Patents by Inventor Dong Zo KIM

Dong Zo KIM 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: 20140183967
    Abstract: A resonant apparatus in a wireless power transmission system, includes a main resonant unit configured to form magnetic resonant coupling between the resonant apparatus and a resonator. The resonant apparatus further includes a field guiding resonant unit configured to focus a magnetic field on an internal portion of the main resonant unit, and a field additive resonant unit configured to adjust a magnitude of a magnetic field formed between the main resonant unit and the field guiding resonant unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Ho RYU, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Publication number: 20140152516
    Abstract: A dual antenna for wireless communication transmission (WPT) and near field communication (NFC) includes a loop antenna, and a dual loop antenna disposed at an inside and an outside of the loop antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicants: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Jong Won Yu, Chang Wook Yoon, Wang Sang Lee
  • Publication number: 20140152251
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for charge control are provided. The apparatus for charge control may include an integrated direct current-to-direct current (DC/DC) converter configured to step up an output voltage level of a load to be greater than or equal to a supply voltage level set in a power amplifier, and the power amplifier configured to convert a direct current (DC) voltage stepped up by the integrated DC/DC converter into an alternating current (AC) voltage based on a resonant frequency, and to amplify the converted AC voltage. The apparatus for charge control may include a rectification unit configured to convert an AC power received wirelessly into a DC power; and a DC/DC converter configured to step down a voltage level of the DC power to a voltage level required by a load in the receiving mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicants: IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University), SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Young Jin MOON, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU, Chang Sik YOO, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Patent number: 8730697
    Abstract: A rectifier is provided. The rectifier includes a first rectification unit having an anode connecting to a negative radio frequency (RF) port and a cathode connecting to a positive direct current (DC) port, a second rectification unit having an anode connecting to a positive RF port and a cathode connecting to the positive DC port, a third rectification unit having an anode connecting to a ground and a cathode connecting to the negative RF port, and a fourth rectification unit having an anode connecting to the ground and a cathode connecting to the positive RF port. The first rectification unit includes a plurality of first diodes that are connected in parallel, and the second rectification unit includes a plurality of second diodes that are connected in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Yun Kwon Park, Eun Seok Park, Young Tack Hong, Ki Young Kim, Young Ho Ryu, Nam Yun Kim, Jin Sung Choi, Chang Wook Yoon
  • Publication number: 20140077613
    Abstract: A source device configured to transmit a magnetic field via magnetic resonance with a target device includes a source resonator including a plurality of loop circuits respectively configured to generate different magnetic fields each depending on a length of a corresponding one of the plurality of loop circuits, and a circuit selector configured to select one loop circuit among the plurality of loop circuits based on information associated with the target device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: KeumSu Song, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi
  • Publication number: 20140071644
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method to control a resonance frequency of a device subject to wireless power transmission interference. The apparatus and method include supplying power from a printed circuit board (PCB) to an integrated circuit (IC) during exposure to a wireless power transmission environment experiencing mutual resonance. The apparatus and method also include a resonance frequency of the PCB based on a change in the supply of power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Wook YOON, Sang Wook KWON, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK
  • Publication number: 20140021796
    Abstract: A wireless power transmitter includes a source resonator configured to wirelessly transmit power via magnetic coupling with a target resonator; and an impedance adjusting unit configured to adjust an impedance of the source resonator using a plurality of impedance-matching bars located in the source resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keum Su Song, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Eun Seok Park, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi
  • Publication number: 20140015331
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for wireless power reception are provided. A wireless power receiver includes a receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive a power. The wireless power receiver further includes a power consuming unit configured to consume the power, until a voltage applied to a load reaches a predetermined value, so that an amount of a power transferred from the receiving unit to the load is less than or equal to an initial accommodation power amount of the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Seong Joong KIM, Yong Seong ROH, Young Jin MOON, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chang Sik YOO, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Publication number: 20130300206
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for wirelessly receiving power, and an apparatus and a method for wirelessly transmitting power, are provided. A wireless power receiver includes a receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive a power, and a controller configured to control a length of a clock signal based on the power. The wireless power receiver further includes a modulator configured to change an impedance based on the length of the clock signal to perform load modulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Jae Hyun PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU, Chang Wook YOON
  • Publication number: 20130271222
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for balanced power amplification are provided. An amplifier includes a splitter configured to split an input signal into a first input signal and a second input signal that include a 90° phase difference. The amplifier further includes a first power amplifier (PA) configured to amplify the first input signal to generate a first output signal. The amplifier further includes a second PA configured to amplify the second input signal to generate a second output signal. The amplifier further includes a combiner configured to combine the first output signal and the second output signal that include the 90° phase difference to generate an output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicants: SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY Foundation for corporate Collaboration, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Sung CHOI, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Eun Seok PARK, Keum Su SONG, Young Ho RYU, Chang Wook YOON, Youngoo YANG
  • Publication number: 20130249306
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission system and a method for increasing a coupling efficiency by adjusting a resonant frequency are provided. A device of the wireless power transmission system includes a resonator configured to transmit a wireless power, and a communication unit configured to receive information from another device. The device further includes a controller configured to determine a power transmission efficiency based on the information, and adjust a resonant frequency of the device, a resonant frequency of a relay device, and a resonant frequency of the other device, if the power transmission efficiency is less than or equal to a predetermined reference efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Young KIM, Eun Seok PARK, Young Ho RYU, Sang Wook KWON, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI, Young Tack HONG
  • Publication number: 20130134791
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission system with an enhanced magnetic field strength is provided. A wireless power transmitter includes a generator configured to generate a power. The wireless power transmitter further includes a resonator configured to generate a magnetic field to transmit the power to a target device. The wireless power transmitter further includes a slab unit configured to enhance the magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eun Seok PARK, Ki Young KIM, Young Ho RYU, Sang Wook KWON, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI, Young Tack HONG
  • Publication number: 20130134927
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission system based on cell division is provided. A communication and power control method of the wireless power transmission system, includes setting a magnetic coupling zone. The method further includes detecting a target device in the magnetic coupling zone. The method further includes transmitting a power to the target device. The method further includes adjusting an amount of the power based on a transmission efficiency of the power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eun Seok PARK, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Young Ho RYU, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI, Young Tack HONG
  • Publication number: 20130134793
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission system and a multi-mode resonator in the wireless power transmission system are provided. The multi-mode resonator includes a transmission line portion including unit-cells, the unit-cells including respective ends connected to each other, and each of the unit-cells including a capacitor, an inductor connected in parallel to the capacitor, and a via. The multi-mode resonator further includes a ground conducting portion configured to provide an electrical ground to the transmission line portion through the via of each of the unit-cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Young Ho RYU, Eun Seok PARK, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Byung Chul PARK, Yun Kwon PARK, Jae Hyun PARK, Chang Wook YOON, Jeong Hae LEE, Jin Sung CHOI, Young Tack HONG
  • Publication number: 20130127256
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission system, and a method of controlling power in the wireless power transmission system based on a detection parameter are provided. The method includes transmitting a request signal to a device. The method further includes receiving, from the device, a response signal corresponding to the request signal, the response signal including a parameter of the device. The method further includes generating an operation power based on the parameter of the device, the operation power being used for an operation of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Nam Yun Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Yun Kwon Park, Eun Seok Park, Ki Young Kim, Young Ho Ryu, Dong Zo Kim, Jin Sung Choi, Chang Wook Yoon
  • Publication number: 20130130621
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for data communication in wireless power transmission are provided. A wireless power transmitter includes a resonance antenna configured to wirelessly transmit a power to a wireless power receiver, and receive a signal from the wireless power receiver, the signal including a sub-carrier. The wireless power transmitter further includes a controller configured to receive the signal from the resonance antenna, and receive data from the wireless power receiver based on the sub-carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Eun Seok PARK, Young Ho RYU, Young Tack HONG, Jin Sung CHOI, Chang Wook YOON, Jong Won YU, Wang Sang LEE, Hyeong Seok JANG
  • Publication number: 20130113296
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission system, a resonator in the wireless power transmission system, and a resonator design method for optimum power division are provided. A power receiver of the wireless power transmission system, includes a resonator configured to receive a power from a power transmitter. The power receiver further includes a power supply configured to supply the received power to a load. A figure of merit (FOM) of the resonator corresponds to a power dividing ratio of the power transmitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Ho RYU, Eun Seok PARK, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Publication number: 20130113298
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission system and a method based on an impedance matching condition are provided. A source device of the wireless power transmission system, includes a power converter configured to generate power. The source device further includes a resonator configured to transmit the power to a target device. A ratio of an input impedance of the resonator to an output impedance of the power converter is less than a reference value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Ho RYU, Eun Seok PARK, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Publication number: 20130101133
    Abstract: A sound system using wireless power transmission is provided. A power and data transmission apparatus in the sound system, includes a data transmitting unit configured to wirelessly transmit, to a sound output device, sound data. The apparatus further includes a power transmitting unit configured to wirelessly transmit, to the sound output device, power. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to control the data transmitting unit and the power transmitting unit based on a distance between the apparatus and the sound output device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Wook YOON, Sang Wook KWON, Nam Yun KIM, Eun Seok PARK, Ki Young KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Young Ho RYU, Jin Sung CHOI, Young Tack HONG
  • Publication number: 20130049456
    Abstract: A source device and a method for controlling a magnetic field using two source resonators in a wireless power transmission system are provided. A device configured to control a magnetic field, includes resonators configured to form the magnetic field to transmit power to another device. The device further includes a magnetic field shape determining unit configured to determine a shape of the magnetic field. The device further includes a phase changing unit configured to change a phase of at least one of the resonators to form the magnetic field in the determined shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Young KIM, Eun Seok Park, Jin Sung Choi, Sang Wook Kwon, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Young Tack Hong