Patents by Inventor Soon-Gi KWON

Soon-Gi 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: 12658089
    Abstract: A gate driver includes: a pull-up circuit configured to pull up a gate output signal to a high voltage in response to a signal at a first node of the pull-up circuit; a first pull-down circuit configured to pull down the gate output signal to a low voltage in response to a signal at a second node of the first pull-down circuit; a second pull-down circuit configured to pull down the gate output signal to the low voltage in response to a signal at a third node of the second pull-down circuit; a first selection circuit configured to activate the first pull-down circuit and deactivate the second pull-down circuit based on a first selection signal; and a second selection circuit configured to activate the second pull-down circuit and deactivate the first pull-down circuit based on a second selection signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai-Jung In, Chulkyu Kang, Kimyeong Eom, Soon-Gi Kwon, Min Jeong Kim
  • Patent number: 12626650
    Abstract: A pixel includes a first transistor including a first and second gates, a first capacitor connected between a first node and a third node, a second capacitor connected between a fourth node and the third node, a second transistor receiving a first scan signal and connected between a data line and the first node, a third transistor receiving a second scan signal and connected between a reference voltage line and the first node, a fourth transistor receiving a third scan signal and connected between an initialization line and the third node, a fifth transistor receiving an emission signal and connected between a first power line and the second node, a sixth transistor receiving the second scan signal and connected between the fourth node and the second node, and a light emitting element connected between the third node and a second power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jongsik Shim, Soon-Gi Kwon, Donghyun Kim, Junyoung Min, Jun-Yong An, Chanyoung Yang, Seunghee Lee, Junwon Choi
  • Publication number: 20250232711
    Abstract: A pixel includes a first transistor including a first and second gates, a first capacitor connected between a first node and a third node, a second capacitor connected between a fourth node and the third node, a second transistor receiving a first scan signal and connected between a data line and the first node, a third transistor receiving a second scan signal and connected between a reference voltage line and the first node, a fourth transistor receiving a third scan signal and connected between an initialization line and the third node, a fifth transistor receiving an emission signal and connected between a first power line and the second node, a sixth transistor receiving the second scan signal and connected between the fourth node and the second node, and a light emitting element connected between the third node and a second power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: JONGSIK SHIM, SOON-GI KWON, DONGHYUN KIM, JUNYOUNG MIN, JUN-YONG AN, CHANYOUNG YANG, SEUNGHEE LEE, JUNWON CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250104588
    Abstract: A gate driver includes: a pull-up circuit configured to pull up a gate output signal to a high voltage in response to a signal at a first node of the pull-up circuit; a first pull-down circuit configured to pull down the gate output signal to a low voltage in response to a signal at a second node of the first pull-down circuit; a second pull-down circuit configured to pull down the gate output signal to the low voltage in response to a signal at a third node of the second pull-down circuit; a first selection circuit configured to activate the first pull-down circuit and deactivate the second pull-down circuit based on a first selection signal; and a second selection circuit configured to activate the second pull-down circuit and deactivate the first pull-down circuit based on a second selection signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Hai-Jung IN, Chulkyu KANG, Kimyeong EOM, Soon-Gi KWON, Min Jeong KIM
  • Patent number: 12165553
    Abstract: A gate driver includes: a pull-up circuit configured to pull up a gate output signal to a high voltage in response to a signal at a first node of the pull-up circuit; a first pull-down circuit configured to pull down the gate output signal to a low voltage in response to a signal at a second node of the first pull-down circuit; a second pull-down circuit configured to pull down the gate output signal to the low voltage in response to a signal at a third node of the second pull-down circuit; a first selection circuit configured to activate the first pull-down circuit and deactivate the second pull-down circuit based on a first selection signal; and a second selection circuit configured to activate the second pull-down circuit and deactivate the first pull-down circuit based on a second selection signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai-Jung In, Chulkyu Kang, Kimyeong Eom, Soon-Gi Kwon, Min Jeong Kim
  • Publication number: 20240282247
    Abstract: A light emitting display device includes multiple pixels arranged in multiple pixel rows, a first scan signal generator that provides a first scan signal to the pixels in the pixel rows, a second scan signal generator that provides a second scan signal to the pixels in the pixel rows, a third scan signal generator that provides a third scan signal to the pixels in the pixel rows, and a light emission signal generator that provides a light emission signal to the pixels in the pixel rows. Each of the second scan signal generator, the third scan signal generator, and the light emission signal generator provides a same signal to the pixels in two of the pixel rows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Soon-Gi KWON, Min Woo BYUN, Ji-Hyun KA, MINJOO KIM, Seon I JEONG, Chae Han HYUN, SUNGCHAN HWANG
  • Publication number: 20230360573
    Abstract: A gate driver includes: a pull-up circuit configured to pull up a gate output signal to a high voltage in response to a signal at a first node of the pull-up circuit; a first pull-down circuit configured to pull down the gate output signal to a low voltage in response to a signal at a second node of the first pull-down circuit; a second pull-down circuit configured to pull down the gate output signal to the low voltage in response to a signal at a third node of the second pull-down circuit; a first selection circuit configured to activate the first pull-down circuit and deactivate the second pull-down circuit based on a first selection signal; and a second selection circuit configured to activate the second pull-down circuit and deactivate the first pull-down circuit based on a second selection signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Hai-Jung IN, Chulkyu KANG, Kimyeong EOM, Soon-Gi KWON, Min Jeong KIM
  • Publication number: 20230145269
    Abstract: A pixel of a display apparatus includes a light emitting element, a first transistor, a second transistor, a first capacitor, and a second capacitor. The first transistor applies a driving current to the light emitting element. The second transistor transmits a data voltage. The first capacitor includes a first end electrically connected to a control electrode of the first transistor, and a second end electrically connected to an output electrode of the second transistor. The second capacitor includes a first end electrically connected to the output electrode of the second transistor, and a second end electrically connected to an output electrode of the first transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyonghwan OH, Chulkyu KANG, Jintae JEONG, Kimyeong EOM, Jaehoon LEE, Soon-Gi KWON, Yangwan KIM, Minku LEE
  • Patent number: 10325548
    Abstract: A power converter may include the following elements: an input terminal for receiving an input voltage; an output terminal for providing an output voltage; a reference member for receiving a reference voltage; a first transistor electrically connected between the reference member and the input terminal; a second transistor electrically connected between the input terminal and the output terminal; a diode electrically connected in parallel with the second transistor; and a controller for selecting a first mode if the input voltage is greater than a first reference voltage level and for selecting a second mode if the input voltage has been less than a second reference voltage level for a reference time period. The first transistor and the diode may generate the output voltage in the first mode. The first transistor and the second transistor may generate the output voltage in the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Soon-Gi Kwon, Sung-Chun Park
  • Patent number: 10310589
    Abstract: A power controller includes an inductor coupled to an input terminal to which an input voltage is input, a first switch coupled between the inductor and a first power source voltage output terminal, a second switch coupled between the inductor and a ground, a switch controller controlling a voltage output to the first power source voltage output terminal by controlling duties of the first and second switches according to a feedback voltage input to a feedback terminal corresponding to a voltage output to the first power source voltage output terminal, and a diode coupled between the first power source voltage output terminal and the feedback terminal, and preventing a voltage of the first power source voltage output terminal from increasing higher than a breakdown voltage of the first and second switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Soon-Gi Kwon, Sung-Cheon Park
  • Patent number: 9754523
    Abstract: A power supply device includes a voltage range selector, a voltage level controller, and a power supply voltage generator. The voltage range selector generates a range selection signal to select a voltage control range. The voltage level controller generates a voltage level control signal based on a driving condition of a display panel. The power supply voltage generator generates a power supply voltage having a voltage level corresponding to the voltage level control signal within the voltage control range, and supplies the power supply voltage to the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoon-Young Lee, Kwang-Hun Kang, Soon-Gi Kwon, Sung-Chun Park, Jeong-Min Seo
  • Publication number: 20170243530
    Abstract: A power converter may include the following elements: an input terminal for receiving an input voltage; an output terminal for providing an output voltage; a reference member for receiving a reference voltage; a first transistor electrically connected between the reference member and the input terminal; a second transistor electrically connected between the input terminal and the output terminal; a diode electrically connected in parallel with the second transistor; and a controller for selecting a first mode if the input voltage is greater than a first reference voltage level and for selecting a second mode if the input voltage has been less than a second reference voltage level for a reference time period. The first transistor and the diode may generate the output voltage in the first mode. The first transistor and the second transistor may generate the output voltage in the second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Soon-Gi KWON, Sung-Chun PARK
  • Publication number: 20170123483
    Abstract: A power controller includes an inductor coupled to an input terminal to which an input voltage is input, a first switch coupled between the inductor and a first power source voltage output terminal, a second switch coupled between the inductor and a ground, a switch controller controlling a voltage output to the first power source voltage output terminal by controlling duties of the first and second switches according to a feedback voltage input to a feedback terminal corresponding to a voltage output to the first power source voltage output terminal, and a diode coupled between the first power source voltage output terminal and the feedback terminal, and preventing a voltage of the first power source voltage output terminal from increasing higher than a breakdown voltage of the first and second switches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Soon-Gi KWON, Sung-Cheon PARK
  • Patent number: 9552030
    Abstract: A power controller includes an inductor coupled to an input terminal to which an input voltage is input, a first switch coupled between the inductor and a first power source voltage output terminal, a second switch coupled between the inductor and a ground, a switch controller controlling a voltage output to the first power source voltage output terminal by controlling duties of the first and second switches according to a feedback voltage input to a feedback terminal corresponding to a voltage output to the first power source voltage output terminal, and a diode coupled between the first power source voltage output terminal and the feedback terminal, and preventing a voltage of the first power source voltage output terminal from increasing higher than a breakdown voltage of the first and second switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Soon-Gi Kwon, Sung-Cheon Park
  • Patent number: 9431903
    Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes a first power source generator, the first power source generator including an input port and a first output port, the first power source generator being configured to receive an input power source to the input port, and being configured to generate a first power source, the first power source being output to the first output port, and a selecting unit, the selecting unit being configured to selectively transmit, to the first power source generator, one of: a feedback voltage, the feedback voltage being input from an external feedback wiring line via a feedback terminal, and a voltage of the first output port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Soon-Gi Kwon, Sung-Cheon Park
  • Patent number: 9389500
    Abstract: Provided are a method of manufacturing a photomask, in which a hardmask film pattern is used as an etch mask for etching a phase-shift layer under the hardmask film pattern, a blankmask, and a photomask using the blankmask. In the method, a resist film for patterning a hardmask film may be formed to a thin thickness, and the phase-shift layer may be etched using the hardmask film pattern having a high etch selectivity with respect to the phase-shift layer. Accordingly, an optical density may be maintained to be 3.0 due to use of a light-shielding film pattern, thereby increasing the resolution and precision of a pattern, reducing a loading effect, and improving critical dimension (CD) features, such as CD uniformity and CD linearity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: S&S Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kee-Soo Nam, Geung-Won Kang, Jong-Hwa Lee, Chul-Kyu Yang, Soon-Gi Kwon
  • Publication number: 20160133217
    Abstract: A power supply device includes a voltage range selector, a voltage level controller, and a power supply voltage generator. The voltage range selector generates a range selection signal to select a voltage control range. The voltage level controller generates a voltage level control signal based on a driving condition of a display panel. The power supply voltage generator generates a power supply voltage having a voltage level corresponding to the voltage level control signal within the voltage control range, and supplies the power supply voltage to the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Yoon-Young LEE, Kwang-Hun KANG, Soon-Gi KWON, Sung-Chun PARK, Jeong-Min SEO
  • Patent number: 9293519
    Abstract: An organic light emitting display that includes a display panel, a power supply and a coupling member. The display panel includes scan lines, data lines, first power lines and a plurality of pixels. The power supply is positioned at the outside of the display panel, and supplies first power to the display panel through a coupling member. The coupling member includes first and second coupling portions respectively coupled to the power lines, first and second coupling lines transmitting the first power supplied from the power supply to the respective first and second coupling portions, and a feedback line transmitting the voltage of the second coupling portion to the power supply. Accordingly, it is possible to provide an organic light emitting display capable of precisely controlling the voltage of output power and preventing the deterioration of the luminance of a display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Soon-Gi Kwon, Sung-Cheon Park
  • Publication number: 20150212403
    Abstract: Provided are a method of manufacturing a photomask, in which a hardmask film pattern is used as an etch mask for etching a phase-shift layer under the hardmask film pattern, a blankmask, and a photomask using the blankmask. In the method, a resist film for patterning a hardmask film may be formed to a thin thickness, and the phase-shift layer may be etched using the hardmask film pattern having a high etch selectivity with respect to the phase-shift layer. Accordingly, an optical density may be maintained to be 3.0 due to use of a light-shielding film pattern, thereby increasing the resolution and precision of a pattern, reducing a loading effect, and improving critical dimension (CD) features, such as CD uniformity and CD linearity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Kee-Soo Nam, Geung-Won Kang, Jong-Hwa Lee, Chul-Kyu Yang, Soon-Gi Kwon
  • Publication number: 20150155779
    Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes a first power source generator, the first power source generator including an input port and a first output port, the first power source generator being configured to receive an input power source to the input port, and being configured to generate a first power source, the first power source being output to the first output port, and a selecting unit, the selecting unit being configured to selectively transmit, to the first power source generator, one of: a feedback voltage, the feedback voltage being input from an external feedback wiring line via a feedback terminal, and a voltage of the first output port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Soon-Gi KWON, Sung-Cheon PARK