Patents by Inventor Sung-Up Choi

Sung-Up Choi 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: 9886202
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Moon Cheon, Seon-Taek Kim, Chan-Ik Park, Sung-up Choi
  • Publication number: 20160307610
    Abstract: Methods and memory systems are provided that can detect bit errors due to read disturbances. A main page of a flash memory in a memory system is read. A bit error in data that is read from the main page is detected and corrected. In parallel with reading the main page, a bit error is detected in data that is read from a dummy page of the flash memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Se-Jin Ahn, Yong-Hyeon Kim, Sung-Up Choi, Yong-Kyeong Kim
  • Patent number: 9471418
    Abstract: Methods and memory systems are provided that can detect bit errors due to read disturbances. A main page of a flash memory in a memory system is read. A bit error in data that is read from the main page is detected and corrected. In parallel with reading the main page, a bit error is detected in data that is read from a dummy page of the flash memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se-Jin Ahn, Yong-Hyeon Kim, Sung-Up Choi, Yong-Kyeong Kim
  • Patent number: 9295704
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and health supplement for preventing or treating atopic dermatitis, the composition and supplement having as active ingredients extract of a galenical mixture including sophora root, licorice, lonicer aflower, Korean angelica root, Korean aralia root, saussurea root, seselos radix, zizyphus spinosi, Houttuynia cordata, forsythia fruit, lappa fruit, Epimedium koreanum Nakai, ginseng, lithospermum, oleoresin, cnidium, scorophulariae radix, and reynoutria, or lactobacillus fermentation of the galenical extract prepared by inoculating lactobacillus to the galenical extract and fermenting same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
    Inventors: Jin Yeul Ma, Tae Ho Chung, Ga Young Im, Dong Seon Kim, Young Ran Um, Hyun Ae Eum, Jae Hoon Lee, Sung Up Choi, Byoung Heon Cho
  • Publication number: 20150370491
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Won-Moon Cheon, Seon-Taek Kim, Chan-Ik Park, Sung-up Choi
  • Patent number: 9122592
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Moon Cheon, Seon-Taek Kim, Chan-Ik Park, Sung-up Choi
  • Publication number: 20140379970
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Won-Moon Cheon, Seon-Taek Kim, Chan-Ik Park, Sung-up Choi
  • Patent number: 8843699
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Moon Cheon, Seon-Taek Kim, Chan-Ik Park, Sung-up Choi
  • Publication number: 20140115419
    Abstract: Methods and memory systems are provided that can detect bit errors due to read disturbances. A main page of a flash memory in a memory system is read. A bit error in data that is read from the main page is detected and corrected. In parallel with reading the main page, a bit error is detected in data that is read from a dummy page of the flash memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Se-Jin Ahn, Yong-Hyeon Kim, Sung-Up Choi, Yong-Kyeong Kim
  • Publication number: 20130224181
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and health supplement for preventing or treating atopic dermatitis, the composition and supplement having as active ingredients extract of a galenical mixture including sophora root, licorice, lonicer aflower, Korean angelica root, Korean aralia root, saussurea root, seselos radix, zizyphus spinosi, Houttuynia cordata, forsythia fruit, lappa fruit, Epimedium koreanum Nakai, ginseng, lithospermum, oleoresin, cnidium, scorophulariae radix, and reynoutria, or lactobacillus fermentation of the galenical extract prepared by inoculating lactobacillus to the galenical extract and fermenting same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
    Inventors: Jin Yeul Ma, Tae Ho Chung, Ga Young Im, Dong Seon Kim, Young Ran Um, Hyun Ae Eum, Jae Hoon Lee, Sung Up Choi, Byoung Heon Cho
  • Publication number: 20130173857
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Won-Moon Cheon, Seon-Taek Kim, Chan-Ik Park, Sung-up Choi
  • Patent number: 8370611
    Abstract: Provided is a memory card device. The memory card device includes a flash memory and a controller. The flash memory includes a boot area storing boot data, and a user area storing user data. The controller accesses the boot area or the user area according to an external command. Boot data can be stored in a memory card integrated in an electronic device. Also, when a host requests an access to boot data/user data stored in the memory card, the boot data/user data can be accessed under control of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-Up Choi, Se-Jin Ahn, Yong-Hyeon Kim
  • Patent number: 8316278
    Abstract: Methods and memory systems are provided that detect bit errors due to read disturbances. A main page of a flash memory in a memory system is read. A bit error in data that is read from the main page is detected and corrected. In parallel with reading the main page, a bit error is detected in data that is read from a dummy page of the flash memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se-Jin Ahn, Yong-Hyeon Kim, Sung-Up Choi, Yong-Kyeong Kim
  • Patent number: 8291210
    Abstract: An electronic information system comprises an external storage device and an application processor. The external storage device stores boot code and the application processor is adapted to receive the boot code from the external storage device and to perform a system booting operation during a power-up operation by executing the boot code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Hoon Kim, Yun-Tae Lee, Sung-Up Choi
  • Patent number: 8291211
    Abstract: An embedded memory card system includes a first CPU, a second CPU, a nonvolatile memory storing data, and a device busy state machine selecting one of the first CPU and the second CPU to access the nonvolatile memory. The nonvolatile memory is accessed by the one of the first CPU and the second CPU selected by the device busy state machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sung-Up Choi
  • Patent number: 8255586
    Abstract: A method of transferring data between a vehicle and a portable terminal and an interface device therefor are provided. According to the method and the device, compatibility can be maintained by normalizing data transfer interface between the vehicle and various portable terminals and an image taken inside or outside the vehicle can be provided to the portable terminal. In addition, interface enabling data communication with a device having an additional function such as an automobile black box can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sung Up Choi
  • Publication number: 20120159054
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won-Moon Cheon, Seon-Taek Kim, Chan-Ik Park, Sung-up Choi
  • Patent number: 8171378
    Abstract: A flash memory system includes a flash memory for storing input data, and a memory controller controlling the flash memory, wherein the memory controller generates a first error correction code corresponding to the input data, and encrypts the first error correction code, and the flash memory includes a main area for storing the input data and a spare area for storing the encrypted first error correction code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-Up Choi, Yun-Tae Lee, Sung-Man Hwang
  • Publication number: 20110219180
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won-Moon Cheon, Seon-Taek Kim, Chan-Ik Park, Sung-up Choi
  • Patent number: 7970981
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Moon Cheon, Seon-Taek Kim, Chan-Ik Park, Sung-up Choi