Seoul, South Korea

Kwang Hoon Sohn

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignees: Yonsei University, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea Electronics Technology Institute. Active years: 2006-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kwang Hoon Sohn. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kwang-hoon-sohn

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6 

% Patents Active = 83.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 68(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2006-2024

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Kwang Hoon Sohn: Innovator in Image Processing Technologies

Introduction

Kwang Hoon Sohn is a prominent inventor based in Seoul, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of image processing and artificial intelligence, holding a total of 6 patents. His work focuses on advanced techniques for object recognition and image transformation.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is an "Apparatus for performing cylindrical convolutional neural network operation and apparatus and method for object recognition and viewpoint estimation using the same." This invention utilizes a cylindrical convolutional network to recognize objects in images and determine their viewpoints. The network performs convolution operations while sliding the input image in the direction of rotation of the cylindrical kernel, extracting view-specific feature vectors to identify and recognize objects.

Another notable patent is the "Method and device for transforming 2D image into 3D." This invention includes a device that stores a word-depth gradient dictionary and processes color patches from input images. It transforms these patches into SIFT descriptor forms, searches for matching words in the dictionary, and generates depth maps based on the obtained depth gradient information.

Career Highlights

Kwang Hoon Sohn has worked with esteemed institutions such as Yonsei University and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop innovative technologies that push the boundaries of image processing.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Suk Hee Cho and Kug Jin Yun, contributing to various projects that enhance the capabilities of image recognition and processing technologies.

Conclusion

Kwang Hoon Sohn is a distinguished inventor whose work in image processing and artificial intelligence continues to influence the field. His innovative patents demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology and improving object recognition methods.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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