Patents by Inventor Sun Shin

Sun Shin 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).

  • MEMORY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210141554
    Abstract: A memory system includes a plurality of nonvolatile memory apparatuses; and a controller including cache areas respectively corresponding to the plurality of nonvolatile memory apparatuses, each of the cache areas storing cache data of a corresponding nonvolatile memory apparatus, wherein the controller adjusts a size of at least one of the cache areas based on read queue depths of command queues respectively corresponding to the plurality of nonvolatile memory apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Duck Hoi KOO, Soong Sun SHIN
  • Data storage device and operating method thereof
    Patent number: 10997039
    Abstract: A method for operating a data storage device which includes a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory blocks, includes generating a valid page count table including the number of valid pages of each of closed blocks among the plurality of memory blocks in which data are written in all pages thereof and the number of valid pages of at least one open block among the plurality of memory blocks in which data is written in a part of pages thereof; generating a valid page scan table including a scan pointer for scanning the number of valid pages of the open block; and backing up the valid page count table and the valid page scan table in a meta block among the plurality of memory blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Duck Hoi Koo, Yong Tae Kim, Soong Sun Shin, Cheon Ok Jeong
  • Air cleaner
    Patent number: 10967319
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an air cleaner capable of being coupled or separated in a vertical direction to improve space utilization. An air cleaner may include a first air cleaning module provided with a first connection unit, and a second air cleaning module detachably coupled to the first air cleaning module and provided with a second connection unit, wherein the second connection unit is configured to be detachably coupled to the first connection unit, and configured to be rotatable with respect to the first connection unit when the second connection unit is coupled to the first connection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Euy Sung Chu, Nak Hyun Kim, Ju Young Kim, Jee Ho Park, Moon Sun Shin, Sang Ho Shin, Seung Won Oh, Jeong Kyo Oh, Jun Hwa Lee, Tae Yong Lee
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSCEIVING OPERATION INFORMATION IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INCLUDING A MEMORY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210096760
    Abstract: A data processing system includes a memory system configured to transfer to, or receive from, a host, a piece of data in an in-band communication way. The memory system is configured to transfer a packet to the host in an out-of-band communication way. The packet includes a first type item, including a parameter regarding an idle status, a data input/output processing status and a status showing a sequential or random write operation in the memory system, and a second type item including a variable corresponding to the parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Jun Cho, Jin-Soo Kim, Soong-Sun Shin
  • Controller for minimizing flushing operations for mapping table, memory system and operating method thereof
    Patent number: 10942862
    Abstract: A memory system includes a memory device comprising a plurality of memory cells storing data, and configured to perform one or more of a write operation, read operation and erase operation on the plurality of memory cells; and a controller configured to control an operation of the memory device, wherein the controller is configured to: cache a logical block addressing (LBA) mapping table from the memory device when the memory system is powered on by driving power applied thereto; and transfer a direct memory access (DMA) setup to a host when the LBA mapping table is cached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Duck Hoi Koo, Soong Sun Shin, Sang Hyun Kim
  • WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING WATER SUPPLY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210025095
    Abstract: Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water can be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Min Hyung KIM, Hyun Mook KIM, Yong Kwon WON, Masato SUZUKI, Mitsuhiro SHIGERI, Young Sun SHIN, Goan Su JUNG, Amitoj SINGH, Gyu Woo KIM
  • AIR CONDITIONER
    Publication number: 20210010711
    Abstract: An air conditioner includes a discharge blade configured to move between a guide position at which a direction of air blown from a blower fan and discharged to an outlet is controlled, and a closing position at which the outlet is closed, wherein the discharge blade includes a plurality of blade holes through which the air is discharged through the discharge blade at the closing position, wherein the discharge blade moves between the guide position and the closing position and controls an air flow from the blower fan to a discharge plate or the outlet. Through this configuration, an air flow discharged to the outside of the housing can be controlled by operation of the discharge blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Ki CHO, Ki Jun KIM, Dae Dong KIM, Chang Heon LEE, Moon Sun SHIN, Young Lae JO
  • Composite optical sheet and liquid crystal display device including the same
    Patent number: 10890697
    Abstract: Provided are a composite optical sheet and a liquid crystal display device including the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventors: Young Min Park, Do Hun Kim, Hyun Hyang Kim, Ji Eun Nam, Taek Sun Shin
  • BACKLIGHT UNIT AND DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200393611
    Abstract: A backlight unit includes a light source array including at least one light source which emits light and a circuit board on which the light source is disposed, and a first optical layer disposed on the light source array. The first optical layer includes a first layer which defines at least one concave portion in a bottom of the first layer, where the at least one concave portion is coupled to the light source, a second layer disposed on the first layer, the second layer guiding light incident from the first layer in one direction, a plurality of optical patterns disposed on one surface of the second layer, the plurality of optical patterns selectively emitting light passing through the one surface, and a reflective layer disposed on the bottom of the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Tae Yong RYU, Do Hun KIM, Taek Sun SHIN, Jae Sul AN, Byung Seo YOON
  • COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR IMPROVING UV-INDUCED SKIN DAMAGE USING HYDROANGENOL AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT
    Publication number: 20200383892
    Abstract: Provided is a composition for preventing or improving UV-induced skin damage that contains hydrangenol derived from the extract of Hydrangea serrata as an active ingredient. The composition containing hydrangenol derived from the extract of Hydrangea serrata is able to increase secretion of hyaluronic acid and procollagen type-1 and inhibit secretion of MMP-1 in skin cells, and therefore effective in preventing or improving UV-induced damage of skin cells. Accordingly, the hydrangenol-containing composition is usefully available as a quasi-drug, drug, food, or cosmetic composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Sun Hee LEE, Keun Suk LEE, Hyoun Jea KIM, Kyung Tae LEE, Ji Sun SHIN, Yu Kyong SHIN, Hye Shin AHN
  • Method for preventing or treating colitis disease comprising K040706 as an active ingredient
    Patent number: 10849941
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating a colitis disease in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering a composition comprising Lactobacillus sakei K040706 (Accession No: KCCM11472P) as an active ingredient to the subject in an amount effective in treating the colitis disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: KOREA FOOD RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Young Kyoung Rhee, Hee-Do Hong, Chang-Won Cho, Mi Jang, Tae-Gyu Lim, Young-Chul Lee, KyungTack Kim, Eun-Young Hwang, Kyung-Tae Lee, Ji-Sun Shin, Seunghwan Seo, Young-ran Song
  • BACKLIGHT UNIT AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200371397
    Abstract: A backlight unit and a display device including the backlight unit are provided. A backlight unit includes a substrate, light sources disposed on one surface of the substrate, a first reflective film disposed on one surface of the substrate and including first openings, each of the first openings of the first reflective film exposing each of the light sources, and wavelength filter layers disposed above the first reflective film and disposed to correspond to the first openings, the wavelength filter layers are spaced apart from each other, and each of the wavelength filter layers covers at least one of the first openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Sul AN, Do Hun KIM, Tae Yong RYU, Taek Sun SHIN, Byung Seo YOON, Ju Young Yoon
  • Storage device and operating method thereof
    Patent number: 10845998
    Abstract: There are provided a storage device having improved security and an operating method thereof. In a storage device including a memory controller for controlling a memory device including a plurality of memory blocks, the storage device includes: a host interface configured to receive an analog connection request signal provided by a host; and a host access controller configured to control access by the host according to host information acquired from the connection request signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Jin Soo Kim, Soong Sun Shin
  • METHOD FOR DETERMINING FETAL FRACTION IN MATERNAL SAMPLE
    Publication number: 20200347442
    Abstract: Provided are a method for determining a fetal fraction and a computer readable medium in which a program to be applied to performing the method is recorded. According to the method, the fetal fraction may be accurately determined even for a small sequencing coverage. Therefore, highly cost-efficient and accurate measurement of a fetal fraction may be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Sun Shin KIM, Min Jeong KIM
  • CONTROL APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN OPERATION OF AT LEAST ONE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200351177
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a device for controlling an operation of at least one electric device including a user interface unit having a conversation display window in which a conversation with the at least one electric device is displayed, a conversation input window configured to receive a character for controlling the operation of the at least one electric device, an icon selection window in which an icon corresponding to the at least one electric device is displayed, and a chatting screen on which a send button for transmitting the character received by the conversation input window is arranged, and a control unit configured to collectively control the operation of the at least one electric device based on a batch control instruction received by the conversation input window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Ji Hyun JEON, Hye Jung CHANG, Young Sun SHIN, Sun Young SEO, So Young YUN, Ji Yoon YOON, Eun Kyung HONG, A Ra CHO, Kyung Nam KIM, Jae Seok LEE, Eun Hwa JANG
  • STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200348888
    Abstract: Provided herein may be a storage device and a method of operating the same. A storage device for protecting the storage device from physical movement may include a nonvolatile memory device, a sensor unit configured to collect information about physical movement of the storage device, and a memory controller configured to perform a device lock operation of protecting data in the nonvolatile memory device, based on a sensor value acquired from the sensor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Jin Soo KIM, Soong Sun SHIN
  • Washing machine and washing water supply device
    Patent number: 10822734
    Abstract: Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Min Hyung Kim, Hyun Mook Kim, Yong Kwon Won, Masato Suzuki, Mitsuhiro Shigeri, Young Sun Shin, Goan Su Jung, Amitoj Singh, Gyu Woo Kim
  • Dehumidifier
    Patent number: 10823434
    Abstract: A dehumidifier according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a body; and a water container mounted at an upper side of the body, wherein the body includes a seating part arranged at an upper side thereof and on which the water container is seated and a hollow connection port protruding upward from the seating part, and the water container includes a connection hole into which the connection port is inserted and a valve which opens the connection hole as the water container is mounted on the body. The dehumidifier prevents condensed water in the water container from leaking through the connection hole in a state in which the water container is separated from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Moon Sun Shin, Kwon Jin Kim, Hyeong Joon Seo, Sung June Cho, Kang Ho Choi, Seong Ryeol Myeong, Jong Chul Ahn, Dong Yoon Lee, Jung Un Choi
  • Data storage device and operating method thereof
    Patent number: 10810118
    Abstract: A data storage device includes a nonvolatile memory device and a controller configured to control an operation of the nonvolatile memory device. The controller includes a volatile memory including a first index storage unit in which first index information for first data buffers are stored and a second index storage unit in which second index information for second data buffers are stored, a first central processing unit (CPU) configured to perform allocation and release of allocation of the first data buffers by accessing the first index storage unit of the volatile memory, and a second CPU configured to perform allocation and release of allocation of the second data buffers by accessing the second index storage unit of the volatile memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Soong Sun Shin, Duck Hoi Koo, Yong Tae Kim, Cheon Ok Jeong
  • Air purifier
    Patent number: D900290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Sun Shin, Jin-Sun Park