Patents by Inventor Gee-Bum Kim

Gee-Bum 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: 20210295007
    Abstract: Disclosed is a display device including a display module, and a sensor layer below the display module for detecting light reflected from the display module, and including a base layer, a sensing layer on the base layer and including a sensing element that detects the light, and an optical pattern layer between the sensing layer and the display module, and including a light-shield section defining openings arranged at intervals when viewed in a plan view, and transmission sections respectively located in the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Byung Han YOO, Dae-Young LEE, Chaungi CHOI, Gee-Bum KIM, Jaeik LIM
  • Patent number: 11101449
    Abstract: An organic light-emitting display device includes: a substrate; a first organic light-emitting layer disposed on the substrate; a pixel defining film disposed on the first organic light-emitting layer and having a first opening, which at least partially exposes the first organic light-emitting layer; and an optical path converter disposed on the pixel defining film to overlap with the first organic light-emitting layer and including a first optical path converting member, which has a first refractive index, and a second optical path converting member, which has a second refractive index that is lower than the first refractive index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suk Kim, Gee Bum Kim, Sung Kook Park
  • Publication number: 20210210557
    Abstract: A display device includes a fingerprint sensor layer that receives light reflected by an external object; a substrate disposed on the fingerprint sensor layer; an optical pattern layer disposed on the substrate and that includes a light blocking portion and a light transmitting portion that passes through the light blocking portion in one direction; a first light transmitting layer with a first refractive index and that is disposed on the light blocking portion; a second light transmitting layer with a second refractive index different from the first refractive index and that is disposed on the first light transmitting layer; and a light emitting element layer disposed on the second light transmitting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: JAE IK LIM, GEE BUM KIM, BYUNG HAN YOO, DAE YOUNG LEE, CHAUN GI CHOI
  • Publication number: 20210184179
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate. A first electrode is disposed on the substrate. A pixel definition layer is disposed on the substrate. A second electrode is disposed on the first electrode and the pixel definition layer. An organic emission layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. A planarization layer is disposed on the second electrode. A low refractive index layer is disposed on the planarization layer and overlaps the pixel definition layer. A high refractive index layer is disposed on the planarization layer and overlaps the second electrode. The high refractive index layer has a higher refractive index than that of the low refractive index layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Suk Kim, Gee-Bum Kim, Sung Kook Park
  • Patent number: 10971702
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate. A first electrode is disposed on the substrate. A pixel definition layer is disposed on the substrate. A second electrode is disposed on the first electrode and the pixel definition layer. An organic emission layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. A planarization layer is disposed on the second electrode. A low refractive index layer is disposed on the planarization layer and overlaps the pixel definition layer. A high refractive index layer is disposed on the planarization layer and overlaps the second electrode. The high refractive index layer has a higher refractive index than that of the low refractive index layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Suk Kim, Gee-Bum Kim, Sung Kook Park
  • Publication number: 20210043875
    Abstract: A display device includes a sensor having a detection electrode. An optical pattern layer is disposed directly on the sensor and includes a plurality of transmission portions and a light blocking portion. A display panel is disposed on the optical pattern layer. A minimum distance between the detection electrode and the light blocking portion is in a range of 1 micrometer-5 micrometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Dae-Young LEE, Gee-Bum KIM, Byung Han YOO, Sangwoo KIM, Jungha SON, Taekyung AHN, Yunjong YEO, Kijune LEE, Jaeik LIM, Min Oh CHOI, Chaungi CHOI
  • Publication number: 20210029318
    Abstract: An optical sensor including: a substrate; a circuit element layer disposed on the substrate and including a circuit element; and a photoelectric element layer including a photoelectric element, a self-assembled monolayer, and a bias electrode connected to the photoelectric element, wherein the photoelectric element is connected to the circuit element, and wherein the self-assembled monolayer is disposed on the photoelectric element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jung Ha SON, Gee Bum KIM, Sang Woo KIM, Ki June LEE, Jae Ik LIM
  • Patent number: 10707447
    Abstract: An organic light-emitting display device includes: a substrate; a first organic light-emitting layer disposed on the substrate; a pixel defining film disposed on the first organic light-emitting layer and having a first opening, which at least partially exposes the first organic light-emitting layer; and an optical path converter disposed on the pixel defining film to overlap with the first organic light-emitting layer and including a first optical path converting member, which has a first refractive index, and a second optical path converting member, which has a second refractive index that is lower than the first refractive index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suk Kim, Gee Bum Kim, Sung Kook Park
  • Publication number: 20200176717
    Abstract: An organic light-emitting display device includes: a substrate; a first organic light-emitting layer disposed on the substrate; a pixel defining film disposed on the first organic light-emitting layer and having a first opening, which at least partially exposes the first organic light-emitting layer; and an optical path converter disposed on the pixel defining film to overlap with the first organic light-emitting layer and including a first optical path converting member, which has a first refractive index, and a second optical path converting member, which has a second refractive index that is lower than the first refractive index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Suk Kim, Gee Bum Kim, Sung Kook Park
  • Publication number: 20190221778
    Abstract: An organic light-emitting display device includes: a substrate; a first organic light-emitting layer disposed on the substrate; a pixel defining film disposed on the first organic light-emitting layer and having a first opening, which at least partially exposes the first organic light-emitting layer; and an optical path converter disposed on the pixel defining film to overlap with the first organic light-emitting layer and including a first optical path converting member, which has a first refractive index, and a second optical path converting member, which has a second refractive index that is lower than the first refractive index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Suk Kim, Gee Bum Kim, Sung Kook Park
  • Patent number: 10319280
    Abstract: There is provided a display device including a display panel including pixels, and a display panel driver configured to drive the display panel, wherein the display panel driver includes a timing controller configured to receive image signals and timing signals from the outside, to convert at least some of the image signals, and to output the converted image signals, wherein the image signals include first image signals corresponding to a first area in the display panel, wherein each of image signals corresponds to each of the pixels and includes a red signal, a green signal, and a blue signal, wherein the timing controller includes a signal receiver configured to receive the image signals and the timing signals, and a first converter configured to receive the first image signals from the signal receiver, to perform color weakness-compensating conversion on the first image signals, and to output the converted first image signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Il Nam Kim, Won Sang Park, Gee Bum Kim, Ki Seo Kim
  • Patent number: 10181281
    Abstract: A quantum dot light-emitting diode and a display device including the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the display device includes a plurality of pixels, each including a first sub-pixel configured to emit blue light and a second sub-pixel configured to emit different colors of light based on the intensity of an electric field applied thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiseo Kim, Gee-Bum Kim, Rangkyun Mok
  • Publication number: 20190013495
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate. A first electrode is disposed on the substrate. A pixel definition layer is disposed on the substrate. A second electrode is disposed on the first electrode and the pixel definition layer. An organic emission layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. A planarization layer is disposed on the second electrode. A low refractive index layer is disposed on the planarization layer and overlaps the pixel definition layer. A high refractive index layer is disposed on the planarization layer and overlaps the second electrode. The high refractive index layer has a higher refractive index than that of the low refractive index layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Suk Kim, Gee-Bum Kim, Sung Kook Park
  • Patent number: 10054813
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, a liquid crystal capsule layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a first field-generating electrode disposed on a first surface of the first substrate facing the second substrate, a second field-generating electrode disposed on a first surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate, and a first insulating layer disposed between the first field-generating electrode and the liquid crystal capsule layer or between the second field-generating electrode and the liquid crystal capsule layer, wherein the liquid crystal capsule layer includes a conductive buffer layer and a plurality of liquid crystal capsules, which are distributed in the conductive buffer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Hoon Kim, Gee Bum Kim, Ki Chul Shin
  • Patent number: 9984609
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed. In one aspect, the display device includes an image source configured to generate image data comprising red, green, and blue data and a color-weakness determiner configured to generate color vision deficiency data comprising color-weakness information. The device also includes a color-weakness compensator configured to generate compensation data based on the image data and the color vision deficiency data and a display portion comprising a plurality of pixels each configured to emit light based on the compensation data. Each of the pixels includes first and second sub-pixels configured to emit light having a light-emitting color based on an electric field applied to the first or second sub-pixel and a third sub-pixel configured to emit light having a predetermined light-emitting color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiseo Kim, Gee-Bum Kim, Jae-Kyoung Kim, Rangkyun Mok
  • Patent number: 9653524
    Abstract: An organic light emitting display apparatus includes: a first pixel electrode and a second pixel electrode on a substrate and spaced apart from each other, each of the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode including a reflective layer; a pixel definition layer extending between and overlapping adjacent edges of the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode; a first intermediate layer and a second intermediate layer respectively on the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode; and an opposite electrode on the first intermediate layer, the second intermediate layer and the pixel definition layer and including a reflective layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Gee-Bum Kim
  • Publication number: 20170082878
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, a liquid crystal capsule layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a first field-generating electrode disposed on a first surface of the first substrate facing the second substrate, a second field-generating electrode disposed on a first surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate, and a first insulating layer disposed between the first field-generating electrode and the liquid crystal capsule layer or between the second field-generating electrode and the liquid crystal capsule layer, wherein the liquid crystal capsule layer includes a conductive buffer layer and a plurality of liquid crystal capsules, which are distributed in the conductive buffer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Hoon KIM, Gee Bum KIM, Ki Chul SHIN
  • Publication number: 20160365018
    Abstract: There is provided a display device including a display panel including pixels, and a display panel driver configured to drive the display panel, wherein the display panel driver includes a timing controller configured to receive image signals and timing signals from the outside, to convert at least some of the image signals, and to output the converted image signals, wherein the image signals include first image signals corresponding to a first area in the display panel, wherein each of image signals corresponds to each of the pixels and includes a red signal, a green signal, and a blue signal, wherein the timing controller includes a signal receiver configured to receive the image signals and the timing signals, and a first converter configured to receive the first image signals from the signal receiver, to perform color weakness-compensating conversion on the first image signals, and to output the converted first image signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Il Nam Kim, Won Sang Park, Gee Bum Kim, Ki Seo Kim
  • Publication number: 20160217723
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed. In one aspect, the display device includes an image source configured to generate image data comprising red, green, and blue data and a color-weakness determiner configured to generate color vision deficiency data comprising color-weakness information. The device also includes a color-weakness compensator configured to generate compensation data based on the image data and the color vision deficiency data and a display portion comprising a plurality of pixels each configured to emit light based on the compensation data. Each of the pixels includes first and second sub-pixels configured to emit light having a light-emitting color based on an electric field applied to the first or second sub-pixel and a third sub-pixel configured to emit light having a predetermined light-emitting color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Kiseo Kim, Gee-Bum Kim, Jae-Kyoung Kim, Rangkyun Mok
  • Publication number: 20160217732
    Abstract: A quantum dot light-emitting diode and a display device including the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the display device includes a plurality of pixels, each including a first sub-pixel configured to emit blue light and a second sub-pixel configured to emit different colors of light based on the intensity of an electric field applied thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Kiseo Kim, Gee-Bum Kim, Rangkyun Mok