Patents by Inventor Jong Kyu Kim

Jong Kyu Kim 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: 20220052244
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel, a panel guide supporting a lower edge of the display panel, and a backlight unit supplying light to the display panel. The backlight unit includes at least one first substrate, a plurality of light emitting elements, and a plurality of light guide structures disposed on the at least first one substrate and arranged relative to one or more of the plurality of light emitting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Hee OH, Hyun A KIM, Jong Kyu KIM, Jong Hyeon CHAE
  • Patent number: 11183620
    Abstract: A light emitting diode having a plurality of light emitting cells is provided. The light emitting diode according to an exemplary embodiment includes a lower insulation layer covering an ohmic reflection layer, connectors disposed on the lower insulation layer to connect the light emitting cells, and an upper insulation layer covering the connectors and the lower insulation layer. An edge of the lower insulation layer is spaced apart farther from an edge of the upper insulation layer than an edge of the light emitting cell. The lower insulation layer susceptible to moisture may be protected and reliability of the light emitting diode may improve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Hee Oh, Hyun A Kim, Jong Kyu Kim, Jong Hyeon Chae
  • Publication number: 20210359188
    Abstract: A light emitting diode includes a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a mesa disposed on the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, and including an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, and a lower insulation layer covering the mesa and at least a portion of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer exposed around the mesa, and having a first opening for allowing electrical connection to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer and a second opening for allowing electrical connection to the second conductivity type semiconductor layer. The active layer generates light having a peak wavelength of about 500 nm or less, and the lower insulation layer includes a distributed Bragg reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Kwon KIM, Min Chan HEO, Kyoung Wan KIM, Jong Kyu KIM, Hyun A KIM, Joon Sup LEE
  • Publication number: 20210325787
    Abstract: Provided are an exposure apparatus including a light source unit which provides light for exposure and comprises micro light emitting diodes arranged in a matrix form; a substrate transfer unit which transfers a target substrate; and a control unit which controls at least one of the light source unit and the substrate transfer unit. The control unit allocates coordinates or an address to each micro light emitting diode and individually controls an amount of light of each micro light emitting diode according to a preset pattern based on the coordinates or the address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Sung Soon IM, Jong Kyu KIM, Jeong Hyeon PARK, Seung Yong SONG, Duck Jung LEE, Jong Won LEE
  • Publication number: 20210257528
    Abstract: A light emitting diode includes a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a mesa with an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer disposed thereon, a first contact layer comprising an outer contact portion contacting the first conductivity type semiconductor layer near an edge thereof and an inner contact portion contacting the first conductivity type semiconductor layer in a region surrounded by the outer contact portion; a second contact layer disposed on the mesa and contacting the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a first insulation layer covering the mesa, insulating the first contact layer, and exposing the first conductivity type semiconductor layer for the outer contact portion and the inner contact portion to contact the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, wherein the outer contact portion and the first insulation layer alternately contact the first conductivity type semiconductor layer along a side surface of the mesa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Se Hee OH, Hyun A KIM, Jong Kyu KIM, Hyoung Jin LIM
  • Patent number: 11088291
    Abstract: An anti-reflection coating has an average total reflectance of less than 10%, for example less than 5.9% such as from 4.9% to 5.9%, over a spectrum of wavelengths of 400-1100 nm and a range of angles of incidence of 0-90 degrees with respect to a surface normal of the anti-reflection coating. An anti-reflection coating has a total reflectance of less than 10%, for example less than 6% such as less than 4%, over an entire spectrum of wavelengths of 400-1600 nm and an entire range of angles of incidence of 0-70 degrees with respect to a surface normal of the anti-reflection coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Sameer Chhajed, Jong Kyu Kim, Shawn-Yu Lin, Mei-Ling Kuo, Frank W. Mont, David J. Poxson, E. Fred Schubert, Martin F. Schubert
  • Publication number: 20210159266
    Abstract: A chip-scale package type light emitting diode is provided. In the light emitting diode according to one embodiment, an opening exposing a pad metal layer is separated from an opening of a lower insulation layer which exposes an ohmic reflection layer formed on a mesa. Therefore, it is possible to prevent solder, particularly Sn, from diffusing and contaminating the ohmic reflection layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Se Hee OH, Jong Kyu KIM, Joon Sub LEE
  • Publication number: 20210151628
    Abstract: A chip-scale package type light emitting diode includes a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a mesa, a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer, a dielectric layer, a lower insulation layer, a first pad metal layer, and a second pad metal layer, an upper insulation layer. The upper insulation layer covers the first pad metal layer and the second pad metal layer, and includes a first opening exposing the first pad metal layer and a second opening exposing the second pad metal layer. The openings of the dielectric layer include openings that have different sizes from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Kyu KIM, Min Woo KANG, Se Hee OH, Hyoung Jin LIM
  • Patent number: 10998479
    Abstract: A light emitting diode includes a first light emitting cell and a second light emitting cell comprising an n-type semiconductor layer, and a p-type semiconductor layer, respectively; reflection structures contacting the p-type semiconductor layers; a first contact layer in ohmic contact with the n-type semiconductor layer of the first light emitting cell; a second contact layer in ohmic contact with the n-type semiconductor layer of the second light emitting cell and connected to the reflection structure on the first light emitting cell. An n-electrode pad is connected to the first contact layer; and a p-electrode pad is connected to the reflection structure on the second light emitting cell. The first light emitting cell and the second light emitting cell are isolated from each other, and their outer side surfaces are inclined steeper than the inner sides. Therefore, a forward voltage may be lowered and light output may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se Hee Oh, Hyun A Kim, Jong Kyu Kim, Hyoung Jin Lim
  • Patent number: 10998469
    Abstract: A chip-scale package type light emitting diode includes: a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a mesa, a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer, a dielectric layer, a lower insulation layer, a first pad metal layer, and a second pad metal layer, an upper insulation layer. The upper insulation layer covers the first pad metal layer and the second pad metal layer, and includes a first opening exposing the first pad metal layer and a second opening exposing the second pad metal layer, in which the openings of the dielectric layer include a narrow and elongated bar-shaped opening adjacent to at least one of the first openings of the lower insulation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Kyu Kim, Min Woo Kang, Se Hee Oh, Hyoung Jin Lim
  • Patent number: 10985206
    Abstract: A chip-scale package type light emitting diode is provided. In the light emitting diode according to one embodiment, an opening exposing a pad metal layer is separated from an opening of a lower insulation layer which exposes an ohmic reflection layer formed on a mesa. Therefore, it is possible to prevent solder, particularly Sn, from diffusing and contaminating the ohmic reflection layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se Hee Oh, Jong Kyu Kim, Joon Sub Lee
  • Patent number: 10967783
    Abstract: Provided is a soft upper trim of a vehicle door, in which an upper substrate, foam, and a transparent skin are laminated, and particularly, to a soft upper trim for switch assembly of a vehicle door, in which a switch, which is configured to preserve continuity of a transparent skin and display lock and unlock symbols on the transparent skin, is easily assembled to an upper substrate, and a method of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignees: SEOYON E-HWA CO., LTD., SEOYON AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ji Hyun Cho, Dong Suk Kim, Jong Kyu Kim, Sung Won Lee
  • Patent number: 10937938
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a first light emitting cell, a second light emitting cell, a first conductive pattern, a second conductive pattern, and a connection pattern. The connection pattern includes contact portions electrically connected to a second conductivity type semiconductor layer of the first light emitting cell and a first conductivity type semiconductor layer of the second light emitting cell. At an edge of a first region facing the second light emitting cell, one contact portion of the first conductive pattern is disposed between the contact portions of the connection pattern electrically connected to the second conductivity type semiconductor layer of the first light emitting cell, and one contact portion of the first conductive pattern is open outwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Hee Oh, Min Woo Kang, Jong Kyu Kim, Hyun A Kim
  • Patent number: 10807522
    Abstract: Provided is a soft upper trim of a vehicle door, in which an upper substrate, a foam, and a transparent skin are laminated, and particularly, to a soft upper trim for switch assembly of a vehicle door, in which a switch, which is configured to preserve continuity of a transparent skin and display lock and unlock symbols on the transparent skin, is easily assembled to an upper substrate, and a method of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignees: SEOYON E-HWA CO., LTD., SEOYON AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ji Hyun Cho, Dong Suk Kim, Jong Kyu Kim, Sung Won Lee
  • Publication number: 20200295229
    Abstract: A chip-scale package type light emitting diode includes: a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a mesa, a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer, a dielectric layer, a lower insulation layer, a first pad metal layer, and a second pad metal layer, an upper insulation layer. The upper insulation layer covers the first pad metal layer and the second pad metal layer, and includes a first opening exposing the first pad metal layer and a second opening exposing the second pad metal layer, in which the openings of the dielectric layer include a narrow and elongated bar-shaped opening adjacent to at least one of the first openings of the lower insulation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Kyu KIM, Min Woo KANG, Se Hee OH, Hyoung Jin LIM
  • Publication number: 20200238900
    Abstract: Provided is a soft upper trim of a vehicle door, in which an upper substrate, foam, and a transparent skin are laminated, and particularly, to a soft upper trim for switch assembly of a vehicle door, in which a switch, which is configured to preserve continuity of a transparent skin and display lock and unlock symbols on the transparent skin, is easily assembled to an upper substrate, and a method of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ji Hyun CHO, Dong Suk KIM, Jong Kyu KIM, Sung Won LEE
  • Patent number: 10714183
    Abstract: A high voltage switch circuit includes a first transistor, a first depletion mode transistor, a level shifter, a control signal generator, a second transistor and a second depletion mode transistor. The first transistor transmits the second driving voltage to an output terminal in response to a first gate signal. The first depletion mode transistor transmits the second driving voltage to the first transistor in response to feedback from the output terminal. The control signal generator generates first and second control signals in response to a level-shifted enable signal. The second transistor has a gate electrode connected to the first voltage and is turned on and off in response to the second control signal at a first end of the second transistor. The second depletion mode transistor is connected between a second end of the second transistor and the output terminal, and has a gate electrode receiving the first control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-Kyu Kim, Young-Sun Min, Dae-Seok Byeon, Ho-Kil Lee
  • Publication number: 20200220049
    Abstract: A light emitting diode chip having improved light extraction efficiency is provided. The light emitting diode chip includes a substrate, a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a mesa, a side coating layer, and a reflection structure. The first conductivity type semiconductor layer is disposed on the substrate. The mesa includes an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer. The mesa is disposed on a partial region of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer to expose an upper surface of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer along an edge of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer. The side coating layer(s) covers a side surface of the mesa. The reflection structure is spaced apart from the side coating layer(s) and disposed on the exposed first conductivity type semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Hee OH, Jae Kwon KIM, Jong Kyu KIM, Hyun A KIM, Joon Sup LEE
  • Patent number: 10688922
    Abstract: Provided is a soft upper trim of a vehicle door, in which an upper substrate, foam, and a transparent skin are laminated, and particularly, to a soft upper trim for switch assembly of a vehicle door, in which a switch, which is configured to preserve continuity of a transparent skin and display lock and unlock symbols on the transparent skin, is easily assembled to an upper substrate, and a method of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignees: SEOYON E-HWA CO., LTD., SEOYON AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ji Hyun Cho, Dong Suk Kim, Jong Kyu Kim, Sung Won Lee
  • Publication number: 20200118629
    Abstract: A high voltage switch circuit includes a first transistor, a first depletion mode transistor, a level shifter, a control signal generator, a second transistor and a second depletion mode transistor. The first transistor transmits the second driving voltage to an output terminal in response to a first gate signal. The first depletion mode transistor transmits the second driving voltage to the first transistor in response to feedback from the output terminal. The control signal generator generates first and second control signals in response to a level-shifted enable signal. The second transistor has a gate electrode connected to the first voltage and is turned on and off in response to the second control signal at a first end of the second transistor. The second depletion mode transistor is connected between a second end of the second transistor and the output terminal, and has a gate electrode receiving the first control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jong-Kyu KIM, Young-Sun MIN, Dae-Seok BYEON, Ho-Kil LEE