Patents by Inventor Sung-Eun Cha

Sung-Eun Cha 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: 7528914
    Abstract: A vertical alignment mode reflective-transmissive liquid crystal display (LCD) includes the first substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface and the second substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface and facing the first substrate. A cell is formed between the upper surface of the first substrate and the lower surface of the second substrate. The cell has a plurality cell-gaps. A vertically aligned liquid crystal layer is disposed in the cell. The reflective region of the LCD has a cell-gap ranging from about 1.8 ?m to about 2.2 ?m, and the transmissive region of the LCD has a cell-gap ranging from about 3.6 ?m to about 4.0 ?m. The first optical film assembly including the first polarizer is disposed on the lower surface of the first substrate. The second optical film assembly including the second polarizer is disposed on the upper surface of the second substrate. An absorption axis of the first polarizer is substantially perpendicular to that of the second polarizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Hyun Kim, Won-Sang Park, Sang-Woo Kim, Jae-Young Lee, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Ik Lim
  • Patent number: 7511788
    Abstract: An array substrate includes a plate, a switching element, an insulating layer and a pixel electrode. The plate includes a pixel region, and the switching element is disposed on the plate. The insulating layer is disposed on the plate to include an opening for a multi-domain disposed in the pixel region and a contact hole. An electrode of the switching element is partially exposed through the contact hole. The pixel electrode is disposed on the insulating layer corresponding to the pixel region, an inner surface of the opening for the multi-domain and an inner surface of the contact hole so that the pixel electrode is electrically connected to the electrode of the switching element. Therefore, the viewing angle and the image display quality of the LCD apparatus are improved, and a manufacturing process is simplified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Hyun Kim, Sung-Eun Cha, Sang-Woo Kim, Won-Sang Park, Jae-Young Lee, Jae-Ik Lim
  • Patent number: 7450203
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a liquid crystal display and assembly without a contact hole in the reflective layer. By eliminating the contact hole, the overall reflectance of the apparatus is increased. In order to prevent light leakage and afterimage, the invention includes an interface electrode that is strategically positioned over where light leakage occurs. An exemplary display apparatus includes a first substrate having a reflective region and a transmissive region including a transparent electrode, a second substrate including a transparent common electrode, a liquid crystal layer located between the first substrate and the second substrate, and a thin film transistor. The tin film transistor includes a gate electrode, a source electrode, and a drain electrode, and the gate electrode is located in the reflective region. Either the source electrode or the drain electrode contacts the transparent electrode between the reflective region and the transmissive region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Hyun Kim, Yong-Kyu Jang, Won-Sang Park, Sang-Woo Kim, Young-Ok Cha, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Young Lee
  • Publication number: 20080248190
    Abstract: In a liquid crystal display apparatus, a lower substrate has a transmissive electrode formed in a transmissive area of a first substrate and a reflective electrode formed in a reflective area of the first substrate. An upper substrate has a second substrate, a first insulating layer formed on the second substrate corresponding to the transmissive area, a common electrode formed on the first insulating layer and the second substrate corresponding to the reflective area, and a second insulating layer formed on the common electrode corresponding to the reflective area. Accordingly, the liquid crystal display apparatus may have a uniform cell gap, thereby improving a reflectance and a transmittance thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Won-Sang PARK, Kee-Han Uh, Yong-Kyu Jang, Sang-Woo Park, Sang-Woo Kim, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Young Lee, Jae-Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 7417700
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a liquid crystal layer having a twist angle of ±10 degree. An upper polarizer is disposed over an upper substrate of the liquid crystal display panel, and includes an absorption axis forming at an angle of 47±10 degree in a clockwise direction with respect to a major axis. An upper ?/2 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper polarizer, and includes ?nd1 of 260±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 166±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. An upper ?/4 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper ?/2 retardation film, and includes ?nd2 of 140±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 111±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. Therefore, the optical condition of the optical film assembly is optimized to improve an image display quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Kyu Jang, Won-Sang Park, Jae-Hyun Kim, Sang-Woo Kim, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Young Lee
  • Patent number: 7379134
    Abstract: In a liquid crystal display apparatus, a lower substrate has a transmissive electrode formed in a transmissive area of a first substrate and a reflective electrode formed in a reflective area of the first substrate. An upper substrate has a second substrate, a first insulating layer formed on the second substrate corresponding to the transmissive area, a common electrode formed on the first insulating layer and the second substrate corresponding to the reflective area, and a second insulating layer formed on the common electrode corresponding to the reflective area. Accordingly, the liquid crystal display apparatus may have a uniform cell gap, thereby improving a reflectance and a transmittance thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Sang Park, Kee-Han Uh, Yong-Kyu Jang, Sang-Woo Park, Sang-Woo Kim, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Young Lee, Jae-Hyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20080106663
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a thin film transistor array substrate, a method for manufacturing the array substrate, and a liquid crystal display. The present invention further discloses a liquid crystal display having a reflective area and a transmissive area, which the image quality can be enhanced with. The present invention also discloses a liquid crystal display that has a liquid crystal layer whose thickness is depends on position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Jae-Hyun Kim, Won-Sang Park, Sang-Woo Kim, Jae-Young Lee, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Ik Lim
  • Publication number: 20080036949
    Abstract: A display panel according to one aspect of the present invention includes a lower substrate, an upper substrate and a liquid crystal layer. The lower substrate includes a plate, a switching element, an insulating layer, a transmission electrode and a protrusion. The plate has a transmission region through which a light may pass. The switching element is formed on the plate. The insulating layer is formed on the plate to cover the switching element. The transmission electrode is electrically connected to the switching element. The transmission electrode is formed in the transmission region. The protrusion divides the transmission region into a plurality of transmission portions. The upper substrate faces the lower substrate. The liquid crystal layer is disposed between the lower substrate and the upper substrate. Advantageously, an image display quality of the display apparatus is improved, and manufacturing cost is decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Jae-Hyun Kim, Won-Sang Park, Sang-Woo Kim, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Young Lee, Jae-Ik Lim
  • Patent number: 7330231
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a thin film transistor array substrate, a method for manufacturing the array substrate, and a liquid crystal display. The present invention further discloses a liquid crystal display having a reflective area and a transmissive area, which the image quality can be enhanced with. The present invention also discloses a liquid crystal display that has a liquid crystal layer whose thickness is depends on position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Hyun Kim, Won-Sang Park, Sang-Woo Kim, Jae-Young Lee, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Ik Lim
  • Publication number: 20080013018
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a liquid crystal layer having a twist angle of ±10 degree. An upper polarizer is disposed over an upper substrate of the liquid crystal display panel, and includes an absorption axis forming at an angle of 47±10 degree in a clockwise direction with respect to a major axis. An upper ?/2 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper polarizer, and includes ?nd1 of 260±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 166±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. An upper ?/4 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper ?/2 retardation film, and includes ?nd2 of 140±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 111±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. Therefore, the optical condition of the optical film assembly is optimized to improve an image display quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.,
    Inventors: Yong-Kyu JANG, Won-Sang PARK, Jae-Hyun KIM, Sang-Woo KIM, Sung-Eun CHA, Jae-Young LEE
  • Patent number: 7292297
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a liquid crystal layer having a twist angle of ±10 degree. An upper polarizer is disposed over an upper substrate of the liquid crystal display panel, and includes an absorption axis forming at an angle of 47±10 degree in a clockwise direction with respect to a major axis. An upper ?/2 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper polarizer, and includes ?nd1 of 260±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 166±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. An upper ?/4 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper ?/2 retardation film, and includes ?nd2 of 140±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 111±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. Therefore, the optical condition of the optical film assembly is optimized to improve an image display quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Kyu Jang, Won-Sang Park, Jae-Hyun Kim, Sang-Woo Kim, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Young Lee
  • Publication number: 20070200966
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display, in accordance with the present invention, includes a first substrate having a thin film transistor and a first electrode formed thereon. The first electrode is electrically connected to the thin film transistor. A first insulating layer is formed on the first substrate including the thin film transistor and the first electrode and a window is formed in the first insulating layer, the window exposing a predetermined region of the first electrode. A second electrode is provided on the first insulating layer and electrically connected to the first electrode. A second substrate includes a third electrode formed thereon. A first gap is formed between a surface of the third electrode and a surface of the predetermined region of the first electrode, and a second gap is formed between the surface of the third electrode and a surface of the second electrode. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the first gap and the second gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Yong-Kyu Jang, Jae-Hyun Kim, Sang-Woo Kim, Jae-Young Lee, Sung-Eun Cha, Young-Nam Yun
  • Publication number: 20070153179
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a liquid crystal layer having a twist angle of ±10 degree. An upper polarizer is disposed over an upper substrate of the liquid crystal display panel, and includes an absorption axis forming at an angle of 47±10 degree in a clockwise direction with respect to a major axis. An upper ?/2 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper polarizer, and includes ?nd1 of 260±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 166±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. An upper ?/4 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper ?/2 retardation film, and includes ?nd2 of 140±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 111±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. Therefore, the optical condition of the optical film assembly is optimized to improve an image display quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.,
    Inventors: Yong-Kyu JANG, Won-Sang PARK, Jae-Hyun KIM, Sang-Woo KIM, Sung-Eun CHA, Jae-Young LEE
  • Patent number: 7223999
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display, in accordance with the present invention, includes a first substrate having a thin film transistor and a first electrode formed thereon. The first electrode is electrically connected to the thin film transistor. A first insulating layer is formed on the first substrate including the thin film transistor and the first electrode and a window is formed in the first insulating layer, the window exposing a predetermined region of the first electrode. A second electrode is provided on the first insulating layer and electrically connected to the first electrode. A second substrate includes a third electrode formed thereon. A first gap is formed between a surface of the third electrode and a surface of the predetermined region of the first electrode, and a second gap is formed between the surface of the third electrode and a surface of the second electrode. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the first gap and the second gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Kyu Jang, Jae-Hyun Kim, Sang-Woo Kim, Jae-Young Lee, Sung-Eun Cha, Young-Nam Yun
  • Patent number: 7202925
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a liquid crystal layer having a twist angle of ±10 degree. An upper polarizer is disposed over an upper substrate of the liquid crystal display panel, and includes an absorption axis forming at an angle of 47±10 degree in a clockwise direction with respect to a major axis. An upper ?/2 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper polarizer, and includes ?nd1 of 260±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 166±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. An upper ?/4 retardation film is disposed between the upper substrate and the upper ?/2 retardation film, and includes ?nd2 of 140±10 nm and a slow axis forming at an angle of 111±10 degree in the clockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis. Therefore, the optical condition of the optical film assembly is optimized to improve an image display quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Kyu Jang, Won-Sang Park, Jae-Hyun Kim, Sang-Woo Kim, Sung-Eun Cha, Jae-Young Lee
  • Publication number: 20070052891
    Abstract: A panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate and first and second polarizers disposed on the outer surfaces of the first and the second substrates, respectively. The first and second polarizers include biaxial n-TAC as a supporter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Sang-Woo Kim, Won-Sang Park, Jae-Young Lee, Hae-Young Yun, Jae-Ik Lim, Young-Joo Chang, Seung-Kyu Lee, Chang-Woo Shim, Yong-Suk Yeo, Sung-Eun Cha, Ji-Youn Choi, Hye-Jin Seo, Joo-Hee Oh
  • Publication number: 20070019134
    Abstract: A polarizing film assembly includes a polarizing film, a speaker film, a vibration improving layer, and a line member. The polarizing film includes a polarization layer transmitting a light vibrating in a polarizing direction. The speaker film is on the polarizing film to change an electric signal into a mechanical vibration to generate a sound. The vibration improving layer is interposed between the polarizing film and the speaker film to improve the mechanical vibration. The line member is electrically connected to the speaker film to transmit the electric signal. Therefore, a size and thickness of a display device are decreased while maintaining sound quality of the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Won-Sang Park, Kee-Han Uh, Hae-Young Yun, Jae-Ik Lim, Seung-Kyu Lee, Young-Joo Chang, Jae-Young Lee, Hyung-Guel Kim, Sung-Eun Cha, Sang-Woo Kim
  • Publication number: 20070019132
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a microlens substrate includes forming a microlens sheet of a photosensitive resin including a lenticular lens array on a lower substrate, exposing the microlens sheet to light through a mask dividing the lenticular lens array into a plurality of portions respectively corresponding to a plurality of cells and defining a boundary between each of the plurality of cells, planarizing a portion of the microlens sheet corresponding to the boundary, and forming a seal line on the planarized boundary to combine the lower substrate with a corresponding upper substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Jae-hyun Kim, Kee-han Uh, Won-sang Park, Hae-young Yun, Sang-woo Kim, Jae-Young Lee, Jae-ik Lim, Young-Joo Chang, Seung-Kyu Lee, Poundaleva Irina, Sung-eun Cha
  • Publication number: 20070012918
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device is provided. The liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel and an optical film assembly. The liquid crystal display panel includes two substrates and a liquid crystal layer disposed between the substrates, and has a plurality of multi-domains defined in a unit pixel. The optical film assembly includes a biaxial film and a polarizing film formed integrally with the biaxial film. Moreover, the biaxial film is disposed near to the liquid crystal cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Young Lee, Won-Sang Park, Hae-Young Yun, Jae-Hyun Kim, Jae-Ik Lim, Seung-Hyu Lee, Ji-Youn Choi, Joo-Hee Oh, Hye-Jin Seo, Sung-Eun Cha, Young-Joo Chang, Sang-Woo Kim
  • Publication number: 20070008459
    Abstract: A polarizing film includes a pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a phase difference layer, a polarizing layer and a transparent protecting layer. The phase difference layer is on the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The phase difference layer is extended in a first direction. The polarizing layer is on the phase difference layer. The polarizing layer is extended in a second direction. The transparent protecting film is on the polarizing layer. Therefore, the thickness of the polarizing film is decreased, and the yield is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won-Sang Park, Kee-Han Uh, Hae-Young Yun, Sang-Woo Kim, Jae-Ik Kim, Seung-Kyu Lee, Sung-Eun Cha, Young-Joo Chang, Jae-Young Lee