Patents by Inventor Kim

Kim 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).

  • AIRPORT GUIDE ROBOT AND OPERATION METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20200088524
    Abstract: A guidance robot comprising: a map management module configured to store map data; a camera configured to capture an image; a communication interface configured to transmit or receive data; an imaging processor configured to process an image; a display configured to display the image processed by the imaging processor; a motor configured to generate a force to move the guidance robot; and a controller configured to control an operation of the guidance robot, wherein in respond to receiving a road guidance request signal, the controller is to control the camera, the display to display a real-time image of a region of a movement path captured by the camera while moving along a determined movement path from a current position to a destination position, based on the map data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Yongmin SHIN, Hyoungrock KIM, Kanguk KIM, Donghoon KIM
  • OPTICAL PROXIMITY SENSOR AND ASSOCIATED USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20200089326
    Abstract: A sensor, including light emitters projecting directed light beams, light detectors interleaved with the light emitters, lenses, each lens oriented relative to a respective one of the light detectors such that the light detector receives maximum intensity when light enters the lens at an angle b, whereby, for each emitter E, there exist corresponding target positions p(E, D) along the path of the light from emitter E, at which an object located at any of the target positions reflects the light projected by emitter E towards a respective one of detectors D at angle b, and a processor storing a reflection value R(E, D) for each co-activated emitter-detector pair (E, D), based on an amount of light reflected by an object located at p(E, D) and detected by detector D, and calculating a location of an object based on the reflection values and target positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Björn Thomas Eriksson, Björn Alexander Jubner, Rozita Teymourzadeh, Håkan Sven Erik Andersson, Per Carl Sture Rosengren, Xiatao Wang, Stefan Johannes Holmgren, Gunnar Martin Fröjdh, Jan Tomas Hartman, Per Oscar Sverud, Sangtaek Kim, Rasmus Dahl-Örn, Tom Richard Berglind, Karl Erik Patrik Nordström, Lars Bertil Sparf, Erik Anders Claes Rosengren, John Elis Gösta Karlsson, Remo Behdasht, Robin Kjell Åman, Joseph Shain
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SYSTEM INFORMATION ACQUISITION, BEAM FAILURE RECOVERY AND CELL RESELECTION
    Publication number: 20200092777
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. An apparatus, a method and a system for system information acquisition, beam failure recovery, and cell reselection in wireless communication system are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Anil AGIWAL, Soenghun KIM, Jaehyuk JANG
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY WITH BENT AREA
    Publication number: 20200092408
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a transparent front glass cover including a planar portion that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a planar rear glass cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a metal bezel that surrounds a space formed by the front glass cover and the rear glass cover, and a flexible display device that is embedded in the space and exposed through the front glass cover. The front cover includes a left bent portion and a right bent portion on the left and right of the planar portion at the center of the front cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Hee-Cheul MOON, Sang-In BAEK, Kwon-Ho SON, Min-Sung LEE, Bong-Suk CHOI, Gyeong-Tae KIM, Jae-Il SEO, Na-Young CHU, Kyung-Pil KIM
  • LASER BEAM SHAPING FOR FOIL-BASED METALLIZATION OF SOLAR CELLS
    Publication number: 20200091356
    Abstract: Approaches for foil-based metallization of solar cells and the resulting solar cells are described. For example, a method of fabricating a solar cell involves locating a metal foil above a plurality of alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions disposed in or above a substrate. The method also involves laser welding the metal foil to the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. The method also involves patterning the metal foil by laser ablating through at least a portion of the metal foil at regions in alignment with locations between the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. The laser welding and the patterning are performed at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Taeseok Kim, Gabriel Harley, John Wade Viatella, Perine Jaffrennou
  • ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200091544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode assembly in which a plurality of electrode units are stacked to improve product stability when manufactured and a method for manufacturing the same. In addition, the present invention is provided to include a plurality of electrode units on which electrode tabs are formed and a full length-side separator member folded in a direction in which the electrode tabs are formed and a direction opposite to the direction in which the electrode tabs are formed while stacking the plurality of electrode units to be separated from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Yu Na Jeong, Jae Han Jung, Sung Pil Yoon, Won Pyo Chae, Da Woon Jeong, Jeong Min Kim, Young San Bae
  • LIQUID DISPENSER FOR ANIMALS
    Publication number: 20200084998
    Abstract: A pet water dispenser may be configured such that water may fall or may flow along a surface. Such a pet water dispenser may include a water tank, a pump, a water supply pipe connected to the pump, and a water supply hole communicating with the water supply pipe. A water supply plate having an upper surface over which water supplied from the water supply hole flows and a plate support supporting the water supply plate to be above the water tank. The plate support may be an inclined surface or a vertical surface. When a large amount of water is pumped from the pump, water may drop directly from an edge of the water supply plate through a water guide back into the water tank. When a small amount of water is pumped, water may flow along an outer circumferential surface of the plate support to the water guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim
  • ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200091439
    Abstract: An organic light-emitting device including a predetermined host and a thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Sooghang IHN, Daun JEONG, Myungsun SIM, Hasup LEE, Eunsuk KWON, Sangmo KIM, Minsik MIN, Sangho PARK, Soonok JEON, Yeonsook CHUNG
  • AUSTENITIC STEEL HAVING EXCELLENT SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200087751
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an austenitic steel having excellent surface characteristic, and a method of manufacturing the same. Provided are an austenitic steel having excellent surface characteristic, and a method for producing the same, the austenitic steel according to an aspect of the present disclosure comprising, by weight, carbon (C): 0.6% to 1.3%, manganese (Mn): 14% to 22%, copper (Cu): 5% or less (excluding 0%), chromium (Cr): 5% or less (excluding 0%), silicon (Si): 1.0% or less (excluding 0%), aluminum (Al): 0.5% or less (excluding 0%), phosphorus (P): 0.1% or less (including 0%), sulfur (S): 0.02% or less (including 0%), a remainder of iron (Fe), and inevitable impurities, wherein a microstructure of the austenitic steel comprises, by area, 5% or less of carbide and a remaining austenite structure, and a surface defect size of the austenitic steel is 0.3 mm or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Yong-Jin KIM, Hong-Yeol OH, Sang-Deok KANG, Un-Hae LEE, Yu-Mi HA
  • LINEAR COMPRESSOR
    Publication number: 20200088181
    Abstract: Provided is a linear compressor. The linear compressor includes a piston, a cylinder, and a bearing inflow passage. The bearing inflow passage includes a first bearing inflow passage extending inward from an outer circumferential surface of the cylinder in the radial direction and a second bearing inflow passage extending from the first bearing inflow passage to an inner circumferential surface of the cylinder. The second bearing inflow passage extends from the inner circumferential surface of the cylinder in a circumferential direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Wooju JEON, Donghan KIM, Kichul CHOI
  • ELECTRONIC COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20200090864
    Abstract: An electronic component includes a multilayer capacitor, including a capacitor body, and a pair of external electrodes disposed on both ends of the capacitor body, respectively, and an interposer, including an interposer body, and a pair of external terminals disposed on both ends of the interposer body, respectively. The pair of external terminals include bonding portions disposed on a top surface of the interposer body, mounting portions disposed on a bottom surface of the interposer body, and connection portions disposed on end surfaces of the interposer to connect the bonding portions and the mounting portions to each other. The mounting portions have lengths greater than lengths of the bonding portions in a direction of connection of the pair of external terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Ho Yoon KIM, Sang Soo PARK, Woo Chul SHIN
  • INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CAVITY FORMATION WITH MULTIPLE INTERCONNECTION PADS
    Publication number: 20200091062
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for forming a cavity with various conductive pad interconnections for receiving an electronic component in an integrated circuit. One example method of fabricating an integrated circuit generally includes forming a conductive metal above a first substrate layer, forming a barrier metal above the conductive metal, disposing at least one second substrate layer above the barrier metal, forming a cavity in the at least one second substrate layer by using a laser to expose the barrier metal and the conductive metal in the cavity, and etching the conductive metal in the form of a conductive pad pattern for coupling the conductive metal to an electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Jaehyun YEON, Hong Bok WE, Chin-Kwan KIM, Kuiwon KANG
  • LYOCELL MATERIAL FOR TABACCO FILTER
    Publication number: 20200085094
    Abstract: A lyocell material for a cigarette filter and a method of manufacturing the same are disclose. The lyocell material which is biodegradable and eco-friendly can be manufactured by crimping lyocell multifilaments to obtain a crimped tow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicants: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC., KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Cheol JEONG, Woo Chul KIM, Sang Woo JIN, Burm Ho YANG, Man Seok SEO, Kyung Joon LEE, Hyun Suk CHO, Jong Yeol KIM
  • BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLY FOR SECONDARY BATTERY
    Publication number: 20200091568
    Abstract: Disclosed are a battery cell assembly for a secondary battery, the battery cell assembly for a secondary battery including at least one battery cell; a first frame disposed on one side of the at least one battery cell; and a second frame which is disposed on the other side of the at least one battery cell so as to face the first frame and which is coupled to the first frame so as to protect the edge of the at least one battery cell together with the first frame. The present invention uses a frame type cell support which retains and supports at least one battery cell without separation, thereby providing a battery cell assembly for a secondary battery, namely a sub-battery module receiving body, having improved structural stability and assembly convenience, and a secondary battery including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Tae Gu LEE, O Sung KWON, Gyu Jin CHUNG, Young Ki KIM
  • METHOD FOR ENCODING AND DECODING IMAGE AND DEVICE USING SAME
    Publication number: 20200092573
    Abstract: The method for deriving a temporal motion vector predictor according to the present invention comprises the steps of: selecting a reference picture for a current block; deciding a predictor block corresponding to a predetermined storage unit block, as a reference prediction unit for the current block, in the reference picture; and deriving the temporal motion vector predictor from motion information of the decided reference prediction unit. The present invention enhances image compression efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Joongyoung Park, Sangchul Kim, Seungwook Park, Jaehyun Lim, Yongjoon Jeon, Byeongmoon Jeon, Younghee Choi, Jaewon Sung, Jungsun Kim, Jingyeong Kim, Taeil Chung
  • NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION PROCESS
    Publication number: 20200090304
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium for monitoring a semiconductor fabrication process includes an image conversion model having an artificial neural network. The image conversion model, when executed, causes the processor to receive a first image and a second image of a semiconductor wafer. The artificial neural network is trained by inputting a dataset representing the first image and the second image, generating a conversion image of the semiconductor wafer and calibrating weights and biases of the artificial neural network to match the conversion image to the second image. A third image of the semiconductor wafer is generated based on the calibrated weights and biases of the artificial neural network. The image conversion model with the trained artificial neural network may be transmitted to another device for image conversion of low resolution images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: CHOONSIK LEEM, Taelim CHOI, Yongdeok KIM
  • MEMORY CONTROLLER, OPERATING METHOD OF THE MEMORY CONTROLLER, AND STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING THE MEMORY CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20200089618
    Abstract: A memory controller, an operating method of the memory controller, and a storage device including the memory controller are disclosed. The memory controller includes: a memory configured to store an address mapping table and a segment mapping table; and a mapping data management module configured to select at least two updated segments among a plurality of segments included in the address mapping table as page data to be stored in one page of a nonvolatile memory, wherein each of the plurality of segments includes a plurality of mapping entries representing mapping information between logical addresses and physical addresses, and wherein the segment mapping table includes physical addresses representing areas in which each of the plurality of segments is stored in the nonvolatile memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-Hoon KIM, Young-Sik Lee
  • APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING INFORMATION ABOUT AMOUNT OF POWER FOR IDENTIFYING TRANSMISSION EFFICIENCY ASSOCIATED WITH WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20200091780
    Abstract: A wireless power transmitter is provided. The wireless power transmitter includes an inverter configured to output alternating current (AC) power using direct current (DC) power, a coil configured to receive the AC power, and a control circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is configured to identify an input associated with transmitting the AC power, output the AC power at a specified frequency determined according to the input, using the inverter, transmit the AC power to an external electronic device using the coil, and, while at least partially transmitting the AC power to the external electronic device, transmit information associated with an amount of the DC power input to the inverter to output the AC power to the external electronic device, such that the external electronic device identifies transmission efficiency of the AC power using the information associated with the amount of DC power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Wooram LEE, Seho PARK, Yusu KIM, Kyungmin PARK, Juhyang LEE, Byungyeol CHOI
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING INTERPOSER SURROUNDING CIRCUIT ELEMENTS DISPOSED ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
    Publication number: 20200093040
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device includes a printed circuit board on which one or more circuit components are disposed, and an interposer surrounding at least some circuit components of the one or more circuit components and including an inner surface adjacent to the at least some circuit components and an outer surface facing away from the inner surface and having a plurality of through holes. The interposer is disposed on the printed circuit board such that one or more through holes of the plurality of through holes are electrically connected with a ground of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Hyelim YUN, Bongkyu MIN, Dohoon KIM, Taewoo KIM, Jinyong PARK, Jungje BANG, Hyeongju LEE
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING DIMENSION BASED ON 3D POINT CLOUD DATA
    Publication number: 20200090361
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for measuring a dimension based on a 3D point cloud data are provided to measure various dimensions for a target having a difficulty when the dimension of the target is measured using a measurement tool, such as a tape measure or a protractor. A method for measuring a dimension based on a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud data, includes receiving selection of a specific item from a dimension item list, acquiring 3D point cloud data for a target with respect to each continuous scene by scanning the target, setting a reference point for measuring the dimension whenever a marker displayed on a screen is selected during the scanning of the target, and calculating the dimension corresponding to the selected item, based on the 3D point cloud data, which is acquired during the scanning, and one or more reference points set during the scanning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: SAMIN E&S CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: Deok Eun KIM, Kyoung Wan KANG