Patents by Inventor Kyung-Min Kang

Kyung-Min Kang 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).

  • Publication number: 20240331785
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a peripheral circuit region and a memory cell region vertically connected with the peripheral circuit region, the peripheral circuit region including at least one first metal pad, and the memory cell region including at least one second metal pad directly connected with the at least one first metal pad. A method of programming the nonvolatile memory device incudes: receiving a programming command, data for a plurality of pages, and an address corresponding to a selected word-line; programming the data for one of the pages to an unselected word-line; reading data of a previously programmed page from the selected word-line; and programming the data for the remaining pages and the data of the previously programmed page to the selected word-line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Kyung-Min KANG, Dongku KANG, Su Chang JEON, Won-Taeck JUNG
  • Patent number: 12033707
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a peripheral circuit region and a memory cell region vertically connected with the peripheral circuit region, the peripheral circuit region including at least one first metal pad, and the memory cell region including at least one second metal pad directly connected with the at least one first metal pad. A method of programming the nonvolatile memory device incudes: receiving a programming command, data for a plurality of pages, and an address corresponding to a selected word-line; programming the data for one of the pages to an unselected word-line; reading data of a previously programmed page from the selected word-line; and programming the data for the remaining pages and the data of the previously programmed page to the selected word-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung-Min Kang, Dongku Kang, Su Chang Jeon, Won-Taeck Jung
  • Publication number: 20230253059
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a peripheral circuit region and a memory cell region vertically connected with the peripheral circuit region, the peripheral circuit region including at least one first metal pad, and the memory cell region including at least one second metal pad directly connected with the at least one first metal pad. A method of programming the nonvolatile memory device incudes: receiving a programming command, data for a plurality of pages, and an address corresponding to a selected word-line; programming the data for one of the pages to an unselected word-line; reading data of a previously programmed page from the selected word-line; and programming the data for the remaining pages and the data of the previously programmed page to the selected word-line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: KYUNG-MIN KANG, DONGKU KANG, SU CHANG JEON, WON-TAECK JUNG
  • Patent number: 11670377
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described including a page buffer to reduce a threshold voltage distribution skew of memory cells and improve programming performance. The page buffer includes a first circuit element connected to a first terminal for supplying a first bitline voltage, a second circuit element connected to a second terminal for supplying a second bitline voltage, and a latch configured to control the first and second circuit elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Won Yun, Kyung Min Kang, Dong Ku Kang
  • Patent number: 11651829
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a peripheral circuit region and a memory cell region vertically connected with the peripheral circuit region, the peripheral circuit region including at least one first metal pad, and the memory cell region including at least one second metal pad directly connected with the at least one first metal pad. A method of programming the nonvolatile memory device includes: receiving a programming command, data for a plurality of pages, and an address corresponding to a selected word-line; programming the data for one of the pages to an unselected word-line; reading data of a previously programmed page from the selected word-line; and programming the data for the remaining pages and the data of the previously programmed page to the selected word-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung-Min Kang, Dongku Kang, Su Chang Jeon, Won-Taeck Jung
  • Patent number: 11625302
    Abstract: A method of programming a nonvolatile memory device includes: receiving a programming command, data for a plurality of pages, and an address corresponding to a selected word-line; programming the data for one of the pages to an unselected word-line; reading data of a previously programmed page from the selected word-line; and programming the data for the remaining pages and the data of the previously programmed page to the selected word-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung-Min Kang, Dongku Kang, Su Chang Jeon, Won-Taeck Jung
  • Patent number: 11217327
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array including first to fourth planes, a page buffer circuit that includes first to fourth page buffer units connected with the first to fourth planes, respectively, an input/output circuit that includes a first input/output unit connected with the first to fourth page buffer units and a second input/output unit connected with the second and fourth page buffer units, and control logic that controls the input/output circuit to output first data from one of the first to fourth page buffer units through the first input/output unit in a first read mode and output second data from one of the first and third page buffer units through the first input/output unit and third data from one of the second and fourth page buffer units through the second input/output unit in a second read mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung-Min Kang, Dongku Kang, Kwang Won Kim, HyunJin Kim
  • Publication number: 20210343347
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described including a page buffer to reduce a threshold voltage distribution skew of memory cells and improve programming performance. The page buffer includes a first circuit element connected to a first terminal for supplying a first bitline voltage, a second circuit element connected to a second terminal for supplying a second bitline voltage, and a latch configured to control the first and second circuit elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Se Won Yun, Kyung Min Kang, Dong Ku Kang
  • Patent number: 11114167
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described including a page buffer to reduce a threshold voltage distribution skew of memory cells and improve programming performance. The page buffer includes a first circuit element connected to a first terminal for supplying a first bitline voltage, a second circuit element connected to a second terminal for supplying a second bitline voltage, and a latch configured to control the first and second circuit elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Won Yun, Kyung Min Kang, Dong Ku Kang
  • Patent number: 11074990
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array including first to fourth planes, a page buffer circuit that includes first to fourth page buffer units connected with the first to fourth planes, respectively, an input/output circuit that includes a first input/output unit connected with the first to fourth page buffer units and a second input/output unit connected with the second and fourth page buffer units, and control logic that controls the input/output circuit to output first data from one of the first to fourth page buffer units through the first input/output unit in a first read mode and output second data from one of the first and third page buffer units through the first input/output unit and third data from one of the second and fourth page buffer units through the second input/output unit in a second read mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung-Min Kang, Dongku Kang, Kwang Won Kim, HyunJin Kim
  • Publication number: 20210057037
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array including first to fourth planes, a page buffer circuit that includes first to fourth page buffer units connected with the first to fourth planes, respectively, an input/output circuit that includes a first input/output unit connected with the first to fourth page buffer units and a second input/output unit connected with the second and fourth page buffer units, and control logic that controls the input/output circuit to output first data from one of the first to fourth page buffer units through the first input/output unit in a first read mode and output second data from one of the first and third page buffer units through the first input/output unit and third data from one of the second and fourth page buffer units through the second input/output unit in a second read mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: KYUNG-MIN KANG, DONGKU KANG, KWANG WON KIM, HyunJin KIM
  • Publication number: 20200395090
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a peripheral circuit region and a memory cell region vertically connected with the peripheral circuit region, the peripheral circuit region including at least one first metal pad, and the memory cell region including at least one second metal pad directly connected with the at least one first metal pad. A method of programming the nonvolatile memory device includes: receiving a programming command, data for a plurality of pages, and an address corresponding to a selected word-line; programming the data for one of the pages to an unselected word-line; reading data of a previously programmed page from the selected word-line; and programming the data for the remaining pages and the data of the previously programmed page to the selected word-line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: KYUNG-MIN KANG, Dongku Kang, Su Chang Jeon, Won-Taeck Jung
  • Publication number: 20200394106
    Abstract: A method of programming a nonvolatile memory device includes: receiving a programming command, data for a plurality of pages, and an address corresponding to a selected word-line; programming the data for one of the pages to an unselected word-line; reading data of a previously programmed page from the selected word-line; and programming the data for the remaining pages and the data of the previously programmed page to the selected word-line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Kyung-Min KANG, Dongku KANG, Su Chang JEON, Won-Taeck JUNG
  • Publication number: 20200357474
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described including a page buffer to reduce a threshold voltage distribution skew of memory cells and improve programming performance. The page buffer includes a first circuit element connected to a first terminal for supplying a first bitline voltage, a second circuit element connected to a second terminal for supplying a second bitline voltage, and a latch configured to control the first and second circuit elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: SE WON YUN, KYUNG MIN KANG, DONG KU KANG
  • Publication number: 20200105362
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array including first to fourth planes, a page buffer circuit that includes first to fourth page buffer units connected with the first to fourth planes, respectively, an input/output circuit that includes a first input/output unit connected with the first to fourth page buffer units and a second input/output unit connected with the second and fourth page buffer units, and control logic that controls the input/output circuit to output first data from one of the first to fourth page buffer units through the first input/output unit in a first read mode and output second data from one of the first and third page buffer units through the first input/output unit and third data from one of the second and fourth page buffer units through the second input/output unit in a second read mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: KYUNG-MIN KANG, DONGKU KANG, KWANG WON KIM, HyunJin KIM
  • Patent number: 10497459
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array including first to fourth planes, a page buffer circuit that includes first to fourth page buffer units connected with the first to fourth planes, respectively, an input/output circuit that includes a first input/output unit connected with the first to fourth page buffer units and a second input/output unit connected with the second and fourth page buffer units, and control logic that controls the input/output circuit to output first data from one of the first to fourth page buffer units through the first input/output unit in a first read mode and output second data from one of the first and third page buffer units through the first input/output unit and third data from one of the second and fourth page buffer units through the second input/output unit in a second read mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung-Min Kang, Dongku Kang, Kwang Won Kim, HyunJin Kim
  • Publication number: 20180122496
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array including first to fourth planes, a page buffer circuit that includes first to fourth page buffer units connected with the first to fourth planes, respectively, an input/output circuit that includes a first input/output unit connected with the first to fourth page buffer units and a second input/output unit connected with the second and fourth page buffer units, and control logic that controls the input/output circuit to output first data from one of the first to fourth page buffer units through the first input/output unit in a first read mode and output second data from one of the first and third page buffer units through the first input/output unit and third data from one of the second and fourth page buffer units through the second input/output unit in a second read mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: KYUNG-MIN KANG, DONGKU KANG, KWANG WON KIM, HyunJin KIM
  • Patent number: 9804662
    Abstract: A display apparatus and a controlling method thereof are provided. The controlling method of a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment includes, in response to a power-off command being input, storing information regarding an application which is executed at the time when the power-off command is input and entering a standby mode, and in response to a user interaction being detected while the display apparatus maintains a standby mode, entering a pre-power on mode where power is applied to an element included in the display apparatus by performing kernel-level booting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyo-sung Park, Kyung-min Kang, Seung-jun Lee
  • Patent number: 9721664
    Abstract: A method of operating a memory device including a first memory block having a plurality cell strings is provided. Each of the plurality of cell strings includes a string selection transistor connected in series to a first dummy cell, a plurality of normal cells, a second dummy cell and a ground selection transistor. The method includes programming the first dummy cell, and programming the normal cells in at least one of the cell strings after the programming the first dummy cell. The normal cells are selected based on a first program command inputted to the memory device. The programming the first dummy cell is performed at least twice before the normal cells are programmed. A number of times of programming the first dummy cell is different according to a level of a voltage applied to the first dummy cell and a level of a voltage applied to the normal cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-wan Nam, Kyung-min Kang
  • Patent number: 9646703
    Abstract: A method of programming a memory system includes repetitively performing N program loops for a selected memory cell (where N is a natural number equal to or greater than two). Each of the N program loops includes a program operation and a program verify operation. At least one of the N program loops includes performing the program operation on the selected memory cell and on at least one additionally selected memory cell by applying a program voltage to at least one word line to which the selected memory cell and at least one additionally selected memory cell are connected, and performing the program verify operation on the selected memory cell by applying a program verify voltage to a selected word line to which the selected memory cell is connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-Min Kang, Dae-Han Kim