Patents by Inventor Insu Song

Insu Song 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: 20220337688
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises: a body which comprises a first frame, and a second frame which is coupled so as to be movable in a first direction with respect to the first frame; a roller which is rotatably coupled to the second frame; a flexible display unit which has an image outputted on one surface thereof and comprises a front surface part positioned on the front surface of the body by wrapping around the roller, and a rear surface part positioned in the rear surface direction of the body; a support frame which is coupled to the other surface of the flexible display unit and comprises a flexible rack gear formed on the other surface thereof; and an auxiliary drive unit which comprises a pinion gear rotating by engaging with the flexible rack gear, wherein the auxiliary drive unit transfers force to the flexible rack gear in the direction in which the area of the rear surface part increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Mangyu SANG, Insu SONG, Minsoo KIM
  • Patent number: 11449098
    Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a first frame, a second frame movable from the first frame in a first direction, a third frame movable in the first direction with respect to the second frame, a flexible display including a first region coupled to the first frame, a second region coupled to the third frame, and a third region bendably disposed between the first region and the second region, and a display frame bendably coupled to a rear surface of the third region. The second frame includes a side portion positioned facing in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and a guide rail formed on the side portion. The display frame has a guide hook inserted into the guide rail. Even when the display is extended, the mobile terminal keeps the display flat such that the display unit is prevented from being separated or sagged from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Junghyun Jo, Insu Song, Hoseok Chung, Minsoo Kim
  • Publication number: 20220287193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible display device, comprising: a first body; a second body configured to be movable relative to the first body; a support plate installed on the rear surface of the second body and configured to be movable relative to the second body; a flexible display unit configured such that areas exposed to the outside are changed while the first body and the second body move relative to each other; and a driving unit generating a driving force such that the second body slides with respect to the first body, wherein as the driving unit causes a movement of the second body through a rotational force by means of a motor, the areas exposed to the outside of the front part and the rear part of the flexible display unit can be changed respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Sehoon CHUN, Insu SONG, Jaewook LEE
  • Patent number: 11435783
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a first frame, a second frame slidably moving in a first direction to switch a first state to a second state, a slide frame slidably moving in the first direction to correspond to sliding of the second frame, a flexible display unit including a first region coupled to the first frame, a second region coupled to the slide frame, and a third region arranged between the first region and the second region and bent to surround the second frame, and an edge curtain covering an end portion in a third direction which is vertical to the first direction of a portion arranged in a front direction of the third region at the second state. A rolling plate may be covered so as not to be exposed in a front direction, whereby esthetic external appearance may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu Song, Hoseok Chung, Jungsuk Lee, Minsoo Kim
  • Publication number: 20220272852
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises: a frame having a changing shape or size; a flexible display unit having one side facing outwards, and comprising a fixed portion coupled to the frame and a variable portion bent in a first direction; and a support frame located on the other side of the variable portion of the flexible display unit, wherein the support frame comprises: a plurality of rigid bars extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and arranged side by side in the first direction; and a flexible portion for combining the rigid bars, wherein the support frame bends well in response to the flexural deformation of the flexible display unit and at the same time stably supports the other side of the variable portion, so that the flexible display unit may be stably deformed according to the deformation of the mobile terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Bumoh PARK, Kiseong MUN, Kyungsoo SON, Insu SONG, Kyuho LEE
  • Publication number: 20220263932
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises: a first frame including a first side surface; a second frame which can slide from the first frame in a first direction or a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and which includes a second side surface that faces the first side surface; and a slide bar which is located between the first side surface and the second side surface and which extends in the first direction, wherein the mobile terminal, which switches to a second state when the second frame moves in the first direction in a first state in which the first frame overlaps the second frame and switches to the first state when the second frame moves in the second direction in the second state, easily switches between the first state and the second state by reducing the frictional force between the first frame and the second frame through a simple sliding structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Junghyun JO, Insu SONG
  • Patent number: 11375053
    Abstract: A mobile terminal including a first frame; a second frame including a third rear portion coupled to a rear face of the first frame and being movable in a first direction, and including a roller disposed at an end in the first direction of the third rear portion; a third frame coupled to a rear face of the third rear portion and being movable in the first direction; a flexible display panel surrounding the roller and having one end on a front face of the first frame and another end disposed on the third frame; a driving unit configured to drive the second frame from the first frame in the first direction or in a second direction reverse to the first direction; and a spring member connecting the second frame to the third rear portion of the second frame and configured to provide a constant force in the second direction to the third frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu Song, Sunglyong Cha, Jaewook Kim, Minsoo Kim, Mangyu Sang
  • Patent number: 11347271
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mobile terminal including: a body including a first frame and a second frame configured to slide to transition to either a first or second state; a flexible display configured to cover a part of the body, wherein a front surface area of the flexible display is configured to vary according to the sliding of the second frame; and a link supporter disposed between the first and second frames, wherein the link supporter comprises: a first link, wherein a first end of the first link is hinge-coupled to the first frame; a second link, wherein a first end of the second link is hinge-coupled to the first link and a second end of the second link is coupled to the second frame; and a hinge cam configured to be inserted a second end of the first link and the first end of the second link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu Song, Insun Lee, Changsue Park, Minsoo Kim
  • Publication number: 20220131961
    Abstract: A cover glass comprises a glass layer; and an inner film including a tint layer deposited on one surface of the glass layer, wherein the tint layer includes fine beads. The cover glass has good slip and excellent wear resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu SONG, Minsoo KIM, Sunggab KIM, Seungyeop SONG
  • Publication number: 20220124189
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mobile terminal switchable from a first state to a second state by extending in the first direction, including a first frame, a second frame movable from the first frame in the first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, a slide frame movable in the first direction or the second direction with respect to the second frame, and a support link having one end hinged to the first frame and an opposite end hinged to the second frame, the support link having a variable length. The mobile terminal may maintain a flat state regardless of change in the state of the mobile terminal by preventing the front surface from being separated or sagging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu SONG, Timothy KANG, Kyuho LEE, Minsoo KIM
  • Publication number: 20220124188
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile terminal having a flexible display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu SONG, Junghyun JO, Jaewook LEE
  • Publication number: 20220087040
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a mobile terminal including: a body including a first frame and a second frame configured to slide in a first direction with respect to the first frame and slide in a second direction; a flexible display configured to cover a part of the body, wherein a front surface area of the flexible display is configured to vary according to the sliding of the second frame; and a rolling hinge disposed on a rear surface of the flexible display and deformable in response to bending deformation of the flexible display. The rolling hinge includes: a first rolling sheet including a first hinge hole; a second rolling sheet overlapping with the first rolling sheet, wherein the second rolling sheet includes a second hinge hole overlapping at least partially with the first hinge hole; and a first rivet configured to penetrate the first hinge hole and the second hinge hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu SONG, Jaewook LEE, Insun LEE, Kiseong MUN
  • Publication number: 20220075418
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mobile terminal including: a body including a first frame and a second frame configured to slide to transition to either a first or second state; a flexible display configured to cover a part of the body, wherein a front surface area of the flexible display is configured to vary according to the sliding of the second frame; and a link supporter disposed between the first and second frames, wherein the link supporter comprises: a first link, wherein a first end of the first link is hinge-coupled to the first frame; a second link, wherein a first end of the second link is hinge-coupled to the first link and a second end of the second link is coupled to the second frame; and a hinge cam configured to be inserted a second end of the first link and the first end of the second link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu SONG, Insun LEE, Changsue PARK, Minsoo KIM
  • Publication number: 20220078270
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mobile terminal for minimizing waviness in a variable portion of a display. The mobile terminal may include: a first frame and a second frame configured to slide with respect to the first frame in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction; a flexible display comprising a front surface, wherein an area of the front surface of the flexible display is configured to vary according to a sliding position of the second frame; a rivet rail formed at the second frame and longitudinally extending in the first direction; and a slide rivet coupled at an inner side of the flexible display and configured to move along the rivet rail as the second frame slides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu SONG, Insun LEE, Changsue PARK, Minsoo KIM
  • Publication number: 20220051399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for determining well-being indicators. The well-being indicators comprise at least one of an antioxidant level, a stress level, a smoking level and a dietary level of fruits and vegetables. There is disclosed a method for determining well-being indicators from at least one skin image which comprises selecting at least one image element, wherein colour components disposed on the selected image element can be extracted, constructing colour histograms based on the extracted colour components, the colour histograms comprising prediction features which when extracted enable the well-being indicators to be determined from the skin images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Insu SONG
  • Patent number: 11245781
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mobile terminal switchable from a first state to a second state by extending in the first direction, including a first frame, a second frame movable from the first frame in the first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, a slide frame movable in the first direction or the second direction with respect to the second frame, and a support link having one end hinged to the first frame and an opposite end hinged to the second frame, the support link having a variable length. The mobile terminal may maintain a flat state regardless of change in the state of the mobile terminal by preventing the front surface from being separated or sagging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu Song, Timothy Kang, Kyuho Lee, Minsoo Kim
  • Patent number: 11243577
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flexible display device including a first body; a second body configured to be relatively movable with respect to the first body; a flexible display disposed on a front surface of the first body and a rear surface of the second body, and configured to vary in size of areas that are exposed to the front surface of the first body and to the rear surface of the second body as the first body and the second body are relatively moved; and a rear window unit detachably coupled to the rear surface of the second body, and configured to cover the flexible display exposed to the rear surface of the second body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC
    Inventors: Jaewook Kim, Insu Song, Minsoo Kim
  • Publication number: 20220035407
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a first frame, a second frame slidably moving in a first direction to switch a first state to a second state, a slide frame slidably moving in the first direction to correspond to sliding of the second frame, a flexible display unit including a first region coupled to the first frame, a second region coupled to the slide frame, and a third region arranged between the first region and the second region and bent to surround the second frame, and an edge curtain covering an end portion in a third direction which is vertical to the first direction of a portion arranged in a front direction of the third region at the second state. A rolling plate may be covered so as not to be exposed in a front direction, whereby esthetic external appearance may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu Song, Hoseok Chung, Jungsuk Lee, Minsoo Kim
  • Publication number: 20220037600
    Abstract: A mobile terminal according to an embodiment includes a display panel having flexibility, and a support plate configured to support the display panel and to include a curved edge, at least a part of which is surrounded by the display panel. The display panel includes a base substrate, a light-emitting layer provided on the base substrate and configured to include a light-emitting element, a thin-film encapsulation layer configured to seal the light-emitting element, and a thin-film transistor (TFT) film configured to supply a signal to the light-emitting element, a polarizing film provided on the light-emitting layer, and a protective film provided on the polarizing film. The TFT film is extended from the base substrate at the curved edge to cover an edge of the base substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu Song, Kyungsoo Son, Jihoon Lee, Kiseong Mun, Jaewook Lee
  • Patent number: 11219132
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flexible display device including a first body; a second body configured to be relatively movable with respect to the first body; a flexible display disposed on a front surface of the first body and a rear surface of the second body, respectively, and configured to vary in size of areas that are exposed to the front surface of the first body and to the rear surface of the second body as the first body and the second body are relatively moved; and a rotating bending bar disposed in at least one of the first body and the second body, and rotated while the first body and the second body are moved to couple the first body and the second body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Insu Song, Jaewook Kim, Sungchul Hong