Patents by Inventor Jae-Bong CHUN

Jae-Bong CHUN 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: 11955701
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable device including an outer housing including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, wherein a metal frame is formed on at least a portion of the side surface, a display having at least a portion that is exposed through the first surface of the outer housing, a printed circuit board (PCB), a communication circuit, and a ground area, wherein the metal frame is electrically connected to the communication circuit at a first point and a second point of the metal frame, and to the ground area at a third point having a different electrical length with respect to the first point and the second point, and wherein the communication circuit is configured to transmit and/or receive a signal in a first frequency band by a first electrical path formed between the first point and the third point, and a signal in a second frequency band
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Sang Bong Sung, Woo Suk Kang, Se Woong Kim, Chae Up Yoo, Jae Bong Chun
  • Patent number: 11949153
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Young Kim, In Young Lee, Sang Hoon Choi, Woo Suk Kang, Jae Won Choe, Jae Bong Chun
  • Publication number: 20230420829
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a housing including a front surface plate; a rear surface plate facing toward the opposite direction of the front surface plate; and a side surface member surrounding a space between the front surface plate and the rear surface plate, the side surface member having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed above the front surface plate; a first PCB arranged in the space; a first wireless communication circuit; a substrate; a first antenna array protruding from the first side of the substrate toward the first portion; a second antenna array protruding from the second side of the substrate toward the second portion; and a second wireless communication circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Jong Hyuck LEE, Sehyun PARK, Jae-Bong CHUN
  • Publication number: 20230299471
    Abstract: A wearable device which is mountable on a wrist of a user includes a housing including a metal structure, a display positioned within the housing, wherein the display includes a metal layer positioned within the metal structure and spaced apart from the metal structure by a given gap, a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned within the housing and including a ground region, and a control circuit positioned on the PCB and configured to feed a first point of the metal structure. The metal layer is electrically connected with the ground region of the PCB at a second point spaced from the first point by a given angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Woo Suk KANG, Chae Up YOO, In Young LEE, Jae Kwang SIM, Jeong Ho AHN, Jin Woo JUNG, Se Woong KIM, Jae Bong CHUN
  • Patent number: 11757174
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a housing including a front surface plate; a rear surface plate facing toward the opposite direction of the front surface plate; and a side surface member surrounding a space between the front surface plate and the rear surface plate, the side surface member having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed above the front surface plate; a first PCB arranged in the space; a first wireless communication circuit; a substrate; a first antenna array protruding from the first side of the substrate toward the first portion; a second antenna array protruding from the second side of the substrate toward the second portion; and a second wireless communication circuit. Various other embodiments are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Hyuck Lee, Sehyun Park, Jae-Bong Chun
  • Patent number: 11688931
    Abstract: A wearable device which is mountable on a wrist of a user includes a housing including a metal structure, a display positioned within the housing, wherein the display includes a metal layer positioned within the metal structure and spaced apart from the metal structure by a given gap, a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned within the housing and including a ground region, and a control circuit positioned on the PCB and configured to feed a first point of the metal structure. The metal layer is electrically connected with the ground region of the PCB at a second point spaced from the first point by a given angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo Suk Kang, Chae Up Yoo, In Young Lee, Jae Kwang Sim, Jeong Ho Ahn, Jin Woo Jung, Se Woong Kim, Jae Bong Chun
  • Publication number: 20230043640
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Tae Young KIM, In Young LEE, Sang Hoon CHOI, Woo Suk KANG, Jae Won CHOE, Jae Bong CHUN
  • Patent number: 11476569
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Young Kim, In Young Lee, Sang Hoon Choi, Woo Suk Kang, Jae Won Choe, Jae Bong Chun
  • Patent number: 11431076
    Abstract: A portable terminal is provided. The portable terminal includes a flexible display element, a first antenna element disposed at a first region on the display element, a second antenna element disposed at a foldable second region on the display element to face the first region, and a switch element configured to selectively connect the second antenna element. When the display element is folded or rolled, the first and second antenna elements at least partially overlap each other, and the switch element disconnects the second antenna element. The portable terminal including the antenna device as described above may maintain a stable transmission/reception performance although it includes a flexible display element or a display assembly. When a plurality of antenna elements are provided, the portable terminal may implement a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna device in a state where the display element is extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Bong Chun, Jin-Woo Jung
  • Publication number: 20220215785
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device that includes a display that outputs display data, an antenna arranged on a display area of the display, at least one processor electrically connected to the display, and a memory electrically connected to the processor, where the memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to correct the display data based on characteristic information of the antenna when a display location of the display data overlaps an arranged location of the antenna when the instructions are executed. In addition, various embodiments that are understood through the present disclosure are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jin Woo JUNG, Young Gwon KOO, Dong Ryul SHIN, Ho Saeng KIM, Tae Hwan WI, Jae Bong CHUN, Hyun Suk CHOI
  • Patent number: 11362434
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, disclosed is an electronic device comprising: a housing that comprises a front surface, a back surface opposite the front surface, and side surfaces surrounding a space between the front surface and the back surface and made of a metal material; at least one antenna array disposed within the housing so as to radiate a millimeter wave signal toward the inside of the electronic device; a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the at least one antenna array and configured to communicate by using the millimeter wave signal; and a reflecting member arranged such that the millimeter wave signal radiated from the at least one antenna array is reflected toward the outside of the electronic device. In addition, various embodiments known from the specification are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Su Min Yun, Myung Hun Jeong, Je Hun Jong, Jae Hoon Jo, Se Hyun Park, Jae Bong Chun
  • Publication number: 20220181773
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Tae Young KIM, In Young LEE, Sang Hoon CHOI, Woo Suk KANG, Jae Won CHOE, Jae Bong CHUN
  • Patent number: 11322832
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing that includes a first plate, a second plate facing a direction opposite the first plate, and a side member surrounding a space between the first plate and the second plate, an antenna structure that includes a plurality of dielectric layers perpendicular to the side member and parallel to the first plate, a first array of conductive plates aligned in a first direction perpendicular to the first plate at a first dielectric layer of the dielectric layers, a second array of conductive plates spaced from the first array and aligned in the first direction at the first dielectric layer, wherein the second array is farther from the first plate than the first array, at least one ground plane positioned on at least one of the dielectric layers and interposed between the first array and the second array, when viewed from above the side member, and a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the first array and the second array and configured to transmit and/or rece
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Je Hun Jong, Se Hyun Park, Su Min Yun, Myung Hun Jeong, Jae Hoon Jo, Jin Woo Jung, Jae Bong Chun
  • Patent number: 11315465
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device that includes a display that outputs display data, an antenna arranged on a display area of the display, at least one processor electrically connected to the display, and a memory electrically connected to the processor, where the memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to correct the display data based on characteristic information of the antenna when a display location of the display data overlaps an arranged location of the antenna when the instructions are executed. In addition, various embodiments that are understood through the present disclosure are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Woo Jung, Young Gwon Koo, Dong Ryul Shin, Ho Saeng Kim, Tae Hwan Wi, Jae Bong Chun, Hyun Suk Choi
  • Patent number: 11303032
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate that is spaced from the first conductive plate and is disposed parallel to the first conductive plate, a conductive element that is disposed in a space between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate, a wireless communication circuit that is electrically connected with the first conductive plate and the conductive element, and a printed circuit board that is coupled with at least one side of the first conductive plate, at least one side of the second conductive plate, and one end of the conductive element. The wireless communication circuit is configured to transmit/receive a first radio frequency (RF) signal having a vertical polarization characteristic using the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate and to transmit/receive a second RF signal having a horizontal polarization characteristic using the conductive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Hoon Jo, Su Min Yun, Myung Hun Jeong, Je Hun Jong, Se Hyun Park, Jae Bong Chun
  • Patent number: 11303021
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, an electronic device comprises a housing comprising a first plate and a second plate facing away from to the first plate; and a substrate disposed between the first plate and the second plate and comprising a first side facing the first plate and a second side facing the second plate, wherein the substrate comprises, a first conductive plate disposed on a first insulating layers and facing the second side; a conductive pattern disposed on a second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive layer is between the first conductive layer and the first side; a second conductive plate disposed on a third insulating layer between the second insulating layer and the first side, and when the second plate is viewed from above the second side, the second plate at least partially overlaps with the first conductive plate; a ground plate disposed on a fourth insulating layer, wherein the fourth insulating layer is between the third insulating layer and the first side; a conductive via constr
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sumin Yun, Sehyun Park, Myunghun Jeong, Jehun Jong, Jae Hoon Jo, Jinwoo Jung, Jae-Bong Chun
  • Patent number: 11276921
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Young Kim, In Young Lee, Sang Hoon Choi, Woo Suk Kang, Jae Won Choe, Jae Bong Chun
  • Patent number: 11228105
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first plate, a second plate facing the first plate and spaced from the first plate, and a side member surrounding a space between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the second plate includes a nonconductive material, at least one antenna element positioned within the space and positioned on a substrate parallel to the second plate, wherein the at least one antenna element is spaced from the second plate by a gap h, and a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the antenna element and configured to transmit and/or receive a signal with a frequency between 20 GHz and 100 GHz and a wavelength corresponding to the frequency, wherein the gap h corresponds to n ? ? 2 , wherein n is an integer and ? is the wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventors: Su Min Yun, Myung Hun Jeong, Je Hun Jong, Jae Hoon Jo, Se Hyun Park, Jae Bong Chun
  • Patent number: 11196151
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a first conductive plate; and a second conductive plate which extends from the first conductive plate at a first angle to the first conductive plate, wherein the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate comprise a conductive member which forms a cavity opened in a first direction perpendicular to the first conductive plate; a first radiation unit which is disposed apart from the first conductive plate by a first distance in a first direction; a second radiation unit which is disposed apart from the first conductive plate by a second distance in a second direction opposite to the first direction; at least one wireless communication circuit which feeds electricity to the first radiation unit and the second radiation unit; and a processor which is electrically connected with the wireless communication circuit, the processor can be set to cause the wireless communication circuit to receive a signal of a first frequenc
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Ho Ahn, Sang Il Park, Bo Ram Namgoong, Jae Bong Chun
  • Publication number: 20210344106
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable device including an outer housing including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, wherein a metal frame is formed on at least a portion of the side surface, a display having at least a portion that is exposed through the first surface of the outer housing, a printed circuit board (PCB), a communication circuit, and a ground area, wherein the metal frame is electrically connected to the communication circuit at a first point and a second point of the metal frame, and to the ground area at a third point having a different electrical length with respect to the first point and the second point, and wherein the communication circuit is configured to transmit and/or receive a signal in a first frequency band by a first electrical path formed between the first point and the third point, and a signal in a second frequency band
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Sang Bong SUNG, Woo Suk Kang, Se Woong Kim, Chae Up Yoo, Jae Bong Chun