Patents by Inventor Min-Chul Kim

Min-Chul 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: 10255890
    Abstract: A display controller for reducing display noise includes a memory configured to store frame data including M-lines of data, where M is an integer of at least 2; a data size controller configured to variably adjust a size of data transmitted to the display device; and a display driving circuit configured to read data corresponding to the data size from the memory and transmit the data to the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bo Young Kim, Min Chul Kim, Hong Sik Park
  • Patent number: 10229770
    Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may reduce the number of connector receptacles that are needed on an electronic device. One example may provide a unified connector and circuitry that may be capable of communicating with more than one interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: William P. Cornelius, Paul A. Baker, William O. Ferry, Min Chul Kim, Nathan N. Ng
  • Publication number: 20190065430
    Abstract: A system on chip includes a display serial interface (DSI) which includes a PHY protocol interface (PPI) used for communication between a DSI host controller and a D-PHY. The DSI host controller includes a register configured to store first indicator data indicating a PPI packetizing method and a lane distributor configured to determine a size of a symbol to be transmitted to the PPI and an order of first processing units to be included in the symbol based on the first indicator data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: MIN-CHUL KIM, SANG HEON LEE, HYO CHAN AN
  • Patent number: 10199778
    Abstract: High speed connector inserts and cables having improved heat conduction, high strength, and may be manufactured in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector insert having several paths by which heat may be removed from circuitry in the cable insert. In one example, heat may be removed from one or more circuits by forming a thermal path between a circuit and a shield of the connector insert. Another path may include one or more pads on a side of an integrated circuit board that are soldered directly to the shield. A braiding surrounding a cable may be soldered or otherwise thermally connected to the shield. Another example may provide a cable having a braiding that includes one or more types of fibers, such as aramid fibers. Another example may provide for increased manufacturability by using a wire comb and a solder bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Paul Yuan, Joshua J. Pong, Joseph Tang
  • Publication number: 20180341290
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first plate, a second plate facing away from the first plate, and a side member surrounding a space between the first plate and the second plate, a touch screen display disposed between the first plate and the second plate, a fingerprint sensor, a digitizer including a layer having a conductive pattern, and a processor. The layer includes a first portion positioned between the second plate and a second area of the touch screen display that surrounds the first area when viewed from above the first plate and a second portion continuously extending from the first portion, the second portion positioned such that the fingerprint sensor is disposed between the second portion and the touch screen display, and such that the second portion is closer to the second plate than the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Young Bae Sim, Hyun Suk Choi, DoYeong Kim, Min Chul Kim, Sang Yup Lee, Sung Yoon Jung, Jin Woo Park, Ji Woo Lee, Yeun Wook Lim
  • Patent number: 10122132
    Abstract: Structures, methods, and apparatus that provide connector receptacles that have a reduced tendency to scratch and otherwise mar connector inserts, have an aesthetically-pleasing appearance, and have an improved tactile response when inserts are inserted. Various examples reduce scratches and wear by utilizing domes, cylinders, balls, or other structures as finger contacts in a connector receptacle. Another example provides aesthetically-pleasing connector receptacle enclosures by forming receptacle enclosures using the same type of material, or material having the same or similar color or texture, as is used for enclosing the electronic device that includes the receptacle. Another example provides an aesthetically-pleasing receptacle enclosure by forming receptacle enclosures that are, in part or in whole, contiguous or formed with the housing. Another embodiment provides a connector receptacle having a housing where a portion of the housing has been removed to save space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Steve McClure, Joshua Banko, Greg Springer, Min Chul Kim, Joshua Funamura
  • Patent number: 10114789
    Abstract: A system on chip includes a display serial interface (DSI) which includes a PHY protocol interface (PPI) used for communication between a DSI host controller and a D-PHY. The DSI host controller includes a register configured to store first indicator data indicating a PPI packetizing method and a lane distributor configured to determine a size of a symbol to be transmitted to the PPI and an order of first processing units to be included in the symbol based on the first indicator data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Chul Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Hyo Chan An
  • Patent number: 10095668
    Abstract: There is provided a method for providing a text automatic response service (ARS) using a text ARS development tool. The method includes allowing a manager device to generate a menu tree by using a web-based text ARS development tool; generating a pre-defined XML document set based on the menu tree; transmitting the XML document set to a text ARS server; and allowing the text ARS server to combine texts included in one of the XML document set to transmit the texts to a user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: KT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ji-in Lim, Kyu-ho Lee, Min-chul Kim, Sang-hoon Yeo
  • Patent number: 10067104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrogel bead for detecting hydrofluoric acid and a kit comprising the same, and more particularly, to a hydrogel bead capable of detecting hydrofluoric acid using an organometallic ligand compound that reversibly changes color depending on the concentration of hydrofluoric acid when coming into contact with hydrofluoric acid, and to a kit for detecting hydrofluoric acid comprising the same. In an embodiment, a method for preparing a hydrogel bead for detecting hydrofluoric acid comprises the steps of: mixing an organic compound, which contains an aromatic functional group having at least one hydroxyl group bonded thereto, with a solution of a metal-ligand compound that bonds with the organic compound, thereby preparing a mixed solution; dropping the mixed solution onto a gelling agent; and adding coagulating agent to the mixture resulting from the dropping step to form a porous bead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION YONSEI UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Sang Yup Lee, Chaemyeong Lee, Min Chul Kim, Jin Young Kwak, Sang Woo Park, Young Jun Lim, Chang Joon Keum
  • Publication number: 20180233867
    Abstract: Connector inserts having retention features with good reliability and holding force. These connector inserts may include ground contacts that provide an insertion portion having a reduced length. These connector inserts may be reliable, have an attractive appearance, and be readily manufactured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: George Tziviskos, Paul J. Hack, Samuel W. Yuen, Nathan N. Ng, Zheng Gao, Mahmoud R. Amini, Min Chul Kim, Colin J. Abraham
  • Patent number: 10048433
    Abstract: A flat panel lighting apparatus, which makes it easy to replace a circuit board with LEDs thereon, is provided. The flat panel lighting apparatus includes a backplate, a driving unit, a light guide plate, a frame, a bracket, a circuit board, a connector and a cable connecting the driving unit and the circuit board. The frame with an opening portion is disposed at an outer periphery of the backplate and the light guide plate. The bracket is detachably coupled to the opening portion of the frame. The circuit board with light sources, is disposed in a space between the frame and the light guide plate, and is replaceable in a sliding type through the opening portion of the frame when the bracket is decoupled from the frame. The connector has a female terminal attached to the circuit board and a male terminal detachably coupled to the female terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: R.F.TECH CO., LTD
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Jung Hoon Kim, Dong Pil Choi, Min Wook Kwon, Hyun Joong Kim, Jun Jea Park, Jun Young Ko
  • Patent number: 9948042
    Abstract: Connector inserts having retention features with good reliability and holding force. These connector inserts may include ground contacts that provide an insertion portion having a reduced length. These connector inserts may be reliable, have an attractive appearance, and be readily manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan N. Ng, Zheng Gao, Mahmoud R. Amini, Min Chul Kim, Colin J. Abraham
  • Publication number: 20180090867
    Abstract: Spring-loaded contacts having an improved reliability. One example may provide spring-loaded contacts having a reduced likelihood of entanglement between a spring and a plunger. For example, a piston may be placed between a plunger and a spring. The piston may have a head portion that is wider than the diameter of the spring and located between the spring and the plunger to isolate the spring and the plunger. In these and other examples, an additional object, such as a sphere, may be placed between the plunger and spring. In another example, two additional objects, such as two spheres, may be placed between a plunger and piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, John C. DiFonzo
  • Patent number: 9923301
    Abstract: Power cables that include plug housings having an improved appearance as well as employ a halogen-free cable while providing adequate fire resistance. One example provides a power cable having cable plug with a substantially unitary body. Another example provides a power cable that is formed using halogen-free materials. To provide adequate fire protection, a strain relief formed using multiple materials is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, John C. DiFonzo, Joshua Banko, Min Chul Kim
  • Patent number: D815199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: S-Printing Solution Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyong-Hwan Kim, Naoto Fukasawa, Isogai Yoshitaka, Min-Chul Kim, Seung-Wook Jeong
  • Patent number: D816154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: S-Printing Solution Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Seung Wook Jeong, Tae Kung Park
  • Patent number: D816764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: S-Printing Solution Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Seung Wook Jeong, Tae Kung Park
  • Patent number: D816765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: S-Printing Solution Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Seung Wook Jeong, Tae Kung Park
  • Patent number: D823382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: S-Printing Solution Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Seung Wook Jeong, Tae Kung Park
  • Patent number: D839341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: HP PRINTING KOREA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Min-Chul Kim