Patents by Inventor Yong-jun Seo

Yong-jun Seo 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: 20240153831
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring air currents on the surface of a substrate, which can accurately measure the magnitude and direction of air currents on the surface of a wafer with wafer-type air current measurement sensors, are provided. The apparatus includes: a first air current measurement module measuring a magnitude of air currents on a surface of a first substrate, which is processed in accordance with a semiconductor manufacturing process; a second air current measurement module measuring a movement direction of the air currents; and a power module supplying power to the first and second air current measurement modules, wherein the first air current measurement module, the second air current measurement module, and the power module are mounted on a second substrate, which has the same shape as the first substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Yong Jun SEO, Su Jin CHAE, Sang Hyun SON, Sang Min HA, Young Sik BANG, Jeong Mo HWANG, Dong Ok AHN
  • Patent number: 11933808
    Abstract: A buffer unit for temporarily storing a substrate includes a housing having a space for storing a substrate therein, one or more slots disposed within the housing for placing a substrate thereon, and a holding unit disposed at a bottom portion of the housing, having a flat and non-inclined top surface, and comprising a built-in wireless charging module. A substrate type sensor is stored at the holding unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Seop Choi, Yong-Jun Seo, Sang Hyun Son, Ji Young Lee, Gyeong Ryul Kim, Sun Yong Park
  • Patent number: 11923219
    Abstract: The inventive concept relates to an apparatus for treating a substrate. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a process chamber having a process space in which the substrate is treated with a fluid in a supercritical state, a support unit that supports the substrate in the process space, a fluid supply unit that supplies the fluid into the process space, a filler member disposed to face the substrate placed on the support unit in the process space, and a measurement unit that measures a state in the process space, the measurement unit being provided in the filler member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Youngseop Choi, Young Hun Lee, Yong-Jun Seo, Bok Kyu Lee, Miso Park
  • Patent number: 11915782
    Abstract: An electronic device including a memory device with improved reliability is provided. The semiconductor device comprises a data pin configured to transmit a data signal, a command/address pin configured to transmit a command and an address, a command/address receiver connected to the command/address pin, and a computing unit connected to the command/address receiver, wherein the command/address receiver receives a first command and a first address from the outside through the command/address pin and generates a first instruction on the basis of the first command and the first address, and the computing unit receives the first instruction and performs computation based on the first instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Min Lee, Nam Hyung Kim, Dae Jeong Kim, Do Han Kim, Min Su Kim, Deok Ho Seo, Won Jae Shin, Yong Jun Yu, Il Gyu Jung, In Su Choi
  • Publication number: 20230350438
    Abstract: A process measurement apparatus and method capable of increasing production by decreasing an operating time are provided. The process measurement method is performed by a computing device, and includes receiving a plurality of sensed values from a plurality of sensors disposed in a wafer-type temperature sensor, generating a first temperature value of a first heating zone based on the plurality of sensed values, and determining a first compensation value based on a first difference value corresponding to a difference between the first temperature value and a target value, wherein a first compensation ratio between the first difference value and the first compensation value when the first difference value is a first value is different from a second compensation ratio between the first difference value and the first compensation value when the first difference value is a second value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Yong Jun Seo, Sang Hyun Son, Sang Min Ha, Hyeong Jun Cho, Dong Ok Ahn
  • Patent number: 11756815
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for precisely monitoring warpage deformation of a substrate. The apparatus includes a sensing unit and a processor. The sensing unit is removably mounted on the substrate and detects information on the warpage deformation of the substrate during a treatment process performed on the substrate. The processor generates warpage state information on the basis of the warpage information detected by the sensing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Jun Seo, Sang Hyun Son, Sang Min Ha, Dong Ok Ahn
  • Patent number: 11703520
    Abstract: The inventive concept provides a wafer type sensor unit which acquires data on a wind direction and a wind velocity of an air flow during processing, the wafer type sensor unit supported by a supporting unit of a substrate processing apparatus. The unit comprising a wafer-shaped circuit board and a hot-wired wind velocity sensor placed apart from an upper surface of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Seo, Sang Hyun Son, Ji Su Hong, Jae Myoung Lee, Dong Ok Ahn
  • Patent number: 11697380
    Abstract: A system for displaying vehicle driving information may include: first and second image acquisition devices configured to capture an image of a first side on which a driver seat is located and an image of a second side which is the opposite side of the first side, respectively; first and second display devices configured to display the captured images of the first and second image acquisition devices, respectively; first and second BSD devices and configured to sense side-rear vehicle information; and a control device configured to recognize the location and vehicle distance of the side-rear vehicle by analyzing the side-rear vehicle information detected by the first and second BSD devices, determine whether to issue a BSD warning, and control BSD warning icons of the ego vehicle and the side-rear vehicle to be displayed as an OSD of the images displayed on the first and second display devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOBIS Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo Sung Lee, Geon Pyo Kim, Hyun Ho Park, Kwang Ho Jung, Yong Jun Seo, Ki Hun Bang
  • Publication number: 20230204354
    Abstract: The inventive concept provides a portable level measuring apparatus. The portable level measuring apparatus includes a sensor module having a sensor unit configured to measure an inclination of a measuring object and a wireless communication unit configured to transmit a measured information which is measured at the sensor unit; and a portable terminal connected to the sensor module through a wireless communication, and which displays the measured information, and wherein the sensor module combines with the portable terminal through a connector and which pairs immediately if separated with the portable terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su Jin CHAE, Sang Min HA, Dong Ok AHN, Ho Hyeong LEE, Yong-Jun SEO, Sang Hyun SON, Hyeong Jun CHO
  • Publication number: 20230100373
    Abstract: The inventive concept provides a sensor station. The sensor station includes a body providing an inner space for storing a substrate-type sensor; a power source unit installed at the body and configured to transmit a power to the substrate-type sensor; a processing unit installed at the body and configured to process a data measured by the substrate-type sensor; and a communication unit installed at the body and configured to exchange a data with the substrate-type sensor and a server of a substrate treating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Hyun SON, Yong-Jun SEO, Su Jin CHAE, Dong Ok AHN, Jae Hong KIM
  • Publication number: 20230083574
    Abstract: A temperature measuring apparatus with improved accuracy is provided. The temperature measuring apparatus comprises a test substrate having a thermal conductivity, a circuit board layer laminated on the test substrate and including a plurality of through holes exposing a top surface of the test substrate, bonding agent disposed in the plurality of through holes and having a thermal conductivity, and a plurality of sensors disposed on the bonding agent and for measuring a temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Yong Jun SEO, Sang Hyun SON, Su Jin CHAE, Dong Ok AHN
  • Publication number: 20230044888
    Abstract: The inventive concept provides a method for treating a substrate. In an embodiment, the substrate treating method includes a treatment step of treating a residue on the substrate with a first fluid in a supercritical state and a second fluid in a supercritical state in a process space of a chamber, and the first fluid in the supercritical state and the second fluid in the supercritical state have different densities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Jun SEO, Hyun YOON, Jungsuk GOH, Byeong Geun KIM, Yoonki SA, Doyeon KIM, Yerim YEON, Choonghyun LEE, Pil Kyun HEO, Youngje UM, Jaeseong LEE, Dongok AHN
  • Patent number: 11495467
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for etching a thin layer including silicon nitride formed on a substrate are disclosed. Etchant including phosphoric acid and water is supplied on the substrate so that a liquid layer is formed on the substrate. The thin layer is etched by reaction between the thin layer and the etchant. Thickness of the liquid layer is measured to detect variation in the thickness of the liquid layer while etching the thin layer. Variation in the concentration of the phosphoric acid and the water is calculated based on the variation in the thickness of the liquid layer. Water is supplied on the substrate based on the variation in the concentration of the phosphoric acid and the water so that the concentration of the phosphoric acid and the water becomes a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung Suk Goh, Jae Seong Lee, Do Youn Lim, Kuk Saeng Kim, Young Dae Chung, Tae Shin Kim, Jee Young Lee, Won Geun Kim, Ji Hoon Jeong, Kwang Sup Kim, Pil Kyun Heo, Yoon Ki Sa, Ye Rim Yeon, Hyun Yoon, Do Yeon Kim, Yong Jun Seo, Byeong Geun Kim, Young Je Um
  • Publication number: 20220205081
    Abstract: A substrate type sensor includes a substrate shape member, a pressure sensor panel provided at the substrate shape member, the pressure sensor panel including a plurality of pressure sensors, a central module including a transmission unit, the reception unit receiving data from the pressure sensor panel, and a battery proving power to the pressure sensor panel and the central module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YOUNG SEOP CHOI, YONG-JUN SEO, SANG HYUN SON, JUN GWON LEE, HAK HYON KIM, SUN YONG PARK
  • Publication number: 20220206031
    Abstract: A buffer unit for temporarily storing a substrate includes a housing having a space for storing a substrate therein, one or more slots disposed within the housing for placing a substrate thereon, and a holding unit disposed at a bottom portion of the housing, having a flat and non-inclined top surface, and comprising a built-in wireless charging module. A substrate type sensor is stored at the holding unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YOUNG SEOP CHOI, YONG-JUN SEO, SANG HYUN SON, JI YOUNG LEE, GYEONG RYUL KIM, SUN YONG PARK
  • Publication number: 20220205782
    Abstract: A substrate type sensor provided in an atmosphere accompanied by a temperature change to measure a horizontality of a support member that supports a substrate is disclosed. The substrate type sensor may include a base having a shape of the substrate, one or more sensors provided in the base and including 3 or more axis acceleration sensors or 6 or more axis measurement units (IMUs), a receiver configured to receive data collected by the one or more sensors and a power source configured to provide electric power to the one or more sensors and the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Young Seop CHOI, Yong-Jun SEO, Sang Hyun SON, Sang Min LEE, Jong Hyeon WOO, Hwan Bin KIM
  • Publication number: 20220091150
    Abstract: The inventive concept provides a wafer type sensor unit which acquires data on a wind direction and a wind velocity of an air flow during processing, the wafer type sensor unit supported by a supporting unit of a substrate processing apparatus. The unit comprising a wafer-shaped circuit board and a hot-wired wind velocity sensor placed apart from an upper surface of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Yong-Jun SEO, Sang Hyun SON, Ji Su HONG, Jae Myoung LEE, Dong Ok AHN
  • Publication number: 20220060867
    Abstract: A method of controlling a low-power operation of a wireless sensor device includes performing a sensor-active step where the wireless sensor device is active during the time taken for a working mode in which the wireless sensor device performs multiple tasks, and performing a sensor-inactive step where a mode of the wireless sensor device is switched to a sleep mode after the working mode is ended. The performing of the sensor-active step includes receiving, after transmitting sensing data of a sensing target to a host device that monitors and controls the wireless sensor device, operation control information stored in the host device from the host device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Hyun SON, Yong Jun SEO, Dong Ok AHN
  • Publication number: 20210183660
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for etching a thin layer including silicon nitride formed on a substrate are disclosed. Etchant including phosphoric acid and water is supplied on the substrate so that a liquid layer is formed on the substrate. The thin layer is etched by reaction between the thin layer and the etchant. Thickness of the liquid layer is measured to detect variation in the thickness of the liquid layer while etching the thin layer. Variation in the concentration of the phosphoric acid and the water is calculated based on the variation in the thickness of the liquid layer. Water is supplied on the substrate based on the variation in the concentration of the phosphoric acid and the water so that the concentration of the phosphoric acid and the water becomes a predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung Suk GOH, Jae Seong LEE, Do Youn LIM, Kuk Saeng KIM, Young Dae CHUNG, Tae Shin KIM, Jee Young LEE, Won Geun KIM, Ji Hoon JEONG, Kwang Sup KIM, Pil Kyun HEO, Yoon Ki SA, Ye Rim YEON, Hyun YOON, Do Yeon KIM, Yong Jun SEO, Byeong Geun KIM, Young Je UM
  • Publication number: 20210134628
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for precisely monitoring warpage deformation of a substrate. The apparatus includes a sensing unit and a processor. The sensing unit is removably mounted on the substrate and detects information on the warpage deformation of the substrate during a treatment process performed on the substrate. The processor generates warpage state information on the basis of the warpage information detected by the sensing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Jun SEO, Sang Hyun SON, Sang Min HA, Dong Ok AHN