Patents by Inventor Jongin Im

Jongin Im 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: 9799276
    Abstract: A display panel comprising a light guide plate; a main light source configured to emit light from a first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a first direction; a sub-light source configured to emit light from a second lateral surface vertical to the first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a liquid crystal panel provided in a front surface of the light guide plate and configured to output image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seungmin Seen, Seongcheol Lee, Gunseek Oh, Jongin Im, Jeongwoo Lee
  • Patent number: 9798172
    Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a liquid crystal panel, a backlight unit that is disposed on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel and configured to emit light toward the liquid crystal panel, a window that is disposed to cover the liquid crystal panel and formed in a curved shape along one direction, and a frame that is configured to support the window, wherein the liquid crystal panel is attached onto a rear surface of the window and changed into a curved shape to correspond to the curved window, and wherein the backlight unit is attached onto the frame and formed in a curved shape to correspond to the curved liquid crystal panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Sangjo Ryu, Seungmin Seen, Giljae Lee, Jongin Im, Haengchul Kwak, Jongseok Park, Kyunghee Yoo
  • Publication number: 20170154582
    Abstract: A display panel comprising a light guide plate; a main light source configured to emit light from a first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a first direction; a sub-light source configured to emit light from a second lateral surface vertical to the first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a liquid crystal panel provided in a front surface of the light guide plate and configured to output image information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seungmin SEEN, Seongcheol LEE, Gunseek OH, Jongin IM, Jeongwoo LEE
  • Patent number: 9607567
    Abstract: A display panel comprising a light guide plate; a main light source configured to emit light from a first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a first direction; a sub-light source configured to emit light from a second lateral surface vertical to the first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a liquid crystal panel provided in a front surface of the light guide plate and configured to output image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seungmin Seen, Seongcheol Lee, Gunseek Oh, Jongin Im, Jeongwoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20160260406
    Abstract: A display panel comprising a light guide plate; a main light source configured to emit light from a first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a first direction; a sub-light source configured to emit light from a second lateral surface vertical to the first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a liquid crystal panel provided in a front surface of the light guide plate and configured to output image information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seungmin SEEN, Seongcheol LEE, Gunseek OH, Jongin IM, Jeongwoo LEE
  • Patent number: 9305505
    Abstract: A display panel comprising a light guide plate; a main light source configured to emit light from a first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a first direction; a sub-light source configured to emit light from a second lateral surface vertical to the first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a liquid crystal panel provided in a front surface of the light guide plate and configured to output image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seungmin Seen, Seongcheol Lee, Gunseek Oh, Jongin Im, Jeongwoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20150253615
    Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a liquid crystal panel, a backlight unit that is disposed on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel and configured to emit light toward the liquid crystal panel, a window that is disposed to cover the liquid crystal panel and formed in a curved shape along one direction, and a frame that is configured to support the window, wherein the liquid crystal panel is attached onto a rear surface of the window and changed into a curved shape to correspond to the curved window, and wherein the backlight unit is attached onto the frame and formed in a curved shape to correspond to the curved liquid crystal panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Sangjo RYU, Seungmin SEEN, Giljae LEE, Jongin IM, Haengchul KWAK, Jongseok PARK, Kyunghee YOO
  • Patent number: 8896770
    Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal has a main body with a window; a display area having a first substrate configured to couple the window on a first face and couple a touch detection unit on a second face, a second substrate configured to face the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer arranged between the second substrate and the touch detection unit; an exposed area configured to have at least one end extend in a lateral direction beyond the display area and electrically connect to a circuit board; and a first contact point and a second contact point each arranged between the display area and the exposed area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jongin Im
  • Patent number: 8582026
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile terminal including a terminal body having a camera, and a liquid crystal panel partitioned into a screen display region disposed with liquid crystal to display a screen, and a control region disposed with a drive circuit for driving the liquid crystal, wherein the liquid crystal panel is formed such that at least part of the control region is removed, and the camera is disposed adjacent to a removal portion formed by the removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dongseuck Ko, Jeunguk Ha, Namsoo Kim, Jongin Im, Hyunsuk Yang, Mansoo Sin, Jeeyoung Cheon, Jinwoong Kim
  • Publication number: 20130016267
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile terminal including a terminal body having a camera, and a liquid crystal panel partitioned into a screen display region disposed with liquid crystal to display a screen, and a control region disposed with a drive circuit for driving the liquid crystal, wherein the liquid crystal panel is formed such that at least part of the control region is removed, and the camera is disposed adjacent to a removal portion formed by the removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Dongseuck KO, Jeunguk HA, Namsoo KIM, Jongin IM, Hyunsuk YANG, Mansoo SIN, Jeeyoung CHEON, Jinwoong KIM
  • Patent number: 8301211
    Abstract: A watch type mobile terminal includes: a main body having a wireless communication module; a band connected with both ends of the main body; a buckle unit mounted to the band and detachably attaching the band to the user's wrist through a connection and releasing operation; and a signal generating unit mounted in the buckle unit, electrically connected with the main body and generating a signal for turning on power of the main body when the buckle unit is connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sunghyun Lee, Jongin Im
  • Publication number: 20120262397
    Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal has a main body with a window; a display area having a first substrate configured to couple the window on a first face and couple a touch detection unit on a second face, a second substrate configured to face the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer arranged between the second substrate and the touch detection unit; an exposed area configured to have at least one end extend in a lateral direction beyond the display area and electrically connect to a circuit board; and a first contact point and a second contact point each arranged between the display area and the exposed area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Jongin Im
  • Publication number: 20110014956
    Abstract: A watch type mobile terminal includes: a main body having a wireless communication module; a band connected with both ends of the main body; a buckle unit mounted to the band and detachably attaching the band to the user's wrist through a connection and releasing operation; and a signal generating unit mounted in the buckle unit, electrically connected with the main body and generating a signal for turning on power of the main body when the buckle unit is connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Sunghyun Lee, Jongin Im
  • Patent number: RE49084
    Abstract: A display panel comprising a light guide plate; a main light source configured to emit light from a first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a first direction; a sub-light source configured to emit light from a second lateral surface vertical to the first lateral surface of the light guide plate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a liquid crystal panel provided in a front surface of the light guide plate and configured to output image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seungmin Seen, Seongcheol Lee, Gunseek Oh, Jongin Im, Jeongwoo Lee