Patents by Inventor Jungchul An

Jungchul An 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: 20250211667
    Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure may include: a first housing, a second housing, a hinge assembly comprising a hinge disposed between the first housing and the second housing, and including a hinge plate and a hinge module disposed at both ends of the hinge plate in a longitudinal direction of the hinge plate, a first circuit board disposed in the first housing, a second circuit board disposed in the second housing, a flexible display disposed on the first housing, the second housing, and the hinge assembly, a first waterproof member comprising a waterproof material disposed between the first housing and the flexible display, a first adhesive member comprising an adhesive disposed between the hinge module and the flexible display, an electrical component disposed between the first waterproof member and the first adhesive member, an electrical component waterproof member comprising a waterproof material disposed between the electrical component and the flexible display, a
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2025
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Kiyoung JUNG, Woosung Chun, Jungchul An, Seungki Choi, Hyunju Hong
  • Publication number: 20250185193
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise a foldable housing, a flexible display module, a first flexible printed circuit board, and a first non-conductive member. The foldable housing can include a first housing, a second housing and a hinge unit for connecting the first housing and the second housing. The flexible display module can include a first display area arranged in the first housing, a second display area arranged in the second housing, and a third display area positioned, in correspondence to the hinge unit, between the first display area and the second display area. The first flexible printed circuit board can include a first surface, which is accommodated in the first housing and is oriented toward the first display area, and a second surface oriented in the direction opposite to the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2025
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Sujin CHO, Woosung CHUN, Gyeyun JANG, Jungchul AN, Hyunju HONG
  • Patent number: 12322858
    Abstract: An electronic device of various embodiments of the disclosure may include: a housing, a wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing and configured to transmit and/or receive a signal of a specified frequency by feeding to at least a part of the housing, and a display structure coupled to the housing. The display structure may include: a cover glass coupled to the housing and forming at least a part of a front surface of the electronic device, a display panel disposed adjacent to one surface of the cover glass, a first layer including a dielectric material disposed under the display panel, and having a first edge spaced apart from the first side surface by a first distance, and a second layer disposed under the first layer, wherein a second edge of the second layer corresponding to the first edge of the first layer is spaced apart from the first side surface by a second distance less than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jungchul An, Kwanghee Ryu, Myeongsu Oh
  • Publication number: 20250165039
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display panel, a display driving circuit disposed under the display panel, a display in a housing including a protective film surrounding the display driving circuit, a supporting member in the housing for supporting the display, and a first elastic member in the housing disposed on the supporting member. The sealing member and the first elastic member on the supporting member are in contact with the protective film, and the first elastic member is disposed in a space formed by a third portion of the protective film extending to a second portion of the protective film different from the first portion of the protective film contacting the sealing member, and the supporting member. Various other embodiments are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Kiyoung JUNG, Jungchul AN, Sangkyu KIM, Jeong WOO
  • Publication number: 20250165037
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing, and a display module including a folding area at least partially deformed by rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing, wherein the display module includes a display panel, a support plate disposed under the display panel to support the display panel, a reinforced plate disposed under the support plate, a protective layer disposed under the reinforced plate and including multiple openings, and a waterproof member disposed under the protective layer to have a waterproof space including at least one of the multiple openings. Various other embodiments are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Jungchul AN, Sangkyu KIM
  • Publication number: 20250167460
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Myeongsu OH, Jungchul AN, Sangkyu KIM, Jin KIM, Chanbeom JEONG, Duho CHU, Hyunju HONG
  • Publication number: 20250165043
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes: a foldable housing including a first housing, a second housing, and a hinge part configured to connect the first housing and the second housing; a flexible display module including a third display area corresponding to the hinge part, a first display area extending from the third display area and disposed in the first housing, and a second display area extending from the third display area and disposed in the second housing; and a flexible film between the foldable housing and the flexible display module. The hinge part includes a center plate comprising a recess on one surface thereof, the one surface facing the third display area. A part or all of the flexible film is flat and supported by the center plate between the third display area and the center plate. A part or all of the flexible film overlaps the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyunsuk JUNG, Daehyeong Park, Jungchul An, Sungyun Choi
  • Patent number: 12302049
    Abstract: In an electronic device, at least a portion of a camera cover member is disposed inside a housing. The camera cover member includes a through-hole in fluid communication with the outside of the housing, and is formed to support a camera module disposed inside the housing. A microphone module is disposed inside the housing so as to be adjacent to the camera module, and includes a first circuit board disposed on the camera cover member and a microphone disposed on the first circuit board. A second circuit board is disposed to face the camera cover member with the microphone module therebetween, and includes a contact structure in contact with the first circuit board. The contact structure is configured to electrically connect the first circuit board to the second circuit board and can be disposed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board to surround the microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeong Woo, Minsik Lim, Jungchul An
  • Publication number: 20250142746
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic device may comprise: a first housing; a second housing coupled to the first housing and configured to be foldable with respect to a folding axis via a hinge device including a hinge; and a flexible display disposed to be supported by the first housing and the second housing and including a folding area, wherein the flexible display includes a window layer, a display panel disposed under the window layer, a support plate disposed under the display panel and including a pattern formed at a position at least corresponding to the folding area, and at least one functional layer disposed under the support plate; and includes a first adhesive member comprising an adhesive disposed between the first housing and at least one functional layer and having a length in the direction parallel to the folding axis in a position adjacent at least to one side of the folding area and a second adhesive member comprising an adhesive disposed between the second housing and at least on
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Bowon JUNG, Soonik PARK, Chungki YOON, Jungchul AN, Kwangtai KIM, Donghyun YEOM
  • Publication number: 20250106315
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: first and housings; a display disposed on the first housing and the second housing; a hinge structure connecting the first housing and the second housing, and including first, second, and third hinges; a battery in the first housing; a substrate portion including a first circuit board in the first housing and a second circuit board in the second housing, the first circuit board including a main region at least partially positioned above the battery, and an extension region extending from the main region; a connecting structure connecting the first and second circuit boards, the connecting structure including a first connecting member at least partially positioned between the first and third hinges, and a second connecting member at least partially positioned between the second and third hinges; and at least one electronic component positioned between the third hinge and the battery and disposed in the extension region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyoung JUNG, Sangkyu KIM, Jungchul AN
  • Patent number: 12250334
    Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure may include: a first housing, a second housing, a hinge assembly comprising a hinge disposed between the first housing and the second housing, and including a hinge plate and a hinge module disposed at both ends of the hinge plate in a longitudinal direction of the hinge plate, a first circuit board disposed in the first housing, a second circuit board disposed in the second housing, a flexible display disposed on the first housing, the second housing, and the hinge assembly, a first waterproof member comprising a waterproof material disposed between the first housing and the flexible display, a first adhesive member comprising an adhesive disposed between the hinge module and the flexible display, an electrical component disposed between the first waterproof member and the first adhesive member, an electrical component waterproof member comprising a waterproof material disposed between the electrical component and the flexible display, a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kiyoung Jung, Woosung Chun, Jungchul An, Seungki Choi, Hyunju Hong
  • Publication number: 20250060788
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Jungchul AN, Seonghoon KIM, Hyunsuk JUNG, Sangkyu KIM
  • Publication number: 20250060787
    Abstract: An electronic device may include: a first housing; a second housing; a hinge structure; a display; and a sensor panel, wherein the sensor panel comprises: a support layer which comprises a polymer inclusive material and is in contact with an adhesive material arranged on at least one of a first surface of the first housing and a third surface of the second housing; a shielding layer arranged on the support layer; a first insulating layer arranged on the shielding layer; a first conductive pattern arranged on the first insulating layer; a second insulating layer arranged on the first conductive pattern; a second conductive pattern arranged on the second insulating layer; and a third insulating layer arranged on the second conductive pattern and facing one surface of the display, wherein the thickness of at least one of the first insulating layer and the third insulating layer is greater than the thickness of the second insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Kyungho LEE, Youngsun LEE, Jiwon KIM, Kwanghee RYU, Jungchul AN, Chulhyo YOON, Seungki CHOI
  • Patent number: 12229365
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the disclosure, an electronic device may include: a hinge plate coupled at least in part between a first support including a first magnet and a second support including a second magnet, a first housing coupled at least in part to a first side of the hinge plate through the first support, a second housing coupled at least in part to a second side of the hinge plate through the second support and configured to be foldable with the first housing through the hinge plate, and a flexible display supported on the first and second supports and configured to be foldable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sangil Park, Jungchul An, Myeongsu Oh, Jaedeok Lim, Gyuyeong Cho
  • Patent number: 12232286
    Abstract: A device includes: a first housing, a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing, a display panel, a partial area of which is deformed by rotation of the second housing with respect to the first housing, a support plate disposed on the rear surface of the display panel and having a first area corresponding to the deformable area of the display panel and including openings formed at specified intervals, and a second area excluding the first area, a cushion layer disposed on the rear surface of the support plate at a position corresponding to the second area and including an impact absorbing material, a blocking member comprising flexible material disposed on the rear surface of the support plate and configured to be elongated according to deformation of the display panel, and a reinforcing plate disposed under the cushion layer and the blocking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jungchul An, Seonghoon Kim, Hyunsuk Jung, Soyoung Lee
  • Publication number: 20250048564
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed, including a hinge module, a first and second housing foldable about the hinge module, and a display spanning the housings. The display includes at least one polymer member, a flexible plate including a flexible portion that is bendable connecting first and second planar portions thereof. The flexible portion includes a plurality of support pieces spaced apart from each other via a plurality of slits, and a plurality of Velcro patterns extending lengthwise from the plurality of support pieces. The Velcro patterns of adjacent support pieces are disposed so as to be engaged with one another in a lattice form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Hoyeon KIM, Seongjun KIM, Kwanghee RYU, Jungchul AN, Youngjae KWON
  • Patent number: 12210387
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first housing; a second housing configured to be sliding relative to the first housing; a flexible display, wherein at least part of the flexible display is supported by the second housing and a size of the flexible display viewable from a front surface of the electronic device changes in accordance with a sliding of the second housing; a guide member configured to operatively connect at least part of the first housing and at least part of the second housing for the sliding of the second housing; and a conductive layer disposed between a portion of the second housing and the flexible display, wherein the second housing includes a first support portion supporting a first portion of the flexible display; and a second support portion supporting a second portion of the flexible display and allowing the second portion of the flexible display to be bent, and wherein the conductive layer is configured to electrically connect at least a part of the flexible display and the second suppo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Myunghoon Kwak, Jooyoung Kang, Jungchul An, Heuisoo Jeon, Kwangtai Kim, Donghyun Yeom
  • Publication number: 20250028361
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes: a housing including a first housing and a second housing part, a flexible display including a first display region, a second display region, and a third display region, a first layer including an electromagnetic induction panel disposed below the first display region, a second layer contacting the second display region, a first magnet, and a second magnet. The second layer includes a shielding member comprising a shielding sheet disposed between the second magnet and a portion of the electromagnetic induction panel, and a waterproof member comprising a waterproof material at least partially surrounding the shielding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Jungchul AN, Sangkyu KIM, Bowon JUNG
  • Patent number: 12204374
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the disclosure, an electronic device may comprise a first housing, a second housing connected to the first housing by a hinge structure and providing a motion relative to the first housing, and a flexible display disposed from the first housing through the hinge structure to the second housing, at least a portion of at least one of the first housing or the second housing may include at least two antennas and a segmenter disposed between the antennas, a separation member may be disposed adjacent to a portion of the segmenter in a direction to the flexible display, and at least a portion of the separation member may protrude beyond the antennas toward the flexible display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myeongsu Oh, Kiyoung Jung, Yongyoun Kim, Jungchul An, Duho Chu
  • Publication number: 20250021132
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge device, and a flexible display. The hinge device foldably combines the first housing and second housing. The flexible display has a folding region folded through the hinge device, a first bending region located at one side of the folding region, and a second bending region located on other side of the folding region, and includes a window layer, a display panel disposed under the window layer, and a support plate disposed under the display panel and including a pattern having at least one opening and/or at least one recess formed at a position corresponding to at least the folding region. The first bending region is configured to refrain from being attached to the first housing and a first hinge plate, and the second bending region is configured to refrain from being attached to the second housing and a second hinge plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seonghoon KIM, Bummoo RYU, Myeongsil PARK, Jungchul AN, Kwangtai KIM, Donghyun YEOM