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).

  • Patent number: 11163211
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11048307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10928702
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20190369678
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20190294027
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 10331013
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20180284568
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20180095341
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20160377827
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Suk KANG, Yong Joo JO, Ick Chan SHIM
  • Patent number: 9206287
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun Young Kim, Ichiro Ogura, Ick Chan Shim
  • Patent number: 9179052
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Jin Lee, Ick Chan Shim, Hong Sik Yang, Kum Sung Jang
  • Publication number: 20150109526
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Jin LEE, Ick Chan SHIM, Hong Sik YANG, Kum Sung JANG
  • Publication number: 20150025215
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fluorene derivatives and a lens using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Jun Young Kim, Ichiro Ogura, Ick Chan Shim
  • Publication number: 20140362285
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Won Min, DONG KYUN LEE, WOON KI KIM, SEOG JIN HONG, Ick Chan Shim
  • Publication number: 20130258187
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chuel-Jin PARK, Ick-Chan SHIM, Dong-Kyun LEE
  • Publication number: 20130076976
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Jin LEE, Ick Chan SHIM, Hong Sik YANG, Kum Sung JANG
  • Patent number: 8199250
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Sik Kim, Ju Chul Kim, Ick Chan Shim
  • Publication number: 20070253697
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung Sik Kim, Ju Chul Kim, Ick Chan Shim
  • Publication number: 20030098930
    Abstract: The digital dynamic convergence error control system for controlling convergence errors is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Won Seo, Hyo Seok Kwon, Young Hoon Jung, Ick Chan Shim
  • Patent number: 6437522
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bong Mo Moon, Ho Jin Cho, Ick Chan Shim