Patents by Inventor Hyun-Min Cho

Hyun-Min Cho 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).

  • Publication number: 20230078237
    Abstract: An inspection device, and a method of inspecting and a method of repairing a display panel using the inspection device are provided. The method of inspecting the display panel including light emitting elements includes acquiring an image of the display panel, and determining an alignment degree of the light emitting elements in the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won Ho LEE, Hyun Deok IM, Hyun Min CHO, Jong Hyuk KANG, Sung-Chan JO
  • Publication number: 20230076780
    Abstract: A display device includes a first base, a pixel electrode on the first base, a pixel defining layer having an opening that at least partially exposes the pixel electrode, a light emitting layer on the pixel electrode, an auxiliary electrode on the same layer as the pixel electrode, a partition wall on the auxiliary electrode that at least partially exposes a side surface of the auxiliary electrode, an organic layer on the partition wall, and a common electrode continuously arranged on the light emitting layer and the organic layer, wherein a side surface of the partition wall has a reverse-tapered shape, and the common electrode contacts the side surface of the auxiliary electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Hyun Min CHO, Tae Wook KANG, Tae Sung KIM, Dae Won CHOI, Sang Gab KIM
  • Publication number: 20230073501
    Abstract: A light emitting element includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer, and an element active layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer, the element active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are sequentially located along a first direction. A thickness of the first semiconductor layer in the first direction is greater than a thickness of the second semiconductor layer in the first direction. A cross section of the element active layer taken along the first direction includes a first side facing the first semiconductor layer, a second side facing the second semiconductor layer, a first lateral side connecting one end of the first side to one end of the second side, and a second lateral side connecting an other end of the first side to an other end of the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Si Sung KIM, Hyun Min CHO, Hyung Seok KIM, Jong Jin LEE, Dong Eon LEE
  • Patent number: 11594171
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a display device including a substrate including a display area and a non-display area located outside the display area, the display area including pixel areas, is provided. First switching elements are formed in the pixel areas, respectively, and a circuit element layer that includes reference voltage wire in the non-display area and electrically connected to the first switching elements is formed. Pixel electrodes that include first pixel electrodes in the pixel areas on the circuit element layer, respectively, and electrically connected through the first switching elements to the reference voltage wire, and second pixel electrodes facing the first pixel electrodes, are formed. A plurality of light emitting elements are arranged between the first pixel electrodes and the second pixel electrodes. A first source voltage is applied to the reference voltage wire and a second source voltage is applied to the second pixel electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sin Chul Kang, Won Sik Oh, Yo Han Lee, Hee Keun Lee, Hyun Min Cho
  • Publication number: 20230049527
    Abstract: A pixel includes a first light source including at least one first light emitting element between a first split electrode and a second power supply; a second light source unit including at least one second light emitting element between a second split electrode and the second power supply; a driving-current generator including a first transistor between a first power supply and the first and second light source units and generating a driving current corresponding to a first data signal; a first switching unit including a first switching element between the driving-current generator and the first light source; and a second switching unit including a second switching element between the driving-current generator and the second light source unit and controlling an electrical connection between the first and second light source units in response to a second data signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yo Han LEE, Su Mi MOON, Hyun Min CHO
  • Patent number: 11581363
    Abstract: A light emitting device, includes: a substrate; a light emitting element on the substrate, the light emitting element having a first end portion and a second end portion arranged in a longitudinal direction; one or more partition walls disposed on the substrate, the one or more partition walls being spaced apart from the light emitting element; a first reflection electrode adjacent the first end portion of the light emitting element; a second reflection electrode adjacent the second end portion of the light emitting element; a first contact electrode connected to the first reflection electrode and the first end portion of the light emitting element; an insulating layer on the first contact electrode, the insulating layer having an opening exposing the second end portion of the light emitting element and the second reflection electrode to the outside; and a second contact electrode on the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dae Hyun Kim, Jong Hyuk Kang, Joo Yeol Lee, Hyun Deok Im, Hyun Min Cho
  • Publication number: 20230033767
    Abstract: A display device may include pixels disposed on a substrate. Each of the pixels may include a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode and enclosing a perimeter of the first electrode, light emitting elements disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and each including a first end and a second end, a third electrode overlapping the first electrode and the first end of each of the light emitting elements in a plan view, and electrically contacting the first electrode and the first end of each of the light emitting elements, and a fourth electrode overlapping the second electrode and the second end of each of the light emitting elements in a plan view, and electrically contacting the second electrode and the second end of each of the light emitting elements. The light emitting elements may be radially disposed around the first electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eun A YANG, Han Su KIM, Jong Hyuk KANG, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20230026527
    Abstract: A light-emitting element includes a first semiconductor layer doped to have a first polarity; a second semiconductor layer doped to have a second polarity that is different from the first polarity; an active layer placed between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; and an insulating layer surrounding at least the outer surface of the active material. The insulating layer includes an insulating film surrounding the active layer, and an element dispersion agent including a magnetic metal and bonded to an outer surface of the insulating film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Hoon JUNG, Hye Jung HONG, Jong Hyuk KANG, Hee Yeon YOO, Sung Chan JO, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20230025604
    Abstract: An inkjet printing apparatus comprises a frame, an inkjet head disposed on the frame, a first probe disposed on the frame, arranged at a side of the inkjet head, and providing a first voltage, and a second probe disposed on the frame, arranged at another side of the inkjet head, and providing a second voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Deok IM, Jong Hyuk KANG, Hyun Min CHO
  • Patent number: 11563074
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a base substrate; a thin film transistor and a power supply wire on the base substrate; a first electrode on the base substrate, and electrically connected to the thin film transistor; a light emitting layer and a common layer on the first electrode; and a second electrode on the common layer. The power supply wire includes: a first conductive layer; a second conductive layer on the first conductive layer; and a third conductive layer on the second conductive layer. The third conductive layer protrudes more than the second conductive layer on a side surface of the power supply wire, and the second electrode contacts a side surface of the second conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Min Cho, Tae Wook Kang, Sang Gun Choi, Shin Il Choi, Yun Jung Oh, Myoung Geun Cha
  • Patent number: 11552279
    Abstract: A display device includes: a first substrate; a barrier layer on the first substrate; an optical pattern layer on the barrier layer, and including a light blocking pattern, and a plurality of light transmitting patterns penetrating the light blocking pattern in a first direction; a first thin film transistor layer on the optical pattern layer; a light emitting element layer on the first thin film transistor layer; and a fingerprint sensor layer underneath the first substrate to receive light reflected from an external object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Sung Kim, Hyun Min Cho, Yun Jong Yeo
  • Publication number: 20230005954
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device with improved reliability is provided. The nonvolatile memory device comprises a substrate, a mold structure including a plurality of word lines stacked on the substrate, a first word line cut region configured to cut the mold structure, a first channel structure spaced apart from the first word line cut region by a first distance, and disposed in the mold structure and the substrate, and a second channel structure spaced apart from the first word line cut region by a second distance, and disposed in the mold structure and the substrate, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance, a first width of the first channel structure is different from a second width of the second channel structure, and a first length of the first channel structure is different from a second length of the second channel structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-Hwan LEE, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20230006119
    Abstract: A display device may include a substrate including pixel areas, and a pixel disposed in each of the pixel area. The pixel may include a transistor and a driving voltage line disposed in the substrate, first and second electrodes spaced apart from each other, a bank pattern disposed on the first and second electrodes, respectively, intermediate layers disposed on the bank pattern, light emitting elements disposed between two adjacent intermediate layers of the intermediate layers, a first contact electrode disposed on one of the two adjacent intermediate layers and electrically connected to an end of each of the light emitting elements, and a second contact electrode disposed on another one of the two adjacent intermediate layers and electrically connected to another end of each of the light emitting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won Sik OH, Su Mi MOON, Sin Chul KANG, Hyun Min CHO, Xinxing LI, Chul Jong YOO
  • Publication number: 20220406972
    Abstract: A display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a substrate, and a display element layer provided on a first surface of the substrate and including a plurality of light emitting elements. The display element layer may include a first electrode and a second electrode configured to extend in a first direction and spaced apart from each other in a second direction different from the first direction, and a third electrode configured to extend in the first direction and face the second electrode with the first electrode interposed therebetween. The first electrode includes a first protrusion protruding toward the second electrode, the second electrode includes a second protrusion protruding toward the first electrode, and the first protrusion and the second protrusion are alternately arranged in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Hyun Deok IM, Won Kyu KIM, Won Ho LEE, Jong Hyuk KANG, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20220392923
    Abstract: A display device may include a first scan line, a first data line and a second data line, a first read-out line and a second read-out line. A first sub-pixel may be connected to the first scan line, the first data line, and the first read-out line. A second sub-pixel may be connected to the first scan line, the first data line, and the second read-out line. A third sub-pixel may be connected to the first scan line, the second data line, and the first read-out line. Each of the first sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel, and the third sub-pixel may include at least one light emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Won Sik OH, Hyun Min CHO, Dae Hyun KIM
  • Publication number: 20220393086
    Abstract: A display device may include a display area including pixel areas each including an emission area, a non-display area, and a pixel disposed in each of the pixel areas. The pixel may include a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode and surrounding a periphery of the first electrode, a third electrode spaced apart from the second electrode and surrounding a periphery of the second electrode, a fourth electrode spaced apart from the third electrode and surrounding a periphery of the third electrode, light emitting elements disposed between the first to fourth electrodes, and first and second conductive lines disposed under the first to fourth electrodes with an insulating layer disposed therebetween. The first conductive line may be electrically connected to the first electrode, and the second conductive line may be electrically connected to the fourth electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Il TAE, Hyun Min CHO, Dae Hyun KIM
  • Publication number: 20220392947
    Abstract: Provided herein may be a display device. The display device may include: a first connection electrode extending in a first direction, and electrically connected to a first power line to which a first power supply is applied; a second connection electrode spaced apart from the first connection electrode, and electrically connected to a second power line to which a second power supply is applied; a first electrode extending from the first connection electrode; a second electrode extending from the second connection electrode, and disposed in parallel to the first electrode with a predetermined distance therebetween; and a plurality of light emitting elements each including a first end electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second end electrically connected to the second electrode. Each of the first electrode and the second electrode may include a bent portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Won Sik OH, Su Mi MOON, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20220393070
    Abstract: A display device includes pixel areas; and a pixel disposed in each of the pixel areas. The pixel includes a first electrode and a second electrode disposed on a substrate and disposed on a same layer, a light emitting element disposed on the first electrode and the second electrode, a third electrode electrically connecting the first electrode to a first end of the light emitting element, a fourth electrode electrically connecting the second electrode to a second end of the light emitting element, and an electrode pattern and the electrode pattern and one of the third electrode and the fourth electrode being disposed on a same layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Lyong BOK, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20220384402
    Abstract: A pixel includes first and second sub-pixel areas adjacent to each other in a first direction; first and second electrodes disposed in each of the first and the second sub-pixel areas, and spaced apart from each other; light emitting elements disposed between the first and the second electrodes in each of the first and the second sub-pixel areas; a first driving transistor disposed in the first sub-pixel area, and electrically connected to the first electrode; and a second driving transistor disposed in the second sub-pixel area, and electrically connected to the first electrode. The first electrode of the first sub-pixel area and the first electrode of the second sub-pixel area are electrically disconnected from each other, and the second electrode of the first sub-pixel area and the second electrode of the second sub-pixel area are electrically connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yo Han LEE, Won Sik OH, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20220384518
    Abstract: A display device comprises a first electrode, a second electrode disposed to be spaced apart from the first electrode and face the first electrode, a first insulating layer disposed to cover the first electrode and the second electrode, a second insulating layer disposed on at least a part of the first insulating layer and exposing at a part of a region where the first electrode and the second electrode overlaps the first insulating layer and at least one light emitting element on the exposed first insulating layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the second insulating layer includes at least one opening exposing the first insulating layer and disposed to be spaced apart from each other on a region where the first electrode and the second electrode face each other, and a bridge portion between the openings, and the light emitting element is disposed on the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Hyun Min CHO, Dae Hyun KIM, Jin Oh KWAG, Dong Hyun KIM, Keun Kyu SONG, Hyun Deok IM, Sung Chan JO