Patents by Inventor Nam Ki Park
Nam Ki Park 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).
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Patent number: 11277548Abstract: A camera module includes a housing; a lens module provided in an internal space of the housing to be movable in an optical axis direction, and including at least one lens therein; a magnet disposed in the lens module; and position detection sensors to detect a position of the magnet. One or more of the position detection sensors are disposed to face a first polarity of the magnet and one or more of the position detection sensors are disposed to face a second polarity of the magnet different than the first polarity.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nam Ki Park, Young Hwan Kwon, Young Bok Yoon, Dong Yeon Shin, Kum Kyung Lee, Ta Kyoung Lee, Jung Seok Lee
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Publication number: 20220075240Abstract: A camera module includes a housing, a lens barrel configured to be movable in an optical axis direction, a barrel holder coupled to the lens barrel and disposed inside of the housing, a lens barrel driving unit configured to drive the lens barrel in the optical axis direction, including a driving magnet and a driving coil, and a position restoration member configured to face the driving magnet in a direction intersecting an optical axis, where a total length of the position restoration member in the optical axis direction is less than a total length of the driving magnet in the optical axis direction, to limit a displacement of the lens barrel in the optical axis direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Sup SHIN, Young Bok YOON, Bo Sung SEO, Nam Ki PARK
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Publication number: 20220070341Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a housing; a first frame, provided in the housing; and a second frame, provided on the first frame and including a lens module, wherein the lens module is configured to rotate together with the second frame about a first axis and a second axis, intersecting an optical axis, and , wherein the first frame and the second frame are configured to be supported on a surface that is parallel to the optical axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bo Sung SEO, Young Bok YOON, Nam Ki PARK
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Patent number: 11262593Abstract: A reflecting module for optical image stabilization (OIS) includes a housing; a rotation holder provided in the housing and comprising a reflecting member; a rotation plate provided in the housing between an inner wall of the housing and the rotation holder so that the rotation holder is supported by the inner wall of the housing via the rotation plate; and a driving part configured to apply a driving force to the rotation holder to move the rotation holder.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ah Hyeon Im, Bong Won Jeong, Nam Ki Park, Ta Kyoung Lee
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Patent number: 11245827Abstract: A camera module includes a housing, a rotation holder including a reflection member, and supported on an inner wall of the housing such that the reflection member is rotatable about a first axis, perpendicular to an optical axis and parallel to a bottom of the housing, a magnet provided on a side surface of the rotation holder, parallel to an optical axis direction, and a first position detection sensor provided in the housing to face the magnet and configured to sense movement of the rotation holder in a second axis direction, perpendicular to the optical axis and the first axis, wherein the magnet is disposed to be biased in a direction, opposite to the inner wall of the housing on which the rotation holder is supported in the optical axis direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nam Ki Park, Young Hwan Kwon, Young Bok Yoon, Hong Joo Lee
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Patent number: 11228714Abstract: A camera module includes a movable member, a holder, a fixing frame, a movable frame, and a first support frame. The movable member includes a lens module. The holder is coupled to the movable member and includes a magnet member. The fixing frame is configured to accommodate the holder and includes a coil member configured to face the magnet member. The movable frame is mounted on the holder and includes a pivot portion. The first support frame is configured to surround an upper surface portion of the pivot portion and a second support frame is configured to surround a lower surface portion of the pivot portion. The first support frame and the second support frame are respectively mounted on the fixing frame, and the movable frame is rotatably disposed around the pivot portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bo Sung Seo, Nam Ki Park, Young Bok Yoon
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Publication number: 20220014611Abstract: A camera module includes a lens module including lenses and a reflecting module disposed in front of the lens module. The reflecting module is configured to change a path of light to direct the light toward the lens module. The reflecting module includes a holder in which a reflecting member configured to change the path of the light is mounted and a first housing supporting the holder. The holder is configured to slide with respect to the first housing to enable rotation of the reflecting member with respect to a first axis and a second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young Bok YOON, Nam Ki PARK, Bong Won JEONG, Sang Ho SEO, Jae Kyung KIM
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Publication number: 20220003958Abstract: A camera module includes a lens module, a first frame accommodating the lens module, a second frame accommodating the first frame, and a housing accommodating the second frame. The lens module and the first frame are rotatable about a first axis, with respect to the second frame, perpendicular to an optical axis. The lens module, the first frame, and the second frame are rotatable about a second axis, with respect to the housing, perpendicular to both the optical axis and the first axis. A first ball member is disposed between the first frame and the second frame and elastically supported in a direction of the first axis, and a second ball member is disposed between the second frame and the housing and elastically supported in a direction of the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Dae Hyun JEONG, Oh Byoung KWON, Gab Yong KIM, Young Bok YOON, Bo Sung SEO, Young Hwan KWON, Jun Sup SHIN, Nam Ki PARK, Ik Jin JANG
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Patent number: 11163211Abstract: An actuator includes a magnet, a driving coil facing the magnet, a driver, and a position calculation processor. The driver is configured to move the magnet in at least one of an optical axis direction and a direction perpendicular to the optical axis by applying a driving signal to the driving coil. The position calculation processor includes sensing coils, and is configured to calculate a position of the magnet according to inductance levels of an inductor of the sensing coils. The inductance levels vary according to movements of the magnet.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong Joo Lee, Dong Yeon Shin, Nam Ki Park, Shin Young Cheong, Byung Gi Ahn, Hoon Heo, Je Hyun Bang, Yun Tae Lee, Ick Chan Shim, Young Bok Yoon
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Publication number: 20210333689Abstract: A camera module includes a housing accommodating a lens module, a driving unit including a magnet disposed on the lens module and a coil disposed to face the magnet, a yoke generating attractive force with the magnet, a first ball member accommodated in a first receiving space disposed between the lens module and the housing, and pressed by the attractive force, and a second ball member accommodated in a second receiving space disposed between the lens module and the housing, and pressed by the attractive force. A length of the first receiving space in an optical axis direction is different from a length of the second receiving space in the optical axis direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Seung Hyeon JEONG, Nam Ki PARK, Yeun Ho JUNG, Young Bok YOON, Sung Hoon KIM, Yoo Chang KIM, Jae Hyuk KIM
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Publication number: 20210333567Abstract: A camera module device is provided. The device includes a movable body configured to accommodate a lens barrel and configured to be moved in a direction of an optical axis and in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis, a housing configured to accommodate the movable body, a first driving unit, disposed on a first surface of the movable body, and configured to generate a first driving force to move the movable body in the direction of the optical axis, a second driving unit, disposed on a second surface and a third surface of the movable body, and configured to generate driving force to move the movable body in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis, and a first sensing unit, disposed on a fourth surface of the movable body, and configured to detect a position of the lens barrel moved in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bong Won JEONG, Nam Ki PARK, Hong Joo LEE, Young Bok YOON, Jung Seok LEE
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Patent number: 11159727Abstract: A reflection module for optical image stabilization includes a rotation holder, which includes a reflection member and is supported on an internal wall of a housing, and a driving part to provide driving force to move the rotation holder. The driving part includes a magnet disposed on the rotation holder, a coil disposed in the housing and opposing the magnet, and a hall sensor disposed in the housing and opposing an N pole or an S pole of the magnet.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong Joo Lee, Young Bok Yoon, Nam Ki Park, Ta Kyoung Lee, Jung Woo Kim
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Patent number: 11159661Abstract: A camera module includes a lens module including lenses and a reflecting module disposed in front of the lens module. The reflecting module is configured to change a path of light to direct the light toward the lens module. The reflecting module includes a holder in which a reflecting member configured to change the path of the light is mounted and a first housing supporting the holder. The holder is configured to slide with respect to the first housing to enable rotation of the reflecting member with respect to a first axis and a second axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young Bok Yoon, Nam Ki Park, Bong Won Jeong, Sang Ho Seo, Jae Kyung Kim
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Publication number: 20210286193Abstract: A folded module includes a housing, a carrier provided in the housing, and a rotation holder provided on the carrier and including a reflective member. The carrier is rotatable, with respect to the housing, around a first axis formed by one rotating shaft ball, the rotation holder is rotatable with respect to the carrier around a second axis formed by two ball members, and the first axis and the second axis intersect each other, and the one rotating shaft ball and the two ball members are provided together on a plane on which both the first axis and the second axis are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young Hwan KWON, Nam Ki PARK, Young Bok YOON, Kyung Hun LEE, Soon Seok KANG
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Publication number: 20210289111Abstract: A camera module includes a driving assembly configured to drive a lens module in a direction intersecting an optical axis. The driving assembly includes: a driving magnet member; auxiliary magnet members arranged on opposing sides of the driving magnet member and arranged to have polarities different from a polarity of the driving magnet member in a first direction; and a driving coil including portions extending along boundaries between the driving magnet member and the auxiliary magnet members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Soo Cheol LIM, Nam Ki PARK
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Publication number: 20210281759Abstract: A camera module includes a housing, and a first frame and a second frame sequentially disposed in the housing in an optical axis direction. The second frame includes a lens module configured to rotate together with the second frame about a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis, intersecting an optical axis direction. The first rotation axis is formed between the housing and an opposing surface of the first frame in the optical axis direction by first ball members disposed in a direction intersecting the optical axis direction. The second rotation axis is formed between the first fame and an opposing surface of the second frame in the optical axis direction by second ball members disposed in a direction intersecting the optical axis direction and the first rotation axis direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2020Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Bo Sung SEO, Young Bok YOON, Nam Ki PARK
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Publication number: 20210271049Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a housing; a focus adjustment unit disposed in the housing; and a shake correction unit disposed in the housing, wherein the housing includes a first shake correction driving magnet and second shake correction driving magnet that provide a driving force to move the shake correction unit in a first direction intersecting an optical axis and a second direction intersecting the optical axis and the first direction, and a focus adjustment driving coil providing a driving force to move the focus adjustment unit in the optical axis direction. The housing further includes first to third yokes respectively disposed on a surface of the first magnet, a surface of the second magnet, and a surface of the focus adjustment driving coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bo Sung SEO, Jung Seok LEE, Young Bok YOON, Nam Ki PARK, Byung Hoon LEE
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Publication number: 20210263260Abstract: A camera module includes a fixed portion, a movable portion configured to be moved relative to the fixed portion in an optical axis direction, at least two position detection sensors, and a magnet disposed to oppose the at least two position detection sensors in a direction intersecting the optical axis direction. The magnet includes an N-pole and an S-pole on a surface opposing the at least two position detection sensors and a neutral zone between the N-pole and the S-pole. The at least two position detection sensors are disposed such that at least one position detection sensor opposes one of the N-pole and the S-pole and at least one other positon detection sensor opposes the neutral zone when the movable portion is moved in the optical axis direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Su Bong JANG, Sang Jong LEE, Nam Ki PARK, Young Bok YOON, Hee Soo YOON
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Patent number: 11086195Abstract: A camera module includes a housing accommodating a lens module, a driving unit including a magnet disposed on the lens module and a coil disposed to face the magnet, a yoke generating attractive force with the magnet, a first ball member accommodated in a first receiving space disposed between the lens module and the housing, and pressed by the attractive force, and a second ball member accommodated in a second receiving space disposed between the lens module and the housing, and pressed by the attractive force. A length of the first receiving space in an optical axis direction is different from a length of the second receiving space in the optical axis direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seung Hyeon Jeong, Nam Ki Park, Yeun Ho Jung, Young Bok Yoon, Sung Hoon Kim, Yoo Chang Kim, Jae Hyuk Kim
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Publication number: 20210227141Abstract: A camera module includes a movable member, a holder, a fixing frame, a movable frame, and a first support frame. The movable member includes a lens module. The holder is coupled to the movable member and includes a magnet member. The fixing frame is configured to accommodate the holder and includes a coil member configured to face the magnet member. The movable frame is mounted on the holder and includes a pivot portion. The first support frame is configured to surround an upper surface portion of the pivot portion and a second support frame is configured to surround a lower surface portion of the pivot portion. The first support frame and the second support frame are respectively mounted on the fixing frame, and the movable frame is rotatably disposed around the pivot portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Bo Sung SEO, Nam Ki PARK, Young Bok YOON