Patents by Inventor Jong-Hun Lee

Jong-Hun 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: 11170672
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a magnetic fluid display in which a magnetic fluid moves in response to a magnetic field and which may display a unique visual image according to the meeting and parting of the magnetic fluid. A magnetic fluid display (10) according to the present invention comprises: a display unit (110) including a transparent liquid into which a magnetic fluid (111) is injected; and a magnetic field generating unit (200) for applying a magnetic field (M) to the magnetic fluid (111) at a rear surface of the display unit (110). When the magnetic field is applied, the magnetic fluid moves in the transparent liquid in a directional manner, so that an image may be displayed on the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun Kim, Jong Hun Lee, Min Kyu Choi
  • Publication number: 20210339281
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a tactile actuator can comprise: a housing having an accommodation space therein; a cap covering at least a portion of the accommodation space; a vibration unit disposed inside the accommodation space; an elastic member for connecting the housing and the vibration unit such that the vibration unit can vibrate with respect to the housing; a coil for forming a magnetic field to drive the vibration unit; and a control unit for determining any one driving mode on the basis of collected driving information from among a plurality of preset driving modes and determining, according to the driving mode, the characteristic of a current to be applied to the coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun KIM, Jong Hun LEE, Jeong Bum LEE, Ji Goo KANG, Jong Hyung JUNG
  • Publication number: 20210296978
    Abstract: A tactile actuator, according to one embodiment, may comprise: a housing defining an accommodation space therein; an upper case for covering the upper part of the accommodation space; a vibration unit arranged inside the accommodation space; an upper elastic member connecting the upper side of the housing and the vibration unit; a lower elastic member for connecting the lower side of the housing and the vibration unit; and a coil for forming a magnetic field to drive the vibration unit, wherein one end of the upper elastic member may be fixed to a position on a side wall of the housing that is apart from the upper case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun KIM, Jong Hyung JUNG, Jong Hun LEE, Nam Seok KIM
  • Patent number: 11123767
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a tactile actuator can comprise: a housing having an accommodation space therein; a cap covering at least a portion of the accommodation space; a vibration unit disposed inside the accommodation space; an elastic member for connecting the housing and the vibration unit such that the vibration unit can vibrate with respect to the housing; a coil for forming a magnetic field to drive the vibration unit; and a control unit for determining any one driving mode on the basis of collected driving information from among a plurality of preset driving modes and determining, according to the driving mode, the characteristic of a current to be applied to the coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun Kim, Jong Hun Lee, Jeong Bum Lee, Ji Goo Kang, Jong Hyung Jung
  • Patent number: 11091073
    Abstract: A humidity-responsive seat control device for a vehicle employs a self-transforming film including a kind of biomaterial configured to operate to be opened through gradual shrinkage thereof when humidity of a seat cover or humidity inside of the seat cover increases while operating to be closed through gradual expansion thereof when the humidity of the seat cover or the humidity inside of the seat cover decreases, thereby being capable of not only achieving smooth air ventilation in an area where a body portion of a seat occupant contacts the seat cover, but also automatically adjusting an amount of air discharged outwards through the self-transforming film in accordance with humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Baek Hee Lee, Min Hyuk Kwak, Jong Hun Lee, Hyun Kyu Park, Yo Seob Lee
  • Patent number: 11058958
    Abstract: A gaming device in an autonomous vehicle includes: a body pressure sensor disposed in a seatback and a seat cushion at laterally symmetrical positions thereof and sensing a body pressure distribution of an upper body of a passenger and a body pressure distribution of a lower body of the passenger; a display device disposed at a position around a seat and displaying a game execution screen when the game using a ball is executed; a joystick disposed at a position around the seat and manipulating the game; and a game module connected to a front portion of the seat cushion and comprising: the ball enabling the passenger to kick the ball by a foot; a plurality of force sensors mounted on the ball; and a connector for holding the ball and outputting signals from the force sensors to a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Baek Hee Lee, Jong Hun Lee, Min Hyuk Kwak, Yo Seob Lee
  • Patent number: 11056960
    Abstract: A tactile actuator, according to one embodiment, may comprise: a housing defining an accommodation space therein; an upper case for covering the upper part of the accommodation space; a vibration unit arranged inside the accommodation space; an upper elastic member connecting the upper side of the housing and the vibration unit; a lower elastic member for connecting the lower side of the housing and the vibration unit; and a coil for forming a magnetic field to drive the vibration unit, wherein one end of the upper elastic member may be fixed to a position on a side wall of the housing that is apart from the upper case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun Kim, Jong Hyung Jung, Jong Hun Lee, Nam Seok Kim
  • Publication number: 20210201632
    Abstract: A curved haptic actuator according to an embodiment may comprise: a housing having a receiving space and having a shape where the receiving space and an outer appearance thereof are bent outward; a vibration unit disposed in the receiving space, being movable along the longitudinal direction of the housing, and having a shape bent upward; elastic bodies connected to an inner wall of the housing and both sides of the vibration unit; and a magnetic field generation unit which is installed on the inner wall of the housing and generates a magnetic field and applies the magnetic field to the vibration unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun Kim, Myung Sun Park, Jong Hun Lee, Cheol Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20210169951
    Abstract: A probiotic for inhibiting and preventing the progression of a renal disease and a composition containing the same are disclosed. The probiotic contains a novel Lactobacillus acidophilus BP105 strain, a novel Lactobacillus salivarius BP121 strain. The novel probiotics, the Lactobacillus acidophilus BP105 strain and the Lactobacillus salivarius BP121 strain exhibit excellent indoxyl sulfate removal ability, p-cresol removal ability, and phosphorus absorption ability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Green Cross Wellbeing Corporation
    Inventors: Su Ae KIM, Chang Taek OH, Jong Hun LEE, Su Hwan LIM, Jeom Yong KIM, Sun Kyu PARK, Min Jung JANG, Min Ju LIM
  • Publication number: 20210162888
    Abstract: A hologram switch system of a seat for vehicles generates hologram switch images for adjusting movement of the seat and air-conditioning of the seat in front of a passenger sitting on the seat, and allows the passenger to perform selection and operation in the generated hologram switch images through the position and motion of a passenger's hand, so that the passenger may more intuitively approach and easily operate the switch images and thereby easily operate various seat moving apparatuses and seat air-conditioning apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Baek Hee Lee, Gyu Ho Chung, Jong Hun Lee, Yo Seob Lee, Hyun Kyu Park, Min Hyuk Kwak
  • Publication number: 20210166591
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a magnetic fluid display in which a magnetic fluid moves in response to a magnetic field and which may display a unique visual image according to the meeting and parting of the magnetic fluid. A magnetic fluid display (10) according to the present invention comprises: a display unit (110) including a transparent liquid into which a magnetic fluid (111) is injected; and a magnetic field generating unit (200) for applying a magnetic field (M) to the magnetic fluid (111) at a rear surface of the display unit (110). When the magnetic field is applied, the magnetic fluid moves in the transparent liquid in a directional manner, so that an image may be displayed on the display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun KIM, Jong Hun LEE, Min Kyu CHOI
  • Publication number: 20210162904
    Abstract: A ventilation and massage device for a seat, may include a seat foam pad including a plurality of air discharge holes formed in the seat foam; an air distribution duct mounted in a space in a rear surface of the seat foam pad and fluidically-connected to the plurality of air discharge holes, the air distribution duct being configured to distribute air to the air discharge holes; massage units mounted on a bottom surface of the air distribution duct, the massage units being configured to move forwards and backwards to open or close the air discharge holes or penetrate the air discharge holes; and a controller electrically connected to the massage units and configured to control an amount of movement of the massage units based on information related to a body pressure of an occupant accommodated in the seat and information related to a temperature and humidity at a contact portion between the occupant and the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Baek Hee Lee, Gyu Ho Chung, Jong Hun Lee, Yo Seob Lee, Hyun Kyu Park, Min Hyuk Kwak
  • Publication number: 20210166853
    Abstract: A wide-band actuator includes a cylindrical housing having an inner space, a yoke member provided in the inner space, the yoke member including a cylindrical inner yoke protruding upward from the center of the bottom of the inner space, a hollow radial magnet provided to enclose the outer circumferential surface of the inner yoke, a moving body including a cylindrical mass body provided to enclose the outer circumferential surface of the radial magnet, and a coil part provided along the circumference of the mass body, and an elastic member configured to elastically support the moving body from one side of the inner space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun Kim, Jong Hun Lee, Jong Ki Lee
  • Publication number: 20210162900
    Abstract: A system for adjusting properties of a seat for a vehicle, may include thermoelement modules configured to have a structure in which a plurality of flexible thermoelements is connected by conductive wires to each other, and mounted in a seat foam pad of the seat; a property adjustment region input unit configured to select a property adjustment region of the seat foam pad; a property adjustment amount input unit configured to input a target property adjustment amount of the seat foam pad; and a controller connected to the thermoelement modules, the property adjustment region input unit and the property adjustment amount input unit, and configured to control an amount of current supplied to some or all of the flexible thermoelements according to output signals from the property adjustment region input unit and the property adjustment amount input unit
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Baek Hee LEE, Gyu Ho Chung, Jong Hun Lee, Yo Seob Lee, Hyun Kyu Park, Min Hyuk Kwak
  • Publication number: 20210159815
    Abstract: A button type actuator according to one embodiment may comprise: a case; a button part having at least a part which is moved with respect to the case by a user's pressure; a vibrator connected to the button part and including a magnetic body; and a coil for generating a magnetic field on the vibrator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun KIM, Jong Hun LEE, Ki Suk SON
  • Publication number: 20210129721
    Abstract: A humidity-responsive seat control device for a vehicle employs a self-transforming film including a kind of biomaterial configured to operate to be opened through gradual shrinkage thereof when humidity of a seat cover or humidity inside of the seat cover increases while operating to be closed through gradual expansion thereof when the humidity of the seat cover or the humidity inside of the seat cover decreases, thereby being capable of not only achieving smooth air ventilation in an area where a body portion of a seat occupant contacts the seat cover, but also automatically adjusting an amount of air discharged outwards through the self-transforming film in accordance with humidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Baek Hee Lee, Min Hyuk Kwak, Jong Hun Lee, Hyun Kyu Park, Yo Seob Lee
  • Publication number: 20210102645
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an assembly of cable trays capable of reducing a manufacturing cost by allowing a load to be reinforced and maintained simply by an L-shaped pin assembly structure when coupling cable trays with a connecting member. The assembly of cable trays includes a cable tray, a connecting member, and a fixing member. Meanwhile, the connecting member is configured to allow: a pair of protruding insertion pieces to be integrally formed at the upper and lower portions, respectively, in the middle thereof; the fixing member to be coupled with a slot formed by the protrusion of the protruding insertion piece; and a clip portion to be formed in an outer side direction of each of the protruding insertion pieces so as to be supported by the through hole of the cable tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Jong Hun LEE, Sang Woo GO
  • Publication number: 20210069521
    Abstract: A defibrillation system may include a cardiac arrest detector detecting whether cardiac arrest of a passenger has occurred in a state of taking a seat of a self-driving vehicle and fastening a seatbelt of the vehicle; a passenger posture detection device detecting a posture of the passenger; a seat driving device changing the posture of the passenger into another posture in which the passenger lies down based on a detection signal of the passenger posture detection device when the cardiac arrest of the passenger occurs; a heart position detector configured to search for a position of a heart of the passenger; a defibrillation robot to perform a CPR method or a method using an AED on the heart of the passenger; and a controller controlling operation of the seat driving device, the heart position detector, and the defibrillation robot based on detection signals of the cardiac arrest detector and the passenger posture detection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Baek Hee Lee, Min Hyuk Kwak, Jong Hun Lee, Hyun Kyu Park, Yo Seob Lee
  • Publication number: 20210064230
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tactile message providing method and a tactile message providing device. Embodiments of the present invention provide a tactile message providing method for a tactile sense in a mobile communication terminal device, the method including: (a) driving a tactile message program; (b) receiving a tactile pattern; (c) converting the tactile pattern into a pattern signal; and (d) transmitting the pattern signal to a reception terminal device, wherein the tactile message program includes a tactile pattern input window or a tactile switch icon for switching a text input window to a tactile pattern input window, wherein the pattern signal is a signal capable of transmitting tactile information by operating a tactile delivery unit of the reception terminal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun KIM, Jong Hun LEE, Nam Seok KIM, Jeong Bum LEE
  • Patent number: 10921895
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a multi-directional actuating module capable of moving in various directions and capable of delivering various tactile senses such as knocking or rubbing as well as vibration by controlling at least one of the intensity, direction or frequency of a magnetic field generation unit. Further, the multidirectional actuating module according to one embodiment may comprise: a moving body capable of moving in at least two or more axial directions by means of an external magnetic field; a support for supporting the moving body so as to be movable; and at least two or more magnetic field generation units which are in the form of a coil to generate the magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: CK MATERIALS LAB CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeong Jun Kim, Jong Hun Lee, Nam Seok Kim, Myung Sun Park, Ji Goo Kang