Patents by Inventor Hyung Ahn

Hyung Ahn 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: 20140265615
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling wireless power transmission are provided. An apparatus for controlling wireless power transmission includes a controller configured to determine an output voltage of a power factor correction unit based on charging information of a battery, the power factor correction unit configured to correct an input voltage into the determined output voltage, and output a variable voltage, and a resonance unit configured to transmit power converted from the variable voltage to a wireless power reception apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicants: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bong Chul KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Gun Woo MOON, Sang Cheol MOON, Chi Hyung AHN, Shin Young CHO
  • Publication number: 20140203657
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission apparatus includes resonators configured to transmit a power wirelessly to another resonator, and a controller configured to control a current magnitude and/or a voltage magnitude of a power to be provided to each of the resonators. The apparatus further includes a feeder configured to provide the power to each of the resonators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Keum Su SONG, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Jae Hyun PARK, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU
  • Publication number: 20140203895
    Abstract: A resonator having increased isolation includes a first resonator having first characteristics, and configured to resonate with another resonator having the first characteristics; and a second resonator having second characteristics, and configured to resonate with another resonator having the second characteristics; wherein the resonator has an arrangement and a structure that minimizes a coupling between the first resonator and the second resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Park, Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Byoung Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20140204860
    Abstract: A reception (RX) node using mutual resonance includes a target resonator configured to receive power via mutual resonance with a source resonator; a controller configured to wake up in response to the received power, determine a point in time at which the controller woke up to be a point in time at which synchronization with other RX nodes is performed, and generate a data packet, and a sensor configured to wake up in response to the received power, sense information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Bong Chul Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Byoung Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20140197783
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to transmit power, and transceive data, using mutual resonance, includes a power transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit power to a device, using a power transmission frequency as a resonant frequency. The apparatus further includes a communication unit configured to transceive data to and from the device, using a communication frequency as a resonant frequency. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine a charging state of the device based on the data received from the device, and control an amount of the power based on the charging state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Bong Chul KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Jae Hyun PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU, Chang Wook YOON, Byoung Hee LEE
  • Patent number: 8778463
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a color-controlled sapphire, comprising: vaporizing a metal material, irradiating the vaporized metal material with electron beams or high-frequency waves to form the vaporized metal material into a plasma state, and then implanting the metal ions into a sapphire by extracting the metal ions from the plasma and accelerating the metal ions (step 1); and heat-treating the sapphire implanted with the metal plasma ions in an oxygen atmosphere or in air (step 2). According to the method of manufacturing a sapphire of the present invention, a sapphire, which can exhibit various colors, can be manufactured by implanting the ions, which can cause optical band gap changes into the sapphire, and a sapphire, which cannot be damaged by radiation and can exhibit colors uniformly, can be manufactured by conducting heat treatment under an oxygen atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Jae-Won Park, Ju-Hyung Ahn, Young-chool Kim, Jang-Min Han, Junyeon Kim
  • Publication number: 20140183967
    Abstract: A resonant apparatus in a wireless power transmission system, includes a main resonant unit configured to form magnetic resonant coupling between the resonant apparatus and a resonator. The resonant apparatus further includes a field guiding resonant unit configured to focus a magnetic field on an internal portion of the main resonant unit, and a field additive resonant unit configured to adjust a magnitude of a magnetic field formed between the main resonant unit and the field guiding resonant unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Ho RYU, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Dong Zo KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Patent number: 8753838
    Abstract: Provided is a method for producing alcohol or hydrogen gas comprising culturing alcohol-producing microorganisms in a waste fermented solution generated from the bioethanol production process. Glycerol included in the waste fermented solution generated from the bioethanol production process is converted by the microorganisms to butanol under an anaerobic condition. Since the waste fermented solution generated from the bioethanol production process can be utilized as a source of a biofuel, environmental and energy problems can be solved at once.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Youngsoon Um, Byoung-In Sang, Jae Hyung Ahn
  • Publication number: 20140152516
    Abstract: A dual antenna for wireless communication transmission (WPT) and near field communication (NFC) includes a loop antenna, and a dual loop antenna disposed at an inside and an outside of the loop antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicants: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zo Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Jae Hyun Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Jong Won Yu, Chang Wook Yoon, Wang Sang Lee
  • Publication number: 20140152251
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for charge control are provided. The apparatus for charge control may include an integrated direct current-to-direct current (DC/DC) converter configured to step up an output voltage level of a load to be greater than or equal to a supply voltage level set in a power amplifier, and the power amplifier configured to convert a direct current (DC) voltage stepped up by the integrated DC/DC converter into an alternating current (AC) voltage based on a resonant frequency, and to amplify the converted AC voltage. The apparatus for charge control may include a rectification unit configured to convert an AC power received wirelessly into a DC power; and a DC/DC converter configured to step down a voltage level of the DC power to a voltage level required by a load in the receiving mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicants: IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University), SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Young Jin MOON, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU, Chang Sik YOO, Chang Wook YOON, Jin Sung CHOI
  • Publication number: 20140084858
    Abstract: A wireless power transmission apparatus includes a measurer configured to measure a value of a current flowing in a source resonator, a communication unit configured to receive a value of a charging current of a battery from a wireless power reception apparatus, and a power controller configured to control an amount of power to be transmitted by the source resonator based on either one or both of the value of the current measured by the measurer and the value of the charging current received by the communication unit. The value of the charging current of the battery varies as the battery is charged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nam Yun Kim, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Chi Hyung Ahn
  • Publication number: 20140077614
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for receiving power wirelessly, and an apparatus and a method for transmitting power wirelessly are provided. The apparatus for transmitting power wirelessly includes: a source resonator configured to transmit power wirelessly to a target resonator through a mutual resonance with the target resonator; a power supply unit configured to supply power to the source resonator; and a matching unit configured to connect a passive device to the power supply unit in series or in parallel to match an output impedance of the power supply unit and an input impedance of the source resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Park, Young Ho Ryu, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn
  • Publication number: 20140077613
    Abstract: A source device configured to transmit a magnetic field via magnetic resonance with a target device includes a source resonator including a plurality of loop circuits respectively configured to generate different magnetic fields each depending on a length of a corresponding one of the plurality of loop circuits, and a circuit selector configured to select one loop circuit among the plurality of loop circuits based on information associated with the target device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: KeumSu Song, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi
  • Publication number: 20140049211
    Abstract: A wireless charging apparatus includes a charging unit configured to transmit power wirelessly to a mobile device, and a power supply unit configured to supply power to the charging unit. The wireless charging apparatus further includes a connecting unit configured to connect the charging unit to the power supply unit such that a position and an angle of the charging unit are adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Hyun PARK, Young Ho RYU, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN
  • Publication number: 20140042820
    Abstract: A leakage magnetic field shielding apparatus includes a resonator configured to counterbalance a leakage magnetic field generated when a source resonator and a target resonator resonate at a resonant frequency of the source resonator and the target resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Park, Young Ho Ryu, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Keum Su Song, Chi Hyung Ahn
  • Publication number: 20140021796
    Abstract: A wireless power transmitter includes a source resonator configured to wirelessly transmit power via magnetic coupling with a target resonator; and an impedance adjusting unit configured to adjust an impedance of the source resonator using a plurality of impedance-matching bars located in the source resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keum Su Song, Sang Wook Kwon, Ki Young Kim, Nam Yun Kim, Dong Zo Kim, Yun Kwon Park, Eun Seok Park, Chi Hyung Ahn, Young Ho Ryu, Chang Wook Yoon, Jin Sung Choi
  • Publication number: 20130300206
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for wirelessly receiving power, and an apparatus and a method for wirelessly transmitting power, are provided. A wireless power receiver includes a receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive a power, and a controller configured to control a length of a clock signal based on the power. The wireless power receiver further includes a modulator configured to change an impedance based on the length of the clock signal to perform load modulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Zo KIM, Sang Wook KWON, Ki Young KIM, Nam Yun KIM, Yun Kwon PARK, Jae Hyun PARK, Keum Su SONG, Chi Hyung AHN, Young Ho RYU, Chang Wook YOON
  • Publication number: 20120313834
    Abstract: An antenna device attains good antenna performance using at least one or more metal members installed in a portable terminal The antenna device includes a main board equipped with a power supply part for supplying power, a slot part which is positioned in at least one or more metal members or is formed by a combination of the metal members, and a power supply antenna member for receiving power from the power supply part and which is electromagnetically coupled with the slot part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-Jin EOM, Hoon PARK, Ho-Saeng KIM, Austin KIM, Yong-Jin KIM, Chi-Hyung AHN
  • Publication number: 20110207191
    Abstract: Provided is a method for producing alcohol or hydrogen gas comprising culturing alcohol-producing microorganisms in a waste fermented solution generated from the bioethanol production process. Glycerol included in the waste fermented solution generated from the bioethanol production process is converted by the microorganisms to butanol under an anaerobic condition. Since the waste fermented solution generated from the bioethanol production process can be utilized as a source of a biofuel, environmental and energy problems can be solved at once.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Youngsoon UM, Byoung-In SANG, Jae Hyung AHN
  • Publication number: 20110200760
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a color-controlled sapphire, comprising: vaporizing a metal material, irradiating the vaporized metal material with electron beams or high-frequency waves to form the vaporized metal material into a plasma state, and then implanting the metal ions into a sapphire by extracting the metal ions from the plasma and accelerating the metal ions (step 1); and heat-treating the sapphire implanted with the metal plasma ions in an oxygen atmosphere or in air (step 2). According to the method of manufacturing a sapphire of the present invention, a sapphire, which can exhibit various colors, can be manufactured by implanting the ions, which can cause optical band gap changes into the sapphire, and a sapphire, which cannot be damaged by radiation and can exhibit colors uniformly, can be manufactured by conducting heat treatment under an oxygen atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Jae-Won Park, Ju-Hyung Ahn, Young-chool Kim, Jang-Min Han, Junyeon Kim