Patents by Inventor Hyok-Joo Hwang
Hyok-Joo Hwang 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: 8749366Abstract: A multiple radio data service antenna module integrated in a rear view mirror being exposed towards a windscreen in an activated state enhances quality of reception of multiple radio data services and a display unit being integrated in a rear view mirror surface displaying information received by said antenna module informs a driver about relevant data of said data service without distracting the driver.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Seok-Won Choi, Jin-Gee Choi
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Patent number: 8567967Abstract: A hinge construction for a wing mirror unit for a motor vehicle is proposed that comprises a first hinge part for mounting on the motor vehicle and a second hinge part, pivotably connected therewith via a shaft. The second hinge part supports a mirror frame of the wing mirror unit, wherein the shaft is connected with one hinge part and wherein the other hinge part is arranged pivotably about the shaft. The mirror frame has a location guide that corresponds with a location rib of a power fold module that is inserted into the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Il-Sung Yu
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Patent number: 8482683Abstract: A vehicle inside mirror device for displaying an image, which can obtain an enhanced mirror function of a prismatic glass caused by a black film provided at a rear side of a prismatic glass and has a relatively simple structure made by forming directly a transflective layer on a rear surface of a prismatic glass without using a substrate. The vehicle inside mirror device comprises a housing mounted in a passenger compartment of a vehicle; a prismatic glass provided on a front side of the housing and having a transparent transflective layer formed on a rear surface thereof; a black film provided at a rear side of the prismatic glass and having an opening formed on one side thereof; a liquid crystal display (LCD) module provided at a rear side of the opening of the black film; and a control circuit unit installed at a rear side of the LCD module.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Jin Gee Choi, Soo Jin Lim
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Patent number: 8474990Abstract: A vehicle inside mirror device employs a ball clamp in which a barrel-shaped ball clamp is prepared by assembling a pair of semi-barrel-shaped and symmetrical bodies to accommodate for manufacturing errors and the like. The ball clamp includes a mirror through which a driver can view rearwardly; and a mirror mounting part. The mirror mounting part has a barrel-shaped hinge part. A first ball clamp surrounds and clamps the hinge part. A second ball clamp corresponds to the first ball clamp with a spring between the first ball clamp and the second ball clamp for generating an expansion force. The mirror mounting part is fixed to a glass or a ceiling of a vehicle and has a hinge part for coupling the second ball clamp thereto. A tube surrounding the first ball clamp, the second ball clamp and the spring.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Young Duck Ko, Kyung Jun Lee, Jin Gee Choi
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Patent number: 8469563Abstract: A turn-indicator light module for an external rear view mirror assembly has at least one or more light emitting sources mounted on one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs). A reflector and a front housing unit create a lens. At least a major portion of the light module follows a portion of said outer contour of the mirror assembly in the driving direction. The PCB is arranged with respect to the reflector to emit light indirectly by light reflection by the reflector along the major portion of the lens portion of the front housing unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Kwang-Ryeol Park
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Patent number: 8378802Abstract: The invention describes a rear view mirror including a reflective element in a cavity of a mirror housing with a mirror head and a mirror base. An indicator light for indicating situation information to a vehicle driver is installed, wherein the indicator light includes light sources and an optical element that allows the light to shine through. The indicator light has a split printed circuit board to support at least two light source elements and a light guide wherein the light emitted from the light sources is coupled into the end faces of the light guide.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventor: Hyok Joo Hwang
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Publication number: 20120154587Abstract: A camera arrangement for a motor vehicle for surveillance of at least a part of surrounding located laterally next to the motor vehicle with respect to driving direction is described. The camera arrangement comprises at least one camera capturing real time images of an area under surveillance. The at least one camera is arranged or integrated in at least one door handle of at least one door of the motor vehicle. Also a door handle of a motor vehicle is described. Within the door handle a camera for surveillance of at least a part of surrounding located laterally next to the motor vehicle with respect to driving direction is arranged or integrated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: SMR Patents S.ar.I.Inventor: Hyok-Joo Hwang
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Patent number: 8177401Abstract: The invention is related to an exterior rear view mirror assembly with a mirror base and a mirror head comprising at least one of the following features as mirror glass, mirror glass actuator, power fold actuator, lighting elements, indicators and at least one opening for a turn signal indicator light module. The assembly comprises a housing covered by a lens, at least one light guide with a first LED feeding light into the cross sectional area of the light guide, and at least a second LED placed apart the light guide, wherein a decorative, none reflective garnish is fixed between none reflective housing and transparent lens.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Kwang-Ryeol Park
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Publication number: 20110156893Abstract: A multiple radio data service antenna module integrated in a rear view mirror being exposed towards a windscreen in an activated state enhances quality of reception of multiple radio data services and a display unit being integrated in a rear view mirror surface displaying information received by said antenna module informs a driver about relevant data of said data service without distracting the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Seok-Won Choi, Jin-Gee Choi
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Publication number: 20110157907Abstract: A turn-indicator light module for an external rear view mirror assembly has at least one or more light emitting sources mounted on one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs). A reflector and a front housing unit create a lens. At least a major portion of the light module follows a portion of said outer contour of the mirror assembly in the driving direction. The PCB is arranged with respect to the reflector to emit light indirectly by light reflection by the reflector along the major portion of the lens portion of the front housing unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: SMR Patents S.a.r.I.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Kwang-Ryeol Park
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Publication number: 20110069406Abstract: A hinge construction for a wing mirror unit for a motor vehicle is proposed that comprises a first hinge part for mounting on the motor vehicle and a second hinge part, pivotably connected therewith via a shaft. The second hinge part supports a mirror frame of the wing mirror unit, wherein the shaft is connected with one hinge part and wherein the other hinge part is arranged pivotably about the shaft. The mirror frame has a location guide that corresponds with a location rib of a power fold module that is inserted into the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, II-Sung Yu
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Publication number: 20110013409Abstract: The invention is related to an exterior rear view mirror assembly with a mirror base and a mirror head comprising at least one of the following features as mirror glass, mirror glass actuator, power fold actuator, lighting elements, indicators and at least one opening for a turn signal indicator light module. The assembly comprises a housing covered by a lens, at least one light guide with a first LED feeding light into the cross sectional area of the light guide, and at least a second LED placed apart the light guide, wherein a decorative, none reflective garnish is fixed between none reflective housing and transparent lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Kwang-Ryeol Park
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Publication number: 20100289995Abstract: A vehicle inside mirror device for displaying an image, which can obtain an enhanced mirror function of a prismatic glass caused by a black film provided at a rear side of a prismatic glass and has a relatively simple structure made by forming directly a transflective layer on a rear surface of a prismatic glass without using a substrate. The vehicle inside mirror device comprises a housing mounted in a passenger compartment of a vehicle; a prismatic glass provided on a front side of the housing and having a transparent transflective layer formed on a rear surface thereof; a black film provided at a rear side of the prismatic glass and having an opening formed on one side thereof; a liquid crystal display (LCD) module provided at a rear side of the opening of the black film; and a control circuit unit installed at a rear side of the LCD module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Jin Gee Choi, Soo Jin Lim
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Publication number: 20100195230Abstract: The present invention is related to a vehicle inside mirror device employing ball clamp in which a barrel-shaped ball clamp is prepared by assembling a pair of semi-barrel-shaped and symmetrical bodies to absorb a mechanical error or an assembling error caused by a loosen assembly between the ball clamp and a counterpart or caused by a press-fitting manner for inhibiting a deformation of the ball clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: SMR Patents S.a.r.I.Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Young Duck Ko, Kyung Jun Lee, Jin Gee Choi
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Publication number: 20100026475Abstract: The invention describes a rear view mirror including a reflective element in a cavity of a mirror housing with a mirror head and a mirror base. An indicator light for indicating situation information to a vehicle driver is installed, wherein the indicator light includes light sources and an optical element that allows the light to shine through. The indicator light has a split printed circuit board to support at least two light source elements and a light guide wherein the light emitted from the light sources is coupled into the end faces of the light guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.à.r.l.Inventor: Hyok Joo Hwang
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Publication number: 20050232840Abstract: The present invention provides a photocatalytic oxide for car's side mirrors, which is coated on the chrome-coated layer of a front surface mirror to enhance the durability of the front surface mirror and to impart hydrophilicity to the front surface mirror, thus being capable of providing safe visibility for car drivers, as well as a producing method thereof. The producing method of the photocatalytic oxide comprises the steps of: stirring tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and titanium isopropoxide (TIP) in 2-propanol as a solvent, in which the volume ratio between the tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and the titanium isopropoxide (TIP) is 50:50, 30-50:40 or 20-40:30 while the amount of the solvent is maintained at a constant; subjecting the stirred mixture to a reaction; washing the reacted material with water/alcohol by centrifugation; separating the water/alcohol; and collecting a hydrophilic coating solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Chang Man Kim, Hyok Joo Hwang, Sun Kyoung Jeoung, Seong Jin Park, Seung Eul Yoo