Patents by Inventor Jinu Kim

Jinu 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).

  • Publication number: 20240146830
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a communication circuit; a flexible display; and a foldable housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion foldable with respect to each other. The first housing portion includes, as a first external side thereof, a first metal portion, a second metal portion, and a first non-metal portion disposed between the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The second housing portion includes, as a second external side thereof, a third metal portion, a fourth metal portion, and a second non-metal portion disposed between the third and fourth metal portions. The first metal portion is electrically connected with the communication circuit and operates as an antenna radiator. When the foldable housing is folded such that the first housing portion contacts the second housing portion, the first non-metal portion and the second non-metal portion are aligned with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Jaehyung KIM, Jinkyu BANG, Jinu KIM, Donghwan KIM, Taegyu KIM, Kiyoung CHANG
  • Patent number: 11973583
    Abstract: A communication method of a heterogeneous distributed wireless network system includes calculating a first transmission threshold in the heterogeneous distributed wireless network system including a plurality of distributed networks that share a same frequency band, determining whether data is transmitted by transmitter/receiver pairs included in the heterogeneous distributed wireless network system, based on the first transmission threshold, calculating a second transmission threshold locally for each of the distributed networks, based on whether data is transmitted by at least one transmitter belonging to the transmitter/receiver pairs, selectively determining whether data is transmitted for each of the distributed networks based on the second transmission threshold, and transmitting the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Joonhyuk Kang, Jinu Gong, Wanjik Kim, Dongwon Kim
  • Patent number: 11967756
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a vehicle comprises a frame comprising at least one metal panel forming an exterior surface of the vehicle; an antenna disposed below the at least one metal panel in an interior of the vehicle; a printed circuit board (PCB) module electrically connected to the antenna; and at least one ground extender electrically connecting a ground of the PCB module to the metal panel, wherein the ground extender is configured to receive current from the PCB module, and provide the current from the PCB module to the metal panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yongsun Shin, Jinu Kim, Sangbong Sung, Jeseung Oh
  • Publication number: 20240021979
    Abstract: A hidden antenna apparatus is provided. The hidden antenna apparatus includes a housing, a main board provided in the housing, a first antenna provided on the main board, a horizontal antenna substrate provided on the main board, and a second antenna mounted on the horizontal antenna substrate, wherein the main board is positioned parallel to the horizontal antenna substrate, and the second antenna is an antenna for millimeter wave (mmWave) transmission and reception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Yongsun SHIN, Jinu KIM, Sangbong SUNG, Jeseung OH, Dongbeom SEOL
  • Patent number: 11870923
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a connection part. The housing includes a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face. The connection part connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face, a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face, and when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are substantially aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
  • Publication number: 20230352819
    Abstract: A vehicular antenna apparatus is provided. The vehicular antenna apparatus includes a substrate, a dipole-type radiation pattern disposed on a first surface of the substrate and configured to transmit or receive a radio signal, and a coupling pattern disposed on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the substrate and electromagnetically coupled to the radiation pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Sangbong SUNG, Jinu KIM, Yongsun SHIN, Jeseung OH
  • Publication number: 20230043326
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a connection part. The housing includes a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face. The connection part connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face, a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face, and when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are substantially aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jaehyung KIM, Jinkyu BANG, Jinu KIM, Donghwan KIM, Taegyu KIM, Kiyoung CHANG
  • Patent number: 11545740
    Abstract: Provided is a communication apparatus for a vehicle. The communication apparatus for a vehicle comprises: a first case forming an external surface; a communication interface unit including a processor arranged inside the first case and a plurality of first connection terminals electrically connected to the processor and arranged on a first side of the first case; and a first antenna module including a plurality of first access terminals respectively coupled to be directly separable from the plurality of first connection terminals, and a first antenna electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of first access terminals, wherein the communication interface unit and the first antenna module are coupled to each other as one body when the plurality of first connection terminals are connected to the plurality of first access terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sangbong Sung, Jinu Kim, Yongsun Shin, Jeseung Oh
  • Patent number: 11477310
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a connection part. The housing includes a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face. The connection part connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face, a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face, and when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are substantially aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
  • Publication number: 20220037776
    Abstract: Provided is a communication apparatus for a vehicle. The communication apparatus for a vehicle comprises: a first case forming an external surface; a communication interface unit including a processor arranged inside the first case and a plurality of first connection terminals electrically connected to the processor and arranged on a first side of the first case; and a first antenna module including a plurality of first access terminals respectively coupled to be directly separable from the plurality of first connection terminals, and a first antenna electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of first access terminals, wherein the communication interface unit and the first antenna module are coupled to each other as one body when the plurality of first connection terminals are connected to the plurality of first access terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Sangbong SUNG, Jinu KIM, Yongsun SHIN, Jeseung OH
  • Patent number: 11223114
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for an example telematics system for a vehicle. The example telematics system comprises a plurality of antennae capable of sending and receiving wireless signals, the plurality of antennae including a primary antenna and a backup antenna positioned adjacent to the primary antenna. The primary antenna comprises a three-dimensional antenna, and the backup antenna comprises a two-dimensional antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jinu Kim, Hao Xu, Hao Liu, Lilly Luk, Ram Iyer
  • Publication number: 20210368033
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a connection part. The housing includes a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face. The connection part connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face, a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face, and when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are substantially aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Jaehyung KIM, Jinkyu BANG, Jinu KIM, Donghwan KIM, Taegyu KIM, Kiyoung CHANG
  • Patent number: 11115509
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a connection part. The housing includes a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face. The connection part connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face, a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face, and when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are substantially aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
  • Publication number: 20210203066
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for an example telematics system for a vehicle. The example telematics system comprises a plurality of antennae capable of sending and receiving wireless signals, the plurality of antennae including a primary antenna and a backup antenna positioned adjacent to the primary antenna. The primary antenna comprises a three-dimensional antenna, and the backup antenna comprises a two-dimensional antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Jinu Kim, Hao Xu, Hao Liu, Lilly Luk, Ram Iyer
  • Patent number: 11050143
    Abstract: An integrated vehicle antenna is provided. The integrated vehicle antenna includes a first slot, a feeding part connected to a second slot formed in a location corresponding to the first slot, and a reflector that is disposed in the lower part of the second slot to cover the second slot and the feeding part, and reflects radio waves generated at the first slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yongsun Shin, Jinu Kim, Sangbong Sung, Jeseung Oh
  • Publication number: 20210184341
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a vehicle comprises a frame comprising at least one metal panel forming an exterior surface of the vehicle; an antenna disposed below the at least one metal panel in an interior of the vehicle; a printed circuit board (PCB) module electrically connected to the antenna; and at least one ground extender electrically connecting a ground of the PCB module to the metal panel, wherein the ground extender is configured to receive current from the PCB module, and provide the current from the PCB module to the metal panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Yongsun SHIN, Jinu KIM, Sangbong SUNG, Jeseung OH
  • Publication number: 20210037123
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a connection part. The housing includes a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face. The connection part connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face, a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face, and when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are substantially aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
  • Patent number: 10812636
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a connection part. The housing includes a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face. The connection part connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face, a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face, and when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are substantially aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
  • Patent number: 10701194
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a connection part. The housing includes a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face. The connection part connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face, a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face, and when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are substantially aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
  • Publication number: 20200185820
    Abstract: An integrated vehicle antenna is provided. The integrated vehicle antenna includes a first slot, a feeding part connected to a second slot formed in a location corresponding to the first slot, and a reflector that is disposed in the lower part of the second slot to cover the second slot and the feeding part, and reflects radio waves generated at the first slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yongsun SHIN, Jinu Kim, Sangbong Sung, Jeseung Oh