Patents by Inventor Hyun-kwon HONG

Hyun-kwon HONG 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: 10128425
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a light emitting structure including a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer; and an insulating layer on the light emitting structure and including first and second through-holes. The insulating layer includes a first lower insulating layer and a second lower insulating layer. The first insulating layer is disposed on the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer and is surrounded by the second lower insulating layer with the first through-hole interposed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joon Woo Jeon, Sang Seok Lee, Hyun Kwon Hong
  • Publication number: 20180130932
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a light emitting structure including a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer; and an insulating layer on the light emitting structure and including first and second through-holes. The insulating layer includes a first lower insulating layer and a second lower insulating layer. The first insulating layer is disposed on the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer and is surrounded by the second lower insulating layer with the first through-hole interposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Joon Woo JEON, Sang Seok LEE, Hyun Kwon HONG
  • Publication number: 20180040788
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a light emitting structure including a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer; and an insulating layer on the light emitting structure and including first and second through-holes. The insulating layer includes a first lower insulating layer and a second lower insulating layer. The first insulating layer is disposed on the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer and is surrounded by the second lower insulating layer with the first through-hole interposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Joon Woo JEON, Sang Seok LEE, Hyun Kwon HONG
  • Patent number: 9887334
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a light emitting structure including a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer; and an insulating layer on the light emitting structure and including first and second through-holes. The insulating layer includes a first lower insulating layer and a second lower insulating layer. The first insulating layer is disposed on the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer and is surrounded by the second lower insulating layer with the first through-hole interposed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joon Woo Jeon, Sang Seok Lee, Hyun Kwon Hong
  • Patent number: 9362718
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a light emitting structure including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, a first electrode disposed below the light emitting structure, the first electrode being electrically connected to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a second electrode within the light emitting structure, the second electrode being electrically connected to the second conductivity type semiconductor layer, an insulating part electrically separating the second electrode from the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the first electrode, a first pad electrode electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second pad electrode electrically connected to the second electrode, the second pad electrode being exposed to a top surface of the light emitting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong In Yang, Seung Hwan Lee, Hyun Kwon Hong
  • Patent number: 9324904
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second conductive semiconductor layer, a first internal electrode, a second internal electrode, an insulating part, and first and second pad electrodes. The active layer is disposed on a first portion of the first conductive semiconductor layer, and has the second conductive layer disposed thereon. The first internal electrode is disposed on a second portion of the first conductive semiconductor layer separate from the first portion. The second internal electrode is disposed on the second conductive semiconductor layer. The insulating part is disposed between the first and second internal electrodes, and the first and second pad electrodes are disposed on the insulating part to connect to a respective one of the first and second internal electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong In Yang, Yong Il Kim, Kwang Min Song, Wan Tae Lim, Se Jun Han, Hyun Kwon Hong
  • Publication number: 20150340549
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second conductive semiconductor layer, a first internal electrode, a second internal electrode, an insulating part, and first and second pad electrodes. The active layer is disposed on a first portion of the first conductive semiconductor layer, and has the second conductive layer disposed thereon. The first internal electrode is disposed on a second portion of the first conductive semiconductor layer separate from the first portion. The second internal electrode is disposed on the second conductive semiconductor layer. The insulating part is disposed between the first and second internal electrodes, and the first and second pad electrodes are disposed on the insulating part to connect to a respective one of the first and second internal electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: JONG IN YANG, YONG IL KIM, KWANG MIN SONG, WAN TAE LIM, SE JUN HAN, HYUN KWON HONG
  • Patent number: 9166109
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting element includes a light emitting structure including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer. A first electrode structure includes a conductive via connected to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer. A second electrode structure is connected to the second conductivity type semiconductor layer. An insulating part having an open region exposes part of the first and second electrode structures while covering the first and second electrode structures. First and second pad electrodes are formed on the first and second electrode structures exposed by the open region and are connected to the first and second electrode structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong In Yang, Tae Hyung Kim, Kwang Min Song, Seung Hwan Lee, Wan Tae Lim, Se Jun Han, Hyun Kwon Hong, Su Min Hwangbo
  • Patent number: 9099629
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second conductive semiconductor layer, a first internal electrode, a second internal electrode, an insulating part, and first and second pad electrodes. The active layer is disposed on a first portion of the first conductive semiconductor layer, and has the second conductive layer disposed thereon. The first internal electrode is disposed on a second portion of the first conductive semiconductor layer separate from the first portion. The second internal electrode is disposed on the second conductive semiconductor layer. The insulating part is disposed between the first and second internal electrodes, and the first and second pad electrodes are disposed on the insulating part to connect to a respective one of the first and second internal electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong In Yang, Yong Il Kim, Kwang Min Song, Wan Tae Lim, Se Jun Han, Hyun Kwon Hong
  • Patent number: 9070835
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device including a light emitting structure including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a first electrode connected to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a second electrode including a contact layer connected to the second conductivity type semiconductor layer, a capping layer disposed on the contact layer, and a metal buffer layer disposed on the capping layer, the metal buffer layer encompasses an upper and lateral surface of the capping layer; a first insulating layer disposed on the light emitting structure such that the first and second electrodes are exposed; and a second insulating layer disposed on the first insulating layer such that at least a portion of the first electrode and at least a portion of the metal buffer layer are exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ju Heon Yoon, Sang Yeon Kim, Seung Hwan Lee, Jin Hyun Lee, Wan Tae Lim, Hyun Kwon Hong
  • Publication number: 20140312369
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device including a light emitting structure including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a first electrode connected to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a second electrode including a contact layer connected to the second conductivity type semiconductor layer, a capping layer disposed on the contact layer, and a metal buffer layer disposed on the capping layer, the metal buffer layer encompasses an upper and lateral surface of the capping layer; a first insulating layer disposed on the light emitting structure such that the first and second electrodes are exposed; and a second insulating layer disposed on the first insulating layer such that at least a portion of the first electrode and at least a portion of the metal buffer layer are exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ju Heon YOON, Sang Yeon KIM, Seung Hwan LEE, Jin Hyun LEE, Wan Tae LIM, Hyun Kwon HONG
  • Publication number: 20140219303
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a light emitting structure including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, a first electrode disposed below the light emitting structure, the first electrode being electrically connected to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a second electrode within the light emitting structure, the second electrode being electrically connected to the second conductivity type semiconductor layer, an insulating part electrically separating the second electrode from the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the first electrode, a first pad electrode electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second pad electrode electrically connected to the second electrode, the second pad electrode being exposed to a top surface of the light emitting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong In YANG, Seung Hwan LEE, Hyun Kwon HONG
  • Publication number: 20140048838
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second conductive semiconductor layer, a first internal electrode, a second internal electrode, an insulating part, and first and second pad electrodes. The active layer is disposed on a first portion of the first conductive semiconductor layer, and has the second conductive layer disposed thereon. The first internal electrode is disposed on a second portion of the first conductive semiconductor layer separate from the first portion. The second internal electrode is disposed on the second conductive semiconductor layer. The insulating part is disposed between the first and second internal electrodes, and the first and second pad electrodes are disposed on the insulating part to connect to a respective one of the first and second internal electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Jong In YANG, Yong Il KIM, Kwang Min SONG, Wan Tae LIM, Se Jun HAN, Hyun Kwon HONG
  • Publication number: 20130334552
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting element includes a light emitting structure including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer. A first electrode structure includes a conductive via connected to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer. A second electrode structure is connected to the second conductivity type semiconductor layer. An insulating part having an open region exposes part of the first and second electrode structures while covering the first and second electrode structures. First and second pad electrodes are formed on the first and second electrode structures exposed by the open region and are connected to the first and second electrode structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: JONG-IN YANG, TAE HYUNG KIM, KWANG MIN SONG, SEUNG HWAN LEE, WAN TAE LIM, SE JUN HAN, HYUN KWON HONG, SU MIN HWANGBO
  • Publication number: 20130313518
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes first and second conductivity-type semiconductor layers formed of AlxGayIn1-x-yP (0?x?1, 0?y?1, 0?x+y?1) or AlzGa1-zAs (0?z?1) and an active layer interposed between the first and second conductivity-type semiconductor layers, wherein at least one of the first and second conductivity-type semiconductor layers includes a low refractive index surface layer formed of (AlvGa1-v)0.5In0.5P (0.7?v?1) or AlwIn1-wP (0?w?1) and having depressions and protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Jong Uk SEO, Eun Deok SIM, Sang Don LEE, Hyun Kwon HONG
  • Publication number: 20120091434
    Abstract: A vertical light-emitting device includes: a substrate; a first electrode disposed on a bottom surface of the substrate; a reflection layer disposed on a top surface of the substrate; a current spreading layer disposed on the reflection layer and comprising a groove having a width narrower toward a top portion thereof; a light generation layer disposed on the current spreading layer; and a second electrode disposed on the light generation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Hyun-kwon HONG, Sang-don Lee, Kwang-min Song, Kee-won Lee