Patents by Inventor Dong-Rak Shin
Dong-Rak Shin 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).
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Patent number: 11482871Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device and a charging control method therefor. The electronic device may comprise: a connection terminal for performing wired communication with an external electronic device; and at least one processor functionally connected to the connection terminal, wherein the at least one processor detects connection of a charging device through the connection terminal, receives state information of at least one adjacent terminal located next to a power terminal of the connection terminal, and controls charging power to be supplied thereto through the charging device, on the basis of the received state information of the adjacent terminal. In addition, various other embodiments are possible.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-Jin Park, Sung-Ha Park, Joon-Yung Park, Jung-Oh Sung, Dong-Rak Shin, Jae-Hyun Ahn, Sung-Eun Lee, Wooin Choi, Insun Choi, Jongik Won
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Patent number: 11176078Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises: a housing, an input/output interface, which includes a plurality of pogo pins exposed through a portion of the housing, and can be connected to an external device by a wire, an identification circuit, which is electrically connected to the input/output interface to identify the external device, a processor electrically connected to the identification circuit, and a booster electrically connected to the input/output interface to supply power to the external device. In addition, various embodiments understood from the specification are possible.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woo Kwang Lee, Dong Rak Shin
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Patent number: 11068427Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a universal serial bus (USB) interface; a processor electrically connected to the USB interface; and a memory electrically connected to the processor, wherein the memory may store instructions configured to, when executed, cause the processor to: enter a security mode; in the security mode, receive, from an external device connected to the electronic device via the USB interface, a USB class code corresponding to the external device; determine whether the USB class code is included in a white list of connectable devices allowed to be connected to the electronic device in the security mode; and control a communication connection between the external device and the electronic device according to whether the USB class code is included in the white list. Other embodiments are also possible.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Byung-Jun Kim, Dong-Rak Shin, Woo-Kwang Lee, Jae-Jin Lee
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Patent number: 11041821Abstract: An electronic device and a method for sensing moisture in an electronic device are provided. The method for sensing moisture in an electronic device includes sensing moisture introduced into a connector of the electronic device in a state where one or more functions executable by connection of the connector with an external electronic device are activated. Further, the method includes deactivating the one or more functions based on the sensing; determining whether the introduced moisture is removed in a state where the one or more functions are deactivated; and activating the one or more functions if the moisture is removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Inventors: Kyoung-Won Kim, Sung-Eun Lee, Jae-Hyun Ahn, Je-Kook Kim, Joon-Yung Park, Kyung-Won Park, Jong-Ik Won, In-Geol Lee, Yu-Dong Bae, Dong-Rak Shin, Kang-Jun Ko, Kyoung-Hoon Kim, Min-Gi Kim, Sang-Il Park, Jeong-Hun Seo
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Patent number: 10922251Abstract: Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present invention comprise: a connector for communicating serial data to an external electronic device; a nonvolatile memory; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: acquire identification information of the external electronic device via the connector; confirm whether or not a designated mode of the external electronic device is supported at least on the basis of the identification information; based on the identification that the external electronic device supports the designated mode, acquire first additional information associated with the external electronic device; based on the identification that the external electronic device does not support the designated mode, acquire second additional information associated with the external electronic device; and store the identification information or at least a part of the second additional information in the nonvolatile memory.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woo-Kwang Lee, Dong-Rak Shin, Kyoung-Hoon Kim
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Publication number: 20200409888Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and devices for determining a role of an electronic device for an external electronic device upon connecting the electronic device with the external electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Woo-Kwang LEE, Dong-Rak SHIN, Ho-Yeong LIM, Dong-Il SON
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Publication number: 20200265001Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises: a housing, an input/output interface, which includes a plurality of pogo pins exposed through a portion of the housing, and can be connected to an external device by a wire, an identification circuit, which is electrically connected to the input/output interface to identify the external device, a processor electrically connected to the identification circuit, and a booster electrically connected to the input/output interface to supply power to the external device. In addition, various embodiments understood from the specification are possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Woo Kwang LEE, Dong Rak SHIN
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Publication number: 20200167303Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a universal serial bus (USB) interface; a processor electrically connected to the USB interface; and a memory electrically connected to the processor, wherein the memory may store instructions configured to, when executed, cause the processor to: enter a security mode; in the security mode, receive, from an external device connected to the electronic device via the USB interface, a USB class code corresponding to the external device; determine whether the USB class code is included in a white list of connectable devices allowed to be connected to the electronic device in the security mode; and control a communication connection between the external device and the electronic device according to whether the USB class code is included in the white list. Other embodiments are also possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Byung-Jun KIM, Dong-Rak SHIN, Woo-Kwang LEE, Jae-Jin LEE
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Publication number: 20200151126Abstract: Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present invention comprise: a connector for communicating serial data to an external electronic device; a nonvolatile memory; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: acquire identification information of the external electronic device via the connector; confirm whether or not a designated mode of the external electronic device is supported at least on the basis of the identification information; based on the identification that the external electronic device supports the designated mode, acquire first additional information associated with the external electronic device; based on the identification that the external electronic device does not support the designated mode, acquire second additional information associated with the external electronic device; and store the identification information or at least a part of the second additional information in the nonvolatile memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Woo-Kwang LEE, Dong-Rak SHIN, Kyoung-Hoon KIM
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Publication number: 20200153256Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device and a charging control method therefor. The electronic device may comprise: a connection terminal for performing wired communication with an external electronic device; and at least one processor functionally connected to the connection terminal, wherein the at least one processor detects connection of a charging device through the connection terminal, receives state information of at least one adjacent terminal located next to a power terminal of the connection terminal, and controls charging power to be supplied thereto through the charging device, on the basis of the received state information of the adjacent terminal. In addition, various other embodiments are possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Young-Jin PARK, Sung-Ha PARK, Joon-Yung PARK, Jung-Oh SUNG, Dong-Rak SHIN, Jae-Hyun AHN, Sung-Eun LEE, Wooin CHOI, Insun CHOI, Jongik WON
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Patent number: 10521372Abstract: Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present invention comprise: a connector for communicating serial data to an external electronic device; a nonvolatile memory; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: acquire identification information of the external electronic device via the connector; confirm whether or not a designated mode of the external electronic device is supported at least on the basis of the identification information; based on the identification that the external electronic device supports the designated mode, acquire first additional information associated with the external electronic device; based on the identification that the external electronic device does not support the designated mode, acquire second additional information associated with the external electronic device; and store the identification information or at least a part of the second additional information in the nonvolatile memory.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woo-Kwang Lee, Dong-Rak Shin, Kyoung-Hoon Kim
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Publication number: 20190138469Abstract: Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present invention comprise: a connector for communicating serial data to an external electronic device; a nonvolatile memory; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: acquire identification information of the external electronic device via the connector; confirm whether or not a designated mode of the external electronic device is supported at least on the basis of the identification information; based on the identification that the external electronic device supports the designated mode, acquire first additional information associated with the external electronic device; based on the identification that the external electronic device does not support the designated mode, acquire second additional information associated with the external electronic device; and store the identification information or at least a part of the second additional information in the nonvolatile memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woo-Kwang LEE, Dong-Rak SHIN, Kyoung-Hoon KIM
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Patent number: 10275005Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first connector including a first pin and a second pin configured to connect with a first external electronic device, a second connector configured to connect with a second external electronic device, a connection sensing circuit configured to sense a connection or disconnection of the second external electronic device coupled to the first pin via the second connector, and a switch configured to supply power received from the first external electronic device via the second pin to the first pin if the disconnection is sensed via the connection sensing circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyuk Kang, Dong Rak Shin, Young Jin Park, Kyoung Hoon Kim, Chi Jung Ha
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Publication number: 20180284047Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a display; a connector; and a processor configured to sense moisture introduced into the connector in a state where one or more functions executable by connection of the connector with an external electronic device are activated; deactivate the one or more functions based on the sensing; determine whether the introduced moisture is removed in a state where the one or more functions are deactivated; and activate the one or more functions if the moisture is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Kyoung-Won KIM, Sung-Eun Lee, Jae-Hyun Ahn, Je-Kook Kim, Joon-Yung Park, Kyung-Won Park, Jong-lk Won, In-Geol Lee, Yu-Dong Bae, Dong-Rak Shin, Kang-Jun Ko, Kyoung-Hoon Kim, Min-Gi Kim, Sang-ll Park, Jeong-Hun Seo
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Publication number: 20180032350Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a connector configured to connect to an external electronic device that includes a recognition pin for sensing the connection, a connection configuration module configured to control an operation of the connector by using the recognition pin, and a processor configured to control the connector and the connection configuration module, wherein the processor is configured to, if the external electronic device is connected to the connector, verify through the recognition pin whether communication of a power delivery (PD) message is possible, and perform at least one of switching of a role associated with power supply of the electronic device or switching of a role associated with data transfer thereof by using at least one of a way to convey the PD message or a way to change a resistor connected to the recognition pin, depending on whether communication of the PD message is possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Woo Kwang LEE, One Gun LEE, Woo Jin KIM, Dong Rak SHIN
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Publication number: 20180004696Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and devices for determining a role of an electronic device for an external electronic device upon connecting the electronic device with the external electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Woo-Kwang LEE, Dong-Rak SHIN, Ho-Yeong LIM, Dong-Il SON
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Publication number: 20170212574Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first connector including a first pin and a second pin configured to connect with a first external electronic device, a second connector configured to connect with a second external electronic device, a connection sensing circuit configured to sense a connection or disconnection of the second external electronic device coupled to the first pin via the second connector, and a switch configured to supply power received from the first external electronic device via the second pin to the first pin if the disconnection is sensed via the connection sensing circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Hyuk KANG, Dong Rak SHIN, Young Jin PARK, Kyoung Hoon KIM, Chi Jung HA
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Publication number: 20130290746Abstract: A system, an apparatus, and a method of performing a charging operation in a host mode, which can perform a charging operation in a host mode of a terminal includes a terminal for simultaneously receiving a function of performing communication with a peripheral device and a charging function from an external accessory connected in the host mode. The external accessory simultaneously provides the charging function while performing the communication with the peripheral device to the terminal in a client mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woo-Kwang LEE, Kyoung-Hoon KIM, Dong-Rak SHIN, Chi-Jung HA
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Patent number: 6703124Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonflammable epoxy resin composition for using a thin copper film laminate, which is applied to a printed circuit board (PCB), and using the same. The present invention provides for nonflammable epoxy resin composition for using a thin copper film laminate, comprising bisphenol A-type epoxy resin, multifunctional epoxy resin, an imidazole-based curing catalyst, and a curing retarder, and using the same. As described above, since the ring-open of the epoxy group is prompted by an imidazole catalyst, without the use of dicyandiamide, epoxy polymer reaction occurs due to the chain-reaction of epoxy group, and the glass-transition temperature is 170° C. or greater, the nonflammable epoxy resin composition for using a thin copper film of the present invention has a strong heat-resistance, lower dielectric constant, controllable gelation time, and does not require the use of non-harmful catalysts to the human body.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: LG Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-Sik Kim, Hyun-Cheol Kim, Dong-Rak Shin
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Publication number: 20030054146Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonflammable epoxy resin composition for using a thin copper film laminate, which is applied to a printed circuit board (PCB), and using the same.The present invention provides for nonflammable epoxy resin composition for using a thin copper film laminate, comprising bisphenol A-type epoxy resin, multifunctional epoxy resin, an imidazole-based curing catalyst, and a curing retarder, and using the same As described above, since the ring-open of the epoxy group is prompted by an imidazole catalyst, without the use of dicyandiamide, epoxy polymer reaction occurs due to the chain-reaction of epoxy group, and the glass-transition temperature is 170° C. or greater, the nonflammable epoxy resin composition for using a thin copper film of the present invention has a strong heat-resistance, lower dielectric constant, controllable gelation time, and does not require the use of non-harmful catalysts to the human body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Young-Sik Kim, Hyun-Cheol Kim, Dong-Rak Shin