Patents by Inventor Dong Kyu Lee

Dong Kyu 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: 20250151434
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a substrate including a first surface on which light is incident and a second surface opposite to the first surface, unit pixels in the substrate, each including a photoelectric conversion layer, color filters on the first surface of the substrate, a grid pattern on the first surface of the substrate defining a respective light receiving area of each of the unit pixels, and microlenses on the color filters, each of the microlenses corresponding to a respective one of the unit pixels, wherein the unit pixels include a first pixel and a second pixel sharing a first color filter which is one of the color filters, and a first light receiving area of the first pixel is different from a second light receiving area of the second pixel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Kyu LEE, Dong Min KEUM, Jun Sung PARK, Bum Suk KIM, Tae Han KIM, Kwang Hee LEE, Tae Sung LEE
  • Publication number: 20250140188
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display panel and a display device including the same, which include a first mode selection circuit that receives a first mode selection voltage through a first data line to select a first viewing angle as the viewing angle of one or more sub-pixels, and a second mode selection circuit that receives a second mode selection voltage through a second data line to select a second viewing angle as the viewing angle of one or more sub-pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Dong Kyu LEE, Seung Tae JIN, Guen Sik LEE
  • Patent number: 12260823
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pixel circuit. The pixel circuit includes: a capacitor coupled between a first node and a second node; a driving element connected to a first constant voltage node, the second node, and a third node; a light emitting element connected to a fourth node and a second constant voltage node; a first switch element; a second switch element; a third switch element connected between the fourth node and the second constant voltage node or between the fourth node and a fourth constant voltage node; a fourth switch element connected between the first node and a third constant voltage node; a fifth switch element connected between the second node and the third constant voltage node or between the first node and the second node; and a sixth switch element connected between the third node and the fourth node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Kyu Lee, Seung Tae Jin
  • Publication number: 20250077454
    Abstract: A Peripheral Component Interconnect express (PCIe) device includes a Direct Memory Access (DMA) device including a plurality of functions; and a PCIe interface device for performing communication between a host and the DMA device. The PCIe interface device includes a reset operation controller for, when a plurality of reset signals are received from the host, grouping operations, which are the same as one another among reset operations respectively corresponding to the plurality of reset signals, determining a processing order of the reset operations, and performing the reset operations according to the processing order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Ki Sung KIM, Wun Mo YANG, Gun Woo YEON, Dong Kyu LEE
  • Patent number: 12199118
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a substrate including a first surface on which light is incident and a second surface opposite to the first surface, unit pixels in the substrate, each including a photoelectric conversion layer, color filters on the first surface of the substrate, a grid pattern on the first surface of the substrate defining a respective light receiving area of each of the unit pixels, and microlenses on the color filters, each of the microlenses corresponding to a respective one of the unit pixels, wherein the unit pixels include a first pixel and a second pixel sharing a first color filter which is one of the color filters, and a first light receiving area of the first pixel is different from a second light receiving area of the second pixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Kyu Lee, Dong Min Keum, Jun Sung Park, Bum Suk Kim, Tae Han Kim, Kwang Hee Lee, Tae Sung Lee
  • Patent number: 12179783
    Abstract: Provided may be a method for providing an extended function to a vehicle according to an embodiment, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining first image information required for providing an extended function, through a first photographing unit; obtaining predetermined running information related to the running of a vehicle; performing image processing for providing an extended function, through a first ECU on the basis of the running information and the first image information; and displaying a result of the image processing. Furthermore, provided may be an extended function providing apparatus capable of performing the extended function providing method, and a non-volatile computer-readable recording medium in which a computer program for performing the extended function providing method is contained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Nam Yong Park, Du Kyung Jung, Dong Kyu Lee
  • Patent number: 12176366
    Abstract: An image sensor that provides a uniform sensitivity for pixels having color filters of the same color to increase the image quality is provided. The image sensor includes a substrate, a first grid pattern disposed on the substrate and including a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a first pixel including a first photoelectric conversion element and a first color filter, and a second pixel including a second photoelectric conversion element and a second color filter. The first color filter contacts the first side wall and the second color filter contacts the second side wall. The first color filter and the second color filter are color filters of same color, and a first thickness of the first color filter is greater than a second thickness of the second color filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Min Keum, Yun Ki Lee, Jun Sung Park, Dong Kyu Lee, Bum Suk Kim, Kwang Hee Lee, Tae Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20240419342
    Abstract: A memory system may include a memory device including a plurality of memory areas each configured by a plurality of memory blocks; and a memory controller configured to generate zones each including at least one memory block selected from at least one of the memory areas included in the memory device, manage configuration information for each generated zone, sequentially store data from a first storage location of an open zone among the generated zones during a write operation on the open zone according to an external request, and determine a number of active target memory areas associated with the open zone on a basis of configuration information of the open zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Dong Kyu LEE, Seung Geol BAEK, Jae Hyun YOO, Seon Ju LEE
  • Patent number: 12169465
    Abstract: A Peripheral Component Interconnect express (PCIe) device includes a Direct Memory Access (DMA) device including a plurality of functions; and a PCIe interface device for performing communication between a host and the DMA device. The PCIe interface device includes a reset operation controller for, when a plurality of reset signals are received from the host, grouping operations, which are the same as one another among reset operations respectively corresponding to the plurality of reset signals, determining a processing order of the reset operations, and performing the reset operations according to the processing order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Ki Sung Kim, Wun Mo Yang, Gun Woo Yeon, Dong Kyu Lee
  • Patent number: 12165567
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display device. The display device includes: a first source driver IC configured to receive pixel data to be written into sub-pixels of a first display area and a gamma compensation voltage for each grayscale and output a data voltage to be supplied to data lines of the first display area; a second source driver IC configured to receive pixel data to be written into sub-pixels of a second display area and the gamma compensation voltage for each grayscale and output a data voltage to be supplied to data lines of the second display area; a first programmable gamma IC configured to supply a first gamma reference voltage set to the first and second source driver ICs; and a second programmable gamma IC configured to supply a second gamma reference voltage set to the first and second source driver ICs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Kyu Lee, Yong Won Jo
  • Publication number: 20240405045
    Abstract: An image sensor in which a shading phenomenon is decreased and the quality is increased includes a substrate comprising a first face on which light is incident, and a second face opposite to the first face and a plurality of unit pixels. Each of the plurality of unit pixels includes a photoelectric conversion layer in the substrate. The image sensor further includes a pixel separation pattern which separates unit pixels from the plurality of the unit pixels from each other, a plurality of color filters disposed on the first face of the substrate and arranged in a Bayer pattern, and a grid pattern disposed on the first face of the substrate and interposed within the plurality of color filters. A light-receiving area of the red color filter and a light-receiving area of the blue color filter are smaller than a light-receiving area of the green color filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: JUN SUNG PARK, JIN HO KIM, YUN KI LEE, BUM SUK KIM, JUNG-SAENG KIM, DONG KYU LEE, TAE SUNG LEE
  • Patent number: 12154488
    Abstract: An electroluminescent display device can include a light emitting element; and a pixel driving circuit for applying a driving current to the light emitting element, in which the pixel driving circuit includes a first transistor connected to the first, second and third nodes; a second transistor connected between the third node and the second node; a third transistor connected between the first node and a data line; a fourth transistor connected between the first node and a first driving voltage line; a fifth transistor connected between the second node and a fourth node; a seventh transistor connected between the fourth node and a reset voltage line, and a storage capacitor disposed between the first driving voltage line and the third node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Kyu Lee, Woo Kyu Sang, Hyoung Sik Kim
  • Publication number: 20240383310
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a battery system includes a high voltage battery mounted on a vehicle, high voltage loads electrically connected to the high-voltage battery, and a processor. The processor determines a peak at which an instantaneous output of the high voltage battery exceeds a preset reference range, determines a target load among the high voltage loads electrically connected to the high voltage battery, and enters a peak reduction control period for reducing the peak to control power consumption of the target load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Mun Soon Kwon, Jae Woong Kim, Dong Kyu Lee
  • Publication number: 20240352965
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a slide block, the slide block assembly having a ball bushing bearing may include: a slide block which has formed at one side thereof a guide receiving part capable of receiving a slide guide of which at least a portion is formed as a linear section or a curved section; and a ball bushing bearing of which the inner surface is formed so as to correspond to the slide guide so as to be capable of making sliding contact with the slide guide, and the outer surface is formed so as to correspond to the guide receiving part so as to be capable of making rolling contact with the guide receiving part by means of a ball method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Sun Ho HUR, Dong Kyu LEE, Tae Hyung KIM, Dong Hwi KIM
  • Patent number: 12099727
    Abstract: A memory system may include a memory device including a plurality of memory areas each configured by a plurality of memory blocks; and a memory controller configured to generate zones each including at least one memory block selected from at least one of the memory areas included in the memory device, manage configuration information for each generated zone, sequentially store data from a first storage location of an open zone among the generated zones during a write operation on the open zone according to an external request, and determine a number of active target memory areas associated with the open zone on a basis of configuration information of the open zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Kyu Lee, Seung Geol Baek, Jae Hyun Yoo, Seon Ju Lee
  • Patent number: 12067245
    Abstract: The present technology relates to an electronic device. According to the present technology, a memory controller may include a latency monitor and an operation controller. The latency monitor may count an over-latency count value representing a number of over-latencies exceeding a reference value among latencies for requests from a host during each of a plurality of periods, calculate gaps which are difference values between the over-latency count values of the plurality of periods, and generate latency information including the over-latency count values and the gaps. The operation controller may determine, based on the latency info oration, whether each gap between at least two target periods among the plurality of periods exceeds a threshold value, and delay a response to the requests according to a determination result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Seon Ju Lee, Seung Geol Baek, Jae Hyun Yoo, Dong Kyu Lee
  • Patent number: 12065161
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically arranging seats of an autonomous vehicle enable seats to be remotely changed between a standard arrangement mode and a final target arrangement mode. The apparatus includes a manipulation device configured to generate a signal corresponding to a target arrangement mode of seats through manipulation by a passenger, seat motors respectively provided in the seats so as to control positions and postures of the seats, seat controllers for controlling operation of the seat motors, and a vehicle controller configured to transmit a signal from the manipulation device to the seat controllers, transmit an abnormal signal indicating jamming of the seats to the manipulation device or control the seat controllers provided in the vehicle. As a result, it is possible to easily change the seats to a desired arrangement mode in an autonomous vehicle without interference with peripheral components during movement of the seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, ITOPSAUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eun Sue Kim, Seung Hyeok Chang, Dae Ig Jung, Hong Heui Lee, Han Dong Yuk, Sang Chul Jung, Dong Kyu Lee, Han Jin Kim, Sun Ho Hur
  • Patent number: 12062676
    Abstract: An image sensor in which a shading phenomenon is decreased and the quality is increased is provided. The image sensor includes a light-receiving region including a plurality of unit pixels. The image sensor further includes a first region with unit pixels adjacent to a center of the light-receiving region, and a second region with the unit pixels spaced apart from the center of the light-receiving region. In both regions, a plurality of color filters corresponding to the plurality of unit pixels is disposed on a first face of the substrate, as well as a grid pattern interposed between the plurality of color filters defining boundaries between the unit pixels. A width of the grid pattern in the second region is greater than a width of the grid pattern in the first region, thereby adjusting light receiving areas near the edge of the image sensor to correct for a shading phenomenon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Sung Park, Jin Ho Kim, Yun Ki Lee, Bum Suk Kim, Jung-Saeng Kim, Dong Kyu Lee, Tae Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20240262260
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a differential power horizontal-vertical switchable actuator module, the differential power horizontal-vertical switchable actuator module including: an actuator which rotates a horizontal drive shaft formed in the horizontal direction as a whole; a first gearbox which is connected to one side end of the horizontal drive shaft and transfers rotational power from the one side of the horizontal drive shaft by switching the direction to a first vertical rotation shaft that is in the vertical direction as a whole; and a second gearbox which is connected to the other side end of the horizontal drive shaft and transfers rotational power from the other side of the horizontal drive shaft by switching the direction to a second vertical rotation shaft that is in the vertical direction as a whole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Sun Ho HUR, Dong Kyu LEE, Tae Hyung KIM, Dong Hwi KIM, Seung Hee NOH, Hyun Soo YOON, Jin Yong HONG
  • Publication number: 20240250664
    Abstract: A band pass filter circuit includes an amplifier circuit having a first input terminal to receive a first analog signal; a second input terminal to receive a second analog signal; first and second output terminals; capacitors; and switches. In a first switching mode, the switches are controlled so that the amplifier circuit and a first group of the capacitors connected between the input and output terminals operate as a first band pass filter filtering the first and second analog signals in a differential mode. In a second switching mode, the switches are controlled so that the amplifier circuit and second and third groups of the capacitors form second band pass filters filtering each of the first and second analog signals in a single-ended mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: HYUNG GUN MA, DONG KYU LEE, JI WOONG KIM