Patents by Inventor Bum Choi

Bum Choi 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: 20250140964
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells and a plurality of vents, each vent associated with a respective battery cell. A heat sink is positioned adjacent the vents parts and is configured to dissipate heat from the plurality of battery cells. The heat sink includes a heat dissipation case having a metal material and a resinous material and defining a flow path groove through which cooling water is configured to flow, and a heat dissipation film adjacent the vents and coupled to the heat dissipation case and surrounding the flow path groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Yong Jung, Bum Choi, Jong Yoon Keum, Soo Jun Ahn, Jae Heon Chung
  • Publication number: 20250132446
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a pack case, a battery cell assembly, a resin layer, and an inorganic film. The battery cell assembly includes a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the pack case; and the resin layer fills a relatively lower portion of a space between the plurality of battery cells. The inorganic film fills a relatively upper portion of the space between the plurality of battery cells. A method of manufacture is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution
    Inventors: Gae-Sung Kim, Tae-Young Park, Bum Choi
  • Publication number: 20250079582
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery cell, a manufacturing method thereof, and a battery module comprising the same, and a battery cell related to one example of the present invention comprises an electrode assembly, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, a plating layer formed on an outer surface of the case, a scratch region formed by removing a partial region of the plating layer, and a porous coating layer provided to surround the scratch region and containing a sacrificial material having a higher metal ionization tendency than that of the plating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Yong Jung, Bum Choi, Jong Yoon Keum
  • Patent number: 12236622
    Abstract: An image signal processor includes a statistic data generating unit for receiving an image signal from an external device, an image processing unit for receiving the image signal, and a direct memory access (DMA) module connected to the statistic data generating unit and the image processing unit. The statistic data generating unit performs first image pre-processing on the image signal and generates first statistic data based on the image signal subjected to the first image pre-processing. The DMA module stores the first statistic data therein and provides the stored first statistic data to the image processing unit. The image processing unit performs second image pre-processing on the image signal and performs image processing on the image signal based on the first statistic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong-Bum Choi, Il Do Kim, Dong Woo Lee, Na-Ri Im, Kyu Yul Choi, Jong Seong Choi, Suk Hwan Lim
  • Publication number: 20250007038
    Abstract: A battery cell manufacturing method comprises scratching a partial region of a plating layer of unit plate material to form a scratch region on the unit plate material; bonding a sacrificial metal sheet to one side of the unit plate material to cover the scratch region; and processing the unit plate material into a cylindrical shape so that the sacrificial metal sheet is exposed to the outside. A battery cell and battery module according to the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Yong Jung, Bum Choi, Jong Yoon Keum
  • Publication number: 20250007052
    Abstract: A battery cell and a battery module include a direct water-cooling battery cell and a direct water-cooling battery module. The corrosion resistance of the battery cell can be improved by using a sacrificial metal having a higher metal ionization tendency than that of a battery cell case, and the battery cell can be cooled by using general cooling water for vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Yoon Keum, Bum Choi, Hee Gyu Kim, Jae Heon Chung
  • Publication number: 20240413438
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery cell and a battery module comprising the same, and relates, particularly, to a direct water-cooling battery cell and a direct water-cooling battery module comprising the same. According to the present disclosure, the corrosion resistance of the battery cell can be improved by using a sacrificial metal having a higher metal ionization tendency than that of a battery cell case, and the heat of the battery cell can be cooled by using general cooling water for vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Yong Jung, Hee Gyu Kim, Bum Choi, Jong Yoon Keum, Jae Heon Chung
  • Publication number: 20240414956
    Abstract: A display device includes a first pixel and a second pixel. The first pixel and the second pixel each includes a first transistor, a portion of a via layer disposed on the first transistor, and a portion of a first metal layer disposed on the via layer. The first pixel and the second pixel further include a first pixel electrode and a second pixel electrode disposed in the first metal layer, and a first end of the first pixel electrode faces the second pixel electrode and is positioned at a height lower than the second pixel electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Jae Hyun LEE, Seung Ha CHOI, Ye Eun KANG, Jong Bum CHOI, Seung Rae KIM, Woo Geun LEE
  • Publication number: 20240393413
    Abstract: A spin Hall magnetic sensor includes a plurality of magnetic thin film units including a magnetic layer stacked on a non-magnetic layer, and a plurality of non-magnetic substances disposed between the plurality of magnetic thin film units, The magnetic includes a Wheatstone bridge structure to observe a magnetic Hall resistance generated by a spin orbit torque (SOT).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Joon-Hyun Kwon, Hyun-Soo Kim, Sang-Hyeok Yang, Su-Jung Noh, Han-Saem Lee, Ji-Sung Lee, Byoung-Chul Min, Jong-Bum Choi, Dong-Soo Han
  • Publication number: 20240380019
    Abstract: A battery module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: at least one battery cell assembly including a plurality of cylindrical battery cells arranged in a state that side surfaces are adjacent to each other; a case accommodating the battery cell assembly; a fixing resin layer disposed to at least one side of the length direction ends of a plurality of cylindrical battery cells and fixing a plurality of cylindrical battery cells; and a thermal transmission resin layer formed between the fixing resin layer and the case and between the side of the battery cell assembly and the case, and in contact with the fixing resin layer and the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Hee Gyu KIM, Bum CHOI, Seungbin CHOI
  • Publication number: 20240377205
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for determining a lane centerline network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Ho Sung KIM, Jong Bum CHOI, Ja Yong LEE
  • Publication number: 20240372179
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery cell and a battery module comprising the same, and relates, particularly, to a direct water-cooling battery cell and a direct water-cooling battery module comprising the same. According to the present invention, the corrosion resistance of the battery cell can be improved by using a sacrificial metal having a higher metal ionization tendency than that of a battery cell case, and the heat of the battery cell can be cooled by using general cooling water for vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Yong Jung, Bum Choi, Jong Yoon Keum, Jae Heon Chung
  • Publication number: 20240356105
    Abstract: A direct water-cooling battery cell is capable of directly cooling heat generated in a battery cell by using non-insulated low-cost general cooling water, rather than insulated. expensive special cooling water. A direct water-cooling battery module comprising a plurality of the direct water-cooling battery cells is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Yoon Keum, Bum Choi, Sae Weon Roh, Jae Heon Chung, Min Yong Jung
  • Publication number: 20240347808
    Abstract: A battery module according to one example of the present invention includes at least one battery cell having a vent part, and a heat dissipation part disposed to face the vent part of the at least one battery cell to dissipate heat from the battery cell. The heat dissipation part includes a heat dissipation film, one side of which is attached to the battery cell to face the vent part of the battery cell, and a heat dissipation case coupled to the other side opposite to one side of the heat dissipation film to form a cooling flow passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Yong Jung, Bum Choi, Jong Yoon Keum, Soo Jun Ahn, Jae Heon Chung
  • Publication number: 20240292705
    Abstract: A display device includes a first layer disposed on a first base layer, a second layer disposed on a second base layer, and a filling layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer. The first layer includes a light-emitting-element layer including a light emitting element, a bank protruding in a thickness direction of the first base layer, and a color conversion layer which is disposed in an area surrounded by the bank and includes a color conversion part including a quantum dot. The bank is disposed between the first base layer and the filling layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Hak Bum CHOI, Jang Il KIM, Jeong Ki KIM, Jong Hoon KIM, Su Jin LEE
  • Publication number: 20240257385
    Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for determining a location of an object on a lane map, wherein the method includes acquiring image data captured by a camera mounted on a vehicle, generating feature information regarding a plurality of features included in the image data by performing certain processing on the image data, determining a plurality of features corresponding to a same object in a plurality of pieces of image data, on the basis of a degree of correlation between the plurality of features included in the image data, and determining a location of an object on the lane map, on the basis of location information of the vehicle on the lane map and feature location information on the plurality of pieces of image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Ho Sung KIM, Jong Bum CHOI, Ja Yong LEE
  • Publication number: 20240213617
    Abstract: A battery module for preventing chain ignition comprises a plurality of battery cells having vent parts, a cell frame including a cell seating part having a plurality of seating grooves configured to receive the respective vent parts of the plurality of battery cells, and a first adhesive layer disposed between the vent parts of the battery cells and the seating grooves. The first adhesive layer bonds the battery cells to the cell seating part and two adjacent seating grooves of the cell seating part are spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Yoon Keum, Bum Choi, Soo Jun Ahn, Jae Heon Chung, Min Yong Jung
  • Publication number: 20240213638
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells and a module case configured to receive the plurality of battery cells to improve spatial utilization of the battery module. The module case includes a case body at front, rear, left and right surfaces, and a lower part thereof; a case cover at an upper part of the case body; and a mounting bracket at a side surface of the case body to be fastened to an external device or a neighboring battery module, and wherein holes are formed in a middle part of the case cover such that a coolant port, configured to allow a coolant to be introduced and discharged therethrough, and a power terminal, configured to allow electrical connection with an outside therethrough, are connected to external equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Bum CHOI, Jong Yoon KEUM, Dong Hwan SHIN
  • Publication number: 20240185558
    Abstract: An image sensing device including an image sensor configured to output a raw image by capturing an image of a subject and an image signal processor configured to perform a bad pixel correction process on the raw image on an image patch-by-image patch unit, compare pixels of an image patch of the raw image with a local saturation threshold value, determine a state of local saturation of the image patch based on a number of saturated pixels whose pixel values exceed the local saturation threshold value, and output a corrected image patch, which is obtained by correcting a pixel of the image patch with a corrected pixel value, with a replacement pixel value, or with a raw pixel value depending on the state of local saturation of the image patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang Hoon CHOI, Dong-Bum CHOI, Hyun Yup KWAK, Seung Won CHOI
  • Patent number: 11999354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for estimating a road surface type by using an ultrasonic signal and, more particularly, to a method for estimating a road surface type by using an artificial neural network model machine-learned with respect to a reflected ultrasonic signal and an apparatus for performing same. According to the present invention, provided are a method and apparatus for providing highly accurate road surface information at low cost, by machine-learning both characteristics of an ultrasonic signal reflected from a road surface and a road surface state, establishing a model between the two, and then estimating the type of the road surface by utilizing the model. In particular, even a road surface where thin ice, that is, black ice, is formed, which was not detectable in the conventional method for estimating a road-surface friction coefficient, may be accurately estimated, thereby contributing to safer driving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Sei-Bum Choi, Min-Hyun Kim, Jin-Rak Park, Seung-In Shin, Jong-Chan Park