Patents by Inventor Su-Mi MOON

Su-Mi MOON 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: 20240055566
    Abstract: A display device in accordance with one or more embodiments may include: a substrate including a display area including a plurality of pixel areas, each of the plurality of pixel areas including an emission area, and a non-display area at at least one side of the display area; and a pixel in each of the plurality of pixel areas. The pixel may include: a first electrode and a second electrode spaced from each other on the substrate; a plurality of light emitting elements connected between the first and the second electrodes; and an optical pattern on the plurality of light emitting elements and overlapping at least some of the plurality of light emitting elements. The optical pattern is configured to extract light emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Chang Il TAE, Jae Woong KANG, Sin Chul KANG, Su Mi MOON, Won Sik OH
  • Publication number: 20240038152
    Abstract: A pixel includes a first light source including at least one first light emitting element between a first split electrode and a second power supply; a second light source unit including at least one second light emitting element between a second split electrode and the second power supply; a driving-current generator including a first transistor between a first power supply and the first and second light source units and generating a driving current corresponding to a first data signal; a first switching unit including a first switching element between the driving-current generator and the first light source; and a second switching unit including a second switching element between the driving-current generator and the second light source unit and controlling an electrical connection between the first and second light source units in response to a second data signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yo Han LEE, Su Mi MOON, Hyun Min CHO
  • Patent number: 11783764
    Abstract: A pixel includes a first light source including at least one first light emitting element between a first split electrode and a second power supply; a second light source unit including at least one second light emitting element between a second split electrode and the second power supply; a driving-current generator including a first transistor between a first power supply and the first and second light source units and generating a driving current corresponding to a first data signal; a first switching unit including a first switching element between the driving-current generator and the first light source; and a second switching unit including a second switching element between the driving-current generator and the second light source unit and controlling an electrical connection between the first and second light source units in response to a second data signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yo Han Lee, Su Mi Moon, Hyun Min Cho
  • Publication number: 20230282777
    Abstract: A light-emitting element, a method for manufacturing same, and a display device are provided. The light-emitting element comprises: a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer; an active layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; and an electrode layer on the second semiconductor layer and having a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, the second surface contacting the second semiconductor layer. The electrode layer includes a first protruding pattern in which at least a partial area of the first surface protrudes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventor: Su Mi MOON
  • Patent number: 11688314
    Abstract: A pixel comprising a light emitting unit comprising at least one light emitting element; a pixel circuit for supplying current to the light emitting in response to a data signal; a sensing transistor electrically connected between a data line and a first node that is a common node of the light emitting unit and the pixel circuit; and a control transistor electrically connected between a scanning line and a gate electrode of the sensing transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yo Han Lee, Sin Chul Kang, Su Mi Moon, Won Sik Oh
  • Publication number: 20230049527
    Abstract: A pixel includes a first light source including at least one first light emitting element between a first split electrode and a second power supply; a second light source unit including at least one second light emitting element between a second split electrode and the second power supply; a driving-current generator including a first transistor between a first power supply and the first and second light source units and generating a driving current corresponding to a first data signal; a first switching unit including a first switching element between the driving-current generator and the first light source; and a second switching unit including a second switching element between the driving-current generator and the second light source unit and controlling an electrical connection between the first and second light source units in response to a second data signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yo Han LEE, Su Mi MOON, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20230045654
    Abstract: A display device includes transistors disposed on a substrate, a first protective layer covering the transistors, conductive patterns disposed on the first protective layer, a second protective layer disposed on the conductive patterns, first and second electrodes disposed on the second protective layer, at least one light emitting disposed between the first and second electrodes, and a first contact electrode disposed on the first electrode and contacting an end of at least one light emitting element, and a second contact electrode disposed on the second electrode and contacting another end of the at least one light emitting element. The conductive patterns include first and second conductive patterns respectively overlapping the first and second electrodes. The first electrode is connected to the first conductive pattern. The second protective layer includes an opening hole exposing a portion of the second conductive pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su Mi MOON, Sin Chul KANG, Jae Woong KANG, Won Sik OH
  • Publication number: 20230005987
    Abstract: A display device and a manufacturing method of the display device are provided. A display device includes a conductive line disposed on a substrate, a first capacitor electrode disposed on the conductive line and electrically connected to the conductive line, a passivation layer disposed on the first capacitor electrode, a first electrode disposed on the passivation layer and at least partially overlapping the first capacitor electrode in a plan view, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, the second electrode and the first electrode being disposed on a same layer, and light emitting elements disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sin Chul KANG, Su Mi MOON
  • Publication number: 20230006119
    Abstract: A display device may include a substrate including pixel areas, and a pixel disposed in each of the pixel area. The pixel may include a transistor and a driving voltage line disposed in the substrate, first and second electrodes spaced apart from each other, a bank pattern disposed on the first and second electrodes, respectively, intermediate layers disposed on the bank pattern, light emitting elements disposed between two adjacent intermediate layers of the intermediate layers, a first contact electrode disposed on one of the two adjacent intermediate layers and electrically connected to an end of each of the light emitting elements, and a second contact electrode disposed on another one of the two adjacent intermediate layers and electrically connected to another end of each of the light emitting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won Sik OH, Su Mi MOON, Sin Chul KANG, Hyun Min CHO, Xinxing LI, Chul Jong YOO
  • Publication number: 20220392947
    Abstract: Provided herein may be a display device. The display device may include: a first connection electrode extending in a first direction, and electrically connected to a first power line to which a first power supply is applied; a second connection electrode spaced apart from the first connection electrode, and electrically connected to a second power line to which a second power supply is applied; a first electrode extending from the first connection electrode; a second electrode extending from the second connection electrode, and disposed in parallel to the first electrode with a predetermined distance therebetween; and a plurality of light emitting elements each including a first end electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second end electrically connected to the second electrode. Each of the first electrode and the second electrode may include a bent portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Won Sik OH, Su Mi MOON, Hyun Min CHO
  • Publication number: 20220393071
    Abstract: A display device includes a first inner bank and a second inner bank that are disposed on a substrate and spaced apart from each other, a first electrode disposed on a partial area of the first inner bank and a second electrode covering the second inner bank, and a light-emitting element between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein an end portion of the light-emitting element does not overlap the first electrode in a thickness direction of the substrate, and another end portion of the light-emitting element overlaps the second electrode in a thickness direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Su Mi MOON, Sin Chul KANG
  • Publication number: 20220352244
    Abstract: A display device includes a pixel disposed in a display area; a first line electrically connected to the pixel; and a first control line disposed around the first line. The pixel includes a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart from each other; at least one intermediate electrode including a first intermediate electrode disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; light emitting elements electrically connected between a pair of adjacent electrodes among the first electrode, the second electrode, and the at least one intermediate electrode; and a first switching element electrically connected between the first intermediate electrode and the first line, the first switching element being controlled by a signal applied to the first control line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sin Chul KANG, Su Mi MOON, Jae Woong KANG, Won Sik OH, Hyun Min CHO
  • Patent number: 11488520
    Abstract: A pixel includes a first light source including at least one first light emitting element between a first split electrode and a second power supply; a second light source unit including at least one second light emitting element between a second split electrode and the second power supply; a driving-current generator including a first transistor between a first power supply and the first and second light source units and generating a driving current corresponding to a first data signal; a first switching unit including a first switching element between the driving-current generator and the first light source; and a second switching unit including a second switching element between the driving-current generator and the second light source unit and controlling an electrical connection between the first and second light source units in response to a second data signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yo Han Lee, Su Mi Moon, Hyun Min Cho
  • Publication number: 20220302350
    Abstract: A light emitting element includes a first semiconductor layer doped with a first polarity; a second semiconductor layer doped with a second polarity different from the first polarity; an active layer arranged between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, and including a first surface facing the first semiconductor layer and a second surface facing the second semiconductor layer; and a doped layer disposed on the first surface or the second surface of the active layer and having ions of the first polarity or the second polarity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Su Mi MOON
  • Publication number: 20220278173
    Abstract: A display device may include a first sub-pixel including a first light emitting element disposed in a first sub-pixel area of a substrate, a second sub-pixel including a second light emitting element disposed in a second sub-pixel area located in a first direction with respect to the first sub-pixel area of the substrate, a bank layer disposed between the first and second sub-pixels, a first color filter pattern disposed on the first sub-pixel and the bank layer, and a second color filter pattern disposed on the second sub-pixel and the bank layer. The first light emitting element may emit light having a first color. The second light emitting element may emit light having a second color. The first color filter pattern and the second color filter pattern may at least partially overlap each other on the bank layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Jin KONG, Hyun Min CHO, Dae Hyun KIM, Su Mi MOON, Xinxing LI, Hee Keun LEE
  • Publication number: 20220181522
    Abstract: A display device may include: a substrate including a display area and a non-display area; and at least one pixel disposed in the display area, and comprising at least one pixel including an emission area that emits light. The at least one pixel may include: at least one sub-electrode extending in a direction on the substrate; at least one branch electrode extending in a direction and spaced apart from the sub-electrode; a first insulating layer disposed on the at least one sub-electrode and the at least one branch electrode; first electrodes disposed on the first insulating layer and electrically connected with the at least one sub-electrode; second electrodes disposed on the first insulating layer and electrically connected with the at least one branch electrode; and at least one light emitting element aligned between at least one of the first electrodes and at least one of the second electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su Mi MOON, Jae Woong KANG, Sin Chul KANG, Won Sik OH, Yo Han LEE
  • Publication number: 20220077227
    Abstract: A display device may include: a base layer including a display area and a non-display area; and a plurality of pixels in the display area, and each including a plurality of sub-pixels each including an emission area configured to emit light and a peripheral area around the emission area. The sub-pixels may include: at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode extending in a direction and spaced apart from each other; and a plurality of light emitting elements between a first electrode of the at least one first electrode and a second electrode of the at least one second electrode and configured to emit light. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode may include at least two first electrode patterns spaced apart from each other, and coupled by at least one first connection pattern in the emission area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Sin Chul KANG, Su Mi MOON
  • Publication number: 20220069004
    Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate including a first area and a second area located at the edge of the first area. A first electrode and a second electrode are on the first substrate and spaced from each other. Light emitting elements are located between the first electrode and the second electrode in the first area. A first conductive layer is on the first electrode in the second area. A pixel circuit layer is on the first conductive layer in the second area, and includes a transistor connected to the first conductive layer. A second substrate is on the pixel circuit layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Sin Chul KANG, Won Sik OH, Jae Woong KANG, Su Mi MOON, Yo Han LEE
  • Publication number: 20220069003
    Abstract: A display device includes a pixel disposed in a display area. The pixel includes first and second sub-areas; first and second electrodes of a first stage disposed in the first sub-area; first light emitting elements disposed between the first and second electrodes; first and second contact electrodes of the first stage to electrically connect the first light emitting elements between the first and second electrodes; first and second electrodes of a second stage disposed in the second sub-area; second light emitting elements disposed between the first and second electrodes of the second stage; first and second contact electrodes of the second stage to electrically connect the second light emitting elements between the first and second electrodes of the second stage; and a connection electrode to electrically connect the second contact electrode of the first stage with the first contact electrode of the second stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yo Han LEE, Sin Chul KANG, Jae Woong KANG, Su Mi MOON, Won Sik OH
  • Publication number: 20220037562
    Abstract: A light emitting element includes an emission stacked pattern and an insulating film. The emission stack pattern includes a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer disposed on the first conductive semiconductor layer, and a second conductive semiconductor layer disposed on the active layer. The insulating film surrounds an outer surface of the emission stacked pattern and has a non-uniform thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su Mi MOON, Eun Ju KIM, Hyun Min CHO