Patents by Inventor Seong Kwon

Seong Kwon 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: 12261002
    Abstract: A cover type touch switch structure includes: a seat housing embedded in a seat of a vehicle so as to be fastened to a seat frame; a switch housing disposed in the seat housing and including an outer surface which is coupled to the seat housing via a hook; a light-emitting unit which is disposed in the switch housing and stacked on the seat frame; and a knob unit which has a portion disposed in the switch housing and is stacked on the light-emitting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seong Hyeon Shin, Jung Sang You, Ju Hyun Cha, Sang Hyun Lee, Seon Chae Na, Sang Ho Kim, Byung Yong Choi, Hyeok Lee, Seong Kwon Go, Chong Hwan Jeon
  • Patent number: 12259917
    Abstract: A method of retrieving a document according to an embodiment of the present application includes: acquiring a user retrieval query; calculating a user inquiry vector in a unit of sentence from the user retrieval query and acquiring a first document candidate group based on similarity between the calculated user inquiry vector and an embedding vector of a document stored in a retrieval database; acquiring a second document candidate group based on similarity between a text included in the user retrieval query and a text of the document stored in the retrieval database; and determining a summarization target document based on the first document candidate group and the second document candidate group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: 42Maru Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Hwan Kim, Hyun Wuk Son, Hyun Ok Kim, You Kyung Kwon, In Je Seong, Yong Sun Choi, Ha Kyeom Moon
  • Patent number: 12252178
    Abstract: A hood-integrated vehicle body in which a hood, a bumper, and a fender are integrally formed into a single component so as to reduce the weight thereof is disclosed. The hood-integrated vehicle body includes a front vehicle body part, which is constructed such that a hood is integrally and rotatably connected to a front portion of the front vehicle body part and is openable at a rear side thereof, a lifting unit mounted to the front part of the vehicle so as to rotate the hood, and a locking unit, which is mounted to the front part of the vehicle so as to selectively engage the hood with the front part of the vehicle such that the engagement of the hood is released so as to allow the hood to be opened by means of the lifting unit upon manipulation for opening the hood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Eun Cha, Jin Young Yoon, Hong Heui Lee, Seong Kwon Kim
  • Publication number: 20250085320
    Abstract: An inspecting apparatus capable of performing an inspection of equipment without destroying the equipment and semiconductor manufacturing equipment including the inspecting apparatus are provided. The inspecting apparatus includes: a measurement module measuring a first impedance at a first port, and a second impedance at a second port; a comparison module comparing the first and second impedances; and a determination module determining whether the equipment part is operating properly based on a result of the comparison of the first and second impedances, wherein the first impedance includes a first resistance and a first reactance, the second impedance includes a second resistance and a second reactance, and the determination module determines whether the equipment part is operating properly based on at least one of a result of the comparison of the first and second resistances and a result of the comparison of the first and second reactances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Hyo Seong SEONG, Tae Hoon JO, Soon Min KWON
  • Publication number: 20250077425
    Abstract: A memory device includes a plurality of memory planes, each including a plurality of memory banks; one or more plane groups, each comprising at least two memory planes sharing at least one peripheral circuit; a plurality of compressing circuits, each connected to a corresponding memory bank and outputting compressed data by compressing data read from the corresponding memory bank; a plurality of merge circuits, each receiving compressed data and at least one output control signal corresponding to a merge group of a plurality of merge groups, each merge circuit outputting, in response to at least one output control signal, merged data obtained by merging compressed data corresponding to memory banks grouped in the merge group; and an output buffer circuit latching and outputting the merged data in response to at least one output control signal. The merge group comprises at least two memory banks in a same plane group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Ji Seong MUN, Chan Keun KWON, Ja Yoon GOO, Hyeon Cheon SEOL, Sung Hwa OK, Young Seung YOO
  • Patent number: 12244934
    Abstract: A system on chip and a mobile device are provided, the mobile device including a processor that receives raw image data, processes the raw image data into floating-point format image data, and output the floating-point format image data; a memory that stores therein the floating-point format image data; and a display processing unit that receives the floating-point format image data stored in the memory therefrom, and performs high dynamic range (HDR) processing on the floating-point format image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sun-Ae Kim, Seong Woon Kim, Kil Whan Lee, Sang Hoon Lee, Yong Kwon Cho, Sang Hoon Ha
  • Patent number: 12243802
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chip assembly comprises joining an in-process unit to a printed circuit board; reflowing a bonding material disposed between and electrically connecting the in-process unit with the printed circuit board, the bonding material having a first reflow temperature; and then joining a heat distribution device to the plurality of semiconductor chips using a thermal interface material (“TIM”) having a second reflow temperature that is lower than the first reflow temperature. The in-process unit further comprises a substrate having an active surface, a passive surface, and contacts exposed at the active surface; an interposer electrically connected to the substrate; a plurality of semiconductor chips overlying the substrate and electrically connected to the substrate through the interposer, and a stiffener overlying the substrate and having an aperture extending therethrough, the plurality of semiconductor chips being positioned within the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Madhusudan K. Iyengar, Christopher Malone, Woon-Seong Kwon, Emad Samadiani, Melanie Beauchemin, Padam Jain, Teckgyu Kang, Yuan Li, Connor Burgess, Norman Paul Jouppi, Nicholas Stevens-Yu, Yingying Wang
  • Patent number: 12238940
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to deep trench capacitors embedded in a package substrate on which an integrated circuit is mounted. In some aspects, a chip package includes an integrated circuit die that has a power distribution circuit for one or more circuits of the integrated circuit. The chip package also includes a substrate different from the integrated circuit and having a first surface on which the integrated circuit die is mounted and a second surface opposite the first surface. The substrate includes one or more cavities formed in at least one of the first surface or the second surface. The chip package also includes one or more deep trench capacitors disposed in at least one of the one or more cavities. Each deep trench capacitor is connected to the power distribution circuit by conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Nam Hoon Kim, Teckgyu Kang, Scott Lee Kirkman, Woon-Seong Kwon
  • Publication number: 20250056932
    Abstract: Disclosed are a display device and a method of manufacturing the display device. The display device includes a display panel on which a plurality of sub-pixels and lines connected to the sub-pixels and a driving circuit configured to drive the sub-pixels. The display panel further includes a plurality of protruded bank patterns disposed in the sub-pixels, and a light emitting element disposed in each of the bank patterns. The light emitting element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a light emitting layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a reflector that covers side surfaces of the light emitting layer and at least a portion of side surfaces of the first electrode. The reflector includes a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, and a metal layer disposed between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Hyun Chyol Shin, Seong Soo Cho, Hee Won Lee, Han Saem Kang, Sang Hak Shin, Hyoung Sun Park, Hyun Seok Na, Jin Hwa Shin, Joon Kwon Moon
  • Patent number: 12221737
    Abstract: A method of operating a washing machine appliance includes measuring a humidity value with the humidity sensor and comparing the measured humidity value to an expected humidity value. The method also includes flagging a fault in response to the measured humidity value differing from the expected humidity value by at least a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Wonmyung Seo, Seong Hoon Ryu, Han Young Kim, Jaewon Jo, Jisoo Kim, Je Kwon Yoon
  • Publication number: 20250046638
    Abstract: A junction passage control system based on a location of an OHT using a power line communication, includes: an OHT controller mounted on an OHT which moves along tracks; and a central controller that is installed in a junction section of the tracks and controls junction passing of a plurality of OHTs, wherein power lines are laid on the tracks in a zone from a start point of the junction section to an end point of the junction section, and the central controller and the OHT controller transmit and receive data for a junction passage control through power line communication to and from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Hak Seo OH, Youl Kwon SUNG, Sung Ik KIM, Deok Ha LEE, Yun Jung PARK, Seong Min HWANG, Won Jai LEE, Sung Hyuk YOUN, Se Hun LEE
  • Publication number: 20250037890
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for dealing with a loss of coolant accident in a nuclear power plant, and a system therefor. The method for dealing with a loss of coolant accident in a nuclear power plant, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: determining a fracture size and a fracture position; determining an accident level on the basis of the determined fracture size and fracture position; and activating safeguards according to the accident level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Ji Yong OH, Keun Seong LEE, Sun Guk KWON
  • Publication number: 20250026290
    Abstract: A vehicle bumper and method therefor are provided. The vehicle bumper includes a panel part forming a part of a vehicle body of a vehicle, and a reinforcement part which is disposed on the panel part through a long fiber injection (LFI) process. The reinforcement part reinforces rigidity of the panel part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD., KOLONGLOTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Seong Kwon KIM, Hyung Jun NA, Jae Du NAM, Hyeong Gyun KIM
  • Publication number: 20250026289
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved vehicle bumper in which a plurality of panel units are connectable through one reinforcing part and a method of manufacturing the same. The vehicle bumper includes a panel unit including a first panel forming a main protection area and a second panel coupled to the first panel and forming an additional protection area at one side of the main protection area, and a reinforcing panel disposed on non-exposed surfaces of the first panel and the second panel and fixing the first panel and the second panel to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD., KOLONGLOTECH, Inc.
    Inventors: Seong Kwon KIM, Hyung Jun NA, Jae Du NAM, Hyeong Gyun KIM
  • Publication number: 20250029742
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for dealing with anticipated transient without scram in a nuclear power plant, and a system therefor. The method for dealing with anticipated transient without scream in a nuclear power plant, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: identifying the pressure of a pressurizer; determining an accident level on the basis of the determined pressure of the pressurizer; and activating safeguards related to the pressure, according to the accident level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Ji Yong OH, Keun Seong LEE, Sun Guk KWON
  • Publication number: 20250006706
    Abstract: The technology relates to an integrated circuit (IC) package. The IC package may include a packaging substrate, an IC die, and an integrated voltage regulator die. The IC die may include a metal layer and a silicon layer. The metal layer may be connected to the packaging substrate. The integrated voltage regulator die may be positioned adjacent to the silicon layer and connected to the packaging substrate via one or more through mold vias or through dielectric vias. The IC die may be an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Namhoon Kim, Woon-Seong Kwon, Houle Gan, Yujeong Shim, Mikhail Popovich, Teckgyu Kang
  • Publication number: 20240402094
    Abstract: There is provided a method of determining a depth of a damage layer formed on a back surface of the substrate. The method comprises irradiating the damage layer with first light and second light; detecting the first light and the second light reflected or scattered by defects in the damage layer; determining a first penetration depth of the first light and a second penetration depth of the second light based on a first wavelength of the first light and a second wavelength of the second light; and determining the depth of the damage layer based on the first penetration depth and the second penetration depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Seong Kwon CHOI, Heedong PARK
  • Publication number: 20240353080
    Abstract: An external lighting apparatus delivers various messages through selective lighting by applying a lighting function to the exterior of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a light source module with a plurality of light sources and a light guide in which light emitted from the light sources is incident. The light guide reflects the incident light so that the light travels in different areas. The apparatus has a light cover composed of a plurality of transmission parts into which the light, travelling in different areas via the light guide, is incident. The light is emitted to different lighting areas through each transmission part to create a plurality of illumination images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD., PLAKOR CO., LTD., HATBIT ILLUCOM CO., LTD
    Inventors: Jin Young Yoon, Dong Eun Cha, Hong Heui Lee, Seong Kwon Kim, Byung Lea Cho, Youn Woo Park, Seok Heon Yoon, Jae Gyun Sa, Young Sik Kim, Young Ho Cha
  • Publication number: 20240349621
    Abstract: A magnetic memory device includes a lower contact plug on a substrate and a data storage structure on the lower contact plug. The data storage structure includes a bottom electrode, a magnetic tunnel junction pattern, and a top electrode that are sequentially stacked on the lower contact plug. The lower contact plug and the data storage structure have a first thickness and a second thickness, respectively, in a first direction perpendicular to a top surface of the substrate. The first thickness of the lower contact plug is about 2.0 to 3.6 times the second thickness of the data storage structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Yongjae Kim, Kuhoon Chung, Gwanhyeob Koh, Bae-Seong Kwon, Kyungtae Nam
  • Publication number: 20240347414
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chip assembly comprises joining an in-process unit to a printed circuit board; reflowing a bonding material disposed between and electrically connecting the in-process unit with the printed circuit board, the bonding material having a first reflow temperature; and then joining a heat distribution device to the plurality of semiconductor chips using a thermal interface material (“TIM”) having a second reflow temperature that is lower than the first reflow temperature. The in-process unit further comprises a substrate having an active surface, a passive surface, and contacts exposed at the active surface; an interposer electrically connected to the substrate; a plurality of semiconductor chips overlying the substrate and electrically connected to the substrate through the interposer, and a stiffener overlying the substrate and having an aperture extending therethrough, the plurality of semiconductor chips being positioned within the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Madhusudan K. Iyengar, Christopher Malone, Woon-Seong Kwon, Emad Samadiani, Melanie Beauchemin, Padam Jain, Teckgyu Kang, Yuan Li, Connor Burgess, Norman Paul Jouppi, Nicholas Stevens-Yu, Yingying Wang