Patents by Inventor Seounghwan SEOL

Seounghwan SEOL 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: 11917091
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a body including a first frame and a second frame slidably coupled to a rear surface of the first frame in a first direction or a second direction; a flexible display unit including a front portion located on a front surface of the body, a rear portion located on a rear surface of the body, and a side portion connecting the front portion with the rear portion and surrounding one side of the body; a plurality of reinforcing ribs protruded from a rear surface of the first frame and extended in the first direction; and a plurality of supports protruded from a front surface of the second frame and located between the respective reinforcing ribs. The mobile terminal may enhance usability and portability by varying its size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seounghwan Seol, Hakho Choi, Sangwook Park, Donghwan Lim, Sungdo Kim, Junhong Kang, Ara Kim, Sungsu Kim
  • Publication number: 20230007113
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a body including a first frame and a second frame slidably coupled to a rear surface of the first frame in a first direction or a second direction; a flexible display unit including a front portion located on a front surface of the body, a rear portion located on a rear surface of the body, and a side portion connecting the front portion with the rear portion and surrounding one side of the body; a plurality of reinforcing ribs protruded from a rear surface of the first frame and extended in the first direction; and a plurality of supports protruded from a front surface of the second frame and located between the respective reinforcing ribs. The mobile terminal may enhance usability and portability by varying its size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seounghwan SEOL, Hakho CHOI, Sangwook PARK, Donghwan LIM, Sungdo KIM, Junhong KANG, Ara KIM, Sungsu KIM
  • Patent number: 11474565
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a first frame, a second frame capable of slidably moving from the first frame in a first direction or a second direction which is an opposite direction of the first direction, and a driving unit slidably moving the second frame, wherein the driving unit includes a motor coupled to the first frame, a pinion gear rotated by a rotational force transferred from the motor, a gear rack extended in the first direction and coupled to the second frame, moving in the first direction or the second direction when the pinion gear is rotated, a guide rail coupled with the gear rack, and a guide block coupled to the first frame, moving along the guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hakho Choi, Seounghwan Seol, Sungdo Kim, Jiwoong Yang, Sangwook Park, Minchul Lee, Jeeho Yom
  • Patent number: 11457104
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a body including a first frame and a second frame slidably coupled to a rear surface of the first frame in a first direction or a second direction; a flexible display unit including a front portion located on a front surface of the body, a rear portion located on a rear surface of the body, and a side portion connecting the front portion with the rear portion and surrounding one side of the body; a plurality of reinforcing ribs protruded from a rear surface of the first frame and extended in the first direction; and a plurality of supports protruded from a front surface of the second frame and located between the respective reinforcing ribs. The mobile terminal may enhance usability and portability by varying its size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seounghwan Seol, Hakho Choi, Sangwook Park, Donghwan Lim, Sungdo Kim, Junhong Kang, Ara Kim, Sungsu Kim
  • Patent number: 11380283
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic apparatus including a flexible display having at least a portion thereof positioned at a first surface of the electronic apparatus and changing in size to be exposed according to driving of a motor, a first sensor configured to sense a pressure applied to at least one of the first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, and a controller configured to sense a first input to at least one of the first surface and the second surface, and, when a pressure corresponding to the first input satisfies a predetermined condition, control, based on the first input, a size of the display to be exposed at the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hongjo Shim, Seounghwan Seol, Youngmo Kim, Sungwook Chang
  • Publication number: 20220166865
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a body including a first frame and a second frame slidably coupled to a rear surface of the first frame in a first direction or a second direction; a flexible display unit including a front portion located on a front surface of the body, a rear portion located on a rear surface of the body, and a side portion connecting the front portion with the rear portion and surrounding one side of the body; a plurality of reinforcing ribs protruded from a rear surface of the first frame and extended in the first direction; and a plurality of supports protruded from a front surface of the second frame and located between the respective reinforcing ribs. The mobile terminal may enhance usability and portability by varying its size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seounghwan Seol, Hakho Choi, Sangwook Park, Donghwan Lim, Sungdo Kim, Junhong Kang, Ara Kim, Sungsu Kim
  • Publication number: 20220026954
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a first frame, a second frame capable of slidably moving from the first frame in a first direction or a second direction which is an opposite direction of the first direction, and a driving unit slidably moving the second frame, wherein the driving unit includes a motor coupled to the first frame, a pinion gear rotated by a rotational force transferred from the motor, a gear rack extended in the first direction and coupled to the second frame, moving in the first direction or the second direction when the pinion gear is rotated, a guide rail coupled with the gear rack, and a guide block coupled to the first frame, moving along the guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hakho CHOI, Seounghwan SEOL, Sungdo KIM, Jiwoong YANG, Sangwook PARK, Minchul LEE, Jeeho YOM
  • Patent number: 11140252
    Abstract: The flexible display device includes a body, a flexible display, and a camera. The body includes a first body and a second body. The second body performs reciprocating movement relative to the first body between a first position and a second position. An area of the flexible display viewed from the front is larger when the second body is at the second position than when the second body is at the first position. When the second body is at the first position, the distance from a support to an edge of a third region is greater than the distance from the support to the camera. Accordingly, a range (stroke) of movement of the second body relative to the first body can be increased. In addition, when the second body is at the second position, the area of the flexible display viewed from the front can be increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hak-Ho Choi, Seounghwan Seol, Sung Do Kim, Sangwook Park, Ji Woong Yang, Jeeho Yom
  • Publication number: 20210306446
    Abstract: The flexible display device includes a body, a flexible display, and a camera. The body includes a first body and a second body. The second body performs reciprocating movement relative to the first body between a first position and a second position. An area of the flexible display viewed from the front is larger when the second body is at the second position than when the second body is at the first position. When the second body is at the first position, the distance from a support to an edge of a third region is greater than the distance from the support to the camera. Accordingly, a range (stroke) of movement of the second body relative to the first body can be increased. In addition, when the second body is at the second position, the area of the flexible display viewed from the front can be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hak-Ho CHOI, Seounghwan SEOL, Sung Do KIM, Sangwook PARK, Ji Woong YANG, Jeeho YOM
  • Patent number: 11106245
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic apparatus including a flexible display disposed such that a size of the display exposed on a first surface of the electronic apparatus is changed, and a controller configured to identify a first input that is input to at least one of the first surface and the second surface and control the size of the display exposed on the first surface based on the first input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hongjo Shim, Seounghwan Seol
  • Publication number: 20210257390
    Abstract: In order to minimize an additional non-output region that is generated when a wire bypasses a non-output region of a display, a mobile terminal is provided which comprises: a display panel including the non-output region; a TFT substrate included in the display panel; a TFT wire that is provided on a front surface of the TFT substrate to form an output region and is isolated in the non-output region; a via hole formed at the isolated point of the TFT substrate; and a bypass wire for connecting the isolated TFT wire through the via hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seounghwan SEOL, Hangyu OH
  • Publication number: 20210166651
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic apparatus including a flexible display having at least a portion thereof positioned at a first surface of the electronic apparatus and changing in size to be exposed according to driving of a motor, a first sensor configured to sense a pressure applied to at least one of the first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, and a controller configured to sense a first input to at least one of the first surface and the second surface, and, when a pressure corresponding to the first input satisfies a predetermined condition, control, based on the first input, a size of the display to be exposed at the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hongjo SHIM, Seounghwan SEOL, Youngmo KIM, Sungwook CHANG
  • Patent number: 11023086
    Abstract: A mobile terminal including a first body; a second body arranged side by side with the first body in a first direction; a hinge unit connecting the first body and the second body and configured to vary an angle defined by the first body and the second body; a flexible display unit including a first area provided in one surface of the first body, a second area provided in one surface of the second body, and a third area provided in an area corresponding to the hinge unit; and a touch sensor in the flexible display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Yunsuk Jung, Seounghwan Seol, Hangyu Oh
  • Publication number: 20210157366
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic apparatus including a flexible display disposed such that a size of the display exposed on a first surface of the electronic apparatus is changed, and a controller configured to identify a first input that is input to at least one of the first surface and the second surface and control the size of the display exposed on the first surface based on the first input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hongjo SHIM, Seounghwan SEOL
  • Patent number: 10936017
    Abstract: A flexible display device is disclosed. The flexible display device includes a first body, a second body, a flexible display, and a first cover. The second body performs reciprocating movement between a first position and a second position relative to the first body. The flexible display includes a first region, a first connected region, and a second connected region. When the second body is at the first position, the first cover covers the second connected region and forms a rear surface of the flexible display device. When switching between the first position and the second position is made, the user may hold the flexible display device in contact with the first region and the first cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hak-Ho Choi, Seounghwan Seol, Sung Do Kim, Ji Woong Yang, Sangwook Park, Jeeho Yom
  • Publication number: 20200097128
    Abstract: A mobile terminal including a first body; a second body arranged side by side with the first body in a first direction; a hinge unit connecting the first body and the second body and configured to vary an angle defined by the first body and the second body; a flexible display unit including a first area provided in one surface of the first body, a second area provided in one surface of the second body, and a third area provided in an area corresponding to the hinge unit; and a touch sensor in the flexible display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Yunsuk JUNG, Seounghwan SEOL, Hangyu OH