Patents by Inventor Ki Hong Lee

Ki Hong Lee 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).

  • LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200101892
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a vehicle may include a first optical system including a first light source module realizing a predetermined level of resolution using a plurality of individual light-emitting diode chips disposed in a lattice pattern and a first image-forming lens module forming an image; a second optical system including a second light source module having a same configuration as the first light source module and a second image-forming lens module forming an image; a first image projected by the first optical system and a second image projected by the second optical system have different angles of departure; and the first image and the second image are projected onto a road as a third image having an overlapping shape of the first image and the second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Byoung Suk Ahn, Seung Hyeok Chang, Jung Wook Lim, Ki Hong Lee
  • SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200105784
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, and method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, includes second conductive patterns separated from each other above a first stack structure which is penetrated by first channel structures and enclosing second channel structures coupled to the first channel structures, respectively. Each of the second conductive patterns includes electrode portions stacked in a first direction and at least one connecting portion extending in the first direction to be coupled to the electrode portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Young Geun JANG, Wan Sup SHIN, Ki Hong LEE, Jae Jung LEE
  • Lighting apparatus for vehicle
    Patent number: 10596956
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a vehicle may include a first optical system including a first light source module realizing a predetermined level of resolution using a plurality of individual light-emitting diode chips disposed in a lattice pattern and a first image-forming lens module forming an image; a second optical system including a second light source module having a same configuration as the first light source module and a second image-forming lens module forming an image; a first image projected by the first optical system and a second image projected by the second optical system have different angles of departure; and the first image and the second image are projected onto a road as a third image having an overlapping shape of the first image and the second image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Byoung Suk Ahn, Seung Hyeok Chang, Jung Wook Lim, Ki Hong Lee
  • HEATING WIRE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SAFETY GLASS
    Publication number: 20200084840
    Abstract: A heating wire apparatus for a vehicle safety glass includes: a plurality of bus bars located at a periphery of the vehicle safety glass; a plurality of heating wires having a serial pattern between the plurality of bus bars; and a battery that applies a voltage to the plurality of heating wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Nak Kyoung KONG, Jong Min PARK, Ki Hong LEE, Kang Sun LEE, Seung Hyeok CHANG, Kuk Bum LEE, Eun Ho LEE, Chan Hee LEE
  • SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200075629
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a core insulating layer extending in a first direction, an etch stop layer disposed on the core insulating layer, a channel layer extending along a sidewall of the core insulating layer and a sidewall of the etch stop layer, conductive patterns each surrounding the channel layer and stacked to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction, and an impurity region formed in an upper end of the channel layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: In Su PARK, Do Yeon KIM, Ki Hong LEE
  • Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: 10580793
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, the method includes: forming a stack structure; forming a channel layer penetrating the stack structure; forming a first dielectric layer in the channel layer; forming a second dielectric layer in the first dielectric layer; forming an opening by selectively etching the first dielectric layer; selectively etching the second dielectric layer exposed through the opening; and forming a pad in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Ki Hong Lee, Seung Wook Ryu
  • Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: 10566335
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a stacked structure, channel layers passing through the stacked structure, a well plate located under the stacked structure, a source layer located between the stacked structure and the well plate, a connection structure coupling the channel layers to each other and including a first contact contacting the source layer and a second contact contacting the well plate, and an isolation pattern insulating the source layer and the well plate from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventor: Ki Hong Lee
  • LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200049320
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a vehicle may include a light source emitting light of a predetermined color; a reflector reflecting the light emitted from the light source to project the light externally, the reflector having a color different from the color of the light emitted from the light source to change the color of the light when the light is reflected; and a light transmittance variable portion positioned between the light source and the reflector such that the light emitted from the light source is incident thereupon prior to the reflector, the light transmittance variable portion being configured to vary in light transmittance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jung Wook LIM, Seung Hyeok CHANG, Ki Hong LEE, Byoung Suk AHN
  • EXTERIOR CAMERA LENS CLEANING SYSTEM AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200047719
    Abstract: An exterior camera system and a cleaning method thereof are provided. The exterior camera system includes a base unit that is fixed to a vehicle, a housing rotatably coupled with the base unit, and an imaging device including a camera module and having at least a portion inserted into the housing to move in a longitudinal direction of the housing. A wiper is disposed on an inside surface of the housing to face the camera module, and a washer fluid nozzle is disposed adjacent to the wiper. A controller receives a video from the camera module to set a rotation angle of the housing based upon driving conditions of the vehicle and to adjust extension of the imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Ki Hong Lee, Seung Hwan Kim, Seung Hyeok Chang, Yong Hwan Kim, Jin Sik Nam
  • Electronic device and method for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 10559587
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic device includes forming a first source layer including a trench, forming a first sacrificial layer in the trench, forming a first structure over the first source layer, wherein the first structure includes first material layers and second material layers which are alternately stacked over the each other, forming first openings passing through the first structure and extending to the first sacrificial layer, forming first channel layers in the first openings, forming a slit passing through the first structure and extending to the first sacrificial layer, forming a second opening by removing the first sacrificial layer through the slit, and forming a second source layer in the second opening, wherein the second source layer is coupled to the first channel layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Ki Hong Lee, Ji Yeon Baek, Seung Ho Pyi
  • Lighting apparatus for vehicle
    Patent number: 10557610
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a vehicle may include a light source emitting light of a predetermined color; a reflector reflecting the light emitted from the light source to project the light externally, the reflector having a color different from the color of the light emitted from the light source to change the color of the light when the light is reflected; and a light transmittance variable portion positioned between the light source and the reflector such that the light emitted from the light source is incident thereupon prior to the reflector, the light transmittance variable portion being configured to vary in light transmittance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jung Wook Lim, Seung Hyeok Chang, Ki Hong Lee, Byoung Suk Ahn
  • Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: 10553602
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes gate stacked structures surrounding channel layers, a common source line filling a separation area between the gate stacked structures adjacent to each other and having an upper surface including first concave portions, and a support insulating layer filling the first concave portions and having sidewalls facing portions of the channel layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventor: Ki Hong Lee
  • SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200027886
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may include a source layer, a stack structure, a channel layer, a slit, and a source pick-up line. The source layer may include at least one groove in an upper surface thereof. The stack structure may be formed over the source layer. The channel layer may pass through the stack structure. The channel layer may be in contact with the source layer. The slit may pass through the stack structure. The slit may expose the groove of the source layer therethrough. The source pick-up line may be formed in the slit and the groove. The source pick-up line may be contacted with the source layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventor: Ki Hong LEE
  • WASHER LIQUID HEATING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200001831
    Abstract: A washer liquid heating device is provided. The device includes a heating unit that is positioned at a lower end of a reservoir. A washer pump is connected to one end of the heating unit and a controller adjusts a heat generation of the heating unit. Accordingly, at least some of washer liquid contained in the reservoir flows into the heating unit and is then discharged to the washer pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Jong Min Park, Ki Hong Lee, Young Ik Cho, Seung Hyeok Chang, Jong Wook Lee, Jong Hyun Jin
  • EXTERIOR CAMERA LENS CLEANING SYSTEM AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190389430
    Abstract: An exterior camera lens cleaning system for a vehicle may include: a base unit fixed to the vehicle; a housing unit configured to be rotatable with respect to the base unit; a camera unit including a camera module, the camera unit at least partially inserted into the housing unit and configured to move in a longitudinal direction of the housing unit; a wiper disposed on an inside surface of the housing unit so as to face the camera module; and a control unit configured to receive video data through the camera module, to control a rotation operation of the housing unit based on a state of the vehicle, and to control an extension operation of the camera unit. The camera unit may be interlocked with the housing unit, and when the housing unit is rotated by the control unit, the camera unit may be configured to move horizontally in the longitudinal direction of the housing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Sang Hyun Jung, Ki Hong Lee, Da Sol Yu, Seung Hyeok Chang, Yeong Kook Cho, Yong Hwan Kim, Won Bin Kim
  • Headlamp apparatus for vehicle
    Patent number: 10507758
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp apparatus is provided that forms a dark portion on an opponent vehicle within a light-irradiated region of a headlamp to prevent glare. The irradiated regions of the headlamp and an infrared light lamp are matched to more accurately match a dark portion forming region with the opponent vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jung Wook Lim, Seung Hyeok Chang, Ki Hong Lee, Byoung Suk Ahn
  • MANUFACTURING METHOD OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190378856
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a first etch stop pattern on a lower structure including a first region and a second region to expose the second region, stacking a plurality of stack structures on the lower structure to overlap the second region and the first etch stop pattern, forming a stepped stack structure by etching the plurality of stack structures to expose an end portion of the first etch stop pattern, forming a slit passing through the stepped stack structure and the first etch stop pattern, and replacing sacrificial layers of the plurality of stack structures and the first etch stop pattern with conductive patterns through the slit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: In Su PARK, Ki Jun YUN, Ki Hong LEE
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING LIQUID LEVEL OF LIQUID STORAGE TANKS FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190376830
    Abstract: A device for monitoring a liquid level of a liquid storage tank for a vehicle is capable of improving sensing sensitivity of a liquid level sensor by employing a structure capable of amplifying an electromotive force, which is generated by an electrode, at an electromotive force amplification layer including a carbon micro coil (CMC) and accurately sensing a frozen state of a liquid to perform a heating function so as to resolve the frozen state of the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Hyeok Chang, Ki Hong Lee, Young Sun Seo
  • FRONT ACTIVE SPOILER APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190375469
    Abstract: A front active spoiler apparatus for a vehicle may include a spoiler housing fixed to a front end module and having a duct protruding forwards and configured to guide air flow; a spoiler lip configured to operate to open or close the duct; an actuator configured to connect the spoiler housing and the spoiler lip to operate the spoiler lip; and a controller configured to control the operation of the actuator using vehicle speed information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Young YOON, Hyun Kyung KIM, Seung Hyeok CHANG, Ki Hong LEE, Dong Eun CHA
  • Shatter-proof glass coating composition, tempered shatter-proof glass using it and method for manufacturing tempered shatter-proof glass
    Patent number: 10494543
    Abstract: Disclosed are a coating composition applied on a tempered glass, the tempered glass preventing shattering when impacts are applied, and a manufacturing method thereof. The coating composition comprises a caprolactone-modified acryl resin, an acryl polyol, a polyurethane resin and the like, such that the tempered glass has improved strength and the ceramic part can be removed from a conventional tempered glass. Further provided is a vehicle product such as a vehicle glass component, such that passengers in the vehicle can be protected from the shattering of the broken tempered glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Noroo Bee Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Ki Hong Lee, Jong Min Park, Tae Soo Jung, Bock Ceol Lee, Keon Soo Jin, Jae Beom Ahn, Young Seok Kim, Yong Chul Lee