Patents by Inventor Keum Su SONG

Keum Su SONG 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: 9729203
    Abstract: A resonator having increased isolation includes a first resonator having first characteristics, and configured to resonate with another resonator having the first characteristics; and a second resonator having second characteristics, and configured to resonate with another resonator having the second characteristics; wherein the resonator has an arrangement and a structure that minimizes a coupling between the first resonator and the second resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Park, Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Byoung Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 9712209
    Abstract: A planar spiral induction coil includes a strip-shaped coil having at least one turn. The at least one turn has a width that changes as a distance from a beginning of the strip-shaped coil increases in a length direction of the strip-shaped coil. Each turn of the at least one turn has a respective width that causes an equal current to flow through each turn of the at least one turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Young Kim, Mikhail Makurin, Vladimir Parfenyev, Nikolay Olyunin, Keum Su Song
  • Patent number: 9705364
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission method includes searching for one or more routes to be used to transmit power to a reception resonator through one or more relay resonators, and converting the routes to respective one or more two-port networks. The method further includes calculating a transmission efficiency of each of the routes based on the two-port networks, and selecting a route with a highest transmission efficiency from the routes. The method further includes wirelessly transmitting power to the reception resonator through the selected route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Hongik University Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Park, Young Ho Ryu, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Ju Hui Kim, Byung Chul Park, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Byoung Hee Lee, Jeong Hae Lee
  • Patent number: 9685882
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for wireless power reception include converting a received wireless power to a wireless power for charging using a synchronous rectifier and a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter having a structure providing a high efficiency and low heat generation even when a high charging current is supplied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Byoung Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 9685994
    Abstract: A dual antenna for wireless communication transmission (WPT) and near field communication (NFC) includes a loop antenna, and a dual loop antenna disposed at an inside and an outside of the loop antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Korea Advanced Institute Of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Jong Won Yu, Chang Wook Yoon, Wang Sang Lee
  • Publication number: 20170163098
    Abstract: A wireless power relay apparatus includes a relay resonator configured to relay power from a source resonator configured to wirelessly transmit the power, to a target resonator configured to wirelessly receive the power through a mutual resonance, the relay resonator having a higher quality factor than the source resonator and the target resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi Hyung AHN, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Bong Chul KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Jae Hyun PARK, Keum Su SONG, Young Ho RYU, Byoung Hee LEE
  • Patent number: 9643504
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission system, a resonator in the wireless power transmission system, and a resonator design method for optimum power division are provided. A power receiver of the wireless power transmission system, includes a resonator configured to receive a power from a power transmitter. The power receiver further includes a power supply configured to supply the received power to a load. A figure of merit (FOM) of the resonator corresponds to a power dividing ratio of the power transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Ho Ryu, Eun Seok Park, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi
  • Patent number: 9601272
    Abstract: A wireless power relay apparatus includes a relay resonator configured to relay power from a source resonator configured to wirelessly transmit the power, to a target resonator configured to wirelessly receive the power through a mutual resonance, the relay resonator having a higher quality factor than the source resonator and the target resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi Hyung Ahn, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Young Ho Ryu, Byoung Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20170025903
    Abstract: Provided is a method for controlling a wireless power transmitter transmitting wireless power to at least one wireless power receiver. The method for controlling a wireless power transmitter, according to the present invention, can comprise the steps of: receiving information related to a wireless power receiver from at least one of each of the wireless power receiver; and controlling each of a plurality of power transmitting units included in the wireless power transmitter on the basis of the information related to the wireless power receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Keum-Su SONG, Kyung-Woo LEE, Hee-Won JUNG
  • Patent number: 9543074
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for receiving power wirelessly, and an apparatus and a method for transmitting power wirelessly are provided. The apparatus for transmitting power wirelessly includes: a source resonator configured to transmit power wirelessly to a target resonator through a mutual resonance with the target resonator; a power supply unit configured to supply power to the source resonator; and a matching unit configured to connect a passive device to the power supply unit in series or in parallel to match an output impedance of the power supply unit and an input impedance of the source resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Park, Young Ho Ryu, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn
  • Patent number: 9502174
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission apparatus includes a resonance unit including resonators and configured to form a magnetic resonant coupling with another resonator, and a feeding unit configured to transmit alternating current (AC) power to one of the resonators. The wireless power transmission apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine a value of a capacitor connected to one of the resonators, based on a magnitude of a magnetic field formed by the resonance unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Young Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi
  • Publication number: 20160315503
    Abstract: A wireless power receiver is provided. The wireless power receiver includes a substrate partitioned into a first area and a second area neighboring the first area, a circuit portion mounted in the first area of the substrate and including a receiving module, a resonance pattern portion directly provided on at least one surface of the substrate in the second area, and a shield mounted on a surface of the substrate in the second area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Sung-Bum PARK, Dong-Zo KIM, Keum-Su SONG
  • Patent number: 9437362
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for wireless power reception are provided. A wireless power receiver includes a receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive a power. The wireless power receiver further includes a power consuming unit configured to consume the power, until a voltage applied to a load reaches a predetermined value, so that an amount of a power transferred from the receiving unit to the load is less than or equal to an initial accommodation power amount of the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University)
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Seong Joong Kim, Yong Seong Roh, Young Jin Moon, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chang Sik Yoo, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi
  • Patent number: 9425863
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for wirelessly receiving power, and an apparatus and a method for wirelessly transmitting power, are provided. A wireless power receiver includes a receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive a power, and a controller configured to control a length of a clock signal based on the power. The wireless power receiver further includes a modulator configured to change an impedance based on the length of the clock signal to perform load modulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon
  • Patent number: 9403440
    Abstract: A wireless charging station, an electric vehicle charged wirelessly, and a method of charging an electric vehicle are provided. A wireless charging station include a charging unit configured to transmit power wirelessly to an electric vehicle, using a source resonator installed in the charging station; and a driving unit configured to move a target resonator connected to the source resonator from a position at which the target resonator is mounted on the charging unit to an installation space of the electric vehicle, when the electric vehicle is disposed in a charging area of the charging station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi Hyung Ahn, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Young Ho Ryu, Byoung Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 9391469
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to transmit power, and transceive data, using mutual resonance, includes a power transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit power to a device, using a power transmission frequency as a resonant frequency. The apparatus further includes a communication unit configured to transceive data to and from the device, using a communication frequency as a resonant frequency. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine a charging state of the device based on the data received from the device, and control an amount of the power based on the charging state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Byoung Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20160197512
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a resonator that generates an induced current by electromagnetic coupling. The resonator includes a first conductor, a plurality of second conductors, a one end of each of the second conductors being electrically coupled to a first point of the first conductor, and an other end of each of the second conductors being electrically coupled to a second point of the first conductor, and at least one impedance load connected with the second conductors in series or in parallel. Thus, the resonator may generate current through the first and second conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Keum-Su Song, Do-Won Kim, Sung-Bum Park, Jae-Hyun Park
  • Publication number: 20160172869
    Abstract: A wireless power receiver is disclosed. A wireless power receiver according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a resonant reception unit configured to receive wireless power by a resonance scheme; an inductive reception unit configured to receive wireless power by an induction scheme; and a power processing unit configured to process wireless power received at the resonant reception unit and the inductive reception unit. When the wireless power is received by the induction scheme, a current flowing in the inductive reception unit is greater than a current flowing in the resonant reception unit, and when the wireless power is received by the resonance scheme, a current flowing in the resonant reception unit is greater than a current flowing in the inductive reception unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Sung-Bum PARK, Do-Won KIM, Young-Ho RYU, Dong-Zo KIM, Jae-Hyun PARK, Keum-Su SONG, Sung-Ku YEO
  • Patent number: 9355773
    Abstract: A leakage magnetic field shielding apparatus includes a resonator configured to counterbalance a leakage magnetic field generated when a source resonator and a target resonator resonate at a resonant frequency of the source resonator and the target resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Park, Young Ho Ryu, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn
  • Patent number: 9347168
    Abstract: A reception (RX) node using mutual resonance includes a target resonator configured to receive power via mutual resonance with a source resonator; a controller configured to wake up in response to the received power, determine a point in time at which the controller woke up to be a point in time at which synchronization with other RX nodes is performed, and generate a data packet, and a sensor configured to wake up in response to the received power, sense information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Byoung Hee Lee