Patents by Inventor Hee Chul Lee

Hee Chul Lee 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: 8173280
    Abstract: There are provided a nickel oxide film for a bolometer and a manufacturing method thereof, and an infrared detector using the nickel oxide film. The nickel oxide film has properties with a TCR value greater than ?3%/° C., a low noise value, and stable and high reproducibility properties. The nickel oxide film is applicable to manufacturing an infrared detector using a nickel oxide film for a bolometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Hee-Chul Lee, Dong Soo Kim, Yong-Soo Lee
  • Publication number: 20110198744
    Abstract: A land grid array (LGA) package including a substrate having a plurality of lands formed on a first surface of the substrate, a semiconductor chip mounted on a second surface of the substrate, a connection portion connecting the semiconductor chip and the substrate, and a support layer formed on part of a surface of a first land.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Hee-chul Lee, Myung-kee Chung, Kun-dae Yeom
  • Patent number: 7983066
    Abstract: Disclosed is a passive matrix-addressable memory apparatus. The passive matrix-addressable memory apparatus comprises: a plurality of first electrode lines horizontally arranged with respect to each other; a plurality of second electrode lines disposed orthogonal to the plurality of first electrode lines to be horizontally arranged with respect to each other; a memory unit formed between the plurality of first electrode lines and the plurality of second electrode lines, and containing an electrically polarizable material exhibiting hysteresis; and a switch unit. The switch unit comprises: first electrodes of a cantilever structure respectively formed between the memory unit and the plurality of first electrode lines to be electrically connected to the plurality of first electrode lines; and second electrodes electrically connected to the memory unit to be spaced apart from the first electrodes to face the first electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Hee-Chul Lee, Woo-Young Kim, Chi-Ho Hwang, Yong-Soo Lee, Sang-Youl Kim, Du-Youn Ka
  • Patent number: 7765681
    Abstract: A fabrication method of an RF MEMS switch includes forming a signal transmission line having a first signal transmission line and a second signal transmission line electrically separated from each other for transmitting a signal and forming an on/off component for turning on/off the signal transmission line. The forming the on/off component further includes forming a suspension layer, forming a piezoelectric capacitor disposed at the suspension layers, and actuated with a piezoelectric characteristic by receiving an external power, forming a contact electrode disposed at the suspension layers, and electrically separated from the piezoelectric capacitors, and forming a ground line adjacent to the signal transmission line, wherein the ground line is electrically connected to the signal transmission line by a connection line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jae-Yeong Park, Hee-Chul Lee
  • Publication number: 20100167037
    Abstract: There are provided a nickel oxide film for a bolometer and a manufacturing method thereof, and an infrared detector using the nickel oxide film. The nickel oxide film has properties with a TCR value greater than ?3%/° C., a low noise value, and stable and high reproducibility properties. The nickel oxide film is applicable to manufacturing an infrared detector using a nickel oxide film for a bolometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Hee-Chul Lee, Dong Soo Kim, Yong-Soo Lee
  • Publication number: 20100084556
    Abstract: Provided are an optical-infrared composite sensor and a method of fabricating the same. The optical-infrared composite sensor can sense both optical and infrared radiation. The optical-infrared composite sensor includes an infrared sensor formed on a substrate, a silicon cap enveloping the infrared sensor to vacuum-package the infrared sensor, and an optical sensor formed at one side of the silicon cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Hyun-Hwa OH, II-Woong KWON, Hee-Chul LEE, Seong-Deok LEE, Yong-Soo LEE, Won-Hee CHOE, Chi-Ho HWANG, Hyuck-Jun SON
  • Publication number: 20100085453
    Abstract: An image sensing apparatus, particularly, an apparatus for optically combining visible images with far-infrared images is provided in which performing a separate signal processing may not be needed. The image combining apparatus emits light that is sensed by an image sensor, and reflects the light toward the image sensor in response to far-infrared rays being sensed from an object, thereby converting far-infrared information into information that can be sensed by the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Hyun-hwa OH, Chi-ho Hwang, Hee-chul Lee, Seong-deok Lee, Yong-soo Lee, Won-hee Choe, Il-woong Kwon, Hyuck-jun Son
  • Publication number: 20100002489
    Abstract: Disclosed is a passive matrix-addressable memory apparatus. The passive matrix-addressable memory apparatus comprises: a plurality of first electrode lines horizontally arranged with respect to each other; a plurality of second electrode lines disposed orthogonal to the plurality of first electrode lines to be horizontally arranged with respect to each other; a memory unit formed between the plurality of first electrode lines and the plurality of second electrode lines, and containing an electrically polarizable material exhibiting hysteresis; and a switch unit. The switch unit comprises: first electrodes of a cantilever structure respectively formed between the memory unit and the plurality of first electrode lines to be electrically connected to the plurality of first electrode lines; and second electrodes electrically connected to the memory unit to be spaced apart from the first electrodes to face the first electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Hee-Chul Lee, Woo-Young Kim, Chi-Ho Hwang, Yong-Soo Lee, Sang-Youl Kim, Du-Youn Ka
  • Patent number: 7642167
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a SON (Silicon-On-Nothing) MOSFET having a beam structure and an inverter using thereof and the method for fabricating thereof to increase the efficiency and performance of a MOSFET. A method for fabricating the SON MOSFET according to the present invention comprises the steps of (a) patterning a passivation layer on a substrate, (b) doping boron on the substrate, (c) removing the patterned passivation layer, (d) forming the beam structure on the substrate by anisotropical etching on the region not doped with boron of the substrate, (e) depositing an insulating material on the substrate having the beam structure, and (f) deposing an electrode material on the disposed insulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology
    Inventors: Il-Woong Kwon, Yong-Soo Lee, Hee-Chul Lee
  • Publication number: 20090105696
    Abstract: A Nd:YAG laser at a wavelength of 1444 nm for removing fatty tissue is disclosed, which can directly irradiate laser light onto subcutaneous fat and efficiently remove fatty tissue with an adverse reaction on surrounding tissue minimized by using laser light at an oscillating wavelength of 1444 nm which has both a high fat absorptivity and a high water absorptivity among wavelengths that can be oscillated by the Nd:YAG laser. The Nd:YAG laser includes a flash lamp, a Nd:YAG rod, a high reflection mirror, an output coupler, a convergent lens for converging the laser light beam oscillating through the output coupler, an optical fiber for guiding the converged laser beam, and a guide needle for guiding the laser beam from the guide fiber to subcutaneous fat. Both end surfaces of the Nd:YAG rod, an inner surface of the high reflection mirror, and inner and outer surfaces of the output coupler are coated so as to oscillate only the laser beam at the wavelength of 1444 nm through the output coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: LUTRONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hee Chul Lee, Hae Lyung Hwang
  • Patent number: 7456713
    Abstract: Disclosed are an RF MEMS switch and a fabrication method thereof. According to an embodiment the RF MEMS switch is actuated with a low voltage and a low consumption power by using a piezoelectric capacitor actuated by being converted to mechanical energy from electric energy when an electric field is applied to the piezoelectric capacitor. A cap substrate can be formed by using an etching method, a chemical mechanical polishing method, an electroplating method, etc., and the RF MEMS switch has a high reliability and a high yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jae-Yeong Park, Hee-Chul Lee
  • Patent number: 7335884
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bolometer, and more specifically to a compensation circuit for compensating non-uniformity due to the difference of operating temperature between bolometers which exist in bolometer array using semiconductor material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Hee Chul Lee, Chi Ho Hwang, Yong Soo Lee, Sang Gu Kang
  • Publication number: 20070109081
    Abstract: Disclosed are an RF MEMS switch and a fabrication method thereof. According to an embodiment the RF MEMS switch is actuated with a low voltage and a low consumption power by using a piezoelectric capacitor actuated by being converted to mechanical energy from electric energy when an electric field is applied to the piezoelectric capacitor. A cap substrate can be formed by using an etching method, a chemical mechanical polishing method, an electroplating method, etc., and the RF MEMS switch has a high reliability and a high yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Jae-Yeong Park, Hee-Chul Lee
  • Publication number: 20070094864
    Abstract: Disclosed are an RF MEMS switch and a fabrication method thereof. According to an embodiment the RF MEMS switch is actuated with a low voltage and a low consumption power by using a piezoelectric capacitor actuated by being converted to mechanical energy from electric energy when an electric field is applied to the piezoelectric capacitor. A cap substrate can be formed by using an etching method, a chemical mechanical polishing method, an electroplating method, etc., and the RF MEMS switch has a high reliability and a high yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Jae-Yeong Park, Hee-Chul Lee
  • Patent number: 7151425
    Abstract: Disclosed are an RF MEMS switch and a fabrication method thereof. The RF MEMS switch is actuated with a low voltage and a low consumption power by using a piezoelectric capacitor actuated by being converted to mechanical energy from electric energy when an electric field is applied to the piezoelectric capacitor. A cap substrate is formed by using an etching method, a chemical mechanical polishing method, an electroplating method, etc., and the RF MEMS switch has a high reliability and a high yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jae-Yeong Park, Hee-Chul Lee
  • Patent number: 7145141
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an infrared bolometer including a signal bridge used for reading a resistance value varied by infrared heat and removing residual heat of a heat absorbing layer. The infrared bolometer includes a lower substrate having an integrated circuit coated with a protection layer, an upper substrate having an absorbing layer for absorbing infrared rays and a resistor whose resistance value is varied by the infrared heat absorbed by the absorbing layer and spaced apart from the lower substrate by a predetermined distance, a post for mechanically supporting the upper substrate and connecting the upper and lower substrate to each other, and a signal bridge arranged between the lower and upper substrates for transmitting a signal from the resistor of the upper substrate to the lower substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Tae-Sik Kim, Hee Chul Lee
  • Publication number: 20060189086
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a SON (Silicon-On-Nothing) MOSFET having a beam structure and an inverter using thereof and the method for fabricating thereof to increase the efficiency and performance of a MOSFET. A method for fabricating the SON MOSFET according to the present invention comprises the steps of (a) patterning a passivation layer on a substrate, (b) doping boron on the substrate, (c) removing the patterned passivation layer, (d) forming the beam structure on the substrate by anisotropical etching on the region not doped with boron of the substrate, (e) depositing a insulating material on the substrate having the beam structure, and (f) depositing an electrode material on the disposed insulating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Il-Woong Kwon, Yong-Soo Lee, Hee-Chul Lee
  • Publication number: 20060145310
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a low-cost low power-consumed RF power detecting device used as a core component necessary for intelligence, miniaturization and downpricing of a wireless communication system, and a fabrication method thereof. The RF power detecting device according to the present invention comprises: an upper substrate including a signal transmission line for transmitting a predetermined RF signal therethrough; a sensor section for detecting power of the RF signal transmitted through the signal transmission line; and a lower substrate for supporting the sensor section. The method of fabricating the RF power detecting device comprises the steps of: forming a sensor section for detecting power of an RF signal on a lower substrate; patterning a signal transmission line on the underside of an upper substrate; and coupling the upper substrate and the lower substrate to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Jae-Hyoung Park, Hee-Chul Lee
  • Publication number: 20050156694
    Abstract: Disclosed are an RF MEMS switch and a fabrication method thereof. The RF MEMS switch is actuated with a low voltage and a low consumption power by using a piezoelectric capacitor actuated by being converted to mechanical energy from electric energy when an electric field is applied to the piezoelectric capacitor. A cap substrate is formed by using an etching method, a chemical mechanical polishing method, an electroplating method, etc., and the RF MEMS switch has a high reliability and a high yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Jae-Yeong Park, Hee-Chul Lee
  • Patent number: 6815250
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an infrared detector forms a p-n junction by forming a low concentration p type HgCdTe layer, forming a diffusion preventing layer for exposing some upper part of the low concentration p type HgCdTe layer, and by forming a low concentration n type HgCdTe layer by diffusing hydrogen ions and atoms to the low concentration p type HgCdTe layer using hydrogen plasma. The hydrogen ions or atoms are diffused on some of the low concentration p type HgCdTe layer to be a predetermined depth using the hydrogen plasma to form the low concentration n type HgCdTe layer in order to prevent an interface of the p-n junction from damaging, and thereby leakage current can be prevented, fabrication cost is not increased and yield is increased due to simple processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Agency for Defense Development
    Inventors: Hee Chul Lee, Ki Dong Yang