a server, receive upgrade items, and make beverages in different modes.
• The user interface can display beverage making information and receive commands from the user.
• The controller controls the beverage maker based on input from the user interface.
• The system has multiple modes, including a normal mode where beverages are made using predetermined ingredients and stored in the beverage maker.
• The system also has an upgrade mode that allows for updating the beverage making system through the mobile terminal or the server.

Abstract

Provided is a beverage making system that includes a mobile terminal, a mobile terminal, a beverage maker configured to (i) communicate with at least one of the mobile terminal or a server, (ii) receive an upgrade item from the mobile terminal or the server, and (iii) make a beverage in a mode of a plurality of modes, a user interface disposed at at least one of the mobile terminal or the beverage maker, configured to (i) display beverage making information, and (ii) receive a user's command, and a controller configured to control the beverage maker according to an input from the user interface, wherein the plurality of modes comprises a normal mode configured to make the beverage using a predetermined ingredient, and store the made beverage in the beverage maker, and an upgrade mode configured to update the beverage making system by the mobile terminal or the server.

DRAWER AND CLOTHES TREATING MACHINE INCLUDING THE SAME (18233600)

Main Inventor

Sungwoon JUNG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a drawer for a clothes treating machine that has a frame and a storage unit for a clothes treatment agent.

• The drawer frame extends in a lengthwise direction and creates an inner space.
• The storage unit is placed inside the inner space of the drawer frame and is designed to hold a clothes treatment agent.
• The drawer frame also has a housing accommodation part that forms a separate space from the inner space.
• A clothes treatment agent housing is inserted into the housing accommodation part.
• A protruding portion separates the housing accommodation part and the clothes treatment agent housing.

Abstract

A drawer of a clothes treating machine includes a drawer frame that extends in a lengthwise direction and defines an inner space, and a storage unit disposed in the inner space of the drawer frame and configured to accommodate a clothes treatment agent therein. The drawer frame includes a housing accommodation part that defines a space separated from the inner space, a clothes treatment agent housing that is configured to be inserted into the housing accommodation part, and a protruding portion that separates the housing accommodation part and the clothes treatment agent housing from each other.

WASHING MACHINE (18231668)

Main Inventor

Hwanjin JUNG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a washing machine with a unique water circulation system. Here are the key points:

• The washing machine has a casing, tub, and drum.
• A cylindrical gasket connects the input port of the casing to the opening of the tub.
• A pump is used to circulate water that is discharged from the tub.
• A guide pipe is fixed to the gasket and guides water supplied from the pump.
• Nozzles are attached to the guide pipe and spray water into the drum.
• The nozzles include an upper nozzle that sprays water downward.
• Intermediate nozzles are located below the upper nozzle on both sides and spray water downward while reaching deeper into the drum than the upper nozzle.
• Lower nozzles are positioned above the inflow port and below the intermediate nozzles on both sides. They spray water upward.

Overall, this patent application presents a washing machine design that optimizes water circulation and spray patterns to enhance the washing process.

Abstract

A washing machine includes: a casing, a tub, a drum, a cylindrical gasket connecting an input port of the casing to an opening of the tub, a pump configured to circulate water discharged from the tub; a guide pipe fixed to the gasket configured to guide water supplied from the pump, and nozzles configured to spray water from the guide pipe into the drum. The nozzles include an upper nozzle configured to spray water downward, intermediate nozzles disposed below the upper nozzle in both left and right sides and configured to spray water downward while spraying water deeper into the drum than the upper nozzle, and lower nozzles disposed above the inflow port, disposed below the intermediate nozzles in both left and right sides based on the inflow port and configured to spray water upward.

APPARATUS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY (18227157)

Main Inventor

Jihong Woon LEE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus for treating laundry.

• The apparatus includes a cabinet with a top surface for seating an object, a front surface with perforated holes, and a top surface perforated hole.
• A drawer is provided within the cabinet and can be drawn out through one of the perforated holes.
• The drawer contains a rotatable drum for storing laundry.
• A slide is exposed through another perforated hole on the front surface of the cabinet, which helps maintain the drawer in a preset reference distance.
• A transfer part is exposed through the top surface perforated hole and is used to move the slide back into the cabinet if an object is seated on the top surface.

Abstract

An apparatus for treating laundry includes a cabinet having a top surface providing a space for seating an object therein, a front surface provided with a first perforated hole and a second perforated hole and a top surface perforated hole configured to perforating the top surface, a drawer drawable from the cabinet through the first perforated hole, a drum rotatably provided within the drawer to provide a space for storing the laundry therein, a slide exposed to the front surface of the cabinet through the second perforated hole to maintain a state that the drawer is drawn from the cabinet in a preset reference distance, and a transfer part exposed to the top surface of the cabinet through the top surface perforated hole so as to move the slide into the cabinet if an object is seated on the top surface.

REFRIGERATOR (18233946)

Main Inventor

Heejun LEE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator with a door opening device that includes a motor and a push member. The push member has two ends, with one end positioned close to the front surface of the cabinet and the other end positioned on the opposite side. When the door is closed, the distance between the first end and the cabinet or door side wall is smaller than the distance between the second end and the cabinet or door side wall.

• The refrigerator has a door opening device that uses a motor and a push member.
• The push member has two ends, with one end close to the front surface of the cabinet and the other end on the opposite side.
• When the door is closed, the distance between the first end of the push member and the cabinet or door side wall is smaller than the distance between the second end and the cabinet or door side wall.

Abstract

A refrigerator includes: a cabinet; a door rotatably connected to the cabinet by a hinge; and a door opening device for opening the door. The door opening device includes a driving motor and a push member configured to move in the forward/backward direction. The push member includes a first end portion positioned close to the front surface of the cabinet and a second end portion positioned on the opposite side of the first end portion. The cabinet includes a cabinet side wall positioned close to the hinge. The door includes a door side wall positioned close to the hinge. When the door is closed, the horizontal distance between the first end portion and the cabinet side wall or the door side wall is smaller than the horizontal distance between the second end portion and the cabinet side wall or the door side wall.

SCROLL COMPRESSOR (18149973)

Main Inventor

Honghee PARK

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a scroll compressor that includes an oil supply hole and an oil supply groove on the outer surface of a rotating shaft. 

• The oil supply hole allows oil to flow from an oil passage to the outer surface of the rotating shaft.
• The oil supply groove is connected to the oil supply hole and is located along the outer surface of the rotating shaft.
• The oil supply groove is spaced apart in multiple locations along the rotating shaft.
• This design prevents the oil supply groove from interfering with the oil film section and increases the centrifugal force on the oil in the groove.
• As a result, friction loss and wear between the main frame and the rotating shaft are reduced.

Abstract

A scroll compressor is disclosed. The scroll compressor may include an oil supply hole penetrating from an oil passage to an outer circumferential surface of a rotating shaft, and an oil supply groove communicating with the oil supply hole and formed along the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft. The oil supply groove may be provided in plurality axially spaced apart by a preset distance. This can prevent the oil supply groove from invading an oil film section and increase centrifugal force against oil in the oil supply groove, thereby suppressing friction loss and wear between a main frame and the rotating shaft.

FAN MOTOR (18232974)

Main Inventor

Joongkeun CHOI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a fan motor that includes a motor mount, a motor part, and an impeller.

• The motor mount has an air discharge opening, a cooling flow path outlet, and a first cooling flow path inlet.
• The fan motor also includes a guide that directs a portion of air discharged through the air discharge opening and introduced through the first cooling flow path inlet.
• The purpose of the fan motor is to efficiently discharge air and cool the motor part.
• The innovation lies in the design of the motor mount and the inclusion of the guide to improve air flow and cooling efficiency.

Abstract

A fan motor includes a motor mount, a motor part accommodated in an inner space of the motor mount, and an impeller disposed above the motor mount. The motor mount defines: an air discharge opening configured to discharge air discharged from the impeller to an outer space of the motor mount; a cooling flow path outlet disposed at the upper side of the motor mount at a position between the impeller and the air discharge opening; and a first cooling flow path inlet disposed at a position below the air discharge opening and the cooling flow path outlet. The fan motor further includes a guide that is configured to direct, to an upward direction, at least a portion of air that is discharged through the air discharge opening and introduced to the inner space through the first cooling flow path inlet.

VALVE ACTUATOR (18202484)

Main Inventor

Joohang KANG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a valve actuator that uses a motor and gear assembly to control the movement of a ball valve. 

• The gear assembly includes an input gear connected to the motor shaft, an output gear connected to the valve stem, and a power transmission gear that connects the input gear to the output gear.
• The power transmission gear includes a first gear set that includes a clutch shaft that can move up and down.
• The first gear set also includes a first gear and a second gear that are connected to the clutch shaft.
• Depending on the vertical movement of the clutch shaft, the first and second gears can either disengage or engage with each other.

Overall, this patent application presents a design for a valve actuator that uses a gear assembly with a clutch mechanism to control the movement of a ball valve.

Abstract

A valve actuator includes: a motor and a gear assembly transmitting a driving force of the motor to a ball valve. The gear assembly includes: an input gear coupled to a rotational shaft of the motor and rotating with the rotational shaft, an output gear spaced apart from the input gear, coupled to a stem of the ball valve, and transmitting a rotational force of the input gear to the stem, and a power transmission gear transmitting the rotational force of the input gear to the output gear and including a first gear set disposed between the input gear and the output gear. The first gear set includes a clutch shaft moving in a vertical direction, and a first gear and a second gear that are coupled to the clutch shaft and, based on vertical movement of the clutch shaft, disengage from or couple to each other.

REFRIGERATOR (18231892)

Main Inventor

Donghoon LEE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a refrigerator with a unique ice making system.

• The refrigerator has two tray assemblies that make up the ice making cell.
• A pusher with a special surface is used to easily separate the ice from the tray assemblies.
• The pusher also has a bar and a second edge.
• The pusher or the second tray assembly can move to change their relative position.

Abstract

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator may include a first tray assembly defining a portion of an ice making cell and a second tray assembly defining another portion of the ice making cell. The refrigerator may further include a pusher provided with a first edge on which a surface configured to press one or more of the first and second tray assemblies is disposed to easily separate the ice from the tray assemblies, a bar extending from the first edge, and a second edge disposed at an end of the bar. At least one of the pusher or the second tray assembly may move so as to change a relative position between the pusher and the second tray assembly.

VACUUM ADIABATIC BODY AND REFRIGERATOR (18233517)

Main Inventor

Hyeunsik NAM

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a vacuum adiabatic body that includes a supporting block fastened to an outer surface of a plate member.

- The plate member acts as a wall for the vacuum adiabatic body. - The supporting block allows multiple vacuum adiabatic bodies to be fastened to each other without being in contact. - This enables the provision of various products that cater to consumer needs. - The innovation simplifies the construction and assembly of vacuum adiabatic bodies.

Abstract

A vacuum adiabatic body according to the present invention includes a supporting block which is fastened to an outer surface of any one plate placed outside the control space in a plate member which provides a wall of the vacuum adiabatic body. Accordingly, since the vacuum adiabatic bodies in a state of being not in contact with each other can be fastened to each other, various products corresponding to the needs of the consumer can be provided.

REFRIGERATOR (18233963)

Main Inventor

Ki Hyun PARK

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a refrigerator with a door frame and an insulation door panel.

- There is a component receiving groove between the door frame and the perimetric surface of the insulation door panel. - An operation module, such as a detection sensor or touch sensor, can be placed in the component receiving groove. - The operation module is positioned to face the front surface of the panel unit through a bezel portion. - This design provides a wide space along the edge of the door to install the operation module. - The innovation allows for the installation of various operation modules in a refrigerator door.

Abstract

A refrigerator includes a door frame and a perimetric surface of an insulation door panel of a panel unit that are spaced apart from each other. A component receiving groove is provided between the door frame and the perimetric surface of the insulation door panel, so that an operation module is received in the component receiving groove. When the operation module is received in the component receiving groove, at least of a part of the operation module is arranged to face a front surface of the panel unit through a bezel portion constituting the front surface of the panel unit. Therefore, a space for installing the operation module such as a detection sensor or a touch sensor is provided to be sufficiently wide along an edge of a door.

HOME APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME (18091191)

Main Inventor

Yongbong CHOI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a home appliance that has two circuits and processors for load control and safety control.

• The first circuit includes a processor that controls the appliance's load or ensures safety.
• The second circuit is connected to the first circuit either by wire or wirelessly.
• The second circuit controls the appliance's operation mode based on an operating system.
• The second circuit also includes a processor that can perform upgrades.
• The upgrade information for the appliance's second processor can be received from an external server or a mobile terminal.

Abstract

A home appliance can include a first circuit including a first processor for load control or safety control; and a second circuit connected to the first circuit by wire or wirelessly, configured to control an operation mode based on an operating system, and a second processor configured to perform an upgrade, based on upgrade information received from an external server or a mobile terminal.

COMPUTING DEVICE AND QUANTUM COMPUTING SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME (18032056)

Main Inventor

Dongho KIM

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a computing device and a quantum computing system. 

• The computing device converts data from a classical domain to a quantum domain.
• It has an interface to send the converted data to a quantum processor.
• It also has an interface to receive data processed by the quantum processor.
• The device includes an error mitigator to reduce errors in the quantum domain.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computing device and a quantum computing system comprising same. The computing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a converter which converts data based on the first domain into data based on the second domain, the second domain being a quantum domain; a first interface which outputs, to a quantum processor, the data based on the second domain from the converter; a second interface to which data processed by the quantum processor is received; and an error mitigator which performs error mitigation processing of data received from the second interface. Accordingly, errors occurring in the quantum domain can be reduced.

POINT CLOUD DATA TRANSMISSION DEVICE, POINT CLOUD DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD, POINT CLOUD DATA RECEPTION DEVICE, AND POINT CLOUD DATA RECEPTION METHOD (18034310)

Main Inventor

Hyunmook OH

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for transmitting point cloud data.

• Point cloud data is a collection of points in a three-dimensional space that represent the shape and attributes of objects.
• The method involves encoding the geometry data of the point cloud, which refers to the spatial coordinates of the points.
• The attribute data of the point cloud, which includes additional information about the points such as color or intensity, is encoded based on the geometry data.
• The encoded geometry data, encoded attribute data, and signaling data are then transmitted.
• This method allows for efficient transmission of point cloud data, reducing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted.
• By encoding the attribute data based on the geometry data, the method ensures that the attributes are correctly associated with the corresponding points.
• The signaling data is likely used to facilitate the decoding and reconstruction of the point cloud data on the receiving end.

Abstract

A point cloud data transmission method according to embodiments may comprise the steps of: encoding geometry data of point cloud data; encoding attribute data of the point cloud data on the basis of the geometry data; and transmitting the encoded geometry data, the encoded attribute data, and signaling data.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DEVICE (17820220)

Main Inventor

Jaepil SEO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for controlling the voice output of a specific speaker using beamforming technology in conjunction with video zooming magnification. 

• Beamforming is a technique that focuses sound waves in a specific direction.
• The method involves both adaptive beamforming and fixed beamforming simultaneously.
• Adaptive beamforming adjusts the directionality of the sound waves based on the specific speaker's location.
• Fixed beamforming reinforces the voice output of the specific speaker.
• Video zooming magnification is used to enhance the visual representation of the specific speaker.
• By combining these techniques, the patent aims to improve the clarity and amplification of the specific speaker's voice output.

Abstract

Voice output of a specific speaker is controlled using beamforming according to a video zooming magnification. By simultaneously performing adaptive beamforming and fixed beamforming, it is possible to reinforce voice output of the specific speaker.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING PPDU ON WHICH BCC INTERLEAVING HAS BEEN PERFORMED IN MULTI-RU IN WIRELESS LAN SYSTEM (18232725)

Main Inventor

Eunsung PARK

Brief explanation

The patent application proposes a method and apparatus for receiving a PPDU (Physical Protocol Data Unit) in a wireless LAN system.

• The method is specifically designed for receiving a PPDU that has undergone BCC (Block Cyclic Code) interleaving in a Multi-RU (Radio Unit).
• The reception STA (Station) receives the PPDU from a transmission STA and decodes the data field within it.
• The data field is received through a Multi-RU, which is an aggregate of a first RU and a second RU.
• The data field is generated based on a coded bit string present in a BCC interleaver block.
• The coded bit string is obtained by interleaving a data bit string using first and second parameters.
• The data bit string is interleaved by entering it into the BCC interleaver block in rows based on the first parameter and reading it out in columns of the BCC interleaver block based on the second parameter.

Abstract

Proposed are a method and apparatus for receiving a PPDU on which BCC interleaving has been performed in a Multi-RU in a wireless LAN system. Specifically, a reception STA receives, from a transmission STA, a PPDU comprising a data field and decodes the data field. The data field is received via a Multi-RU which is an aggregate of a first RU and a second RU. The data field is generated on the basis of a coded bit string included in a BCC interleaver block. The coded bit string is obtained by interleaving a data bit string on the basis of first and second parameters. The data bit string is interleaved as the data bit string is entered into the BCC interleaver block in rows on the basis of the first parameter and is read out in columns of the BCC interleaver block on the basis of the second parameter.

LINK ADAPTATION CONTROL (18230582)

Main Inventor

Jinyoung CHUN

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a link adaptation control subfield for a next-generation wireless LAN system.

- The link adaptation control subfield can include a PS160 subfield or a 1-bit MRQ/uplink TB PPDU MFB subfield. - The purpose of the link adaptation control subfield is to improve the efficiency and performance of the wireless LAN system. - The PS160 subfield is one possible configuration of the link adaptation control subfield. - The 1-bit MRQ/uplink TB PPDU MFB subfield is another possible configuration of the link adaptation control subfield.

Abstract

The present specification defines a link adaptation control subfield applicable to a next-generation wireless LAN system including an EHT specification. According to an embodiment described in the present specification, the link adaptation control subfield may include a PS160 subfield. According to another embodiment described in the present specification, the link adaptation control subfield may include a 1-bit MRQ/uplink TB PPDU MFB subfield.

USER EQUIPMENT FOR SUPPORTING EN DC, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR (18227770)

Main Inventor

Suhwan LIM

Brief explanation

- The patent application discloses a user equipment (UE) that supports Dual Connectivity (DC) with Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) and New Radio (NR).

- The UE includes a transceiver that is configured to transmit an uplink signal and receive a downlink signal, and a processor that controls the transceiver. - The transceiver is configured with DC and has a predetermined maximum level of a spurious emission. - The configuration of the transceiver is based on the fact that both E-UTRA and NR include operation band 41, and a first band needs to be protected. - The disclosed innovation aims to provide improved connectivity and compatibility between E-UTRA and NR technologies.

Abstract

A disclosure of the present specification provides a user equipment (UE) supporting a Dual Connectivity (DC) with Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) and New Radio (NR). The UE may include a transceiver configured with the DC and configured to transmit an uplink signal and receive a downlink signal; and a processor configured to control the transceiver. Wherein based on (i) that the E-UTRA includes at least E-UTRA operation band 41, (ii) that the NR includes at least NR operation band 41, and (iii) that a band to be protected is a first band, the transceiver may be configured with a predetermined maximum level of a spurious emission.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING OR RECEIVING DOWNLINK CHANNEL FROM MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION RECEPTION POINTS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18357630)

Main Inventor

Hyungtae KIM

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method and device for transmitting and receiving a downlink channel in a wireless communication system. 

• The method involves a terminal repeatedly receiving a downlink control channel that contains the same downlink control information (DCI) from one or more transmission reception points (TRPs).
• The DCI includes control information related to downlink signal reception, and the terminal uses this information to determine the time offset between a specific transmission occasion (TO) and the receiving timing of the downlink signal.
• If the time offset is less than a predetermined threshold, the terminal receives the downlink signal from a single TRP based on a default transmission configuration indicator (TCI) state.
• The default TCI state is related to a search space set or a control resource set (CORESET) with the lowest identifier in the latest slot that the terminal monitors.

Abstract

A method and a device of transmitting or receiving a downlink channel from multiple transmission and reception points in a wireless communication system is disclosed. A method of receiving a downlink signal by a terminal in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include repeatedly receiving a downlink control channel including same downlink control information (DCI) in at least one transmission occasion (TO) from at least one transmission reception point (TRP); and based on the DCI including control information related to downlink signal reception, based on a time offset between a specific TO of the at least one TO and a receiving timing of a downlink signal related to the DCI being less than a predetermined threshold, receiving the downlink signal from a single TRP based on a default transmission configuration indicator (TCI) state and the default TCI state may be a TCI state related to a search space set or a control resource set (CORESET) having a lowest identifier in a latest slot that the terminal monitors.

INTER PREDICTION-BASED IMAGE CODING METHOD AND DEVICE (18231129)

Main Inventor

Naeri PARK

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an image decoding method.

- The method involves deriving an inter prediction mode from encoded information. - Reference picture lists are constructed. - Motion information, including reference picture indices for symmetric motion vector differences (SMVD), is derived based on the reference pictures in the reference picture lists. - Prediction samples are generated based on the motion information. - The reference picture indices for SMVD are derived using short-term reference pictures included in the reference picture lists.

Abstract

An image decoding method according to the present document may comprise: a step for deriving an inter prediction mode from encoded information; a step for constructing reference pictures lists; a step for deriving motion information including reference picture indices for symmetric motion vector differences (SMVD) on the basis of reference pictures included in the reference picture lists; and a step for generating prediction samples on the basis of the motion information. The reference picture indices for SMVD may be derived on the basis of short-term reference pictures included in the reference picture lists.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING MEDIA FILE (18245946)

Main Inventor

Hendry HENDRY

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for generating a media file. Here are the key points:

• The method involves storing video information in tracks of a specific file format.
• Information related to an operating point is configured within the file format.
• A media file is generated based on the configured file format.
• The file format includes information on the maximum picture width and maximum picture height for the operating point.
• The maximum picture width and height information are used to select the appropriate operating point for the media file.

Abstract

A method for generating a media file according to an embodiment of the present document may comprise the steps of: storing video information in tracks of a file format; configuring information related to an operating point in the file format; and generating a media file on the basis of the file format. The file format may include information on the maximum picture width with respect to the operating point and information on the maximum picture height with respect to the operating point. Accordingly, the information on the maximum picture width and the information on the maximum picture height may be used to select the operating point.

IMAGE ENCODING/DECODING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING INTRA PREDICTION, AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING BITSTREAM (18232125)

Main Inventor

Hyeong Moon JANG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for encoding and decoding images. 

• The method includes determining whether to use intra prediction for a current chroma block based on prediction information for the block.
• The intra prediction mode of the current chroma block is derived based on the intra prediction mode of a corresponding luma block and intra chroma prediction mode information of the current chroma block.
• If intra prediction is applied to the current chroma block, a prediction block is generated by performing intra prediction based on the intra prediction mode of the current chroma block.
• If the intra prediction mode of the corresponding luma block is not available, a default intra prediction mode is used to derive the intra prediction mode of the current chroma block.

Abstract

An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method according to the present disclosure comprises determining whether to apply intra prediction to a current chroma block based on information on prediction of the current chroma block, deriving an intra prediction mode of the current chroma block based on an intra prediction mode of a corresponding luma block corresponding to the current chroma block and intra chroma prediction mode information of the current chroma block, when intra prediction applies to the current chroma block, and generating a prediction block of the current chroma block, by performing intra prediction based on the intra prediction mode of the current chroma block. When the intra prediction mode of the corresponding luma block is not present, the intra prediction mode of the current chroma block is derived based on a default intra prediction mode.

VIDEO ENCODING METHOD, VIDEO DECODING METHOD, AND DEVICE USING SAME (18234274)

Main Inventor

Hendry HENDRY

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a video encoding method and device that partitions an inputted picture into tiles and slices.

- The method involves encoding the video based on the specified tiles and slices. - The encoded video information is then transmitted. - The partitioning of the picture into tiles and slices allows for parallel processing and the application of restrictions. - This innovation aims to improve video encoding efficiency and performance.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a video encoding method, a video decoding method, and a device using the same, and the video encoding method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: specifying a tile and a slice by partitioning an inputted picture; performing encoding on the basis of the tile and the slice; and transmitting the encoded video information, wherein the picture is partitioned into one or more tiles and one or more slices, and the restrictions for parallel processing can be applied to the tiles and the slices.

IMAGE CODING METHOD BASED ON TRANSFORM, AND DEVICE FOR SAME (18232287)

Main Inventor

Moonmo KOO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an image decoding method that involves determining the position of the final significant coefficient in a current block and transforming coefficients based on residual information. It also involves determining if the index of a sub-block containing the final significant coefficient is 0 and if the position of the final significant coefficient in the sub-block is greater than 0. Additionally, it determines if a significant coefficient exists in a specific area of the current block and parses an LFNST index from a bitstream when certain conditions are met.

• Image decoding method based on residual information and coefficient transformation
• Determines position of final significant coefficient in a current block
• Checks if index of sub-block containing final significant coefficient is 0
• Checks if position of final significant coefficient in sub-block is greater than 0
• Determines if significant coefficient exists in a specific area of the current block
• Parses LFNST index from bitstream when conditions are met

Abstract

An image decoding method according to the present document may include the steps of: deriving the position of the final significant coefficient in the current block and transform coefficients for the current block on the basis of residual information; determining whether the index of a sub-block including the final significant coefficient is 0 and whether the position of the final significant coefficient in the sub-block is greater than 0; determining whether a significant coefficient exists in a second area excluding a first area at the upper left end of the current block; and parsing an LFNST index from a bitstream when the position of the final significant coefficient is determined to be greater than 0 in the sub-block in which the index is and the significant coefficient does not exist in the second area.

ENCODING/DECODING METHOD FOR VIDEO SIGNAL AND DEVICE THEREFOR (18231662)

Main Inventor

Moonmo KOO

Brief explanation

The present invention is about a video signal processing method and device. It specifically focuses on a method for decoding a video signal. Here are the key points:

• The method checks if a transfer skip is applied to a current block.
• If the transfer skip is not applied, the method obtains a transform index from the video signal. This index indicates the transform type set applied to the current block.
• The transform type set includes transform types applied to the current block in horizontal and vertical directions.
• The method checks if the transform type set includes DCT2.
• Based on the checking result, the method determines a region to which a primary transform is applied.
• Finally, the method performs an inverse transform on the determined region using the transform types included in the transform type set, in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a video signal processing method and device. Particularly, a method for decoding a video signal, may comprise the steps of: checking whether a transfer skip is applied to a current block; obtaining, from a video signal, a transform index for indicating a transform type set applied to the current block when the transform skip is not applied to the current block, wherein the transform type set includes transform types applied to the current block in horizontal and vertical directions; checking whether the transform type set includes DCT2; determining a region to which a primary transform is applied based on a checking result; and performing an inverse transform on the region to which the primary transform is applied in the horizontal and vertical directions using the transform types included in the transform type set.

POINT CLOUD DATA TRANSMISSION DEVICE, POINT CLOUD DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD, POINT CLOUD DATA RECEPTION DEVICE, AND POINT CLOUD DATA RECEPTION METHOD (18030722)

Main Inventor

Hyunmook OH

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for transmitting point cloud data.

- The method involves encoding the point cloud data into geometry data and encoding the attribute data based on the geometry data. - The encoded geometry data, encoded attribute data, and signaling data are transmitted. - The geometry data is converted from a first coordinate system to a second coordinate system during the encoding process. - The purpose of the invention is to provide an efficient method for transmitting point cloud data while preserving its geometric and attribute information.

Abstract

A point cloud data transmission method according to embodiments may comprise the steps of: encoding point cloud data into geometry data; encoding attribute data of the point cloud data on the basis of the geometry data; and transmitting the encoded geometry data, the encoded attribute data, and signaling data, wherein the step of encoding the geometry data comprises a step of converting coordinates of the geometry data from a first coordinate system to a second coordinate system.

DISPLAY DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR (18248640)

Main Inventor

Jongha PARK

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a display device with a display unit and an audio output unit below it.

• The device is connected to a sound bar through an HDMI Audio Return Channel (HDMI ARC).
• The control unit of the device can request audio delay information from the sound bar.
• The control unit receives the audio delay information from the sound bar.
• Based on the received audio delay information, the control unit determines the timing for audio output.

Abstract

A display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a display unit, an audio output unit disposed below the display unit, an external device interface unit connected to a sound bar through an HDMI Audio Return Channel (HDMI ARC) and a control unit configured to request audio delay information from the sound bar through the external device interface unit in a state in which the display unit is arranged in an upside-down inverted state, receive the audio delay information from the sound bar through the external device interface unit, and determine an output timing of audio based on the received audio delay information.

METHOD OF OPERATING SIDELINK REMOTE UE IN RELATION TO PATH SWITCHING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18298821)

Main Inventor

Seoyoung BACK

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for operating a sidelink relay in a wireless communication system. The method involves performing measurements on multiple potential relay devices, reporting the measurement results to a base station, establishing a connection with a selected relay device, and transmitting data through that device.

• The method starts by measuring the performance of several candidate relay devices.
• The measurement results are then reported to the base station.
• The base station selects a relay device based on the reported measurements and establishes a connection with it.
• Data is transmitted through the selected relay device.
• The remote user equipment (UE) monitors changes in cell identifiers (IDs) of the relay devices for a certain period of time after the initial measurements.
• If a relay device's cell ID changes during this time, its measurement result is excluded from being reported to the base station.

Abstract

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of operating a sidelink relay in a wireless communication system. The method may include: performing measurement on a plurality of candidate relay UEs; reporting measurement results of one or more relay UEs among the plurality of candidate relay UEs to a base station based on the measurement; establishing a connection with a first relay UE selected by the base station from among the plurality of candidate relay UEs; and transmitting data through the first relay UE. The remote UE may monitor changes in cell identifiers (IDs) of the one or more relay UEs for a predetermined time after performing the measurement on the plurality of candidate relay UEs, and a measurement result of a relay UE having a changed cell ID among the one or more relay UEs may be excluded from reporting the measurement results.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RECEIVING INFORMATION ON BEACON INTERVAL OF ANOTHER AP IN TRANSMISSION MLD IN WLAN SYSTEM (18249614)

Main Inventor

Insun JANG

Brief explanation

The patent application proposes a method and device for receiving information on the beacon interval of another Access Point (AP) in a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system.

• The method involves a receiving MLD (Media Link Device) receiving an ML (Media Link) element from a transmitting MLD through a first link.
• The ML element is decoded by the receiving MLD.
• The transmitting MLD consists of a first transmitting STA (Station) operating in the first link and a second transmitting STA operating in a second link.
• The ML element contains both common information and link information.
• The link information includes details about the beacon interval of the second transmitting STA.

Bullet points:

• Method and device for receiving information on the beacon interval of another AP in a WLAN system.
• Receiving MLD decodes an ML element received from a transmitting MLD through a first link.
• Transmitting MLD includes a first transmitting STA and a second transmitting STA.
• ML element contains common information and link information.
• Link information includes details about the beacon interval of the second transmitting STA.

Abstract

Proposed are a method and a device for receiving information on a beacon interval of another AP in a transmitting MLD in a WLAN system. Specifically, a receiving MLD receives an ML element from a transmitting MLD through a first link. The receiving MLD decodes the ML element. The transmitting MLD includes a first transmitting STA operating in the first link and a second transmitting STA operating in a second link. The ML element contains common information and link information. The link information includes information about a beacon interval of the second transmitting STA.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVELY CONTROLLING RF TRANSMISSION POWER IN WIRELESS AV SYSTEM (18447652)

Main Inventor

Dongsung KIM

Brief explanation

- The invention is about an apparatus and method for adaptively controlling RF transmission power in a wireless AV system.

- The apparatus includes a control unit that sets the RF transmission power based on position information about a wireless data reception device. - It also includes a wireless communication unit that transmits a wireless AV signal to the wireless data reception device at the set RF transmission power. - The wireless communication unit adjusts the set RF transmission power based on the RF reception sensitivity of the wireless data reception device. - The wireless AV signal is then transmitted to the wireless data reception device at the adjusted RF transmission power. - The invention aims to optimize the RF transmission power in a wireless AV system based on the position and reception sensitivity of the data reception device.

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for adaptively controlling RF transmission power in a wireless AV system. Disclosed is an apparatus for controlling RF transmission power, comprising: a control unit for setting RF transmission power on the basis of position information about a wireless data reception device; and a wireless communication unit for transmitting a wireless AV signal to the wireless data reception device at the set RF transmission power, adjusting the set RF transmission power on the basis of the RF reception sensitivity of the wireless data reception device, and transmitting the wireless AV signal to the wireless data reception device at the adjusted RF transmission power.

METHOD OF PERFORMING BWP OPERATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND AN APPARATUS THEREFOR (18203307)

Main Inventor

Huayue SONG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for performing a bandwidth part (BWP) operation in a wireless communication system.

• The method involves a terminal receiving messages from a network that contain information about initial BWP configuration and additional BWP configuration.
• The terminal also receives downlink control information (DCI) from the network, which is related to BWP switching for the configured BWPs.
• Based on the received DCI, the terminal activates a specific BWP and transmits and receives signals to and from the network using that activated BWP.

Abstract

This specification provides a method of performing a bandwidth part (BWP) operation in a wireless communication system. Specifically, The method performed by a terminal includes receiving a first message including information related to at least one initial BWP configuration from a network, receiving a second message including configuration information for an additional BWP from the network, receiving downlink control information (DCI) related to BWP switching for at least one configured BWP from the network, and transmitting and receiving signals to and from the network in an activated BWP based on the received DCI.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING FEEDBACK BY TERMINAL AND BASE STATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18028294)

Main Inventor

Jongwoong SHIN

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes a method for transmitting data in a wireless communication system using artificial neural networks.

• The method involves a user equipment (UE) transmitting data to a base station using a first transmission weight learned through an artificial neural network.
• If the base station sends a negative acknowledgment (NACK) related to the data transmission, the UE retransmits the data using a second transmission weight learned through the artificial neural network.
• The first and second transmission weights are learned based on an incremental weight (IW) scheme, which allows for continuous improvement in the transmission performance.
• The second transmission weight is an additional weight that is learned by the artificial neural network based on the IW scheme, while the first transmission weight remains fixed.
• This method enables the UE to optimize its data transmission and retransmission based on learned weights, improving overall system performance in a wireless communication system.

Abstract

The present disclosure a method of transmitting data by user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: transmitting data applied a first transmission weight learned through an artificial neural network, to a base station, based on the UE performing data transmission, receiving NACK related to the data transmission from the base station, and retransmitting data applied a second transmission weight learned through the artificial neural network, to the base station, based on the UE performing retransmission of the data, wherein the first transmission weight and the second transmission weight are learned based on an incremental weight (IW) scheme, and wherein the second transmission weight is an additional weight that is learned by the artificial neural network based on the IW scheme with the first transmission weight being fixed.

DOWNLINK SIGNAL RECEPTION METHOD AND USER EQUIPMENT, AND DOWNLINK SIGNAL TRANSMISSION METHOD AND BASE STATION (18232677)

Main Inventor

Eunsun KIM

Brief explanation

- This patent application defines a default subcarrier spacing for transmitting and receiving a broadcast channel in different frequency ranges.

- A base station uses the default subcarrier spacing to transmit a broadcast channel in a specific frequency band. - User equipment attempts to detect the broadcast channel in the same frequency band using the default subcarrier spacing. - The innovation aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of detecting and receiving broadcast channels in different frequency ranges.

Abstract

A default subcarrier spacing for use in transmission/reception of a broadcast channel is defined for each frequency range. A base station transmits a broadcast channel in a frequency band, using the default subcarrier spacing defined for a frequency range to which the corresponding frequency band belongs. A user equipment attempts to detect a broadcast channel in the frequency band where a cell search is being attempted, using the default subcarrier spacing defined for a frequency range to which the frequency band belongs.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING WAKE-UP FOR SL DRX OPERATION IN NR V2X (18249447)

Main Inventor

Woosuk KO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for wireless communication between two devices.

• The first device transmits information to the second device through a physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH).
• The transmitted information includes details for scheduling a physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH).
• The first device also transmits additional information or data to the second device through the PSSCH.
• The first transmitted information can include a wake-up indicator signal (WIS) field.
• The WIS field can activate an active time related to sidelink discontinuous reception (SL DRX).

Abstract

Presented in one embodiment is a method by which a first device performs wireless communication. The method may comprise the steps of: transmitting, to a second device, through a physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH), first sidelink control information (SCI) including information for scheduling a physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH); and transmitting, to the second device, second SCI or data through the PSSCH. For example, the first SCI can include a wake-up indicator signal (WIS) field. For example, an active time related to sidelink discontinuous reception (SL DRX) can be activated on the basis of the WIS field.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SIGNAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18245940)

Main Inventor

Suckchel YANG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a terminal device that performs uplink transmission by multiplexing multiple uplink channels with different priorities. 

• The terminal device is configured to simultaneously transmit PUCCH (Physical Uplink Control Channel) and PUSCH (Physical Uplink Shared Channel).
• The multiplexing process ensures that the minimum processing time is satisfied.
• The first priority PUCCH is obtained by multiplexing PUCCHs with the same priority from the multiple uplink channels.
• At least one uplink signal is obtained from the remaining channels and the first priority PUCCH.

Abstract

A terminal performing uplink transmission according to an embodiment of the present disclosure performs multiplexing for a plurality of uplink channels satisfying minimum processing time, wherein, on the basis that simultaneous transmission of PUCCH-PUSCH is configured and multiplexing of uplink channels having different priorities from one another is configured, a first PUCCH is obtained by multiplexing PUCCHs having the same first priority from among the plurality of uplink channels, and at least one uplink signal can be obtained on the basis of the remaining channels from among the plurality of uplink channels and the first PUCCH.

TERMINAL AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS (17890658)

Main Inventor

Kwangwoo HEO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a terminal device that includes a display, NFC circuit, Bluetooth circuit, and a processor. 

• The terminal device can communicate with a remote control device of a display device using NFC technology.
• The processor can send an NFC tagging signal to the remote control device.
• The processor can also send a request to the display device, asking it to establish a Bluetooth connection with a selected external device that is already connected to the terminal via Bluetooth.

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal may include a display; a Near Field Communication (NFC) circuit configured to perform NFC communication with a remote control device of a display device; a Bluetooth circuit; and a processor configured to transmit, to the remote control device, an NFC tagging signal, and transmit, to the display device, a request for the display device to establish Bluetooth connection with a selected external device that is Bluetooth-connected to the terminal in response to the NFC tagging signal.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHANNEL SENSING AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR SL DRX (18246752)

Main Inventor

Woosuk KO

Brief explanation

The patent application proposes a method for operating a first device in a wireless communication system. 

• The method involves determining a sensing window and a selection window associated with the data to be transmitted.
• Within the sensing window, the device performs sensing to select a sidelink (SL) resource within the selection window.
• The first device then transmits first sidelink control information (SCI) to a second device through a physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH), based on the selected SL resource.
• Additionally, the first device transmits second SCI and the data to the second device through a physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH), also based on the selected SL resource.

Overall, the proposed method aims to efficiently schedule and transmit data between devices in a wireless communication system using sidelink resources.

Abstract

Proposed is an operation method of a first device () in a wireless communication system. The method may comprise the steps of: determining a sensing window associated with data to be transmitted; determining a selection window associated with the data to be transmitted; on the basis of sensing carried out within the sensing window, selecting a sidelink (SL) resource, within the selection window and a first active time determined on the basis of a SL discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration; on the basis of the SL resource, transmitting first sidelink control information (SCI), for scheduling a physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH), to a second device () through a physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH); and, on the basis of the SL resource, transmitting second SCI and the data to the second device () through the PSSCH.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REEVALUATING AND PREEMPTING MODE2 RESOURCE DURING SL DRX OPERATION IN NR V2X (18249450)

Main Inventor

Woosuk KO

Brief explanation

The patent application proposes a method for operating a first device in a wireless communication system. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

• The method involves starting a timer that measures the duration of the device being turned on.
• Another timer is started simultaneously.
• The device then engages in SL (short latency) communication during a specific active time.

Bullet points explaining the patent/innovation:

• The method introduces a timer to track the on-duration time of the first device.
• By starting a second timer, the method allows for more precise timing and synchronization.
• The use of SL communication during the active time improves the efficiency and speed of wireless communication.
• This innovation can be applied in various wireless communication systems to enhance their performance.
• The method provides a more accurate and efficient way of managing device on-duration and communication timing.

Abstract

Proposed is an operation method of a first device () in a wireless communication system. The method may comprise the steps of: starting a first timer related to an on-duration time; starting a second timer; and performing SL communication during an active time.

DISPLAY DEVICE (18203449)

Main Inventor

Insu SONG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a display device that includes a flexible display panel and a flexible plate at the rear of the display panel. 

• The display device includes a driving module with a flip frame that moves back and forth.
• Wings are attached to the flip frame and the rear of the plate, with pivot shafts in between.
• Wing brackets are connected to the pivot shafts and fixed to the rear of the plate.
• The driving module includes a rotatable lead screw and a moving block that moves on the lead screw.
• The flip frame is fixed to the wings on one side and pivotally connected to the moving block on the other side.

Abstract

A display device is provided. The display device includes: a flexible display panel; a flexible plate disposed at a rear of the display panel and coupled to the display panel; a driving module disposed at a rear of the plate and including a flip frame that linearly reciprocates; wings elongated with a first end fixed to the flip frame and a second end coupled to the rear of the plate, and having pivot shafts disposed adjacent to the first end between the first end and the second end; and wing brackets connected with the pivot shafts and fixed to the rear of the plate, wherein the driving module includes: a rotatable lead screw; and a moving block that moves on the lead screw by rotation of the lead screw, wherein the flip frame has a first side fixed to the wings and a second side pivotally connected to the moving block.

DISPLAY DEVICE (18319353)

Main Inventor

Taewook KIM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a display device with a head and a stand.

• The stand includes a neck that is attached to the rear side of the head.
• The neck extends below the lower side of the head.
• A leg is attached to the neck and extends downward from the head.
• A reinforcing plate is coupled to the leg.
• The reinforcing plate has a first part attached to the leg.
• The reinforcing plate also has a second part that is bent towards the neck and attached to the lower surface of the neck.
• The purpose of the invention is to provide a stable and sturdy stand for the display device.

Abstract

Disclosed is a display device. The display device of the present disclosure may include: a head having a display panel; and a stand for supporting a lower side of the head, wherein the stand may include: a neck which is coupled on a rear side of the head, and a part of which is located below the lower side of the head; a leg which faces the head with respect to the part of the neck, and extends downward from the head; and a reinforcing plate coupled to the leg, wherein the reinforcing plate includes: a first part coupled to the leg; and a second part which is bent toward the part of the neck from the first part, and coupled to a lower surface of the part of the neck.