Patents by Inventor Il Kim

Il 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: 12387639
    Abstract: A display device includes a driving frequency calculator configured to divide output image data into central, intermediate, and peripheral images respectively corresponding to central, intermediate, and peripheral visual field regions, calculate spatial frequencies of the central image, the intermediate image, and the peripheral image, calculate critical flicker frequencies of the central visual field region, the intermediate visual field region, and the peripheral visual field region based on the spatial frequencies and based on viewing angles of the central visual field region, the intermediate visual field region, and the peripheral visual field region, and determine driving frequencies of the central visual field region, the intermediate visual field region, and the peripheral visual field region based on the critical flicker frequencies, and a display panel configured to display an image based on the output image data and based on the driving frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignees: Samsung Display Co., Ltd., UIF (University Industry Foundation), Yonsei University
    Inventors: Hyungsuk Hwang, Youra Kim, Hyosun Kim, Cheong Il Kim, Jeong Hyeon Park, Sang Chul Chong, Ji Eun Cho, Jeung Hwan Choi
  • Patent number: 12384268
    Abstract: An embodiment wireless charging vehicle includes a secondary charging pad configured to generate an induced current by a magnetic field generated to a primary charging pad of a wireless charging station and to charge a battery, a plurality of ultra-wideband (UWB) tags disposed to surround the vehicle, and a UWB controller configured to perform a wireless charging arrangement mode for arranging the secondary charging pad on the primary charging pad by using a sensor value measured by the UWB tags, wherein the UWB controller is configured to calculate a coordinate of the primary charging pad by using a line of sight (LOS) sensor value of a UWB tag having a line of sight from among the UWB tags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, INDUSTRY ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION KEIMYUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zeung Il Kim, JinSu Jang, TaekHyun Jung, Seungmok Lee, Hae Joon Jo
  • Publication number: 20250254961
    Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor device including a backside source/drain contact formed at a backside thereof to be connected to a bottom surface of a first source/drain pattern, wherein a first portion of the backside contact has a tapering shape from a backside wiring line, a second portion of the backside contact has a constant width along a vertical direction, and a sacrificial epitaxial pattern is formed in an active pattern and connected to a bottom surface of a second source/drain pattern of which a top surface is connected to a frontside source/drain contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2024
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki-Il Kim, Sug Hyun Sung, Myung Yoon Um, Jung Gun You
  • Publication number: 20250253229
    Abstract: A circuit board according to an embodiment includes an insulating layer; a circuit layer disposed on the insulating layer; and a protective layer disposed on the insulating layer, wherein the circuit layer includes a first-first pad and a first-second pad spaced apart from each other in a first horizontal direction, wherein the protective layer includes: a first protective pattern disposed between the first-first pad and the first-second pad and surrounding at least a portion of a side surface of the first-first pad and a side surface of the first-second pad; and a second protective pattern disposed surrounding the first protective pattern, an upper surface of the first protective pattern is positioned lower than an upper surface of the first-first pad and an upper surface of the first-second pad, an upper surface of the second protective pattern is positioned higher than the upper surfaces of the first-first pad and the first-second pad, and each of the first-first pad and the first-second pad has different
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kee Han LEE, SANG IL KIM, Se Woong NA
  • Patent number: 12379001
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes a wheel bearing mounted to an axle housing, a shaft assembly including a first shaft on an inboard side thereof to which a driving force of a power train is transmitted, and a second shaft on an outboard side thereof which is shaft-connected to the inside of the axle housing by a constant-velocity joint and is separably assembled to the first shaft, and a boot assembly including a first end portion fixed to an external ring of the wheel bearing and a second end portion assembled to the shaft assembly to be rotatable relative to the shaft assembly, and configured to restrict rotation of the boot and prevent foreign substances from being introduced therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, HYUNDAI WIA Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Su Yoo, Seok Ho Bae, Hee Il Kim, Chang Hee Jeong, Yeong Wook Cho, Bum Jae Lee
  • Publication number: 20250246438
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of a method of treating thin films, the method comprising supplying a modifier containing a halogen group to the inside of a chamber where a substrate is placed to adsorb the modifier onto a thin film formed on the substrate; purging the inside of the chamber; supplying an etching activator to the inside of the chamber to react with the adsorbed modifier and treat the thin film; and purging the inside of the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: EGTM Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyu Ho CHO, Ha Na KIM, Hyun Ju JUNG, MYEONG IL KIM, Ju Hwan JEONG, Hyeon Sik CHO, Jae Min KIM, Sun Young BAIK
  • Publication number: 20250246971
    Abstract: Provided is a system for generating power using vehicles such as commercial cars. The system uses a commercial vehicle to rotate power generators so as to generate electric power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: Ki Il KIM, Young Kim, Sarah Duncanson, Paul Kim
  • Publication number: 20250248188
    Abstract: A light emitting diode includes: a first semiconductor layer; an active layer located on one surface of the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer located on one surface of the active layer; an electrode layer located on one surface of the second semiconductor layer; and a bonding electrode layer located on the other surface of the first semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: Chang Hee LEE, Young Il KIM, Hyo Jin KO, Dong Hoon KWAK, Dong Uk KIM, Se Hun KIM, Ji Yoon KIM
  • Publication number: 20250248273
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate, where a first light emitting area, a second light emitting area, and a third light emitting area, which emit light in different wavelength bands, respectively, are defined on the substrate, a bank pattern disposed on the substrate and defining a first opening overlapping the first light emitting area, a second opening overlapping the second light emitting area, and a third opening overlapping the third light emitting area, and a liquid-repellent pattern filling the second opening and the third opening and disposed on at least a portion of an upper surface of the bank pattern, where the liquid-repellent pattern includes a liquid-repellent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: KYOUNGHAE MIN, TAE HYUNG HWANG, JANG-IL KIM, JEONGKI KIM, SEONGYEON LEE, SEOK-JOON HONG
  • Patent number: 12371565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition, a method of preparing the same and a molded article including the same. More particularly, the thermoplastic resin composition includes a polycarbonate resin having a limited melt flow index, a polyorganosiloxane-polycarbonate resin, a vinyl cyanide compound-conjugated diene rubber-aromatic vinyl compound copolymer, a polyester resin and an epoxy group-containing copolymer in predetermined weight ratios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Ji Hye Lee, Myeung Il Kim, Moo Seok Lee, Jae Chan Park
  • Publication number: 20250239645
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a three-layer structure composite electrolyte including an oxide-based solid electrolyte center layer (CSE, composite solid electrolyte); and an ionic polymer interlayer (IPI) disposed on both sides of the solid electrolyte center layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Dae Il KIM, Bo Yun JANG, Joon Soo KIM, Ji Haeng YU
  • Patent number: 12367018
    Abstract: Disclosed are a UI component configuration system apparatus for providing a service that can dynamically transform and configure, according to characteristics of an electronic device in which applications are driven, designs of UI components included in the applications, and the operating method thereof to enable providing an appropriate UI design according to device characteristics of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: TOBESOFT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HyunJung Go, YeonSil Jeong, Jea Il Kim
  • Publication number: 20250229715
    Abstract: A vehicle side-view mirror system capable of checking the front in an adjacent lane is proposed. The vehicle side-view mirror system is characterized to include a side-view mirror unit, a camera unit built into the side-view mirror unit to capture a view ahead of a vehicle, a bracket unit for supporting the camera unit and fastening the camera unit to the side-view mirror unit, and a display unit for displaying images captured by the camera unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventor: Dong Il KIM
  • Patent number: 12355949
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for deriving an intra-prediction mode are disclosed. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method of deriving an intra-prediction mode, including (i) obtaining, based on reference line information indicating any one of a plurality of reference lines, most probable mode (MPM) information indicating whether an intra-prediction mode of a current block is included in an MPM list lacking a planar mode, (ii) determining, based on the reference line information and the MPM information, planar information indicating whether the intra-prediction mode of the current block is the planar mode, and (iii) deriving the intra-prediction mode of the current block by using the planar information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: SK TELECOM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Il Kim, Sun Young Lee, Kyung Hwan Ko
  • Patent number: 12348710
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for deriving an intra-prediction mode are disclosed. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method of deriving an intra-prediction mode, including (i) obtaining, based on reference line information indicating any one of a plurality of reference lines, most probable mode (MPM) information indicating whether an intra-prediction mode of a current block is included in an MPM list lacking a planar mode, (ii) determining, based on the reference line information and the MPM information, planar information indicating whether the intra-prediction mode of the current block is the planar mode, and (iii) deriving the intra-prediction mode of the current block by using the planar information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: SK TELECOM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Il Kim, Sun Young Lee, Kyung Hwan Ko
  • Patent number: 12345412
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing foreign substances around a heating tube of a steam generator is proposed. The apparatus includes a universal machine unit configured to hold the foreign substances, a connecting rod unit including a distal end connecting rod and a connecting rod part, a connecting rod moving unit configured to supply the connecting rod unit into the heating tube to move the connecting rod unit, a connecting rod supply unit provided to sequentially supply the plurality of connecting rods to the connecting rod moving unit, an image-capturing unit configured to be moved to a point where the foreign substances are located to capture an image of the foreign substances, and a controller connected to the universal machine unit, the connecting rod moving unit, and the connecting rod supply unit to control operations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: DOOSAN ENERBILITY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Kyu Yang, Deok Il Kim, Ki Deok Seong, Hyeon Hui Park
  • Patent number: 12348709
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for deriving an intra-prediction mode are disclosed. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method of deriving an intra-prediction mode, including (i) obtaining, based on reference line information indicating any one of a plurality of reference lines, most probable mode (MPM) information indicating whether an intra-prediction mode of a current block is included in an MPM list lacking a planar mode, (ii) determining, based on the reference line information and the MPM information, planar information indicating whether the intra-prediction mode of the current block is the planar mode, and (iii) deriving the intra-prediction mode of the current block by using the planar information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: SK TELECOM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Il Kim, Sun Young Lee, Kyung Hwan Ko
  • Publication number: 20250205283
    Abstract: The present invention relates to: natural killer cells produced and mass-proliferated from induced pluripotent stem cells; and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as an active ingredient. The natural killer cells according to the present invention exhibited oncolytic activity at cellular and animal levels. In addition, the expression of genes and cytokines involved in tumor death and immune cell activity was increased compared to natural killer cells isolated from blood and activated. It was also confirmed that a method for inducing differentiation of natural killer cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells, according to the present invention, is a method for producing a large number of cells within a short period of time by using a simple method compared to conventional induction methods using induced pluripotent stem cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Shin-Il Kim, Do Won Hwang, Young Wook Ki
  • Patent number: 12338145
    Abstract: A plasma water treatment apparatus includes a plasma generator that generates plasma in water, and a porous dielectric that adsorbs nitrogen oxide generated in the water, surrounds the plasma generator, and includes silicon dioxide powder and carbon powder, thereby removing color of wastewater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF FUSION ENERGY
    Inventors: Yong Cheol Hong, Yong Wook Shin, Kang Il Kim, Seong Il Hong, Hee Jae Lee
  • Patent number: 12339228
    Abstract: Provided are nanoparticles for sensing phosphate, a method for manufacturing the same, and a membrane for sensing phosphate including the same. The nanoparticles for sensing phosphate include a coordination polymer in which lanthanide metal ions and ligands are coordinated, and a polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignees: ELECTRIC AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE INDUSTRY & ACADEMIC COOPERATION IN CHUNGNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (IAC)
    Inventors: Hyung-Kun Lee, Jungseok Heo, Do Yeob Kim, Donggyu Kim, Young Il Kim, Bongjin Jeong