Patents by Inventor Dong-Seon Lee

Dong-Seon Lee 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: 20150028356
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a light emitting diode having a multi-junction structure and a method of fabricating the same. In the light emitting diode, each light emitting structure has a column shape and includes two light emitting layers centered on a p-type semiconductor layer. In addition, a p-type electrode is formed on a side surface of the p-type semiconductor layer, and a p-type electrode is formed through formation and removal of a sacrificial layer. Through this process, the p-type electrode can be formed as a side electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Dong-Seon LEE, Dukjo KONG, Chang Mo KANG
  • Publication number: 20140367634
    Abstract: Disclosed are a nitride-based light emitting diode (LED) and a method of manufacturing the same. The LED includes an n-type nitride semiconductor layer formed on a substrate, a plurality of n-type nitride semiconductor nanorods formed on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer and each having a non-polar face on a major surface thereof, a photoactive layer formed on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer and surfaces of the n-type nitride semiconductor nanorods, a p-type nitride semiconductor layer formed in a hexagonal pyramid shape on the photoactive layer, a current spreading layer formed on the p-type nitride semiconductor layer, an anode formed on the current spreading layer, and a cathode formed on an exposed surface of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Dong-Seon LEE, Dukjo KONG, Si Young BAE
  • Patent number: 8779411
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light emitting diode and a method of manufacturing the same. The light emitting diode includes a graphene layer on a second conductive semiconductor layer and a plurality of metal nanoparticles formed on some region of the graphene layer, whereby adhesion between the second conductive semiconductor layer comprised of an inorganic material and the graphene layer is enhanced, thereby securing stability and reliability of the light emitting diode. In addition, the light emitting diode allows uniform spreading of electric current, thereby allowing stable emission of light through a surface area of the light emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Gwanju Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Dong Seon Lee, Jae Phil Shim, Seong Ju Park, Min Hyeok Choe, Do Hyung Kim, Tak Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20140183579
    Abstract: A method for improved growth of a semipolar (Al,In,Ga,B)N semiconductor thin film using an intentionally miscut substrate. Specifically, the method comprises intentionally miscutting a substrate, loading a substrate into a reactor, heating the substrate under a flow of nitrogen and/or hydrogen and/or ammonia, depositing an InxGa1-xN nucleation layer on the heated substrate, depositing a semipolar nitride semiconductor thin film on the InxGa1-xN nucleation layer, and cooling the substrate under a nitrogen overpressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: Japan Science and Technology Agency, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: John F. Kaeding, Dong-Seon Lee, Michael Iza, Troy J. Baker, Hitoshi Sato, Benjamin A. Haskell, James S. Speck, Steven P. DenBaars, Shuji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8682657
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for improving communication sound quality in a mobile terminal in order to remove a neighboring noise that occurs together with a user's voice signal in a mobile terminal by discriminating signals occurring at different distances using two microphones and removing a noise. The mobile terminal preferably includes a first microphone, a second microphone, and a voice processor. The first microphone receives a voice signal occurring at a closer distance from the mobile terminal and a voice signal occurring at a longer distance from the mobile terminal. The second microphone receives only a voice signal occurring at the long distance. The voice processor discriminates between the signal occurring at the long distance and the signal occurring at the close distance by receiving voice signals received via the first microphone and the second microphone at different phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-Hyuk Lim, Jang-Young Ryu, Dong-Seon Lee
  • Publication number: 20140000689
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a nitride semiconductor-based solar cell including a photoactive layer having a wide area for incident light and a manufacturing method thereof. Opening parts are formed in a mask layer partially shielding a first n-type nitride semiconductor layer. The first n-type nitride semiconductor layer is exposed through the opening part, and second n-type nitride semiconductor layers are grown based on the exposed first n-type nitride semiconductor layer. The grown second n-type nitride semiconductor layer is buried in the opening part and is formed in a hexagonal pyramid shape. In addition, a photoactive layer and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer are sequentially formed along the second n-type nitride semiconductor layer. Therefore, a hole injection-electron pair is easily formed by the incident light. Further, an area of the photoactive layer is increased, such that photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Dong Seon Lee, Si Young Bae, Do Hyung Kim, Jong Hyeob Baek, Seung-Jae Lee
  • Publication number: 20130285012
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light emitting diode and a method of manufacturing the same. The light emitting diode includes a graphene layer on a second conductive semiconductor layer and a plurality of metal nanoparticles formed on some region of the graphene layer, whereby adhesion between the second conductive semiconductor layer comprised of an inorganic material and the graphene layer is enhanced, thereby securing stability and reliability of the light emitting diode. In addition, the light emitting diode allows uniform spreading of electric current, thereby allowing stable emission of light through a surface area of the light emitting diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Dong Seon LEE, Jae Phil SHIM, Seong Ju PARK, Min Hyeok CHOE, Do Hyung KIM, Tak Hee LEE
  • Patent number: 8368179
    Abstract: A method for improved growth of a semipolar (Al,In,Ga,B)N semiconductor thin film using an intentionally miscut substrate. Specifically, the method comprises intentionally miscutting a substrate, loading a substrate into a reactor, heating the substrate under a flow of nitrogen and/or hydrogen and/or ammonia, depositing an InxGa1-xN nucleation layer on the heated substrate, depositing a semipolar nitride semiconductor thin film on the InxGa1-xN nucleation layer, and cooling the substrate under a nitrogen overpressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Japan Science and Technology Agency
    Inventors: John F. Kaeding, Dong-Seon Lee, Michael Iza, Troy J. Baker, Hitoshi Sato, Benjamin A. Haskell, James S. Speck, Steven P. DenBaars, Shuji Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20120074525
    Abstract: A method for improved growth of a semipolar (Al,In,Ga,B)N semiconductor thin film using an intentionally miscut substrate. Specifically, the method comprises intentionally miscutting a substrate, loading a substrate into a reactor, heating the substrate under a flow of nitrogen and/or hydrogen and/or ammonia, depositing an InxGa1-xN nucleation layer on the heated substrate, depositing a semipolar nitride semiconductor thin film on the InxGa1-xN nucleation layer, and cooling the substrate under a nitrogen overpressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicants: JAPAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCY, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: John F. Kaeding, Dong-Seon Lee, Michael Iza, Troy J. Baker, Hitoshi Sato, Benjamin A. Haskell, James S. Speck, Steven P. DenBaars, Shuji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8110482
    Abstract: A method for improved growth of a semipolar (Al,In,Ga,B)N semiconductor thin film using an intentionally miscut substrate. Specifically, the method comprises intentionally miscutting a substrate, loading a substrate into a reactor, heating the substrate under a flow of nitrogen and/or hydrogen and/or ammonia, depositing an InxGa1-xN nucleation layer on the heated substrate, depositing a semipolar nitride semiconductor thin film on the InxGa1-xN nucleation layer, and cooling the substrate under a nitrogen overpressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Japan Science and Technology Agency
    Inventors: John F. Kaeding, Dong-Seon Lee, Michael Iza, Troy J. Baker, Hitoshi Sato, Benjamin A. Haskell, James S. Speck, Steven P. DenBaars, Shuji Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20110282659
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for improving communication sound quality in a mobile terminal in order to remove a neighboring noise that occurs together with a user's voice signal in a mobile terminal by discriminating signals occurring at different distances using two microphones and removing a noise. The mobile terminal preferably includes a first microphone, a second microphone, and a voice processor. The first microphone receives a voice signal occurring at a closer distance from the mobile terminal and a voice signal occurring at a longer distance from the mobile terminal. The second microphone receives only a voice signal occurring at the long distance. The voice processor discriminates between the signal occurring at the long distance and the signal occurring at the close distance by receiving voice signals received via the first microphone and the second microphone at different phases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-Hyuk LIM, Jang-Young RYU, Dong-Seon LEE
  • Publication number: 20100148195
    Abstract: A method for improved growth of a semipolar (Al,In,Ga,B)N semiconductor thin film using an intentionally miscut substrate. Specifically, the method comprises intentionally miscutting a substrate, loading a substrate into a reactor, heating the substrate under a flow of nitrogen and/or hydrogen and/or ammonia, depositing an InxGa1-xN nucleation layer on the heated substrate, depositing a semipolar nitride semiconductor thin film on the InxGa1-xN nucleation layer, and cooling the substrate under a nitrogen overpressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: John F. Kaeding, Dong-Seon Lee, Michael Iza, Troy J. Baker, Hiroshi Sato, Benjamin A. Haskell, James S. Speck, Steven P. DenBaars, Shuji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 7691658
    Abstract: A method for improved growth of a semipolar (Al,In,Ga,B)N semiconductor thin film using an intentionally miscut substrate. Specifically, the method comprises intentionally miscutting a substrate, loading a substrate into a reactor, heating the substrate under a flow of nitrogen and/or hydrogen and/or ammonia, depositing an InxGa1?xN nucleation layer on the heated substrate, depositing a semipolar nitride semiconductor thin film on the InxGa1?xN nucleation layer, and cooling the substrate under a nitrogen overpressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Japan Science and Technology Agency
    Inventors: John F. Kaeding, Dong-Seon Lee, Michael Iza, Troy J. Baker, Hitoshi Sato, Benjamin A. Haskell, James S. Speck, Steven P. DenBaars, Shuji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 7649195
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting diode (LED) having an active region of a multiple quantum well structure in which well layers and barrier layers are alternately laminated between a GaN-based N-type compound semiconductor layer and a GaN-based P-type compound semiconductor layer. The LED includes a middle barrier layer having a bandgap relatively wider than the first barrier layer adjacent to the N-type compound semiconductor layer and the n-th barrier layer adjacent to the P-type compound semiconductor layer. The middle barrier layer is positioned between the first and n-th barrier layers. Accordingly, positions at which electrons and holes are combined in the multiple quantum well structure to emit light can be controlled, and luminous efficiency can be enhanced. Furthermore, an LED is provided with enhanced luminous efficiency using a bandgap engineering or impurity doping technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Seoul Opto Device Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Seon Lee, Gyu Beom Kim
  • Patent number: 7626209
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting diode having an active region of a multi quantum well structure. The active region is positioned between GaN-based N-type and P-type compound semiconductor layers. At least one of barrier layers in the active region includes an undoped InGaN layer and a Si-doped GaN layer, and the Si-doped GaN layer is in contact with a well layer positioned at a side of the P-type compound semiconductor layer therefrom. Accordingly, carrier overflow and a quantum confined stark effect can be reduced, thereby improving an electron-hole recombination rate. Further, disclosed is an active region of a multi quantum well structure including relatively thick barrier layers and relatively thin barrier layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Seoul Opto Device Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Seon Lee, Eu Jin Hwang
  • Publication number: 20090152586
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting diode having an active region of a multi quantum well structure. The active region is positioned between GaN-based N-type and P-type compound semiconductor layers. At least one of barrier layers in the active region includes an undoped InGaN layer and a Si-doped GaN layer, and the Si-doped GaN layer is in contact with a well layer positioned at a side of the P-type compound semiconductor layer therefrom. Accordingly, carrier overflow and a quantum confined stark effect can be reduced, thereby improving an electron-hole recombination rate. Further, disclosed is an active region of a multi quantum well structure including relatively thick barrier layers and relatively thin barrier layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Seoul Opto Device Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Seon Lee, Eu Jin Hwang
  • Publication number: 20080308787
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting diode (LED) having an active region of a multiple quantum well structure in which well layers and barrier layers are alternately laminated between a GaN-based N-type compound semiconductor layer and a GaN-based P-type compound semiconductor layer. The LED includes a middle barrier layer having a bandgap relatively wider than the first barrier layer adjacent to the N-type compound semiconductor layer and the n-th barrier layer adjacent to the P-type compound semiconductor layer. The middle barrier layer is positioned between the first and n-th barrier layers. Accordingly, positions at which electrons and holes are combined in the multiple quantum well structure to emit light can be controlled, and luminous efficiency can be enhanced. Furthermore, an LED is provided with enhanced luminous efficiency using a bandgap engineering or impurity doping technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: SEOUL OPTO DEVICE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Seon LEE, Gyu Beom KIM
  • Publication number: 20080237570
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) having well and/or barrier layers with a superlattice structure is disclosed. An LED has an active region between an N-type GaN-based semiconductor compound layer and a P-type GaN-based semiconductor compound layer, wherein the active region comprises well and/or barrier layers with a superlattice structure. As the well and/or barrier layers with a superlattice structure are employed, it is possible to reduce occurrence of defects caused by lattice mismatch between the well layer and the barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: SEOUL OPTO DEVICE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joo Won CHOI, Dong Seon LEE, Gyu Beom KIM, Sang Joon LEE
  • Publication number: 20070218703
    Abstract: A method for improved growth of a semipolar (Al,In,Ga,B)N semiconductor thin film using an intentionally miscut substrate. Specifically, the method comprises intentionally miscutting a substrate, loading a substrate into a reactor, heating the substrate under a flow of nitrogen and/or hydrogen and/or ammonia, depositing an InxGa1-xN nucleation layer on the heated substrate, depositing a semipolar nitride semiconductor thin film on the InxGa1-xN nucleation layer, and cooling the substrate under a nitrogen overpressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: John Kaeding, Dong-Seon Lee, Michael Iza, Troy Baker, Hitoshi Sato, Benjamin Haskell, James Speck, Steven DenBaars, Shuji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 6972516
    Abstract: An electroluminescent device in which the intensity of the light emission is enhanced by photopumping with radiation from a radiation source of a suitable photon energy. The photopumping radiation from the radiation source interacts with the wide band-gap semiconductor forming the electroluminescent device so as to, when the device is electrically biased to provide light emission, generate additional carriers that enhance the intensity of the light emission from a light-emitting element present in the wide band-gap semiconductor. A waveguide structure may be integrated into a substrate carrying the electroluminescent device for transferring the radiation from the radiation source to the electroluminescent device. Multiple electroluminescent devices may be arranged in pixels for forming a flat panel display in which certain of the devices are photopumped with radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Andrew J. Steckl, Dong-Seon Lee