Patents by Inventor Hwa-An SUNG

Hwa-An SUNG 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).

  • Patent number: 10887951
    Abstract: Disclosed are a cooking apparatus and a method of controlling the same. The cooking apparatus includes a plurality of light sources configured to emit light toward a cooking container and grouped into a plurality of groups and a light emission driving controller configured to perform control in a manner that flame images are displayed by performing group controlling on the basis of at least one of a control command input by a user, a grouping form of the plurality of groups and a preset operation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyo Suk Kim, Jeong Heon Kim, Hwa-Sung Kim, Chang Hyun Park, O Do Yu, Su-Ho Jo, Jong Hun Ha
  • Patent number: 10847303
    Abstract: A coil component includes a body in which a coil portion is embedded. The coil portion includes a support member; first insulators formed on first and second main surfaces of the support member, respectively, and having an opening having a planar coil shape; coils filling the openings; and second insulators covering the coils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Hun Kim, Hwa Sung Hwang, Young Ku Lyu, Boum Seock Kim
  • Publication number: 20200365150
    Abstract: A home appliance is provided. The home appliance includes at least one light emitting diode (LED) for individually displaying each of selected states of at least one function provided by the home appliance, and a processor for controlling, based on a user voice being inputted, the at least one LED so as to indicate that the inputted voice is being recognized, and based on the voice recognition being completed, controlling the at least one LED so as to allow the at least one LED to be turned on according to the voice recognition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Seol-hee JEON, Hwa-sung KIM, Hee-kyung YANG, Eun-jin CHUN, Soon-hoon HWANG, Ji-eun LEE, Wung-chul CHOI
  • Publication number: 20200217589
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a tube assembly for a heat exchanger or heat management apparatus in which the tube assembly can be integrally assembled using inner fin tubes having a two-row structure and drainage performance and corrosion resistance performance can be improved. The tube assembly for the heat exchanger or heat management apparatus includes a first- and second- row tube including an inner fin type tube respectively, a central connection portion that connects the first-row tube to the second-row tube, and a header in which a first- and a second-row tube hole, into which ends of the first- and the second-row tube are inserted, are arranged, wherein a cut portion formed in the direction opposite to the ends of the first- and the second-row tube inserted into the header is included in the central connection portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventor: Hwa Sung KIM
  • Publication number: 20200213700
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a home appliance capable of being operated by speech of a user. The home appliance includes a main body forming an outer appearance, a microphone including at least one sensing portion disposed to direct to the front of the main body to detect speech of a user, and a speaker unit disposed to be spaced apart from the microphone unit by a predetermined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Hwa-Sung KIM, Dong Hyun SOHN, Ji-Eun LEE
  • Patent number: 10670913
    Abstract: A curved display device comprises: a first substrate and a second substrate facing each other and having a curvature; a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates; a first polarizing layer between the liquid crystal layer and a first surface of the first substrate that faces the liquid crystal layer, or positioned to face a second surface of the first substrate opposite to the first surface of the first substrate; and a second polarizing layer between the liquid crystal layer and a first surface of the second substrate that faces the liquid crystal layer, or positioned to face a second surface of the second substrate opposite to the first surface of the second substrate; wherein at least one of the first and second polarizing layers is either between the first substrate and the liquid crystal layer or between the second substrate and the liquid crystal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hwa Sung Woo
  • Patent number: 10622265
    Abstract: A method of detecting failure of a semiconductor device includes forming an active fin on an active region of a substrate, the active fin extending in a first direction, forming a gate structure on the active fin, the gate structure extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, forming source/drain layers on respective portions of the active fins at opposite sides of the gate structure, forming a wiring to be electrically connected to the source/drain layers, and applying a voltage to measure a leakage current between the source/drain layers. Only one or two active fins may be formed on the active region. Only one or two gate structures may be formed on the active fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-Young Choi, Zhan Zhan, Min-Seob Kim, Ju-Hyun Kim, Sung-Gun Kang, Hwa-Sung Rhee
  • Patent number: 10600702
    Abstract: A test element group includes a test element including a plurality of test transistors connected in series between a first node and a second node, the second node being connected to a ground node; a first transistor connected between the first node and a power supply node; and a second transistor configured to generate an output current, proportional to a voltage at the first node, and connected to the first node and the power supply node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhan Zhan, Ju Hyun Kim, Sung Gun Kang, Hwa Sung Rhee
  • Publication number: 20200081306
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device is provided. The liquid crystal display device comprises a substrate, a thin-film transistor (TFT) disposed on the substrate, an insulating layer disposed on the TFT, and a pixel electrode disposed on the insulating layer and connected to a drain electrode of the TFT via a contact hole formed in the insulating layer. The pixel electrode includes a stem electrode which extends in a first direction and a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, branch electrodes which extend from the stem electrode, and an extension electrode which is disposed to overlap the contact hole and which is connected to the branch electrodes. The extension electrode includes a slit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventor: Hwa Sung Woo
  • Patent number: 10522430
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes first and second pads separated from each other, first and second test elements connected to the first and second pads and connected to each other in parallel between the first and second pads, a first diode connected to the first test element in series, and a second diode connected to the second test element in series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhan Zhan, Hwa Sung Rhee, Myung Jo Chun
  • Publication number: 20190385918
    Abstract: A method of detecting failure of a semiconductor device includes forming an active fin on an active region of a substrate, the active fin extending in a first direction, forming a gate structure on the active fin, the gate structure extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, forming source/drain layers on respective portions of the active fins at opposite sides of the gate structure, forming a wiring to be electrically connected to the source/drain layers, and applying a voltage to measure a leakage current between the source/drain layers. Only one or two active fins may be formed on the active region. Only one or two gate structures may be formed on the active fin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Ji-Young CHOI, Zhan ZHAN, Min-Seob KIM, Ju-Hyun KIM, Sung-Gun KANG, Hwa-Sung RHEE
  • Patent number: 10481450
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device is provided. The liquid crystal display device comprises a substrate, a thin-film transistor (TFT) disposed on the substrate, an insulating layer disposed on the TFT, and a pixel electrode disposed on the insulating layer and connected to a drain electrode of the TFT via a contact hole formed in the insulating layer. The pixel electrode includes a stem electrode which extends in a first direction and a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, branch electrodes which extend from the stem electrode, and an extension electrode which is disposed to overlap the contact hole and which is connected to the branch electrodes. The extension electrode includes a slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hwa Sung Woo
  • Publication number: 20190304856
    Abstract: A test element group includes a test element including a plurality of test transistors connected in series between a first node and a second node, the second node being connected to a ground node; a first transistor connected between the first node and a power supply node; and a second transistor configured to generate an output current, proportional to a voltage at the first node, and connected to the first node and the power supply node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Zhan Zhan, Ju Hyun Kim, Sung Gun Kang, Hwa Sung Rhee
  • Patent number: 10410871
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate structure extending in a second direction on a substrate, a source/drain layer disposed on a portion of the substrate adjacent the gate structure in a first direction crossing the second direction, a first conductive contact plug on the gate structure, and a second contact plug structure disposed on the source/drain layer. The second contact plug structure includes a second conductive contact plug and an insulation pattern, and the second conductive contact plug and the insulation pattern are disposed in the second direction and contact each other. The first conductive contact plug and the insulation pattern are adjacent to each other in the first direction. The first and second conductive contact plugs are spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoon-Hae Kim, Hwa-Sung Rhee, Keun-Hwi Cho
  • Publication number: 20190221564
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided. The semiconductor device includes an active fin which extends along a first direction and has a protruding shape, a gate structure which is disposed on the active fin to extend along a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a spacer which is disposed on at least one side of the gate structure, wherein the gate structure includes a first area and a second area which is adjacent to the first area in the second direction, wherein a first width of the first area in the first direction is different from a second width of the second area in the first direction, and the spacer extends continuously along both the first area and the second area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Ju-Youn KIM, Hyun-Jo KIM, Hwa-Sung RHEE
  • Publication number: 20190196266
    Abstract: A curved display device comprises: a first substrate and a second substrate facing each other and having a curvature; a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates; a first polarizing layer between the liquid crystal layer and a first surface of the first substrate that faces the liquid crystal layer, or positioned to face a second surface of the first substrate opposite to the first surface of the first substrate; and a second polarizing layer between the liquid crystal layer and a first surface of the second substrate that faces the liquid crystal layer, or positioned to face a second surface of the second substrate opposite to the first surface of the second substrate; wherein at least one of the first and second polarizing layers is either between the first substrate and the liquid crystal layer or between the second substrate and the liquid crystal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Hwa Sung WOO
  • Publication number: 20190146292
    Abstract: A display device includes a gate line, a data line, a voltage division reference line, two subpixel electrodes, and three transistors (each including a gate connected to the gate line). The first transistor includes a first source (connected to the data line) and a first drain. The second transistor includes a second source (connected to the data line) and a second drain. The second drain extends in a direction. The third transistor includes a semiconductor member, a third source (connected to the voltage division reference line), and a third drain (connected to the second drain). The first subpixel electrode and the second subpixel electrode are respectively connected to the first drain and the second drain. The maximum overlap length of the third drain and the semiconductor member in the direction is unequal to the maximum overlap length of the third source and the semiconductor member in the direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventor: Hwa Sung WOO
  • Patent number: 10276567
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided. The semiconductor device includes an active fin which extends along a first direction and has a protruding shape, a gate structure which is disposed on the active fin to extend along a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a spacer which is disposed on at least one side of the gate structure, wherein the gate structure includes a first area and a second area which is adjacent to the first area in the second direction, wherein a first width of the first area in the first direction is different from a second width of the second area in the first direction, and the spacer extends continuously along both the first area and the second area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ju-Youn Kim, Hyun-Jo Kim, Hwa-Sung Rhee
  • Patent number: 10254583
    Abstract: A curved display device comprises: a first substrate and a second substrate facing each other and having a curvature; a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates; a first polarizing layer between the liquid crystal layer and a first surface of the first substrate that faces the liquid crystal layer, or positioned to face a second surface of the first substrate opposite to the first surface of the first substrate; and a second polarizing layer between the liquid crystal layer and a first surface of the second substrate that faces the liquid crystal layer, or positioned to face a second surface of the second substrate opposite to the first surface of the second substrate; wherein at least one of the first and second polarizing layers is either between the first substrate and the liquid crystal layer or between the second substrate and the liquid crystal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hwa Sung Woo
  • Patent number: 10254598
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display including a first substrate; a pixel electrode which includes a first subpixel electrode and a second subpixel electrode disposed adjacent to and spaced apart from the first subpixel electrode on the first substrate; a second substrate facing the first substrate; and a common electrode disposed on the second substrate and defines a first slit thereof and a second slit thereof which is connected to the first slit. The first subpixel electrode defines a first plate-shaped portion overlapping the first slit and a plurality of first branches which extend from the first plate-shaped portion, and the second subpixel electrode defines a second plate-shaped portion overlapping the second slit and a plurality of second branch portions which extend from the second plate-shaped portion. At least one of the first branch portions is connected to at least one of the second branch portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hwa Sung Woo