Patents by Inventor Whan Kim
Whan Kim 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).
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Publication number: 20250129767Abstract: A floating type offshore wind structure having improved structural strength and reduced weight, including a floating body having buoyancy in the seat; and a wind power generation unit fixed to the floating body, wherein the floating body includes a plurality of columns disposed at the vertex positions of a triangle, respectively, and a plurality of pontoon units disposed in the form of a triangle, so as to connect the plurality of columns, the wind power generation unit is placed at any one of the plurality of columns, each of the plurality of columns includes a first side in contact with a first pontoon unit which is any one of the plurality of pontoon units, and a second side in contact with a second pontoon unit which is another one of the plurality of pontoon units, and each of the first side and the second side is a planar surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: April 24, 2025Inventors: Kyong Hwan KIM, Se Wan PARK, Yoon Jin HA, Ji Yong PARK, Chan ROH, Hyeon Jeong AHN, Chang Hyuck LIM, Jang Whan KIM, Jo Hyun KYOUNG, Aldric BAQUET, Zhirong SHEN
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Patent number: 12250997Abstract: The present invention discloses a string adjuster that can adjust the length of a string by winding the string. A string adjuster of the present invention includes a fixed unit and a rotation unit, in which a knob of the rotation unit includes a first extension having a counter-anti-separator formed on the interior circumferential surface and preventing separation from a housing, a second extension having a winding determination protrusion formed on the interior circumferential surface and determining winding and releasing modes, and a spacing groove formed between the first extension and the second extension.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2024Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Inventor: Sug Whan Kim
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Publication number: 20240412802Abstract: A method for operating a memory includes determining to perform an error correction operation; determining whether to perform an error correction operation; generating an internal address when the error correction operation is performed; reading data from memory cells that are selected based on the internal address and an error correction code corresponding to the data; performing an error correction operation on the data based on the error correction code to produce an error-corrected data; writing the error-corrected data and an error correction code corresponding to the error-corrected data into the memory cells; determining one or more regions among regions in the memory as a repair-requiring region based on an error detected when the error correction operation is performed; receiving a first command; backing up the data and the error correction code into a redundant region in response to the first command; and repairing the repair-requiring region with the redundant region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Kyung Whan KIM, Sun Hwa PARK, Kee Yun KIM, Sung Joo HA, Ah Reum HAN
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Publication number: 20240405288Abstract: The present invention relates to a secondary battery capable of enhancing safety and test reliability. According to one embodiment, disclosed is a secondary battery comprising: an electrode assembly in which a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate are alternately stacked; and a case for accommodating the electrode assembly, wherein the first electrode plate includes an outer electrode plate located at the outermost part of the electrode assembly, and an inner electrode plate located inside the electrode assembly, and the outer electrode plate is smaller than the inner electrode plate and the second electrode plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Kyoung Hwan KIM, Cheoul Whan KIM
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Publication number: 20240399849Abstract: An embodiment cooling system for in-wheel motor vehicles includes first coolant flow paths provided in in-wheel motors mounted in wheels of a vehicle, second coolant flow paths provided in inverters configured to drive and control the in-wheel motors, a radiator configured to pass therethrough a coolant having cooled the inverters and the in-wheel motors to dissipate heat from the coolant, a coolant circulation line connecting the first and second coolant flow paths and the radiator, wherein a portion of the coolant circulation line located at upstream sides of the inverters based on a coolant circulation path is branched off into secondary coolant circulation lines respectively connected to the inverters, and water pumps disposed on the coolant circulation line and configured to pump the coolant, wherein the coolant pumped by the water pumps is distributed and passes through the inverters in parallel by way of the secondary coolant circulation lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Yeon Ho Kim, Su Whan Kim, Ho Young Jeong, Hwang Hi Park, Jae Yeon Kim, Sang Moon Cho
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Patent number: 12151537Abstract: A thermal management system control method for a vehicle is disclosed. An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a thermal management system control method for a vehicle, including: (A) a process in which a controller determines whether a track driving mode is selected based on data detected from a data detector before track driving of the vehicle, and determines an alignment position of a valve; (B) a process in which the controller, through the process (A), determines the alignment position of the valve to control a water pump or an oil pump, and operates an air conditioner; and (C) a process in which, when the air conditioner is operated through the process (B), the controller controls a battery chiller expansion valve and a compressor, and ends the control.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Jae Yeon Kim, Su Whan Kim, Jeawan Kim, SeungRyeol Lee, Yeonho Kim
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Publication number: 20240386985Abstract: A semiconductor module includes an address control circuit configured to generate an internal address based on an address in a first read operation and a second read operation that are sequentially performed and configured to generate multiple decoding enable signals and an error information enable signal, a memory circuit including multiple mats and configured to output internal data based on the internal address and the multiple decoding enable signals in the first read operation and configured to output internal meta data and second internal parities based on the internal address and the multiple decoding enable signals in the second read operation, and an error information storage circuit configured to output first internal parities based on the internal address and the error information enable signal in the first read operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: SK hynix Inc.Inventors: Mun Seon JANG, Kyung Whan KIM, Dae Suk KIM, Jin Ho JEONG
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Publication number: 20240378143Abstract: A memory module may include a management bus and a plurality of memories connected in series and connected to the management bus, each of the plurality of memories including an identification (ID) input terminal and an ID output terminal. Among the plurality of memories, a memory, for which an activation signal is applied to an ID input terminal of the memory, may set an ID for the memory in response to ID setting information transmitted on the management bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Applicant: SK hynix Inc.Inventors: Choung Ki SONG, Kyung Whan KIM, Min Su PARK
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Publication number: 20240377952Abstract: A memory may include a data transmission/reception circuit and a memory bank including a plurality of cell arrays. When a metadata mode is activated, data and metadata received through the data transmission/reception circuit may be distributed to and stored in the plurality of cell arrays. When the metadata mode is deactivated, the data received through the data transmission/reception circuit may be distributed to and stored in cell arrays except one or more no-access cell arrays, among the plurality of cell arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Choung Ki SONG, Kyung Whan KIM, Min Su PARK
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Publication number: 20240292929Abstract: An apparatus for convenient tightening and loosening of strings such as those found in shoelaces of footwear is provided. The apparatus includes a rotating portion within a base portion. A cover portion, when operated in a first position, provides a ratchet movement that allows rotation in a tightening direction while preventing movement in a loosening direction. When the cover is moved to a second position, the ratchet mechanism disengages, and the strings can then be easily loosened.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2024Publication date: September 5, 2024Inventors: Sug Whan KIM, Jun Young KIM
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Patent number: 12080852Abstract: The present invention relates to a secondary battery capable of enhancing safety and test reliability. According to one embodiment, disclosed is a secondary battery comprising: an electrode assembly in which a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate are alternately stacked; and a case for accommodating the electrode assembly, wherein the first electrode plate includes an outer electrode plate located at the outermost part of the electrode assembly, and an inner electrode plate located inside the electrode assembly, and the outer electrode plate is smaller than the inner electrode plate and the second electrode plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.Inventors: Kyoung Hwan Kim, Cheoul Whan Kim
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Patent number: 12073902Abstract: A method for operating a memory includes determining to perform an error correction operation; determining whether to perform an error correction operation; generating an internal address when the error correction operation is performed; reading data from memory cells that are selected based on the internal address and an error correction code corresponding to the data; performing an error correction operation on the data based on the error correction code to produce an error-corrected data; writing the error-corrected data and an error correction code corresponding to the error-corrected data into the memory cells; determining one or more regions among regions in the memory as a repair-requiring region based on an error detected when the error correction operation is performed; receiving a first command; backing up the data and the error correction code into a redundant region in response to the first command; and repairing the repair-requiring region with the redundant region.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: SK hynix Inc.Inventors: Kyung Whan Kim, Sun Hwa Park, Kee Yun Kim, Sung Joo Ha, Ah Reum Han
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Patent number: 12065014Abstract: A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a cooling device including a radiator, at least one electrical component, and first and second water pumps that are connected to a coolant line, the cooling device configured to circulate coolant through the coolant line so that the coolant is supplied to the at least one electrical component; and first and second oil coolers connected to cool at least one driving motor and supplied with the coolant from the cooling device, where the second oil cooler is provided on the coolant line, and the first oil cooler is disposed in parallel with the second oil cooler provided on the coolant line through a parallel line provided on the coolant line.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Jae Yeon Kim, Su Whan Kim, Yeonho Kim, Jeawan Kim, Wan Je Cho, Seong-Bin Jeong
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Publication number: 20240268522Abstract: The present invention discloses a string adjuster that can adjust the length of a string by winding the string. A string adjuster of the present invention includes a fixed unit and a rotation unit, in which a knob of the rotation unit includes a first extension having a counter-anti-separator formed on the interior circumferential surface and preventing separation from a housing, a second extension having a winding determination protrusion formed on the interior circumferential surface and determining winding and releasing modes, and a spacing groove formed between the first extension and the second extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Inventor: Sug Whan KIM
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Publication number: 20240243253Abstract: The present disclosure is to provide a coffee ground composition which can suppress the phenomenon of silicon crushing and peeling due to volume expansion during charging and discharging, and has improved charging and discharging characteristics such as initial efficiency, capacity, and lifespan characteristics, and a secondary battery anode material comprising the same. The present disclosure can contribute to the protection of the natural environment through the preparation of a lithium secondary battery high-capacity silicon anode active material prepared using coffee grounds, an environmental pollutant, and can lower a lithium secondary battery anode material preparation cost with the high-capacity silicon anode active material using the coffee grounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: July 18, 2024Applicant: MAGNATECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Dong-Whan Kim, Young-Hee Cho, Sunhoo Park
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Patent number: 11998087Abstract: The present invention discloses a string adjuster that can adjust the length of a string by winding the string. A string adjuster of the present invention includes a fixed unit and a rotation unit, in which a knob of the rotation unit includes a first extension having a counter-anti-separator formed on the interior circumferential surface and preventing separation from a housing, a second extension having a winding determination protrusion formed on the interior circumferential surface and determining winding and releasing modes, and a spacing groove formed between the first extension and the second extension.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Inventor: Sug Whan Kim
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Patent number: 11992094Abstract: An apparatus for convenient tightening and loosening of strings such as those found in shoelaces of footwear is provided. The apparatus includes a rotating portion within a base portion. A cover portion, when operated in a first position, provides a ratchet movement that allows rotation in a tightening direction while preventing movement in a loosening direction. When the cover is moved to a second position, the ratchet mechanism disengages, and the strings can then be easily loosened.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2023Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: TYRENN CO., LTD.Inventors: Sug Whan Kim, Jun Young Kim
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Patent number: 11947866Abstract: Proposed is a space monitoring apparatus using a sound signal and a space monitoring method thereof and, more specifically, is a technology in which a space monitoring apparatus using a sound to determine a spatial condition sets a synthesized sound having a plurality of frequency components to utilize the performance of a speaker efficiently and emits the synthesized sound to monitor the spatial condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventor: Jae Whan Kim
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Publication number: 20240094364Abstract: Disclosed herein is an image sensing apparatus including a driver disposed on a substrate and configured to drive a light emitter and a light receiver to emit a first optical signal toward an object and receive a second optical signal reflected from the object, a housing coupled to the substrate and surrounding the light emitter, the light receiver, and the driver, a diffuser disposed on the housing, and a transparent electrode disposed on the diffuser, wherein the driver includes a transparent electrode driver configured to detect whether the diffuser is damaged in a first mode and shields electromagnetic interference noise in a second mode by using the transparent electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: LX SEMICON CO., LTD.Inventors: Dong Su HAN, Jung Whan KIM, Seong Hong PARK
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Publication number: 20240099094Abstract: A display panel includes a color conversion panel and a light emitting panel, the light emitting panel includes a light emitting device that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a blue light emitting unit that includes an organic light emitting layer and is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and is configured to emit blue light. The color conversion panel includes a color conversion layer including at least two color conversion regions, and optionally, a partition wall defining that at least two regions, wherein the color conversion region includes a first region corresponding to a green pixel, a second region corresponding to a red pixel, and optionally a third region corresponding to a blue pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Tae-Gon KIM, Joonghyuk KIM, Seung-Yeon KWAK, Ji Whan KIM, Sunghun LEE, Shin Ae JUN, Deuk Seok CHUNG, Hyeonho CHOI