Patents by Inventor Sin-Doo Lee

Sin-Doo 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: 10877311
    Abstract: A reflective-type color display according to the present disclosure includes a lower substrate and an upper substrate, a polarization plate positioned on an outer surface of the upper substrate, a plurality of helical photonic crystals arranged between the lower substrate and the upper substrate and having different reflection properties of light in the visible region, and a tunable wave plate positioned on the plurality of helical photonic crystals to control the reflection intensity by continuously changing the phase retardation. According to an embodiment, it is possible to simultaneously achieve the features of three primary colors, analog grey levels, high resolution, and fast response through the separation of the function of color reflection from the intensity tuning capability of the photonic crystal, beyond the limitation of existing reflective-type display technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sin-Doo Lee, Se-Um Kim
  • Patent number: 10503015
    Abstract: A light-modulated quantum dot (QD) color display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a light source, a light modulator positioned above the light source to control the intensity of light generated from the light source, and a QD light-emitting element positioned above the light modulator and including a plurality of QD patterns having different emission properties in the visible light region by means of light intensity that has passed through the light modulator. According to an embodiment, the QD pattern is configured to accomplish light emission with uniformity and high color purity by uniform distribution of QDs in a matrix using aligned polymer, thereby simultaneously achieving the features of uniform emission of light over the entire pixel, intensity-tunability giving analog grey levels, and high color purity and wide color gamut without using a color filter beyond the limitation of existing QD color display technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sin-Doo Lee, Se-Um Kim, Jeng-Hun Suh
  • Patent number: 10488333
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical sensor includes forming a reflective metal layer on a substrate, forming an insulator layer on the reflective metal layer, inducing self-assembly of a metal nanostructure layer on the insulator layer, and selectively etching the insulator layer through a reactive ion etching process to form a plurality of pillars and a plurality of spaces defined by the plurality of pillars. The method for manufacturing a plasmonic optical sensor according to this embodiment facilitates the formation of nanostructures difficult to pattern and form on the large scale at a low cost, and provides a plasmonic optical sensor with repeatability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Yong-Sang Ryu, Chulki Kim, Young Min Jhon, Sin-Doo Lee, Eui-Sang Yu, Jae Hun Kim
  • Publication number: 20190079354
    Abstract: A light-modulated quantum dot (QD) color display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a light source, a light modulator positioned above the light source to control the intensity of light generated from the light source, and a QD light-emitting element positioned above the light modulator and including a plurality of QD patterns having different emission properties in the visible light region by means of light intensity that has passed through the light modulator. According to an embodiment, the QD pattern is configured to accomplish light emission with uniformity and high color purity by uniform distribution of QDs in a matrix using aligned polymer, thereby simultaneously achieving the features of uniform emission of light over the entire pixel, intensity-tunability giving analog grey levels, and high color purity and wide color gamut without using a color filter beyond the limitation of existing QD color display technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Sin-Doo LEE, Se-Um KIM, Jeng-Hun SUH
  • Publication number: 20190025204
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical sensor includes forming a reflective metal layer on a substrate, forming an insulator layer on the reflective metal layer, inducing self-assembly of a metal nanostructure layer on the insulator layer, and selectively etching the insulator layer through a reactive ion etching process to form a plurality of pillars and a plurality of spaces defined by the plurality of pillars. The method for manufacturing a plasmonic optical sensor according to this embodiment facilitates the formation of nanostructures difficult to pattern and form on the large scale at a low cost, and provides a plasmonic optical sensor with repeatability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Yong-Sang RYU, Chulki KIM, Young Min JHON, Sin-Doo LEE, Eui-Sang YU, Jae Hun KIM
  • Publication number: 20180373093
    Abstract: A reflective-type color display according to the present disclosure includes a lower substrate and an upper substrate, a polarization plate positioned on an outer surface of the upper substrate, a plurality of helical photonic crystals arranged between the lower substrate and the upper substrate and having different reflection properties of light in the visible region, and a tunable wave plate positioned on the plurality of helical photonic crystals to control the reflection intensity by continuously changing the phase retardation. According to an embodiment, it is possible to simultaneously achieve the features of three primary colors, analog grey levels, high resolution, and fast response through the separation of the function of color reflection from the intensity tuning capability of the photonic crystal, beyond the limitation of existing reflective-type display technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Sin-Doo LEE, Se-Um KIM
  • Patent number: 9780340
    Abstract: A vertical-type organic light-emitting transistor for reducing the off-state leakage current to improve the current and on-off ratio includes a gate electrode, a lower semiconductor layer disposed on the gate electrode, a source electrode disposed on the lower semiconductor layer, and a source insulation film disposed on the source electrode and covering top and sides of the source electrode, wherein the lower semiconductor layer is configured such that an electric charge is injected into the lower semiconductor layer from the source electrode when voltage is applied to the gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Sin-Doo Lee, In-Ho Lee, Gyujeong Lee
  • Publication number: 20170110691
    Abstract: A vertical-type organic light-emitting transistor for reducing the off-state leakage current to improve the current and on-off ratio includes a gate electrode, a lower semiconductor layer disposed on the gate electrode, a source electrode disposed on the lower semiconductor layer, and a source insulation film disposed on the source electrode and covering top and sides of the source electrode, wherein the lower semiconductor layer is configured such that an electric charge is injected into the lower semiconductor layer from the source electrode when voltage is applied to the gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Sin-Doo LEE, In-Ho LEE, Gyujeong LEE
  • Patent number: 9496497
    Abstract: The present invention includes forming a hydrophobic thin film on a substrate, removing a portion of the first hydrophobic thin film to form a first hydrophilic region, coating a first organic solution on the substrate and selectively wetting the first hydrophilic region, drying the first organic solution to form a first organic thin film pattern in the first hydrophilic region, forming a second hydrophobic thin film on the first organic thin film pattern, coating a second organic solution and selectively wetting the second organic solution, and drying the second organic solution to form a second organic thin film pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sin-Doo Lee, Yu-Jin Na
  • Patent number: 9116393
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel may include a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate and including a plurality of colloidal particles obtained by thermally treating a surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first and second substrates to contain liquid crystal molecules. The size of each of the plurality of colloidal particles may vary according to the length of time heat is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignees: Samsung Display Co., Ltd., SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Kyungho Jung, Sin-Doo Lee, SeungChul Park, Jun-Hee Na, Jinhwan Kim
  • Patent number: 8836873
    Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate, a middle layer, a first liquid crystal layer, a second substrate, a pixel part and a second liquid crystal layer. A first common electrode is on the first substrate. The middle layer includes a lenticular array, and a control electrode on the lenticular array. The control electrode faces the first common electrode. The first liquid crystal layer is between the middle layer and the first substrate, and a second common electrode is on a back side of the middle layer. The pixel part includes a plurality of pixel electrodes on the second substrate and facing the second common electrode. The second liquid crystal layer is between the second common electrode and the pixel part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Samsung Display Co., Ltd., SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Kyungho Jung, Sin-Doo Lee, Jun-Hee Na, Jinhwan Kim
  • Patent number: 8778600
    Abstract: A method of forming a high resolution organic thin film pattern, the method including forming a first organic layer on a substrate; selectively removing the first organic layer by selectively irradiating light energy onto the first organic layer, and forming a remaining part of the first organic layer as a sacrifice layer; forming a second organic layer on the substrate and the entire surface of the sacrifice layer; and lifting off the second organic layer formed on the sacrifice layer by removing the sacrifice layer using a solvent, and forming the remaining second organic layer as a second organic layer pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignees: Samsung Display Co., Ltd., SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Min-Chul Suh, Sin-Doo Lee, Won-Suk Choi, Min-Hoi Kim
  • Publication number: 20130088678
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel may include a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate and including a plurality of colloidal particles obtained by thermally treating a surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first and second substrates to contain liquid crystal molecules. The size of each of the plurality of colloidal particles may vary according to the length of time heat is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicants: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION, SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyungho JUNG, Sin-Doo LEE, SeungChul PARK, Jun-Hee NA, Jinhwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20130027640
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a substrate for alignment of a liquid crystal may include: forming a vertical alignment layer on a substrate; performing an alignment process on the vertical alignment layer in a first direction; forming a protective layer at a partial region of the vertical alignment layer; performing an alignment process on other regions of the vertical alignment layer in a second direction; and removing the protective layer. A liquid crystal display device manufactured using the substrate for alignment of a liquid crystal ensures wide viewing angle and alignment stability with relatively simple processes as compared with the conventional vertically aligned (VA) mode liquid crystal display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sin-Doo Lee, Deog-Kyoon Jeong, Jun-Hee Na
  • Publication number: 20120293735
    Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate, a middle layer, a first liquid crystal layer, a second substrate, a pixel part and a second liquid crystal layer. A first common electrode is on the first substrate. The middle layer includes a lenticular array, and a control electrode on the lenticular array. The control electrode faces the first common electrode. The first liquid crystal layer is between the middle layer and the first substrate, and a second common electrode is on a back side of the middle layer. The pixel part includes a plurality of pixel electrodes on the second substrate and facing the second common electrode. The second liquid crystal layer is between the second common electrode and the pixel part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicants: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION, SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyungho JUNG, Sin-Doo LEE, Jun-Hee NA, Jinhwan KIM
  • Patent number: 8269211
    Abstract: An organic electronic device including: a first layer including a conductive or semiconductive organic material; a second layer including a conductive or semiconductive inorganic material, and in contact with the first layer; and an interface layer between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the interface layer includes a conductive or semiconductive organic material and a conductive or semiconductive inorganic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sin-Doo Lee, Jin-Hyuk Bae
  • Publication number: 20120051985
    Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing liquid droplet microarrays, including: providing a lower substrate on which microstructures are patterned; providing an upper substrate to which one or more liquid path lines and a liquid reservoir are linked at both sides thereof; placing the upper substrate over the lower substrate; and arranging liquid droplets in microarrays on the structures of the lower substrate by allowing a liquid contained in the liquid reservoir to flow though the liquid path lines. Provided also are liquid droplet microarrays obtained by the method, a device for delivering a material including the liquid droplet microarrays, and a method for delivering a material through the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sin-Doo LEE, Sang-Wook LEE, Seung Chul PARK
  • Publication number: 20110221098
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an alignment substrate includes preparing a first substrate on which an alignment film aligned in a first alignment direction is formed; forming a plurality of fluoro-polymer patterns on the first substrate; changing the alignment direction of regions of the alignment film on which the fluoro-polymer patterns are not formed; and removing the fluoro-polymer patterns by using a fluoro-solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicants: SAMSUNG MOBILE DISPLAY CO., LTD., SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Won-Sang PARK, Kee-Han UH, Sin-Doo LEE, Jun-Hee NA, Yeun-Tae KIM, Kyung-Mo KOO
  • Publication number: 20110171584
    Abstract: A method of forming a high resolution organic thin film pattern, the method including forming a first organic layer on a substrate; selectively removing the first organic layer by selectively irradiating light energy onto the first organic layer, and forming a remaining part of the first organic layer as a sacrifice layer; forming a second organic layer on the substrate and the entire surface of the sacrifice layer; and lifting off the second organic layer formed on the sacrifice layer by removing the sacrifice layer using a solvent, and forming the remaining second organic layer as a second organic layer pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicants: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd., SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Min-Chul SUH, Sin-Doo Lee, Woo-Suk Choi, Min-Hoi Kim
  • Patent number: 7978289
    Abstract: A flexible display device may include a first panel including a multifunction film, a second panel arranged facing the first panel with a gap therebetween, the second panel including a substrate and electrodes formed on the substrate, and an electro-optical active layer disposed in the gap between the first panel and the second panel. The multifunction film may perform at least two of the following functions: aligning molecules in the electro-optical active layer, protecting the electro-optical active layer, keeping the thickness of the electro-optical active layer uniform, and serving as a flexible substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignees: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd., Seoul National University Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Sin-Doo Lee, Yeun-Tae Kim