Patents by Inventor Chil Seong Ah

Chil Seong Ah 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: 8394657
    Abstract: A biosensor using a nanodot and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. A silicon nanowire can be formed by a CMOS process to reduce manufacturing costs. In addition, an electrically charged nanodot is coupled to a target molecule to be detected, in order to readily change conductivity of the silicon nanowire, thereby making it possible to implement a biosensor capable of providing good sensitivity and being manufactured at a low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Tae Youb Kim, Chil Seong Ah, Chang Geun Ahn, Han Young Yu, Jong Heon Yang, Moon Gyu Jang
  • Publication number: 20120258882
    Abstract: Provided is a method for quantitatively detecting biomolecules with high sensitivity for a short time by using nanoparticles and a metal deposition method in an immuno-detection using a well-type plastic substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Chil Seong Ah, Chang Geun Ahn, Tae Youb Kim, Gun Yong Sung
  • Patent number: 8263964
    Abstract: Provided are three-dimensional (3D) nanodevices including 3D nanostructures. The 3D nanodevice includes at least one nanostructure, each nanostructure including an oscillation portion floating over a substrate and support portions for supporting both lengthwise end portions of the oscillation portion, supports disposed on the substrate to support the support portions of each of the nanostructures, at least one controller disposed at an upper portion of the substrate, a lower portion of the substrate, or both the upper and lower portions of the substrate to control each of the nanostructures, and a sensing unit disposed on each of the oscillation portions to sense an externally supplied adsorption material. Thus, unlike in a typical planar device, generation of impurities between a nanodevice and a substrate can be reduced, and mechanical vibration can be caused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Han Young Yu, Byung Hoon Kim, An Soon Kim, In Bok Baek, Chil Seong Ah, Jong Heon Yang, Chan Woo Park, Chang Geun Ahn
  • Patent number: 8241939
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a biosensor includes forming a silicon nanowire channel, etching a first conductivity-type single crystalline silicon layer which is a top layer of a Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) substrate to form a first conductivity-type single crystalline silicon line pattern, doping both sidewalls of the first conductivity-type single crystalline silicon line pattern with impurities of a second conductivity-type opposite to the first conductivity-type to form a second conductivity-type channel, forming second conductivity-type pads for forming electrodes at both ends of the first conductivity-type single crystalline silicon line pattern, forming, in an undoped region of the first conductivity-type single crystalline silicon line pattern, a first electrode for applying a reverse-bias voltage to insulate the first conductivity-type single crystalline silicon line pattern and the second conductivity-type channel from each other, and forming second electrodes for applying a bias voltage across the sec
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Chan Woo Park, Chang Geun Ahn, Jong Heon Yang, In Bok Baek, Chil Seong Ah, Han Young Yu, An Soon Kim, Tae Youb Kim, Moon Gyu Jang, Myung Sim Jun
  • Patent number: 8199325
    Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for detecting biomaterials. The apparatus for detecting the biomaterials includes a light source unit, a biomaterial reacting unit, and a detection unit detecting. The light source unit provides incident light. The biomaterial reacting unit includes a substrate and metal nanoparticles spaced from the substrate. The surface plasmon resonance phenomenon is induced on surfaces of the metal nanoparticles by the incident light. First detecting molecules specifically binding to target molecules are immobilized to the surfaces of the metal nanoparticles. The detection unit detects a resonance wavelength of emission light emitted from the metal nanoparticles by the surface plasmon resonance phenomenon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Wanjoong Kim, Chul Huh, Hyunsung Ko, Kyung Hyun Kim, Gun Yong Sung, Seon Hee Park, Bong Kyu Kim, Chil Seong Ah, Ansoon Kim
  • Publication number: 20120142017
    Abstract: Disclosed is a biosensor device, comprising: a capillary tube with probe molecules immobilized on the inner wall surface thereof, and a liquid sample containing target molecules, said biosensor device being characterized in that a contact angle between the inner wall surface of the capillary tube and the liquid sample changes because of the specific interaction between the probe molecules and the target molecules, which leads, in turn, to a change in the height of the liquid sample in the capillary tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Chan-Woo PARK, Jong-Heon Yang, Chil-Seong Ah, Wan-Joong Kim, Chang-Geun Ahn, Gun-Yong Sung
  • Publication number: 20120143513
    Abstract: Provided are a bio sensor chip and a reader thereof. The bio-sensor chip is optically addressed. The bio-sensor chip includes a word line control circuit and a bit line control circuit controlled by light provided from the bio-sensor chip reader. The bio-sensor chip does not require a peripheral circuit for driving word lines and bit lines, simplifying a fabrication process and reducing the area of the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research
    Inventors: Jong-Heon YANG, Chang-Geun Ahn, Chan Woo Park, Chil Seong Ah, Wan Joong Kim, Kwang Hyo Chung, Yo Han Choi, Gun Yong Sung
  • Patent number: 8182582
    Abstract: Provided are gas storage medium, a gas storage apparatus having the same and a method thereof. The gas storage medium includes a plurality of material layers each having a variable valence, wherein each of the material layers includes redundant electrons that are not participated in chemical bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Han-Young Yu, Ansoon Kim, Jong-Heon Yang, In-Bok Baek, Chang-Geun Ahn, Chil-Seong Ah, Chan-Woo Park, Seongjae Lee, Taehyoung Zyung
  • Patent number: 8169006
    Abstract: Provided is a bio-sensor chip. The bio-sensor chip includes a sensing part, a board circuit part, a channel part, and a cover. In the sensing part, a target material and a detection material interact with each other to detect the target material. The board circuit part is electrically connected to the sensing part. The channel part provides a solution material containing the target material into the sensing part. The cover is coupled to the board circuit part to cover the channel part and the sensing part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Taeyoub Kim, Jong-Heon Yang, Chang-Geun Ahn, Chan Woo Park, Chil Seong Ah, Ansoon Kim, In Bok Baek, Gun Yong Sung, Seon Hee Park
  • Patent number: 8163240
    Abstract: A detection device and system are provided. The detection device includes a detection capacitor and a Field Effect Transistor (FET). The detection capacitor has a reactive material layer reacting to a specific functional group in a fluid, and first and second electrodes disposed on the both surfaces of an insulating layer, and the FET has a source electrode connected with the second electrode, a gate electrode connected with the first electrode, and a drain electrode. Here, the insulating layer of the detection capacitor is thicker than a gate insulating layer of the FET.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Chang Geun Ahn, Chan Woo Park, Jong Heon Yang, In Bok Baek, Chil Seong Ah, Han Young Yu, An Soon Kim, Tae Youb Kim, Moon Gyu Jang, Seon Hee Park
  • Patent number: 8164123
    Abstract: Provided are a biosensor and a method of driving the same. The biosensor includes a transistor including a substrate including a source, a drain, and a channel formed between the source and the drain, a gate insulating layer formed on the channel, and a source electrode and a drain electrode respectively connected with the source and the drain, a fluid line for covering the transistor to have an inner space together with the transistor and in which a sample solution including target molecules flows, a reference electrode formed on an inner wall of the fluid line, and a probe molecule layer attached on the reference electrode and reacting with the target molecules. Accordingly, the reference electrode is formed on the inner wall of the fluid line, enabling miniaturization of the bio device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Chan Woo Park, Chang Geun Ahn, Chil Seong Ah, Tae Youb Kim, An Soon Kim, Jong Heon Yang, Gun Yong Sung
  • Publication number: 20120070910
    Abstract: Provided is a microanalysis method and system using a Field Effect Transistor (FET). The microanalysis method includes a channel region having a receptor molecule fixed; forming a nano-particle conjugate in the channel region by supplying a sample for test and the nano-particle conjugate to the FET; growing a probe material on the channel region; and measuring a current flowing through the channel region, wherein the receptor molecule is a material that is selectively bonded to a target molecule in the sample for test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Chil Seong Ah, Jong-Heon Yang, Chan Woo Park, Chang-Geun Ahn, Gun Yong Sung
  • Patent number: 8119430
    Abstract: Provided are a method of manufacturing a semiconductor nanowire sensor device and a semiconductor nanowire sensor device manufactured according to the method. The method includes preparing a first conductive type single crystal semiconductor substrate, forming a line-shaped first conductive type single crystal pattern from the first conductive type single crystal semiconductor substrate, forming second conductive type epitaxial patterns on both sidewalls of the first conductive type single crystal pattern, and forming source and drain electrodes at both ends of the second conductive type epitaxial patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Chan-Woo Park, Chang-Geun Ahn, Jong-Heon Yang, In-Bok Baek, Chil-Seong Ah, An-Soon Kim, Tae-Youb Kim, Gun-Yong Sung, Seon-Hee Park
  • Publication number: 20120015467
    Abstract: A biosensor using a nanodot and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. A silicon nanowire can be formed by a CMOS process to reduce manufacturing costs. In addition, an electrically charged nanodot is coupled to a target molecule to be detected, in order to readily change conductivity of the silicon nanowire, thereby making it possible to implement a biosensor capable of providing good sensitivity and being manufactured at a low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Tae Youb KIM, Chil Seong AH, Chang Geun AHN, Han Young YU, Jong Heon YANG, Moon Gyu JANG
  • Publication number: 20110293479
    Abstract: A cartridge for measuring a biological sample component and an apparatus for measuring a biological sample component are provided. The cartridge for measuring a biological sample component includes: an upper cartridge having a first chamber storing a biological sample, a first channel connected to the first chamber and delivering air pressure to the first chamber, and a third channel transferring the biological sample; and a lower cartridge having a third chamber storing a first reagent, a fifth chamber storing a second reagent, a fifth channel connecting the third and fifth chambers and transferring the second reagent to the third chamber, an eleventh channel delivering the biological sample delivered through the third channel to the third chamber, and a thirteenth channel delivering air pressure to the fifth chamber, wherein when the upper and lower cartridges are bounded by an external force, the third channel and the eleventh channel are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jong Cheol HONG, Chul Huh, Bong Kyu Kim, Chil Seong Ah, Yo Han Choi, Gun Yong Sung
  • Patent number: 8058673
    Abstract: A biosensor using a nanodot and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. A silicon nanowire can be formed by a CMOS process to reduce manufacturing costs. In addition, an electrically charged nanodot is coupled to a target molecule to be detected, in order to readily change conductivity of the silicon nanowire, thereby making it possible to implement a biosensor capable of providing good sensitivity and being manufactured at a low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Tae Youb Kim, Chil Seong Ah, Chang Geun Ahn, Han Young Yu, Jong Heon Yang, Moon Gyu Jang
  • Publication number: 20110272271
    Abstract: Provided is a microfluidic injection device and a method for injecting microfluidic. The microfluidic injection device includes a fluid injection chamber, a gas generation chamber applying pressure to the fluid injection chamber, and a channel connecting the fluid injection chamber to the gas generation chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Jongcheol HONG, Wan Joong Kim, Chul Huh, Bong Kyu Kim, Chil Seong Ah, Gun Yong Sung
  • Publication number: 20110212612
    Abstract: A memory device including a dielectric thin film having a plurality of dielectric layers and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The memory device includes: a bottom electrode; at least one dielectric thin film disposed on the bottom electrode and having a plurality of dielectric layers with different charge trap densities from each other; and an top electrode disposed on the dielectric thin film. Therefore, a memory device, which can be readily manufactured by a simple process and can be highly integrated using its simple structure, can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Sung-Yool CHOI, Min Ki RYU, Ansoon KIM, Chil Seong AH, Han Young YU
  • Publication number: 20110193052
    Abstract: Provided are three-dimensional (3D) nanodevices including 3D nanostructures. The 3D nanodevice includes at least one nanostructure, each nanostructure including an oscillation portion floating over a substrate and support portions for supporting both lengthwise end portions of the oscillation portion, supports disposed on the substrate to support the support portions of each of the nanostructures, at least one controller disposed at an upper portion of the substrate, a lower portion of the substrate, or both the upper and lower portions of the substrate to control each of the nanostructures, and a sensing unit disposed on each of the oscillation portions to sense an externally supplied adsorption material. Thus, unlike in a typical planar device, generation of impurities between a nanodevice and a substrate can be reduced, and mechanical vibration can be caused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Instit
    Inventors: Han Young Yu, Byung Hoon Kim, An Soon Kim, In Bok Baek, Chil Seong Ah, Jong Heon Yang, Chan Woo Park, Chang Geun Ahn
  • Publication number: 20110194976
    Abstract: A detection device and system are provided. The detection device includes a detection capacitor and a Field Effect Transistor (FET). The detection capacitor has a reactive material layer reacting to a specific functional group in a fluid, and first and second electrodes disposed on the both surfaces of an insulating layer, and the FET has a source electrode connected with the second electrode, a gate electrode connected with the first electrode, and a drain electrode. Here, the insulating layer of the detection capacitor is thicker than a gate insulating layer of the FET.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Chang Geun Ahn, Chan Woo Park, Jong Heon Yang, In Bok Baek, Chil Seong Ah, Han Young Yu, An Soon Kim, Tae Youb Kim, Moon Gyu Jang, Seon Hee Park