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).

  • Publication number: 20170133798
    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: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Paul Yuan, Joshua J. Pong, Joseph Tang
  • Publication number: 20170125958
    Abstract: Cable assemblies, systems, and methods for making the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Unhyi Yang, Robert V. Weber, Sean Thomas McIntosh, Colin J. Abraham
  • Publication number: 20170123973
    Abstract: A data storage device includes a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory units; and a controller suitable for acquiring a temperature information for a current temperature, and for selectively adding a position information of a memory unit to a management list according to the temperature information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Min Chul KIM
  • Publication number: 20170125127
    Abstract: A memory system may include a semiconductor memory device including a plurality of memory blocks, and a controller for controlling the semiconductor memory device to perform a general operation on a selected memory block among the plurality of memory blocks. When the selected memory block is determined as fail based on a result of a status check operation performed during the general operation, the controller performs a verify operation of determining whether the selected memory block is a fake bad block or a real bad block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Min Chul KIM
  • Patent number: 9619861
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving quality of an enlarged image are provided. The apparatus includes first and second image input units for outputting first and second images which are obtained by capturing the same subject at different positions spaced apart by a predetermined gap, a first image processor for converting a resolution of the first image to a preview resolution, a display for displaying the first image from the first image processor, a second image processor for, when an area to be enlarged in the displayed first image is selected, cropping an area corresponding to the selected area from the second image, and a controller for controlling the display to display the cropped area on the first image in an overlaying manner. Consequently, a user may view a high-magnification image cropped from a high-definition image and an original image together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jin-Hee Na, Min-Chul Kim, Jae-Sik Sohn, Young-Kwon Yoon
  • Patent number: 9598288
    Abstract: Method for preparing zinc-histidine self-assembly biomimetic complex activating reaction to convert carbon dioxide into bicarbonate ion, zinc-histidine self-assembly biomimetic complex by preparation method, and method for reducing carbon dioxide using zinc-histidine self-assembly biomimetic complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION YONSEI UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Sang-Yup Lee, Min-Chul Kim, Yu-Kyoung Lee, Sunhyung Kim, Jinyoung Kwak, Youngjoon Lim, Sangwoo Park
  • Patent number: 9581319
    Abstract: The present invention provides an LED bulb using heat dissipating LED driver capable of reducing heat influence by disposing an electrolytic capacitor in an output part at a low temperature region through disposing a section receiving an external power close to a light generating module and disposing a section controlling a light emitting diode dose to a power source base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: R.F. TECH CO., LTD
    Inventors: Won Kim, Min-Chul Kim, Min-Wook Kwon, Jun-Young Ko, Kyoung-Min Park, Jung-Hoon Kim
  • Publication number: 20170054250
    Abstract: A cable connector and methods for the assembly thereof are disclosed. The cable connector eliminates potential for short events during plug insertion, provides good contact resistance, and can support high speed data transactions. The cable connector further includes a rotating lock design that provides a secure connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Paul Z. Yuan, Xuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20170053791
    Abstract: An arc lamp includes an arc tube configured to receive a reaction gas therein, and an anode and a cathode disposed opposite one another within the arc tube and configured to generate an electrical arc. The anode includes an anode head portion extending inwardly from an end portion of the arc tube, and an anode tip portion bonded to the anode head portion and comprising a trench extending in a top surface along a peripheral region of the anode tip portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Gon-Su Kang, Sung-Ho KANG, Min-Chul KIM, Sun-Ho RYU, Kwang-jun LEE, Yong-Hun LEE, Ju-Hong LEE, Sun-Hong CHOI, Sang-Cheol HA
  • Publication number: 20170048581
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method for generating video content in the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a memory; a camera; and a processor configured to generate additional information based on user interaction information obtained while an image is obtained through the camera, encode the image as video data, and store a video file including the video data and the additional information in the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Min Chul KIM, Jae Sik Sohn, Ba Do Lee, Ji Yoon Park, Jung Eun Lee
  • Publication number: 20170032778
    Abstract: A method, system, and a computer-readable recording medium for improving a set of at least one semantic unit are provided. According to the present invention, a set of at least one semantic unit may be improved by using a phonetic sound or text.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventor: Min Chul KIM
  • Patent number: 9548577
    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: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Steve McClure, Joshua Banko, Greg Springer, Min Chul Kim, Joshua Funamura
  • Patent number: 9547639
    Abstract: A typing error correction method and a device implementing the same method are provided. A correction method includes the following: every time when a user inputs characters, a correlation between the newly input characters and the character substrings of the already input words having the same length as the newly input characters is calculated; in case the correlation exceeds a predetermined value, such character substring of already input word is registered in a correction candidate list; in case there is only one correction candidate in the list, the candidate substring in the list is replaced by the newly input characters according to correction command; in case there are more than one correction candidates in the list, a user's move command is input for selection, and the selected candidate substring is replaced by the newly input characters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Keukey Inc.
    Inventor: Min Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 9537263
    Abstract: Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. A first plurality of contacts may be formed on a top surface of the tongue. A first ground pad may be located on a top surface of tongue, and a shield may be formed around the tongue. The connector insert may include a housing and a conductive shield around the housing behind a leading edge of the connector insert. A front edge of the shield may be folded into an opening at the leading edge. In other examples, the receptacle shield may include one or more fingers. These fingers may contact the connector insert shield to form a ground path. One or more of these fingers may engage openings in the insert shield to provide a retention force between the connector insert and receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Mahmoud R. Amini, Nathan N. Ng, Min Chul Kim, Colin Abraham
  • Patent number: 9515439
    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: March 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan N. Ng, Zheng Gao, Mahmoud R. Amini, Min Chul Kim, Colin J. Abraham
  • Patent number: D772337
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Seung Wook Jeong
  • Patent number: D778984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Kyu Kim, Min Chul Kim, Seung Wook Jeong
  • Patent number: D780839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Kyu Kim, Min Chul Kim, Seung Wook Jeong
  • Patent number: D780841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Kyu Kim, Min Chul Kim, Seung Wook Jeong
  • Patent number: D781955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Seung Wook Jeong, Tae Kung Park