Patents by Inventor Min Son

Min Son 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: 20240072182
    Abstract: An optical sensor includes a substrate, a photoelectric element disposed on the substrate and that includes a first electrode, an intermediate layer disposed on the first electrode, and a second electrode disposed on the intermediate layer, a barrier layer disposed on the second electrode, an insulating layer that covers the photoelectric element and the barrier layer, and a bias electrode disposed on the insulating layer and electrically connected to the second electrode. The barrier layer is spaced apart from the first electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: KI JUNE LEE, JUNG HA SON, TAE SUNG KIM, JAE IK LIM, HYUN MIN CHO
  • Publication number: 20240068460
    Abstract: A variable displacement swash plate type compressor control method and a variable displacement swash plate type compressor controlled thereby may include a first determination step of determining whether liquid refrigerant exists within the variable displacement swash plate type compressor; a first operation step of applying power to the field coil assembly and of not applying current to the electronic control valve, when it is determined in the first determination step S1 that the liquid refrigerant exists; a second determination step of comparing an elapsed period of time of operating in the first operation step with a predetermined reference time; and a second operation step of maintaining the power applied in the first operation step to the field coil assembly and applying current to the electronic control valve when the elapsed period of time is greater than or equal to the reference time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Hyung In Choi, Seong Gyu Gong, Young Min Kim, Eun Gi Son, Joo Young Lee, Soo Cheol Jeong
  • Publication number: 20240066984
    Abstract: An electric vehicle and a cruise control method therefore are capable of improving ride comfort by reducing a pitch caused by a road surface deceleration factor. A method of controlling a smart cruise control function includes determining a target speed of a vehicle that is traveling when a road surface deceleration factor in front of the vehicle is detected, entering the road surface deceleration factor while traveling at a constant speed corresponding to the determined target speed, and performing pitch reduction control upon entering the road surface deceleration factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Sung Jae Oh, Hui Un Son, Seok Min Jeong, Jin Kyeom Cho
  • Patent number: 11916269
    Abstract: A charging system may include a plurality of fuel cell stacks configured to receive hydrogen from a hydrogen supply unit and generate power, a plurality of charging dispensers configured to be electrically connected to a load device and configured to provide power upon connected to the load device, and a controller configured to distribute and supply the power generated by the plurality of fuel cell stacks to a charging dispenser to which the load device is connected, to compare a total available power amount of the plurality of fuel cell stacks with a total power demand amount of the charging dispenser to which the load device is connected, and to control a power generation amount of each of the plurality of fuel cell stacks according to a result of the comparing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Deuk Keun Ahn, Jae Min Son
  • Publication number: 20240062705
    Abstract: A scan driver for driving a plurality of pixels, the scan driver including: stages connected to each other through carry lines, a first stage among the stages includes: a first scan circuit configured to generate a first scan signal in response to a stage select signal, and apply the first scan signal to pixels of the same row among the plurality of pixels; and a second scan circuit electrically connected to the first scan circuit to generate a carry signal overlapping the first scan signal, and configured to provide a second scan signal to the pixels of the same row in response to the carry signal, and the carry signal is output as the stage select signal to a second stage among the stages through one of the carry lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Hai Jung IN, Sung Min Son, Jae Jin Song, Jung Woo Lee
  • Publication number: 20240055146
    Abstract: Disclosed is scattered ray-shielding underwear for radiation therapy. The scattered ray-shielding underwear for radiation therapy, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises an outer underwear formed of a first shielding material and an inner underwear formed of a second shielding material, wherein the first shielding material has a greater atomic number than the second shielding material, and thus, during radiation therapy, the outer underwear can shield scattered rays generated by high-energy radiation, and the inner underwear can shield braking radiation, and exposure of a patient to scattered rays and braking radiation can be almost completely blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Ki Chang KEUM, Seung Kwon AHN, Yong Bae KIM, Dong Min SON
  • Patent number: 11902210
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for transmitting and receiving HARQ responses in a communication system are provided. An operation method of a first terminal in a communication system includes receiving configuration information including a first information element indicating a type of a hybrid automatic repeat request-acknowledgment (HARQ-ACK) codebook from a base station and generating the HARQ-ACK codebook including a downlink (DL) HARQ information bit for downlink communication between the base station and the first terminal and a sidelink (SL) HARQ information bit for sidelink communication between the first terminal and a second terminal. The HARQ-ACK codebook is transmitted to the base station using an uplink channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hyuk Min Son, Gene Back Hahn, In Yong Jung
  • Publication number: 20240032837
    Abstract: An ADHD severity evaluation system using correlations between data gathered by VR and an ADHD-RS is provided. The ADHD severity evaluation system allows for gathering accurate data on a subject in an isolated and controlled environment by using VR, and improves the accuracy of ADHD diagnosis by measuring the severity and progression of ADHD. This can help determine an appropriate method and procedure for treating and/or relieving ADHD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicants: HIPPO T&C, INC., RESEARCH & BUSINESS FOUNDATION SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY, SAMSUNG LIFE PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Tai Myoung CHUNG, Ha Min SON, Yoo Sook JOUNG
  • Patent number: 11887536
    Abstract: A pixel circuit comprises a first switch element comprising a first electrode to which an initialization voltage is applied, a gate electrode to which a initialization pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to a second node; a second switch element comprising a first electrode connected to a third node or a fourth node, a gate electrode to which a sensing pulse is applied, and a second electrode to which a reference voltage is applied; a third switch element comprising a first electrode to which a data voltage is applied, a gate electrode to which a scan pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to the second node; and a fourth switch element comprising a first electrode connected to the third node, a gate electrode to which a first emission control pulse is applied, and a second electrode connected to the fourth node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Min Son, Chang Hee Kim, Seok Noh
  • Patent number: 11882742
    Abstract: A display panel and an electronic device including the same are disclosed. A circuit layer of the display panel includes at least a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor includes a first oxide semiconductor pattern, a gate electrode, a first electrode in contact with one side of the first oxide semiconductor pattern, a second electrode in contact with the other side of the first oxide semiconductor pattern, and a first-first metal pattern disposed on the substrate to overlap the first oxide semiconductor pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Min Son, Seok Noh, Ki Bok Park, Ye Won Hong
  • Publication number: 20240016876
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for hangover relief, comprising a noni fruit extract or a fraction thereof, and more specifically provides a noni fruit extract or a fraction thereof, which is prepared using a certain concentration of ethanol as an extraction solvent, to contain a large amount of polysaccharides having excellent hangover relieving functionality and an average molecular weight of 8 kDa to 10 kDa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicants: Cosmax NBT, Inc., Cosmax NS, Inc.
    Inventors: Ji Hwan JANG, Min Son KWEON, Su Young CHOI
  • Publication number: 20240015830
    Abstract: A method and a device may perform resource sensing and selection for one or more links in a communication system supporting a DRX operation. A method for operation of a first terminal includes configuring a first link between the first terminal and a first communication node. The method also include configuring a second link between the first terminal and a second communication node. The method further includes identifying the overlapped interval between a first on-duration interval following a first DRX configuration in the first link and a second on-duration interval following a second DRX configuration in the second link. The method additionally includes performing a reception operation in the overlapped interval on the basis of one or more DRX configurations among the first DRX configuration and the second DRX configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, WONKWANG UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR INDUSTRY-ACADEMY COOPERATION
    Inventors: Ui Hyun Hong, Gene Back Hahn, Hyuk Min Son
  • Publication number: 20240013720
    Abstract: A pixel circuit of a display device includes a driving element comprising a first electrode connected to a first node to which a pixel driving voltage is applied, a first gate electrode connected to a second node, a second electrode connected to a third node, and a second gate electrode connected to a fourth node, and configured to supply an electric current to a light-emitting element; a first switch element configured to be turned on according to a gate-on voltage and supply a data voltage to the second node; a first capacitor connected between the second node and the third node; a second capacitor connected between the third node and the fourth node; and a third capacitor connected between the fourth node and the first node, or between the fourth node and a power line to which the pixel driving voltage is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki Min SON, Chang Hee KIM
  • Publication number: 20230422217
    Abstract: A method and a device for resource sensing and selection in sidelink communication supporting a DRX operation are provided. A method for operation of a first terminal includes performing a resource sensing operation in consideration of a DRX cycle of a second terminal in which a DRX operation is performed. The method also includes performing a resource selection operation on the basis of the result of the resource sensing operation in an on-duration period within the DRX cycle. The method additionally includes performing sidelink communication with the second terminal by using transmission resources selected by means of the resource selection operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, WONKWANG UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR INDUSTRY-ACADEMY COOPERATION
    Inventors: Ui Hyun Hong, Gene Back Hahn, Hyuk Min Son
  • Publication number: 20230422216
    Abstract: A method and device for allocating resources based on inter-UE adjustment information in sidelink communication comprises receiving, from a second user-equipment, signaling #1 triggering transmission of inter-UE adjustment information, determining the type of resource to be notified to the second user-equipment, based on an information element included in the signaling #1, selecting a resource having the determined type, generating the inter-UE adjustment information comprising information indicating the selected resource, and transmitting, to the second user-equipment, signaling #2 comprising the inter-UE adjustment information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Ui Hyun Hong, Gene Back Hahn, Hyuk Min Son
  • Patent number: 11854484
    Abstract: A pixel circuit and a display device including the same are disclosed. The pixel circuit of the present disclosure includes: a driving element including a first electrode connected to a first node to which a pixel driving voltage is applied, a gate electrode connected to a second node, and a second electrode connected to a third node; a first switch element configured to supply a data voltage of pixel data to a fourth node in response to a scan pulse; a second switch element configured to supply an initialization voltage to the second node in response to a first initialization pulse; a third switch element configured to supply a reference voltage lower than the initialization voltage to the third node in response to a sensing pulse; and a fourth switch element configured to supply the reference voltage to the fourth node in response to a second initialization pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Min Son, Chang Hee Kim
  • Publication number: 20230407872
    Abstract: An oil pump is connected to an electric motor and receives driving power, and the oil pump operates normally in a forward direction at normal times regardless of whether the electric motor operates in the forward or reverse direction thereof. Therefore, according to A system for operating an oil pump for a vehicle, the oil pump, which operates in conjunction with the electric motor, is applied, which reduces costs in comparison with an electric oil pump. Furthermore, regardless of whether the electric motor operates in the forward or reverse direction, the oil pump operates normally, which normally circulates oil and stabilizes components of an oil system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Young HWANG, Joong Kyu YOO, Won Seok OH, Seong Min SON, Ki Bum KIM, Se Hwan JO, Bong Uk BAE
  • Publication number: 20230388112
    Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for providing a secure message service. The method according to some embodiments includes inquiring a public key of a counterpart user to be invited to a chat room, generating an encryption key related to the chat room using the inquired public key and a private key of a chat room opening user, and transmitting the encryption key to be delivered to a terminal of the counterpart user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG SDS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Min YEO, Ji Min Son, Da Hye Wi, Do Yeon Koo, Dae Yeoul Lee
  • Patent number: 11830441
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a gate driver circuit configured to prevent a light-emitting element of a display device from emitting light in a sensing mode. The gate driver circuit allows a plurality of scan lines of the display device being concurrently sensed by pre-charging a node of the gate driver circuit prior starting a sensing mode. The present disclosure provides the benefit of sensing a greater number of pixels of a display in a shorter time while also ensuring that a sufficient charge is provided by the pre-charged node for a plurality of pixels of the plurality of scan lines to be sensed concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Won Son, Ki Min Son, Seok Noh
  • Patent number: 11826324
    Abstract: Provided are a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating inflammatory disease, autoimmune disease, graft rejection responses, or combinations thereof, the pharmaceutical composition including a compound represented by Formula 1, or a stereoisomer, derivative, solvate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method using the pharmaceutical composition. The pharmaceutical composition and the method can be used to effectively prevent or treat inflammatory disease, autoimmune disease, graft rejection responses, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION, YONSEI UNIVERSITY, IMMUNOMET THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Jungsik Song, Beom Seok Kim, Sang Jun Ha, Ji Min Son