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).
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Publication number: 20240146830Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Jaehyung KIM, Jinkyu BANG, Jinu KIM, Donghwan KIM, Taegyu KIM, Kiyoung CHANG
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Patent number: 11973583Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Joonhyuk Kang, Jinu Gong, Wanjik Kim, Dongwon Kim
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Patent number: 11967756Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yongsun Shin, Jinu Kim, Sangbong Sung, Jeseung Oh
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Publication number: 20240021979Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Yongsun SHIN, Jinu KIM, Sangbong SUNG, Jeseung OH, Dongbeom SEOL
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Patent number: 11870923Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
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Publication number: 20230352819Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Sangbong SUNG, Jinu KIM, Yongsun SHIN, Jeseung OH
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Publication number: 20230043326Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Jaehyung KIM, Jinkyu BANG, Jinu KIM, Donghwan KIM, Taegyu KIM, Kiyoung CHANG
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Patent number: 11545740Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sangbong Sung, Jinu Kim, Yongsun Shin, Jeseung Oh
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Patent number: 11477310Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
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Publication number: 20220037776Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2019Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Sangbong SUNG, Jinu KIM, Yongsun SHIN, Jeseung OH
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Patent number: 11223114Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Jinu Kim, Hao Xu, Hao Liu, Lilly Luk, Ram Iyer
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Publication number: 20210368033Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Jaehyung KIM, Jinkyu BANG, Jinu KIM, Donghwan KIM, Taegyu KIM, Kiyoung CHANG
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Patent number: 11115509Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
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Publication number: 20210203066Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Jinu Kim, Hao Xu, Hao Liu, Lilly Luk, Ram Iyer
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Patent number: 11050143Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yongsun Shin, Jinu Kim, Sangbong Sung, Jeseung Oh
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Publication number: 20210184341Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Yongsun SHIN, Jinu KIM, Sangbong SUNG, Jeseung OH
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Publication number: 20210037123Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
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Patent number: 10812636Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
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Patent number: 10701194Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jinu Kim, Donghwan Kim, Taegyu Kim, Kiyoung Chang
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Publication number: 20200185820Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yongsun SHIN, Jinu Kim, Sangbong Sung, Jeseung Oh