Patents by Inventor Woo-Suk Kang
Woo-Suk Kang 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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Patent number: 11955701Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable device including an outer housing including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, wherein a metal frame is formed on at least a portion of the side surface, a display having at least a portion that is exposed through the first surface of the outer housing, a printed circuit board (PCB), a communication circuit, and a ground area, wherein the metal frame is electrically connected to the communication circuit at a first point and a second point of the metal frame, and to the ground area at a third point having a different electrical length with respect to the first point and the second point, and wherein the communication circuit is configured to transmit and/or receive a signal in a first frequency band by a first electrical path formed between the first point and the third point, and a signal in a second frequency bandType: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Sang Bong Sung, Woo Suk Kang, Se Woong Kim, Chae Up Yoo, Jae Bong Chun
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Patent number: 11949153Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae Young Kim, In Young Lee, Sang Hoon Choi, Woo Suk Kang, Jae Won Choe, Jae Bong Chun
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Publication number: 20230299471Abstract: A wearable device which is mountable on a wrist of a user includes a housing including a metal structure, a display positioned within the housing, wherein the display includes a metal layer positioned within the metal structure and spaced apart from the metal structure by a given gap, a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned within the housing and including a ground region, and a control circuit positioned on the PCB and configured to feed a first point of the metal structure. The metal layer is electrically connected with the ground region of the PCB at a second point spaced from the first point by a given angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Woo Suk KANG, Chae Up YOO, In Young LEE, Jae Kwang SIM, Jeong Ho AHN, Jin Woo JUNG, Se Woong KIM, Jae Bong CHUN
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Patent number: 11688931Abstract: A wearable device which is mountable on a wrist of a user includes a housing including a metal structure, a display positioned within the housing, wherein the display includes a metal layer positioned within the metal structure and spaced apart from the metal structure by a given gap, a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned within the housing and including a ground region, and a control circuit positioned on the PCB and configured to feed a first point of the metal structure. The metal layer is electrically connected with the ground region of the PCB at a second point spaced from the first point by a given angle.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woo Suk Kang, Chae Up Yoo, In Young Lee, Jae Kwang Sim, Jeong Ho Ahn, Jin Woo Jung, Se Woong Kim, Jae Bong Chun
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Publication number: 20230043640Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Tae Young KIM, In Young LEE, Sang Hoon CHOI, Woo Suk KANG, Jae Won CHOE, Jae Bong CHUN
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Patent number: 11476569Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae Young Kim, In Young Lee, Sang Hoon Choi, Woo Suk Kang, Jae Won Choe, Jae Bong Chun
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Publication number: 20220181773Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Tae Young KIM, In Young LEE, Sang Hoon CHOI, Woo Suk KANG, Jae Won CHOE, Jae Bong CHUN
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Patent number: 11297217Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic device includes a main body unit including a grip area for gripping by a user, a first joint portion formed at or connected to one end of the main body unit, a first sub-body unit connected to the main body unit by the first joint portion, and a communication circuit. The main body unit includes a main PCB including a processor, the first joint portion includes a first motor PCB including a control circuit and a first antenna radiator and being electrically connected to the main PCB, the processor allows the control circuit of the first motor PCB to control the first sub-body unit connected by the first joint portion, and the communication circuit transmits and receives signals to and from an external device via the first antenna radiator of the first motor PCB. Above this, various embodiments figured out through the specification are possible.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Inventors: Chae Up Yoo, Su Min Yun, Woo Suk Kang, Se Woong Kim
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Patent number: 11276921Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae Young Kim, In Young Lee, Sang Hoon Choi, Woo Suk Kang, Jae Won Choe, Jae Bong Chun
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Patent number: 11258170Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a housing having an opening formed therein; a printed circuit board (PCB) arranged inside the housing; an insulating member coupled to the PCB; a first radiator formed on the insulating member; a camera electrically connected to the PCB so as to take an image through the opening; a decoration surrounding the opening; a second radiator comprising at least a part of the decoration; and a communication circuit for feeding the first radiator.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woo Suk Kang, Chae Up Yoo, Se Woong Kim, Sang Bong Sung, Su Min Yun, In Young Lee
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Publication number: 20210344106Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable device including an outer housing including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, wherein a metal frame is formed on at least a portion of the side surface, a display having at least a portion that is exposed through the first surface of the outer housing, a printed circuit board (PCB), a communication circuit, and a ground area, wherein the metal frame is electrically connected to the communication circuit at a first point and a second point of the metal frame, and to the ground area at a third point having a different electrical length with respect to the first point and the second point, and wherein the communication circuit is configured to transmit and/or receive a signal in a first frequency band by a first electrical path formed between the first point and the third point, and a signal in a second frequency bandType: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Sang Bong SUNG, Woo Suk Kang, Se Woong Kim, Chae Up Yoo, Jae Bong Chun
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Publication number: 20210313675Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Tae Young KIM, In Young LEE, Sang Hoon CHOI, Woo Suk KANG, Jae Won CHOE, Jae Bong CHUN
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Patent number: 11095021Abstract: A wearable device including an outer housing including first, second, and side surfaces, wherein a metal frame is formed on at least a portion of the side surface, a display, a printed circuit board (PCB), a communication circuit disposed on the PCB, and a ground area provided in the PCB, wherein a metal frame is electrically connected to the communication circuit at a first point of the metal frame and is selectively connected to the ground area at a second point of the metal frame, and wherein the communication circuit is configured to transmit and/or receive a signal in a first frequency band by a first electrical path formed if the second point is not connected to the ground area, and transmit and/or receive a signal in a second frequency band by a second electrical path formed if the second point is connected to the ground area.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Inventors: Sang Bong Sung, Woo Suk Kang, Se Woong Kim, Chae Up Yoo, Jae Bong Chun
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Patent number: 11069968Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae Young Kim, In Young Lee, Sang Hoon Choi, Woo Suk Kang, Jae Won Choe, Jae Bong Chun
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Publication number: 20210167502Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a housing having an opening formed therein; a printed circuit board (PCB) arranged inside the housing; an insulating member coupled to the PCB; a first radiator formed on the insulating member; a camera electrically connected to the PCB so as to take an image through the opening; a decoration surrounding the opening; a second radiator comprising at least a part of the decoration; and a communication circuit for feeding the first radiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Woo Suk KANG, Chae Up YOO, Se Woong KIM, Sang Bong SUNG, Su Min YUN, In Young LEE
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Publication number: 20210119324Abstract: A wearable device which is mountable on a wrist of a user includes a housing including a metal structure, a display positioned within the housing, wherein the display includes a metal layer positioned within the metal structure and spaced apart from the metal structure by a given gap, a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned within the housing and including a ground region, and a control circuit positioned on the PCB and configured to feed a first point of the metal structure. The metal layer is electrically connected with the ground region of the PCB at a second point spaced from the first point by a given angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Woo Suk KANG, Chae Up YOO, In Young LEE, Jae Kwang SIM, Jeong Ho AHN, Jin Woo JUNG, Se Woong KIM, Jae Bong CHUN
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Patent number: 10879597Abstract: A wearable device which is mountable on a wrist of a user includes a housing including a metal structure, a display positioned within the housing, wherein the display includes a metal layer positioned within the metal structure and spaced apart from the metal structure by a given gap, a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned within the housing and including a ground region, and a control circuit positioned on the PCB and configured to feed a first point of the metal structure. The metal layer is electrically connected with the ground region of the PCB at a second point spaced from the first point by a given angle.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woo Suk Kang, Chae Up Yoo, In Young Lee, Jae Kwang Sim, Jeong Ho Ahn, Jin Woo Jung, Se Woong Kim, Jae Bong Chun
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Publication number: 20200358175Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Tae Young KIM, In Young LEE, Sang Hoon CHOI, Woo Suk KANG, Jae Won CHOE, Jae Bong CHUN
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Patent number: 10727576Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an outer housing that comprises a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, a PCB arranged between the second surface and the display in an interior of the outer housing, a communication circuit arranged on or over the PCB, a first conductive structure formed of at least one of the first surface or at least a portion of the side surface is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a second conductive structure formed of the portion of the display electrically connected to the first conductive structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae Young Kim, In Young Lee, Sang Hoon Choi, Woo Suk Kang, Jae Won Choe, Jae Bong Chun
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Publication number: 20200128170Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic device includes a main body unit including a grip area for gripping by a user, a first joint portion formed at or connected to one end of the main body unit, a first sub-body unit connected to the main body unit by the first joint portion, and a communication circuit. The main body unit includes a main PCB including a processor, the first joint portion includes a first motor PCB including a control circuit and a first antenna radiator and being electrically connected to the main PCB, the processor allows the control circuit of the first motor PCB to control the first sub-body unit connected by the first joint portion, and the communication circuit transmits and receives signals to and from an external device via the first antenna radiator of the first motor PCB. Above this, various embodiments figured out through the specification are possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Chae Up YOO, Su Min YUN, Woo Suk KANG, Se Woong KIM