Patents by Inventor Jong-chul Choi
Jong-chul Choi 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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Publication number: 20220043486Abstract: A mobile electronic device includes a display including a flat portion, a first side portion extending from one side of the flat portion, and a second side portion formed extending from another side of the flat portion; and a frame including a flat part disposed under the flat portion of the display, a first side part formed at a first edge of the flat part, and a second side part formed at a second edge of the flat part, the flat part being disposed between the first side part and the second side part. The display includes an external protective layer and a panel module disposed under the external protective layer. The first side part includes a first support portion and a second support portion formed adjacent to the first support portion and having a step difference with the first support portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong Min CHOI, Soon Woong YANG, Jong Chul CHOI
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Patent number: 11221696Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing that forms a rear surface of the electronic device and at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device, a display that forms a portion of a front surface of the electronic device, a flexible layer extended from the display, the flexible layer including: a bent portion, and a planar portion extended from the bent portion and disposed between the display and the rear surface of the housing, the planar portion including a first surface facing the display and a second surface facing the rear surface, a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) mounted on the first surface of the planar portion of the flexible layer, the DDIC electrically connected to the display, and a flexible printed circuit board connected with the flexible layer on the second surface of the planar portion of the flexible layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seong Hoon Kim, Jaewan Kim, Min-Sung Lee, Min-Su Jung, Dohyung Ha, Sung-Won Hong, Kwang-Tai Kim, Hyungsup Byeon, Donghyun Yeom, Seung Ah Oh, Min-Woo Yoo, Jungwon Lee, Jong-Chul Choi, Hyun-Ju Hong
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Patent number: 11199709Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic device, an external input device and a method for connecting the electronic device and the external input device. An electronic device according to various embodiments comprises: a camera module; a communication module, a display, a memory; and a processor electrically connected to the camera module, a communication module, a display and memory, wherein the processor displays, on the display, images comprising a left-eye image and a right-eye image, determines whether or not a connectable external input device is present if an event for the connection with the external input device occurs with respect to the images, displays, on at least one part of the display, external images, obtained by means of the camera module, if a connectable first external input device is present, and can perform connection with the first external input device. Moreover, other embodiments are possible.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong-Il Son, Jong-Chul Choi, Seung-Nyun Kim, Yong-Sang Yun, Won-Kyu Kwon, Chang-Ryong Heo
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Patent number: 11177671Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device comprising: a housing; a seating portion formed inside the housing such that a first external electronic device and a second external electronic device are seated thereon; at least one interface that is electrically connected to the first external electronic device and to the second external electronic device and can transmit/receive power to/from the same; and a processor electrically connected to the at least one interface, wherein the processor acquires a first remaining time to use a first battery included in the first external electronic device connected through the at least one interface; the processor acquires a second remaining time to use a second battery included in the second external electronic device connected through the at least one interface; and the processor manages power of at least one of the first battery and the second battery such that the first remaining time to use the first battery and the second remaining time to use the second battery become substaType: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Inventors: Yeong Gyu Yoon, Min Sung Lee, Min Woo Yoo, Jong Chul Choi
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Patent number: 11124295Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle is provided. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a housing with a first housing structure and a second housing structure, a wireless communication circuit coupled to the housing or located inside the housing for wireless communication with an external controller, a plurality of propulsions systems coupled to the housing, and a navigation circuit configured to control the plurality of propulsion systems. At least one of the plurality of propulsion systems includes a plurality of folding arms pivotally coupled to one of the first housing structure and the second housing structure, a motor controlled by the navigation circuit, and a propeller coupled to the motor. The housing has at least one recess to accommodate at least part of the plurality of propulsion systems in the second state.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Inventors: Seung-Chul Baek, Sang-In Baek, Min-Sung Lee, Jong-Chul Choi
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Publication number: 20210211562Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a camera module comprising: a housing comprising a through hole; a lens module disposed in the through hole; a connector penetrating the housing and extending to an outside from an inside of the housing; a first substrate unit located inside the housing and having an image sensor mounted thereon; a second substrate unit disposed inside the housing and connected to the connector; and a flexible substrate for electrically connecting the first substrate and the second substrate unit, wherein the flexible substrate is coupled to a lower surface of the first substrate unit and a side surface of the second substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Jae Wook AHN, Sun Min HWANG, Je Kyung PARK, Kyung Mok YOON, Chul Ho LEE, Jong Chul CHOI
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Patent number: 11027835Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle according to various embodiments includes: a housing; a communication circuit, wherein the communication circuit establishes wireless communication with an external controller; and a plurality of propulsion systems connected to the housing, wherein the propulsion systems include: a motor; a rotation shaft having an axis extending in a first direction, wherein a first end is connected to the motor, and wherein the rotation shaft is rotates in a first direction by the motor; a cap structure fixed to the second end of the rotation shaft, a propeller including: a hub including a through-hole formed in the first direction, such that the rotation shaft rotatably passes through the through-hole, wherein the propeller is detachably connected to the cap structure, such that, when an external force is exerted on the blade, the propeller is released from the cap structure to be freely movable along the axis toward the motor.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seung-Chul Baek, Wonhee Choi, Sang-In Baek, Min-Woo Yoo, Byoung-Uk Yoon, Min-Sung Lee, Jong-Chul Choi
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Patent number: 10979606Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a camera module comprising: a housing comprising a through hole; a lens module disposed in the through hole; a connector penetrating the housing and extending to an outside from an inside of the housing; a first substrate unit located inside the housing and having an image sensor mounted thereon; a second substrate unit disposed inside the housing and connected to the connector; and a flexible substrate for electrically connecting the first substrate and the second substrate unit, wherein the flexible substrate is coupled to a lower surface of the first substrate unit and a side surface of the second substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae Wook Ahn, Sun Min Hwang, Je Kyung Park, Kyung Mok Yoon, Chul Ho Lee, Jong Chul Choi
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Publication number: 20210096602Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed herein, including a first face oriented in a first direction, the first face formed having a curvature and disposed as to be visible from an exterior of the electronic device, a body including a second face oriented towards a second direction opposite to the first direction, the second face visible from the exterior, and a display module visible when viewing the first face, the display module including a flexible display disposed under a window, and the window including a central visible area formed in a substantially rectangular shape including first, second, third and fourth visible areas disposed adjacent to four respective edges of the central visible area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Dong Hun KIM, Jung Sik PARK, Min Sung LEE, Chung Ha KIM, Joo Ho SEO, Han Gil SONG, Seung Ah OH, So Young LEE, Jung Won LEE, Jong Chul CHOI
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Patent number: 10887495Abstract: An example photographing apparatus module includes: a photographing apparatus configured to rotate on a first axis and a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; and an actuator module configured to rotate the photographing apparatus on the first axis or the second axis. The actuator module includes: one or more first actuator devices configured to apply a contact force along an optical axis direction of the photographing apparatus that is perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis; and one or more second actuator devices configured to apply a driving force to the photographing apparatus along the first axis direction or the second axis direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hae-in Chung, Jin-won Lee, Chong-sam Chung, Jong-chul Choi
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Patent number: 10877520Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed herein, including a first face oriented in a first direction, the first face formed having a curvature and disposed as to be visible from an exterior of the electronic device, a body including a second face oriented towards a second direction opposite to the first direction, the second face visible from the exterior, and a display module visible when viewing the first face, the display module including a flexible display disposed under a window, and the window including a central visible area formed in a substantially rectangular shape including first, second, third and fourth visible areas disposed adjacent to four respective edges of the central visible area.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Dong Hun Kim, Jung Sik Park, Min Sung Lee, Chung Ha Kim, Joo Ho Seo, Han Gil Song, Seung Ah Oh, So Young Lee, Jung Won Lee, Jong Chul Choi
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Publication number: 20200393920Abstract: An electronic device for widening an active area of a display is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first plate and a second plate facing away from the first plate, a touch screen display including a first glass plate, a second glass plate, and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) layer interposed between the first plate and the second plate, a flexible layer including a first portion connected to the first surface of the second glass plate and bent around an edge of the second glass plate toward the second plate of the housing, and a second portion extending from the first portion and interposed between the second glass plate and the second plate of the housing, a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) mounted on a first surface of the second portion of the flexible layer, and a printed circuit board (PCB) including a portion mounted on a second surface of the second portion of the flexible layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Seong Hoon KIM, Jaewan KIM, Min-Sung LEE, Min-Su JUNG, Dohyung HA, Sung-Won HONG, Kwang-Tai KIM, Hyungsup BYEON, Donghyun YEOM, Seung Ah OH, Min-Woo YOO, Jungwon LEE, Jong-Chul CHOI, Hyun-Ju HONG
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Patent number: 10838463Abstract: An electronic device may include a housing with an internal space and a hole comprising an opening through the housing; an actuator extending in a direction from a first end to a second end, and coupled to the hole to be movable in the direction, the first end exposed to the outside of the housing and the second end disposed to the internal space; at least one electronic component disposed the internal space, the electronic component generating an electric signal when the actuator is moved in the direction in response to application of an external force applied at the first end; and a stopper being configured to regulate a movement of the actuator in the direction in a specific state of the electronic device. Various other embodiments are possible.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sungeun Park, Jong-Chul Choi
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Patent number: 10809135Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a substrate, a coil unit comprising a coil disposed on a specified area of the substrate and configured to transmit or receive a signal, a first terminal, a second terminal, and a temperature sensor configured to detect temperature. The temperature sensor has a wire form and is disposed between the first terminal and the second terminal along at least part of a peripheral area of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seung Bum Choi, Joo Hyun Kim, Soo Hyun Park, Doo Sun Yoon, Min Woo Yoo, Jong Chul Choi
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Patent number: 10796439Abstract: A method according to various embodiments of the present invention can comprise: detection of content; detection of the progressing direction of an image comprised in the content with respect to the detection of the content; detection of a reference area comprising the detected progressing direction of the image; determination of a reference object in the detected reference area; and generation of motion information, for controlling the operation of an external electronic device, on the basis of the determined reference object.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong-Il Son, Jong-Chul Choi, Dong-Hyun Yeom, Cheolho Cheong
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Patent number: 10788908Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a window disposed in at least a partial area of the housing and forming at least a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device, a touch screen display including an active area and a non-active area and accommodated in the housing such that at least a portion of the touch screen display is visually exposed through the window, at least one processor accommodated in the housing and electrically connected to the touch screen display, a memory accommodated in the housing and electrically connected to the at least one processor, and an optical layer disposed between the touch screen display and the window. A portion of a surface area of the optical layer that faces the active area of the touch screen display is formed in a bumpy structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min Su Jung, Sung Won Hong, Jae Wan Kim, Kwang Tai Kim, Hyung Sup Byeon, Seung Ah Oh, Jung Won Lee, Jong Chul Choi
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Patent number: 10761627Abstract: An electronic device for widening an active area of a display is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first plate and a second plate facing away from the first plate, a touch screen display including a first glass plate, a second glass plate, and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) layer interposed between the first plate and the second plate, a flexible layer including a first portion connected to the first surface of the second glass plate and bent around an edge of the second glass plate toward the second plate of the housing, and a second portion extending from the first portion and interposed between the second glass plate and the second plate of the housing, a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) mounted on a first surface of the second portion of the flexible layer, and a printed circuit board (PCB) including a portion mounted on a second surface of the second portion of the flexible layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seong Hoon Kim, Jaewan Kim, Min-Sung Lee, Min-Su Jung, Dohyung Ha, Sung-Won Hong, Kwang-Tai Kim, Hyungsup Byeon, Donghyun Yeom, Seung Ah Oh, Min-Woo Yoo, Jungwon Lee, Jong-Chul Choi, Hyun-Ju Hong
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Patent number: 10754211Abstract: A display device includes: a first substrate including a planar display area and a planar non-display area; a pad disposed beneath the first substrate in the non-display area; a target checking portion disposed beneath the first substrate in the non-display area and including at least a part of an area provided with the pad; and a light-blocking pattern disposed in the non-display area on the first substrate to cover the target checking portion and containing a discoloring material.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sang Hwan Lee, Ju Hyun Shin, Seong Hyun Go, Jong Chul Choi
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Patent number: 10725560Abstract: An electronic device includes an input/output interface capable of being electrically connected to a 3-dimensional movable accessory and a processor electrically connected to the input/output interface. The processor is configured to sense an event generated in the electronic device and to transmit a command to operate the accessory to the accessory through the input/output interface in response to the event.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sang Soo Lee, Byung Soo Kwak, Li Yeon Kang, Jin Heung Kim, Min Jong Lim, Jae Hoon Choi, Jin Keun Park, Jong Chul Choi, Chang Ryong Heo
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Patent number: RE48641Abstract: A mobile communication terminal with a radiant-heat function is provided. The mobile communication terminal includes: a display module; a rear cover; an inner support structure positioned between the display module and the rear cover and including a first surface facing the display module and a second surface facing an opposite side to the display module; a first radiant-heat sheet positioned between the first surface of the support structure and the display module; a printed circuit board positioned between the first radiant-heat sheet and the first surface of the support structure; and a second radiant-heat sheet positioned between the second surface of the support structure and the rear cover.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ki-Youn Jang, Kyung-Ha Koo, Kun-Tak Kim, Ki-Cheol Bae, Hyun-Deok Seo, Hyun-Tae Jang, Jong-Chul Choi