Patents by Inventor Jin-woo Cho

Jin-woo Cho 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: 7880571
    Abstract: Provided is a two-axis driving electromagnetic actuator that includes a stage that is operative to be actuated about a first axis; an inner frame that that is disposed outside the stage and supports the stage by the first axis; an external frame that is disposed outside the inner frame and supports the inner frame by a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis; a magnet that provides an electric field between the first axis and the second axis; a first driving coil that is formed on the inner frame and to which a first signal that actuates the stage in a direction of the second axis is applied; and a second driving coil that is formed on the inner frame and to which a second signal that actuates the stage and the inner frame in a direction of the first axis is applied, wherein the first driving coil and the second driving coil are electrically separated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-chul Ko, Jin-woo Cho, Woo-hyek Choi, Hee-moon Jung
  • Publication number: 20100309644
    Abstract: There are provided a power module and a display device. There is provided the power module for a display device that includes a panel, a backlight unit supporting the panel and including a light source, and a conductive back cover coupled to the backlight unit, the power module including: a circuit board supplying power to the light source included in the backlight unit; a transformer mounted on the circuit board and supplying power to the circuit board; and a shielding plate mounted on the circuit board and covering, in a non-contact manner, the upper surface of the transformer opposed to the lower surface 401 of the transformer facing the surface of the circuit board. There is provided a display device including such a power module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Heung Gyoon CHOI, Jin Woo CHO, Sung Ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20100304517
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a frame, an actuator formed on the same layer as the frame and connected to the frame to be capable of performing a relative motion with respect to the frame, and at least one stopper restricting a displacement of the actuator in a direction along the height of the actuator. The MEMS device is fabricated by bonding a second substrate to a first substrate, forming the frame and the actuator by partially removing the first substrate, and forming the at least one stopper by partially removing the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hee-moon Jeong, Jin-woo Cho, Yong-hwa Park, Jun-o Kim, Seok-mo Chang
  • Patent number: 7800280
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a frame, an actuator formed on the same layer as the frame and connected to the frame to be capable of performing a relative motion with respect to the frame, and at least one stopper restricting a displacement of the actuator in a direction along the height of the actuator. The MEMS device is fabricated by bonding a second substrate to a first substrate, forming the frame and the actuator by partially removing the first substrate, and forming the at least one stopper by partially removing the second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hee-moon Jeong, Jin-woo Cho, Yong-hwa Park, Jun-o Kim, Seok-mo Chang
  • Publication number: 20100194242
    Abstract: A piezoelectric ultrasonic motor and a method of manufacturing the piezoelectric ultrasonic motor. The piezoelectric ultrasonic motor includes: a piezoelectric body that generates a traveling wave according to an applied voltage signal; a vibrator that is attached to the piezoelectric body and vibrates; and a rotator that contacts the vibrator and is rotated by friction with the vibrating vibrator, wherein the rotator includes a plate spring member having a contact portion that contacts the vibrator, a support member that is coupled to the plate spring member and supports the plate spring member, and a buffer space defined by the plate spring member and the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sunghyuk PARK, Jin-woo CHO, Ji-hyuk LIM
  • Publication number: 20100179294
    Abstract: A heat-curable ink composition and a color filter produced using the ink composition are provided. The ink composition and the color filter are highly resistant to heat and chemicals due to the use of a polyester resin prepared by polycondensation. In addition, unreacted anhydride groups are removed using a monohydric alcohol in the preparation of the ink composition to make the ink composition and the color filter very stable during storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: LG CHEM. LTD.
    Inventors: Dae Hyun Kim, Han Soo Kim, Mi Ae Kim, Dong Myung Shin, Jae Joon Kim, Jin Woo Cho, Ji Su Kim, Mi Kyoung Kim, Min A. Yu, Min Young Lim, Sung Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 7750767
    Abstract: A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device is provided. The MEMS device includes: a stage which operates in a vibration mode; an axle which supports the stage and allows rotation of the stage; and a capacitive sensor which detects rotation of the stage. The capacitive sensor includes: a sensing arm which extends from the stage; driving combs which extend from the sensing arm and rotated together with the stage; fixed combs which are fixedly supported for engagement with the driving combs, the fixed combs including surfaces overlapping opposite surfaces of the driving combs in accordance with the rotation of the driving combs; and a capacitance sensing portion which detects a capacitance change of the driving combs and the fixed combs. Therefore, the MEMS device performs precise scanning by structurally preventing deformation of the stage having a light reflecting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hee-moon Jeong, Seok-jin Kang, Jin-woo Cho, Young-chul Ko, Hyun-ku Jeong
  • Patent number: 7732981
    Abstract: An ultrasonic motor includes a vibrating element having a piezoelectric body attached thereto to produce a traveling wave when the piezoelectric body is supplied with an electric power, and a contacting element to come in friction contact with the vibrating element when the vibrating element is vibrated by the traveling wave. The vibrating element is formed of a Mg-based alloy having a Mg content of more than 85% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-hyuk Lim, Jin-woo Cho, Sung-hyuk Park
  • Publication number: 20100132671
    Abstract: A variable compression ratio apparatus for varying a compression ratio, may include a connecting rod that is connected to a piston to take a combustion force; a pin link, one end of which is eccentrically connected to a crankshaft and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the connecting rod to form a connection portion therebetween; a slot link including a control slot to receive and guide the connection portion along the control slot; and a driving unit coupled to the slot link and configured to move the control slot to control a position of the connection portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Myung Rae Cho, Hong Wook Lee, Woo Tae Kim, Won Gyu Kim, Jin Woo Cho
  • Publication number: 20100136301
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ink composition for roll printing, which comprises one or more first fluorine surfactants that comprise a hydrophilic component, a lipophilic component, and a fluorine component; and one or more second fluorine surfactants that comprise a fluorine component, and any one of a hydrophilic component and a lipophilic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Dae-Hyun Kim, Jin-Woo Cho, Dong-Myung Shin, Ji-Su Kim, Sung-Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 7724411
    Abstract: A 2-axis driving electromagnetic scanner, having a structure in which a mirror is separated from a driving unit and directly driven, is provided. The electromagnetic scanner includes: an outer driving unit which is capable of rotating around a first axis; an inner driving unit which is suspended from the outer driving unit so as to rotate around a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; and a stage which is located on an upper surface of the inner driving unit so as to rotate together with the inner driving unit. In the electromagnetic scanner, the stage is connected to the inner driving unit by a link unit protruding from a center of a lower surface of the stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-chul Ko, Jun-o Kim, Jin-woo Cho, Hee-moon Jeong, Woo-hyek Choi
  • Patent number: 7710717
    Abstract: A buffer to be used with a disk drive, the buffer including a main body provided to the disk drive; one or more protrusions extending from an inner or outer surface of the main body; and one or more inner spaces corresponding to the respective protrusions; wherein the inner spaces are formed on an apposite surface of the main body to the protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Ok Kwak, Ki Taek Kim, Jin Woo Cho, Seong Woon Booh
  • Publication number: 20100084946
    Abstract: An ultrasonic motor includes a fixed member including a surface, a movable member positioned to face the surface of the fixed member, and an actuator to cause at least a portion of the movable member to contact the surface of the fixed member and cause the movable member to move relative to the fixed member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sunghyuk PARK, Jin-woo CHO, Ji-hyuk LIM
  • Publication number: 20100072861
    Abstract: A vibrating element of an ultrasonic motor includes a vibrating member, and a piezoelectric body to produce a traveling wave thus to vibrate the vibrating member when electric power is applied to the piezoelectric body. The piezoelectric body includes a first piezoelectric layer attached to the vibrating member and in which positive poles and negative poles are alternately polarized, a second piezoelectric layer attached to the first piezoelectric layer and in which positive poles and negative poles are alternately polarized, a plurality of electrodes formed on opposite surfaces of the first and second piezoelectric layers, and an electrode connecting part formed on outer circumferential surfaces of the first and second piezoelectric layers to selectively connect the plurality of electrodes to one other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-woo Cho, Ji-hyuk Lim, Sung-hyuk Park
  • Publication number: 20100060887
    Abstract: Provided is a method for detecting a membrane module flaw, including: preparing fluorescent particles having a size of 0.5 to 1.5 ?m using silica; injecting the fluorescent particles in a concentration of greater than 0 mg/mL and less than 0.1 mg/mL or equal into a membrane module used in a sewage and wastewater treatment process; operating a pump to apply a pressure such that the fluorescent particles injected into the membrane module leak to the outside of the membrane module, in case that the membrane module has a flaw; acquiring a digital image of the membrane module; and discriminating a colored portion from a non-colored portion in the digital image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jin Woo Cho, Ki Pal Kim, Kyu-Hwan Shim, Kyung Guen Song, Kyu Hong Ahn
  • Publication number: 20100051713
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hot water circulation system associated with a heat pump and a method for controlling the same. The present invention allows the system to be defrosted while hot water supply or a heating operation is performed, making it possible to improve a phenomenon that heating efficiency is deteriorated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyun Sam Back, Jin Woo Cho
  • Patent number: 7663322
    Abstract: There is provided a backlight driving system for a liquid crystal display that can reduce size and weight of a product because a DC-DC converter is not used when commercial AC power is converted into lamp driving power. A backlight driving system for a liquid crystal display according to an aspect of the invention includes a power supply unit converting commercial alternating current (AC) power into direct current (DC) power having a voltage level set beforehand, an inverter unit converting the DC power from the power supply unit into AC power at a one-to-one conversion ratio set beforehand, a boosting unit boosting the AC power from the inverter unit into lamp lighting power set beforehand; and a lamp group receiving the lamp lighting power from the boosting unit to emit light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Wook Kim, Dong Seong Oh, Jong Duck Kim, Sug Chin Sakong, Sung Soo Hong, Sang Kyoo Han, Chung Wook Roh, Dea Min Jang, Sung Ho Kim, Jin Woo Cho, Kwang Seung Cho
  • Publication number: 20100033056
    Abstract: An ultrasonic motor includes a vibrating element having a piezoelectric body attached thereto to produce a traveling wave when the piezoelectric body is supplied with an electric power, and a contacting element to come in friction contact with the vibrating element when the vibrating element is vibrated by the traveling wave. The vibrating element is formed of a Mg-based alloy having a Mg content of more than 85% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-hyuk LIM, Jin-woo CHO, Sung-hyuk PARK
  • Patent number: 7660126
    Abstract: A flexible printed circuit board is robust to a repeated twisting and consists of a minute circuit printed on a flexible insulated material sheet, and has the bent parts of the opposite edges symmetrical in structure. The bent parts are straightened out when twisting occurs. In the flexible printed circuit board, the opposite edges are longer in length than the middle part such that the tensile deformation at the opposite edges at the time of twisting does not occur or is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-woo Cho, Seong-woon Booh, Dong-woo Lee, Ki-taek Kim, Yun-mi Seo, Dong-ok Kwak
  • Publication number: 20100025488
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hot water circulation system associated with a heat pump and a method for controlling the same. The present invention is advantageous in that heating or hot water supply can be performed smoothly even when an outdoor unit performing a heat pump cycle performs a defrosting operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Dae Sam Park, Jin woo Cho