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).

  • Patent number: 9886059
    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: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Youp Seok, Byoung-Uk Yoon, Min-Sung Lee
  • Patent number: 9874901
    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: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Youp Seok, Byoung-Uk Yoon, Min-Sung Lee
  • Patent number: 9872408
    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: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    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: 20170373431
    Abstract: An apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a first circuit board; a first connector provided on one face of the first circuit board; a second circuit board disposed on the one face of the first circuit board, and electrically connected to the first circuit board; a second connector provided on one face of the second circuit board, and engaged with the first connector to electrically connect the second circuit board to the first circuit board; a sealing member disposed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board to seal a space between the first connector and the second connector; and a coupling member coupling the first circuit board and the second circuit board to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Yong-Seok LEE, Dae-Young NOH, Chan-Keun SONG, Min-Sung LEE, Min-Su JUNG, Sung-Joo CHO, Young-Sik CHOI, Jin-Young PARK, Min-Woo YOO, Byoung-Uk YOON, Jong-Chul CHOI
  • Publication number: 20170346320
    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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Uy Hyeon Jeong, Seung Ho Lee, Sang In Baek, Min Sung Lee, Hyung Geun Lee, Min Woo Yoo
  • Publication number: 20170256880
    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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Young-Sik CHOI, Jong-Min Choi, Woong-Chan Kim, Dae-Hyeong Park, Sung-Gun Cho, Min-Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20170237152
    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 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    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
  • Patent number: 9730509
    Abstract: A strap uniting device for a wearable device is provided. The strap uniting device includes a base, at least one guide protruded from the base, and at least one catching part protruded from the base, and constructed different from the at least one guide, and arranged parallel with the at least one guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Sung Lee, Hee-Cheul Moon
  • Publication number: 20170205927
    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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Min Sung LEE, Min Sik KIM, Song Hee JUNG, Seung Jun HYUN, Moo Young KIM, Byoung Uk YOON, Ki Huk LEE
  • Patent number: 9692170
    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: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    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: 20170149940
    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: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    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: 9639119
    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: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Youp Seok, Byoung-Uk Yoon, Min-Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20170108897
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    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
  • Publication number: 20170099742
    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: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    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: 20170090512
    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: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Sang-Youp SEOK, Byoung-Uk YOON, Min-Sung LEE
  • Publication number: 20170083046
    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: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Sang-Youp SEOK, Byoung-Uk YOON, Min-Sung LEE
  • Patent number: 9578149
    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 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    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: 20160336678
    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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Young-Sik CHOI, Jong-Min Choi, Woong-Chan Kim, Dae-Hyeong Park, Sung-Gun Cho, Min-Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20160245768
    Abstract: An electronic device may include: a housing having an interior space within the housing; at least one electronic component that is included within the housing; an opening that extends through the housing in a first direction and fluidically communicates with the interior space; and a fluid detecting device that is positioned within the housing, is mounted adjacent to the opening, and detects a contact of a fluid. The fluid detecting device may include: a first member that includes a material or a circuit on a surface thereof, which reacts due to its contact with the fluid; and a second member that encloses a portion of the first member to hinder the fluid from coming into contact with the material or the circuit when the fluid flows in the first direction, but to allow the fluid to come into contact with the material or the circuit when the fluid flows in at least one direction, which is different from the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Min-Chang SHIM, Ju-Ho YI, Uy-Hyeon JEONG, Hyun-Mi CHEONG, Jae-Shik KIM, Min-Sung LEE, Byung-Gun JANG, Jea-Moon JUNG
  • Publication number: 20160233037
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic device comprises a key button that can be assembled to keep the key button in place in the housing of the electronic device and functional without having to completely assemble the housing of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Min-Sung LEE, Sang-In BAEK, Hee-Cheul MOON, Na-Young CHU, Kwon-Ho SON