Patents by Inventor Ki Min SON

Ki Min SON 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: 11955085
    Abstract: An inverter circuit, a gate driver using the same, and a display device according to an embodiment are discussed. The inverter circuit can include a first transistor connected between a high potential voltage line and a first node; a second transistor having a gate connected to the first node and turned on according to a voltage of the first node to charge a second control node to a high potential voltage of the high potential voltage line; a third transistor having a gate connected to a first control node, a first electrode connected to the first node, and a second electrode connected to the second control node; and a fourth transistor having a gate connected to the first control node, a first electrode connected to the second control node, and a second electrode connected to a low potential voltage line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seok Noh, Ki Min Son
  • Patent number: 11946541
    Abstract: A method of controlling an EOP of a powertrain may include determining, by a controller electrically connected to the EOP, whether an oil sloshing phenomenon in which it is difficult for oil to return to a space where an oil intake port of the EOP is positioned may occur while a vehicle is running; and reducing, by the controller, the revolutions per minute (RPM) of the EOP by a predetermined reduced RPM when it is determined that the oil sloshing phenomenon may occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Sik Choi, Kyung Moo Lee, Seong Min Son, Ki Bum Kim, Se Hwan Jo, Bong Uk Bae
  • Publication number: 20240105122
    Abstract: A pixel circuit comprises a first switch element comprising a first electrode to which an initialization voltage is applied, a gate electrode to which a initialization pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to a second node; a second switch element comprising a first electrode connected to a third node or a fourth node, a gate electrode to which a sensing pulse is applied, and a second electrode to which a reference voltage is applied; a third switch element comprising a first electrode to which a data voltage is applied, a gate electrode to which a scan pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to the second node; and a fourth switch element comprising a first electrode connected to the third node, a gate electrode to which a first emission control pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to the fourth node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Ki Min SON, Chang Hee KIM, Seok NOH
  • Publication number: 20240072182
    Abstract: An optical sensor includes a substrate, a photoelectric element disposed on the substrate and that includes a first electrode, an intermediate layer disposed on the first electrode, and a second electrode disposed on the intermediate layer, a barrier layer disposed on the second electrode, an insulating layer that covers the photoelectric element and the barrier layer, and a bias electrode disposed on the insulating layer and electrically connected to the second electrode. The barrier layer is spaced apart from the first electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: KI JUNE LEE, JUNG HA SON, TAE SUNG KIM, JAE IK LIM, HYUN MIN CHO
  • Patent number: 11887536
    Abstract: A pixel circuit comprises a first switch element comprising a first electrode to which an initialization voltage is applied, a gate electrode to which a initialization pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to a second node; a second switch element comprising a first electrode connected to a third node or a fourth node, a gate electrode to which a sensing pulse is applied, and a second electrode to which a reference voltage is applied; a third switch element comprising a first electrode to which a data voltage is applied, a gate electrode to which a scan pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to the second node; and a fourth switch element comprising a first electrode connected to the third node, a gate electrode to which a first emission control pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to the fourth node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Min Son, Chang Hee Kim, Seok Noh
  • Patent number: 11882742
    Abstract: A display panel and an electronic device including the same are disclosed. A circuit layer of the display panel includes at least a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor includes a first oxide semiconductor pattern, a gate electrode, a first electrode in contact with one side of the first oxide semiconductor pattern, a second electrode in contact with the other side of the first oxide semiconductor pattern, and a first-first metal pattern disposed on the substrate to overlap the first oxide semiconductor pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Min Son, Seok Noh, Ki Bok Park, Ye Won Hong
  • Publication number: 20240013720
    Abstract: A pixel circuit of a display device includes a driving element comprising a first electrode connected to a first node to which a pixel driving voltage is applied, a first gate electrode connected to a second node, a second electrode connected to a third node, and a second gate electrode connected to a fourth node, and configured to supply an electric current to a light-emitting element; a first switch element configured to be turned on according to a gate-on voltage and supply a data voltage to the second node; a first capacitor connected between the second node and the third node; a second capacitor connected between the third node and the fourth node; and a third capacitor connected between the fourth node and the first node, or between the fourth node and a power line to which the pixel driving voltage is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki Min SON, Chang Hee KIM
  • Patent number: 11854484
    Abstract: A pixel circuit and a display device including the same are disclosed. The pixel circuit of the present disclosure includes: a driving element including a first electrode connected to a first node to which a pixel driving voltage is applied, a gate electrode connected to a second node, and a second electrode connected to a third node; a first switch element configured to supply a data voltage of pixel data to a fourth node in response to a scan pulse; a second switch element configured to supply an initialization voltage to the second node in response to a first initialization pulse; a third switch element configured to supply a reference voltage lower than the initialization voltage to the third node in response to a sensing pulse; and a fourth switch element configured to supply the reference voltage to the fourth node in response to a second initialization pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Min Son, Chang Hee Kim
  • Patent number: 11830441
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a gate driver circuit configured to prevent a light-emitting element of a display device from emitting light in a sensing mode. The gate driver circuit allows a plurality of scan lines of the display device being concurrently sensed by pre-charging a node of the gate driver circuit prior starting a sensing mode. The present disclosure provides the benefit of sensing a greater number of pixels of a display in a shorter time while also ensuring that a sufficient charge is provided by the pre-charged node for a plurality of pixels of the plurality of scan lines to be sensed concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Won Son, Ki Min Son, Seok Noh
  • Patent number: 11798476
    Abstract: A pixel circuit of a display device includes a driving element comprising a first electrode connected to a first node to which a pixel driving voltage is applied, a first gate electrode connected to a second node, a second electrode connected to a third node, and a second gate electrode connected to a fourth node, and configured to supply an electric current to a light-emitting element; a first switch element configured to be turned on according to a gate-on voltage and supply a data voltage to the second node; a first capacitor connected between the second node and the third node; a second capacitor connected between the third node and the fourth node; and a third capacitor connected between the fourth node and the first node, or between the fourth node and a power line to which the pixel driving voltage is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventors: Ki Min Son, Chang Hee Kim
  • Patent number: 11798489
    Abstract: A gate driver according to an embodiment and a display device using the same are discussed. The gate driver can output a gate signal to a pixel circuit having a driving element connected between a first power line and a first node, a light-emitting element connected between the first node and a second power line, and a switching element connected between the first node and a third power line and driven by the gate signal. The gate driver includes a first circuit unit to receive a carry signal from a previous signal transmission unit to charge or discharge a first control node and a second control node, and a second circuit unit having a first buffer transistor and a second buffer transistor configured to output the gate signal based on a first clock signal and a first low potential voltage according to potentials of the first and second control nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki Won Son, Seok Noh, Ki Min Son, Seo Jun Yeom
  • Patent number: 11727878
    Abstract: A pixel circuit and a display device including the pixel circuit are discussed. The pixel circuit can include a driving element including a first electrode connected to a first node to which a pixel driving voltage is applied, a gate electrode connected to a second node, and a second electrode connected to a third node; a first switch element including a first electrode connected to the third node, a gate electrode to which a first light emission control pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to a fourth node; a second switch element including a first electrode connected to the third node, a gate electrode to which a second light emission control pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to a fifth node; and a light emitting device including an anode connected to the fifth node, and a cathode electrode to which a low potential power voltage is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki Min Son, Chang Hee Kim, Ki Bok Park
  • Patent number: 11645981
    Abstract: Disclosed are a gate driver and a display panel including the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seok Noh, Ki Min Son
  • Publication number: 20230073753
    Abstract: A pixel circuit and a display device including the pixel circuit are discussed. The pixel circuit can include a driving element including a first electrode connected to a first node to which a pixel driving voltage is applied, a gate electrode connected to a second node, and a second electrode connected to a third node; a first switch element including a first electrode connected to the third node, a gate electrode to which a first light emission control pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to a fourth node; a second switch element including a first electrode connected to the third node, a gate electrode to which a second light emission control pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to a fifth node; and a light emitting device including an anode connected to the fifth node, and a cathode electrode to which a low potential power voltage is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Min SON, Chang Hee KIM, Ki Bok PARK
  • Publication number: 20230070020
    Abstract: A pixel circuit and a display device including the same are disclosed. The pixel circuit of the present disclosure includes: a driving element including a first electrode connected to a first node to which a pixel driving voltage is applied, a gate electrode connected to a second node, and a second electrode connected to a third node; a first switch element configured to supply a data voltage of pixel data to a fourth node in response to a scan pulse; a second switch element configured to supply an initialization voltage to the second node in response to a first initialization pulse; a third switch element configured to supply a reference voltage lower than the initialization voltage to the third node in response to a sensing pulse; and a fourth switch element configured to supply the reference voltage to the fourth node in response to a second initialization pulse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Ki Min SON, Chang Hee KIM
  • Publication number: 20230071094
    Abstract: A display panel and an electronic device including the same are disclosed. A circuit layer of the display panel includes at least a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor includes a first oxide semiconductor pattern, a gate electrode, a first electrode in contact with one side of the first oxide semiconductor pattern, a second electrode in contact with the other side of the first oxide semiconductor pattern, and a first-first metal pattern disposed on the substrate to overlap the first oxide semiconductor pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Ki Min SON, Seok NOH, Ki Bok PARK, Ye Won HONG
  • Publication number: 20230029234
    Abstract: A pixel circuit comprises a first switch element comprising a first electrode to which an initialization voltage is applied, a gate electrode to which a initialization pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to a second node; a second switch element comprising a first electrode connected to a third node or a fourth node, a gate electrode to which a sensing pulse is applied, and a second electrode to which a reference voltage is applied; a third switch element comprising a first electrode to which a data voltage is applied, a gate electrode to which a scan pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to the second node; and a fourth switch element comprising a first electrode connected to the third node, a gate electrode to which a first emission control pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to the fourth node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Ki Min Son, Chang Hee Kim, Seok Noh
  • Publication number: 20230008511
    Abstract: A gate driver according to an embodiment and a display device using the same are discussed. The gate driver can output a gate signal to a pixel circuit having a driving element connected between a first power line and a first node, a light-emitting element connected between the first node and a second power line, and a switching element connected between the first node and a third power line and driven by the gate signal. The gate driver includes a first circuit unit to receive a carry signal from a previous signal transmission unit to charge or discharge a first control node and a second control node, and a second circuit unit having a first buffer transistor and a second buffer transistor configured to output the gate signal based on a first clock signal and a first low potential voltage according to potentials of the first and second control nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Won SON, Seok NOH, Ki Min SON, Seo Jun YEOM
  • Publication number: 20230008552
    Abstract: A pixel circuit and a display panel including the same are disclosed. The pixel circuit may include a driving element including a gate connected to a first node to which a data voltage is configured to be applied, a first electrode connected to a high-potential voltage line, and a second electrode connected to a second node; a first switch element connected between the second node and a third node; a second switch element connected between the second node and a fourth node; a third switch element connected between the fourth node and a reference voltage line; a first capacitor connected between the first node and the third node; and a second capacitor connected between the third node and the fourth node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang Hee KIM, Ki Min SON
  • Publication number: 20230009494
    Abstract: Disclosed are a gate driver and a display panel including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Seok NOH, Ki Min SON