Patents by Inventor Ick Chan Shim
Ick Chan Shim 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).
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Patent number: 11163211Abstract: An actuator includes a magnet, a driving coil facing the magnet, a driver, and a position calculation processor. The driver is configured to move the magnet in at least one of an optical axis direction and a direction perpendicular to the optical axis by applying a driving signal to the driving coil. The position calculation processor includes sensing coils, and is configured to calculate a position of the magnet according to inductance levels of an inductor of the sensing coils. The inductance levels vary according to movements of the magnet.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong Joo Lee, Dong Yeon Shin, Nam Ki Park, Shin Young Cheong, Byung Gi Ahn, Hoon Heo, Je Hyun Bang, Yun Tae Lee, Ick Chan Shim, Young Bok Yoon
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Patent number: 11048307Abstract: A dual camera module includes a single housing accommodating a plurality of lens modules, a first actuator configured to move one of the plurality of lens modules in an optical axis direction, and a plurality of printed circuit boards attached to a lower portion of the single housing. One printed circuit board corresponding to a lens module moved by the first actuator, among the plurality of printed circuit boards, is disposed to be lower than the other printed circuit boards in the optical axis direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Won Ki Park, Jong Woo Kim, Jong Yong Park, Seok Jo Hwang, Ick Chan Shim, Dae Hyun Jeong, Byung Gi An, Dae Wook Kim, Kyung Hoon Choi
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Patent number: 10928702Abstract: A camera module includes a carrier configured to move in an optical axis direction, a frame and a lens holder disposed in the carrier in the optical axis direction and configured to move together with the carrier in the optical axis direction, a first ball member disposed between the carrier and the frame, a second ball member disposed between the frame and the lens holder, and a third ball member disposed between the carrier and the lens holder. The frame and the lens holder are configured to move together in a first axis direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction. The lens holder is configured to move relatively with respect to the frame in a second axis direction perpendicular to the first axis direction, and the third ball member has more contact points with the carrier than the first ball member.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Po Chul Kim, Jung Seok Lee, Yeun Ho Jung, Jae Hyuk Kim, Sung Ho Kang, Ick Chan Shim, Yoo Chang Kim, Sung Hoon Kim
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Publication number: 20190369678Abstract: A dual camera module includes a single housing accommodating a plurality of lens modules, a first actuator configured to move one of the plurality of lens modules in an optical axis direction, and a plurality of printed circuit boards attached to a lower portion of the single housing. One printed circuit board corresponding to a lens module moved by the first actuator, among the plurality of printed circuit boards, is disposed to be lower than the other printed circuit boards in the optical axis direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Won Ki PARK, Jong Woo KIM, Jong Yong PARK, Seok Jo HWANG, Ick Chan SHIM, Dae Hyun JEONG, Byung Gi AN, Dae Wook KIM, Kyung Hoon CHOI
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Publication number: 20190294027Abstract: A camera module includes a carrier configured to move in an optical axis direction, a frame and a lens holder disposed in the carrier in the optical axis direction and configured to move together with the carrier in the optical axis direction, a first ball member disposed between the carrier and the frame, a second ball member disposed between the frame and the lens holder, and a third ball member disposed between the carrier and the lens holder. The frame and the lens holder are configured to move together in a first axis direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction. The lens holder is configured to move relatively with respect to the frame in a second axis direction perpendicular to the first axis direction, and the third ball member has more contact points with the carrier than the first ball member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Po Chul KIM, Jung Seok LEE, Yeun Ho JUNG, Jae Hyuk KIM, Sung Ho KANG, Ick Chan SHIM, Yoo Chang KIM, Sung Hoon KIM
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Patent number: 10331013Abstract: An actuator of a camera module includes: a detection target; and a position detecting unit disposed to face the detection target and including at least two sensing coils respectively forming at least two oscillation circuits, wherein the position detecting unit detects a position of the detection target depending on at least two oscillation signals generated by the at least two oscillation circuits and having different frequency ranges.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Samsung EIectro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Suk Young Oh, Je Hyun Bang, Hong Joo Lee, Young Bok Yoon, Hoon Heo, Jung Seok Lee, Ick Chan Shim
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Publication number: 20180284568Abstract: An actuator of a camera module includes: a detection target; and a position detecting unit disposed to face the detection target and including at least two sensing coils respectively forming at least two oscillation circuits, wherein the position detecting unit detects a position of the detection target depending on at least two oscillation signals generated by the at least two oscillation circuits and having different frequency ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Suk Young OH, Je Hyun BANG, Hong Joo LEE, Young Bok YOON, Hoon HEO, Jung Seok LEE, Ick Chan SHIM
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Publication number: 20180095341Abstract: An actuator includes a magnet, a driving coil facing the magnet, a driver, and a position calculation processor. The driver is configured to move the magnet in at least one of an optical axis direction and a direction perpendicular to the optical axis by applying a driving signal to the driving coil. The position calculation processor includes sensing coils, and is configured to calculate a position of the magnet according to inductance levels of an inductor of the sensing coils. The inductance levels vary according to movements of the magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hong Joo LEE, Dong Yeon SHIN, Nam Ki PARK, Shin Young CHEONG, Byung Gi AHN, Hoon HEO, Je Hyun BANG, Yun Tae LEE, Ick Chan SHIM, Young Bok YOON
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Publication number: 20160377827Abstract: A lens module includes a lens barrel comprising a hollow portion; a first lens comprising a lens coupling groove formed in one surface thereof, and an outer peripheral surface contacting an inner peripheral surface of the lens barrel; and a second lens comprising a protrusion portion corresponding to the lens coupling groove, wherein the second lens is stacked on the one surface of the first lens and the protrusion portion inserted into the lens coupling groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Young Suk KANG, Yong Joo JO, Ick Chan SHIM
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Patent number: 9206287Abstract: Fluorene derivatives are described including those having optical properties which can make them suitable for use in optical systems such as cameras. Various derivatives can have high polarity, small molecular volume, low glass transition temperature, high transparency and/or excellent optical characteristics. In addition, a process for making the fluorene derivatives and products made from the fluorene derivatives are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Young Kim, Ichiro Ogura, Ick Chan Shim
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Patent number: 9179052Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a camera module including a lens barrel part in which a plurality of lenses are stacked, a housing having the lens barrel part disposed therein, and an infrared (IR)-cut filter provided in the housing and disposed at a lower portion of the lens barrel part. According to at least one embodiment, the camera module further includes a circuit board having a window formed therein so as to penetrate through a central region thereof and supporting a bottom surface of the housing; an image sensor accommodated in the window of the circuit board and converting an external image into an electrical signal, and a plate coupled to a lower portion of the circuit board to radiate heat generated from the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sang Jin Lee, Ick Chan Shim, Hong Sik Yang, Kum Sung Jang
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Publication number: 20150109526Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a camera module including a lens barrel part in which a plurality of lenses are stacked, a housing having the lens barrel part disposed therein, and an infrared (IR)-cut filter provided in the housing and disposed at a lower portion of the lens barrel part. According to at least one embodiment, the camera module further includes a circuit board having a window formed therein so as to penetrate through a central region thereof and supporting a bottom surface of the housing; an image sensor accommodated in the window of the circuit board and converting an external image into an electrical signal, and a plate coupled to a lower portion of the circuit board to radiate heat generated from the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Jin LEE, Ick Chan SHIM, Hong Sik YANG, Kum Sung JANG
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Publication number: 20150025215Abstract: Disclosed herein are fluorene derivatives and a lens using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Jun Young Kim, Ichiro Ogura, Ick Chan Shim
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Publication number: 20140362285Abstract: A lens module includes a housing; a lens barrel mounted in the housing; and an actuator unit including an actuator to move the lens barrel. The actuator unit has a coupling area on one end for coupling to the housing, and an adjustment portion on another end for adjusting a tilt of the lens barrel formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung Won Min, DONG KYUN LEE, WOON KI KIM, SEOG JIN HONG, Ick Chan Shim
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Publication number: 20130258187Abstract: A camera module is disclosed. A camera module in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing; a lens barrel arranged inside the housing; an infrared filter fixed to one side of the lens barrel and having a window layer coated thereon so as to form a window area; an image sensor arranged beneath the infrared filter so as to correspond to the window area; and a printed circuit board having the image sensor mounted thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Chuel-Jin PARK, Ick-Chan SHIM, Dong-Kyun LEE
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Publication number: 20130076976Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera module including: a lens barrel part in which a plurality of lenses are stacked; a housing enclosing an outer peripheral surface of the lens barrel part; an infrared (IR)-cut filter mounted at a lower portion of the housing to remove a near infrared wavelength; an image sensor mounted on a lower portion of the IR-cut filter to convert an external image into an electrical signal; a circuit board having an opening part formed at the center thereof, the opening part receiving the image sensor therein; and a plate mounted on the circuit board and made of a thermal conductive material so as to radiate heat generated from the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Jin LEE, Ick Chan SHIM, Hong Sik YANG, Kum Sung JANG
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Patent number: 8199250Abstract: A camera module package. A housing is provided with a lens barrel having at least one lens contained therein. At least one IR filter is also provided in the housing. A board, which is assembled to the housing, has at least one reinforcement material stacked thereon and at least one passive device mounted thereon. An image sensor is assembled to a lower surface of the board with its image region exposed through a window of the board. The present invention prevents contamination by an adhesive spreading over outer periphery of the board during flip-chip bonding of the board and the sensor, increases the rigidity of the board to prevent damage to the board during the assembly into the housing, and promotes miniaturization of the module.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jung Sik Kim, Ju Chul Kim, Ick Chan Shim
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Publication number: 20070253697Abstract: A camera module package. A housing is provided with a lens barrel having at least one lens contained therein. At least one IR filter is also provided in the housing. A board, which is assembled to the housing, has at least one reinforcement material stacked thereon and at least one passive device mounted thereon. An image sensor is assembled to a lower surface of the board with its image region exposed through a window of the board. The present invention prevents contamination by an adhesive spreading over outer periphery of the board during flip-chip bonding of the board and the sensor, increases the rigidity of the board to prevent damage to the board during the assembly into the housing, and promotes miniaturization of the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Sik Kim, Ju Chul Kim, Ick Chan Shim
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Publication number: 20030098930Abstract: The digital dynamic convergence error control system for controlling convergence errors is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Seung Won Seo, Hyo Seok Kwon, Young Hoon Jung, Ick Chan Shim
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Patent number: 6437522Abstract: The invention and method enable the astigmatism correction at each crossing point of a cross hatch pattern, thereby making high-resolution display possible. An appropriate voltage or current for controlling the magnetic field adjusting coils are generated from the correction data stored in a memory. The voltage or current generated are then applied to two poles, four poles or six poles during scanning of the screen.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2001Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bong Mo Moon, Ho Jin Cho, Ick Chan Shim