Patents by Inventor Jin-Oh Kwag

Jin-Oh Kwag 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: 20230120673
    Abstract: A display device includes a thin-film transistor layer disposed on a substrate and including thin-film transistors; and an emission material layer disposed on the thin-film transistor layer. The emission material layer includes light-emitting elements each including a first light-emitting electrode, an emissive layer and a second light-emitting electrode, light-receiving elements each including a first light-receiving electrode, a light-receiving semiconductor layer and a second light-receiving electrode, and a first bank disposed on the first light-emitting electrode and defining an emission area of each of the light-emitting elements. The light-receiving elements are disposed on the first bank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Lyong BOK, Jong In BAEK, Young Seok SEO, Sun Mi YU, Jong Hyun LEE, Jin Oh KWAG
  • Patent number: 11620847
    Abstract: A fingerprint recognition device including: a sensing panel including a plurality of sensing blocks, wherein each of the sensing blocks includes a plurality of sensors; a scan driving unit configured to provide a scan signal to the sensors; and a timing controller configured to provide a second initiation signal to the scan driving unit, wherein each of the sensors includes a reference capacitor and a sensing capacitor, the scan driving unit includes scan drivers that correspond to rows of the sensing blocks, in a fingerprint recognition mode, the timing controller provides the second initiation signal to a scan driver corresponding to a sensing block where a touch input is generated, and in a touch mode, the timing controller sequentially provides the second initiation signal to the scan drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Keum Dong Jung, Il Nam Kim, Kyung Tea Park, Jin Oh Kwag, Won Sang Park, Sung Chan Jo
  • Publication number: 20230047796
    Abstract: An inkjet printing device includes a stage; an inkjet head disposed above the stage and comprising nozzles through which ink is discharged, the ink including bipolar elements extending in a direction; an ink circulation part which supplies the ink to the inkjet head, and to which the ink remaining after being discharged from the inkjet head is supplied; and at least one sensing part disposed between the inkjet head and the ink circulation part and sensing a number of the bipolar elements that are discharged through the nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: An Na RYU, Jin Oh KWAG, Heung Cheol JEONG
  • Patent number: 11568036
    Abstract: A display device including a fingerprint sensor including a first layer having at least one photo sensor to generate a fingerprint image corresponding to reflected light from a fingerprint contact surface, light emitting elements to transmit light reflected by the fingerprint, and a second layer including pin holes to allow reflected light to be incident upon the at least one photo sensor; and a fingerprint detector to receive the fingerprint image from the fingerprint sensor, to extract a first image corresponding to a first region of the fingerprint and a second image corresponding to a second region of the fingerprint, to compare the first and second images to determine similarity, and to perform fingerprint authentication, based on similarity determination, where the fingerprint first region is in contact with the fingerprint contact surface and the fingerprint second region is not in contact with the fingerprint contact surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won Sang Park, Jin Oh Kwag, Il Nam Kim, Ji Hun Ryu, Seung Hyun Moon, Bong Hyun You, Jong Hyun Lee, Hee Chul Hwang
  • Patent number: 11553275
    Abstract: A method of providing sounds matching an image displayed on a display panel includes: calculating a first object in the image by analyzing digital video data corresponding to the image, and calculating first gain values based on a location of the first object, and applying first gain values to a plurality of sound data; displaying the image on the display panel based on the digital video data; and outputting the plurality of sounds by vibrating the display panel based on the plurality of sound data to which the first gain values applied, using a plurality of sound generating devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byeong Hee Won, Jin Oh Kwag, Sung Chan Jo, Yi Joon Ahn, Jae Been Lee
  • Publication number: 20230006103
    Abstract: A display device includes a pixel circuit layer including a plurality of transistors, a first electrode and a second electrode disposed on a same layer on the pixel circuit layer, a light emitting element disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and an antenna pattern disposed on the light emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Oh KWAG, Seung Lyong BOK
  • Patent number: 11543904
    Abstract: A display device includes a thin-film transistor layer disposed on a substrate and including thin-film transistors; and an emission material layer disposed on the thin-film transistor layer. The emission material layer includes light-emitting elements each including a first light-emitting electrode, an emissive layer and a second light-emitting electrode, light-receiving elements each including a first light-receiving electrode, a light-receiving semiconductor layer and a second light-receiving electrode, and a first bank disposed on the first light-emitting electrode and defining an emission area of each of the light-emitting elements. The light-receiving elements are disposed on the first bank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Lyong Bok, Jong In Baek, Young Seok Seo, Sun Mi Yu, Jong Hyun Lee, Jin Oh Kwag
  • Publication number: 20220384518
    Abstract: A display device comprises a first electrode, a second electrode disposed to be spaced apart from the first electrode and face the first electrode, a first insulating layer disposed to cover the first electrode and the second electrode, a second insulating layer disposed on at least a part of the first insulating layer and exposing at a part of a region where the first electrode and the second electrode overlaps the first insulating layer and at least one light emitting element on the exposed first insulating layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the second insulating layer includes at least one opening exposing the first insulating layer and disposed to be spaced apart from each other on a region where the first electrode and the second electrode face each other, and a bridge portion between the openings, and the light emitting element is disposed on the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Hyun Min CHO, Dae Hyun KIM, Jin Oh KWAG, Dong Hyun KIM, Keun Kyu SONG, Hyun Deok IM, Sung Chan JO
  • Patent number: 11506896
    Abstract: An optical device is disclosed. The optical device includes a first lens having a first surface and a plurality of side surfaces; a first display device disposed on a first side surface of the side surfaces of the first lens; and a first active mirror disposed in the first lens. The first active mirror is tilted at a first angle during a first period and is tilted at a second angle during a second period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Sup Lee, Jin Oh Kwag, Jae Joong Kwon, Ju Hwa Ha
  • Publication number: 20220366840
    Abstract: A pixel includes first and second sub-emission areas enclosed by a bank; a first light source unit disposed in the first sub-emission area, and including at least one first light emitting element connected between at least one first split electrode and a second power supply; a second light source unit disposed in the second sub-emission area, and including at least one second light emitting element connected between at least one second split electrode and the second power supply; a first driving circuit connected between a first power supply and the at least one first split electrode, and supplying a first driving current to the first light source unit in response to a first data signal; and a second driving circuit connected between the first power supply and the second split electrode, and supplying a second driving current to the second light source unit in response to a second data signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Oh KWAG, Won Sik OH, Keun Kyu SONG, Sung-Chan JO, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20220360874
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a display layer including light-emitting elements disposed on a substrate, and a sensor electrode layer disposed on the display layer. The sensor electrode layer includes a first sound electrode and a second sound electrode; a vibration layer electrically contacting the first sound electrode and the second sound electrode and being deformed in response to a first sound driving voltage applied to the first sound electrode and a second sound driving voltage applied to the second sound electrode; and sensor electrodes disposed on the vibration layer. The sensor electrodes sense an input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Seok SEO, Jung Hun NOH, Seung Lyong BOK, Yi Joon AHN, Sun Mi YU, Jin Oh KWAG
  • Publication number: 20220320365
    Abstract: Provided are an inkjet printing device, a method for aligning a bipolar element, and a method for manufacturing a display device. The inkjet printing device is for ejecting ink and includes a bipolar element extending in one direction. The inkjet printing device comprises: an electric field generation unit which includes a stage and a probe unit for generating an electric field on the stage; and an inkjet head which is positioned above the stage and includes a plurality of nozzles through which the ink is ejected, wherein the nozzles includes an inlet having a first diameter and an outlet connected to the inlet and having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: An Na RYU, Jin Oh KWAG, Sung Hoon KIM, Dong Ho LEE, Sung Chan JO
  • Publication number: 20220310876
    Abstract: A display device manufacturing apparatus includes a first reservoir accommodating a solvent; a second reservoir accommodating a light emitting element; a mix chamber accommodating an ink including the solvent and the light emitting element ; a first channel connecting the first reservoir and the mix chamber; a second channel connecting the second reservoir and the mix chamber; and a counter that obtains information on a number of the light emitting elements that are moved in the second channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: An Na RYU, Jin Oh KWAG, Jong Hyuk KANG, Sung Hoon KIM
  • Patent number: 11456439
    Abstract: A light emitting element and a display device including the same are provided. The light emitting element includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and an active layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, a protective layer surrounding an outer surface of at least one of the first semiconductor layer, the second semiconductor layer, and the active layer, and an insulating layer surrounding an outer surface of the protective layer. A surface of at least one of the first semiconductor layer, the second semiconductor layer, and the active layer includes a first lattice point, wherein the protective layer includes a first atom and a second atom, and wherein the first atom of the protective layer is at the first lattice point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun Hyuk Ko, Chang Hee Lee, Jin Oh Kwag, Keun Kyu Song, Yun Ku Jung, Sung-Chan Jo, Jae Kook Ha
  • Patent number: 11424288
    Abstract: A display device includes: a substrate including a pixel; a scan line for supplying a scan signal to the pixel; a data line for supplying a data signal to the pixel; a first power line for supplying a first driving power source to the pixel; a second power line for supplying a second driving power source to the pixel; and a third power line for supplying a ground voltage to the pixel. The pixel includes: first and second electrodes spaced apart from each other on the substrate; a plurality of light emitting elements, each of the light emitting elements having first and second end portions in a length direction thereof and being arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a first switch electrically connected between the third power line and the first electrode. The first switch is configured to be turned on by a control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chong Chul Chai, Kyung Bae Kim, Mee Hye Jung, Jin Oh Kwag, Min Jae Jeong
  • Patent number: 11423691
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels configured to display an image, a photo sensor on one surface of the display panel to sense light, and a fingerprint detector configured to control a fake determination image pattern of a fingerprint sensing area of the display panel configured to sense a fingerprint, and to perform fingerprint authentication and fake fingerprint determination, based on a sensing signal supplied from the photo sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung Hyun Moon, Yun Ho Kim, Jin Oh Kwag, Won Sang Park, Bong Hyun You, Keum Dong Jung, Chui Kim, Jun Hee Moon, Deok Hwa Woo, Hee Chui Hwang
  • Publication number: 20220254753
    Abstract: A dipole alignment device includes an electric field forming part including a stage, and a probe part which form an electric field on the stage; an inkjet printing apparatus including at least one inkjet head which sprays ink including dipoles and a solvent with the dipoles dispersed therein onto the stage; a transportation part comprising a first moving part which moves the electric field forming part in at least one direction; and a light irradiation apparatus including a light irradiation part which applies light to the ink sprayed onto the stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Won Ho LEE, Hyun Deok IM, Jong Hyuk KANG, Jin Oh KWAG, Keun Kyu SONG, Sung Chan JO, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20220254844
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor includes: a substrate; a circuit element layer on a first surface of the substrate and including a plurality of conductive layers; a light emitting element layer on the circuit element layer and including light emitting elements and a light shielding layer; and a light sensor layer on a second surface of the substrate and including light sensors, wherein the light shielding layer includes contact holes exposing first electrodes of the light emitting elements, and first opening portions exposing a portion of the circuit element layer, and the circuit element layer includes second opening portions formed in the plurality of conductive layers and includes a light transmission hole of which at least a portion overlaps the first opening portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Ji Hun RYU, Jin Oh KWAG
  • Patent number: 11411044
    Abstract: A display device comprises a first electrode, a second electrode disposed to be spaced apart from the first electrode and face the first electrode, a first insulating layer disposed to cover the first electrode and the second electrode, a second insulating layer disposed on at least a part of the first insulating layer and exposing at a part of a region where the first electrode and the second electrode overlaps the first insulating layer and at least one light emitting element on the exposed first insulating layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the second insulating layer includes at least one opening exposing the first insulating layer and disposed to be spaced apart from each other on a region where the first electrode and the second electrode face each other, and a bridge portion between the openings, and the light emitting element is disposed on the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Min Cho, Dae Hyun Kim, Jin Oh Kwag, Dong Hyun Kim, Keun Kyu Song, Hyun Deok Im, Sung Chan Jo
  • Patent number: 11403997
    Abstract: A pixel includes first and second sub-emission areas enclosed by a bank; a first light source unit disposed in the first sub-emission area, and including at least one first light emitting element connected between at least one first split electrode and a second power supply; a second light source unit disposed in the second sub-emission area, and including at least one second light emitting element connected between at least one second split electrode and the second power supply; a first driving circuit connected between a first power supply and the at least one first split electrode, and supplying a first driving current to the first light source unit in response to a first data signal; and a second driving circuit connected between the first power supply and the second split electrode, and supplying a second driving current to the second light source unit in response to a second data signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Oh Kwag, Won Sik Oh, Keun Kyu Song, Sung-Chan Jo, Hyun Min Cho