Patents by Inventor Dongguk KANG
Dongguk KANG 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).
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Patent number: 10120418Abstract: A portable keyboard is disclosed, by which portability can be enhanced with a simple configuration. The present invention includes a plurality of key assemblies, a body part and a flexible connecting member. When the portable keyboard is carried, a plurality of the key assemblies are rolled up around an outer circumference of the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is folded. When the portable keyboard is used, a plurality of the key assemblies are unfolded by being rolled down centering on the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seungjin Lee, Keetae Kim, Dongguk Kang, Hojung Lee
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Publication number: 20160320807Abstract: A portable keyboard is disclosed, by which portability can be enhanced with a simple configuration. The present invention includes a plurality of key assemblies, a body part and a flexible connecting member. When the portable keyboard is carried, a plurality of the key assemblies are rolled up around an outer circumference of the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is folded. When the portable keyboard is used, a plurality of the key assemblies are unfolded by being rolled down centering on the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is unfolded.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Seungjin LEE, Keetae KIM, Dongguk KANG, Hojung LEE
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Patent number: 9442578Abstract: A capacitive type stylus is provided. The stylus includes a body made of a conductive material, the body being configured to be elastically deformed and, once deformed, to maintain a deformed shape until deformed again, a cover configured to cover at least a portion of the body and a pen tip connected to a first end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Hyunseok Oh, Myungsun Kim, Hyungmo Koo, Dongguk Kang, Yonghyun Lee
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Patent number: 9411381Abstract: A portable keyboard is disclosed, by which portability can be enhanced with a simple configuration. The present invention includes a plurality of key assemblies, a body part and a flexible connecting member. When the portable keyboard is carried, a plurality of the key assemblies are rolled up around an outer circumference of the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is folded. When the portable keyboard is used, a plurality of the key assemblies are unfolded by being rolled down centering on the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seungjin Lee, Keetae Kim, Dongguk Kang, Hojung Lee
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Patent number: 9173306Abstract: A mobile terminal includes first and second bodies rotatably coupled to each other, first and second display units formed on the first and second bodies, respectively, and a moving unit configured to allow the first and second bodies to rotate relative to each other between a folded configuration that one surfaces of the first and second bodies are overlaid by each other and an unfolded configuration that the first and second bodies are unfolded from each other, wherein the first and second display units are disposed on the other surfaces of the first and second bodies, respectively, to be externally exposed in the folded configuration, and wherein at least one of the first and second bodies relatively rotates with a rotation center thereof being moved by the moving unit such that the first and second display units form an obtuse angle with each other in the unfolded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Seunggeun Lim, Kyuho Lee, Dongguk Kang
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Patent number: 9170659Abstract: The present disclose provides a mobile terminal, including a terminal body having a front surface and a rear surface, a front display unit disposed on the front surface and configured to output visual information thereon, and a rear input unit disposed on the rear surface and configured to be manipulated to input a control command, wherein the rear input unit includes a frame installed on a case of the terminal body to be manipulated in a pressing manner, and having a mounting portion, and a rear display mounted onto the mounting portion, and configured to output visual information toward the rear surface, the visual information being related to an event generated in the mobile terminal.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Hyunjoong Kim, Dongguk Kang, Chulbae Lee, Byunghwa Lee, Choonghwan Shin
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Publication number: 20150198982Abstract: A portable keyboard is disclosed, by which portability can be enhanced with a simple configuration. The present invention includes a plurality of key assemblies, a body part and a flexible connecting member. When the portable keyboard is carried, a plurality of the key assemblies are rolled up around an outer circumference of the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is folded. When the portable keyboard is used, a plurality of the key assemblies are unfolded by being rolled down centering on the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is unfolded.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Seungjin LEE, Keetae Kim, Dongguk Kang, Hojung Lee
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Patent number: 9083104Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a terminal body having a case that forms an exterior of the terminal body and a slot portion formed in the case, a socket mounted in the terminal body, the socket being configured to receive an external device through the slot portion, a slide door arranged behind the slot portion, the slide door being configured to slide to expose and cover the socket and a first spring coupled to one side of the slide door. When the external device is connected to the socket, the external device maintains the slide door in an open position and, when the external device is removed from the socket, the first spring provides a restorative force to move the slide door into a closed position covering the socket.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Wansub Kim, Myungsun Kim, Dongguk Kang, Sukho Hong
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Patent number: 9019694Abstract: A portable keyboard is disclosed, by which portability can be enhanced with a simple configuration. The present invention includes a plurality of key assemblies, a body part and a flexible connecting member. When the portable keyboard is carried, a plurality of the key assemblies are rolled up around an outer circumference of the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is folded. When the portable keyboard is used, a plurality of the key assemblies are unfolded by being rolled down centering on the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seungjin Lee, Keetae Kim, Dongguk Kang, Hojung Lee
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Patent number: 8965466Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pouch for a mobile terminal and a mobile terminal having the same. The pouch includes a base defining a space for receiving at least part of a terminal body therein, a slide unit disposed within the base, and relatively slidable with respect to the base along a lengthwise direction of the terminal body, the slide unit supporting the terminal body, an elastic unit disposed between the base and the slide unit to apply an elastic force, a guide unit configured to guide the relative sliding of the slide unit, and a locking unit configured to lock and unlock the slide unit at and from a preset position of the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seokhwan Oh, Dongguk Kang, Jongbeom Han, Zhimin Choo, Jongseok Park, Minsoo Kim
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Publication number: 20140347330Abstract: The present disclose provides a mobile terminal, including a terminal body having a front surface and a rear surface, a front display unit disposed on the front surface and configured to output visual information thereon, and a rear input unit disposed on the rear surface and configured to be manipulated to input a control command, wherein the rear input unit includes a frame installed on a case of the terminal body to be manipulated in a pressing manner, and having a mounting portion, and a rear display mounted onto the mounting portion, and configured to output visual information toward the rear surface, the visual information being related to an event generated in the mobile terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: LG ELECTRONIC INC.Inventors: Hyunjoong KIM, Dongguk Kang, Chulbae LEE, Byunghwa LEE, Choonghwan SHIN
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Patent number: 8885333Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a terminal body, a case defining an appearance of the terminal body, the case formed of a non-metal, and a metal frame formed of a metal, at least part of the metal frame extending through the case from inside to outside of the terminal body so as to be externally exposed, wherein the case and the metal frame are integrally formed with each other. Accordingly, a specific pattern can be realized at the appearance of the terminal body to arouse distinctive attraction to the appearance, thereby providing a terminal with such attractive appearance.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seunggeun Lim, Kyuho Lee, Dongguk Kang, Zhimin Choo
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Publication number: 20140035884Abstract: A capacitive type stylus is provided. The stylus includes a body made of a conductive material, the body being configured to be elastically deformed and, once deformed, to maintain a deformed shape until deformed again, a cover configured to cover at least a portion of the body and a pen tip connected to a first end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunseok OH, Myungsun KIM, Hyungmo KOO, Dongguk KANG, Yonghyun LEE
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Patent number: 8626252Abstract: An input unit for an electronic device comprising a body, a first switch adjacent a first location of the body, a second switch adjacent a second location of the body, and a third switch adjacent a third location of the body. When the body moves in a first direction to a first position, the third switch generates a signal to activate a first operational mode and the first and second switches generate signals to perform first and second functions when the body moves in a second direction different from the first direction. When the body moves in the first direction to a second position, the third switch generates a signal to activate a second operational mode and the first and second switches generate signals to perform third and fourth functions when the body moves in the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Eunjung Kim, Zhimin Choo, Jaeeon Lee, Dongguk Kang, Seunggeun Lim
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Publication number: 20130303007Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a terminal body having a case that forms an exterior of the terminal body and a slot portion formed in the case, a socket mounted in the terminal body, the socket being configured to receive an external device through the slot portion, a slide door arranged behind the slot portion, the slide door being configured to slide to expose and cover the socket and a first spring coupled to one side of the slide door. When the external device is connected to the socket, the external device maintains the slide door in an open position and, when the external device is removed from the socket, the first spring provides a restorative force to move the slide door into a closed position covering the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Wansub KIM, Myungsun KIM, Dongguk KANG, Sukho HONG
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Publication number: 20130107438Abstract: A portable keyboard is disclosed, by which portability can be enhanced with a simple configuration. The present invention includes a plurality of key assemblies, a body part and a flexible connecting member. When the portable keyboard is carried, a plurality of the key assemblies are rolled up around an outer circumference of the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is folded. When the portable keyboard is used, a plurality of the key assemblies are unfolded by being rolled down centering on the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is unfolded.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: Seungjin LEE, Keetae Kim, Dongguk Kang, Hojung Lee
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Publication number: 20130040711Abstract: An input unit for an electronic device comprising a body, a first switch adjacent a first location of the body, a second switch adjacent a second location of the body, and a third switch adjacent a third location of the body. When the body moves in a first direction to a first position, the third switch generates a signal to activate a first operational mode and the first and second switches generate signals to perform first and second functions when the body moves in a second direction different from the first direction. When the body moves in the first direction to a second position, the third switch generates a signal to activate a second operational mode and the first and second switches generate signals to perform third and fourth functions when the body moves in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Eunjung KIM, Zhimin CHOO, Jaeeon LEE, Dongguk KANG, Seunggeun LIM
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Publication number: 20130027892Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a terminal body, a case defining an appearance of the terminal body, the case formed of a non-metal, and a metal frame formed of a metal, at least part of the metal frame extending through the case from inside to outside of the terminal body so as to be externally exposed, wherein the case and the metal frame are integrally formed with each other. Accordingly, a specific pattern can be realized at the appearance of the terminal body to arouse distinctive attraction to the appearance, thereby providing a terminal with such attractive appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Seunggeun LIM, Kyuho LEE, Dongguk KANG, Zhimin CHOO