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Busan, South Korea

Bong Soon Kang

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Image Processing. Top assignees: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd., Dong-A University Research Foundation for Industry-Academy Cooperation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2006-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Bong Soon Kang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/bong-soon-kang

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 13.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.8

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 36(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 7,950 
 
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 38 
 
Dong-A University Research Foundation for Industry-Academy Cooperation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 138,671 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2006-2015

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Areas of Expertise:
Color Interpolation
Edge Area Estimation
Visibility Enhancement
Auto White Balance
Image Sharpness
Red-Eye Removal
2D Image Segmentation
Pixel Grouping
Ringing Noise Removal
Color Noise Reduction
Auto Exposure Control
Color Temperature Calculation
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9092881 - Color interpolation apparatus (2015-07-28),
2. 8693777 - Apparatus and method for estimating edge areas of digital image (2014-04-08),
3. 8666151 - Apparatus and method for enhancing visibility of color image (2014-03-04),
4. 8614750 - Apparatus and method for auto white balance control considering the effect of single tone image (2013-12-24),
5. 8606034 - Apparatus for improving sharpness of image (2013-12-10),
6. 8515169 - Apparatus and method for removing red-eye in a two-dimensional (2D) image (2013-08-20),
7. 8306320 - 2D image segmentation apparatus and method, and apparatus and method for removing red-eye in the image (2012-11-06),
8. 8275202 - Method of grouping pixels in 2D digital image (2012-09-25),
9. 8145014 - Apparatus and method of removing color noise of digital image (2012-03-27),
10. 8145009 - Apparatus for removing ringing noise and apparatus for removing noise (2012-03-27),
11. 8131084 - Apparatus for improving sharpness of image (2012-03-06),
12. 8115829 - Apparatus and method for controlling auto exposure (2012-02-14),
13. 8111301 - Method of performing auto white balance in YCbCr color space (2012-02-07),
14. 7668452 - Apparatus for automatically controlling exposure of image sensor (2010-02-23),
15. 7019789 - Apparatus and method for calculating color temperature (2006-03-28),

Title: Innovations of Bong Soon Kang

Introduction

Bong Soon Kang is a notable inventor based in Busan, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of digital imaging technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on enhancing image processing techniques, particularly in color interpolation and edge detection.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a color interpolation apparatus. This apparatus includes a threshold value determining unit that calculates a luminance value of each area based on each pixel of a Bayer pattern image. It determines edge determining threshold values and calculates pixel value variations in multiple directions. Another significant patent is an apparatus and method for estimating edge areas of a digital image. This invention prevents an edge sharpening algorithm from being applied to non-edge areas, allowing for accurate determination of pixel classifications.

Career Highlights

Bong Soon Kang has worked with prominent organizations such as Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. and the Dong-a University Research Foundation for Industry-Academy Cooperation. His experience in these institutions has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in digital imaging.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Won Tae Choi and Won Woo Jang. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of technology in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Bong Soon Kang's contributions to digital imaging technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing the field. His work continues to influence the way digital images are processed and understood.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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