Patents by Inventor Sang Yeob Song

Sang Yeob 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).

  • Publication number: 20120223660
    Abstract: A white light emitting device includes a structure for emitting white light having at least four wavelengths by using two or less LEDs, where the LEDs include a blue/green LED emitting blue and green wavelengths of light. The device also includes means for emitting red wavelength of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pun Jae Choi, Masayoshi Koike, Sang Yeob Song
  • Publication number: 20120119249
    Abstract: An LED and manufacturing method therefor. The LED comprises a compound semiconductor structure having first and second compound layers and active layer, first and second electrode layers atop the second compound semiconductor layer and connected to the two compound. An insulating layer is coated in regions other than where the first and second electrode layers are located. A conducting adhesive layer is formed atop the non-conductive substrate, connecting the same to the first electrode layer and insulating layer. Formed on one side surface of the non-conductive substrate and adhesive layer is a first electrode connection layer connected to the conducting adhesive layer. A second electrode connection layer on the other side surface is connected to the second electrode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Tae-hyung KIM, Cheol-soo SONE, Jong-in YANG, Sang-yeob SONG, Si-hyuk LEE
  • Publication number: 20120086016
    Abstract: There is provided a surface treatment method of a group III nitride semiconductor including: providing a group III nitride semiconductor including a first surface having a group III polarity and a second surface opposing the first surface and having a nitrogen polarity; and irradiating a laser beam onto the second surface to change the nitrogen polarity of the second surface to the group III polarity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong In YANG, Sang Bum Lee, Sang Yeob Song, Si Hyuk Lee, Tae Hyung Kim
  • Patent number: 8110424
    Abstract: There is provided a surface treatment method of a group III nitride semiconductor including: providing a group III nitride semiconductor including a first surface having a group III polarity and a second surface opposing the first surface and having a nitrogen polarity; and irradiating a laser beam onto the second surface to change the nitrogen polarity of the second surface to the group III polarity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong In Yang, Sang Bum Lee, Sang Yeob Song, Si Hyuk Lee, Tae Hyung Kim
  • Patent number: 8110417
    Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a pattern on a group III nitride semiconductor substrate. A method of forming a pattern on a group III nitride semiconductor substrate according to an aspect of the invention may include: irradiating a laser beam onto at least one first region for preventing etching in a group III nitride semiconductor substrate; and etching at least one second region exclusive of the first region using the first region irradiated with the laser beam as a mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong In Yang, Yu Seung Kim, Sang Yeob Song, Si Hyuk Lee, Tae Hyung Kim
  • Publication number: 20120018764
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical/horizontal light-emitting diode for a semiconductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung LED,. LTD
    Inventors: Pun Jae Choi, Sang Bum Lee, Jin Bock Lee, Yu Seung Kim, Sang Yeob Song
  • Publication number: 20120007101
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device, and a method of manufacturing the same. The semiconductor light-emitting device includes a first electrode layer, an insulating layer, a second electrode layer, a second semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a first semiconductor layer that are sequentially stacked on a substrate, a first contact that passes through the substrate to be electrically connected to the first electrode layer, and a second contact that passes through the substrate, the first electrode layer, and the insulating layer to communicate with the second electrode layer. The first electrode layer is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer by filling a contact hole that passes through the second electrode layer, the second semiconductor layer, and the active layer, and the insulating layer surrounds an inner circumferential surface of the contact hole to insulate the first electrode layer from the second electrode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Jong-in YANG, Tae-hyung KIM, Si-hyuk LEE, Sang-yeob SONG, Cheol-soo SONE, Hak-hwan KIM, Jin-hyun LEE
  • Patent number: 8030667
    Abstract: A nitride semiconductor light emitting diode (LED) comprises an n-type nitride semiconductor layer; an electron emitting layer formed on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer, the electron emitting layer being composed of a nitride semiconductor layer including a transition element of group III; an active layer formed on the electron emitting layer; and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer formed on the active layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Yeob Song, Ji Hye Shim, Bum Joon Kim
  • Patent number: 7968893
    Abstract: Disclosed are a semiconductor light emitting device, which can improve characteristics of the semiconductor light emitting device such as a forward voltage characteristic and a turn-on voltage characteristic, increase light emission efficiency by lowering an input voltage, and increase reliability of the semiconductor light emitting device by a low-voltage operation, and a method of manufacturing the same. The semiconductor light emitting device includes: an n-type GaN semiconductor layer; an active layer formed on a gallium face of the n-type GaN semiconductor layer; a p-type semiconductor layer formed on the active layer; and an n-type electrode formed on a nitrogen face of the n-type GaN semiconductor layer and including a lanthanum (La)-nickel (Ni) alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Yeob Song, Jin Hyun Lee, Yu Seung Kim, Kwang Ki Choi, Pun Jae Choi, Hyun Soo Kim, Sang Bum Lee
  • Patent number: 7935970
    Abstract: A nitride semiconductor light emitting diode (LED) comprises an n-type nitride semiconductor layer; an electron emitting layer formed on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer, the electron emitting layer being composed of a nitride semiconductor layer including a transition element of group III; an active layer formed on the electron emitting layer; and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer formed on the active layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Yeob Song, Ji Hye Shim, Bum Joon Kim
  • Patent number: 7872266
    Abstract: A high-efficiency semiconductor light emitting diode and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor LED has high internal quantum efficiency and can reduce the bad effect caused by the crystal defect. In the semiconductor light emitting diode, a conductive substrate has a three-dimensional top surface, and a light-emitting stack structure has a three-dimensional structure and includes an n-type nitride semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer, which are sequentially formed on the conductive substrate. A p-electrode is formed on the p-type nitride semiconductor layer, and an n-electrode is formed on a bottom surface of the conductive substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pun Jae Choi, Sang Yeob Song, Suk Youn Hong
  • Publication number: 20110008924
    Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a pattern on a group III nitride semiconductor substrate. A method of forming a pattern on a group III nitride semiconductor substrate according to an aspect of the invention may include: irradiating a laser beam onto at least one first region for preventing etching in a group III nitride semiconductor substrate; and etching at least one second region exclusive of the first region using the first region irradiated with the laser beam as a mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG LED CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong In YANG, Yu Seung KIM, Sang Yeob SONG, Si Hyuk LEE, Tae Hyung KIM
  • Publication number: 20100330717
    Abstract: A high-efficiency semiconductor light emitting diode and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor LED has high internal quantum efficiency and can reduce the bad effect caused by the crystal defect. In the semiconductor light emitting diode, a conductive substrate has a three-dimensional top surface, and a light-emitting stack structure has a three-dimensional structure and includes an n-type nitride semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer, which are sequentially formed on the conductive substrate. A p-electrode is formed on the p-type nitride semiconductor layer, and an n-electrode is formed on a bottom surface of the conductive substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG LED CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Pun Jae CHOI, Sang Yeob Song, Suk Youn Hong
  • Patent number: 7851808
    Abstract: A nitride semiconductor light emitting diode (LED) comprises an n-type nitride semiconductor layer; an electron emitting layer formed on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer, the electron emitting layer being composed of a nitride semiconductor layer including a transition element of group III; an active layer formed on the electron emitting layer; and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer formed on the active layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Yeob Song, Ji Hye Shim, Bum Joon Kim
  • Patent number: 7816284
    Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a pattern on a group III nitride semiconductor substrate. A method of forming a pattern on a group III nitride semiconductor substrate according to an aspect of the invention may include: irradiating a laser beam onto at least one first region for preventing etching in a group III nitride semiconductor substrate; and etching at least one second region exclusive of the first region using the first region irradiated with the laser beam as a mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong In Yang, Yu Seung Kim, Sang Yeob Song, Si Hyuk Lee, Tae Hyung Kim
  • Patent number: 7795054
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a vertical structure light emitting diode device, the method including: sequentially forming a first conductivity type III-V group compound semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity type III-V group compound semiconductor layer on a substrate for growth; bonding a conductive substrate to the second conductivity type III-V group compound semiconductor layer; removing the substrate for growth from the first conductivity type III-V group compound semiconductor layer; and forming an electrode on an exposed portion of the first conductive III-V group compound semiconductor layer due to the removing the substrate for growth, wherein the bonding a conductive substrate comprises partially heating a metal bonding layer by applying microwaves to a bonding interface while bringing the metal bonding layer into contact with the bonding interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myong Soo Cho, Ki Yeol Park, Sang Yeob Song, Si Hyuk Lee, Pun Jae Choi
  • Publication number: 20100200867
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a vertical structure light emitting diode device, the method including: sequentially forming a first conductivity type III-V group compound semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity type III-V group compound semiconductor layer on a substrate for growth; bonding a conductive substrate to the second conductivity type III-V group compound semiconductor layer; removing the substrate for growth from the first conductivity type III-V group compound semiconductor layer; and forming an electrode on an exposed portion of the first conductive III-V group compound semiconductor layer due to the removing the substrate for growth, wherein the bonding a conductive substrate comprises partially heating a metal bonding layer by applying microwaves to a bonding interface while bringing the metal bonding layer into contact with the bonding interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myong Soo CHO, Ki Yeol PARK, Sang Yeob SONG, Si Hyuk LEE, Pun Jae CHOI
  • Publication number: 20100099212
    Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a pattern on a group III nitride semiconductor substrate. A method of forming a pattern on a group III nitride semiconductor substrate according to an aspect of the invention may include: irradiating a laser beam onto at least one first region for preventing etching in a group III nitride semiconductor substrate; and etching at least one second region exclusive of the first region using the first region irradiated with the laser beam as a mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Jong In YANG, Yu Seung KIM, Sang Yeob SONG, Si Hyuk LEE, Tae Hyung KIM
  • Publication number: 20100090247
    Abstract: There is provided a surface treatment method of a group III nitride semiconductor including: providing a group III nitride semiconductor including a first surface having a group III polarity and a second surface opposing the first surface and having a nitrogen polarity; and irradiating a laser beam onto the second surface to change the nitrogen polarity of the second surface to the group III polarity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Jong In YANG, Sang Bum Lee, Sang Yeob Song, Si Hyuk Lee, Tae Hyung Kim
  • Publication number: 20090095965
    Abstract: A nitride semiconductor light emitting diode (LED) comprises an n-type nitride semiconductor layer; an electron emitting layer formed on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer, the electron emitting layer being composed of a nitride semiconductor layer including a transition element of group III; an active layer formed on the electron emitting layer; and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer formed on the active layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-Yeob SONG, Ji Hye Shim, Bum Joon Kim