Patents by Inventor Kwang-Seok Kim

Kwang-Seok 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).

  • Patent number: 9437654
    Abstract: Magnetic memory devices may include a substrate, a circuit device on the substrate, a plurality of lower electrodes electrically connected to the circuit device, a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) structure commonly provided on the plurality of the lower electrodes, and a plurality of upper electrodes on the MTJ structure. The MTJ structure may include a plurality of magnetic material patterns and a plurality of insulation material patterns separating the magnetic material patterns from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-Chul Lee, Kwang-Seok Kim, Kee-Won Kim, Young-Man Jang, Ung-Hwan Pi
  • Publication number: 20160226139
    Abstract: A system and a method are provided that are capable of providing map data for supporting a variety of user network environments and selecting data zones freely. A navigation terminal includes a reception unit adapted to receive a file in which map data of a specific zone is stored, from a map provision server; and an execution unit adapted to execute a navigation function on the specific zone using the file. The file is produced by an individual unit with respect to each of geographic areas divided by a mesh unit having a variable size. The size of the mesh unit is decided according to the amount of information included in the geographic area such that the file has an equalized size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Jong Won Yu, Duk Soo Kwon, Kwang Seok Kim, Dong Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 9360160
    Abstract: Provided are an LNG storage container with an inner shell, which is capable of efficiently storing LNG or pressurized LNG (PLNG) pressurized at a predetermined pressure and supplying the LNG or PLNG to a consumption place, and capable of reducing manufacturing costs by minimizing the use of a metal having excellent low temperature characteristic, and a method for manufacturing the same. The LNG storage container includes: an inner shell configured to store LNG inside; an outer shell configured to enclose the outside of the inner shell such that a space is formed between the inner shell and the outer shell; a support installed in the space between the inner shell and the outer shell to support the inner shell and the outer shell; and a heat insulation layer part installed in the space between the inner shell and the outer shell and configured to reduce a heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Tai Kim, Joong Kyoo Kang, Jung Han Lee, Seong Woo Park, Young Bin Kwon, Jung Sub Shin, Kwang Seok Kim, Haeng Sung Heo
  • Publication number: 20160093669
    Abstract: Magnetic memory devices may include a substrate, a circuit device on the substrate, a plurality of lower electrodes electrically connected to the circuit device, a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) structure commonly provided on the plurality of the lower electrodes, and a plurality of upper electrodes on the MTJ structure. The MTJ structure may include a plurality of magnetic material patterns and a plurality of insulation material patterns separating the magnetic material patterns from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Sung-Chul LEE, Kwang-Seok KIM, Kee-Won KIM, Young-Man JANG, Ung-Hwan PI
  • Patent number: 9291172
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating pulsatile flows includes a liquid vessel capable of containing a liquid, a plurality of revolving mechanisms associated with each other, and a microchannel supplied with a liquid from the liquid vessel. As the plurality of revolving mechanisms rotate, a periodically changing pressure difference occurs between the liquid vessel and the microchannel, thereby implementing a pulsatile flow having a wave functional form in the microchannel. By applying the hydraulic head difference and controlling revolution of the revolving mechanisms based on Fourier cosine series, a minute and precise pulsatile flow of a wave functional form may be implemented by means of simple configuration and fabrication, which may not easily obtained by a conventional pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Myung-Suk Chun, Kwang Seok Kim, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Young Tae Byun
  • Publication number: 20160079518
    Abstract: Provided is a magnetic memory device. The magnetic memory device includes a first magnetization layer, a tunnel barrier disposed on the first magnetization layer, a second magnetization layer disposed on the tunnel barrier, and a spin current assisting layer disposed on at least a portion of a sidewall of the second magnetization layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Ung-hwan PI, Kwang-seok KIM, Kee-won KIM, Sung-chul LEE, Young-man JANG
  • Patent number: 9236105
    Abstract: Magnetic memory devices include a magnetoresistive cell including a free layer having a variable magnetization direction and a pinned layer having a fixed magnetization direction, a bit line on the magnetoresistive cell and including a spin Hall effect material layer exhibiting a spin Hall effect and contacting the free layer; and a lower electrode under the magnetoresistive cell. A voltage is applied between the bit line and the lower electrode so that current passes through the magnetoresistive cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electornics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ung-hwan Pi, Kwang-seok Kim, Kee-won Kim, Sung-chul Lee, Young-man Jang
  • Patent number: 9230623
    Abstract: Magnetic memory devices, and methods of operating the same, include a magnetoresistive element including a free layer, a pinned layer, and a separation layer between the free layer and the pinned layer. The devices, and methods, further include a first conductive line connected to the free layer and configured to apply a Rashba field to, or induce the Rashba field in, the free layer, and a second conductive line spaced apart from the free layer and configured to apply an external magnetic field to the free layer. A magnetization direction of the free layer is switchable by application of the Rashba field and the external magnetic field to the free layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang-seok Kim, Ung-hwan Pi, Kee-won Kim, Sung-chul Lee, Young-man Jang
  • Publication number: 20150357558
    Abstract: Magnetic structures, methods of forming the same, and memory devices including a magnetic structure, include a magnetic layer, and a stress-inducing layer on a first surface of the magnetic layer, a non-magnetic layer on a second surface of the magnetic layer. The stress-inducing layer is configured to induce a compressive stress in the magnetic layer. The magnetic layer has a lattice structure compressively strained due to the stress-inducing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Kwang-seok KIM, Sung-chul LEE
  • Patent number: 9058871
    Abstract: The resistive random access memory (ReRAM) device includes a first amplifier configured to amplify a sensing current corresponding to data sensed in a memory cell, and a second amplifier configured to store the sensing current amplified by the first amplifier, and amplify electric charges when storing the amplified sensing current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: SK HYNIX INC.
    Inventor: Kwang Seok Kim
  • Publication number: 20140357517
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition for radiation exposure diagnosis including an agent for measuring an expression level of an insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-5 (IGFBP-5) gene at an mRNA or the protein and a kit for radiation exposure diagnosis. Methods of diagnosing radiation exposure as well as methods for screening an agent for enhancing radiation sensitivity or for radiation protection are disclosed. Also provided are compositions for enhancing radiation sensitivity and/or radiation protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences
    Inventors: Kwang Seok Kim, Sang Woo Bae, Kyu Jin Choi, Eun Sook Kim
  • Publication number: 20140339660
    Abstract: Provided are magnetoresistive elements, memory devices including the same, and an operation methods thereof. A magnetoresistive element may include a free layer, and the free layer may include a plurality of regions (layers) having different properties. The free layer may include a plurality of regions (layers) having different Curie temperatures. The Curie temperature of the free layer may change regionally or gradually away from the pinned layer. The free layer may include a first region having ferromagnetic characteristics at a first temperature and a second region having paramagnetic characteristics at the first temperature. The first region and the second region both may have ferromagnetic characteristics at a second temperature lower than the first temperature. The effective thickness of the free layer may change with temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Sung-chul LEE, Kwang-seok KIM, Kee-won KIM, Young-man JANG, Ung-hwan PI
  • Patent number: 8864376
    Abstract: A temperature sensing circuit includes a signal generation unit including a delay line and generating a source signal with a pulse width corresponding to a delay value of the delay line, a pulse width expansion unit configured to generate a comparison signal by expanding a pulse width of the source signal, and a change detection unit configured to sense a temperature change using a difference between the pulse widths of the comparison signal and a reference signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignees: Hynix Semiconductor Inc., Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Yonsei University
    Inventors: Kwang-Seok Kim, Seong-Ook Jung, Seung-Han Woo, Kyung-Ho Ryu, Dong-Hoon Jung
  • Patent number: 8848432
    Abstract: Magnetoresistive elements, and memory devices including the same, include a free layer having a changeable magnetization direction, a pinned layer facing the free layer and having a fixed magnetization direction, and an auxiliary element on a surface of the pinned layer. The auxiliary element has a width smaller than a width of the pinned layer, and a magnetization direction fixed to a direction the same as a direction of the fixed magnetization direction of the pinned layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-chul Lee, Kwang-seok Kim, Kee-won Kim, Young-man Jang, Ung-hwan Pi
  • Patent number: 8847692
    Abstract: Oscillators and method of operating the same are provided, the oscillators include a magnetic layer, and a magnetization fixing element configured to fix a magnetization direction of the magnetic layer. The oscillators generate a signal by using precession of a magnetic moment of the magnetic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ung-hwan Pi, Sun-ae Seo, Kee-won Kim, In-jun Hwang, Kwang-seok Kim, Sung-chul Lee
  • Publication number: 20140269036
    Abstract: Magnetic memory devices include a magnetoresistive cell including a free layer having a variable magnetization direction and a pinned layer having a fixed magnetization direction, a bit line on the magnetoresistive cell and including a spin Hall effect material layer exhibiting a spin Hall effect and contacting the free layer; and a lower electrode under the magnetoresistive cell. A voltage is applied between the bit line and the lower electrode so that current passes through the magnetoresistive cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ung-hwan PI, Kwang-seok KIM, Kee-won KIM, Sung-chul LEE, Young-man JANG
  • Patent number: 8836057
    Abstract: Magnetoresistive elements, and memory devices including the same, include a pinned layer having a fixed magnetization direction, a free layer corresponding to the pinned layer, and a protruding element protruding from the free layer and having a changeable magnetization direction. The free layer has a changeable magnetization direction. The protruding element is shaped in the form of a tube. The protruding element includes a first protruding portion and a second protruding portion protruding from ends of the free layer facing in different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-chul Lee, Ung-hwan Pi, Kwang-seok Kim, Kee-won Kim, Young-man Jang
  • Publication number: 20140252519
    Abstract: Magnetoresistive structures, magnetic random-access memory devices including the same, and methods of manufacturing the magnetoresistive structure, include a first magnetic layer having a magnetization direction that is fixed, a second magnetic layer corresponding to the first magnetic layer, wherein a magnetization direction of the second magnetic layer is changeable, and a magnetoresistance (MR) enhancing layer and an intermediate layer both between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Kee-won KIM, Kwang-seok KIM, Sung-chul LEE, Young-man JANG, Ung-hwan PI
  • Patent number: 8830768
    Abstract: A data sensing circuit includes: a current source configured to supply a reference current to an output line; a switching precharging unit configured to couple an input line with the output line during a precharge operation of the input line; and a current sinking unit configured to sink a current from the output line in response to a voltage level of the input line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: SK Hynix Inc.
    Inventor: Kwang-Seok Kim
  • Patent number: 8826323
    Abstract: A method for switching between minor channels for digital televisions is disclosed. The method includes determining whether a minor channel is in a non-signal state, analyzing information of a major channel, to which the minor channel in the non-signal state pertains, if the minor channel is in the non-signal state, followed by obtaining information of minor channels pertaining to the major channel, and selecting other minor channels excluding the minor channel in the non-signal state based on an analysis of the information of the minor channels to sequentially determine whether the selected minor channels are in a signal state, followed by switching from the minor channel in the non-signal state to a minor channel in the signal state if a minor channel in the signal state is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Maple Vision Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Kwang Seok Kim