Patents by Inventor Dongil Son

Dongil Son 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: 11798246
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a camera, a display, and a processor configured to obtain a first image including one or more external objects by using the camera, display to output a three-dimensional (3D) object generated based on attributes related to a face among the one or more external objects using the display, receive a selection of at least one graphic attribute from a plurality of graphic attributes which can be applied to the 3D object, generate a 3D avatar for the face based on the at least one graphic attribute, and generate a second image including at least one object reflecting a predetermined facial expression or motion using the 3D avatar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wooyong Lee, Yonggyoo Kim, Byunghyun Min, Dongil Son, Chanhee Yoon, Kihuk Lee, Cheolho Cheong
  • Patent number: 11800632
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a first plate, a second plate facing away from the first plate, and a side member surrounding a space between the first plate and the second plate, a middle plate disposed in the space between the first plate and the second plate in parallel with the second plate, a first Printed Circuit Board (PCB) disposed in a space between the second plate and the middle plate, a first electronic component mounted on the first PCB between the first PCB and the middle plate, a first heat transfer structure disposed between the first electronic component and the middle plate, a second electronic component including a first surface disposed in the space and spaced apart from the first PCB, a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a side face substantially perpendicular to the first surface or the second surface, and a second heat transfer structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yonghwa Kim, Min Park, Dongil Son, Hyunwoo Sim, Jaedeok Lim, Chunghyo Jung, Seungbum Choi
  • Patent number: 11784395
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a front surface, a rear surface, and a side surface which at least partially surrounds a space between the front surface and the rear surface, a first antenna disposed in the space, a second antenna disposed substantially in parallel with the rear surface in the space and formed in a coil shape, a conductor spaced a predetermined distance apart from a partial region of the second antenna substantially in parallel therewith and at least partially overlapping the partial region, a sensor electrically connected to the conductor, a communication circuit electrically connected to the first antenna, and a processor electrically connected to the sensor and the communication circuit, and the processor is configured to acquire a capacitance value related to the conductor, and reduce an intensity of a signal outputted through the first antenna according to the acquired capacitance value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyunsoo Kim, Gaeun Lee, Dongil Son
  • Publication number: 20230315159
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a first housing; a second housing, wherein at least one of the first housing and the second housing is configured to be movable relative to the other one of the first housing and the second housing; a display including a screen which is expandable or retractable, wherein a size of a part of the screen visually exposed to an outside changes as at least one of the first housing and the second housing is moved; an antenna disposed in a partial area of the first housing; a camera disposed in a partial area of the second housing; a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to: obtain information on a first position between the antenna and an anchor; obtain information on a position change between the antenna and the camera; and estimate information on a second position between the camera and the anchor based on the information on the first position and the information on the position change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Duhoon JUNG, Dongil SON
  • Publication number: 20230291090
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a first circuit board including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; a second circuit board including a third surface facing the first direction and a fourth surface facing the second direction; an interposer disposed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board; an antenna disposed at the first surface of the first circuit board; a first electronic component disposed on the second surface of the first circuit board and electrically connected with the antenna; and a thermal interface material (TIM) disposed between the second surface of the first circuit board and the third surface of the second circuit board and contacting a surface of the first electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Jongwon LEE, Dongil SON
  • Patent number: 11749879
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device comprising a housing, a display, an antenna structure and at least one wireless communication circuit. The at least one wireless communication circuit is configured so as to transmit and/or receive a signal having a frequency between 3 GHz and 100 GHz, and may be configured so as to transmit and/or receive, in a first operation, a first signal having a first frequency by using not all but at least one conductive plate among a plurality of first conductive plates and a plurality of second conductive plates, and transmit and/or receive, in a second operation, a second signal having a second frequency differing from the first frequency by using not all but at least one conductive plate among the plurality of second conductive plates and the plurality of first conductive plates. In addition, various embodiments are possible as identified in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dongil Son
  • Publication number: 20230259169
    Abstract: An electronic device, according to various embodiments, comprises: a first housing; a second housing movable with respect to the first housing; a motor configured to move the second housing to be retracted and/or drawn out with respect to the first housing; a display having a display area having a size that can be changed according to the movement of the second housing; and a processor operatively connected to the motor and the display. The processor may be configured to: detect an occurrence of an event related to at least one external electronic device connected to the electronic device; determine whether the event satisfies a specified condition for changing the size of the display area; and in response to the event satisfying the specified condition, control the motor to move the second housing to change the size of the display area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Seungbo SHIM, Junghyung KIM, Hankon KIM, Daehee PARK, Junkyu PARK, Dongil SON, Jaehoon SONG, Duhoon JUNG, Myungkyoon CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20230259268
    Abstract: An electronic device and method in the same are disclosed. The electronic device includes a first and second housing, the second movable relative to the first, a flexible display having an exposure area configurable into a first size and a larger, second size, at least one sensor, and a processor. The processor implements the method, including: when detecting that the device is disposed in the first state, displaying a first content, based on detecting a first input, displaying a user interface (UI0 with the first content, based on detecting a second input to the UI, cancelling display of the UI, based on detecting a switch from the first state to the second state, maintaining display of the first content in a first area of the exposure area and displaying a second content in a second area of the exposure area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Jaebong CHUN, Dongil SON, Hyuncheol JIN, Hyoseok NA, Gun LIM, Chihyun CHO, Hochul HWANG
  • Publication number: 20230245608
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing movable with respect to the first housing, a motor for moving the second housing to be inserted and/or withdrawn with respect to the first housing, a display for displaying a display area having a size changeable according to the movement of the second housing, and a processor operatively connected to the display and the motor and being configured to identify whether a maintenance mode in which the size of the display area is maintained in a determined size is activated, control the motor to move the second housing according to the state of the electronic device corresponding to the deactivation of the maintenance mode, and maintain the size of the display area to be the determined size corresponding to the activation of the maintenance mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Daehee PARK, Junghyung KIM, Hankon KIM, Junkyu PARK, Dongil SON, Jaehoon SONG, Seungbo SHIM, Duhoon JUNG, Myungkyoon CHUNG
  • Patent number: 11700324
    Abstract: According to an embodiment disclosed in the specification, an electronic device comprises a battery disposed inside the electronic device; a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed inside the electronic device; at least one electronic component disposed on the PCB; and a first buck converter having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is routed to the battery; and a second buck converter having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is selectively electrically connected to the second end of the first buck converter, and the second end is routed to the at least one electronic component, and wherein the first buck converter and the second buck converter are configured to boost a voltage provided from the battery through an electrical path formed from the battery by the first end of the first buck converter, and the second end of the first buck converter, the first end of the second buck converter and the second end of the second buck converter to the at least one electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Junghoon Park, Hyunseok Kim, Hoyeong Lim, Seunggoo Kang, Moonki Yeo, Seungbo Shim, Yongseung Yi, Dongil Son
  • Publication number: 20230187849
    Abstract: An electronic device having antennas is provided. The electronic device includes a housing at least partially comprising a conductive part, an antenna module disposed in an inner space and comprising a substrate disposed in the inner space, an array antenna disposed on the substrate and supporting a first communication mode, and two or more antennas disposed on the substrate and supporting a second communication mode, a first wireless communication circuit disposed in the inner space and configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal of the first communication mode by means of the array antenna, a second wireless communication circuit disposed in the inner space and configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal of the second communication mode by means of the two or more antennas, and at least one processor electrically connected to the first wireless communication circuit and second wireless communication circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Jaehoon SONG, Seunghan SEO, Youngjin KANG, Seokwon KIM, Dongyeon KIM, Dongil SON
  • Patent number: 11677132
    Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna module including a circuit board, a communication circuit disposed on one surface of the circuit board, one or more antenna elements electrically connected to the communication circuit and arranged in at least a part of the circuit board, and a connection circuit board which includes an at least partially covered opening and is disposed on the one surface of the circuit board such that the communication circuit is disposed in an inner space of the connection circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventors: Jongwon Lee, Dongil Son
  • Publication number: 20230170948
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device may be configured to identify multiple beams is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Janghoon HAN, Dongil SON, Yeonwoo KIM, Sunmin HWANG
  • Publication number: 20230144645
    Abstract: An accessory device detachably attachable to an electronic device comprising a housing which is expandable to define an expanded area of the housing, and a display module which is expandable, together with the housing, to define an expanded area of the display module, and the accessory device may comprise a main body configured to be mounted to the expanded area of the housing, the main body comprising a mounting surface, and a coupling unit which detachably attaches the accessory device to the electronic device, wherein the main body which is attached to the housing which is expanded, may disposes the mounting surface to support the expanded area of the housing together with the expanded area of the display module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Daeyoung NOH, Hankon KIM, Dongil SON
  • Publication number: 20230145636
    Abstract: A disclosed electronic device includes a wireless communication circuit and a plurality of antenna elements. Each of the plurality of antenna elements may include: a first feeder arranged at a first point on a first virtual line, a second feeder arranged at a second point on a second virtual line perpendicular to the first virtual line, and a third feeder arranged at a third point on a third virtual line. The first, second, and third feeders may be connected to the wireless communication unit via first, second, and third electrical paths, respectively. The device may further include a switch arranged on the first electrical path, the second electrical path, and the third electrical path, and configured to electrically connect or disconnect the first feeder, the second feeder, and the third feeder to the wireless communication circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Seunghan SEO, Jaehoon SONG, Yunbum LEE, Janghoon HAN, Dongil SON
  • Patent number: 11647106
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed herein, including a housing having an inner space; a display disposed in the inner space and visible from an exterior, the display further including: a display panel having a first opening, at least one additional layer stacked under the display panel and having a second opening larger than the first opening, and a camera disposed in the inner space under the at least one additional layer, facing the second opening, and including: a lens housing, a plurality of lenses supported by the lens housing including a first lens closest to the display panel, and at least one image sensor, wherein the first lens either corresponds to an upper surface of the lens housing or at least partially protrudes from the upper surface of the lens housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyunwoo Sim, Hyunchang Shin, Byengsang Jung, Seunggoo Kang, Dongil Son, Songhee Jung
  • Publication number: 20230126224
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Wonhyung HEO, Taeho KIM, Dongil SON, Choongsun SHIM, Sanghyun HAN
  • Publication number: 20230131461
    Abstract: An electronic device include a microphone, a wireless charging circuit, a wireless communication circuit, and processor electrically connected with the microphone, the wireless charging circuit, and the wireless communication circuit. The processor acquires first information corresponding to an ambient sound of the electronic device through the microphone, acquires second information related to a sleep of a user from a wearable device through the wireless communication circuit, the wearable device being connected with the electronic device through wireless communication, and, when wireless charging is performed by using the wireless charging circuit, adjusts a charging voltage of the wireless charging, based on at least one of the first information or the second information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Jooyeol RYU, Aram Kim, Yeonsoo Kim, Myeongkyun Baek, Dongil Son, Changgeun Oh, Minho Lee, Jaehyuk Cho
  • Publication number: 20230119719
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first millimeter wave (mmWave) antenna module including a first array antenna, an intermediate frequency (IF) circuit electrically connected to the first mmWave antenna module through a first path, an ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna disposed to be adjacent to the first path, a UWB circuit electrically connected to the UWB antenna, and at least one processor electrically connected to the IF circuit and the UWB circuit, wherein the at least one processor controls the IF circuit to provide a signal of a first frequency band to the first mmWave antenna module, controls the UWB circuit to acquire, through the UWB antenna, a signal of a second frequency band partially overlapping the first frequency band, and may deactivate the UWB antenna or stop communication using the first mmWave antenna module according to whether a specified condition associated with the UWB antenna is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Youngjin KANG, Dongil SON, Jaehoon SONG, Ungryeol LEE
  • Publication number: 20230079189
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device comprising a flexible display includes a first area and a second area extending from the first area, a motor module configured to move at least a part of the second area according to a driving state in the first state and the second state, and a processor electrically connected to the flexible display and the motor module. The processor identifies a characteristic value related to the motor module when being changed from the first state to the second state and controls the motor module such that an area exposed to the outside of the electronic device among the second area is changed based on the identified characteristic value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Hankon KIM, Junghyung KIM, Daehee PARK, Junkyu PARK, Dongil SON, Jaehoon SONG, Seungbo SHIM, Duhoon JUNG, Myungkyoon CHUNG