Patents by Inventor Hyeon Jun Lee

Hyeon Jun 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: 20230346315
    Abstract: A blood pressure measurement method using a display device including: a display panel including first sub-pixels and second sub-pixels; a pressure sensor to sense a pressure applied from the outside; and a photo-sensor to sense light, includes: generating a first pulse wave signal according to light emitted by the first sub-pixels and sensed by the photo-sensor; generating a second pulse wave signal according to light emitted by the second sub-pixels and sensed by the photo-sensor; generating a third pulse wave signal by removing noise from the second pulse wave signal based on the first pulse wave signal, the second pulse wave signal, and a maximum value of the first pulse wave signal; and calculating blood pressure information based on the third pulse wave signal and a pressure measurement value sensed by the pressure sensor. The blood pressure information is displayed on the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jong Yeop AN, Gyeong Ub MOON, Hyeon Jun LEE, Bo Ram CHOI
  • Publication number: 20230345775
    Abstract: A display device includes: a first area including a plurality of first pixels; a second area adjacent to the first area, and including a plurality of second pixels; a first photo sensor adjacent to the plurality of first pixels at the first area, and to sense light; and a second photo sensor adjacent to the plurality of second pixels at the second area, and to sense light. A size of an area of the second photo sensor is different from a size of an area of the first photo sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Hyeon Jun LEE, Chul KIM, Gyeong Ub MOON, Jong Yeop AN, Bo Ram CHOI
  • Patent number: 11793465
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel including a first area having a first light transmissivity and a second area having a second light transmissivity higher than the first light transmissivity; a pressure sensor overlapping the first area; a light emitter overlapping the second area; a light receiver overlapping the second area and spaced from the light emitter; and a processor to control the light emitter and the pressure sensor, and to output a blood pressure signal on a basis of a pressure sensing signal from the pressure sensor and a light sensing signal from the light receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Won-Ki Hong, Hee Seomoon, Hyeon Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20230320597
    Abstract: The blood pressure measurement method using a display device includes generating a first pulse wave frequency signal having a magnitude of a pulse wave signal according to a frequency having a fundamental wave component and a harmonics component based on a pressure measurement value and a pulse wave signal, calculating a coefficient of a transfer function based on center frequencies and maximum gains at center frequencies of first harmonics to third harmonics of the first pulse wave frequency signal, generating a second pulse wave frequency signal by blocking noise components of the first harmonics to the third harmonics of the first pulse wave frequency signal based on the transfer function, generating a first pulse wave signal having a magnitude of a pulse wave signal according to a pressure based on the second pulse wave frequency signal, and calculating blood pressure information based on the first pulse wave signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Gyeong Ub MOON, Bo Ram CHOI, Jong Yeop AN, Hyeon Jun LEE
  • Publication number: 20230255502
    Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device includes a display panel including a pixel configured to display an image and a photo-sensor configured to sense incident light, a pressure sensor disposed on one surface of the display panel and configured to sense a pressure applied via a portion of a user’s body, and a processor. The processor is configured to generate a pulse wave signal according to an amount of incident light sensed by the photo-sensor and an optical signal corresponding to the amount of incident light in response to determining that a pressure measurement value corresponding to the pressure is within a pressure request range corresponding to a pressure interval, and calculate blood pressure information based on the pulse wave signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Jong Yeop AN, Gyeong Ub MOON, Hyeon Jun LEE, Bo Ram CHOI
  • Patent number: 11713050
    Abstract: A method for controlling switching of steering control rights of an autonomous vehicle, may include: performing a control to synchronize a steering angle of a steering wheel and a steering angle of a road wheel, when switching of the steering control rights from an automated driving mode to a manual driving mode is requested. The method further includes: detecting an error value between the steering angle of the steering wheel and the steering angle of the road wheel, when a hands-on state in which the steering wheel is gripped is detected in the synchronization process. In addition, the method further includes: performing a control to switch the mode of the autonomous vehicle to the manual driving mode, when the error value is less than a preset value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Sang Woo Hwang, Young Dae Park, Byung Rim Lee, Min Jun Kim, Se Hyun Chang, Hyeon Seok Cho
  • Publication number: 20230230544
    Abstract: A display device is provided that includes a plurality of pixels, a plurality of optical sensors, an emission line connected to the pixels, and an emission driver connected to the emission line. The emission driver outputs a first emission signal to the emission line having a first frame frequency in a first mode for displaying an image using the pixels and outputs a second emission signal to the emission line having a second frame frequency in a second mode for sensing light using the optical sensors. The second frame frequency is different from the first frame frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Gyeong Ub MOON, Jong Yeop An, Hyeon Jun Lee, Bo Ram Choi
  • Publication number: 20230212083
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a ceramic susceptor, the method including: preparing ceramic sheets; preparing a lamination structure of a molded body, in which the ceramic sheets are laminated and a conductive metal layer for electrodes is disposed between the ceramic sheet laminated products; and sintering the lamination structure of the molded body, wherein the preparing of the ceramic sheets includes: obtaining a vitrified first additive powder by heat-treating a slurry containing MgO, SiO2, and CaO; preparing a slurry by mixing an Al2O3 powder with the first additive powder, a second additive powder containing a MgO powder, and a third additive powder containing a Y2O3 powder; and forming the ceramic sheets by tape casting the slurry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Hyeon Jun LEE, Chang Min YOO
  • Publication number: 20230172553
    Abstract: A display device capable of measuring a user's blood pressure by analyzing a photoplethysmographic signal is disclosed. The display device includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels; a force sensor disposed on a surface of the display panel, the force sensor configured to sense an external force; a light receiving sensor disposed between a group of neighboring pixels of the plurality of pixels, or disposed in a through hole in a front portion of the display panel, the light receiving sensor configured to sense an amount of light reflected toward the display panel and generate an optical signal corresponding to the amount of light; and a main processor configured to generate a pulse wave signal according to the optical signal received from the light receiving sensor and analyze a magnitude, a period, and a wave change of the pulse wave signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: JONG YEOP AN, GYEONG UB MOON, BO RAM CHOI, HYEON JUN LEE
  • Publication number: 20230170232
    Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus for a semiconductor device, the manufacturing apparatus including a spin chuck configured to fix and rotate a wafer; a nozzle configured to spray a chemical toward the wafer; a lateral displacement sensor configured to measure a displacement variation to a lateral surface of the wafer while the spin chuck is rotating; and a controller configured to control a position of the nozzle by using the displacement variation while the spin chuck is rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Kyoung Whan OH, Kyung-Won KANG, Hyeon Jun KANG, Ju Bong LEE, Sung Hun JANG, Seok HEO, Hyun Woong HWANG
  • Patent number: 11641416
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel to display an image, and a blood pressure measuring module including a pressure sensor and a pulse wave sensor, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to sense a pressure that is applied to the display panel, the pulse wave sensor includes an optical sensor, and the pulse wave sensor is configured to generate a pulse wave signal using light that is emitted from a pixel of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won Ki Hong, So Hee Park, Hee Seomoon, Hyeon Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20230114016
    Abstract: A display device measures a user's blood pressure by detecting a photoplethysmography signal. A display device includes a display panel that includes a through hole and a pixel area that surrounds the through hole and includes pixels that display an image, a pressure sensor disposed on a surface of the display panel and configured to sense an externally applied pressure, a light-emitting member disposed at a position that overlaps the through hole of the display panel and outputs light toward a front side of the display panel through the through hole, and a light-receiving sensor that faces the front side of the display panel and is configured to sense light reflected from the front side of the display panel toward the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Bo Ram CHOI, Gyeong Ub MOON, Jong Yeop AN, Hyeon Jun LEE
  • Patent number: 11609609
    Abstract: A pressure sensor, includes: a first substrate; a pressure sensing layer on one surface of the first substrate; and a driving electrode and a sensing electrode on the pressure sensing layer and spaced apart from each other, wherein the driving electrode and the sensing electrode are on a same layer, and each of the driving electrode and the sensing electrode is directly on the pressure sensing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: So Hee Park, Won Ki Hong, Hee Seomoon, Hyeon Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20220392784
    Abstract: The inventive concept provides a liquid treating apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji Ho KIM, Jong Han KIM, Ju Dong LEE, Ju Hwan LEE, Hyeon Jun LEE
  • Patent number: 11515366
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel comprising a through hole and a pixel area, the pixel area surrounding the through hole and including pixels for displaying an image; a force sensor at a first surface of the display panel and configured to sense force applied from an outside; and a light sensor overlapping the through hole of the display panel in a thickness direction of the display panel, the light sensor being configured to sense light incident on the light sensor through the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won Ki Hong, So Hee Park, Hee Seomoon, Hyeon Jun Lee
  • Patent number: 11430360
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a display module including a display panel and an input sensor disposed on the display panel, the display panel having a first area including a plurality of pixels and a second area having a transmittance higher than that of the first area; a first sensor disposed below the display module, overlapping the second area, and configured to measure a first signal having biometric information of a user; a second sensor disposed to surround the first sensor, overlapping the first area, and configured to measure a second signal applied from the user; and a driving unit connected to the display module, the first sensor, and the second sensor, the driving unit configured to drive the first sensor and the second sensor together with the display module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyeon Jun Lee, Chul Kim, Hee Seomoon, Taehee Lee
  • Publication number: 20220217227
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel to display an image, and a blood pressure measuring module including a pressure sensor and a pulse wave sensor, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to sense a pressure that is applied to the display panel, the pulse wave sensor includes an optical sensor, and the pulse wave sensor is configured to generate a pulse wave signal using light that is emitted from a pixel of the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Won Ki HONG, So Hee PARK, Hee SEOMOON, Hyeon Jun LEE
  • Patent number: 11320924
    Abstract: A display device controls a display by changing a reference value set in a foldable area of a display panel. The display device includes a display panel displays an image and outputs force sensing signals, and a controller that converts the force sensing signals into force values and controls the display when the force values in the foldable area of the display area are equal to or greater than a second reference value different from a first reference value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won Ki Hong, So Hee Park, Moon Hee Seo, Hyeon Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20220130305
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a display module including a display panel and an input sensor disposed on the display panel, the display panel having a first area including a plurality of pixels and a second area having a transmittance higher than that of the first area; a first sensor disposed below the display module, overlapping the second area, and configured to measure a first signal having biometric information of a user; a second sensor disposed to surround the first sensor, overlapping the first area, and configured to measure a second signal applied from the user; and a driving unit connected to the display module, the first sensor, and the second sensor, the driving unit configured to drive the first sensor and the second sensor together with the display module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: HYEON JUN LEE, CHUL KIM, HEE SEOMOON, TAEHEE LEE
  • Publication number: 20220120624
    Abstract: Disclosed is a force sensor. More particularly, the force sensor includes a first permanent magnet layer; a magnetic tunnel junction disposed on the first permanent magnet layer and configured to have a preset resistance value; and a second permanent magnet layer disposed to be spaced apart from the magnetic tunnel junction, wherein the second permanent magnet layer moves in a direction of the first permanent magnet layer when pressure is applied from outside, the preset resistance value of the magnetic tunnel junction is changed when a magnetic field strength formed between the first permanent magnet layer and the second permanent magnet layer becomes a preset strength or more according to movement of the second permanent magnet layer, and the force sensor senses the pressure based on a change in the preset resistance value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: DAEGU GYEONGBUK INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: June Seo KIM, Myoung Jae LEE, Hyeon Jun LEE