Patents by Inventor Hyun-Joon Kim

Hyun-Joon 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).

  • Patent number: 12294014
    Abstract: A light emitting device comprises: a substrate; a first electrode on the substrate, the first electrode having holes, and having inclined surfaces along the peripheries of the holes; second electrodes on the substrate, each of which is in a respective one of the holes of the first electrode; and light emitting elements between the first electrode and the second electrodes, the light-emitting elements being electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chong Chul Chai, Hyun Joon Kim, Hyun Min Cho, Kyung Bae Kim, Min Jae Jeong
  • Publication number: 20250118254
    Abstract: A sub-pixel may include a first transistor configured to generate a driving current, a first capacitor including a first electrode connected to a first electrode of the first transistor, and a second electrode, a second capacitor including a first electrode connected to a control electrode of the first transistor, and a second electrode connected to the second electrode of the first capacitor, a second transistor configured to provide a data voltage to the second electrode of the first capacitor in response to a write gate signal, and a light emitting element configured to receive the driving current and emit light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Jae Keun LIM, Bon Seog GU, Ji Youn KIM, Hyun Joon KIM, Jin Young ROH, Hae Kwan SEO
  • Patent number: 12272296
    Abstract: A display device includes a scan write line configured to receive a scan write signal, a scan initialization line configured to receive a scan initialization signal, a sweep signal line configured to receive a sweep signal, a first data line configured to receive a first data voltage, a second data line configured to receive a second data voltage, and a subpixel connected to the scan write line, the scan initialization line, the sweep signal line, the first data line, and the second data line. The subpixel includes a light-emitting element, a first pixel driver including a first transistor configured to generate a control current according to the first data voltage of the first data line, and a second pixel driver including an eighth transistor configured to generate a driving current applied to the light-emitting element according to the second data voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Joon Kim, Kye Uk Lee, Sang Jin Jeon, Jung Hwan Hwang
  • Publication number: 20250104603
    Abstract: A display device includes a first pixel driver connected to a sweep line, the first pixel driver generating a control current based on a first data voltage, a second pixel driver connected to a scan control line, the second pixel driver generating a driving current based on a second data voltage and controlling a period for which the driving current flows, based on the control current, and a light-emitting element connected to the second pixel driver to receive the driving current. The first pixel driver includes a first transistor generating the control current based on the first data voltage, a second transistor providing the first data voltage to a first electrode of the first transistor based on a scan write signal, and a first capacitor including a first capacitor electrode connected to a gate electrode of the first transistor, and a second capacitor electrode connected to the sweep line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jung Hwan HWANG, Hyun Joon KIM, Kye Uk LEE, Sang Jin JEON, Jun Ki JEONG
  • Patent number: 12262591
    Abstract: A display device may include a plurality of pixels each including a light emitting element. A first scan line and a second scan line are disposed in each of the pixels. A data line is disposed in each of the pixels. A power line is disposed in each of the pixels. A reference voltage line is disposed in each of the pixels. A first transistor controls a current of the light emitting element. A second transistor is connected between the data line and a first gate electrode of the first transistor. A third transistor is connected between the reference voltage line and a first electrode of the first transistor. A fourth transistor is connected between the power line and a second electrode of the first transistor. The fourth transistor may be a transistor of a type different from that of the first to third transistors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hee Rim Song, Hyun Joon Kim, Hae Min Kim, Mee Hye Jung
  • Patent number: 12254809
    Abstract: A display device includes PAM data lines receiving PAM and PWM data voltages, and sub-pixels connected to the PAM and PWM data lines. A sub-pixel includes a light emitting element, a first pixel driver to supply a control current according to one of the PAM data voltages to a node, a second pixel driver to generate a driving current according to one of the PWM data voltages, and a third pixel driver to adjust a period during which the driving current is supplied to the light emitting element according to a voltage of the node. A peak current value of the driving current when the sub-pixel emits a light corresponding to a low gray level region is smaller than a peak current value of the driving current when the sub-pixel emits a light corresponding to a high gray level region higher than the low gray level region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung Hwan Hwang, Hyun Joon Kim, Kye Uk Lee, Jun Ki Jeong
  • Patent number: 12254839
    Abstract: A pixel of a light-emitting display device includes a capacitor, a first transistor, a second transistor including a gate receiving a gate writing signal, a third transistor including a gate receiving a scan signal, a fourth transistor including a gate receiving a gate initialization signal, a fifth transistor including a gate receiving a first emission signal, a sixth transistor including a gate receiving a second emission signal, and a light-emitting diode. The scan signal and the gate writing signal may be provided at a first frequency, and the first emission signal, the second emission signal and the gate initialization signal may be provided at a second frequency higher than the first frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Joon Kim, Jun Ki Jeong
  • Patent number: 12249273
    Abstract: A display device includes connection lines, pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) data lines configured to receive pulse width modulation (PWM) data voltages, PWM data lines configured to receive the PWM data voltages, a first connection control line configured to receive a first connection control signal, a second connection control line configured to receive a second connection control signal, subpixels connected to the PWM data lines and the PAM data lines, and a first demultiplexer (demux) unit configured to connect the connection lines to the PAM data lines or to the PWM data lines according to the first connection control signal and the second connection control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Hwan Hwang, Hyun Joon Kim, Kye Uk Lee, Jun Ki Jeong, Sang Jin Jeon
  • Patent number: 12198636
    Abstract: A pixel of a light-emitting display device includes a capacitor, a first transistor, a second transistor including a gate receiving a gate writing signal, a third transistor including a gate receiving a scan signal, a fourth transistor including a gate receiving a gate initialization signal, a fifth transistor including a gate receiving a first emission signal, a sixth transistor including a gate receiving a second emission signal, and a light-emitting diode. The scan signal and the gate writing signal may be provided at a first frequency, and the first emission signal, the second emission signal and the gate initialization signal may be provided at a second frequency higher than the first frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Joon Kim, Jun Ki Jeong
  • Patent number: 12165568
    Abstract: A display device includes a first pixel driver connected to a sweep line, the first pixel driver generating a control current based on a first data voltage, a second pixel driver connected to a scan control line, the second pixel driver generating a driving current based on a second data voltage and controlling a period for which the driving current flows, based on the control current, and a light-emitting element connected to the second pixel driver to receive the driving current. The first pixel driver includes a first transistor generating the control current based on the first data voltage, a second transistor providing the first data voltage to a first electrode of the first transistor based on a scan write signal, and a first capacitor including a first capacitor electrode connected to a gate electrode of the first transistor, and a second capacitor electrode connected to the sweep line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Hwan Hwang, Hyun Joon Kim, Kye Uk Lee, Sang Jin Jeon, Jun Ki Jeong
  • Publication number: 20240405031
    Abstract: A light emitting display device includes a pixel circuit unit, a data distribution unit, a plurality of signal generating units, a unit light emitting diode, and a dummy opening. The pixel circuit unit is configured to generate an output current. The data distribution unit is configured to apply a data voltage to the pixel circuit unit through a data line. The plurality of signal generating units are respectively configured to apply a scan signal and a light emission control signal to the pixel circuit unit through a plurality of signal lines. The unit light emitting diode is configured to receive the output current of the pixel circuit unit and is attached to the pixel circuit unit. The dummy opening is formed in the region where the pixel circuit unit, the data distribution unit, and a plurality of signal generating units are not positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Ki JEONG, Hyun Joon KIM, Mee Hye JUNG
  • Publication number: 20240381723
    Abstract: A light emitting diode display device includes: a pixel circuit; a data line connected to the pixel circuit to transmit a data voltage; an anode on the pixel circuit and the data line; an emission layer on the anode; and a cathode on the emission layer. The anode includes a first anode and a second anode, and the data line extends across the first anode and the second anode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Jun Hyun PARK, Jang Mi KANG, Hyun Joon KIM, Hae Min KIM, Min Jae JEONG
  • Patent number: 12136381
    Abstract: A display device includes a display area which displays an image, and a non-display area disposed around the display area and including a pad part. The display area includes pixels of a first pixel row which are pixels arranged in a first direction along the first pixel row, pixels of a second pixel row, which are pixels arranged in the first direction along the second pixel row next to the first pixel row, and pixel circuits of a first circuit row which are pixel circuits arranged in the first direction along the first circuit row, where the pixel circuits of the first circuit row are electrically connected to the pixels of the first pixel row, respectively. The first pixel row and the first circuit row are spaced apart from each other with the second pixel row interposed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Ki Jeong, Hyun Joon Kim, Kye Uk Lee, Sang Jin Jeon, Jung Hwan Hwang
  • Publication number: 20240355281
    Abstract: Provided is a display device including a substrate, a circuit layer disposed on a first surface of the substrate, a light emitting element layer, and a circuit board disposed on a second surface of the substrate. The circuit layer includes pixel drivers, gate lines, a first power supply line and a second power supply line respectively transmitting a first power and a second power, and a gate driver including stages electrically connected to the gate lines, respectively. The second power supply line is electrically connected to the circuit board through power connection portions. The power connection portions are disposed between a number of the stages adjacent to a curved corner of the substrate among the stages of the gate driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Yong JANG, Bon Yong KOO, Hyun Joon KIM, Dan Won LIM, Seon Young CHOI
  • Patent number: 12094865
    Abstract: A display device and a method for fabricating the same. The display device includes a substrate including a circuit layer and a first pad unit; an auxiliary substrate disposed below the substrate and comprising a driving circuit and a second pad unit; a light-emitting unit disposed on the circuit layer; and a connection electrode in contact with a side surface of the substrate and electrically connecting the first pad unit with the second pad unit. The method includes forming a circuit layer and a first pad unit on a first surface of a substrate; forming a driving circuit and a second pad unit on a fourth surface of an auxiliary substrate; and attaching a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface to a third surface of the auxiliary substrate opposite the fourth surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Chan Lee, Gun Hee Kim, Sang Ho Park, Ju Won Yoon, Joo Hee Jeon, Hyun Joon Kim
  • Patent number: 12092937
    Abstract: An optical path control member according to an embodiment comprises: a lower substrate; a lower electrode disposed on the lower substrate; an upper substrate disposed on the lower substrate; an upper electrode disposed under the upper substrate; and a pattern part interposed between the lower electrode and the upper electrode, wherein: the pattern part includes a first pattern part and a second pattern part alternately disposed; the first pattern part has an optical transmittance varying according to an applied voltage; the second pattern part transmits light; and the width of the first pattern part varies as the first pattern part extends from a light emitting part to a light transmitting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Joon Kim, Jun Sik Shin
  • Patent number: 12080724
    Abstract: A light emitting display device includes a pixel circuit unit, a data distribution unit, a plurality of signal generating units, a unit light emitting diode, and a dummy opening. The pixel circuit unit is configured to generate an output current. The data distribution unit is configured to apply a data voltage to the pixel circuit unit through a data line. The plurality of signal generating units are respectively configured to apply a scan signal and a light emission control signal to the pixel circuit unit through a plurality of signal lines. The unit light emitting diode is configured to receive the output current of the pixel circuit unit and is attached to the pixel circuit unit. The dummy opening is formed in the region where the pixel circuit unit, the data distribution unit, and a plurality of signal generating units are not positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Ki Jeong, Hyun Joon Kim, Mee Hye Jung
  • Publication number: 20240290753
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate including a plurality of emission areas respectively corresponding to a plurality of subpixels for displaying an image, a plurality of light emitting elements respectively located in the plurality of emission areas of a first surface of the substrate and respectively corresponding to the plurality of subpixels, a first planarization layer on the first surface of the substrate and covering the plurality of light emitting elements, and an array layer on the first planarization layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Hyun Joon KIM, Jung Hwan HWANG, Kye Uk LEE, Sang Jin JEON
  • Publication number: 20240258492
    Abstract: A display device comprises a substrate, a semiconductor layer thereon, a first insulating layer on the semiconductor layer, a first conductive layer on the first insulating layer and including a first electrode pattern, a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer and including first and second conductive patterns, a third insulating layer on the second conductive layer, and a display element layer on the third insulating layer and including a first pixel electrode connected to the first conductive pattern through a first via hole, a second pixel electrode connected to the second conductive pattern through a second via hole, and a micro light-emitting element between the pixel electrodes, the first conductive pattern contacting the semiconductor layer through a first contact hole and the first electrode pattern through a second contact hole, and the second conductive pattern overlapping the first electrode pattern to form a first capacitor therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Kyung Bae KIM, Hyun Joon KIM, Kyung Hoon CHUNG, Mee Hye JUNG, Min Jae JEONG, Jun Ki JEONG
  • Publication number: 20240257723
    Abstract: A pixel circuit including a constant current driver including a first driving transistor for controlling a current through a light-emitting element, a first electrode thereof being connected to a first power source, and a second electrode thereof being connected to an anode electrode of the light-emitting element, and an emission time controller including a second driving transistor between a second power source and the constant current driver, and configured to control the emission time by turning off the first driving transistor after a time at which a Pulse Width Modulation data voltage corresponding to an input image is applied to a gate electrode of the second driving transistor, and based on a magnitude of the PWM data voltage, wherein the second driving transistor is turned on based on the magnitude of the PWM data voltage, to transfer a driving voltage from the second power source to the constant current driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Hyun Joon KIM, Min Kyu WOO, Bon Yong KOO, Min Jae JEONG, Seon Young CHOI