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 DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING LIGHT RADIATION DIRECTION
    Publication number: 20220065426
    Abstract: A lighting device configured for controlling a light radiation direction thereof, may include a housing provided with a light source; a lens unit provided in the housing, the lens unit being configured to concentrate the light generated from the light source; a length-variable unit mounted to the housing, the length-variable unit being configured so that a length thereof is changed, in a response to application of electricity thereto, in a direction in which the position of the lens unit is changed; and a controller configured to control a light radiation direction of the lens unit by setting a voltage of the electricity to be applied to the length-variable unit so that a length of the length-variable unit is changed according to a set voltage and the position of the lens unit is changed according to a change in the length of the length-variable unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jung Wook LIM, Byoung Suk AHN, Seung Sik HAN, Sung Ho PARK, Ki Hong LEE
  • INTEGRATED GUIDANCE SYSTEM OF VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220063493
    Abstract: An integrated guidance system of a vehicle, may include a sensor configured to collect vehicle information of the vehicle; a lamp configured to selectively light a point including a door or a seat in an internal space of the vehicle when emitting the light; a projector configured to display guidance information on a projection surface of the internal space of the vehicle; and a controller connected to the sensor, the lamp and the projector and configured to control whether the lamp emits the light and the lighting point according to the vehicle information, generate the guidance information for guiding a passenger of the vehicle, and provide the guidance information to the projector, and a method for controlling the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Ho PARK, Dong Eun CHA, Seung Sik HAN, Jung Wook LIM, Ki Hong LEE, Byoung Suk AHN
  • WARNING MESSAGE DELIVERY APPARATUS OF VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220063490
    Abstract: A warning message delivery apparatus of a vehicle, may deploy an emergency tripod by opening a trunk lid to deliver a warning message to a vehicle entering the rear upon the occurrence of an emergency situation, and secures visibility of the emergency tripod to reduce the accident occurrence possibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Byoung Suk AHN, Seung sik Han, Sung Ho Park, Ki Hong Lee, Jung Wook Lim
  • Safety device for heating hoses
    Patent number: 11260832
    Abstract: A safety device for heating hoses is provided to prevent overheating of a heating wire. The safety device includes a first hose that connects between a reservoir and a connector and a second hose that is fluidly connected to the first hose and allows windshield washer fluid to flow from the connector to a spray nozzle. A housing encloses the connector and a heating wire is disposed in at least one of the first and second hoses. A terminal is disposed inside the housing and is connected to the heating wire to apply electric power from a power supply unit to the heating wire. A circuit breaker is connected to the terminal and the heating wire and cuts off electric power applied to the heating wire based on a temperature condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, NIFCO KOREA Inc., DY AUTO Corporation
    Inventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Jong Min Park, Doo Hyun Kim, Ki Hong Lee, Seung Hyeok Chang, Heung Hwan Lim, Jong Wook Lee, Jong Hyun Jin, Jae Hyoung Kim
  • Warning message delivery apparatus of vehicle
    Patent number: 11242000
    Abstract: A warning message delivery apparatus of a vehicle, may deploy an emergency tripod by opening a trunk lid to deliver a warning message to a vehicle entering the rear upon the occurrence of an emergency situation, and secures visibility of the emergency tripod to reduce the accident occurrence possibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Byoung Suk Ahn, Seung Sik Han, Sung Ho Park, Ki Hong Lee, Jung Wook Lim
  • OPTICAL FIBER ILLUMINATION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220026617
    Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fiber illumination apparatus configured for ensuring high light efficiency and uniform luminosity when displaying an illumination pattern with flexible optical fibers in fiber optic lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Byoung Suk Ahn, Ki Hong Lee, Jung Wook Lim, Seung Sik Han, Ji Yeon Kim, Jin Hee Yu
  • LENS OF OPTICAL FIBER LAMP APPARATUS AND OPTICAL FIBER LAMP APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220026616
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lens of an optical fiber lamp apparatus, which allow light to be entirely collected uniformly on an optical fiber when lighting using the optical fiber to minimize a difference in brightness for each optical fiber, improving quality of lighting through the optical fiber, and an optical fiber lamp apparatus having the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, SL Corporation
    Inventors: Byoung Suk AHN, Ki Hong LEE, Jung Wook LIM, Seung Sik HAN, Ji Yeon KIM, Jin Hee YU
  • Semiconductor device and manufacturing method of the semiconductor device
    Patent number: 11233063
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Young Geun Jang, Wan Sup Shin, Ki Hong Lee, Jae Jung Lee
  • SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220013524
    Abstract: According to the disclosure, highly integrated memory cells and a semiconductor device having the same are provided. According to an embodiment, a semiconductor device comprises a plurality of memory cells vertically stacked on a base substrate, each of the plurality of memory cells includes, a bit line vertically oriented from the base substrate, a capacitor horizontally spaced apart from the bit line, an active layer horizontally oriented between the bit line and the capacitor, a word line positioned on at least one of a top surface and bottom surface of the active layer and horizontally extending in a direction crossing the active layer, and a capping layer positioned between the word line and the bit line and including, at least, a low-k material and an air gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Seung Wook RYU, Sung Hun SON, Ki Hong LEE
  • EXTERIOR CAMERA LENS CLEANING SYSTEM AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210402957
    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: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    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
  • SEQUENTIAL LIGHTING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210392731
    Abstract: Disclosed are a sequential lighting system and a control method thereof in which an aesthetic appearance is improved by implementing sequential lighting when a lighting unit for applying light to the outside of a vehicle is turned on, constituent parts implementing the sequential lighting are simplified, and costs are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Byoung Suk Ahn, Seung Sik Han, Sung Ho Park, Ki Hong Lee, Jung Wook Lim
  • Lighting apparatus for vehicles
    Patent number: 11199303
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus of vehicles may include a light source unit of emitting light; a first reflection unit of reflecting light incident from the light source unit to discharge the reflected light outside the first reflection unit; a second reflection unit rotatably provided between the light source unit and the first reflection unit to reflect light for allowing light emitted by the light source unit to move to the first reflection unit or blocking the light such that the light is not moved to the first reflection unit and reflecting the light at a position different from the first reflection unit to discharge the light outside depending on a rotational position of the second reflection unit; and a driving unit connected to the second reflection unit and configured of adjusting the rotational position of the second reflection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, SL Corporation
    Inventors: Jung Wook Lim, Byoung Suk Ahn, Ki Hong Lee, Seung Hyeok Chang, Jung Hee Seo, Ji Yeon Kim, Yoo Jin Son, Jong Young Kim, Jin Sik Nam, Dong Hyun Go, Mi Hyang Park
  • DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING WASHER FLUID IN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20210380074
    Abstract: A device for distributing washer fluid, which includes a case including one or more discharge holes, a rail part located in the case, a pipe assembly moved along the rail part and configured to discharge a washer fluid to the one or more discharge holes, a motor assembly configured to apply a driving force to allow the pipe assembly to be moved along the rail part, a hose engaged with the pipe assembly and integrally moved with the pipe assembly along the rail part, and a controller configured to control the driving force of the motor assembly in response to a cleaning request such that the pipe assembly discharges the washer fluid to a selected discharge hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Sik Han, Ki Hong Lee, Jong Wook Lee
  • DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING WASHER FLUID
    Publication number: 20210380073
    Abstract: A device for distributing washer fluid includes a cover portion into which a washer fluid is introduced, a moving shaft assembly located inside the cover portion, a motor assembly located at one end of the moving shaft assembly and configured to rotate the moving shaft assembly, one or more flow holes located in the moving shaft assembly, a plurality of distribution units located to correspond to the one or more flow holes, and a controller configured to control a rotation amount of the motor assembly which is configured to selectively discharge an washer fluid introduced into the one or more flow holes to the plurality of distribution units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Sik Han, Ki Hong Lee, Jong Wook Lee
  • EMBLEM STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20210379926
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an emblem structure in which an emblem is coupled to a part in an integral form, thereby minimizing the amount of protrusion and an image is implemented in a distorted form, and advancing the quality of a product. The emblem structure includes a base layer, an image layer disposed on an outer surface of the base layer or to be spaced apart from the outer surface, and a transparent layer deposited on the base layer to cover the image layer. The transparent layer is configured such that light is transmitted and refracted and that the light reflected by the base layer and the image layer is lost, thereby improving visual recognition of the image layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Dong Eun Cha, Jin Young Yoon, Ki Hong Lee, Hyun Kyung Kim
  • METHOD FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210375678
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming a through-hole penetrating through an alternating stack pattern and forming a gap-fill layer, wherein a sacrificial gap-fill layer of the gap-fill layer fills the through-hole. The method also includes forming a mask layer over the alternating stack pattern and over the gap-fill layer, wherein the mask layer includes a self-aligned opening overlapping the filled through-hole and overlapping a portion of an uppermost material layer of the alternating stack pattern adjacent to the filled through-hole. The method further includes forming a first contact hole through the alternating stack pattern by performing a single etch using both the mask layer and the portion of the uppermost material layer as etch barriers to remove, through the self-aligned opening, the sacrificial gap-fill layer filling the through-hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Ki-Hong YANG, Ki-Hong LEE
  • Fire detector having reset function linked with lamp and fire warning method using same
    Patent number: 11189146
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fire detector and a fire warning method. The fire detector includes: a fire sensor detecting a factor corresponding to fire; and a controller determining whether a fire has occurred, by using a sensed value of the fire sensor, and determining whether a reset event is generated, through an on/off state of the lamp. The fire warning method includes: performing, by a controller, monitoring for a fire; determining, by the controller, whether a fire has occurred; and giving a warning when it is determined that a fire has occurred, and simultaneously determining whether a reset event is generated, through an on/off state of a lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: KOREA LAND & HOUSING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ki Hong Lee
  • OPENING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE FOR AVOIDING INTERFERENCE OF DOOR HAVING CAMERA MONITORING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210355733
    Abstract: An opening system of a vehicle for avoiding interference of a door having a camera monitoring system (CMS) includes: the door in which the CMS is installed and which is slidably openable, an input device configured to receive an input request for opening the door, a processor configured to calculate a sliding opening trajectory of the door, and a controller configured to direct the CMS to be accommodated in the door when the door is opened and perform locking of the door when interference is determined as occurring in the opening trajectory of the door calculated in the processor based on surroundings information received through an image capturing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Sik Han, Jong Min Park, Ki Hong Lee
  • Sequential lighting device of lamp for vehicle
    Patent number: 11143375
    Abstract: A sequential lighting device of a lamp for a vehicle, may implement sequential lighting with one light source, reducing the cost and simplifying the structure. Furthermore, the sequential lighting is implemented by the rotation of a light guide, forming a slim lamp form, and the smooth lighting feeling is implemented, improving merchantability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Byoung Suk Ahn, Seung Sik Han, Sung Ho Park, Ki Hong Lee, Jung Wook Lim
  • Exterior camera lens cleaning system and cleaning method thereof
    Patent number: 11136001
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, SL Corporation
    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