Patents by Inventor Chang Wook YOON

Chang Wook YOON has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9065488
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for data communication in wireless power transmission are provided. A wireless power transmitter includes a resonance antenna configured to wirelessly transmit a power to a wireless power receiver, and receive a signal from the wireless power receiver, the signal including a sub-carrier. The wireless power transmitter further includes a controller configured to receive the signal from the resonance antenna, and receive data from the wireless power receiver based on the sub-carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Eun Seok Park, Young Ho Ryu, Young Tack Hong, Jin Sung Choi, Chang Wook Yoon, Jong Won Yu, Wang Sang Lee, Hyeong Seok Jang
  • Patent number: 9030052
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of using near field communication (NFC) and wireless power transmission (WPT) are provided. A power receiving apparatus includes a resonator configured to receive a power and to output the power. The power receiving apparatus further includes a near field communication (NFC) receiver configured to perform wireless communication using the power output by the resonator. The power receiving apparatus further includes a wireless power transmission (WPT) receiver configured to supply a voltage using the power output by the resonator. The power receiving apparatus further includes a connecting unit configured to selectively connect the resonator to either the NFC receiver or the WPT receiver. The power receiving apparatus further includes a mode selector configured to control the connecting unit to selectively connect the resonator to either the NFC receiver or the WPT receiver based on the power output by the resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Eun Seok Park, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi, Young-tack Hong
  • Patent number: 9000620
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for distributing wireless power in a wireless power transmission system. According to a general aspect, a source device that distributes a wireless power in a wireless power transmission system may include: a matching circuit searching unit configured to determine information associated with a matching circuit of a source device based on one or more target devices and the amount of power to be distributed to the one or more of the target devices; and a matching circuit modifying unit configured to modify the shape of the matching circuit of the source device to correspond to the determined information associated with the matching circuit of the source device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Young Kim, Eun Seok Park, Young Ho Ryu, Sang Wook Kwon, Yun Kwon Park, Young Tack Hong, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Jin Sung Choi, Chang Wook Yoon
  • Patent number: 8971399
    Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting a high efficiency variable power includes a pulse generating unit configured to generate a pulse signal comprising a pulse having a duration corresponding to an amount of power transmitted; a pulse stream generating unit configured to convert the pulse signal to a pulse stream having pulse shape corresponding to the duration of the pulse and data to be transmitted; and a high frequency modulating unit configured to output a variable power by modulating a high frequency signal having a constant amplitude on a time axis by repeatedly outputting and not outputting the high frequency signal based on the pulse stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Wook Kwon, Jin Sung Choi, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Eun Seok Park, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Young Tack Hong
  • Publication number: 20140307902
    Abstract: A hearing apparatus includes a coil and a coil operation mode selector configured to select either a first coil operation mode for communicating with a wireless communication terminal, or a second coil operation mode for wirelessly charging a battery of the hearing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun Seo Ku, Jong Jin Kim, Jun Whon Uhm, Chang Wook Yoon, Dong Wook Kim, Jun Il Sohn, Jong Min Choi, Jong Hee Han
  • Publication number: 20140265614
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission apparatus includes a resonance unit including resonators and configured to form a magnetic resonant coupling with another resonator, and a feeding unit configured to transmit alternating current (AC) power to one of the resonators. The wireless power transmission apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine a value of a capacitor connected to one of the resonators, based on a magnitude of a magnetic field formed by the resonance unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki Young KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Young Ho RYU, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Publication number: 20140203895
    Abstract: A resonator having increased isolation includes a first resonator having first characteristics, and configured to resonate with another resonator having the first characteristics; and a second resonator having second characteristics, and configured to resonate with another resonator having the second characteristics; wherein the resonator has an arrangement and a structure that minimizes a coupling between the first resonator and the second resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Park, Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Byoung Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20140204860
    Abstract: A reception (RX) node using mutual resonance includes a target resonator configured to receive power via mutual resonance with a source resonator; a controller configured to wake up in response to the received power, determine a point in time at which the controller woke up to be a point in time at which synchronization with other RX nodes is performed, and generate a data packet, and a sensor configured to wake up in response to the received power, sense information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Byoung Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20140197783
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to transmit power, and transceive data, using mutual resonance, includes a power transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit power to a device, using a power transmission frequency as a resonant frequency. The apparatus further includes a communication unit configured to transceive data to and from the device, using a communication frequency as a resonant frequency. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine a charging state of the device based on the data received from the device, and control an amount of the power based on the charging state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Bong Chul KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Jae Hyun PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU, Chang Wook YOON, Byoung Hee LEE
  • Publication number: 20140183967
    Abstract: A resonant apparatus in a wireless power transmission system, includes a main resonant unit configured to form magnetic resonant coupling between the resonant apparatus and a resonator. The resonant apparatus further includes a field guiding resonant unit configured to focus a magnetic field on an internal portion of the main resonant unit, and a field additive resonant unit configured to adjust a magnitude of a magnetic field formed between the main resonant unit and the field guiding resonant unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Ho RYU, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Publication number: 20140152251
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for charge control are provided. The apparatus for charge control may include an integrated direct current-to-direct current (DC/DC) converter configured to step up an output voltage level of a load to be greater than or equal to a supply voltage level set in a power amplifier, and the power amplifier configured to convert a direct current (DC) voltage stepped up by the integrated DC/DC converter into an alternating current (AC) voltage based on a resonant frequency, and to amplify the converted AC voltage. The apparatus for charge control may include a rectification unit configured to convert an AC power received wirelessly into a DC power; and a DC/DC converter configured to step down a voltage level of the DC power to a voltage level required by a load in the receiving mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicants: IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University), SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Young Jin MOON, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU, Chang Sik YOO, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Publication number: 20140152516
    Abstract: A dual antenna for wireless communication transmission (WPT) and near field communication (NFC) includes a loop antenna, and a dual loop antenna disposed at an inside and an outside of the loop antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicants: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Jong Won Yu, Chang Wook Yoon, Wang Sang Lee
  • Patent number: 8730697
    Abstract: A rectifier is provided. The rectifier includes a first rectification unit having an anode connecting to a negative radio frequency (RF) port and a cathode connecting to a positive direct current (DC) port, a second rectification unit having an anode connecting to a positive RF port and a cathode connecting to the positive DC port, a third rectification unit having an anode connecting to a ground and a cathode connecting to the negative RF port, and a fourth rectification unit having an anode connecting to the ground and a cathode connecting to the positive RF port. The first rectification unit includes a plurality of first diodes that are connected in parallel, and the second rectification unit includes a plurality of second diodes that are connected in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Yun Kwon Park, Eun Seok Park, Young Tack Hong, Ki Young Kim, Young Ho Ryu, Nam Yun Kim, Jin Sung Choi, Chang Wook Yoon
  • Publication number: 20140077613
    Abstract: A source device configured to transmit a magnetic field via magnetic resonance with a target device includes a source resonator including a plurality of loop circuits respectively configured to generate different magnetic fields each depending on a length of a corresponding one of the plurality of loop circuits, and a circuit selector configured to select one loop circuit among the plurality of loop circuits based on information associated with the target device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: KeumSu Song, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi
  • Publication number: 20140070624
    Abstract: An apparatus that transmits and receives wireless power, includes a controller configured to determine whether the apparatus is to operate in a power reception mode or a power transmission mode based on a capacity of a battery of the apparatus, and a capacity of a battery of another apparatus. The apparatus further includes a resonator configured to receive power from the other apparatus in response to the apparatus being determined to operate in the power reception mode, and transmit power to the other apparatus in response to the apparatus being determined to operate in the power transmission mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nam Yun KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Chang Wook YOON
  • Publication number: 20140071644
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method to control a resonance frequency of a device subject to wireless power transmission interference. The apparatus and method include supplying power from a printed circuit board (PCB) to an integrated circuit (IC) during exposure to a wireless power transmission environment experiencing mutual resonance. The apparatus and method also include a resonance frequency of the PCB based on a change in the supply of power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Wook YOON, Sang Wook KWON, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK
  • Publication number: 20140021796
    Abstract: A wireless power transmitter includes a source resonator configured to wirelessly transmit power via magnetic coupling with a target resonator; and an impedance adjusting unit configured to adjust an impedance of the source resonator using a plurality of impedance-matching bars located in the source resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keum Su Song, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Eun Seok Park, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi
  • Publication number: 20140015331
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for wireless power reception are provided. A wireless power receiver includes a receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive a power. The wireless power receiver further includes a power consuming unit configured to consume the power, until a voltage applied to a load reaches a predetermined value, so that an amount of a power transferred from the receiving unit to the load is less than or equal to an initial accommodation power amount of the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Seong Joong KIM, Yong Seong ROH, Young Jin MOON, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chang Sik YOO, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Publication number: 20130300206
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for wirelessly receiving power, and an apparatus and a method for wirelessly transmitting power, are provided. A wireless power receiver includes a receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive a power, and a controller configured to control a length of a clock signal based on the power. The wireless power receiver further includes a modulator configured to change an impedance based on the length of the clock signal to perform load modulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Jae Hyun PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU, Chang Wook YOON
  • Publication number: 20130271222
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for balanced power amplification are provided. An amplifier includes a splitter configured to split an input signal into a first input signal and a second input signal that include a 90° phase difference. The amplifier further includes a first power amplifier (PA) configured to amplify the first input signal to generate a first output signal. The amplifier further includes a second PA configured to amplify the second input signal to generate a second output signal. The amplifier further includes a combiner configured to combine the first output signal and the second output signal that include the 90° phase difference to generate an output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicants: SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY Foundation for corporate Collaboration, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Sung CHOI, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Eun Seok PARK, Keum Su SONG, Young Ho RYU, Chang Wook YOON, Youngoo YANG