Patents by Inventor Min-Sung LEE

Min-Sung LEE 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: 20200092408
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a transparent front glass cover including a planar portion that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a planar rear glass cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a metal bezel that surrounds a space formed by the front glass cover and the rear glass cover, and a flexible display device that is embedded in the space and exposed through the front glass cover. The front cover includes a left bent portion and a right bent portion on the left and right of the planar portion at the center of the front cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Hee-Cheul MOON, Sang-In BAEK, Kwon-Ho SON, Min-Sung LEE, Bong-Suk CHOI, Gyeong-Tae KIM, Jae-Il SEO, Na-Young CHU, Kyung-Pil KIM
  • Patent number: 10530912
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a transparent front glass cover including a planar portion that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a planar rear glass cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a metal bezel that surrounds a space formed by the front glass cover and the rear glass cover, and a flexible display device that is embedded in the space and exposed through the front glass cover. The front cover includes a left bent portion and a right bent portion on the left and right of the planar portion at the center of the front cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hee-Cheul Moon, Sang-In Baek, Kwon-Ho Son, Min-Sung Lee, Bong-Suk Choi, Gyeong-Tae Kim, Jae-Il Seo, Na-Young Chu, Kyung-Pil Kim
  • Publication number: 20190379216
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device comprising: a housing; a seating portion formed inside the housing such that a first external electronic device and a second external electronic device are seated thereon; at least one interface that is electrically connected to the first external electronic device and to the second external electronic device and can transmit/receive power to/from the same; and a processor electrically connected to the at least one interface, wherein the processor acquires a first remaining time to use a first battery included in the first external electronic device connected through the at least one interface; the processor acquires a second remaining time to use a second battery included in the second external electronic device connected through the at least one interface; and the processor manages power of at least one of the first battery and the second battery such that the first remaining time to use the first battery and the second remaining time to use the second battery become substa
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Yeong Gyu YOON, Min Sung LEE, Min Woo YOO, Jong Chul CHOI
  • Patent number: 10476026
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing that comprises a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface, the housing having at least one through-hole formed on the side surface, a flexible polymer layer that comprises a first part that is parallel to the first surface, a second part extending from the first part along the side surface, and a third part extending from the second part and inserted between the first part and the second surface, the polymer layer having at least one opening that passes through the second part and the third part, a plurality of display elements disposed on the flexible polymer layer, a display driving circuit, and at least one conductive line coupled to the polymer layer, extends along the second part, and is arranged around the opening, the through-hole and the opening being at least partially aligned with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Sung Lee, Min Sik Kim, Song Hee Jung, Seung Jun Hyun, Moo Young Kim, Byoung Uk Yoon, Ki Huk Lee
  • Publication number: 20190343013
    Abstract: An electronic device including a waterproof structure is provided. The electronic device includes a housing that includes a first face, a second face that faces in a direction substantially opposite to the first face, and a side surface that at least partially encloses a space between the first face and the second face, a middle plate arranged between the first face and the second face inside the housing to be substantially parallel to the first face, extending from the side surface, and including at least one opening, a printed circuit board arranged between the middle plate and the second face, a display arranged between the middle plate and the first face, and including a face directed toward the second face, and a seal member configured to hermetically seal the at least one opening of the middle plate, and arranged between the face of the display and the middle plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Jong-Min CHOI, Woong-Chan KIM, Daehyeong PARK, Sung-Gun CHO, Sung-Joo CHO, Young-Sik CHOI, Kwang-Hwan KIM, Soonwoong YANG, Min-Sung LEE, Seungjoon LEE, Yuchul CHANG
  • Patent number: 10405446
    Abstract: An electronic device including a waterproof structure is provided. The electronic device includes a housing that includes a first face, a second face that faces in a direction substantially opposite to the first face, and a side surface that at least partially encloses a space between the first face and the second face, a middle plate arranged between the first face and the second face inside the housing to be substantially parallel to the first face, extending from the side surface, and including at least one opening, a printed circuit board arranged between the middle plate and the second face, a display arranged between the middle plate and the first face, and including a face directed toward the second face, and a seal member configured to hermetically seal the at least one opening of the middle plate, and arranged between the face of the display and the middle plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Min Choi, Woong-Chan Kim, Daehyeong Park, Sung-Gun Cho, Sung-Joo Cho, Young-Sik Choi, Kwang-Hwan Kim, Soonwoong Yang, Min-Sung Lee, Seungjoon Lee, Yuchul Chang
  • Publication number: 20190267751
    Abstract: A connection device and method of manufacturing the same is provided. The connection device includes a housing including a first face, into which a plug is introduced, and a second face, that is formed to be in contact with the first face; a connection hole extending to the inside of the housing from the first face; an opening extending from the first face to the second face to partially expose the connection hole on at least the second face; and a sealing member arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the housing to surround a region where the opening is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Young-Sik CHOI, Jong-Min CHOI, Woong-Chan KIM, Dae-Hyeong PARK, Sung-Gun CHO, Min-Sung LEE
  • Publication number: 20190243415
    Abstract: A wearable device may include: a strap including a substantially polygonal opening and a buckle formed at one end thereof; a buckle part configured to fasten opposite ends of the strap to each other by binding the opposite ends of the strap; and a body configured to be coupled to the opening by being fitted into the opening or decoupled from the opening. The body may include a front surface and a rear surface, and a display having a substantially polygonal shape when viewed from the top on the front surface, and a biometric sensor disposed on the rear surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Sang-Youp SEOK, Byoung-Uk YOON, Min-Sung LEE
  • Publication number: 20190244586
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment may comprise: a display having a content display area logically divided into a plurality of areas; and a processor functionally connected to the display. The processor may be configured to: display a first content in a first area; display, in a second area, a status window for providing an indication of a status of the electronic device or an application executed in the electronic device; move the first area in a predetermined direction in response to a predetermined event; and display a second content corresponding to the status in a third area on the basis of at least the movement of the first area. In addition, various embodiments recognized through the specification are also possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Seung Jun HYUN, Seung Min CHOI, Min Sik KIM, Min Sung LEE, Song Hee JUNG, Moo Young KIM, Ki Huk LEE
  • Publication number: 20190244395
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a display displaying content and a processor operatively connected to the display. The processor is configured to obtain information about an exterior color, to extract a dominant color from a specified area in an area in which the content is displayed, and to apply a gradation effect for transitioning from the exterior color to the dominant color, to at least part of an edge area of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Seung Jun HYUN, Seung Min CHOI, Min Sik KIM, Min Sung LEE, Song Hee JUNG, Moo Young KIM, Ki Huk LEE
  • Publication number: 20190243425
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Jong-Min CHOI, Sung-Gun CHO, Woong-Chan KIM, Dae-Hyeong PARK, Sung-Joo CHO, Young-Sik CHOI, Soon-Woong YANG, Min-Sung LEE
  • Patent number: 10333245
    Abstract: A connection device and method of manufacturing the same is provided. The connection device includes a housing that includes a first face, into which a plug is introduced, and a second face that is formed to be in contact with the first face, a connection hole that extends to the inside of the housing from the first face, an opening that extends from the first face to the second face to partially expose the connection hole on at least the second face, and a sealing member that is arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the housing to surround a region where the opening is formed. When mounted on the case member of the electronic device, the sealing member may form a dustproof and waterproof structure between the inner peripheral surface of the case member and the outer peripheral surface of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Young-Sik Choi, Jong-Min Choi, Woong-Chan Kim, Dae-Hyeong Park, Sung-Gun Cho, Min-Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20190181539
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface, a touch screen display positioned inside the housing, wherein the display comprises a display panel and a touch panel that is separated from or integrated with the display panel, a conductive member (conductor) forming at least a portion of the side surface, at least one substantially transparent conductive pattern that is integrated into the display, a ground member (ground) interposed between the first surface and the second surface, a wireless communication circuit including a port electrically coupled to the conductive member, and a processor electrically coupled to the display and the wireless communication circuit. The substantially transparent conductive pattern is electrically coupled to the port of the wireless communication circuit and/or the ground member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Ki Huk LEE, Moo Young KIM, Min Sik KIM, Ho Saeng KIM, Dong Ryul SHIN, Min Sung LEE, Song Hee JUNG, Jae Bong CHUN, Seung Jun HYUN
  • Publication number: 20190171254
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed herein, including a first face oriented in a first direction, the first face formed having a curvature and disposed as to be visible from an exterior of the electronic device, a body including a second face oriented towards a second direction opposite to the first direction, the second face visible from the exterior, and a display module visible when viewing the first face, the display module including a flexible display disposed under a window, and the window including a central visible area formed in a substantially rectangular shape including first, second, third and fourth visible areas disposed adjacent to four respective edges of the central visible area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Dong Hun KIM, Jung Sik PARK, Min Sung LEE, Chung Ha KIM, Joo Ho SEO, Han Gil SONG, Seung Ah OH, So Young LEE, Jung Won LEE, Jong Chul CHOI
  • Patent number: 10310562
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Min Choi, Sung-Gun Cho, Woong-Chan Kim, Dae-Hyeong Park, Sung-Joo Cho, Young-Sik Choi, Soon-Woong Yang, Min-Sung Lee
  • Patent number: 10291045
    Abstract: An apparatus for charging a wearable electronic device includes a first power terminal and a second power terminal to which predetermined voltage values are applied, respectively and a first ground terminal and a second ground terminal. The first power terminal and the first ground terminal are arranged in a first direction with respect to a first axis. The second power terminal and the second ground terminal are arranged in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the first axis. The wearable electronic device is charged through the first power terminal and the first ground terminal when the wearable electronic device is placed on the apparatus in the first direction. The wearable electronic device is charged through the second power terminal and the second ground terminal when the wearable electronic device is placed on the apparatus in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Uy Hyeon Jeong, Seung Ho Lee, Sang In Baek, Min Sung Lee, Hyung Geun Lee, Min Woo Yoo
  • Publication number: 20190130822
    Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a device comprising: a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction; a transparent cover formed on at least a portion of the first surface of the housing; a display disposed between the transparent cover and the second surface; a sensor disposed between the display and the second surface; and a control circuit, electrically connected to the sensor, for controlling the sensor, wherein the display can comprise: a first region including a plurality of pixels capable of displaying color; and a second region aligned on at least a portion of the sensor such that light acquired from the outside of the electronic device passes through the sensor. The present invention can have various examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Songhee JUNG, Seungjun HYUN, Minsik KIM, Min-Sung LEE, Mooyoung KIM, Kihuk LEE
  • Patent number: 10261541
    Abstract: A wearable device may include: a strap including a substantially polygonal opening and a buckle formed at one end thereof; a buckle part configured to fasten opposite ends of the strap to each other by binding the opposite ends of the strap; and a body configured to be coupled to the opening by being fitted into the opening or decoupled from the opening. The body may include a front surface and a rear surface, and a display having a substantially polygonal shape when viewed from the top on the front surface, and a biometric sensor disposed on the rear surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Youp Seok, Byoung-Uk Yoon, Min-Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20190080860
    Abstract: Various embodiments relating to an electronic device including a key module are disclosed, and according to one embodiment, a portable electronic device comprises: a front glass cover defining the front surface of the electronic device; a rear cover defining the rear surface of the electronic device; a bezel surrounding a space defined by the front cover and the rear cover, the bezel being integrally formed with or separately formed from the rear cover, the bezel including a portion including an opening; a display device built in the space and including a screen area exposed through the front cover; and a plate including a plane parallel to the front cover within the space, wherein the opening penetrates from the outside of the bezel toward the space in a first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Jong-Min CHOI, Hyuk-Jae JANG, Woong-Chan KIM, Jung-Tae KIM, Dae-Hyeong PARK, Sang-Hyun YI, Jae-Ryang LEE, Jeong-Goo JEON, Sung-Gun CHO, Sung-Joo CHO, Young-Sik CHOI, Soon-Woong YANG, Min-Sung LEE
  • Patent number: 10218058
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface, a touch screen display positioned inside the housing, wherein the display comprises a display panel and a touch panel that is separated from or integrated with the display panel, a conductive member (conductor) forming at least a portion of the side surface, at least one substantially transparent conductive pattern that is integrated into the display, a ground member (ground) interposed between the first surface and the second surface, a wireless communication circuit including a port electrically coupled to the conductive member, and a processor electrically coupled to the display and the wireless communication circuit. The substantially transparent conductive pattern is electrically coupled to the port of the wireless communication circuit and/or the ground member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Ki Huk Lee, Moo Young Kim, Min Sik Kim, Ho Saeng Kim, Dong Ryul Shin, Min Sung Lee, Song Hee Jung, Jae Bong Chun, Seung Jun Hyun