Patents by Inventor KU IN JEONG
KU IN JEONG 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).
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Publication number: 20120084787Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a resource utilization policy in a virtual environment are provided. The apparatus may increase network throughput by dynamically adjusting the resource utilization policies of a driver domain that can directly access a shared device, and a guest driver that cannot directly access the shared device. In addition, the apparatus may improve the efficiency of the use of CPU resources by appropriately adjusting the CPU occupancy rates of the driver and guest domains.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Hyun Ku Jeong, Sung-Min Lee, Sang-Bum Suh
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Patent number: 7750767Abstract: A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device is provided. The MEMS device includes: a stage which operates in a vibration mode; an axle which supports the stage and allows rotation of the stage; and a capacitive sensor which detects rotation of the stage. The capacitive sensor includes: a sensing arm which extends from the stage; driving combs which extend from the sensing arm and rotated together with the stage; fixed combs which are fixedly supported for engagement with the driving combs, the fixed combs including surfaces overlapping opposite surfaces of the driving combs in accordance with the rotation of the driving combs; and a capacitance sensing portion which detects a capacitance change of the driving combs and the fixed combs. Therefore, the MEMS device performs precise scanning by structurally preventing deformation of the stage having a light reflecting surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., LtdInventors: Hee-moon Jeong, Seok-jin Kang, Jin-woo Cho, Young-chul Ko, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Publication number: 20090130847Abstract: Provided is a method of fabricating a metal pattern so that an insulation layer between a wafer and the metal pattern can be prevented from being damaged in a planarization procedure when the metal pattern having a trench structure is fabricated on the wafer. The method includes operations of forming a first insulation layer on a surface of the wafer; selectively etching the surface of the wafer and the first insulation layer so as to form a plurality of trenches; forming a second insulation layer on a bottom and side walls of the plurality of trenches by using a thermal oxidation method; filling a metal inside the plurality of trenches; and performing planarization by removing the metal deposited outside the plurality of trenches.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyun-ku Jeong, Seok-gin Kang, Jin-ho Lee
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Patent number: 7508111Abstract: Provided are a biaxial actuator and a method of manufacturing the same.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-chul Ko, Jin-ho Lee, Jin-woo Cho, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Patent number: 7413920Abstract: A double-sided etching method using an embedded alignment mark includes: preparing a substrate having first and second alignment marks embedded in an intermediate portion thereof; etching an upper portion of the substrate so as to expose the first alignment mark from a first surface of the substrate; etching the upper portion of the substrate using the exposed first alignment mark; etching a lower portion of the substrate so as to expose the second alignment mark from a second surface of the substrate; and etching the lower portion of the substrate using the exposed second alignment mark.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-chul Ko, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Patent number: 7369298Abstract: Provided are an optical scanner including a micro-mirror having an improved a driving angle by using a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technique and a laser image projector using the same are provided. The optical scanner includes: a substrate; a mirror unit suspended over the substrate and spaced apart from the substrate by a predetermined distance; a supporter situated on the substrate and supporting both ends of the mirror unit so that the mirror unit is suspended over the substrate; a supporting axis connected between both ends of the mirror unit and the supporter so that the mirror unit can be rotatably supported by the supporter; a plurality of movable comb electrodes vertically formed on both sides of the mirror unit; and a plurality of static comb electrodes vertically formed on the substrate in such a way that the static comb electrodes alternate with the movable comb electrodes, wherein the static comb electrode is a two-layer structured electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-ho Lee, Young-chul Ko, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Publication number: 20080100898Abstract: An electromagnetic micro-actuator is provided that includes a stage rotatably formed on a surface of a substrate; first and second torsion springs respectively connected to opposite sides of the stage in a rotation axis direction; a fixed frame that supports the first and second torsion springs and surrounds the stage; a driving coil wound to a predetermined depth in an upper surface of the stage; a mirror unit formed on a side of the driving coil that is in the stage; and first and second permanent magnets respectively formed on opposite sides of the fixed frame so as to face each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTDInventors: Seok-jin KANG, Hyun-ku JEONG, Seok-whan CHUNG
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Publication number: 20080090372Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coil for a micro-actuator. The method of manufacturing a coil for a micro-actuator includes preparing a substrate, forming a plurality of trenches for forming a coil on the substrate, covering portions on the substrate with a masking layer except for the plurality of trenches, electroplating the plurality of trenches with a conductive material, and forming a passivation layer on the substrate. Consistent with the method, variations in sections of a coil can be reduced by minimizing bending and warping of a wafer, and therefore a driving current applied to a coil and power consumption can be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyun-ku Jeong, Seok-jin Kang, Seok-whan Chung
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Patent number: 7348535Abstract: A metal line structure of an optical scanner and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The metal line structure of the optical scanner includes: a glass substrate having a metal line region etched to a predetermined depth; a metal line formed in the metal line region; a diffusion barrier layer that is formed on the glass substrate and covers the metal line; and an optical scanner structure combined with the glass substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyun-ku Jeong, Won-joo Kim, Young-chul Ko
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Publication number: 20080007376Abstract: A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device is provided. The MEMS device includes: a stage which operates in a vibration mode; an axle which supports the stage and allows rotation of the stage; and a capacitive sensor which detects rotation of the stage. The capacitive sensor includes: a sensing arm which extends from the stage; driving combs which extend from the sensing arm and rotated together with the stage; fixed combs which are fixedly supported for engagement with the driving combs, the fixed combs including surfaces overlapping opposite surfaces of the driving combs in accordance with the rotation of the driving combs; and a capacitance sensing portion which detects a capacitance change of the driving combs and the fixed combs. Therefore, the MEMS device performs precise scanning by structurally preventing deformation of the stage having a light reflecting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., LTD.Inventors: Hee-moon Jeong, Seok-jin Kang, Jin-woo Cho, Young-chul KO, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Publication number: 20070284964Abstract: A micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) device and a method of forming comb electrodes of the MEMS device are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seok-whan Chung, Seok-jin Kang, Hyung Choi, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Publication number: 20070268543Abstract: A mirror structure and an optical scanner having the same which may achieve a high resolution since dynamic deformation is small while having a large driving angle. A plurality of vertical ribs are formed in a rear of the mirror of a scanner that reflects light, and are vertical to a torsional axis which is a center of vibration of the mirror. A horizontal rib is spaced apart from the torsional axis by a predetermined distance, and vertical to the vertical ribs. Optimum design parameters such as a size of the mirror, a moment of inertia, a driving angle, and dynamic deformation which are relevant to each other may be derived. Accordingly, the mirror may rotate at high speed and emit an image signal to a precise location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Jin Woo Cho, Jin Ho Lee, Seok Jin Kang, Hyun Ku Jeong, Seok Whan Chung, Young Chul Ko
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Patent number: 7257286Abstract: A dual comb electrode structure with spacing for increasing a driving angle of a micro mirror provided by MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical system) structure and a microscanner adopting the same are provided. The dual comb electrode structure includes: a mirror unit for reflecting light; a plurality of movable comb electrodes protruded in both sides of the mirror unit; and a plurality of upper and lower static comb electrodes formed above and below the movable comb electrode so as to be alternated with the plurality of movable comb electrodes formed in both sides of the mirror unit, wherein a spacing between the upper static comb electrode and the movable comb electrode is different from a spacing between the lower static comb electrode and the movable comb electrode.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-chul Ko, Jin-woo Cho, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Publication number: 20070128757Abstract: A method of forming comb electrodes using self alignment etching is provided. A method of forming a stationary comb electrode and a movable comb electrode in first and second silicon layers of a SOI (Silicon-on-Insulator) substrate, respectively, using etching. The method involves sequentially etching the first silicon layer, the insulating layer, and the second silicon layer using an alignment mark formed in the first silicon layer. According to the method, the stationary comb electrode and the movable comb electrode are self-aligned for etching by patterning the first silicon layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Young-chul Ko, Hyun-ku Jeong, Seok-whan Chung
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Publication number: 20070128824Abstract: A double-sided etching method using an embedded alignment mark includes: preparing a substrate having first and second alignment marks embedded in an intermediate portion thereof; etching an upper portion of the substrate so as to expose the first alignment mark from a first surface of the substrate; etching the upper portion of the substrate using the exposed first alignment mark; etching a lower portion of the substrate so as to expose the second alignment mark from a second surface of the substrate; and etching the lower portion of the substrate using the exposed second alignment mark.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Young-chul Ko, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Publication number: 20060268383Abstract: Optical scanners having a multi-layered comb electrode structure and methods to increase driving force and angle are provided. The optical scanner includes: a stage which performs a seesaw motion in a first direction; a support unit which supports the seesaw motion of the stage; and a stage driving unit including driving comb electrodes extending outward from opposite sides of the stage in the first direction and fixed comb electrodes extending from the support unit facing the driving comb electrodes such that the driving comb electrodes and the fixed comb electrodes alternate with each other. Each of the stage, the support unit, and the stage driving unit is made of a plurality of conductive layers and insulation layers between the conductive layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: Jin-woo Cho, Young-chul Ko, Jin-ho Lee, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Publication number: 20060232840Abstract: A metal line structure of an optical scanner and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The metal line structure of the optical scanner includes: a glass substrate having a metal line region etched to a predetermined depth; a metal line formed in the metal line region; a diffusion barrier layer that is formed on the glass substrate and covers the metal line; and an optical scanner structure combined with the glass substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyun-ku Jeong, Won-joo Kim, Young-chul Ko
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Publication number: 20060082250Abstract: Provided are a biaxial actuator and a method of manufacturing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-chul Ko, Jin-ho Lee, Jin-woo Cho, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Publication number: 20060023994Abstract: A dual comb electrode structure with spacing for increasing a driving angle of a micro mirror provided by MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical system) structure and a microscanner adopting the same are provided. The dual comb electrode structure includes: a mirror unit for reflecting light; a plurality of movable comb electrodes protruded in both sides of the mirror unit; and a plurality of upper and lower static comb electrodes formed above and below the movable comb electrode so as to be alternated with the plurality of movable comb electrodes formed in both sides of the mirror unit, wherein a spacing between the upper static comb electrode and the movable comb electrode is different from a spacing between the lower static comb electrode and the movable comb electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Young-chul Ko, Jin-woo Cho, Hyun-ku Jeong
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Publication number: 20060023284Abstract: Provided are an optical scanner including a micro-mirror having an improved a driving angle by using a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technique and a laser image projector using the same are provided. The optical scanner includes: a substrate; a mirror unit suspended over the substrate and spaced apart from the substrate by a predetermined distance; a supporter situated on the substrate and supporting both ends of the mirror unit so that the mirror unit is suspended over the substrate; a supporting axis connected between both ends of the mirror unit and the supporter so that the mirror unit can be rotatably supported by the supporter; a plurality of movable comb electrodes vertically formed on both sides of the mirror unit; and a plurality of static comb electrodes vertically formed on the substrate in such a way that the static comb electrodes alternate with the movable comb electrodes, wherein the static comb electrode is a two-layer structured electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-ho Lee, Young-chul Ko, Hyun-ku Jeong