Patents by Inventor Tae-Keun Jeon
Tae-Keun Jeon 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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Patent number: 8612665Abstract: A method for transferring data in a memory system including at least first and second memories, includes activating the first memory to conduct a read operation, activating the second memory during the read operation of the first memory, and transferring data which is obtained from the read operation, directly to the second memory from the first memory.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tae-Keun Jeon
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Patent number: 8539143Abstract: A memory system is provided includes a host processor, and a plurality of cascade connected memory cards connected to the host processor. Each of the memory cards stores a same default relative card address (RCA) prior to initialization of the memory system. The host processor is configured to sequentially access each memory card using the default RCA, and to change the default RCA to a unique RCA upon each sequential access.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Hyeok Choi, Sung-Hoon Lee, Si-Hoon Hong, Tae-Keun Jeon
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Publication number: 20120179871Abstract: A memory system is provided includes a host processor, and a plurality of cascade connected memory cards connected to the host processor. Each of the memory cards stores a same default relative card address (RCA) prior to initialization of the memory system. The host processor is configured to sequentially access each memory card using the default RCA, and to change the default RCA to a unique RCA upon each sequential access.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Hyeok CHOI, Sung-Hoon LEE, Si-Hoon HONG, Tae-Keun JEON
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Patent number: 8166230Abstract: A memory system is provided includes a host processor, and a plurality of cascade connected memory cards connected to the host processor. Each of the memory cards stores a same default relative card address (RCA) prior to initialization of the memory system. The host processor is configured to sequentially access each memory card using the default RCA, and to change the default RCA to a unique RCA upon each sequential access.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Hyeok Choi, Sung-Hoon Lee, Si-Hoon Hong, Tae-Keun Jeon
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Publication number: 20110264851Abstract: Disclosed is a data transfer method of a memory system which includes reading data from a first non-volatile memory having at least one first chip connected to a controller through a first channel; and transferring the read data to a second non-volatile memory having at least one second chip connected to the controller through a second channel, wherein each of the first and second channels has at least one line for activating a corresponding chip, wherein the first and second channels share at least one data line, and wherein data transfer operations in through the first and second channels are performed in response to data strobe signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: TAE-KEUN JEON, JONGKEUN AHN
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Patent number: 7711865Abstract: A movable storage device combined with a smart card can include a plurality of signal pins that are connected to at least one of a plurality of memory card hosts that use different communications protocols from each other or a smart card host, and at least one signal pin that is used as a mode distinguishing pin. A mode deciding unit can decide on an operation mode, which can be a smart card mode and/or a memory card mode based on a level of a first initial input signal received from the mode distinguishing pin. A smart card module can communicate with a smart card host in a smart card mode and a memory card module can be interfaced with memory card hosts, and communicates with a memory card host connected in a memory card mode and stores data.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong-hyeon Kim, Tae-keun Jeon, Seong-hyun Kim
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Publication number: 20100011164Abstract: A memory system is provided includes a host processor, and a plurality of cascade connected memory cards connected to the host processor. Each of the memory cards stores a same default relative card address (RCA) prior to initialization of the memory system. The host processor is configured to sequentially access each memory card using the default RCA, and to change the default RCA to a unique RCA upon each sequential access.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Hyeok CHOI, Sung-Hoon LEE, Si-Hoon HONG, Tae-Keun JEON
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Publication number: 20080191034Abstract: A movable storage device combined with a smart card can include a plurality of signal pins that are connected to at least one of a plurality of memory card hosts that use different communications protocols from each other or a smart card host, and at least one signal pin that is used as a mode distinguishing pin. A mode deciding unit can decide on an operation mode, which can be a smart card mode and/or a memory card mode based on a level of a first initial input signal received from the mode distinguishing pin. A smart card module can communicate with a smart card host in a smart card mode and a memory card module can be interfaced with memory card hosts, and communicates with a memory card host connected in a memory card mode and stores data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Yong-hyeon Kim, Tae-keun Jeon, Seong-hyun Kim
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Publication number: 20080140914Abstract: A method for transferring data in a memory system including at least first and second memories, includes activating the first memory to conduct a read operation, activating the second memory during the read operation of the first memory, and transferring data which is obtained from the read operation, directly to the second memory from the first memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Tae-Keun JEON
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Patent number: 7376773Abstract: A multi-standard protocol storage device can include a non-volatile memory, a first interface controller, a second interface controller, and at least one pin. The non-volatile memory can be accessed according to a non-volatile memory protocol. The first interface controller can be configured to convert first commands in a first standardized protocol to the non-volatile memory protocol and the second interface controller can be configured to convert second commands in a second standardized protocol to the non-volatile memory protocol. The at least one pin of the device is configured to conduct a recognition signal thereon indicating whether the first or second standardized protocol is used by a host coupled thereto and that conducts data signals according to the first and second standardized protocols.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong-hyeon Kim, Tae-keun Jeon, Seong-hyun Kim
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Publication number: 20080025095Abstract: A flash memory device and method of programming a flash memory device which include an array of memory cells arranged in rows and columns. A method includes programming memory cells of a selected row with loaded data; determining whether the memory cells of the selected row are successfully programmed; when the judgment result is determined as a unsuccessful program operation, determining a reprogram operation according to flag information indicating an on/off state of the reprogram operation stored in the flash memory device; and when the flag information indicates an on state of the reprogram information, reprogramming the loaded data to memory cells of a different row from the selected row.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Se-Jin Ahn, Tae-Keun Jeon
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Publication number: 20070083689Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) system having a card-type USB interface connector includes a host platform, a storage layer, and an electrical interface. The host platform includes a USB host controller for controlling data transfer, and a first card-type connector at which data is transferred. The storage device includes a non-volatile memory device for storing data, a memory controller for controlling the non-volatile memory device, and a second card-type connector at which data is transferred with the first card-type connector. A plurality of electrical lines interconnecting the first and second connectors are disposed in the electrical interface. A USB control module converts transferred data into USB packets, and converts USB packets into data for transfer. The card-type USB interface connector of the USB system is used as a USB interface connector by means of a card-type plug. Thus, the card-type USB interface connector is readily installed in card-type connector interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventors: Tae-Keun Jeon, Seong-hyun Kim
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Patent number: 7171502Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) system having a card-type USB interface connector includes a host platform, a storage layer, and an electrical interface. The host platform includes a USB host controller for controlling data transfer, and a first card-type connector at which data is transferred. The storage device includes a non-volatile memory device for storing data, a memory controller for controlling the non-volatile memory device, and a second card-type connector at which data is transferred with the first card-type connector. A plurality of electrical lines interconnecting the first and second connectors are disposed in the electrical interface. A USB control module converts transferred data into USB packets, and converts USB packets into data for transfer. The card-type USB interface connector of the USB system is used as a USB interface connector by means of a card-type plug. Thus, the card-type USB interface connector is readily installed in card-type connector interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae-Keun Jeon, Seong-hyun Kim
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Patent number: 6853573Abstract: A serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) storage device supports an SATA protocol that provides for high data transfer speed. The storage device is for connecting to an SATA cable, and includes at least one non-volatile semiconductor memory device for storing data therein; an SATA adapter, connected to the SATA cable, for transferring/receiving data signals to/from the SATA cable; a memory controller for controlling the non-volatile semiconductor memory device in response to data signals transferred from the SATA adapter; and an SATA device controller, connected between the SATA adapter and the memory controller, for interfacing transmitted/received data signals between the SATA adapter and the memory controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seong-hyun Kim, Sam-yong Bahng, Yong-hyeon Kim, Tae-Keun Jeon
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Publication number: 20050005045Abstract: A multi-standard protocol storage device can include a non-volatile memory, a first interface controller, a second interface controller, and at least one pin. The non-volatile memory can be accessed according to a non-volatile memory protocol. The first interface controller can be configured to convert first commands in a first standardized protocol to the non-volatile memory protocol and the second interface controller can be configured to convert second commands in a second standardized protocol to the non-volatile memory protocol. The at least one pin of the device is configured to conduct a recognition signal thereon indicating whether the first or second standardized protocol is used by a host coupled thereto and that conducts data signals according to the first and second standardized protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventors: Yong-hyeon Kim, Tae-keun Jeon, Seong-hyun Kim
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Publication number: 20040044819Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) system having a card-type USB interface connector includes a host platform, a storage layer, and an electrical interface. The host platform includes a USB host controller for controlling data transfer, and a first card-type connector at which data is transferred. The storage device includes a non-volatile memory device for storing data, a memory controller for controlling the non-volatile memory device, and a second card-type connector at which data is transferred with the first card-type connector. A plurality of electrical lines interconnecting the first and second connectors are disposed in the electrical interface. A USB control module converts transferred data into USB packets, and converts USB packets into data for transfer. The card-type USB interface connector of the USB system is used as a USB interface connector by means of a card-type plug. Thus, the card-type USB interface connector is readily installed in card-type connector interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae-Keun Jeon, Seong-Hyun Kim
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Publication number: 20040042244Abstract: A serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) storage device supports an SATA protocol that provides for high data transfer speed. The storage device is for connecting to an SATA cable, and includes at least one non-volatile semiconductor memory device for storing data therein; an SATA adapter, connected to the SATA cable, for transferring/receiving data signals to/from the SATA cable; a memory controller for controlling the non-volatile semiconductor memory device in response to data signals transferred from the SATA adapter; and an SATA device controller, connected between the SATA adapter and the memory controller, for interfacing transmitted/received data signals between the SATA adapter and the memory controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seong-hyun Kim, Sam-yong Bahng, Yong-hyeon Kim, Tae-Keun Jeon