Patents by Inventor Muyeol LEE

Muyeol 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: 11916310
    Abstract: An electronic device including an antenna is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a front surface plate, a rear surface plate, and a side surface member, a printed circuit board positioned within the housing, a first support structure, a second support structure, a patch antenna including a flexible printed circuit board disposed on one surface of the first support structure that faces the rear surface plate, a first conductive patch, and a second conductive patch disposed to be spaced apart from the first conductive patch, a conductive pattern disposed on one surface of the second support structure, and a wireless communication circuit electrically connected with the patch antenna and the conductive pattern, and the first conductive patch, the second conductive patch and the conductive pattern are fed from the wireless communication circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Muyeol Lee, Jongyeon Kim, Eunsoo Park, Woosup Lee, Sehwan Choi, Jiwoo Lee
  • Patent number: 11852736
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) including a first conductive patch and a second conductive patch, a wireless communication circuitry electrically coupled with the first conductive patch and the second conductive patch, and a processor electrically coupled with the wireless communication circuitry. The first conductive patch is fed from the wireless communication circuitry at a first point located at a first edge of the first conductive patch or a second point located at a second edge different from the first edge, and operates as an antenna radiator which receives a radio frequency (RF) signal of a specified frequency band, the second conductive patch is fed from the wireless communication circuity at a third point of the second conductive patch, and operates as an antenna radiator which transmits or receive an RF signal of a specified frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventors: Muyeol Lee, Seunghoon Kim, Jeongsik Kim, Changwoo Son, Jiwoo Lee
  • Patent number: 11722983
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a plurality of first antennas, a second antenna, and at least one processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventors: Muyeol Lee, Seunghoon Kim, Jongyeon Kim, Hyunsuk Choi
  • Publication number: 20230243916
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a foldable housing. The foldable housing includes a hinge module, a first housing, and a second housing. The first housing is connected to the hinge module and includes a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first antenna supporting a first frequency band. The second housing is connected to the hinge module and includes a third surface facing a third direction, a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a second antenna supporting the first frequency band, and is folded with the first housing with respect to the hinge module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Muyeol LEE, Byungsu LEE, Yonglak CHO, Hyunsuk CHOI
  • Publication number: 20230196607
    Abstract: A device and a method for correcting an error in position information of an external device recognized by internal circuits in an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a first camera disposed in a first region of an inner space of the housing, a position estimation device disposed in a second region, different from the first region, in the inner space, and a processor operatively connected to the first camera and the position estimation device, wherein the processor can identify a first distance between the first camera and the position estimation device, estimate the position of the external device through the position estimation device, and correct, on the basis of the estimated position of the external device and the first distance, the position of an object related to the external device in image information acquired through the first camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Muyeol LEE, Eunsoo PARK, Changwoo SON, Hyunsuk CHOI
  • Patent number: 11683584
    Abstract: An electronic device and method thereof are provided. An electronic device includes a UWB communication module configured to transmit a first ranging message, at a first transmission interval, for measuring at least one of a distance to or a direction of an external electronic device; a display; and a processor configured to display, on the display, an image of a first magnification in correspondence to the measured distance to and/or direction of the external electronic device; adjust the magnification of the image to a second magnification; and control, based on the second magnification, the UWB communication module to transmit a second ranging message, to the external electronic device, at a second transmission interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventors: Sangheon Kim, Muyeol Lee, Jiwoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20230110427
    Abstract: An electronic device including an antenna according to various embodiments comprises: a printed circuit board disposed in a first area of the electronic device; a battery disposed in a second area of the electronic device; a heat dissipation member including a thermally conductive material disposed on the upper part of the printed circuit board and the battery; a first antenna disposed in the first area on the heat dissipation member; and a second antenna disposed in the second area on the heat dissipation member, wherein the frequency bands and the dielectric constants of the first antenna and the second antenna may be configured differently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Woosup LEE, Jungsik PARK, Jungoh SUNG, Muyeol LEE, Sehwan CHOI, Sukgi HONG
  • Publication number: 20230099993
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a housing; a first camera module disposed in the housing, the first camera module including: a first camera housing; a prism disposed in the first camera housing and configured to refract light received from outside of the electronic device; and an image sensor disposed in the first camera housing and configured to obtain the light through the prism; and an antenna module configured to transmit or receive a signal, wherein at least a portion of the antenna module is disposed on the first camera module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeongsik KIM, Muyeol LEE, Eunsoo PARK, Yonglak CHO, Jiwoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20230052144
    Abstract: According to various example embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device may comprise: a sensor module; a first communication circuit supporting a first communication scheme; a low-power processor; and a processor operatively connected to the sensor module, the first communication circuit, and the low-power processor, wherein the first communication circuit transmits a request signal related to a state of the electronic device to the low-power processor on the basis of distance measurement-related information provided from the processor, receives information related to the state of the electronic device from the low-power processor in response to the request signal, and measures a distance to an external electronic device on the basis of the information related to the state of the electronic device. Other embodiments may also be possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yi YANG, Moonseok Kang, Hyunchul Kim, Muyeol Lee, Sehwan Choi, Sukgi Hong
  • Publication number: 20230010760
    Abstract: An electronic device including a detection sensor is disclosed. The electronic device may include: a housing structure including a first housing and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing in a moving direction, a flexible display supported by the first housing and the second housing, and having a size of a display area visible at a front surface of the housing structure configured to change based on relative movement by the second housing with respect to the first housing, a detection sensor including a first electrode and a second electrode disposed side by side, and a dielectric disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and configured to detect a change in the size of the display area, and a processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Muyeol LEE, Ganghyun GOO, Jinwan AN, Hyunsuk CHOI
  • Publication number: 20220393380
    Abstract: An electronic device (ED) includes a first wireless communication path configured to enable wireless communication in a first frequency band, a second wireless communication path configured to enable wireless communication in a second frequency band, and a connector structure. The first wireless communication path includes a first frequency signal processing circuit, a flexible circuit board, a second frequency signal processing circuit, and a wireless communication modem. The second wireless communication path includes an antenna part formed by segmentation of a metal bezel, and the flexible circuit board. The connector structure includes a connector plug electrically connected to the flexible circuit board disposed in the ED, and a connector socket electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed in the ED. The connector plug includes a connection pin configured to electrically connect a first plug pin disposed at a first side thereof and a second plug pin disposed at a second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Jeongsik KIM, Seunghoon KIM, Jongyeon KIM, Muyeol LEE, Hyunsuk CHOI
  • Publication number: 20220352637
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a window plate comprising a transparent region and an opaque region surrounding the transparent region, a display disposed below the transparent region of the window plate, a housing comprising a first face corresponding to a rear face of the display and a second face corresponding to a side face of the display, the housing surrounding the rear face and the side face of the display, a plurality of antennas disposed between the opaque region of the window plate and the first face of the housing, and a wireless communication module electrically coupled to the plurality of antennas and supporting ultra-wideband communication by using the plurality of antennas, wherein the plurality of antennas comprises a first antenna disposed along a first edge region corresponding to an edge of the first face of the housing, and a second antenna disposed along a second edge region corresponding to the edge of the first face of the housing and perpendicular to the first edge region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Junhee HAN, Pilwon SEO, Muyeol LEE, Inho SHIN, Jiwoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20220303368
    Abstract: An electronic device including an antenna implements a method for recognizing whether a case is attached to the electronic device by using the antenna. The electronic device is configured to attach to an electronic device cover which may include: a cover part configured to surround at least a portion of a housing of the electronic device or form at least a portion of a rear plate of the electronic device; and at least one conductive member configured to, when the electronic device is attached to the cover part, at least partially overlap at least two antennas arranged inside the electronic device and spaced apart from each other. A coupling between at least one of the at least two antennas and the at least one conductive member may be used to recognize whether the electronic device is attached to the cover part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Muyeol LEE, Jeongsik KIM, Bongsub KIM, Bowoong SEO, Hyukjin JUNG, Hyunsuk CHOI
  • Publication number: 20220132021
    Abstract: An electronic device and method thereof are provided. An electronic device includes a UWB communication module configured to transmit a first ranging message, at a first transmission interval, for measuring at least one of a distance to or a direction of an external electronic device; a display; and a processor configured to display, on the display, an image of a first magnification in correspondence to the measured distance to and/or direction of the external electronic device; adjust the magnification of the image to a second magnification; and control, based on the second magnification, the UWB communication module to transmit a second ranging message, to the external electronic device, at a second transmission interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Sangheon KIM, Muyeol LEE, Jiwoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20210400614
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a plurality of first antennas, a second antenna, and at least one processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Muyeol LEE, Seunghoon Kim, Jongyeon Kim, Hyunsuk Choi
  • Publication number: 20210356550
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) including a first conductive patch and a second conductive patch, a wireless communication circuitry electrically coupled with the first conductive patch and the second conductive patch, and a processor electrically coupled with the wireless communication circuitry. The first conductive patch is fed from the wireless communication circuitry at a first point located at a first edge of the first conductive patch or a second point located at a second edge different from the first edge, and operates as an antenna radiator which receives a radio frequency (RF) signal of a specified frequency band, the second conductive patch is fed from the wireless communication circuity at a third point of the second conductive patch, and operates as an antenna radiator which transmits or receive an RF signal of a specified frequency band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Muyeol LEE, Seunghoon KIM, Jeongsik KIM, Changwoo SON, Jiwoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20210320417
    Abstract: An electronic device including an antenna is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a front surface plate, a rear surface plate, and a side surface member, a printed circuit board positioned within the housing, a first support structure, a second support structure, a patch antenna including a flexible printed circuit board disposed on one surface of the first support structure that faces the rear surface plate, a first conductive patch, and a second conductive patch disposed to be spaced apart from the first conductive patch, a conductive pattern disposed on one surface of the second support structure, and a wireless communication circuit electrically connected with the patch antenna and the conductive pattern, and the first conductive patch, the second conductive patch and the conductive pattern are fed from the wireless communication circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Muyeol LEE, Jongyeon KIM, Eunsoo PARK, Woosup LEE, Sehwan CHOI, Jiwoo LEE