Patents by Inventor Sang Heon Ye

Sang Heon Ye 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: 20240068800
    Abstract: A method of measuring a thickness of a display device according to an embodiment includes: acquiring a sensing value by scanning external light to a photo sensing pixel of the display device; and measuring an organic layer thickness at a tag part of the display device and comparing the measured thickness with the sensing value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Sang Heon YE
  • Patent number: 11854445
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a display device includes preparing a target substrate comprising sub-pixels in which light-emitting elements are disposed, dividing each of first regions of the sub-pixels into second regions, obtaining a gray value of each of the second regions, generating a random number using the gray value, calculating a representative value of each of the first regions by reflecting variables in the random number, and summing the representative values of the first regions to calculate a number of light-emitting elements of the sub-pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyung Jin Lee, Sang Heon Ye, Se Yoon Oh
  • Publication number: 20210366329
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a display device includes preparing a target substrate comprising sub-pixels in which light-emitting elements are disposed, dividing each of first regions of the sub-pixels into second regions, obtaining a gray value of each of the second regions, generating a random number using the gray value, calculating a representative value of each of the first regions by reflecting variables in the random number, and summing the representative values of the first regions to calculate a number of light-emitting elements of the sub-pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyung Jin LEE, Sang Heon YE, Se Yoon OH
  • Patent number: 11067903
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring a critical dimension of a photoresist are described. Measuring a critical dimension of a photoresist may include obtaining intensity data, setting a plurality of unit areas, extracting the intensity data, calculating corrected intensity data, and calculating critical dimension data. Obtaining the intensity data by scanning the target substrate may include setting a first scan area and a second scan area, obtaining first intensity data, and obtaining second intensity data, and comparing the first intensity data and the second intensity data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Sang Heon Ye
  • Publication number: 20210041791
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring a critical dimension of a photoresist are described. Measuring a critical dimension of a photoresist may include obtaining intensity data, setting a plurality of unit areas, extracting the intensity data, calculating corrected intensity data, and calculating critical dimension data. Obtaining the intensity data by scanning the target substrate may include setting a first scan area and a second scan area, obtaining first intensity data, and obtaining second intensity data, and comparing the first intensity data and the second intensity data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventor: SANG HEON YE
  • Patent number: 10254885
    Abstract: A display device includes a pixel including a first electrode and a second electrode and having first capacitance formed between the first electrode and the second electrode; a power supply to provide the first electrode with a third power voltage including an alternating wave form and to provide the second electrode with a second power voltage; and a sensor to sense a touch current flowing between the first electrode and the second electrode in response to the touch driving signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Soo Lee, Yong-Jun Park, Jin Seo, Sang-Heon Ye, Young-Suk Lee
  • Publication number: 20180126501
    Abstract: A backlight assembly includes a light source member, an optical film assembly, a rear receiving container and a mold frame. The rear receiving container includes a bottom plate and a plurality of sidewalls. Each of the sidewalls includes a first combining protrusion and a first combining recess. The first combining protrusion and the first combining recess extend in a direction substantially parallel with the protruded direction of the sidewall. The mold frame is disposed in the rear receiving container to press a peripheral portion of the optical film assembly. The mold frame includes a second combining recess and a second combining protrusion. The second combining recess and the second combining protrusion extend in the direction substantially parallel with the protruded direction. The second combining recess is fitted with the first combining protrusion. The second combining protrusion is fitted with the first combining recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Kwang-Wook CHOI, Sang-Heon Ye, Jae-Sang Lee, Sang-Ho Hwang
  • Publication number: 20170185220
    Abstract: A display device includes a pixel including a first electrode and a second electrode and having first capacitance formed between the first electrode and the second electrode; a power supply to provide the first electrode with a third power voltage including an alternating wave form and to provide the second electrode with a second power voltage; and a sensor to sense a touch current flowing between the first electrode and the second electrode in response to the touch driving signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Jong-Soo LEE, Yong-Jun PARK, Jin SEO, Sang-Heon YE, Young-Suk LEE
  • Patent number: 9618023
    Abstract: A display device, comprising a base cover with a base plate, a sidewall portion extended from the base plate and a first coupling hole; a display panel with a first display portion configured to display an image and a second display portion outside and along the first display portion, a top cover with a bezel portion sized to be laid over the second display portion, and a sidewall portion extended from the bezel portion, the top cover including a second coupling hole; and a fixing element with a first coupling portion having a third coupling hole, a contact portion extended from the first coupling portion and configured to maintain contact with a portion of the top cover. A coupling element can be inserted through the first through third coupling holes so as to press the contact portion against a portion of the top cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang Wook Choi, Cheol Yong Noh, Sang Heon Ye, Jae Sang Lee
  • Patent number: 9563078
    Abstract: A frame for display device includes a plurality of cover members. Each of the cover members includes a support portion including a supporting body extending in a first direction, and a first extending portion extending from the supporting body in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, the first extending portion supporting an edge portion of a support plate of the display device, and a sidewall portion extending from the support portion to form a predetermined acute angle with respect to the support portion and covering a side of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su-Chang Ryu, Sang-Heon Ye, Joo-Woan Cho
  • Patent number: 9202398
    Abstract: A display module of a display device includes a display panel, a middle frame configured to seat and fix the display panel, an upper receiving frame including a front part covering an edge part of an upper surface of the display panel and a side part covering the side surfaces of the display panel and the middle frame and a one-sided conductive rubber pad located between the upper receiving frame and the display panel. The one-sided conductive rubber pad includes a conductive first surface and a non-conductive second surface facing each other, the first surface faces the display panel, and the second surface is in contact with the upper receiving frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Hoon Jung, Kyu-Hun Shim, Sang Heon Ye, Jae Suk Yoo, Hyun Woo Lee
  • Patent number: 9140845
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a display area in which an image is displayed, and a light unit that includes: a light guide plate including a light receiving surface and a light emitting surface; a light source spaced apart from the light receiving surface while facing the light receiving surface and overlapping the display area; and a light diffusion member extending between the light receiving surface and the light source. The light diffusion member includes at least one of a first pattern formed on a surface of the light diffusion member facing the light emitting surface, and a second pattern formed on another surface of the light diffusion member, thereby implementing uniform brightness across the whole surface of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong-Yong Hwang, Do Hun Kim, Sang Hoon Lee, Won Jin Kim, Hyun-Hwa Song, Sang Heon Ye, Ji Won Lee
  • Patent number: 9116278
    Abstract: A light unit for a display includes: a light guide plate, a plurality of light sources facing a side of the light guide plate and spaced apart from the light guide plate; and a buffering member between the light guide plate and the light source. The buffering member includes: spacing parts positioned respectively between adjacent light sources and contacting the light guide plate, and a blocking part connecting the plurality of spaced parts to each other and facing a side direction of each light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eui Jeong Kang, Hyun-Jeong Kim, Sang Heon Ye, Sang Hoon Lee
  • Patent number: 9116386
    Abstract: A lens includes an upper flat surface having a first outer diameter, a bottom surface having a second outer diameter and a third inner diameter, an external curved surface which connects the upper flat surface and the bottom surface, and an inner curved surface which protrudes toward the upper flat surface from the bottom surface at the third inner diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ju-Hwa Ha, Joong-Hyun Kim, Jin Seo, Ju-Youn Son, Dong-Min Yeo, Sang-Heon Ye, Young-Keun Lee, Ji-Won Lee
  • Publication number: 20150201763
    Abstract: A backlight assembly includes a light source member, an optical film assembly, a rear receiving container and a mold frame. The rear receiving container includes a bottom plate and a plurality of sidewalls. Each of the sidewalls includes a first combining protrusion and a first combining recess. The first combining protrusion and the first combining recess extend in a direction substantially parallel with the protruded direction of the sidewall. The mold frame is disposed in the rear receiving container to press a peripheral portion of the optical film assembly. The mold frame includes a second combining recess and a second combining protrusion. The second combining recess and the second combining protrusion extend in the direction substantially parallel with the protruded direction. The second combining recess is fitted with the first combining protrusion. The second combining protrusion is fitted with the first combining recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Kwang-Wook CHOI, Sang-Heon YE, Jae-Sang LEE, Sang-Ho HWANG
  • Publication number: 20150070853
    Abstract: A display device, comprising a base cover with a base plate, a sidewall portion extended from the base plate and a first coupling hole; a display panel with a first display portion configured to display an image and a second display portion outside and along the first display portion, a top cover with a bezel portion sized to be laid over the second display portion, and a sidewall portion extended from the bezel portion, the top cover including a second coupling hole; and a fixing element with a first coupling portion having a third coupling hole, a contact portion extended from the first coupling portion and configured to maintain contact with a portion of the top cover. A coupling element can be inserted through the first through third coupling holes so as to press the contact portion against a portion of the top cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Kwang Wook CHOI, Cheol Yong NOH, Sang Heon YE, Jae Sang LEE
  • Publication number: 20150055316
    Abstract: Display device and method for fabricating the same are provided. In one aspect of the inventive concept, there is provided a display device comprising a display panel having a side portion, and a panel fixing member attached to the side portion of the display panel using adhesives interposed between the display panel and the panel fixing member, wherein the panel fixing member has a shape that corresponds to a shape of the side portion of the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Heon YE, Jae Hyun CHAE, Won Jin KIM, Dong Hyeon LEE
  • Publication number: 20150029696
    Abstract: A frame for display device includes a plurality of cover members. Each of the cover members includes a support portion including a supporting body extending in a first direction, and a first extending portion extending from the supporting body in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, the first extending portion supporting an edge portion of a support plate of the display device, and a sidewall portion extending from the support portion to form a predetermined acute angle with respect to the support portion and covering a side of the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Su-Chang RYU, Sang-Heon YE, Joo-Woan CHO
  • Publication number: 20150029441
    Abstract: A light unit for a display includes: a light guide plate, a plurality of light sources facing a side of the light guide plate and spaced apart from the light guide plate; and a buffering member between the light guide plate and the light source. The buffering member includes: spacing parts positioned respectively between adjacent light sources and contacting the light guide plate, and a blocking part connecting the plurality of spaced parts to each other and facing a side direction of each light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eui Jeong KANG, Hyun-Jeong KIM, Sang Heon YE, Sang Hoon LEE
  • Publication number: 20150009712
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a display area in which an image is displayed, and a light unit that includes: a light guide plate including a light receiving surface and a light emitting surface; a light source spaced apart from the light receiving surface while facing the light receiving surface and overlapping the display area; and a light diffusion member extending between the light receiving surface and the light source. The light diffusion member includes at least one of a first pattern formed on a surface of the light diffusion member facing the light emitting surface, and a second pattern formed on another surface of the light diffusion member, thereby implementing uniform brightness across the whole surface of the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Seong-Yong HWANG, Do Hun KIM, Sang Hoon LEE, Won Jin KIM, Hyun-Hwa SONG, Sang Heon YE, Ji Won LEE