Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080298688 | Method of classifying colors of color based image code - Provided is a method of classifying colors of a color based image code. The colors of each cell forming the color based image code are classified by sampling a predetermined number of pixels from each cell and then applying a max channel based clustering method, a white balance based color clustering method, a single-linkage algorithm based color classification method, a K-means algorithm based color classification method, or the like. Accordingly, the colors of an image code can be accurately recognized despite of a color distortion due to characteristics of a camera, a printing medium, etc. | 12-04-2008 |
20100246984 | Animated Image Code, Apparatus for Generating/Decoding Animated Image Code, and Method Thereof - Provided is an apparatus for generating/decoding an animated image code, and a method thereof. The animated image code frame includes an image code frame which is divided into code cells expressing minimum unit data, and in which the minimum unit data is expressed in an area located inside the code cells and is formed by combining one or more color, gradation, and patterns; and a design layer which is formed by combining color or gradation used in the image code frame and color or gradation distinguishable on the basis of a threshold value, and which is displayed by overlapping the frame image. Accordingly, by utilizing changes in respective animated frames, an animated image code can be generated and decoded in which motion can be expressed by using a display medium. | 09-30-2010 |
20110110605 | METHOD FOR GENERATING AND REFERENCING PANORAMIC IMAGE AND MOBILE TERMINAL USING THE SAME - A method for generating a panoramic image is provided. The method includes photographing a plurality of images, obtaining contextual information with respect to each of the plurality of photographed images, and generating the plurality of photographed images as one panoramic image based on the obtained contextual information. | 05-12-2011 |
20110113366 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DATA IN TERMINAL HAVING TOUCH SCREEN - An apparatus and a method for processing data of a terminal are provided. The method includes displaying a feature point extracting method selection window for selecting a feature point extracting method for extracting feature point information which specify data according to displayed data, in a Data save mode which saves at least one data displayed on one screen, extracting the feature point information according to the data by using the feature point extracting method selected through the feature point extracting method selection window, and saving at least one feature point information extracted according to the data as group feature point information. | 05-12-2011 |
20110285862 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING WEB CAMERA SERVICE IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method and apparatus for providing a Web camera service in a portable terminal are provided. A method for providing a Web camera service in a portable terminal preferably includes detecting connection with an external device, entering a Web camera mode, setting the kind (type) of an image to be transmitted to the connected external device, and transmitting, to the external device, at least one of a camera image and an image for storage contents according to the set kind. | 11-24-2011 |
20110298940 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING CAMERA FUNCTION IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method and an apparatus for operating a camera function in a portable terminal are provided. State information representing at least one of a direction and a rotation state of the portable terminal is obtained, and at least one of a sequence of reading an image from a camera sensor and an appropriate user interface is determined depending on the state information. Thus, the camera function is performed depending on the determined sequence or user interface. | 12-08-2011 |
20110316970 | METHOD FOR GENERATING AND REFERENCING PANORAMIC IMAGE AND MOBILE TERMINAL USING THE SAME - A method for generating a panoramic image is provided. The method includes photographing a plurality of images, obtaining contextual information with respect to each of the plurality of photographed images, and generating the plurality of photographed images as one panoramic image based on the obtained contextual information. | 12-29-2011 |
20120127192 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DISPLAY - A method and apparatus provide selective display. The method includes acquiring region setting information in a display screen, acquiring a screen configuration element in the display screen, dividing the display screen into at least one region based on the region setting information and the screen configuration element, setting a screen attribute to each of the at least one region divided based on the region setting information and the screen configuration element, and controlling each pixel of the at least one region according to the set screen attribute and displaying information. | 05-24-2012 |
20120173578 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING E-BOOK CONTENTS - A method and apparatus for managing e-book contents. A method for registering content information includes performing a content path setting process to set a path for an access to contents. The method also includes performing a content information setting process to acquire information related to the contents. The method further includes performing a content database searching process to search whether there is a database record similar to the information. The method still further includes performing a content classification code setting process to set a content classification code for the contents if the search result is that the contents are not registered or are stored as an unclassified value. The method also includes performing a content database updating process to update the content classification code in a content database. | 07-05-2012 |
20120270503 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING LOCATION RELATED CONTENTS IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method and apparatus search for a place involving contents stored to a portable terminal. Operations of the portable terminal include receiving contents comprising a device address for short range communication; storing the device address; and searching for a short range communication device which uses the device address. | 10-25-2012 |
20130136361 | Mixed Code, and Method and Apparatus for Generating the Same - A mixed code, and a method and apparatus for encoding the same are provided. The mixed code includes a first code image region storing a first code image obtained by encoding first information using color, shading, or a combination thereof, and a second code image region storing a second code image obtained by encoding second information using color, shading, or a combination thereof. The first code image and/or the second code image includes the results of encoding interpretation information, construction information, error control information, and code direction information. The mixed code is made by adjusting the difference in color and brightness between the first and second code images to a predetermined level and combining these images. | 05-30-2013 |
20130148888 | Mixed Code, and Method and Apparatus for Generating the Same - A mixed code, and a method and apparatus for encoding the same are provided. The mixed code includes a first code image region storing a first code image obtained by encoding first information using color, shading, or a combination thereof, and a second code image region storing a second code image obtained by encoding second information using color, shading, or a combination thereof. The first code image and/or the second code image includes the results of encoding interpretation information, construction information, error control information, and code direction information. The mixed code is made by adjusting the difference in color and brightness between the first and second code images to a predetermined level and combining these images. | 06-13-2013 |
20130221105 | Mixed Code, and Method and Apparatus for Generating the Same - A mixed code, and a method and apparatus for encoding the same are provided. The mixed code includes a first code image region storing a first code image obtained by encoding first information using color, shading, or a combination thereof, and a second code image region storing a second code image obtained by encoding second information using color, shading, or a combination thereof. The first code image and/or the second code image includes the results of encoding interpretation information, construction information, error control information, and code direction information. The mixed code is made by adjusting the difference in color and brightness between the first and second code images to a predetermined level and combining these images. | 08-29-2013 |
20130230241 | Animated Image Code, Apparatus for Generating/Decoding Animated Image Code, and Method Thereof - An apparatus for generating/decoding an animated image code, and a method thereof. The animated image code frame includes an image code frame which is divided into code cells expressing minimum unit data, and in which the minimum unit data is expressed in an area located inside the code cells and is formed by combining one or more color, gradation, and patterns; and a design layer which is formed by combining color or gradation used in the image code frame and color or gradation distinguishable on the basis of a threshold value, and which is displayed by overlapping the frame image. By utilizing changes in respective animated frames, an animated image code can be generated and decoded in which motion can be expressed by using a display medium. | 09-05-2013 |
20140098257 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING CAMERA FUNCTION IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method and an apparatus for operating a camera function in a portable terminal are provided. State information representing at least one of a direction and a rotation state of the portable terminal is obtained, and at least one of a sequence of reading an image from a camera sensor and an appropriate user interface is determined depending on the state information. Thus, the camera function is performed depending on the determined sequence or user interface. | 04-10-2014 |
20140119647 | Method and Apparatus for Decoding Mixed Code - Provided are a method and apparatus for decoding a mixed code that is a combination of first and second code images. In the method, a mixed code image is obtained by receiving the original image having the mixed code image and removing noise from the original image. Next, the colors, shades, and brightnesses of pixels of the mixed code image are categorized into groups based on a predetermined threshold, the mixed code image is divided into first and second code images, and first and second information are extracted by decoding the first and second code images, respectively. The first and second code images can be effectively decoded by decoding interpretation information, construction information, error control information, and code direction information stored in the first and/or second code images. | 05-01-2014 |
20140232727 | METHOD FOR GENERATING WRITING DATA AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - An apparatus and a method for generating writing data by obtaining data generation information in an electronic device are provided. A method for inputting data in the electronic device includes displaying an attribute of the writing data by detecting a first input, checking a type of the writing data by detecting a second input, and determining output writing data, and displaying the output writing data according to the attribute of the writing data. The attribute of the writing data includes at least one of a position of the writing data to generate, a length, an angle, or a vertex of a line of the writing data. | 08-21-2014 |
20140267592 | METHOD FOR CAPTURING IMAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - A method for processing an image using an electronic device is provided. The method includes displaying at least one first object and a first image associated with the at least one first object at a first position on a display unit connected to the electronic device, the at least one first object including information representing a direction of the electronic device, displaying at least one second object and a second image associated with the at least one second object at a second position on the display unit, and capturing at least a portion of the second image when the at least one first object is located within a distance from the at least one second object. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282059 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A method for operating an electronic device is provided. In the method, an electronic cover is connected. Configuration information of the electronic cover is obtained. A User Interface (UI) corresponding to the configuration information is set. Various other embodiments are also possible. | 09-18-2014 |
20140314391 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING IMAGE COMBINED WITH PLAYING AUDIO IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for generating an image combined with audio, and image display and audio output includes displaying an image, when a first image object within the image is selected, outputting a first audio object corresponding to the first image object and, when a second image object within the image is selected, outputting a second audio object corresponding to the second image object. | 10-23-2014 |
20140346936 | PROTECTION COVER - Disclosed is a protection cover for protecting an electronic device, including: a base; and a conductor formed at least a portion of the base. In some embodiments, the conductor may be located to be spaced apart from a display unit of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the base may be formed of a transparent or semitransparent flexible film or plastic. In some embodiments, the conductor is applied, coupled, or attached to the base. In some embodiments, the base has at least one convex part, and the conductor may be formed at a portion of the convex part facing the electronic device. | 11-27-2014 |
20150020190 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING CONTENTS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an output module, a sensing module, and a processor. The output module is configured to output contents. The sensing module is configured to obtain at least one of user information and environment information. The processor is configured to control an operation of the electronic device in response to at least one of the user information and the environment information depending on an attribute of the contents. | 01-15-2015 |