Patents by Inventor Jin Bock Lee

Jin Bock Lee 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: 8969895
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes: a light emission structure in which a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second conductive semiconductor layer are sequentially stacked; a first electrode formed on the first conductive semiconductor layer; an insulating layer formed on the second conductive semiconductor layer and made of a transparent material; a reflection unit formed on the insulating layer and reflecting light emitted from the active layer; a second electrode formed on the reflection unit; and a transparent electrode formed on the second conductive semiconductor layer, the transparent electrode being in contact with the insulating layer and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Yoon Kim, Jin Bock Lee, Seok Min Hwang, Su Yeol Lee
  • Patent number: 8946751
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer sequentially stacked on a substrate. A first electrode is disposed on a portion of the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer. A current diffusion layer is disposed on the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer and includes an opening exposing a portion of the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer. A second electrode covers a portion of the current diffusion layer and the exposed portion of the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer, wherein the portion of the current diffusion layer is near the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Bock Lee, Ki Seok Kim, Je Won Kim, Ju-Bin Seo, Seong Seok Yang, Sang Seok Lee, Joon Sub Lee
  • Publication number: 20150001463
    Abstract: In a semiconductor light emitting device, a light emitting structure includes a first-conductivity type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second-conductivity type semiconductor layer, which are sequentially formed on a conductive substrate. A second-conductivity type electrode includes a conductive via and an electrical connection part. The conductive via passes through the first-conductivity type semiconductor layer and the active layer, and is connected to the inside of the second-conductivity type semiconductor layer. The electrical connection part extends from the conductive via and is exposed to the outside of the light emitting structure. An insulator electrically separates the second-conductivity type electrode from the conductive substrate, the first-conductivity type semiconductor layer, and the active layer. A passivation layer is formed to cover at least a side surface of the active layer in the light emitting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Pun Jae . CHOI, Sang Bum LEE, Jin Bock LEE, Yu Seung KIM, Sang Yeob SONG
  • Patent number: 8884318
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a substrate; a plurality of light emitting cells disposed on the top surface of the substrate, the light emitting cells each having an active layer; a plurality of connection parts formed on the substrate with the light emitting cells formed thereon to connect the light emitting cells in a parallel or series-parallel configuration; and an insulation layer formed on the surface of the light emitting cell to prevent an undesired connection between the connection parts and the light emitting cell. The light emitting cells comprise at least one defective light emitting cell, and at least one of the connection parts related to the defective light emitting cell is disconnected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Su Yeol Lee, Yong Tae Kim, Jin Bock Lee, Gi Bum Kim
  • Publication number: 20140231859
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device may include: a light emitting structure including an n-type semiconductor layer, a p-type semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed therebetween; a first electrode connected to one of the n-type semiconductor layer and the p-type semiconductor layer; and a second electrode connected to the other of the n-type semiconductor layer and the p-type semiconductor layer. The first electrode may include a first electrode pad disposed in a central portion of one side of the light emitting structure and first to third branch electrodes connected to the first electrode pad, having a fork shape. The second electrode may include second and third electrode pads disposed separately in both corners of the other side opposing the one side and fourth to seventh branch electrodes connected thereto. The fourth and seventh branch electrodes may extend in an interdigitated manner between the first to third branch electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Yoon Kim, Seok Min Hwang, Su Yeol Lee, Seung Wan Chae, Jae Ho Han, Jin Bock Lee
  • Patent number: 8809893
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical/horizontal light-emitting diode for a semiconductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pun Jae Choi, Sang Bum Lee, Jin Bock Lee, Yu Seung Kim, Sang Yeob Song
  • Publication number: 20140197374
    Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a nitride semiconductor light emitting device, the method including: forming a light emitting structure on a substrate, the light emitting structure including first and second conductivity-type nitride semiconductor layers with an active layer interposed therebetween; forming a first conductivity-type nitride semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second conductivity-type nitride semiconductor layer sequentially stacked on a substrate; forming a first electrode to be connected to the first conductivity-type nitride semiconductor layer; forming a photoresist film on the second conductivity-type nitride semiconductor layer to expose a portion of the second conductivity-type nitride semiconductor layer; and forming a reflective metal layer and a barrier metal layer as a second electrode consecutively on the portion of the second conductivity-type nitride semiconductor layer exposed by the photoresist film and removing the photoresist film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seok Min Hwang, Jin Bock Lee, Tae Sung Jang, Jong Gun Woo
  • Publication number: 20140131759
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes an n-type semiconductor layer, an active layer and a p-type semiconductor layer formed in a first region corresponding to a partial region of an upper surface of the n-type semiconductor layer, an n-type electrode formed in a second region different from the first region on the upper surface of the n-type semiconductor layer, and having an n-type pad and first and second n-type fingers, and a p-type electrode formed on the p-type semiconductor layer, and having a p-type pad and a p-type finger, wherein the n-type semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the p-type semiconductor layer form a light emitting structure, and a region in which the n-type and p-type fingers intersect to overlap with each other is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Yoon Kim, Je Won Kim, Jin Bock Lee, Seok Min Hwang, Hae Soo Ha, Su Yeol Lee
  • Publication number: 20140106483
    Abstract: Provided is a vertical nitride-based LED including a first electrode; a first nitride semiconductor layer that is disposed on the first electrode; an active layer that is disposed on the first nitride semiconductor layer; a second nitride semiconductor layer that is disposed on the active layer; an ohmic contact pattern that is disposed on the second nitride semiconductor layer; a second electrode that is disposed on the ohmic contact pattern; and a bonding pad that is electrically connected to the second electrode and disposed on the second nitride semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Bock LEE, Jin Hyun LEE, Hee Seok PARK, Pun Jae CHOI, Jong In YANG
  • Patent number: 8686454
    Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor light emitting device including a conductive substrate, a first electrode layer, an insulating layer, a second electrode layer, a second semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a first semiconductor layer that are sequentially stacked. The contact area between the first electrode layer and the first semiconductor layer is 3% to 13% of the total area of the semiconductor light emitting device, and thus high luminous efficiency is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pun Jae Choi, Yu Seung Kim, Jin Bock Lee
  • Publication number: 20140070263
    Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor light emitting device including a conductive substrate, a first electrode layer, an insulating layer, a second electrode layer, a second semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a first semiconductor layer that are sequentially stacked. The contact area between the first electrode layer and the first semiconductor layer is 3% to 13% of the total area of the semiconductor light emitting device, and thus high luminous efficiency is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Pun Jae CHOI, Yu Seung KIM, Jin Bock LEE
  • Publication number: 20140070252
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer sequentially stacked on a substrate. A first electrode is disposed on a portion of the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer. A current diffusion layer is disposed on the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer and includes an opening exposing a portion of the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer. A second electrode covers a portion of the current diffusion layer and the exposed portion of the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer, wherein the portion of the current diffusion layer is near the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIN BOCK LEE, Ki Seok Kim, Je Won Kim, Ju-Bin Seo, Seong-Seok Yang, Sang Seok Lee, Joon Sub Lee
  • Publication number: 20140045288
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor light emitting device includes preparing a light emitting structure including first and second conductivity type semiconductor layers and an active layer interposed therebetween, forming a plurality of seeds on at least one surface of the light emitting structure, and forming a plurality of dome-shaped protrusions by forming optical waveguide groups from the plurality of respective seeds and combining the optical waveguide groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki Seok KIM, Je Won KIM, Ju Bin SEO, Seong Seok YANG, Sang Seok LEE, Joon Sub LEE, Jin Bock LEE
  • Patent number: 8610162
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes: first and second conductive type semiconductor layers; an active layer disposed between the first and second conductive type semiconductor layers; and first and second electrodes disposed on one surface of each of the first and second conductive type semiconductor layers, respectively, wherein at least one of the first and second electrodes includes a pad part and a finger part formed to extend from the pad part, and the end of the finger part has an annular shape. Because a phenomenon in which current is concentrated in a partial area of the finger part is minimized, tolerance to electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be strengthened and light extraction efficiency can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seok Min Hwang, Jae Yoon Kim, Jin Bock Lee
  • Publication number: 20130320351
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device is provided and includes a protective element including a first lower conductivity-type semiconductor layer and a second lower conductivity-type semiconductor layer. First and second lower electrodes are connected to the first lower conductivity-type semiconductor layer and the second lower conductivity-type semiconductor layer, respectively. A light emitting structure includes a first upper conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second upper conductivity-type semiconductor layer sequentially formed on the protective element. First and second upper electrodes are connected to the first upper conductivity-type semiconductor layer and the second upper conductivity-type semiconductor layer, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Seok YANG, Ki Seok KIM, Je Won KIM, Ju Bin SEO, Sang Seok LEE, Joon Sub LEE, Jin Bock LEE
  • Publication number: 20130240937
    Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor light emitting diode (LED) chip including: a semiconductor light emitting diode unit including a light-transmissive substrate, and a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer sequentially formed on an upper surface of the light-transmissive substrate; a rear reflective laminate including an auxiliary optical layer formed on a lower surface of the light-transmissive substrate and made of a material having a predetermined refractive index and a metal reflective film formed on a lower surface of the auxiliary optical layer; and a bonding laminate provided on a lower surface of the rear reflective laminate and including a bonding metal layer made of a eutectic metal material and an anti-diffusion film formed to prevent diffusion of elements between the bonding metal layer and the metal reflective film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Wan Chae, Tae Hun Kim, Su Yeol Lee, Jin Bock Lee, Jin Hwan Kim, Seung Jae Lee, Bo Kyoung Kim, Jong Ho Lee
  • Publication number: 20120104444
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes: first and second conductive type semiconductor layers; an active layer disposed between the first and second conductive type semiconductor layers; and first and second electrodes disposed on one surface of each of the first and second conductive type semiconductor layers, respectively, wherein at least one of the first and second electrodes includes a pad part and a finger part formed to extend from the pad part, and the end of the finger part has an annular shape. Because a phenomenon in which current is concentrated in a partial area of the finger part is minimized, tolerance to electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be strengthened and light extraction efficiency can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Seok Min HWANG, Jae Yoon Kim, Jin Bock Lee
  • Publication number: 20120098009
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes: a light emission structure in which a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second conductive semiconductor layer are sequentially stacked; a first electrode formed on the first conductive semiconductor layer; an insulating layer formed on the second conductive semiconductor layer and made of a transparent material; a reflection unit formed on the insulating layer and reflecting light emitted from the active layer; a second electrode formed on the reflection unit; and a transparent electrode formed on the second conductive semiconductor layer, the transparent electrode being in contact with the insulating layer and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Jae Yoon KIM, Jin Bock Lee, Seok Min Hwang, Su Yeol Lee
  • Publication number: 20120056150
    Abstract: A nitride semiconductor light-emitting device with an electron pattern that applies current uniformly to an active layer to improve light emission efficiency is provided. The nitride semiconductor light-emitting device includes multiple layers of a substrate, an n-type nitride layer, an active layer of a multi-quantum-well structure, and a p-type nitride layer. The nitride semiconductor light-emitting device further includes a p-electrode pattern and an n-electrode pattern. The p-electrode pattern includes one or more p-pads disposed on the p-type nitride layer, and one or more p-fingers extending from the p-pads. The n-electrode pattern includes one or more n-pads disposed on an exposed region of the n-type nitride layer to correspond to the p-pads, and one or more n-fingers extending from the n-pads. The n-fingers have identical resistance, and the p-fingers have identical resistance to improve current spreading to the active layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Bock LEE, Dong Woohn Kim, Sang Ho Yoon, Pun Jae Choi
  • Patent number: 8129741
    Abstract: The present invention provides a light emitting diode package including: a package mold having a first cavity and a second cavity with a smaller size than that of the first cavity; first and second electrode pads provided on the bottom surfaces of the first cavity and the second cavity, respectively; an LED chip mounted on the first electrode pad; a wire for providing electrical connection between the LED chip and the second electrode pad; and a molding material filled within the first cavity and the second cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Bock Lee, Hee Seok Park, Hyung Kun Kim, Young Jin Lee