Patents by Inventor Sung Kwan Choo

Sung Kwan Choo 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: 20230373273
    Abstract: A vehicle after blow control apparatus includes a processor configured to perform an after-blow function by driving a blow motor using a high voltage battery after a vehicle is turned off; and a storage configured to store data and algorithms obtained by the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Kwang Hae YE, Sung Kwan CHOO, Wan Hee LEE
  • Patent number: 11319914
    Abstract: A method for remotely starting a manual transmission vehicle is provided. The method includes determining whether remote start of the manual transmission vehicle is possible based on a remote start command signal of a remote start input device, an inclination angle signal value of the manual transmission vehicle, a notch signal value generated when a parking brake of the manual transmission vehicle is operated by moving a lever of the parking brake, and a gear shift stage signal of a manual transmission of the manual transmission vehicle. An engine of the manual transmission is started when the notch signal value according to the inclination angle signal value is greater than or equal to a minimum value of notch signal values capable of remotely starting the manual transmission vehicle and the gear shift stage signal is a neutral stage signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Asjad Ahmed Shaik, Sung Kwan Choo, Yong Suk Park, Sitarama Murthy Manuru
  • Publication number: 20220049675
    Abstract: A method for remotely starting a manual transmission vehicle is provided. The method includes determining whether remote start of the manual transmission vehicle is possible based on a remote start command signal of a remote start input device, an inclination angle signal value of the manual transmission vehicle, a notch signal value generated when a parking brake of the manual transmission vehicle is operated by moving a lever of the parking brake, and a gear shift stage signal of a manual transmission of the manual transmission vehicle. An engine of the manual transmission is started when the notch signal value according to the inclination angle signal value is greater than or equal to a minimum value of notch signal values capable of remotely starting the manual transmission vehicle and the gear shift stage signal is a neutral stage signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Asjad Ahmed Shaik, Sung Kwan Choo, Yong Suk Park, Sitarama Murthy Manuru
  • Patent number: 10056724
    Abstract: A joint connector assembly is disclosed. The joint connector assembly includes a first unit connector housing having a predetermined number of first terminal holes in a predetermined pattern, a second unit connector housing connected to the first unit connector housing and having a predetermined number of second terminal holes in a predetermined pattern, and a sliding cover to allow the first unit connector housing and the second unit connector housing to be coupled to the sliding cover in a sliding manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Tyco Electronics AMP Korea CO., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Jong Pil Choi, Kyu Taek Jung, Keun Taek Lim, Keun Sung Song
  • Publication number: 20180175571
    Abstract: A joint connector assembly is disclosed. The joint connector assembly includes a first unit connector housing having a predetermined number of first terminal holes in a predetermined pattern, a second unit connector housing connected to the first unit connector housing and having a predetermined number of second terminal holes in a predetermined pattern, and a sliding cover to allow the first unit connector housing and the second unit connector housing to be coupled to the sliding cover in a sliding manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, KIA Motors Corporation, Tyco Electronics AMP Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Jong Pil Choi, Kyu Taek Jung, Keun Taek Lim, Keun Sung Song
  • Patent number: 9966589
    Abstract: A fastening apparatus for a battery terminal case includes a main body having open upper and side portions configured to hold a battery terminal therein, a side body coupled to the open side portion of the main body, and an upper cover, hingedly coupled to the side body, provided at the open upper portion of the main body. Hinge protrusions are formed on opposing sides of one of the side body and the upper cover. Hinge holes are formed on opposing sides of the other one of the side body and the upper cover. The hinge holes are configured to receive the hinge protrusions therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, YURA CORPORATION CO., LTD., KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Joon Ho Lee, Jung Nan Ryu, Geon Gu Kang, Gil Woo Jung, Kwang-Ho Song
  • Patent number: 9888904
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a housing and a connector for a door using the same. The housing forming a skeleton of a connector for a door coupled with a counter connector which is mounted in a panel includes: a terminal seating space configured to be formed by penetrating through the housing back and forth and an electric wire seating space configured to communicate with the terminal seating space to be opened to a rear of the housing, and an electric wire guide cover configured to prevent the electric wire seating space from protruding backward so as to prevent a load from being applied to a grommet in which an electric wire is coupled with the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Korea Electric Terminal Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Jong Soo Kim, Myung Hoon Kim
  • Patent number: 9827899
    Abstract: A system mounted in a vehicle to recognize load capacity change is disclosed. The system includes a lamp, a micro controller unit (MCU) configured to adaptively control the system based on load capacity of the lamp, an intelligent power switch (IPS) having a front end connected to the MCU and a rear end connected to the lamp, and a sensing resistor connected between the MCU and the IPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, KYUNGSHIN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Geon Gu Kang, Gwang Seob Kim, Jong Hyeon Choi, Dae Hyeon Kim
  • Patent number: 9821735
    Abstract: A system for connecting an external device to a vehicle includes: an external device connection terminal configured to be connected to an external device; an electronic instrument cluster configured to pop-up a user setting mode and provide a kind of power, a cutting time, or rated capacity using the user setting mode; a controller configured to receive power selected by a user from the electronic instrument cluster and control a switching element to protect the external device, the switching element being configured to adjust whether or not power is applied from a battery of the vehicle based on a type of power in the vehicle; and an intelligent power switch (IPS) element configured to sense a current supplied to the external device connection terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Sung Kwan Choo
  • Publication number: 20170310037
    Abstract: A joint connector is provided. The joint connector includes a housing, receptacle terminals configured to be inserted into the housing and a retainer configured to be slidably inserted into the housing and displace the receptacle terminals in an insertion direction to fix the position of the receptacle terminals. Accordingly, defects that include an insertion of the terminals during fastening of the retainer to the housing are detected and the receptacle terminals are compressed by the retainer. The shapes of a top surface and a bottom surface of the retainer are formed in an asymmetrical structure to prevent an inverse insertion of the retainer. Simultaneously, a quality problem due to delamination of the retainer is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Hye Ji Youn, Kyu Taek Jung, Kun Sung Song
  • Patent number: 9793640
    Abstract: A joint connector is provided. The joint connector includes a housing, receptacle terminals configured to be inserted into the housing and a retainer configured to be slidably inserted into the housing and displace the receptacle terminals in an insertion direction to fix the position of the receptacle terminals. Accordingly, defects that include an insertion of the terminals during fastening of the retainer to the housing are detected and the receptacle terminals are compressed by the retainer. The shapes of a top surface and a bottom surface of the retainer are formed in an asymmetrical structure to prevent an inverse insertion of the retainer. Simultaneously, a quality problem due to delamination of the retainer is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Tyco Electronics AMP Korea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Hye Ji Youn, Kyu Taek Jung, Kun Sung Song
  • Publication number: 20170203681
    Abstract: A system mounted in a vehicle to recognize load capacity change is disclosed. The system includes a lamp, a micro controller unit (MCU) configured to adaptively control the system based on load capacity of the lamp, an intelligent power switch (IPS) having a front end connected to the MCU and a rear end connected to the lamp, and a sensing resistor connected between the MCU and the IPS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Sung Kwan CHOO, Geon Gu KANG, Gwang Seob KIM, Jong Hyeon CHOI, Dae Hyeon KIM
  • Patent number: 9547347
    Abstract: A circuit device for power compensation in an integrated controller configured by integrating two or more different electronic control modules, which enable any one of the electronic control modules to receive power supplied from another electronic control module even though an abnormal operation occurs in the electronic control module. That is, the circuit device provides for power compensation in an integrated controller configured by integrating two or more different electronic control modules respectively having independent power circuits, which enable any one of the electronic control modules to immediately receive power supplied from another electronic control module even though an abnormal operation occurs in the electronic control module, thereby easily preventing the abnormal operation of the integrated controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Yura Corporation Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Joon Ho Lee, Jung Nan Ryu, Heon Ho Lim, Sung Il Lee
  • Publication number: 20170001582
    Abstract: A system for connecting an external device to a vehicle includes: an external device connection terminal configured to be connected to an external device; a cluster configured to pop-up a user setting mode and provide a kind of power, a cutting time, or rated capacity using the user setting mode; a controller configured to receive power selected by a user from the cluster and control a switching element to protect the external device, the switching element being configured to adjust whether or not power is applied from a battery of the vehicle based on a type of power in the vehicle; and an intelligent power switch (IPS) element configured to sense a current supplied to the external device connection terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: Sung Kwan Choo
  • Publication number: 20150303438
    Abstract: A fastening apparatus for a battery terminal case includes a main body having open upper and side portions configured to hold a battery terminal therein, a side body coupled to the open side portion of the main body, and an upper cover, hingedly coupled to the side body, provided at the open upper portion of the main body. Hinge protrusions are formed on opposing sides of one of the side body and the upper cover. Hinge holes are formed on opposing sides of the other one of the side body and the upper cover. The hinge holes are configured to receive the hinge protrusions therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Sung Kwan CHOO, Joon Ho LEE, Jung Nan RYU, Geon Gu KANG, Gil Woo JUNG, Kwang-Ho SONG
  • Publication number: 20150244104
    Abstract: A door connector of a vehicle supplies electric power and signals to an electrical component that is mounted in a vehicle door. The door connector includes a cap which is installed on a vehicle body panel. A plug assembly is extended from a door side, and coupled and electrically connected to the cap. A grommet protects a wire connected to the plug assembly. The plug assembly may include a plug cover. The plug cover has a grommet connector to which the grommet is coupled and has a vertical passage shape through which the wire is withdrawn downward. The plug cover accommodates a plug therein through a front surface of the plug. The plug is coupled to the cap through the front surface thereof, has a rear surface to which the wire is connected, and is coupled inside the plug cover by a fastening structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Sung Kwan CHOO, Jong Pil CHOI, Keun Sung SONG, Gi Chan KWON, Chang Jae CHOI
  • Publication number: 20140175879
    Abstract: A circuit device for power compensation in an integrated controller configured by integrating two or more different electronic control modules, which enable any one of the electronic control modules to receive power supplied from another electronic control module even though an abnormal operation occurs in the electronic control module. That is, the circuit device provides for power compensation in an integrated controller configured by integrating two or more different electronic control modules respectively having independent power circuits, which enable any one of the electronic control modules to immediately receive power supplied from another electronic control module even though an abnormal operation occurs in the electronic control module, thereby easily preventing the abnormal operation of the integrated controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Joon Ho Lee, Jung Nan Ryu, Heon Ho Lim, Sung Il Lee
  • Patent number: 7556509
    Abstract: A bus bar connector includes a terminal holder having a fastening space into and to which a bus bar terminal, mounted on a bus bar plate, is inserted and fastened, and a terminal lead coupled to a PCB. The terminal holder and the terminal lead are integrally connected to each other such that the bus bar terminal is electrically connected to the printed circuit board. The bus bar terminal is directly connected to the PCB without a fuse or a PCB terminal, leading to reduction in the number of parts, which advantageously simplifies an assembling process, reduces manufacturing costs, miniaturizes an entire unit, and simplifies the shape of the bus bar terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Kyungshin Industrial Company
    Inventors: Min Woo Oh, Sung Kwan Choo